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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bowhime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teddy Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Bowhime!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowhime fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bowhime looks for a takedown but Bear sprawls well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bowhime pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bear is looking to break free of the clinch but Bowhime has double underhooks.
Bowhime lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Teddy Bear has been cut.
Bowhime creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bear's defenses.
Bear managing to block the knees to the body from Bowhime.
Bowhime is working for takedown but Bear is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bowhime lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bowhime throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bear avoids the elbow strike from Bowhime, against the cage.
Bowhime changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bear fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Teddy Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bowhime.
Bowhime tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bear keeps the fight on the outside.
Bowhime tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
John Bowhime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bowhime looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bowhime doesn't manage to clinch there - Bear circles away.
Bowhime forces Bear back against the cage and clinches.
Bear tries to score a body lock takedown but Bowhime shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bowhime using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bowhime with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bowhime misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bear.
Bear jumps guard and drags Bowhime to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Bowhime from controlling successfully.
Bear is breathing heavily.
Bowhime thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bowhime trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
Bowhime won't allow Bear to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowhime drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bear dives on top into guard.
Bear trying to control but Bowhime is working from the bottom.
Bowhime pushes a forearm under Bear's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bear is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Bowhime!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ryba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Why Can't We Be Friends?. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike Ryba!
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, Wesley Storm!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryba tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
Ryba throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Storm blocks a head kick by Ryba.
Ryba wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
Ryba has closed the distance and engaged Storm in a clinch.
Ryba lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ryba connects with a knee to the head.
Storm tries to pull guard but Ryba won't allow it.
Storm goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ryba prevents it.
Storm has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ryba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mike Ryba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Storm.
Storm looks gassed!
Ryba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Storm wants to break free but Ryba has control.
Ryba with a knee to the head.
Ryba scores with a knee to the head.
Ryba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ryba lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ryba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryba throws a nice head kick!
Ryba closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryba connects with a knee to the head.
Ryba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Storm.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Storm takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ryba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mike Ryba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryba lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ryba pushes Storm up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryba breaks from the clinch.
Ryba throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ryba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ryba throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ryba moves into the clinch successfully.
Ryba looking to throw knees to the head but Storm is blocking nicely.
Storm tries to pull guard but Ryba won't allow it.
Ryba tries a knee to the head but Storm blocks it.
Storm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Storm tries to pull guard but Ryba won't allow it.
Storm tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ryba smiles and moves away.
Ryba clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Storm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryba circles away.
Ryba throws a head kick that Storm semi-blocks.
Ryba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Storm shoots for a double leg takedown but Ryba sprawls well. He's pushed Storm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ryba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Storm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Storm shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Storm showed some decent athleticism there.
Storm prevents Ryba from standing back up.
Storm tries to pass to full mount but Ryba defends it.
Storm trying to control from half guard but Ryba is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryba wants to get back to his feet.
Storm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryba keeps working.
Storm is trying to work for a kimura but Ryba is defending well.
Ryba wants to get back to his feet.
Storm controlling the action here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Storm looks for a takedown but Ryba sprawls well.
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.
Ryba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm avoids the head kick by Ryba.
Storm tries for a takedown but Ryba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Storm.
Ryba darts in and clinches Storm up against the cage.
Storm tries for a takedown. No joy.
Storm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryba.
Storm is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ryba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ryba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ryba lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Storm's face.
Storm takes a knee right on the jaw!
Storm has Ryba pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Storm pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ryba tumbling to the mat - Storm dives into Ryba's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryba wants to stand up but Storm is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ryba dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Storm tries for a takedown but Ryba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ryba scores with a head kick.
Storm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ryba is fending him off so far but Storm persists. Nope, Ryba circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike Ryba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryba lands with a slapping head kick.
Ryba lands a head kick!
Ryba throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.
Ryba takes the fight into the clinch.
Ryba lands a knee to the head.
Ryba lands a knee to the head.
Storm takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ryba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ryba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mike Ryba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Storm.
Ryba tries a head kick but it misses.
Mike Ryba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Storm goes for a takedown attempt but Ryba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryba tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ryba is fending him off so far but Storm persists. Nope, Ryba circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryba lands with a slapping head kick.
