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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Omen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Rawlings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rawlings has chosen Hells Bells as his entrance music. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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, Damian Omen!
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, Jack Rawlings!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rawlings.
Rawlings shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rawlings showed some decent athleticism there.
Omen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Omen tries to get out of the position.
It looks like Rawlings is going to stand back up.
Omen is trying to stand back up but Rawlings is controlling him
Rawlings trying to pass the guard but Omen defending well.
Omen manages to get to full guard.
Omen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Omen pulls Rawlings in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Omen striking off his back but it's not causing Rawlings any problems.
Rawlings looking to pass the guard.
Omen trying to keep a closed guard but Rawlings is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rawlings postures up in Omen's guard and throws a big left but Omen blocks it.
Rawlings won't allow Omen to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rawlings wants to clinch.
Rawlings fails with the takedown.
Omen gets a takedown into half guard.
Rawlings gets full guard.
Omen stays in close to Rawlings's body and controls the position.
Omen throwing strikes from guard but Rawlings blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omen is in close to Rawlings's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Omen 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.
Rawlings has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Omen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Omen passes Rawlings's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rawlings is looking to escape.
Rawlings is trying to get back to full guard.
Rawlings looks gassed!
Omen controlling the action here.
Omen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Omen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omen trying to control the action but Rawlings is working from the bottom.
Rawlings wants to improve his position but Omen is controlling well.
Omen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rawlings.
Rawlings is looking to improve his position.
Rawlings tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Omen prevents Rawlings from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rawlings tries for a takedown but Omen circles away easily
and Omen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Omen.
Omen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rawlings is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Omen.
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.
Rawlings shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Omen's guard.
Omen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rawlings is looking to work some ground and pound but Omen has wrist control.
Omen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Omen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rawlings looks a forlorn figure.
Rawlings is looking to get to half guard.
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 Damian Omen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Omen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Omen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Omen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rawlings is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Omen trying to control the action but Rawlings is working from the bottom.
Rawlings is looking to reverse the position.
Rawlings is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Omen off and has taken his back!
Omen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rawlings's guard. Nice work there by Omen.
Rawlings has an active guard here but Omen has managed to pass into half guard.
Omen controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawlings wants to control but Omen is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omen slows the pace down in half guard.
Omen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Omen stalling.
Omen lands with a punch from half guard.
Omen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rawlings moves into full guard.
Rawlings had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Omen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rawlings Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Omen's back instead.
Omen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings throws a strike there. Omen manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Omen is trying to control but can't.
Rawlings sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Omen defending well though.
Rawlings works his foot free and advances to mount.
A big strike lands for Rawlings! That's really hurt Omen and he's turned his back - Rawlings keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Rawlings Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Rawlings!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyke Mison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Gram (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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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, Tyke Mison!
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, Johnny Gram!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mison throws a hook to the side of Gram's head but Gram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mison misses with a looping right.
Mison cracks Gram with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mison throws a hook to the side of Gram's head but Gram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gram drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gram controls the pace.
Gram would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mison manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mison wants to get back to his feet but Gram is holding on tight.
Mison trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gram looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Mison gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gram pushes Mison up against the cage in a clinch.
Mison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gram misses with the combination.
Gram throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mison's waist but Mison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gram off to one side.
Mison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gram pushes Mison up against the cage in a clinch.
Mison tries to score a body lock takedown but Gram shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mison successfully pulls guard.
Gram preventing the sweep.
Gram wants to control from the top but Mison keeps moving.
Mison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gram doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gram manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mison wants to pass the guard but Gram is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gram looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gram looks gassed!
Mison winds up and cracks Gram with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mison wants to stand but Gram has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gram is trying to maintain the position but Mison is very close to passing his half guard.
Mison wants to stand up but Gram has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mison decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mison connects with a jab.
Gram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mison.
A jab from Mison misses.
Mison throws out a powerful jab.
