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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lyon Du (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Du comes to the cage accompanied by Du Hast. Lytle has chosen Light's Out as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyon Du!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christopher Lytle!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Du fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lytle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Du sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Du lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lytle fails with a takedown attempt.
Du misses with a body shot.
Du looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lytle looking for a guillotine here but Du defends easily.
Du thows a big elbow that misses.
Lytle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Du defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Du thows a big elbow that misses.
Lytle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Du doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Du manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lytle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lytle looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Du looking to pass the guard.
Lytle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Du doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Du manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Du is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Du distracts Lytle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lytle throws his legs up looking for a submission but Du uses it to pass to side control.
Du is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lytle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lytle tries to buck Du off but Du is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Du lands a decent elbow from side control.
Du scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lytle to see if he's OK.
Du lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lytle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Du's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Du scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lytle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Du lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Du winds up and cracks Lytle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Du there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lytle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lytle wants to sweep here but Du controlling him for the moment.
Lytle is looking for a triangle but Du pushes his legs off easily.
Lytle has momentary wrist control but Du slips an elbow through the middle.
Du stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lytle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Du is looking to work some ground and pound but Lytle has wrist control.
Lytle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Du is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Du throwing strikes from guard but Lytle blocks nicely.
Lytle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lytle has momentary wrist control but Du slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du connects with a couple of short punches.
Lytle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Du is aware though and is defending well.
Du keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lytle's head.
Du postures up and lands a big shot to Lytle's brow.
Du working some strikes from top position.
Du trying to control but Lytle is working from the bottom.
Du is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lytle is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Du rolls with it to try and escape but Lytle cranks on the arm and Du is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christopher Lytle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gene Carano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ryan malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gene Carano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, ryan malone!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
malone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
malone is looking for a kimura here.
malone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
malone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
malone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
malone maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Carano could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but malone has cracked it and Carano is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by malone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). ryan malone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hacky Sack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Smoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sack kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sweet home alabama. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hacky Sack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Smoot!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sack.
Sack keeps the fight on the outside.
Sack connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Fred Smoot has been cut.
Sack misses with the combination.
Nice body kick from Smoot.
Sack throws a hook but Smoot avoids it easily.
Smoot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sack tries to keep at a distance but Smoot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sack trying to stall but Smoot improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smoot.
Sack struggles to land a body shot inside as Smoot controls his hands.
Sack managing to block the knees to the body from Smoot.
Sack swings wildly with an uppercut but Smoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smoot with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sack walks away with a smile on his face. Smoot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smoot takes a swing at Sack's ribcage but misses.
Sack scores with a jab. Smoot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sack works on Smoot's body with a couple of short punches.
Sack swings wildly with an uppercut but Smoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smoot blocks an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smoot obliges.
Smoot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smoot connects with a solid leg kick.
Sack is breathing heavily.
Smoot throws a head kick that Sack semi-blocks.
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!
Sack throws a jab but it's blocked by Smoot.
Smoot darts in and clinches Sack up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sack has had enough of the clinch but Smoot keeps him there for the moment.
Sack looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smoot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smoot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smoot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smoot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smoot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smoot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smoot is looking to clinch but Sack is avoiding it.
Fred Smoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big head kick from Smoot and Sack is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Sack is rocked!
Smoot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oh Sack is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smoot passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sack seems to have got his legs back now.
Smoot advances to full mount.
Smoot get's back to his feet.
Smoot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoot staying out of range there.
Smoot tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smoot.
Smoot tries to clinch but Sack is having none of it.
Smoot wants to clinch up but Sack keeps it at a distance.
Smoot tries to clinch there but Sack circles away.
Smoot throws a lazy right hand but Sack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sack tries to bum rush Smoot with a series of wild strikes but Smoot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smoot tries to clinch up but Sack circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sack misses with a hook.
