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VFC 36.5: Steak vs. Dreamie PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Anderson (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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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric North!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for North on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and North counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
North tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
North is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric North. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but North is blocking nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
The is referee keeping an eye on Anderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent North's takedown attempt.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
North drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
North has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but North blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
North fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from North.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but North blocks it.
North drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
North scores a takedown into full mount!
North is breathing heavily.
North swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Anderson is now in North's guard. A big mistake from North there, giving up the dominant position!
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.
North can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anderson trying to control the action but North is working from the bottom.
Anderson is pressing down on North's thigh, looking to free his foot. North is holding on for now.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
North is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anderson is tying to control. North wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
North is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Anderson stalling in the clinch.
North avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson stalling the fight.
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to North's face.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to North's face.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
North drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
North has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson connects with a knee to the head.
Anderson cracks North with a nice body shot.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but North blocks it.
North tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
North takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but North blocks it.
Knees to the body from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming North to the mat! North manages to get full guard.
North 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.
North keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson stands up over North, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
North trying to control the position.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson chips away with some ground and pound.
North working a defensive guard here.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. North is keeping the position for now.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anderson wants to control from the top but North keeps moving.
North throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson postures up.
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.
North has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson slips nicely into half guard.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but North keeps working.
North keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
North on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
North is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back!
North misses with a punch to the head.
Anderson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
North is trying to stick to Anderson's back but Anderson is turning into North. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in North's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Anderson.
North working a defensive guard but Anderson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Anderson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
North tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
North is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Anderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish North?
Anderson wants to control the pace but North is squirming around nicely.
Anderson with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Anderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and North counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
North is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson has control of North's left arm, preventing North from doing any damage.
Anderson 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.
North postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson working for a triangle but North defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
North pushes down on Anderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
North thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
North is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
North wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson trying to control but North postures up.
Anderson tries to roll over but North keeps him under control.
Paul Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
North fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Anderson tries to clinch up
and North counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
North wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but North is having none of it.
Anderson can't keep his opponent in guard - North advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
North wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
North is looking to stall here but Anderson recovers full guard.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Eric North has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
North tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paul Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric North showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CARMINE LACONA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Klein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, CARMINE LACONA!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klein throws a series of punches but LACONA avoids them all with ease.
Klein lands with an uppercut that bounces LACONA off the cage and back into rage.
LACONA ducks under a wild hook from Klein.
A combination from Klein does no damage.
LACONA has a takedown stuffed.
Klein takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Klein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LACONA tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klein swivels and escapes.
Klein sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
LACONA changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klein tries to avoid it but LACONA manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klein to the ground. Klein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cody Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CARMINE LACONA.
Klein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klein misses with a wild combination.
Klein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Klein throws a nice looking combination but LACONA bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klein lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Klein looks to land a combination but LACONA avoids it well.
Klein looks to land a combination but LACONA avoids it well.
Klein is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Klein.
LACONA forces Klein back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LACONA manages to break the clinch.
LACONA dodges the punch combination from Klein.
LACONA fails in his attempt to clinch.
LACONA looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Klein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klein misses with a series of wild punches.
LACONA thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Klein if he has to take too many more of those.
LACONA is looking to clinch.
LACONA scoring well with a low kick there.
LACONA throws a leg kick which misses Klein's front leg but catches the back leg as Klein tries to avoid it.
Klein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Klein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
LACONA gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LACONA pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Klein misses.
Klein takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Cody Klein has been cut.
LACONA scores with a decent looking hook.
LACONA moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LACONA lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Klein is rocked!
LACONA's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and LACONA duly obliges.
LACONA lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Klein backs up against the cage.
Klein throws a left and a right that both miss
and LACONA cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LACONA throws a nice head kick!
LACONA misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klein throws a hook but LACONA blocks it.
LACONA has Klein up against the cage in a clinch.
LACONA manages to break the clinch.
Cody Klein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klein misses with a double jab
and LACONA counters with a nice body shot.
A left and a right from LACONA both land. Nice combination.
LACONA goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
LACONA throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Klein's head.
Cody Klein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LACONA lands a high kick!
