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LMS 28: Blown Away PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lui Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickety Cricket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lui Kang has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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235 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lui Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rickety Cricket!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kang misses with a head kick.
Kang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kang lands a head kick!
Cricket misses with a wild combination.
Kang moves out of range as Cricket strikes.
Cricket finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kang throws a sloppy head kick and Cricket moves out of range easily.
Cricket 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.
Cricket thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cricket with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cricket with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cricket slips nicely into half guard.
Cricket wants to pass to mount but Kang is defending the position.
Kang has a hand on Cricket's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cricket takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cricket throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Kang has his hands clasped together but Cricket breaks the hold and Kang is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Cricket!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickety Cricket!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zapp Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franciszek Ksawery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ksawery has chosen Polish National Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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273 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zapp Brannigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franciszek Ksawery!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannigan is looking to clinch but Ksawery is avoiding it.
Brannigan throws a leg kick which misses Ksawery's front leg but catches the back leg as Ksawery tries to avoid it.
Ksawery clinches but Brannigan breaks the clinch
and Brannigan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brannigan.
Brannigan scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Franciszek Ksawery has been cut.
Brannigan has Ksawery pressed against the cage.
Brannigan crunches a lovely knee into Ksawery's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brannigan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brannigan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brannigan breaks from the clinch.
Ksawery circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Brannigan. Ksawery falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Brannigan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zapp Brannigan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Statham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hedwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Statham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Hedwig!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Statham fails with a takedown attempt.
Statham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hedwig as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Statham or perhaps it was just good defense by Hedwig which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Statham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Statham blocks a head kick by Hedwig.
Hedwig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Statham avoids the head kick by Hedwig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedwig tries to clinch but Statham moves out of range.
Hedwig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Statham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Statham looks for a takedown but Hedwig sprawls well.
Jason Statham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Hedwig! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dan Hedwig!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bob Accounting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cecilo Macieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Accounting comes to the cage accompanied by The Macarana. Bob Accounting has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Accounting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cecilo Macieira !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macieira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Accounting moves away.
Accounting really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Accounting keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macieira .
Macieira misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Macieira misses the target.
A head kick misses from Macieira .
Macieira throws a series of punches but Accounting moves out of range.
Macieira thows a body kick. Accounting tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Macieira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Macieira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Accounting.
Macieira connects with a solid leg kick.
Macieira throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Accounting's head.
Macieira throws a head kick but Accounting moves out of range.
Macieira misses with the combination.
Macieira tries a head kick but it misses.
Accounting changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macieira tries to avoid it but Accounting manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macieira to the ground. Macieira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Accounting is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Accounting throws a head kick that misses.
Accounting tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Macieira throws a lazy head kick
and Accounting counters with a takedown into side control.
Accounting looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Macieira is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macieira wants to control but Accounting postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Accounting cracks Macieira with a big right hand but Macieira just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Macieira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Macieira wants to control but Accounting is keeping busy.
Accounting is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Macieira tries to roll over but Accounting keeps him under control.
Accounting working Macieira over with strikes.
Macieira won't allow Accounting to pass to mount.
Accounting is working for a submission of some sort.
Macieira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Accounting trying to move into half guard but instead Macieira has managed to sweep!
Accounting throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Macieira won't allow Accounting to sweep him here.
Macieira trying to control but Accounting is working from the bottom.
Accounting is looking to sweep but instead, Macieira has passed into half guard.
Macieira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macieira with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Accounting is looking to improve his position but Macieira isn't that keen on the idea.
Accounting tries to improve his position but instead Macieira has taken his back!
Accounting staying busy and making it hard for Macieira to control.
Accounting turns into Macieira and is now in his guard.
Accounting throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Macieira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
Accounting closes the distance and clinches.
Accounting tries for a takedown. No joy.
Macieira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Macieira lands a knee to the head.
Accounting has Macieira pushed against the cage.
Accounting tries to score a body lock takedown but Macieira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Accounting. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macieira tries a knee to the head but Accounting blocks it.
Accounting tries to score a body lock takedown but Macieira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Accounting drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Macieira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Accounting wants a takedown but no success here.
Macieira lands a nice knee to the body.
Accounting jumps guard.
Macieira stopping the sweep attempt from Accounting.
Accounting is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macieira stands up and waves to Accounting to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cecilo Macieira dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Accounting looks for a takedown but Macieira sprawls well.