Storm gets the takedown into side control.
Storm trying to control the position but Ryba is working away.
Storm in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ryba is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ryba throws Storm to one side and escapes!
Ryba clinches with his opponent.
Ryba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Storm changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ryba tries to clinch
and Storm counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm won't allow Ryba to get back to his feet.
Storm trying to control but Ryba is working from the bottom.
Ryba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Storm.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryba pushes Storm off and gets back to his feet.
Storm shoots in but no luck this time.
Ryba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Storm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ryba is able to avoid easily.
Ryba closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm jumps guard but Ryba stands there with Storm around his waist. Storm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ryba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mike Ryba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ryba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ryba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Storm's face.
Ryba landing knees to the head.
Ryba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Storm can't break the clinch.
Storm gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryba uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ryba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ryba tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryba throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Ryba tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.
Storm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ryba lands a head kick!
Storm shoots for a double leg takedown but Ryba sprawls well. He's pushed Storm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryba moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Ryba wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
Ryba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Storm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ryba tries to avoid it but Storm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ryba to the ground. Ryba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Storm shoots for a double leg takedown but Ryba sprawls well. He's pushed Storm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Storm with that takedown attempt.
Ryba tries to clinch up.
Storm throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ryba connects with a high kick.
Storm shoots in for a double leg but Ryba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Storm.
Ryba drives through and clinches with Storm against the cage.
Storm tries to score a body lock takedown but Ryba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Storm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ryba dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Storm closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ryba to the mat! Ryba manages to get full guard.
Storm stops Ryba from standing up.
Ryba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Storm on the ground.
Storm wants to control from the top but Ryba keeps moving.
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryba wants to stand and escape but Storm is having none of it.
Ryba keeping full guard, as Storm tries to pass.
Storm won't allow Ryba to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Storm stands and throws Ryba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryba is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Storm pushes Ryba up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryba throws a nice head kick!
Ryba is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
Ryba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Storm shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryba tries to sprawl out of it but Storm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Storm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike Ryba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Storm.
Storm takes a kick to the side of the head.
Storm bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Storm lands a nice forearm strike.
Storm swings around for an armbar but Ryba sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Storm's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm controls Ryba momentarily but Ryba frees himself.
Storm 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.
Ryba postures up.
Ryba preventing the sweep.
Storm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Storm is keen to just control but Ryba is a slippery customer.
Storm is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm drops an elbow to the side of Ryba's head.
Storm working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ryba's thigh. Ryba counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Storm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wesley Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Storm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ryba is looking to stand up but Storm isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ryba instigates a clinch.
Storm takes a knee right on the jaw!
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.
Storm fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ryba breaks the clinch.
Storm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryba's waist but Ryba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Storm off to one side.
Ryba tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.
Storm tries to clinch there but Ryba circles away.
Horrible takedown by Storm or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryba which made him look bad.
Ryba clinches up against the cage.
Storm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Storm is trying to drag Ryba to the mat but Ryba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ryba scores with a knee to the head.
Ryba breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Storm or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryba which made him look bad.
Storm fails to land the takedown.
Ryba closes the distance and clinches.
Mike Ryba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wesley Storm.
I think Ryba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Ryba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Tilberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Malians (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Matt Tilberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Malians!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malians throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tilberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Malians.
Malians blocks the body kick.
Malians misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tilberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malians throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tilberg blocks a head kick by Malians.
Tilberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tilberg slips under a jab from Malians.
Tilberg throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Malians throws a lazy head kick
and Tilberg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tilberg.
Tilberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malians throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tilberg counters with a nice body kick.
Malians looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malians takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tilberg closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tilberg, right into the meat.
Malians moves out of range as Tilberg throws a body kick.
Tilberg drives through and clinches with Malians against the cage.
Tilberg lands a knee to the body.
Tilberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tilberg lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilberg drops Malians with a left right combo! Tilberg follows him down to the ground into side control.
Malians is rocked!
It looks like Matthew Malians has been cut.
Tilberg decides to stand up, so the ref orders Malians to his feet.
Malians is still on wobbly legs! Can Tilberg finish him?
A head kick misses from Tilberg.