LACONA shoots for a takedown but Klein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
LACONA moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LACONA dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LACONA moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
LACONA lets loose with a powerful body kick. Klein will feel that in the morning.
LACONA clinches up against the cage.
LACONA breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klein falls off balance throwing a combination
and LACONA counters with a slapping leg kick.
LACONA pushes Klein up against the cage in a clinch.
Klein has had enough of the clinch but LACONA keeps him there for the moment.
Klein gets underhooks to prevent LACONA's takedown attempt.
Klein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Klein is trying to break free.
LACONA prevents Klein from breaking the clinch.
LACONA wants a takedown.
Klein manages to break the clinch.
Klein misses with a double jab
and LACONA counters with a series of strikes. Klein will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LACONA slips under a jab.
LACONA closes the distance and clinches.
Klein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LACONA wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LACONA tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Klein breaks the clinch.
Klein throws a nice looking combination but LACONA bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LACONA dodges the punch combination from Klein.
Klein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LACONA circles away quickly and effectively.
Klein tries to bum rush LACONA with a series of wild strikes but LACONA uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LACONA lands a high kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klein misses with a double jab.
Klein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klein misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
LACONA bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Klein's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CARMINE LACONA dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cody Klein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
LACONA tries to clinch up but Klein circles away and keeps his distance.
Klein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Klein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LACONA counters with a left and a right that stings Klein.
Klein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LACONA makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Klein really felt that one!
LACONA throws a leg kick which misses Klein's front leg but catches the back leg as Klein tries to avoid it.
LACONA slips a jab and a cross from Klein.
LACONA tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LACONA throws a right hand that Klein ducks under and follows up with a left that Klein also avoids with ease.
Klein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LACONA misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klein misses with a double jab
and LACONA counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Klein. No joy for LACONA on that attempt.
Klein falls off balance throwing a combination
and LACONA counters with an outside leg kick.
LACONA lands a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown by LACONA or perhaps it was just good defense by Klein which made him look bad.
Klein misses with a combination
and LACONA counters with a flying knee. Nice.
LACONA has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein throws a looping overhand right but LACONA ducks down to avoid it.
Klein throws a combination that misses
and LACONA cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by LACONA. That's going to slow Klein down.
LACONA closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Klein is trying to break free.
LACONA prevents Klein from breaking the clinch.
Klein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LACONA pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klein throws a combination that misses
and LACONA counters with a stiff right hand.
Klein throws a series of punches but LACONA moves out of range.
LACONA has a takedown stuffed.
Cody Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CARMINE LACONA.
Klein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LACONA with a body punch. A glancing blow.
LACONA tries to clinch there but Klein circles away.
Klein scores with a three punch combo!
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.
Klein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klein misses with a combination
and LACONA counters with a good low kick that Klein was not able to check.
LACONA works over Klein's head and body with a nice combination.
Klein lands with an overhand left.
Klein throws a combination that misses
and LACONA counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Klein tries to break the clinch but LACONA is controlling the position.
LACONA pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klein misses with the combination.
LACONA throws a right hand that Klein ducks under and follows up with a left that Klein also avoids with ease.
Klein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LACONA sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klein misses with a double jab
and LACONA counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Klein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and LACONA counters with a series of strikes. Klein will be more careful next time no doubt.
LACONA shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
LACONA wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klein keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Klein avoids the head kick by LACONA.
CARMINE LACONA seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Klein misses with a double jab
and LACONA counters with a slapping leg kick.
Klein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LACONA feints and as Klein raises his hands in defense, LACONA changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
LACONA wants to control from the top but Klein keeps moving.
Klein has his foot on LACONA's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LACONA works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klein has his hands on LACONA's head, controlling the position.
LACONA must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
LACONA wants to stand but Klein is controlling his posture from full guard.
Klein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LACONA gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Klein looking to hit a scissor sweep but LACONA is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CARMINE LACONA showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cody Klein's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
LACONA dodges the punch combination from Klein.
Klein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LACONA.
LACONA lands with a shot to the body.
Klein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klein moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Klein throws a series of punches but LACONA avoids them all with ease.
Jab from LACONA.
Klein misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LACONA throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
LACONA connects with a high kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klein throws a series of punches but LACONA avoids them all with ease.