Mison clobbers Gram with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Mison. That snapped Gram's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gram slips a jab from Mison.
Gram shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mison's guard.
Gram slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mison keeping full guard, as Gram tries to pass.
Gram scoring with some ground and pound.
Mison keeping full guard, as Gram tries to pass.
Gram wants to control from the top but Mison keeps moving.
Gram content to stall in guard here.
Gram pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mison is keeping the position for now.
Gram won't allow Mison to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gram gets to his feet - Mison follows without any prompting.
Gram lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gram scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gram. Gram obviously looking to wear him down.
Mison is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mison swinging wilding here.
Mison jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gram blocks a jab.
Gram closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gram wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mison keeps working.
Mison is trying to buck Gram off.
Gram wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mison keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mison regains half guard.
Gram stops Mison from getting back to his feet.
Mison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mison.
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 Tyke Mison will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mison misses with a combination
and Gram counters with a shoot takedown. Mison fights it but they end up in guard.
Mison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gram is one step ahead there.
Johnny Gram has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gram manages to get himself to full guard.
Mison drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gram dives on top into guard.
Gram stopping the sweep attempt from Mison.
Mison wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gram manages to pass to side control.
Mison tries to roll over but Gram keeps him under control.
Mison manages to get to full guard.
Mison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mison wants to get back to his feet but Gram is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gram is breathing heavily.
Mison looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gram passes into half guard.
Mison is staying active underneath Gram, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mison is looking to escape.
Gram lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gram thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mison's head.
Mison gets back to full guard.
Gram gets to his feet - Mison follows without any prompting.
Nice defenses there by Gram.
Gram shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mison as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gram scores a takedown into full mount!
Gram controlling from the full mount.
Gram wants to control the pace but Mison is squirming around nicely.
Gram landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gram landing strikes from the mount.
Gram fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gram lands a heavy elbow.
Mison is looking to improve his position but Gram isn't that keen on the idea.
Mison tries to hold on but Gram postures up.
Gram scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mison?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gram lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mison hang on?
Mison is looking to improve his position but Gram isn't that keen on the idea.
Gram has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gram working Mison over with strikes here.
Mison wants to hold on but Gram pushes him away.
Mison bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gram looking for a sweep. Not yet Gram, not yet.
Mison cracks Gram with a solid left hand.
Mison is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gram is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gram has escaped and now he's on top!
Gram works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gram 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.
Gram uses his free foot to push down on Mison's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mison.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gram looking to control but Mison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gram scoring with strikes but Mison is staying in there.
BOOM! Gram connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gram tries to control but Mison wriggling away.
Gram working for a submission but Mison is keeping him at bay.
BOOM! Gram connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gram wants to control the pace but Mison is squirming around nicely.
Mison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gram is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mison can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gram lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Gram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gram swinging wilding here.
Mison scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheers as Mison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gram doesn't seem phased though.
Gram pushes Mison up against the cage in a clinch.
Mison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gram is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gram prevents the takedown attempt.
Mison tries for a takedown but Gram manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyke Mison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gram manages to break the clinch.
Gram takes one to the chin there.
Johnny Gram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mison scores with a jab to the body.
Gram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mison.
Gram ducks right into an uppercut from Mison.
Mison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gram counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mison won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mison tries to buck Gram off but Gram is having none of it.
Gram has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mison!
Mison manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gram stands up from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gram moves out of range of the strikes.
Mison throws a right hand that misses
and Gram counters with a good low kick that Mison was not able to check.
Mison misses with a few strikes there.
Mison swings widly with a right hand
and Gram counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gram lands an elbow that stopped Mison in his tracks for a moment.
Mison drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gram pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gram avoids the head kick by Mison.
Mison throws a sloppy body shot
and Gram counters with a good, hard body kick but Mison shrugs it off.
Gram changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mison tries to avoid it but Gram manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mison to the ground. Mison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mison thows a body shot but no joy.
