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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tchulle Pellini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pellini kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Learning to fly. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tchulle Pellini!
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, Vince Noir!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pellini attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pellini looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pellini is looking to take a break and control but Noir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pellini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pellini is thwarting Noir's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pellini prevents Noir from improving his position.
Pellini is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Noir has managed to free his arm - good work.
Noir wants to improve his position but Pellini is controlling well.
Noir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Noir with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pellini decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Noir's guard.
Noir is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pellini has his hands clasped together but Noir extends an breaks Pellini's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Noir.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vince Noir!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Madden Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Bagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Madden Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Bagger!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rush blocks an uppercut.
Bagger gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bagger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rush looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bagger 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.
Rush looking for submissions off his back.
Bagger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rush slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rush working for a triangle but Bagger defends it easily.
Bagger postures up in Rush's guard and throws a big left but Rush blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagger tries to free his leg and advance position but Rush is retaining full guard.
Rush doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bagger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bagger looking to pass the guard.
Rush has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bagger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bagger trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bagger misses with the combination.
Bagger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rush drives through and clinches with Bagger against the cage.
Rush breaks from the clinch.
Bagger drives through and clinches with Rush against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rush turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bagger regains half guard.
Rush moves nicely into side control.
Bagger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rush's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rush works his way into side control.
Bagger looks gassed!
Rush scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rush trying to control the action but Bagger is working from the bottom.
Rush works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rush is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bagger has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bagger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rush wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bagger, who protects the arm well.
Bagger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bagger struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee asks Rush politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rush prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rush is trying to get an arm triangle but Bagger is defending well.
Bagger is looking to reverse the position.
Bagger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bagger gets full guard.
Rush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bagger's head.
Rush distracts Bagger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rush passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rush connects with a nice short shot to Bagger's temple.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Madden Rush dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bagger tries to clinch up but Rush circles away and keeps his distance.
Rush lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Tom Bagger has been cut.
Madden Rush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bagger tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rush counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bagger's guard now.
Bagger wants to hit a switch here but Rush passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bagger there!
Rush working for a guillotine from mount but Bagger is in no mood to give up.
Bagger working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rush with good strikes from the mount here!
Bagger can't escape the position.
Rush raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush works his way to his opponent's back.
Rush is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bagger showing good submission defense here.
Bagger breaks Rush's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rush lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bagger!
Rush avoids the attempt from Bagger to control.
Rush stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bagger as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bagger takes a swing at Rush's ribcage but misses.
Rush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bagger.
Rush throws a nice looking combination but Bagger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rush darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rush wants to work for an arm triangle but Bagger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bagger tries to roll over but Rush keeps him under control.
Madden Rush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bagger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bagger keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rush trying to control from half guard but Bagger is working away.
Bagger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rush drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rush jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rush shoots in for a takedown but Bagger shows good takedown defense.
Bagger tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rush decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bagger's guard.
Rush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bagger keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully.
Bagger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rush gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagger is trying to control the position but Rush postures up.
Rush 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.
Rush avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rush tries to free his leg and advance position but Bagger is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rush passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rush working the body and head with strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Madden Rush dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Bagger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bagger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bagger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bagger shoots for a takedown but Rush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rush swats away the attempt to clinch by Bagger.
Madden Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush misses with a double jab.
Rush fails to land the takedown.
Rush misses with a takedown attempt - Bagger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rush tries to clinch up but Bagger circles away and keeps his distance.
Rush shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bagger as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madden Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rush shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bagger counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rush!
Bagger lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rush hang on?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rush defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bagger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush is working to get back to half guard.
Rush has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rush sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rush tries to roll over but Bagger keeps him under control.
Bagger working over Rush with some ground and pound. Rush looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bagger throwing shots but Rush is blocking nicely.
Rush is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bagger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bagger's back!
Rush working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush looking for the RNC.
Bagger tries to escape but Rush has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rush looking for the RNC.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rush gets his hands free as Bagger looks to control.
Bagger tries to break free.