Macieira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Macieira throws a sloppy head kick and Accounting moves out of range easily.
Cecilo Macieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Accounting changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macieira tries to avoid it but Accounting manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macieira to the ground. Macieira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Macieira lands a two punch combo.
Macieira throws a head kick but Accounting moves out of range.
Macieira missing with a left hand there. Accounting was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Accounting misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macieira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Macieira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macieira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Accounting looks for a takedown but Macieira sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Accounting. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macieira misses with an uppercut. Accounting saw that one coming.
Macieira tries a head kick but it misses.
Accounting scores with a hook to the body. Macieira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Accounting pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Accounting.
Macieira throws a hook but Accounting avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Accounting.
Accounting moves forwards but Macieira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Macieira .
Accounting changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macieira tries to avoid it but Accounting manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macieira to the ground. Macieira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Accounting shoots in but Macieira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Macieira lands with a right hand.
Accounting looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Macieira cracks Accounting with an open hand slap.
Macieira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Accounting uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macieira .
Accounting will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Macieira plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Accounting tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Macieira swivels and escapes.
Cecilo Macieira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Accounting avoids the head kick by Macieira .
Macieira looks to throw the jab but Accounting is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Accounting.
Macieira fails to land with a series of punches.
Accounting tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Macieira swivels and escapes.
Macieira misses with a head kick.
Accounting misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Accounting changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macieira tries to avoid it but Accounting manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macieira to the ground. Macieira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Macieira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Accounting closes this distance looking for a takedown but Macieira circles away.
Macieira stuffs the takedown attempt from Accounting. Accounting gets slowly back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Macieira .
Accounting misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cecilo Macieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macieira swinging wilding here.
Accounting slips a jab and a cross from Macieira .
Accounting connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Accounting throws a head kick but Macieira moves out of range.
Macieira misses with a hook.
Macieira lands a two punch combo.
Macieira throws a head kick but Accounting moves out of range.
Accounting shoots in looking for a takedown. Macieira tries to sprawl out of it but Accounting keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Macieira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Macieira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macieira throws a sloppy head kick and Accounting moves out of range easily.
Accounting looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Macieira is fending him off so far but Accounting persists. Nope, Macieira circles away and we're back to standing.
Accounting fails to land the takedown.
Macieira misses with a head kick.
Macieira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Macieira . No joy for Accounting on that attempt.
Macieira fakes the leg kick and cracks Accounting in the body.
Accounting blocks a head kick by Macieira .
Accounting throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macieira 's waist but Macieira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Accounting off to one side.
That's four 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.
Macieira throws a one two combo.
Accounting misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cecilo Macieira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Macieira .
Accounting throws a head kick that misses.
Accounting shoots for a takedown but Macieira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Accounting shoots in but no luck this time.
Accounting shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macieira cracks Accounting with a right hand to the side of the head.
Macieira lands a head kick. Accounting smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Macieira scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Accounting closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Macieira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Accounting working away.
Accounting grinds an elbow into Macieira 's temple.
Accounting creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Macieira sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cecilo Macieira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Macieira throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Macieira as Accounting shoots in.
Macieira throws a sloppy head kick
and Accounting counters with a nice double leg into side control. Macieira won't be happy with that.
Accounting tries to score with some ground and pound. Macieira controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Accounting cracks Macieira with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Accounting goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Macieira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Accounting's guard! Nice work there by Macieira !
Accounting trying to strike off his back.
Accounting keeping moving, preventing Macieira from controlling successfully.
Macieira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Macieira won't allow Accounting to sweep him here.
Macieira is looking to stand up but Accounting won't let him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Accounting shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Accounting gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Macieira misses with a hook.
Accounting shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Accounting tries to pass the half guard into mount. Macieira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macieira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Accounting scores with a couple of nice shots.
Macieira is defending against the submission attempts here by Accounting.
Accounting with the ground and pound but Macieira uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bob Accounting has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macieira manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Accounting looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Accounting tries to roll but Macieira sticks to his back.
Macieira is looking to control Accounting but Accounting is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Accounting defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Macieira 's arms.
Accounting rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Accounting misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Accounting tries to roll over but Macieira keeps him under control.
Macieira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Accounting makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Accounting.
Macieira wants to control from the top but Accounting keeps moving.
Accounting is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Accounting winds up and cracks Macieira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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.
Macieira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Accounting throwing shots but Macieira is blocking nicely.