LACONA shoots in but Klein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Klein is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from LACONA, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LACONA scores with a kick to the body.
LACONA lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
LACONA lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Klein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice jab there from LACONA.
LACONA lands with a kick to the temple. Klein shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Klein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LACONA doesn't seem bothered though.
Klein will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
LACONA moves into the clinch.
LACONA breaks from the clinch.
LACONA throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klein.
Klein misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Klein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klein falls off balance throwing a combination
and LACONA counters with a body kick that stops Klein in his tracks momentarily.
Klein throws a lazy right hand but LACONA sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LACONA counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Klein is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cody Klein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LACONA shoots in but Klein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Klein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LACONA counters with a straight right hand.
Klein has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Klein lands a jab to the nose.
Klein throws a hook but LACONA avoids it easily.
Klein misses with a combination
and LACONA counters with a straight right hand.
Klein misses with a double jab
and LACONA counters with a body kick that stops Klein in his tracks momentarily.
LACONA's corner calls for a 1-2. LACONA obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Klein misses with a double jab
and LACONA counters with a head kick. That will keep Klein thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
LACONA throws a shot to the body.
Klein misses with a wild combination.
Klein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klein looks to score with a jab to the body but LACONA is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LACONA throws a nice inside leg kick.
LACONA throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Klein takes a kick to the side of the head.
Klein falls off balance throwing a combination
and LACONA counters with a one-two to the body.
LACONA shoots in for a takedown but Klein shows good takedown defense.
Cody Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CARMINE LACONA.
Klein falls off balance throwing a combination
and LACONA counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Klein misses with a hook. LACONA ducked under it nicely.
Klein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LACONA is working the combinations to good effect here.
Klein stuffs the takedown.
Klein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LACONA counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LACONA takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
LACONA takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Klein throws a combination that misses
and LACONA counters with a two punch combo.
Klein throws a left and a right that both miss
and LACONA counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klein misses with a combination
and LACONA counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klein stuffs the takedown attempt from LACONA. LACONA gets slowly back to his feet.
Klein throws a hook but LACONA blocks it.
Klein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klein lands a nice shot that snaps LACONA's head back.
Klein misses with a double jab
and LACONA makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Klein misses with a combination
and LACONA counters with a straight right hand.
Cody Klein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LACONA has closed the distance and engaged Klein in a clinch.
LACONA tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klein smiles and moves away.
LACONA takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
CARMINE LACONA is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Left hook, right uppercut from Klein.
And that's the end of the fight!
CARMINE LACONA comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well LACONA 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CARMINE LACONA!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Fallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forrest Griffin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
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Good kicks
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forrest Griffin!
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, Neil Fallon!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fallon scores with a takedown into Griffin's guard.
Fallon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fallon thows a big elbow that misses.
Fallon thows a big elbow that misses.
Fallon thows a big elbow that misses.
Griffin trying to control the position.
Fallon lands a couple of elbows.
Fallon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fallon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fallon throwing strikes but missing.
Griffin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fallon throws a strike but Griffin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fallon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffin is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fallon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Griffin manages to get himself to full guard.
Fallon lands a couple of digs.
Fallon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fallon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fallon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Griffin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Griffin controls Fallon momentarily but Fallon frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fallon won't allow Griffin to sweep him 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.
Fallon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fallon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fallon scores with a takedown into Griffin's guard.
Fallon prevents Griffin from getting back to his feet.
Fallon trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fallon looking to pass the guard.
Griffin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fallon trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fallon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fallon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griffin looking to control.
Fallon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Griffin keeping full guard, as Fallon tries to pass.
Fallon chips away with some ground and pound.
Griffin trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fallon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Fallon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Griffin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Griffin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Griffin!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fallon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fallon wants to improve his position but Griffin is controlling well.
Fallon trying to control from the bottom.
Griffin wants to take a breather but Fallon is having none of it.
Fallon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Griffin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Griffin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Fallon dominated that round.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown by Fallon or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffin which made him look bad.
Fallon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffin pinned against the cage. Griffin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fallon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffin pinned against the cage. Griffin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Forrest Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Fallon.