Smoot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sack takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sack tries to bum rush Smoot with a series of wild strikes but Smoot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smoot scores with a decent looking hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smoot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smoot lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sack throws a big shot that misses.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Smoot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Smoot's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smoot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smoot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smoot scoring well with a low kick there.
Smoot moves out of range of the strikes.
Smoot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sack throws a big shot that misses.
Sack throws a jab but it's blocked by Smoot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sack throws out a loose jab but Smoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smoot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sack swats away the attempt to clinch by Smoot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack misses with the combination.
Smoot throws a hook to the side of Sack's head but Sack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smoot.
Smoot is looking to clinch but Sack is avoiding it.
Smoot tries to clinch up.
Smoot staying out of range there.
Smoot lands a slapping body shot.
Smoot throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sack throws a right hand that Smoot ducks under and follows up with a left that Smoot also avoids with ease.
Sack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smoot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fred Smoot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smoot throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smoot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smoot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smoot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smoot scoring well with a low kick there.
Sack is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoot tries to clinch there but Sack circles away.
Smoot throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smoot.
Smoot throws a head kick that misses.
Smoot moves into range and clinches up with Sack.
Smoot putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sack in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smoot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smoot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smoot fails to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smoot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smoot crunches a lovely knee into Sack's ribcage.
Smoot crunches a lovely knee into Sack's ribcage.
Sack takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smoot.
Smoot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sack walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smoot.
Smoot throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoot moves in looking to clinch but Sack pushes him off.
Smoot drives through and clinches with Sack against the cage.
Sack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smoot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smoot breaks from the clinch.
Smoot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smoot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smoot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smoot throws a head kick that misses.
Sack circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smoot is looking to clinch.
Sack will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sack chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smoot can pounce on him.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Smoot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fred Smoot'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. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Smoot. Sack does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Smoot.
Smoot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sack has time to react.
Smoot scores with a spinning back kick!
Sack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smoot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smoot is looking to clinch but Sack is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smoot staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoot drops Sack with a right and a left! Smoot comes rushing in but Sack regains his composure and manages to keep Smoot in guard.
Smoot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sack working for a triangle but Smoot defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smoot looking to pass the guard.
Smoot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sack wants to stand up but Smoot is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoot wants to control from the top but Sack keeps moving.
Smoot advances position into side control!
Smoot stands up.
Smoot closes the distance and clinches.
Smoot pushes Sack back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sack takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Hacky Sack has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smoot obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smoot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smoot throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Sack stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Smoot follows into mount!
Sack is working to get back to half guard.
Smoot is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Sack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smoot.
Sack keeps the fight on the outside.
Smoot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sack walks into a jab.
Sack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hacky Sack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sack looks to land a combination but Smoot avoids it well.
Sack sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sack tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smoot tries a head kick but it misses.
Smoot is looking to clinch.
Smoot wants to clinch.
Smoot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Smoot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smoot has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 25:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Smoot!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Boldin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Boldin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Boldin.
Nice elbow from Boldin.
Boldin effectively controlling the action here.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boldin has him pressed against the cage.
Boldin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boldin keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boldin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boldin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot lands for Boldin.
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!
Boldin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boldin keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boldin lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Boldin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boldin moves into the clinch.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boldin has him pressed against the cage.
Boldin lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boldin stalls.
Boldin manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Boldin which made him look bad.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Boldin clinches with his opponent.
Boldin lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Ray Jackson has been cut.
Boldin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Boldin breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson moves out of range as Boldin strikes.
Boldin moves into the clinch.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Boldin has double underhooks.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Boldin is working Jackson over against the cage.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Boldin on the inside.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Boldin has the dominant position.
Boldin lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Boldin lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boldin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ray Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Jackson tries to circle away but Boldin has him pinned against the cage.
Boldin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Boldin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boldin drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Boldin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boldin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boldin landing knees to the body.
Boldin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boldin landing knees to the body.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boldin lands an elbow inside.