Macieira tries to get to full guard but Accounting has control of the leg.
Macieira is trying to stand back up but Accounting is controlling him
Macieira has hold of Accounting's hands but Accounting slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Accounting not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Accounting darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Accounting wants to pass to mount but Macieira is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Accounting showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Macieira 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cecilo Macieira !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Harkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleskander Murko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleskander Murko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladamir Harkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleskander Murko!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harkonen shoots in and drives through. Murko sprawls well.
Harkonen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Harkonen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murko is trying to stand.
Harkonen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Harkonen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Murko is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Harkonen pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkonen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Harkonen prevents Murko from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Murko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harkonen moves into full mount! Murko won't be happy about that!
Murko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harkonen with good strikes from the mount here!
Harkonen controlling the pace for now.
Harkonen with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murko's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Murko wants to control but Harkonen is having none of it.
Harkonen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Vladamir Harkonen just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Murko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Harkonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harkonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murko is controlling Harkonen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murko is trying to maintain the position but Harkonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Harkonen content to control rather than advance.
Murko is staying active underneath Harkonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murko wants to control but Harkonen is keeping busy.
Harkonen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Murko is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Harkonen pulls his head out easily.
Murko is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harkonen controlling the pace.
Harkonen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Murko wants to get back to his feet.
Harkonen controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Harkonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladamir Harkonen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murko cracks a nice hook into Harkonen's ribs.
Harkonen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harkonen pulls Murko in close to his closed guard and prevents Murko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Harkonen has a closed guard, preventing Murko from standing up.
Murko preventing the sweep.
Harkonen is working hard here to advance position.
Murko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Harkonen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkonen trying to control the position but Murko is working away.
Murko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Murko trying to remain calm as Harkonen controls from the top position.
Murko is pushing Harkonen's head away, looking to escape. Harkonen manages to hold on to the position though.
Vladamir Harkonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harkonen controlling the position from side mount.
Murko is not content to let Harkonen control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Vladamir Harkonen just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Harkonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harkonen slips a straight right by Murko.
Some wild striking there from Murko.
Murko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harkonen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Harkonen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Harkonen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Murko hang on?
Murko is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Harkonen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkonen breaks from Murko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Murko's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Harkonen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Murko's face.
Harkonen controlling his opponent.
Murko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harkonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Murko is working to get back to half guard.
Murko swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
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.
Harkonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Murko taking shots to the head.
Murko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Harkonen controlling his opponent.
Harkonen wants to control the pace but Murko is squirming around nicely.
Harkonen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladamir Harkonen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Murko gets caught flat footed, as Harkonen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Harkonen won't allow Murko to get back to his feet.
Harkonen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Murko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harkonen wants to control from the top but Murko keeps moving.
Harkonen is stalling in the full guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Vladamir Harkonen just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Murko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Harkonen with that takedown attempt.
Aleskander Murko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harkonen drives through and clinches with Murko against the cage.
Murko is looking to break free of the clinch but Harkonen has double underhooks.
Harkonen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Murko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harkonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murko.
Murko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harkonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murko.
Harkonen slips a straight right by Murko.
Harkonen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murko's guard.
Harkonen stops Murko from standing up.
Harkonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkonen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Murko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Harkonen stays in close to Murko's body and controls the position.
Harkonen won't allow Murko to sweep him here.
Murko keeping moving, preventing Harkonen from controlling successfully.
Harkonen 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.
Murko is working an open guard so Harkonen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murko as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladamir Harkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aleskander Murko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Murko.
Harkonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harkonen on the side of the head.
Murko rushes Harkonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harkonen prevents Murko from breaking the clinch.
Harkonen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murko prevents it.
Murko pushes Harkonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harkonen.
Murko has had enough of the clinch but Harkonen keeps him there for the moment.
Murko wants the takedown. Harkonen is fighting it off but Murko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Harkonen's guard against the cage.
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!
Murko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harkonen is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harkonen looking to control.
Aleskander Murko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murko postures up in Harkonen's guard and throws a big left but Harkonen blocks it.
Murko tries to stand but Harkonen is controlling from the bottom.
Harkonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murko is one step ahead there.
Murko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harkonen lands some strikes from the bottom.
Vladamir Harkonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murko gets caught flat footed, as Harkonen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleskander Murko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harkonen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladamir Harkonen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Madden Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pendragon has chosen Ghostface Killah - The Champ as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Madden Rush!