No luck for Fallon with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Fallon with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin shoots in but no luck this time.
Griffin lands a jab.
Fallon is breathing heavily.
Griffin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fallon's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fallon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffin circles away.
Fallon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffin pinned against the cage. Griffin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fallon needs to keep his hands up - Griffin had a free shot at his head there.
Griffin lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fallon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griffin - the referee stops the clock and Fallon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griffin. Fallon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Griffin works over Fallon's head and body with a nice combination.
Fallon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fallon is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fallon is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffin finish him?
A head kick misses from Griffin.
Fallon seems to have recovered his senses.
Fallon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Griffin's waist but Griffin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fallon off to one side.
Griffin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Griffin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fallon. That did some damage!
Jab from Griffin.
Fallon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up with Fallon, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes Fallon against the cage but Fallon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fallon on the side of the head.
Neil Fallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fallon on the side of the head.
Fallon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fallon is trying to ground and pound but Griffin uses the momentary lack of control by Fallon to regain half guard.
Griffin is pressing down on Fallon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fallon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fallon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fallon.
Fallon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Fallon from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fallon wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.
Griffin trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fallon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
Fallon passes to side control.
Griffin gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fallon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fallon stops Griffin from getting back to his feet.
Fallon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Griffin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fallon.
Fallon is trying to control the action in half guard but Griffin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fallon with the ground and pound but Griffin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fallon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fallon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horrible takedown by Fallon or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffin which made him look bad.
Fallon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Fallon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Griffin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Fallon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Griffin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Griffin is trying to control Fallon's posture but Fallon avoids it.
Fallon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fallon trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Fallon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The strikes coming from Fallon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Griffin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fallon connects with a decent elbow.
Griffin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fallon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fallon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is trying to stand back up but Fallon is controlling him
Fallon is nestled in close to Griffin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fallon thows a huge punch but Griffin dodges it nicely.
Fallon is working for a submission of some sort.
Fallon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neil Fallon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fallon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Griffin is trying to stand.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fallon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is looking for a triangle but Fallon pushes his legs off easily.
Griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fallon.
Fallon postures up in Griffin's guard and throws a big left but Griffin blocks it.
Griffin wants to stand up but Fallon is controlling him.
Griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fallon.
Fallon wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Fallon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fallon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Griffin wants to stand and escape but Fallon is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fallon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is trying to get back to his feet.
Fallon working away.
Griffin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Griffin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Griffin taking a bit of punishment here - Fallon scoring with strikes.
Griffin parries the strikes from Fallon easily there. Fallon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Griffin to escape.
Griffin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet but Fallon drags him back down.
Griffin is trying to control Fallon's posture but Fallon avoids it.
Fallon lands an elbow.
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.
Fallon scoring with punches from side control.
Griffin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Griffin is trying to get back to half guard.
Fallon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Griffin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fallon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fallon is working Griffin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Griffin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Griffin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fallon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fallon trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Fallon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fallon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Fallon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Pearsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dengel has chosen Angel of Death as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Frank Pearsons!
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, Greg Dengel!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearsons lunges at Dengel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dengel's hand.
It looks like Greg Dengel has been cut.
Dengel wants to clinch.
Dengel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dengel takes one to the side of the head.
Pearsons gets a clinch.
Dengel breaks from the clinch.
Dengel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dengel misses with a body shot.
Dengel wants to clinch
and Pearsons moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearsons lands a takedown into guard.
Pearsons wants to control from the top but Dengel keeps moving.
Dengel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pearsons escapes and throws Dengel's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dengel sneaks back into half guard.
Pearsons trying to pass the guard but Dengel defending well.
Dengel gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel keeping moving, preventing Pearsons from controlling successfully.
Pearsons tries to stand but Dengel is controlling from the bottom.
Dengel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pearsons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dengel is keeping the position for now.
Pearsons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearsons trying to control the position from guard on top but Dengel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dengel looking for a guillotine here but Pearsons defends easily.
Dengel working for a triangle but Pearsons defends it easily.
Dengel looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearsons passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pearsons lands a few punches from side control.
Dengel is looking to regain half guard here but Pearsons keeps moving and retains side control.