Mison gets caught flat footed, as Gram shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mison throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gram gets to his feet. Mison looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice defenses there by Gram.
Tyke Mison is winning the standup battle so far.
Mison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gram tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mison swivels and escapes.
Gram with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mison to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mison misses with a looping left.
Mison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gram pushes Mison up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mison changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gram fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gram counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mison!
Mison is desperately trying to improve his position but Gram has a good base and remains in mount.
Mison taking shots to the head.
Gram looking to finish Mison with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mison!
Mison is working to get back to half guard.
Mison has given up his back here.
Gram tries to get the hooks in deep but Mison pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Mison right now.
Gram tries to keep control of the position but Mison is staying busy.
Gram might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mison kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mison is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mison tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gram avoids the attempt from Mison to control.
Mison is trying to escape the mount.
Gram is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mison is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mison is working hard here to advance position.
Mison is bucking up trying to escape but Gram cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mison is rocked!
Gram working Mison over with strikes here.
Oh Mison is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gram with the ground and pound from mount.
Gram in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gram pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gram with the ground and pound from mount.
Gram looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mison wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gram slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gram is looking to control Mison but Mison is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gram is punishing Mison with strikes - can he finish him?!
I would not like to be Mison right now.
You can see the frustration on Mison's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gram controls the position.
Mison grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Mison fending off the submission attempt from Gram.
Mison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mison is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mison is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Gram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gram 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Gram!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Grasshopper (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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Bryant!
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, Little Grasshopper!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grasshopper changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bryant looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bryant is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grasshopper lands a few punches from side control.
Oh Bryant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Jacob Bryant has been cut.
Bryant on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bryant takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grasshopper looks up at the clock and then as Bryant takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Grasshopper smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Grasshopper stands up and beckons Bryant to his feet.
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!
Grasshopper connects with a stiff jab that staggers Bryant - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Little Grasshopper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Valendretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valendretti comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Numb - Linkin Park kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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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, Tim Nelson!
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, AJ Valendretti!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Nelson misses.
Valendretti scores with a kick to the body.
Valendretti fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nelson misses with a low kick as Valendretti jumps back.
Nelson misses with a takedown
and Valendretti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valendretti.
Valendretti wants a takedown.
Nelson is trying to break free.
Nelson stops a takedown attempt from Valendretti.
Tim Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Valendretti.
Valendretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Valendretti is working for takedown but Nelson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Valendretti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nelson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Valendretti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nelson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nelson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valendretti has him pressed against the cage.
Valendretti jumps guard but Nelson stands there with Valendretti around his waist. Valendretti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nelson wants to get back to striking at distance but Valendretti won't allow it.
Nelson is trying to break free.
Valendretti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nelson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Valendretti wants a takedown but no success here.
Nelson can't break the clinch.
Valendretti keeps control of Nelson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valendretti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Valendretti looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valendretti keeps control of Nelson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valendretti tries to pull guard but Nelson holds him up against the cage and eventually Valendretti drops back down to his feet.
Valendretti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nelson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson stuffs the takedown.
Nelson tries to clinch up
and Valendretti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Valendretti is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Valendretti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nelson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nelson is trying to maintain the position but Valendretti is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson pushes Valendretti off looking to stand but Valendretti dives back in and keeps control.
Valendretti thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nelson to regain full guard.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nelson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Valendretti circles away from the clinch attempt
and Valendretti counters with a takedown into side control.
Valendretti working the strikes but Nelson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Valendretti is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nelson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Valendretti wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Valendretti escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valendretti as he avoids it easily.
Valendretti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nelson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like AJ Valendretti has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Valendretti avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Nelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Valendretti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Valendretti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Valendretti throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
Nelson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Valendretti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Valendretti holds him up against the cage and eventually Nelson drops back down to his feet.
Valendretti has Nelson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nelson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nelson stops a takedown attempt from Valendretti.
Nelson wants to break free but Valendretti has control.
Valendretti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tim Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Valendretti.