Malians seems to have recovered his senses.
Tilberg scores with a one two! Malians had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tilberg has closed the distance and engaged Malians in a clinch.
A short right from Tilberg.
Tilberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tilberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malians softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malians tries a knee to the head but Tilberg blocks it.
Malians tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tilberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malians walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tilberg.
Tilberg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tilberg closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tilberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malians. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tilberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tilberg lands a nice elbow.
Malians misses with a knee strike.
Tilberg breaks the clinch.
Tilberg tries to clinch up.
Malians shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tilberg as he jumps to the side.
Tilberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malians tries to keep at a distance but Tilberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tilberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The is referee keeping an eye on Tilberg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tilberg avoids a wild elbow strike from Malians.
Malians escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tilberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Malians throws a sloppy head kick and Tilberg moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malians avoids the head kick by Tilberg.
Tilberg throws a head kick that Malians semi-blocks.
Malians throws a body kick the misses
and Tilberg counters with a three punch combo that has Malians backing up. Malians nods at Tilberg to acknowledge the strikes.
Tilberg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malians, pushing him back against the cage.
Malians throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Malians avoiding damage as Tilberg throws knees to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Tilberg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Malians misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malians is trying to break the clinch but Tilberg has him pressed against the cage.
Tilberg stalling.
Malians on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malians is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Malians is trying to break the clinch but Tilberg has him pressed against the cage.
Tilberg is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tilberg avoids the elbow strike from Malians, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The is referee keeping an eye on Tilberg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tilberg blocks an elbow strike from Malians.
Malians with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malians pushes off an throws an elbow but Tilberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tilberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tilberg leaning against his opponent.
Malians throws a head punch that misses.
Tilberg lands a body punch.
Tilberg scores with a shot to the side of Malians's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malians missing with knees to the body.
Tilberg avoiding damage.
Malians tries to land knees in the clinch but Tilberg avoids the damage to the body.
Tilberg landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Tilberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Malians'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.
Malians wants to clinch but Tilberg slips to the side
enabling Tilberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Malians fails to land with a series of punches.
Malians looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tilberg uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tilberg has closed the distance and engaged Malians in a clinch.
Tilberg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tilberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tilberg is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malians with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilberg breaks from the clinch.
Malians misses with a body kick.
Matt Tilberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tilberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tilberg instigates a clinch.
Malians being controlled against the cage.
Tilberg blocks an elbow strike.
Malians landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Malians managing to block the knees to the body from Tilberg.
Malians fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tilberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malians avoids the head kick by Tilberg.
Malians gets a clinch.
Tilberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthew Malians seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malians throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tilberg counters with a left and a right that stings Malians.
Malians keeps the fight on the outside.
Tilberg lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malians just misses with a punch to the body.
Malians throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tilberg throws a head kick but Malians moves out of range.
Tilberg dodges the punch combination from Malians.
Malians takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tilberg gets a clinch.
Malians pushes off an throws an elbow but Tilberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tilberg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malians's defenses.
Tilberg pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tilberg lands with a left to the head.
Tilberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malians.
Malians tries to land knees in the clinch but Tilberg avoids the damage to the body.
Malians tries to break the clinch but Tilberg is controlling the position.
Malians tries to land knees in the clinch but Tilberg avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malians breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tilberg is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tilberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tilberg wants to clinch up but Malians keeps it at a distance.
Malians throws a head kick that misses
and Tilberg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tilberg.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tilberg takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tilberg blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Tilberg.
A body shot lands from Tilberg.
Tilberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malians wants to clinch but Tilberg slips to the side
and Tilberg moves into the clinch.
Tilberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tilberg tries to clinch up but Malians circles away and keeps his distance.
Malians tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tilberg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tilberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malians throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tilberg stalling.
Malians swings wildly with an uppercut but Tilberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tilberg just leaning against Malians, taking a breather.
Malians throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malians wants to break free but Tilberg has control.
Malians is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Malians throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tilberg blocks it with crossed arms.
Malians wants to break free but Tilberg has control.
Tilberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malians misses with an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tilberg.
Malians wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tilberg has him pressed against the cage.
Tilberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Malians lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Malians avoiding damage as Tilberg throws knees to the body.
Tilberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tilberg closes the distance and pushes Malians back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Tilberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Malians's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tilberg has managed to clinch.
Tilberg leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tilberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malians tries a head kick but it misses.
Malians swinging wilding here.
A solid body kick from Tilberg.
Tilberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tilberg lands a jab-cross combination.
Tilberg darts in and clinches Malians up against the cage.
Tilberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tilberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tilberg gets a clinch.
Tilberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tilberg blocks a head kick by Malians.
Tilberg rushes Malians and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Tilberg.
Malians is trying to break free.
Malians throws an elbow that misses.
Matt Tilberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tilberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tilberg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Malians throws a punch but it's blocked by Tilberg.
Malians manages to break the clinch.
Tilberg throws a head kick but Malians moves out of range.
Malians darts in trying to clinch
and Tilberg counters with a big head kick but Malians shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malians will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tilberg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Malians throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malians fails to land the takedown.
Tilberg clinches up with Malians and pushes him back against the cage.
Tilberg just leaning against Malians, taking a breather.
Tilberg tries to land knees in the clinch but Malians avoids the damage to the body.
Tilberg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Malians has had enough of the clinch but Tilberg keeps him there for the moment.
Malians with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malians misses with a punch on the inside.
Tilberg throws an elbow that misses.
Tilberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malians throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tilberg blocks it with crossed arms.
Malians tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tilberg breaks the clinch.
Tilberg has closed the distance and engaged Malians in a clinch.
Matthew Malians has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tilberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malians can do to turn this around?
A bit of stalling here from Tilberg.
Tilberg seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Malians is trying to break free.
Tilberg lands an elbow inside that Malians shrugs off.
Tilberg prevents Malians from breaking the clinch.
Malians wants to get back to striking at distance but Tilberg won't allow it.
Tilberg breaks the clinch.
Malians swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tilberg moves into the clinch.
Tilberg is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tilberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malians.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malians can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tilberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malians moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tilberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malians misses with a head kick.
Tilberg lands a slapping body shot.
Tilberg throws a series of strikes that have Malians backpedaling.
Tilberg rushes Malians and presses him up against the cage.
Malians goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malians missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tilberg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tilberg tries to break the clinch but Malians is controlling the position.
Matt Tilberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malians lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Tilberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tilberg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Tilberg!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phelan Whelan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Mason!
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, Phelan Whelan!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whelan digs a good hook to Mason's body.
Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Whelan can't escape the position.
Mason jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Whelan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Whelan and Mason has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Whelan is looking to reverse the position.
Mason tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mason is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Whelan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason decides to stand back up. Mason steps back and let's Whelan get back to his feet.
Whelan lands a two punch combo.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whelan as he avoids it easily.
Whelan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whelan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mason misses with a combination
and Whelan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Mason misses with a takedown
and Whelan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mason thinking.
Mason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason misses with a combination
and Whelan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mason's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whelan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whelan trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Whelan preventing the sweep.
Mason isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Whelan stacks Mason on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Whelan!
Whelan decides to stand back up.
Whelan digs a good hook to Mason's body.
Mason tries for a takedown but Whelan circles away easily
and Whelan counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whelan moves into range and clinches up with Mason.
Whelan avoiding damage as Mason throws knees to the body.
Mason tries to pull guard but Whelan won't allow it.
Whelan gets underhooks to prevent Mason's takedown attempt.
Whelan tries to break the clinch but Mason is controlling the position.
Mason prevents Whelan from breaking the clinch.
Mason tries for a takedown but Whelan manages to get underhooks.
Mason prevents Whelan from breaking the clinch.
Whelan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mason prevents Whelan from breaking the clinch.
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.
Mason tries to pull guard but Whelan won't allow it.
Whelan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whelan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mason.
Whelan is trying to break the clinch but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whelan is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.
Mason tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phelan Whelan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mason with a poor takedown
and Whelan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Whelan!
Mason wants to clinch
and Whelan counters with a right hand to the body.
Whelan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Whelan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Whelan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Whelan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mason rather than just go for the knockout.