Ray Jackson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Boldin lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Boldin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Come on Boldin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boldin continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Nice elbow from Boldin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boldin taking a breather.
Boldin manages to break the clinch.
Boldin tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Boldin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boldin tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boldin to the ground. Boldin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boldin moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Boldin slows down the pace here.
Boldin breaks the clinch.
Boldin lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into rage.
Boldin dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Boldin has managed to clinch.
Boldin breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boldin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boldin lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Jackson sprawling to the canvas. Boldin follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Jackson hang on?
Jackson is rocked!
Jeez, Ray Jackson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boldin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boldin lands a big shot to the head and Jackson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Robert Boldin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Eggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack The Final Line (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Final Line has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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20
187 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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23
194 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Eggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack The Final Line!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eggs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Final Line is trying to defend but Eggs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The Final Line blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eggs.
Eggs decides to stand and escape the position.
Eggs shoots in but The Final Line avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eggs is looking to clinch but The Final Line is avoiding it.
Eggs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Eggs is keen to just control but The Final Line is a slippery customer.
Eggs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eggs is keen to just control but The Final Line is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Final Line is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Eggs is tapping! Great win for The Final Line!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack The Final Line!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kylian Kirkham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan McDaniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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161 lbs
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160 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kylian Kirkham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jordan McDaniel!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniel drives through and clinches with Kirkham against the cage.
McDaniel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McDaniel.
McDaniel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kirkham pulls his leg out and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirkham. McDaniel does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDaniel moves into the clinch.
McDaniel looking to throw knees to the head but Kirkham is blocking nicely.
Kirkham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDaniel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirkham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kirkham can't break the clinch.
McDaniel breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Jordan McDaniel has been cut.
Kirkham keeps the fight on the outside.
Kirkham keeps the fight on the outside.
McDaniel darts in and clinches Kirkham up against the cage.
Kirkham is trying to break the clinch but McDaniel has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McDaniel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kirkham prevents the takedown attempt.
McDaniel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kirkham prevents it.
Kylian Kirkham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan McDaniel.
Kirkham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDaniel has him pressed against the cage.
McDaniel prevents Kirkham from breaking the clinch.
McDaniel keeps control of Kirkham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kirkham prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkham is trying to break the clinch but McDaniel has him pressed against the cage.
McDaniel lands with a light punch inside.
McDaniel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McDaniel breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Kirkham lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDaniel doesn't seem phased though.
Kirkham throws a series of punches but McDaniel moves out of range.
McDaniel misses with a leg kick.
Kirkham cracks McDaniel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kirkham throws a leg kick that is checked
and McDaniel counters by moving into the clinch.
McDaniel tries to land knees in the clinch but Kirkham avoids the damage to the body.
Kirkham stops a takedown attempt from McDaniel.
McDaniel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McDaniel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kirkham won't allow McDaniel to get back to his feet.
McDaniel throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDaniel looks gassed!
Kirkham stands up and waves to McDaniel to follow him.
Kirkham tries to keep at a distance but McDaniel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kirkham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDaniel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on McDaniel's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
McDaniel misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkham wants to get back to striking at distance but McDaniel won't allow it.
McDaniel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kirkham's efforts to push away.
Kirkham is trying to break the clinch but McDaniel has him pressed against the cage.
Kirkham is trying to maintain a safe position but McDaniel gets an underhook and turns Kirkham into the cage.
McDaniel leaning against his opponent.
McDaniel tries for a takedown but Kirkham manages to get underhooks.
Kirkham is trying to break free.
Kirkham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDaniel breaks the clinch.
Kirkham swinging wildly here.
McDaniel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jordan McDaniel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jordan McDaniel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDaniel takes the fight into the clinch.
McDaniel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kirkham is defending well for now.
McDaniel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDaniel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kirkham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McDaniel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkham blocks an elbow strike.
Kirkham is trying to force a seperation but McDaniel has the dominant position.
Kirkham manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Kirkham does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDaniel shoots for a takedown but Kirkham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kylian Kirkham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan McDaniel.