Dengel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dengel tries to roll over but Pearsons keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearsons seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dengel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pearsons is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dengel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Pearsons winds up and cracks Dengel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dengel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pearsons lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pearsons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dengel is keeping the position for now.
Pearsons stopping the sweep attempt from Dengel.
Dengel can't keep his opponent in guard - Pearsons advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearsons is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Pearsons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Dengel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dengel darts in trying to clinch
and Pearsons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dengel looks to land a right hand but Pearsons moved out of range.
Dengel looks to land a body kick but Pearsons moved away.
Pearsons forces Dengel back against the cage and clinches.
Dengel trying to land knees to the body.
Dengel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dengel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Pearsons counter with a right hand.
Dengel shoots and misses
and Pearsons decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dengel's guard.
Dengel is rocked!
Pearsons passes Dengel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dengel is still in real trouble! Can Pearsons finish him?
Pearsons lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Dengel quite badly. Dengel pulls Pearsons in close trying to recover. Pearsons postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Dengel on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Dengel doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Pearsons!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tank Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastard comes into the arena with Hadouken - M.A.D blaring out of the sound system. Mayfield has chosen Its a great day - Paul Thorn 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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190 lbs
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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, Tank Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Mayfield!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mayfield lands with a cross.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayfield.
Bastard missing with a left hand there. Mayfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bastard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bastard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mayfield rushes Bastard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mayfield with a knee to the head.
Bastard wants to break free but Mayfield has control.
Still in the clinch, Mayfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bastard is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mayfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mayfield with a knee to the head.
Mayfield lands an uppercut.
Mayfield throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mayfield.
Mayfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bastard blocks it with crossed arms.
Mayfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mayfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mayfield scores a nice knee to the body.
Mayfield lands a knee to the head.
Bastard jumps guard but Mayfield stands there with Bastard around his waist. Bastard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayfield.
A shot in the inside from Mayfield.
Mayfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mayfield gets through Bastard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Mayfield.
Mayfield prevents Bastard from breaking the clinch.
Mayfield pushes Bastard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mayfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bastard's defenses.
Bastard tries to break the clinch but Mayfield is controlling the position.
Mayfield landing knees to the head.
Mayfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Mayfield.
Mayfield landing knees to the head.
Mayfield connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bastard's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Mayfield.
Bastard can't break the clinch.
Mayfield lands with a light punch inside.
Mayfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bastard's defenses.
Mayfield is stalling here.
Mayfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bastard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bastard is trying to break free.
Bastard wants to break free but Mayfield has control.
A knee to the head by Mayfield.
Mayfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mayfield lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayfield.
Bastard tries to break the clinch but Mayfield is controlling the position.
Mayfield lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard wants to break free but Mayfield has control.
Mayfield throws a head punch that misses.
Mayfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bastard tries to break the clinch but Mayfield is controlling the position.
Mayfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayfield.
Mayfield dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bastard blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayfield.
Bastard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mayfield tries to land a knee to the head but Bastard blocks with his arms.
Mayfield is pushing Bastard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mayfield lands an elbow inside.
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.
Bastard wants to break free but Mayfield has control.
Mayfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Mayfield.
Mayfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mayfield misses with some punches.
Mayfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mayfield has a couple of punches blocked by Bastard.
Mayfield lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Mayfield.
Mayfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mayfield lands an elbow inside that Bastard shrugs off.
Bastard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mayfield prevents it.
Mayfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls for Mayfield to work.
Mayfield looking to throw knees to the head but Bastard is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Mayfield dominated that round.
That's time! Bastard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bastard misses with a double jab.
Mayfield walks into a jab.
Mayfield clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Mayfield.
Bastard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bastard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mayfield scores with a knee to the head.
Mayfield prevents Bastard from breaking the clinch.
Bastard wants to get back to striking at distance but Mayfield won't allow it.
Mayfield landing knees to the head.
Bastard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mayfield misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bastard is looking to break free of the clinch but Mayfield has double underhooks.
Mayfield scores with a shot to the side of Bastard's head.
Bastard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mayfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mayfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayfield.
Mayfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mayfield landing knees to the head.
Bastard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mayfield stalling in the clinch.
Mayfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bastard backwards.