Valendretti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nelson pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valendretti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valendretti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valendretti misses with a wild combination.
Nelson fails with the takedown
and Valendretti counters with a shoot takedown. Nelson fights it but they end up in guard.
Valendretti is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valendretti stops Nelson from standing up.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Valendretti wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Valendretti wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nelson wants to stand up but Valendretti is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is thwarting Valendretti's attempts to control the position.
Valendretti is trying to get back to full guard.
Nelson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Valendretti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Valendretti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valendretti lands with a punch from half guard.
Valendretti is working for a kimura but Nelson is defending it quite comfortably.
Nelson wants to control but Valendretti is keeping busy.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Valendretti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
AJ Valendretti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valendretti trying to mount his opponent but Nelson defends it.
Nelson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Valendretti darts in and clinches Nelson up against the cage.
Nelson prevents the takedown attempt.
Valendretti fails to pull guard.
Valendretti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nelson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valendretti prevents Nelson from breaking the clinch.
Valendretti tries to score a body lock takedown but Nelson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Nelson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valendretti has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson tries to break the clinch but Valendretti is controlling the position.
Nelson wants to break free but Valendretti has control.
Valendretti tries for a takedown but Nelson manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Valendretti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AJ Valendretti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nelson tries to land a leg kick but Valendretti saw it coming and moves away.
Valendretti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nelson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Valendretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown by Valendretti or perhaps it was just good defense by Nelson which made him look bad.
Valendretti darts in and clinches Nelson up against the cage.
Valendretti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nelson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Valendretti is trying to trip Nelson. He has hold of a leg but Nelson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Valendretti persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Valendretti trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Valendretti advances to half guard.
Valendretti is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valendretti to get the leverage.
Valendretti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valendretti working over Nelson with some ground and pound. Nelson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nelson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nelson is refusing to be controlled, as Valendretti sits in half guard.
Nelson is trying to stand back up but Valendretti is controlling him
Valendretti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Valendretti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nelson is just riding it out for now. Valendretti eventually gives up the hold.
Nelson kicks off Valendretti and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson with a poor takedown
and Valendretti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Valendretti looking to pass the guard.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Valendretti isn't so interested in that idea.
Valendretti tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Valendretti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Valendretti trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valendretti throwing strikes from guard but Nelson blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valendretti wants to stand and escape but instead Nelson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Valendretti won't let him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nelson misses with a takedown
and Valendretti counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nelson!
Nelson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Valendretti.
Nelson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Valendretti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.
Valendretti landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
Valendretti with shots to the head and body - Nelson looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Valendretti.
Nelson is looking to improve his position but Valendretti isn't that keen on the idea.
Valendretti wants to control the pace but Nelson is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson taking shots to the head.
Tim Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson is rocked!
It looks like Tim Nelson has been cut.
Nelson is looking to improve his position but Valendretti isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Valendretti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valendretti 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Valendretti!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stifler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Laurent (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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Stifler!
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, George Laurent!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laurent moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stifler tries to clinch up.
Laurent lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stifler tries to clinch but Laurent moves out of range.
Steven Stifler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stifler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laurent swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stifler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laurent works over Stifler's head and body with a nice combination.
Stifler is rocked!
It looks like Steven Stifler has been cut.
Laurent moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oh Stifler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Stifler! Laurent is out on his feet! Stifler rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Laurent is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Laurent is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Stifler!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Neckpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Miller (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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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, Sam Neckpunch!
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, Jimmy Miller!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Neckpunch fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miller sprawls well initially but Neckpunch persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Neckpunch is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now.
Miller is pressing down on Neckpunch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Neckpunch postures up.
Neckpunch has gone for a leg lock! Miller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Neckpunch's guard.
Neckpunch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Neckpunch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Miller!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neckpunch has control of Miller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Miller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Miller is trying to escape the mount.
Neckpunch content just to control the position here.
Miller is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Neckpunch connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Miller is trying to escape the mount.