A telegraphed right hand from Kirkham misses the target.
Kylian Kirkham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirkham throws a series of punches but McDaniel avoids them all with ease.
McDaniel is looking to clinch.
McDaniel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kirkham can't break the clinch.
Kirkham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDaniel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kirkham is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kirkham gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDaniel.
McDaniel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McDaniel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kirkham wants to get back to striking at distance but McDaniel won't allow it.
Kirkham tries to circle away but McDaniel has him pinned against the cage.
Kirkham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDaniel tries to land knees in the clinch but Kirkham avoids the damage to the body.
Kirkham can't break the clinch.
McDaniel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McDaniel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McDaniel tries for a takedown. No joy.
McDaniel tries to score a body lock takedown but Kirkham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McDaniel is working Kirkham over against the cage.
McDaniel has Kirkham pushed against the cage.
Kirkham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kirkham is trying to break free.
McDaniel scores with a knee to the head.
Kirkham is trying to break the clinch but McDaniel has him pressed against the cage.
McDaniel wants a takedown but no success here.
McDaniel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
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.
McDaniel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kirkham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirkham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kirkham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDaniel has him pressed against the cage.
McDaniel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kirkham.
McDaniel crunches a lovely knee into Kirkham's ribcage.
Kirkham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirkham is trying to force a seperation but McDaniel has the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McDaniel continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan McDaniel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jordan McDaniel'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Good shot there by Kirkham.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kirkham.
McDaniel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirkham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDaniel avoids the body shot from Kirkham.
McDaniel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McDaniel has closed the distance and engaged Kirkham in a clinch.
Kirkham avoiding damage as McDaniel throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kirkham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kirkham wants to break free but McDaniel has control.
McDaniel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kirkham.
McDaniel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirkham takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel slowing the pace effectively.
A knee to the head by McDaniel.
Kirkham manages to break the clinch.
Kirkham misses with a two punch combination.
Kirkham with a jab.
Jordan McDaniel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirkham moves out of range of the body kick from McDaniel.
A combination from Kirkham does no damage.
Kirkham throws a looping overhand right but McDaniel ducks down to avoid it.
McDaniel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kirkham circles away.
McDaniel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kirkham.
McDaniel tries to clinch up but Kirkham circles away and keeps his distance.
McDaniel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kylian Kirkham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan McDaniel.
Kirkham lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McDaniel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDaniel takes the fight into the clinch.
McDaniel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDaniel. That's going to slow Kirkham down.
Kirkham connects with a nice looking jab.
McDaniel moves into range and clinches up with Kirkham.
McDaniel landing knees to the head.
Kirkham tries to break the clinch but McDaniel is controlling the position.
McDaniel tries for a takedown. No joy.
McDaniel stalling the fight.
Kirkham can't break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from McDaniel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kirkham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kirkham is looking to break free of the clinch but McDaniel has double underhooks.
McDaniel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kirkham up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jordan McDaniel.
Kirkham lands a body shot.
Kirkham scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kirkham throws a sloppy head kick and McDaniel moves out of range easily.
Kirkham tests McDaniel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kirkham tests McDaniel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kylian Kirkham is winning the standup battle so far.
McDaniel avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDaniel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kirkham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kirkham connects with a looping right hand.
Kirkham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDaniel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirkham keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick from Kirkham misses.
Kylian Kirkham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDaniel has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDaniel tries to score a body lock takedown but Kirkham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirkham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDaniel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jordan McDaniel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDaniel blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kylian Kirkham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDaniel 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan McDaniel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Castilano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tronic Thermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thermo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Party Hard by Andrew W.K.. Tronic Thermo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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24
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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173 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Castilano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tronic Thermo!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castilano fails with a takedown attempt.
Castilano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thermo to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Luke Castilano has been cut.
Castilano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thermo on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Thermo.
A swing and a miss from Thermo.