Bagger is keeping busy.
Bagger rolls, trying to escape but Rush keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush has got one arm under Bagger's chin. This could be trouble... Bagger trying to control the other hand but Rush gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Bagger has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Madden Rush!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by I Get Money. Hunt has chosen Wildside- Motley Crue as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hunt is trying to keep an underhook but Jackson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hunt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt trying to control the position.
Hunt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Hunt tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt content just to control the position here.
Jackson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
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.
Hunt content just to control the position here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Hunt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson feints and as Hunt raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hunt trying to control the position.
Hunt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws and elbow that misses. Hunt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Hunt!
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt 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.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Curtis Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown by Hunt or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunt moves into the clinch.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunt moves into the clinch.
Jackson trying to stall but Hunt improves his position.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Hunt lands a takedown into guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Curtis Jackson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson shoots and misses
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hunt.
It looks like Curtis Jackson has been cut.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Hunt counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Hunt content to stall in guard here.
Hunt trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Hunt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hunt trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hunt - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hunt. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hunt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt 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.
Hunt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Hunt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Hunt trying to control the pace.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Curtis Jackson'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. This is the final round!
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunt counters with a takedown into side control.
Hunt controlling the position from side mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Hunt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson tries for a takedown but Hunt circles away easily
and Hunt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hunt just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Hunt's takedown attempt.
Jackson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hunt is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jackson to the mat. Jackson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mike Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hunt trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hunt moves into the clinch.
Jackson just leaning against Hunt, taking a breather.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Hunt's takedown attempt.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hunt up against the cage.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hunt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hunt wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Hunt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hunt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hunt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hunt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zapp Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reggie Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 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
2 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Jones!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannigan throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Brannigan slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Brannigan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brannigan.
Brannigan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brannigan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brannigan with a nice cross.
It looks like Reggie Jones has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brannigan feints a jab and as Jones dips his head, Brannigan unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Jones right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Jones falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Brannigan smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zapp Brannigan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Micks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Micks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Dawkins!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Micks takes the fight into the clinch.
Dawkins being controlled against the cage.
Dawkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Micks won't allow it.
Micks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dawkins prevents it.
Dawkins effectively controlling the action here.
Dawkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dawkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dawkins tries a knee to the head but Micks blocks it.
Micks can't break the clinch.
Micks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawkins darts in trying to clinch
and Micks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Micks.
Micks gets to his feet - Dawkins follows without any prompting.
Dawkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Micks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Micks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dawkins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dawkins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dawkins!
Micks manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins prevents Micks from improving his position.
Micks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dawkins passes to full mount!
Micks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Micks is squirming around, avoiding Dawkins's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dawkins controlling from mount.
Micks is looking to improve his position but Dawkins isn't that keen on the idea.
Dawkins wants to control the pace but Micks is squirming around nicely.
Micks is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dawkins trying to control but Micks is having none of it.
Dawkins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Micks tries to reverse the position but Dawkins maintains control.
Dawkins controlling from mount.
Micks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dawkins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Micks sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dawkins is tying to control. Micks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Micks tries to roll over but Dawkins keeps him under control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Micks dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dawkins tries to clinch
and Micks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dawkins has a hand on Micks's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Micks takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Micks has hold of Dawkins's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dawkins manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dawkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dawkins tries to lock up and control but Micks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Micks working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dawkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Micks with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Micks pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dawkins is squirming around, avoiding Micks's attempts to control the action.
Dawkins blocking the ground and pound.
Fred Micks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Micks cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dawkins is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Micks blocks Dawkins's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Dawkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Micks is going olschool here, as he tries to force Dawkins to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dawkins shrugs it off.
Micks avoids the attempt from Dawkins to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micks putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Micks won't let Dawkins get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dawkins wants to control but Micks is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Micks cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Micks lands a big shot there that rocks Dawkins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Micks.
Micks avoids the attempt from Dawkins to control.
Poor strikes thrown by Micks there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Micks goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dawkins is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Micks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dawkins escapes and throws Micks's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dawkins fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Micks is looking for a sweep.