Whelan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Whelan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mason misses with a hook to the body
and Whelan counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Whelan scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mason falls off balance throwing a combination
and Whelan counters with a series of strikes. Mason will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mason tries to keep at a distance but Whelan has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason stops a takedown attempt from Whelan.
Whelan wants to break free but Mason has control.
Whelan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mason fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Whelan lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Whelan.
Mason falls off balance throwing a combination
and Whelan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marshall Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason misses with a takedown
and Whelan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whelan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Whelan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Whelan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whelan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mason looks to clinch
and Whelan counters with a right hand to the body.
Marshall Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whelan connects with a looping right hand.
Whelan rushes Mason and presses him up against the cage.
Whelan gets underhooks to prevent Mason's takedown attempt.
Mason fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Whelan has Mason pushed against the cage.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Whelan smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whelan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Whelan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Whelan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mason has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Whelan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mason is trying to drag Whelan to the mat but Whelan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Whelan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
Whelan is trying to break free.
Mason gets underhooks to prevent Whelan's takedown attempt.
Mason prevents Whelan from breaking the clinch.
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.
Whelan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mason jumps guard but Whelan stands there with Mason around his waist. Mason gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mason successfully pulls guard.
Whelan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mason is trying to keep Whelan in close.
Mason has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whelan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Whelan wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phelan Whelan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mason tries to clinch up
and Whelan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Whelan scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Mason darts in trying to clinch
and Whelan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Whelan counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whelan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mason looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Whelan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mason tries to clinch but Whelan moves away
and Whelan counters with a left and a right that stings Mason.
Phelan Whelan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Whelan counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason has his takedown stuffed
and Whelan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason fails with the takedown
and Whelan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mason takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Whelan moves into range and clinches up with Mason.
Whelan wants to get back to striking at distance but Mason won't allow it.
Mason drops down looking for an ankle pick but Whelan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Whelan digs a good hook to Mason's body.
Whelan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Mason fails with the takedown
and Whelan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason fails with the takedown
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Whelan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Whelan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mason shoots and misses
and Whelan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whelan jabs at Mason's body.
Whelan misses with a head kick.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt
and Whelan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mason takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Whelan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whelan moves into the clinch.
Mason tries to pull guard but Whelan holds him up against the cage and eventually Mason drops back down to his feet.
Mason fails to pull guard.
Whelan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Whelan pushes Mason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mason is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Whelan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mason is looking to break free of the clinch but Whelan has double underhooks.
Mason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Whelan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Whelan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mason looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whelan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mason looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Whelan lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason shoots and misses
and Whelan counters with a nice body shot.
Mason takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mason avoids the head kick by Whelan.
Whelan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mason doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Whelan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whelan scores with a one two! Mason had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Whelan has Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Whelan smiles and moves away.
Marshall Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phelan Whelan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt
and Whelan counters with a series of strikes. Mason will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phelan Whelan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Whelan 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phelan Whelan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Clausey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Barracuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Clausey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Barracuda!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clausey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clausey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barracuda pinned against the cage. Barracuda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barracuda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clausey circles away quickly and effectively.
Clausey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barracuda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Clausey tries to roll over but Barracuda keeps him under control.
Clausey trying to control but Barracuda postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barracuda stands up and beckons Clausey to join him on the feet.
Clausey keeps the fight on the outside.
Barracuda looks to land a combination. Clausey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barracuda throws a series of punches but Clausey moves out of range.
Barracuda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Clausey trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clausey wants to improve his position but Barracuda is controlling well.
Clausey looking for submissions off his back.
Clausey throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
It looks like Barracuda is going to stand back up.
Clausey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clausey is breathing heavily.
Clausey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clausey has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Barracuda escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Barracuda!
That's two 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.
Barracuda stands up and beckons Clausey to his feet.
A left and a right from Barracuda both land. Nice combination.
Barracuda lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barracuda.
Clausey misses with a takedown
and Barracuda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barracuda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Clausey!
Barracuda controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barracuda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Clausey can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barracuda looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Clausey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Barracuda.
Barracuda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clausey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four 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.
Barracuda controlling from the full mount.
Clausey throwing hammer fists to the chest of Barracuda. What's that going to do exactly?
Barracuda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barracuda looking to finish Clausey with some ground and pound. This is bad for Clausey!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Barracuda dominated that round.