Castilano closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thermo pushes Castilano away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Castilano gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Castilano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Castilano tries to advance to mount but can't.
Castilano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castilano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thermo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Castilano is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thermo prevents Castilano from moving into mount.
Castilano is trying to get an arm triangle but Thermo is defending well.
Castilano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Castilano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thermo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Thermo lands with a hook. Castilano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Castilano tries to clinch but Thermo is having none of it.
Castilano misses with a straight left.
Thermo missing with a left hand there. Castilano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thermo throws a shot to the body.
Castilano moves away from the strike by Thermo.
Castilano shoots in looking for a takedown. Thermo tries to sprawl out of it but Castilano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thermo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tronic Thermo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castilano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Castilano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thermo misses with an uppercut.
Castilano shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thermo is trying to defend but Castilano finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thermo is trying to stand.
Castilano is looking for a kimura but Thermo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Castilano to get the leverage.
Castilano moves nicely into side control.
Thermo is trying to buck Castilano off.
Castilano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thermo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castilano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Castilano is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castilano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thermo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Castilano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thermo, who protects the arm well.
Castilano trying to control the action but Thermo is working from the bottom.
Castilano has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tronic Thermo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Castilano'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.
Castilano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Castilano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Castilano is working for a kimura but Thermo is defending it quite comfortably.
Castilano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thermo defends it well.
Castilano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castilano seems to be looking for submissions.
Castilano is working for a kimura but Thermo is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thermo wants to get back to his feet.
Castilano is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Thermo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Thermo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Castilano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thermo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thermo.
Thermo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castilano.
Castilano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thermo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castilano.
Nice straight punches there by Castilano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castilano.
Castilano darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thermo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Castilano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castilano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thermo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Castilano.
Thermo is defending against the submission attempts here by Castilano.
Thermo makes his way to full guard, as Castilano worked for a kimura.
Thermo wants to get back to his feet but Castilano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castilano wants to pass the guard but Thermo is keeping the position.
Castilano lands a couple of digs.
Castilano trying to control but Thermo is working from the bottom.
Castilano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thermo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Castilano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Castilano's cut.
That's time! Castilano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thermo misses with an uppercut. Castilano saw that one coming.
Thermo scores with a nice strike.
Thermo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Castilano.
Castilano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermo throws out the jab.
Castilano throws a jab when Thermo was well out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Castilano.
Castilano connects with a single shot there.
Castilano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thermo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castilano drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Castilano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Castilano is looking to take a break and control but Thermo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castilano goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thermo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Castilano's guard! Nice work there by Thermo!
Thermo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Castilano is proving hard to escape from.
Castilano looking for a guillotine here but Thermo defends easily.
Castilano 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.
Castilano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thermo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thermo gets to his feet. Castilano looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Castilano misses with an uppercut. Thermo saw that one coming.
Thermo lands a slapping body shot.
Castilano moves out of range of the strikes.
Castilano misses with a hook. Thermo ducked under it nicely.
Thermo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castilano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thermo lands with a nice combination. Castilano backs away looking to recover.
Thermo throws a series of punches but Castilano moves out of range.
Castilano misses with a wild body shot.
Castilano just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Castilano is defended easily by Thermo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Castilano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castilano looks to land a right hand but Thermo moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castilano misses with a leg kick.
Castilano is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Castilano looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermo is just out of range.
Castilano throws a lazy right hand but Thermo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castilano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thermo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castilano throws a series of punches but Thermo avoids them all with ease.
Castilano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Castilano is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thermo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thermo has escaped and now he's on top!
Thermo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castilano wants to sweep but no luck.
Thermo stands and steps away. Castilano gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Castilano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thermo misses with a looping left.
Castilano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thermo but Thermo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Castilano connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Thermo misses.
Castilano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thermo's waist but Thermo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Castilano off to one side.
Castilano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castilano landing punches.
Castilano tries to control but Thermo wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tronic Thermo.