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, Arthur Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rush moves out of range as Pendragon strikes.
Pendragon throws a jab when Rush was well out of range.
Pendragon is looking to chop away at Rush's legs.
Rush moves away from the strike by Pendragon.
Rush takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pendragon stuffs the takedown.
Pendragon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rush fails with the takedown.
Rush is looking to clinch.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut.
Pendragon tries a low kick but Rush avoids it.
Pendragon lands a nice looking body shot.
Pendragon throws a lazy right hand but Rush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rush slips under a jab from Pendragon.
Rush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pendragon's waist but Pendragon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rush off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madden Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pendragon 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 Rush has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rush and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Pendragon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Pendragon as Rush shoots in.
Pendragon tries to land a leg kick but Rush saw it coming and moves away.
Pendragon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pendragon closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Rush out cold! Rush corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arthur Pendragon!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clockwork Abercrombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marmaduke Cholmondley Smythe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cholmondley Smythe has chosen He is an Englishman as his entrance music. Clockwork Abercrombie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clockwork Abercrombie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marmaduke Cholmondley Smythe !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cholmondley Smythe moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Abercrombie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cholmondley Smythe clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Abercrombie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cholmondley Smythe has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Abercrombie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cholmondley Smythe trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Abercrombie is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Cholmondley Smythe with him. Cholmondley Smythe is trying to defend but Abercrombie has an arm under the chin now! Cholmondley Smythe grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Clockwork Abercrombie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Resetivus Morkevicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morkevicius's entrance music is "Don't Trust Me" by 3 Oh! 3. A fine choice. Cain Carwin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Resetivus Morkevicius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin lands a nice hook to Morkevicius's body. Morkevicius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morkevicius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carwin.
Carwin misses with a straight left.
Carwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morkevicius.
Carwin thuds his right hand into Morkevicius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carwin throws a big shot that misses.
Morkevicius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carwin.
Carwin drops his shoulder and cracks Morkevicius with a huge uppercut! Morkevicius goes down! Can Carwin finish him?
Morkevicius is rocked!
It looks like Resetivus Morkevicius has been cut.
Carwin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carwin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh Morkevicius is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carwin wants to control from the top but Morkevicius keeps moving.
Morkevicius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carwin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carwin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morkevicius seems to have got his legs back now.
Carwin wants to pass the guard but Morkevicius is keeping the position.
Morkevicius working for a triangle but Carwin defends it easily.
Morkevicius is breathing heavily.
Carwin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morkevicius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morkevicius working for a triangle but Carwin defends it easily.
Carwin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carwin trying to control but Morkevicius is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Morkevicius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morkevicius throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Morkevicius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Morkevicius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Morkevicius.
Morkevicius tries to clinch but Carwin is having none of it.
Carwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morkevicius decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Carwin wants to control but Morkevicius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Carwin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morkevicius kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius trying to mount his opponent but Carwin defends it.
Carwin is looking to control Morkevicius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carwin avoid being mounted?
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Morkevicius darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Morkevicius trying to mount his opponent but Carwin defends it.
Carwin wants to control but Morkevicius is keeping busy.
Morkevicius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carwin trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius is working for a kimura but Carwin is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morkevicius seems to be working for a kimura but Carwin defends the submission attempt.
Carwin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carwin thuds his right hand into Morkevicius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No luck for Morkevicius with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morkevicius fails with a takedown attempt.
Carwin throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Carwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Resetivus Morkevicius's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morkevicius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carwin throws out the jab.
Carwin looks to land a combination but Morkevicius avoids it well.
Carwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cain Carwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morkevicius connects with a single shot there.
Morkevicius tries to clinch up but Carwin circles away and keeps his distance.
Carwin throws a shot from downtown. Morkevicius moves away and avoids it.
Carwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carwin throws a nice looking combination but Morkevicius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carwin throws a lazy right hand but Morkevicius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carwin thows a body shot but no joy.
Morkevicius moves out of range of the strikes.
Carwin misses with a hook. Morkevicius ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carwin swings for the body but Morkevicius moves out of range.
Carwin thows a body shot but no joy.
Cain Carwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morkevicius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carwin is breathing heavily.
Morkevicius 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.
Carwin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morkevicius won't allow Carwin to sweep him here.
Morkevicius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morkevicius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carwin pulls Morkevicius in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morkevicius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carwin is keeping the position for now.