Dawkins trying to control the action but Micks is working from the bottom.
Dawkins wants to control for a moment but Micks uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Micks dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Micks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Dawkins. No joy for Micks on that attempt.
Dawkins darts in trying to clinch
and Micks counters with a single leg into guard. Dawkins didn't expect that.
Micks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawkins is keeping the position for now.
Micks trying to control but Dawkins is working from the bottom.
Micks postures up.
Dawkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Micks is looking to advance position but Dawkins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Micks wants to control but Dawkins is having none of it.
Micks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dawkins keeping moving, preventing Micks from controlling successfully.
Micks is fighting to break Dawkins's control of his arms but Dawkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dawkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Micks thows a big elbow that misses.
Micks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dawkins trying to strike off his back.
Dawkins looking for a guillotine here but Micks defends easily.
Micks postures up in Dawkins's guard and throws a big left but Dawkins blocks it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Micks keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Micks backs up against the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dawkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawkins wants to clinch but Micks slips to the side
and Micks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Micks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Micks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawkins tries to clinch up
so Micks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Micks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dawkins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dawkins has escaped and now he's on top!
Fred Micks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dawkins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dawkins tries to clinch but Micks moves away
and Micks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Micks.
Dawkins tries a knee to the head but Micks blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Micks has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dawkins regains guard immediately.
Micks tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawkins is retaining full guard.
Micks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Micks trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins trying to keep a closed guard but Micks is proving a slippery customer.
Paul Dawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Micks trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawkins has his foot on Micks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Micks works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Micks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Micks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Micks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Unisom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Richlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Unisom!
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, Frank Richlin!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unisom fails to land the takedown.
Unisom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Unisom wants to clinch up but Richlin keeps it at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richlin.
It looks like Harry Unisom has been cut.
Harry Unisom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unisom fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Unisom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unisom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richlin but Richlin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Unisom shoots in but Richlin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Richlin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Unisom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unisom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richlin as he jumps to the side.
Unisom is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Richlin.
Unisom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Unisom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unisom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richlin as he avoids it easily.
Richlin scores with a nice strike.
Unisom defending well as Richlin loads up on a big left hand.
Richlin misses with a wild body shot.
Richlin cracks Unisom with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Richlin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Unisom to stand back up!
Unisom is rocked!
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!
Richlin connects with a stiff jab that staggers Unisom - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Richlin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roose Bolton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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165 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roose Bolton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Bolton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bolton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hogan looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolton is just out of range.
Hogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolton.
Bolton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bolton swinging wilding here.
Hogan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bolton.
A right-left combo lands from Hogan.
A telegraphed right hand from Hogan misses the target.
Bolton dips to his left and cracks Hogan with an uppercut!
Hogan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolton.
Bolton lands a jab to the nose.
Bolton scores with a sloppy right hand. Hogan should have avoided that one.
Bolton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hogan circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Bolton.
Hogan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bolton throws an overhand right that lands on Hogan's shoulder, as Hogan tries to avoid the shot.
Bolton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Bolton misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolton throws out the jab.
A big right from Bolton misses.
Bolton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hogan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hogan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hogan swinging wilding here.
Bolton throws a right and a left that Hogan avoids nicely.
Bolton misses with a straight left.
Hogan shoots in but Bolton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bolton misses with a double jab
and Hogan counters with a takedown into side control.
Bolton gets back to half guard.
Bolton kicks off Hogan and gets to his feet.
Bolton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolton misses with a double jab
and Hogan moves into the clinch.
Bolton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bolton is looking to control Hogan's arms but Hogan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bolton has his back to the cage.
Hogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bolton misses with a few strikes there.
Bolton is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Hogan or perhaps it was just good defense by Bolton which made him look bad.
Bolton moves out of range as Hogan throws a body kick.
A punch combination from Bolton misses.
Bolton swinging wilding here.
Bolton misses with a double jab.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolton as he jumps to the side.
Roose Bolton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Hogan.
Bolton misses with a looping left.
Hogan slips under a jab.