Neckpunch wants to control the pace but Miller is squirming around nicely.
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.
Neckpunch is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Neckpunch working for a guillotine from mount but Miller is in no mood to give up.
Neckpunch is breathing heavily.
Miller is in a horrible position here. Neckpunch smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Neckpunch blocks Miller's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Miller defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Neckpunch.
Miller is trying desperately to improve position.
Neckpunch cracks Miller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Miller sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Miller gets back to full guard.
Neckpunch stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neckpunch preventing the sweep.
Neckpunch trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Neckpunch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Neckpunch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Neckpunch looking to pass the guard.
Neckpunch trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller is trying to control the position but Neckpunch postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Neckpunch gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Neckpunch lands a nice short elbow.
Miller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.
Neckpunch content to control rather than advance.
Neckpunch is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miller is pressing down on Neckpunch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Neckpunch trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Neckpunch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Neckpunch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miller's guard.
Neckpunch stalling.
Neckpunch passes to full mount!
Miller is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Neckpunch dominated that round.
That's time! Neckpunch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Neckpunch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Sam Neckpunch has been cut.
Miller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Neckpunch if he has to take too many more of those.
Miller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sam Neckpunch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neckpunch shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
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!
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller throws a nice head kick!
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Miller tries to clinch but Neckpunch moves out of range.
Neckpunch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Neckpunch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Neckpunch shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Neckpunch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller wants to clinch up but Neckpunch keeps it at a distance.
Neckpunch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Neckpunch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Neckpunch lands a nice shot to the head.
Miller is rocked!
Neckpunch looking to finish Miller with some ground and pound. This is bad for Miller!
Miller is still in real trouble! Can Neckpunch finish him?
Miller prevents Neckpunch from taking his back.
Miller is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neckpunch throwing strikes here but Miller is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Neckpunch looking to control but Miller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Neckpunch looking to ground and pound but Miller is blocking nicely.
Neckpunch looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Miller holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Neckpunch tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Neckpunch looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Neckpunch looking to control but Miller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Neckpunch looking to ground and pound but Miller is blocking nicely.
Neckpunch throwing strikes here but Miller is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Neckpunch working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Neckpunch thowing shots but they're missing.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poor strikes thrown by Neckpunch there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
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.
Poor strikes thrown by Neckpunch there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Neckpunch with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Neckpunch working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Miller defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Neckpunch.
Neckpunch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Neckpunch has control of Miller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Miller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Neckpunch throwing strikes here but Miller is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Neckpunch sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Neckpunch working for a guillotine from mount but Miller is in no mood to give up.
Neckpunch working for a guillotine from mount but Miller is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch working for a submission but Miller is keeping him at bay.
Miller avoids a series of strikes thrown by Neckpunch.
Miller wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Neckpunch.
Neckpunch thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Neckpunch wants to control the pace but Miller is squirming around nicely.
Miller defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Neckpunch.
Miller wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Neckpunch.
Miller blocking the ground and pound.
Neckpunch working for a guillotine from mount but Miller is in no mood to give up.
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.
Neckpunch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miller is looking to escape.
Neckpunch unloads with some shots from mount but Miller bucks and avoids them well.
Neckpunch looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Neckpunch working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Neckpunch is working for a guillotine from mount but Miller frees his head quite easily.
Neckpunch trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
Neckpunch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Miller has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Neckpunch's cut.
That's time! Neckpunch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Neckpunch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Neckpunch persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Neckpunch fails with the takedown.
Neckpunch shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Neckpunch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Neckpunch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neckpunch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Neckpunch shoots in but no luck this time.
Neckpunch throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Neckpunch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Neckpunch on that attempt.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Neckpunch.
Neckpunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Neckpunch loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Neckpunch throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Neckpunch takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Neckpunch has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Neckpunch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miller circles away.
Neckpunch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miller circles away.