Carwin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morkevicius wants to control from the top but Carwin keeps moving.
Carwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morkevicius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carwin can't keep his opponent in guard - Morkevicius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Carwin trying to control but Morkevicius postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carwin throws the left hand but Morkevicius avoids the punch easily.
Carwin throws a body punch but Morkevicius moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Morkevicius.
Carwin misses with a straight left.
Carwin throws a hook but Morkevicius blocks it.
Morkevicius darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Morkevicius is pressing down on Carwin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carwin is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius is thwarting Carwin's attempts to control the position.
Morkevicius is tying to control. Carwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carwin trying to control from the bottom.
Morkevicius is tying to control. Carwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morkevicius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carwin defending well though.
Carwin tries to get to full guard but Morkevicius has control of the leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Morkevicius blocks a jab.
Resetivus Morkevicius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Morkevicius or perhaps it was just good defense by Carwin which made him look bad.
Carwin throws a body punch but Morkevicius moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carwin misses with an uppercut. Morkevicius saw that one coming.
Carwin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Morkevicius closes the distance and clinches up with Carwin, looking for a takedown. Morkevicius pushes Carwin against the cage but Carwin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morkevicius.
Morkevicius scores a takedown into full mount!
Carwin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morkevicius is working for a guillotine from mount but Carwin frees his head quite easily.
Morkevicius throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Carwin because Morkevicius loaded up on that one.
Carwin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Morkevicius throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Resetivus Morkevicius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Resetivus Morkevicius's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Morkevicius.
Morkevicius looks for a takedown but Carwin sprawls well.
Carwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morkevicius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morkevicius moves out of range as Carwin strikes.
Morkevicius 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.
Morkevicius works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carwin is looking to control Morkevicius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carwin avoid being mounted?
Morkevicius wants to take a breather but Carwin is having none of it.
Carwin is looking to improve his position.
Carwin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carwin tries to get to full guard but Morkevicius has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carwin wants to control but Morkevicius is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Morkevicius shoots in looking for a takedown. Carwin tries to sprawl out of it but Morkevicius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carwin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morkevicius tries to clinch but Carwin is having none of it.
Morkevicius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carwin throws a shot from downtown. Morkevicius moves away and avoids it.
Carwin catches Morkevicius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morkevicius.
Carwin is trying to get back to half guard.
Carwin wants to control but Morkevicius postures up.
Morkevicius tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carwin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morkevicius off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Carwin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Carwin is controlling the position but Morkevicius somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Carwin controlling the action here.
Morkevicius tries to get to full guard but Carwin has control of the leg.
Morkevicius is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Carwin pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin is controlling the pace.
Morkevicius wants to improve his position but Carwin is controlling well.
Morkevicius is looking to control Carwin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morkevicius avoid being mounted?
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Carwin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab-cross combination lands for Carwin and sends Morkevicius crashing to the mat! Carwin follows him down to the mat - Morkevicius regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Morkevicius is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, if Carwin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Morkevicius is not content to let Carwin control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius wants to control but Carwin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carwin is tying to control. Morkevicius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carwin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Morkevicius gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morkevicius keeping moving, preventing Carwin from controlling successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Cain Carwin just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morkevicius lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carwin backs up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Carwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carwin 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Carwin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Unisom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power has chosen Fabolous, 50cent, Mase - Breathe Remix as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Unisom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unisom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Power swivels and escapes.
Unisom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Power as he avoids it easily.
Unisom has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Unisom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power lands with a nice body punch.
Unisom slips under a jab.
Harry Unisom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power misses with a body shot.
Power with a poor takedown
and Unisom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Power won't be happy with that.
Power is looking for a sweep.
Power manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Power not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Unisom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Power.
Unisom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Power trying to work for an americana but Unisom has managed to regain full guard.
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!
Power postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Unisom is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Power, into his guard.
Power looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Unisom wants to pass the guard but Power is keeping the position.
Unisom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Unisom wants to pass the guard but Power is keeping the position.
Unisom wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Power has his foot on Unisom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Unisom works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Power is looking for a triangle here but Unisom uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Unisom wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Power, who protects the arm well.
Power is looking to regain half guard here but Unisom keeps moving and retains side control.
Power manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Power misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Power wants to get back to full guard.
Power is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unisom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Power makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Power.
Power looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Power has his foot on Unisom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Unisom works his way back into a safe position though.
Unisom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Unisom passes into half guard.