Hogan throws a hook to the side of Bolton's head but Bolton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolton misses with a double jab
and Bolton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolton throws a nice looking combination but Hogan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolton.
Hogan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bolton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hogan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hogan slips nicely into half guard.
Hogan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hogan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bolton to take his back!
Hogan tries to keep control of the position but Bolton is staying busy.
Bolton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hogan's arms.
Well, with Hogan on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bolton is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hogan is looking to control Bolton but Bolton is wriggling around and keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogan working for the choke.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Hogan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bolton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hogan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolton misses with a series of wild punches.
Bolton scores with a sloppy right hand. Hogan should have avoided that one.
Bolton throws a shot from downtown. Hogan moves away and avoids it.
Bolton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bolton.
It looks like Josh Hogan has been cut.
Roose Bolton is winning the standup battle so far.
Hogan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolton throws a body punch but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bolton but Bolton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hogan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roose Bolton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hogan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bolton's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan wants to control from the top but Bolton keeps moving.
Hogan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolton looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolton, not yet.
Bolton will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hogan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hogan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bolton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hogan taking a breather here.
Hogan advances nicely into full mount.
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.
Hogan controlling from mount.
Hogan tries to control but Bolton wriggling away.
Bolton is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bolton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hogan.
Bolton has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolton can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Bolton taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josh Hogan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Untlicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Swiftwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Untlicker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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178 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Untlicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glenn Swiftwater!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swiftwater shoots in but Untlicker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Untlicker throws a right hand that Swiftwater ducks under and follows up with a left that Swiftwater also avoids with ease.
Swiftwater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Swiftwater fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chris Untlicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Swiftwater.
Swiftwater dodges the punch combination from Untlicker.
A cross from Untlicker lands.
Untlicker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Swiftwater avoids the head kick by Untlicker.
Untlicker misses with a wild combination.
Swiftwater shoots in but no luck this time.
Swiftwater shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Swiftwater was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Swiftwater landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Untlicker trying desperately to get to his feet.
Untlicker is looking to improve his position but Swiftwater isn't that keen on the idea.
Swiftwater jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Untlicker manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Swiftwater trying to control the position but Untlicker is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Untlicker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Untlicker wants to control but Swiftwater is keeping him busy.
Untlicker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Swiftwater manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Swiftwater keeping moving, preventing Untlicker from controlling successfully.
Untlicker won't allow Swiftwater to sweep him here.
Untlicker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Untlicker tries to free his leg and advance position but Swiftwater is retaining full guard.
Untlicker works over Swiftwater with some ground and pound from guard.
Untlicker 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.
Untlicker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Swiftwater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Untlicker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Swiftwater's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Untlicker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swiftwater looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Untlicker!
Swiftwater looks gassed!
The referee warns Untlicker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Swiftwater is going olschool here, as he tries to force Untlicker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Untlicker shrugs it off.
Swiftwater fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Swiftwater looking to control but Untlicker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Swiftwater landing punches.
Untlicker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Untlicker is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Untlicker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Untlicker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Untlicker is trying to control the position but Swiftwater postures up.
Swiftwater trying to control the position from guard on top but Untlicker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swiftwater is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Untlicker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Untlicker has escaped and now he's on top!
Untlicker cracks Swiftwater with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Untlicker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Swiftwater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Untlicker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Untlicker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Swiftwater is trying to keep Untlicker in close.
Swiftwater keeping full guard, as Untlicker tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swiftwater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Untlicker is one step ahead there.
Swiftwater utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Untlicker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Swiftwater takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Swiftwater shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swiftwater shoots in for a takedown but Untlicker shows good takedown defense.
Swiftwater misses with a takedown attempt - Untlicker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chris Untlicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Swiftwater.
Untlicker throws a one two combo.
Untlicker cracks Swiftwater with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Swiftwater dodges the punch combination from Untlicker.
Chris Untlicker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Untlicker throws a right and a left that Swiftwater avoids nicely.
Swiftwater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Untlicker is fending him off so far but Swiftwater persists. Nope, Untlicker circles away and we're back to standing.