Neckpunch looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Neckpunch shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Neckpunch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neckpunch throws out the jab.
Neckpunch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Neckpunch on that attempt.
Neckpunch closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Neckpunch pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neckpunch.
Neckpunch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neckpunch looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Neckpunch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
Neckpunch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch has a takedown stuffed.
Neckpunch shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Neckpunch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Neckpunch shoots in but no luck this time.
Neckpunch throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Neckpunch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jimmy Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neckpunch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Neckpunch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Neckpunch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Neckpunch.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown by Neckpunch or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller which made him look bad.
Neckpunch misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neckpunch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Neckpunch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Neckpunch shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Neckpunch misses the jab.
Neckpunch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Neckpunch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Neckpunch shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Neckpunch.
Jimmy Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neckpunch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Neckpunch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neckpunch.
Neckpunch shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
Neckpunch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Neckpunch shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Neckpunch or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller which made him look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Neckpunch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neckpunch.
Neckpunch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Neckpunch.
Neckpunch has a takedown stuffed.
Neckpunch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Neckpunch shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller moves away from the strike by Neckpunch.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Neckpunch.
Neckpunch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Neckpunch off to one side.
Neckpunch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
Neckpunch fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Enos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Resetivus Morkevicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Enos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Buju Banton - Boom Bye Bye. 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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Enos!
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, Resetivus Morkevicius!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morkevicius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Enos stuffs the takedown.
Enos connects with a solid leg kick.
George Enos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Enos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Enos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Morkevicius is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Morkevicius and Enos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Enos trying to control the position but Morkevicius is working away.
Enos could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Enos working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Enos.
Enos wants to stand but Morkevicius has his arm trapped.
Morkevicius is not content to let Enos control the position.
Morkevicius is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enos throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Enos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Enos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morkevicius working for a triangle but Enos defends it easily.
Morkevicius keeping moving, preventing Enos from controlling successfully.
Enos wants to stand but Morkevicius has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Morkevicius throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morkevicius is striking from the bottom but Enos uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Morkevicius moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Enos stacks Morkevicius on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Enos!
Enos landing a few strikes.
Morkevicius tries to bench press Enos off him but Enos keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morkevicius gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Morkevicius wants to get back to full guard.
Morkevicius trying to control from the bottom.
Enos controlling the action here.
Morkevicius gets back to full guard.
Enos is breathing heavily.
Morkevicius working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Enos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Morkevicius has his foot on Enos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Enos works his way back into a safe position though.
Enos wants to control from the top but Morkevicius keeps moving.
Morkevicius has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Enos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Morkevicius.
Enos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morkevicius is looking to reverse the position.
Enos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Enos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enos is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Morkevicius will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Morkevicius tries to buck Enos off but Enos is having none of it.
Enos lands a nice forearm strike.
Enos is working Morkevicius over with some ground and pound from side control.
Morkevicius struggling a bit here.
Enos is staying tight to Morkevicius's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Enos decides to stand back up.
Enos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enos is leaning against Morkevicius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Enos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Enos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Enos gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Enos.
Enos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Morkevicius tries to score a body lock takedown but Enos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Enos pulls guard effortlessly.
Enos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Enos wants to sweep but no luck.
Morkevicius forces his way into half guard.
Enos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Enos.
Morkevicius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Enos controls Morkevicius momentarily but Morkevicius frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morkevicius trying to control but Enos is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morkevicius forces his way into half guard.
Morkevicius wants to work for an arm triangle but Enos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Enos moves into full guard.
Enos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Enos working a defensive guard here.
Enos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morkevicius on the ground.
Enos keeping full guard, as Morkevicius tries to pass.
Enos 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.
Morkevicius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Enos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morkevicius stands up from Enos's guard - Morkevicius perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enos closes the distance and clinches.
Enos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morkevicius is keeping busy.
Morkevicius has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Enos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Morkevicius tries to pull guard but Enos holds him up against the cage and eventually Morkevicius drops back down to his feet.