Mayfield lands a nice uppercut.
Mayfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayfield misses with some punches.
Mayfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bastard backwards.
Mayfield scores with a knee to the head.
Mayfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bastard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mayfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mayfield lands with a light punch inside.
Bastard tries to break the clinch but Mayfield is controlling the position.
Mayfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mayfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bastard backwards.
Mayfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bastard can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Mayfield.
Mayfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bastard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bastard has had enough of the clinch but Mayfield keeps him there for the moment.
Mayfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bastard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bastard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mayfield working aggressively here.
Mayfield lands an elbow inside that Bastard shrugs off.
Mayfield keeps control of Bastard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mayfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield prevents Bastard from breaking the clinch.
Mayfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayfield misses with some punches.
Bastard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mayfield scores with a knee to the head.
Bastard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bastard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mayfield is breathing heavily.
Mayfield prevents Bastard from breaking the clinch.
Mayfield lands a shot to the body.
Mayfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mayfield connects with a knee to the head.
Mayfield with a knee to the head.
Bastard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bastard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mayfield connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bastard's face.
Mayfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mayfield.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mayfield lands a nice elbow.
Mayfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bastard backwards.
Mayfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bastard or not.
Mayfield lands a nice elbow.
Mayfield lands a shot to the body.
Bastard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bastard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bastard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mayfield unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bastard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mayfield gets through Bastard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mayfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastard is looking to break free of the clinch but Mayfield has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bastard.
Mayfield lands a nice elbow.
Mayfield prevents Bastard from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Mayfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mayfield throws a combination that misses
and Bastard counters with a left and a right that stings Mayfield.
Bastard cracks Mayfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mayfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bastard keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot lands for Bastard.
Mayfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayfield clinches with his opponent.
A knee to the head by Mayfield.
Bastard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mayfield tries a knee to the head but Bastard blocks it.
Mayfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mayfield landing knees to the body.
Mayfield landing knees to the body.
Mayfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mayfield lands a nice elbow.
Mayfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mayfield lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mayfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice elbow from Mayfield.
Mayfield lands an uppercut.
Mayfield lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mayfield.
Mayfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bastard is trying to break the clinch but Mayfield has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Mayfield.
Mayfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bastard's defenses.
Mayfield landing knees to the head.
Mayfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Mayfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
Bastard wants to break free but Mayfield has control.
Bastard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mayfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bastard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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.
Bastard wants to get back to striking at distance but Mayfield won't allow it.
Mayfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bastard.
Mayfield misses with the head strike.
Mayfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mayfield stalling in the clinch.
Bastard tries to break the clinch but Mayfield is controlling the position.
Mayfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mayfield looking to throw knees to the head but Bastard is blocking nicely.
Mayfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bastard is trying to break free.
Bastard is trying to break the clinch but Mayfield has him pressed against the cage.
Mayfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bastard backwards.
Bastard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield effectively controlling the action here.
Mayfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mayfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayfield.
Mayfield leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mayfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mayfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayfield lands a left hand.
Mayfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mayfield scores with a hook to the body.
Mayfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Mayfield.
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.
Mayfield unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bastard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mayfield stalling against the cage.
Bastard wants a takedown.
Mayfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tank Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayfield pushes Bastard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayfield connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bastard's face.
Mayfield lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mayfield lands a damaging elbow.
Bastard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bastard has had enough of the clinch but Mayfield keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Mayfield.
Bastard tries to break the clinch but Mayfield is controlling the position.
Bastard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mayfield - that landed with a thud.
Mayfield connects with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Mayfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mayfield winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Mayfield!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Druff (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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191 lbs
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188 lbs
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Pepper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Druff!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Druff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pepper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Druff ducks under a wild hook from Pepper.
Pepper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Druff scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pepper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Druff is working away from the top position though.
Pepper is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Druff is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pepper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pepper is trying to control but can't.
Druff seems to be working for a kimura but Pepper defends the submission attempt.
Pepper wants to get back to full guard.
Druff is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Pepper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pepper trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Druff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pepper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Druff.
Pepper wants to get back to full guard.
Pepper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Druff on the ground.
Druff is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Druff is looking for a kimura but Pepper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Druff to get the leverage.