Untlicker jabs Swiftwater right on the nose. Swiftwater blinks but takes it well.
Untlicker misses with the combination.
Swiftwater moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Untlicker misses its intended target.
Swiftwater has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Untlicker finds it's way round the side to connect with Swiftwater's head.
Swiftwater takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Untlicker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swiftwater has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Untlicker misses with a few strikes there.
Untlicker connects with a single shot there.
Swiftwater swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Untlicker to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Untlicker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Untlicker.
Untlicker clobbers Swiftwater with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Untlicker throws a series of punches but Swiftwater moves out of range.
Untlicker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Swiftwater changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Untlicker tries to avoid it but Swiftwater manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Untlicker to the ground. Untlicker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Untlicker stalks Swiftwater and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Swiftwater's face. Swiftwater staggers backwards, shaken.
Swiftwater fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Swiftwater scores with a jab to the jaw.
Untlicker clobbers Swiftwater with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Swiftwater clinches with his opponent.
Untlicker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Swiftwater letting Untlicker take a breather here.
Untlicker has a couple of punches blocked by Swiftwater.
Swiftwater has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Untlicker is trying to keep an underhook but Swiftwater manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Untlicker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Untlicker.
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!
Swiftwater drops back looking for a leg! Untlicker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Untlicker manages to kick Swiftwater off! Swiftwater jumps back into Untlicker's guard.
Untlicker wants to sweep here but Swiftwater controlling him for the moment.
Swiftwater scoring with punches to the head and body.
Swiftwater wants to control from the top but Untlicker keeps moving.
Swiftwater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Untlicker is keeping the position for now.
Untlicker looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Untlicker looking for a sweep. Not yet Untlicker, not yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Swiftwater shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Swiftwater was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Untlicker tries to reverse the position but Swiftwater maintains control.
Untlicker tries to lock up and control but Swiftwater gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Swiftwater is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Swiftwater scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Untlicker?
Swiftwater is going olschool here, as he tries to force Untlicker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Untlicker shrugs it off.
Swiftwater thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swiftwater throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Untlicker holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Swiftwater tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Swiftwater looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Untlicker wants to control but Swiftwater is having none of it.
Untlicker is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swiftwater wants to finish this one by submission but Untlicker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Swiftwater.
Swiftwater prevents Untlicker from getting the reversal.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Untlicker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Untlicker throws a right hand that Swiftwater ducks under and follows up with a left that Swiftwater also avoids with ease.
Untlicker lands with a right hand.
Swiftwater bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Swiftwater has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Untlicker is looking for a sweep.
Swiftwater wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Untlicker, who protects the arm well.
Untlicker is trying to improve his position.
Swiftwater is trying to get an arm triangle but Untlicker is defending well.
Untlicker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Untlicker is looking to control Swiftwater's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Untlicker avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swiftwater is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Untlicker trying to control but Swiftwater postures up.
Swiftwater working Untlicker over with strikes.
Untlicker wants to control but Swiftwater is keeping busy.
Untlicker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Untlicker.
Swiftwater stopping the sweep attempt from Untlicker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Untlicker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Swiftwater with a poor takedown
and Untlicker counters with a right hand to the body.
Swiftwater shoots in and drives through. Untlicker sprawls well.
Untlicker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Swiftwater shoots in but no luck this time.
Chris Untlicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Swiftwater.
Swiftwater moves away from the strike by Untlicker.
Swiftwater scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Swiftwater closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Untlicker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Swiftwater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Untlicker tries to get to full guard but Swiftwater has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn Swiftwater has got the better of the ground game so far.
Swiftwater looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Glenn Swiftwater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swiftwater is looking to stall here but Untlicker recovers full guard.
Swiftwater throwing strikes but missing.
Swiftwater tries to free his leg and advance position but Untlicker is retaining full guard.
Untlicker is looking to stand up but Swiftwater isn't so interested in that idea.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Untlicker lands the left hand.
Swiftwater drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Untlicker is looking for a triangle but Swiftwater pushes his legs off easily.