I think Thermo 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tronic Thermo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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187 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dimitri Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Carter!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carter takes one to the chin there.
Carter lands a slapping body shot.
Carter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Carter's shoulder, as Carter tries to avoid the shot.
Carter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Carter throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Petrov throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrov.
Carter looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carter throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Carter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov lands a jab to Carter's midsection.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
Carter shoots in for a double leg but Petrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dimitri Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Carter.
Petrov connects with a nice looking jab.
Carter looks gassed!
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carter doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov cracks Carter with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Carter looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away
can Petrov finish him?
Carter is rocked!
Petrov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Carter has a takedown stuffed.
Carter is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
Petrov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Carter.
Carter seems to have recovered his senses.
Carter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Carter throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Carter is trying desperately to land a takedown but Petrov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Carter.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Carter slips the punch.
Carter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
John Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carter.
Carter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petrov rather than just go for the knockout.
Carter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Carter is out of range.
Dimitri Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter misses with a body shot.
Carter fails with the takedown.
Carter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrov swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Carter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Carter sprawling to the canvas! Carter rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Petrov finish him?!
Carter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov cracks Carter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Carter's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov lands an overhand right.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Carter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown by Carter or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrov which made him look bad.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carter.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Carter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrov looks to land a combination. Carter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Petrov throws a jab when Carter was well out of range.
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Carter's front leg but catches the back leg as Carter tries to avoid it.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Carter slips the punch.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter 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.
Petrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carter manages to get himself to full guard.
Carter keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Petrov is controlling him.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
Carter looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily.
Petrov passes Carter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Petrov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Carter!
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Petrov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Carter. Carter gets slowly back to his feet.
Carter misses with a body punch
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrov.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
A jab from Petrov finds it's way through Carter's defenses.
Petrov throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
Petrov stuns Carter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dimitri Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Carter.
Carter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter fails with the takedown
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Carter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Petrov slips a jab from Carter.
Carter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carter moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Carter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Carter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Carter wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carter's guard.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov forces his way into half guard.
Petrov passes to side control.
Carter is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Carter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Petrov's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Petrov! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Carter has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dimitri Petrov!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Owen Woodring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woodring comes into the arena with American bad ass blaring out of the sound system. Holliday has chosen BOOM! as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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179 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
8 - 2 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Woodring!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday throws a series of punches but Woodring moves out of range.
Woodring throws a leg kick but Holliday sees it coming and moves out of range.
Woodring throws a low kick, looking for Holliday's leg but Holliday calmly moves out of range.
Holliday throws a body kick that misses.
Woodring scores with a head kick.
Woodring throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woodring misses with a leg kick.
Holliday throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Owen Woodring has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Woodring lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Holliday has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Holliday and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Woodring tries to land a leg kick but Holliday saw it coming and moves away.
Holliday lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodring throws a head kick that misses.
Woodring misses with a head kick.
Holliday wants to clinch.
Woodring really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holliday misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodring moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Holliday misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
No joy there for Holliday, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holliday misses the body punch
and Woodring counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like John Holliday has been cut.
Woodring throws a lazy head kick
letting Holliday counter with a right hand.
Holliday fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Woodring checks it well.
Woodring scores with a hook to the body. Holliday takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Holliday looks gassed!
Woodring chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woodring looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Woodring throws out a leg kick but Holliday moves out of range and Woodring only half commits.
An inside leg kick from Woodring misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodring tries a head kick but it misses.
Holliday lands with a kick to the ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Holliday!
Holliday avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch combination from Woodring misses.
Woodring throws a lazy head kick
and Holliday counters with a head kick. That will keep Woodring thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Holliday throws a lazy head kick
and Woodring counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holliday's knee momentarily.
Woodring scores with a spinning back kick!
Woodring throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Holliday is rocked!
Holliday is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Woodring doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Holliday crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Holliday's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Owen Woodring!
Owen Woodring retains his welterweight title!
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