Pepper trying to hold on to Druff's head to control him but Druff postures up.
Druff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Druff seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pepper is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dan Druff!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Richlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marion Moesby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richlin comes to the cage accompanied by Real American Heroes: Mr. Losing Locker Room Reporter. Moesby has chosen Shipping up to Boston as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Richlin!
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, Marion Moesby!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moesby misses with a head kick.
Richlin fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moesby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richlin has closed the distance and engaged Moesby in a clinch.
Moesby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Richlin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Moesby is trying to keep an underhook but Richlin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Richlin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moesby taking some punishment here, with Richlin in his 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. Richlin connects with a nice short shot to Moesby's temple.
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. Richlin connects with a nice short shot to Moesby's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moesby is looking to escape.
Richlin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moesby tries to kick Richlin off but Richlin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Moesby is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Richlin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Richlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moesby keeps working.
Richlin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richlin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Richlin is nestled in close to Moesby, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Richlin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Richlin connects with a nice short shot to Moesby's temple.
Richlin trying to control from half guard but Moesby is working away.
Richlin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moesby wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richlin seems to be working for a kimura but Moesby defends the submission attempt.
Richlin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moesby actively working from the bottom here.
Moesby looks gassed!
Richlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Richlin lands with a punch from half guard.
Richlin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Richlin working Moesby over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richlin works his way into side control.
Richlin cracks Moesby with a big right hand but Moesby just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Moesby is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Richlin working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Richlin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richlin is working Moesby over with some ground and pound from side control.
Moesby is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Moesby takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Richlin grinds an elbow into Moesby's temple.
Moesby is working to avoid the ground and pound but Richlin connects with a decent elbow.
Richlin 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.
Moesby is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Richlin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Richlin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Moesby takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Moesby takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Richlin has an Americana. Moesby didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Richlin is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Richlin hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Frank Richlin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saul Reznor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Sanchez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Saul Reznor's chin.
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164 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saul Reznor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruno Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reznor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reznor is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Reznor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sanchez is being controlled here.
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Reznor decides to stand back up. Reznor steps back and let's Sanchez get back to his feet.
Reznor scores with a one two! Sanchez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reznor counters with a single leg into guard. Sanchez didn't expect that.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Reznor working some strikes from top position.
Reznor passes into half guard.
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reznor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reznor working for a submission but Sanchez is keeping him at bay.
Reznor scoring with strikes but Sanchez is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznor has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Sanchez is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saul Reznor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Roberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Hallow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hallow has chosen Hells Bells - AC/DC as his entrance music. Joao Roberto has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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195 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joao Roberto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Hallow!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hallow throws a right and a left that Roberto avoids nicely.
Roberto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hallow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberto wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Hallow as Roberto shoots in.
Hallow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberto tries to clinch up.
Hallow clinches up with Roberto and pushes him back against the cage.
Roberto has had enough of the clinch but Hallow keeps him there for the moment.
Hallow pulls Roberto into guard.
Roberto wants to stand but Hallow has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Roberto wants to pass the guard but Hallow is keeping the position.
Roberto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberto stands up and waves to Hallow to follow him.
Roberto tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roberto gets caught flat footed, as Hallow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Roberto wants to sweep but no luck.
Roberto being controlled here, momentarily.
Roberto looking for a guillotine here but Hallow defends easily.
Roberto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hallow passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberto is looking for a sweep. Hallow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberto wants to get back to full guard but Hallow has mounted him!
Roberto working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Roberto tries to get to full guard but Hallow has control of the leg.
Hallow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roberto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hallow.
Hallow prevents Roberto from standing back up.
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.
Roberto trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roberto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roberto looking for a guillotine here but Hallow defends easily.
Roberto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hallow controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberto looking for a guillotine here but Hallow defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Hallow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Roberto throws a right and a left that Hallow avoids nicely.
Hallow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Brad Hallow has been cut.
Roberto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hallow counters by moving into the clinch.
Hallow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roberto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Roberto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hallow.
Roberto tries to keep at a distance but Hallow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hallow is looking to break free of the clinch but Roberto has double underhooks.
Hallow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Roberto tries to pull guard but Hallow holds him up against the cage and eventually Roberto drops back down to his feet.