Swiftwater working some strikes from top position.
Untlicker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Swiftwater!
Swiftwater keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Untlicker with shots to the head and body - Swiftwater looks very uncomfortable down there.
Untlicker with a couple of short strikes.
Untlicker wants to control the pace but Swiftwater is squirming around nicely.
Swiftwater slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glenn Swiftwater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Untlicker 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chris Untlicker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Honcho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncomfortable Positions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Honcho might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 30 Seconds to Mars- Battle of One. Uncomfortable Positions told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Honcho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uncomfortable Positions!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Positions misses with a jab, cross combination.
Positions gets caught flat footed, as Honcho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Positions working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honcho.
Positions avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Positions trying to strike off his back.
Positions trying to keep a closed guard but Honcho is proving a slippery customer.
Honcho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Honcho lands a couple of digs.
Positions preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Honcho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Positions keeps the fight on the outside.
Honcho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Positions lands a nice looking body shot.
Honcho swats away the attempt to clinch by Positions.
Honcho shoots for a takedown but Positions saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Uncomfortable Positions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honcho's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Honcho duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Positions looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Honcho!
Positions landing strikes, looking to finish!
Positions with the ground and pound from mount.
Honcho slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Positions wants to take a breather but Honcho is having none of it.
Honcho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Positions scores with a couple of nice shots.
Honcho is trying to control but can't.
Positions prevents Honcho from improving his position.
Honcho punching from the bottom.
Honcho is looking for a sweep. Positions is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Honcho has hold of Positions's hands but Positions slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Honcho is breathing heavily.
Positions is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Positions landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Positions lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Positions looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Honcho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Positions winds up and cracks Honcho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Positions wants to work for an arm triangle but Honcho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Positions missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Honcho is not content to let Positions control the position.
Nice strikes from Positions there.
Positions throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honcho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Positions's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Positions's back!
Positions rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Positions regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Honcho.
Honcho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Positions throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honcho thows a big elbow that misses.
Honcho working some strikes from top position.
Positions is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Honcho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Positions working for a triangle but Honcho defends it easily.
Honcho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honcho working some strikes from top position.
Positions lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Honcho!
Honcho wants to hold on but Positions pushes him away.
BOOM! Positions connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Positions unloading with bombs!
Positions lands a big shot there that rocks Honcho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Honcho throwing hammer fists to the chest of Positions. What's that going to do exactly?
Positions wants to control the pace but Honcho is squirming around nicely.
Honcho takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Uncomfortable Positions dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Positions swinging wilding here.
Honcho misses with a head kick.
Honcho scores with a head kick.
Positions fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Honcho sprawls well initially but Positions persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Positions is working for a kimura but Honcho is defending it quite comfortably.
Positions is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Honcho misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Positions is breathing heavily.
Positions wants to pass to mount but Honcho is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Positions looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Positions working over Honcho with some ground and pound. Honcho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Honcho taking some punishment here, with Positions in his half guard.
Honcho is pressing down on Positions's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Honcho wants to sweep but no luck.
Positions looking to pass the guard.
Honcho tries to strike from the bottom.
Positions keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Honcho's head.
Positions drops back looking for a leg! Honcho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Honcho manages to kick Positions off! Positions jumps back into Honcho's guard.
Positions forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Positions lands a nice short elbow.
Honcho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Honcho.
Positions cracks Honcho with a solid left hand.
Honcho 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.
Positions works over Honcho with some ground and pound from guard.
Positions scoring with some ground and pound.
Positions preventing the sweep.
Positions landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honcho punching to the body, from the bottom.
Positions drops back looking for a leg! Honcho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Honcho manages to kick Positions off! Positions jumps back into Honcho's guard.
Positions wants to pass the guard but Honcho is keeping the position.
Honcho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Positions won't allow Honcho to sweep him here.
Positions stands and throws Honcho's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Positions working the head with strikes.
Positions has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Positions working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Honcho looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Positions! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Uncomfortable Positions!
Uncomfortable Positions is the new welterweight champion!
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