Power is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Unisom pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Unisom lands a nice short elbow.
Unisom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Power is pressing down on Unisom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unisom sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Power's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Power manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Power bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Unisom's guard.
Unisom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Power is controlling him.
Unisom 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.
Unisom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Power will probably get the nod.
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.
Power clobbers Unisom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Unisom doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
Unisom closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Unisom lands in his opponent's guard.
Power working for a triangle but Unisom defends it easily.
Power working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Unisom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Power is tightening it up a little... Unisom has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Unisom reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Unisom taps out! nice BJJ there by Power!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Max Power!
Max Power is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryce Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes to the cage accompanied by Last Man Standing. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Troy Tyson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryce Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Tyson wants to clinch.
Tanner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tyson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tanner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tanner postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tanner decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tyson to his feet.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyson throws a hook to the side of Tanner's head but Tanner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tanner showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner controlling the action here.
Tanner 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.
Tyson wants to improve his position but Tanner is controlling well.
Tanner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tyson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tanner is working away from the top position though.
Tanner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tyson moves into full guard.
Tanner trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tanner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tyson trying to control here.
Tanner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
Tanner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tyson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tanner chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tanner wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Tanner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tanner stands up and waves to Tyson to follow him.
Tyson drops his hands momentarily and Tanner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tyson misses with an uppercut. Tanner saw that one coming.
Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyson throws the left hand but Tanner avoids the punch easily.
Tyson cracks Tanner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tanner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tyson tries to roll over but Tanner keeps him under control.
Tyson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tanner.
Tanner lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson wants to control but Tanner is keeping busy.
Tyson tries to get to full guard but Tanner has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tanner in particular looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson is pressing down on Tanner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tyson being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Tanner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tanner shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyson misses with a hook.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Tyson is looking to clinch but Tanner is avoiding it.
Troy Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner looks for a takedown but Tyson sprawls well.
Tyson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Bryce Tanner has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner slips a straight right by Tyson.
Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanner missing with a left hand there. Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyson circles away.
Troy Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryce Tanner.
Tanner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tanner counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Tyson down! Tanner is looking to finish but Tyson is intelligently defending himself.
Tyson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tanner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tanner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tyson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyson striking from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Tyson controls Tanner momentarily but Tanner frees himself.
Tyson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tanner is one step ahead there.
Tyson is working hard here to advance position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tanner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Troy Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Tanner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tyson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tanner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tanner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tyson keeping full guard, as Tanner tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is trying to control the position but Tanner postures up.
Tanner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tanner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tanner trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanner 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.
Tanner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tyson wants to sweep here but Tanner controlling him for the moment.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Tanner from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tanner is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tyson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tanner's back instead.
Tyson is not going to allow Tanner to sit and survive in this position.
Tanner covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Tyson gets his hands free as Tanner looks to control.
Bryce Tanner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tanner covering up well and avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanner is trying to get back to his feet but Tyson has full control of the position and if anything, Tanner has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tanner tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Tanner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bryce Tanner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tyson tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Tyson misses its intended target.
Tyson misses with an uppercut.
Tanner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tanner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tanner misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tanner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tanner scores with a takedown into Tyson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tanner postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Tanner stands up over Tyson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tanner is stalling in the full guard.
Tyson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tanner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tyson avoids the attempt from Tanner to control.
Tanner is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Tanner really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Tanner wants to control but Tyson is having none of it.
Tanner tries to reverse the position but Tyson maintains control.
Tyson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tyson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tanner tries to lock up and control but Tyson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tanner gets back to half guard.
Tanner is refusing to be controlled, as Tyson sits in half guard.
Tanner misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner wants to improve his position but Tyson is controlling well.
Tanner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tyson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyson trying to control from half guard but Tanner is working away.
Tanner flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donk. Tyson catches Tanner right on the button with a cross.
Troy Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tanner counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner misses with a wild body shot.
Tanner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tyson's waist but Tyson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanner off to one side.
Tanner circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Tanner counter with a right hand.
Tyson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tyson tries to clinch up
and Tanner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Tanner really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryce Tanner'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.
Tyson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tanner off the cage and back into rage.
Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Tanner slips the punch.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Tanner avoids it well.
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanner circles away.
Tyson with a poor takedown
and Tanner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tanner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyson ducks into an uppercut from Tanner and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryce Tanner!
Bryce Tanner is the new heavyweight champion!
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