Hallow cracks Roberto with a nice body shot.
Roberto looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Roberto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hallow lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hallow lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Hallow.
Hallow ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hallow no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hallow is trying to keep Roberto in close.
Hallow wriggles free and stands up.
Hallow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Roberto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hallow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hallow.
Hallow gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Roberto looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hallow passes into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hallow has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hallow clinches but Roberto breaks the clinch
and Roberto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hallow's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roberto's guard.
Hallow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hallow stands up from Roberto's guard - Hallow perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hallow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roberto throws a head kick that half lands.
Roberto throws a sloppy head kick and Hallow moves out of range easily.
Roberto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hallow moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallow drags the fight down to the ground.
Roberto advances position into side control!
Roberto throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Roberto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roberto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hallow keeps working.
Roberto tries for a kimura but Hallow is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hallow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Roberto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brad Hallow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hallow trying to control from the bottom.
Hallow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Roberto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hallow is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hallow has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Hallow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brad Hallow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hallow misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hallow turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Roberto wants to get back to his feet.
Roberto is trying to improve his position.
Hallow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hallow presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Hallow controlling from mount.
Roberto working to try and regain half guard.
Roberto trying desperately to get to his feet.
Roberto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberto is refusing to be controlled, as Hallow sits in half guard.
Roberto is looking to improve his position.
Roberto wants to get back to full guard but Hallow has mounted him!
Hallow manages to capitalize on a mistake by Roberto to take his back!
Hallow is trying to stick to Roberto's back but Roberto is turning into Hallow. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hallow's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Roberto.
Roberto wants to stand but Hallow is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Hallow is controlling Roberto's posture.
Roberto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hallow is retaining full guard.
Hallow keeping moving, preventing Roberto from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberto wants to stand and escape but instead Hallow has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Hallow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hallow winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Hallow!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Steak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Dreamie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dreamie's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Steak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Dreamie!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steak stuffs the takedown.
Dreamie shoots for a double leg takedown but Steak sprawls well. He's pushed Dreamie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dreamie misses with a takedown attempt - Steak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chuck Steak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Dreamie.
Steak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dreamie on the side of the head.
It looks like Rick Dreamie has been cut.
Steak throws a head kick that misses.
Dreamie tries for a takedown but Steak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dreamie tries to clinch but Steak moves out of range.
No luck for Dreamie with that takedown attempt.
Dreamie blocks a head kick by Steak.
Steak throws a head kick that misses.
Steak cracks Dreamie with an uppercut from hell and Dreamie crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Steak's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Dreamie is rocked!
Dreamie looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steak is looking to stand up but Dreamie won't let him.
Dreamie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dreamie looking for a guillotine here but Steak defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steak decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Steak tries a head kick but it misses.
Dreamie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dreamie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steak's waist but Steak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dreamie off to one side.
Dreamie blocks a head kick by Steak.
Steak tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steak rushes Dreamie and presses him up against the cage.
Dreamie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Steak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dreamie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dreamie shoots in but Steak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steak throws a head kick that misses.
Steak throws a head kick but Dreamie moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Steak.
Nice takedown defense from Steak. No joy for Dreamie on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Steak.
Steak lands with a slapping head kick.
That has opened up Rick Dreamie's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreamie closes the distance and clinches up with Steak, looking for a takedown. Dreamie pushes Steak against the cage but Steak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dreamie tries for a takedown but Steak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dreamie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Steak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dreamie.
Dreamie wants to pass the guard but Steak is defending well.
Dreamie wants to stand up but Steak is controlling the position.
Steak tries to kick Dreamie off but Dreamie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dreamie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steak is just riding it out for now. Dreamie eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steak is defending against the submission attempts here by Dreamie.
Steak is trying to stand up here but Dreamie is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Steak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Dreamie'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.
Steak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dreamie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steak's waist but Steak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dreamie off to one side.
Dreamie slips under a jab from Steak.
Dreamie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Steak takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Steak is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dreamie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dreamie lands a nice shot to the head.
Dreamie looking to isolate an arm here. Steak doesn't see it coming and as Dreamie extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Dreamie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Dreamie!
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