George Enos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Resetivus Morkevicius.
Enos pulls guard.
Enos looking for a sweep. Not yet Enos, not yet.
Morkevicius works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morkevicius seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Enos is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Resetivus Morkevicius!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Rhubarb (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Hunt!
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, Jacob Rhubarb!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhubarb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt tries to clinch but Rhubarb moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt scores a takedown into full mount!
Hunt throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hunt has hold of Rhubarb's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rhubarb manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hunt is working for a guillotine from mount but Rhubarb frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a head shot.
Hunt looking to secure an arm triangle but Rhubarb defends it well.
Hunt tries to get up but Rhubarb was controlling his body and he's reversed into guard.
Hunt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rhubarb!
Hunt jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rhubarb is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rhubarb and Hunt has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control but Rhubarb is keeping him busy.
Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hunt tries to stand but Rhubarb is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhubarb is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhubarb keeps working.
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hunt with the ground and pound but Rhubarb regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
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.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Rhubarb defends it.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Rhubarb.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Rhubarb.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rhubarb tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rhubarb to the ground. Rhubarb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhubarb throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rhubarb looks gassed!
Nice straight punches there by Rhubarb. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhubarb.
Hunt checks a low kick from Rhubarb.
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 Hunt will probably get the nod.
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 fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Rhubarb.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Rhubarb shows good takedown defense.
Rhubarb misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rhubarb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunt has Rhubarb pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rhubarb manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt goes for a takedown attempt but Rhubarb pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhubarb swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Good shot there by Rhubarb.
Hunt fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rhubarb circles away.
Rhubarb misses with the combination.
Rhubarb is breathing heavily.
Rhubarb throws a series of punches but Hunt avoids them all with ease.
Hunt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rhubarb keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Rhubarb is defending well.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Rhubarb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Rhubarb is defending well.
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Rhubarb has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hunt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Rhubarb dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhubarb keeps working.
Hunt is working for a submission of some sort.
Hunt decides to return to a standing position.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rhubarb pinned against the cage. Rhubarb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Rhubarb.
Hunt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rhubarb looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Rhubarb misses with a double jab.
Hunt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rhubarb's waist but Rhubarb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunt off to one side.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rhubarb tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way.
Rhubarb misses with a few strikes there.
Hunt has managed to clinch.
Rhubarb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rhubarb smiles and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt tries to clinch but Rhubarb moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hunt 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. This is the final round!
Rhubarb misses with a two punch combination.
Rhubarb throws a series of punches but Hunt avoids them all with ease.
Hunt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rhubarb is fending him off so far but Hunt persists. Nope, Rhubarb circles away and we're back to standing.
Rhubarb tries to work over Hunt's front leg with a kick but Hunt checks it.
Rhubarb misses with a wild combination.
A left and a right from Rhubarb both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Rhubarb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rhubarb throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rhubarb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunt feints and as Rhubarb raises his hands in defense, Hunt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rhubarb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Rhubarb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rhubarb really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunt is looking for a triangle but Rhubarb pushes his legs off easily.
Hunt kicks Rhubarb off and gets to his feet.
Rhubarb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhubarb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Rhubarb shows good takedown defense.
Hunt scores a takedown into full mount!
Hunt wants to take Rhubarb's back here but Rhubarb is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control but Rhubarb has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hunt decides to stand and escape the position.
Rhubarb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
Rhubarb misses with a combination
and Hunt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhubarb is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control but Rhubarb is keeping him busy.
Hunt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mike Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You get the feeling that Rhubarb really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Poor strikes thrown by Hunt there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunt gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt gets through Rhubarb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rhubarb has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.
Hunt goes for a takedown attempt but Rhubarb pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Rhubarb.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhubarb misses with a combination
and Hunt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt won't allow Rhubarb to get back to his feet.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt wants to stand but Rhubarb has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhubarb has his feet on Hunt's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hunt, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hunt!
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