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.
Clausey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barracuda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barracuda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Clausey is wriggling around but Barracuda manages to pass to half guard.
Barracuda uses his free foot to push down on Clausey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Clausey.
Barracuda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clausey is desperately trying to improve his position but Barracuda has a good base and remains in mount.
Barracuda working for a guillotine from mount but Clausey is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barracuda prevents Clausey from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barracuda is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Clausey can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Clausey is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clausey is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Clausey working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Barracuda controlling the pace for now.
Clausey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barracuda controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barracuda prevents Clausey from getting the reversal.
Barracuda content just to control the position here.
Clausey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barracuda controlling the pace for now.
Clausey bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four 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.
Barracuda controlling Clausey's posture.
Clausey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barracuda is proving hard to escape from.
Clausey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barracuda is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Clausey, into his guard.
Clausey is looking for a triangle but Barracuda pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clausey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Barracuda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Clausey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Barracuda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clausey to the mat! Clausey manages to get full guard.
Clausey working a defensive guard here.
Barracuda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barracuda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barracuda stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Clausey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barracuda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Clausey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barracuda blocks the strikes from Clausey.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clausey is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barracuda jumps into side control!
Clausey is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clausey can't do much from the bottom here.
Clausey is trying to get back to half guard.
Barracuda stands up.
Clausey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good work by Clausey as he checks the leg kick.
Clausey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Barracuda is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Clausey punching from mount but Barracuda doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Clausey working for a guillotine from mount but Barracuda is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barracuda wants to try and get back to his feet.
Clausey unloads with some shots from mount but Barracuda bucks and avoids them well.
Barracuda is desperately trying to improve his position but Clausey has a good base and remains in mount.
Clausey misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Clausey looking to secure an arm triangle but Barracuda defends it well.
Barracuda reaches up to try and control the position but Clausey seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Barracuda rolls and tries to escape and now Clausey has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Clausey. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Barracuda trying to control the hands but Clausey breaks the grip.
Clausey is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Clausey is striking well from the back but Barracuda escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Clausey looking for a submission but Barracuda manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The Barracuda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barracuda has his hands on Clausey's head, controlling the position.
Clausey trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barracuda manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Barracuda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barracuda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Barracuda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barracuda 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Barracuda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sly Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes into the arena with Rambo blaring out of the sound system. Tony Stewart struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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, Sly Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stewart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone throws a hook to the side of Stewart's head but Stewart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Stone.
It looks like Tony Stewart has been cut.
Nice shot by Stone.
Stewart throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Stone throws out a loose jab but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart takes one to the chin there.
Stone scores with a jab to the head.
Stone lands with a right hand.
A cross from Stone lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart throws a push kick but Stone slaps the foot to one side.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sly Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Stone! Stewart is out on his feet! Stone rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Stewart is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Stewart is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sly Stone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dino Clavette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Bourdeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clavette comes to the cage accompanied by Dead and Gone. Bourdeau is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: nothin. Andrew Bourdeau has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dino Clavette's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dino Clavette!
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, Andrew Bourdeau!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clavette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bourdeau tries to close the distance and clinch but Clavette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bourdeau shoots for a double leg takedown but Clavette sprawls well. He's pushed Bourdeau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clavette cracks Bourdeau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bourdeau takes one to the chin there.
Clavette scoring well with a low kick there.
Clavette throws a jab but it's blocked by Bourdeau.
Clavette misses with a two punch combination.
Bourdeau changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clavette looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clavette is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bourdeau's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Clavette is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clavette regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bourdeau is standing up over Clavette. Clavette looks to escape but Bourdeau dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clavette is trying to work for a sweep but Bourdeau has mounted him!
Clavette tries to hold on but Bourdeau pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clavette is looking to improve his position but Bourdeau isn't that keen on the idea.
Clavette sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bourdeau not doing much here.
Clavette trying to hold on to Bourdeau's head to control him but Bourdeau postures up.
Bourdeau prevents Clavette from improving his position.
Clavette is trying to stand up here but Bourdeau is controlling him well.
Bourdeau tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Clavette.
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.
Clavette tries to get to full guard but Bourdeau has control of the leg.
Bourdeau throwing shots but Clavette is blocking nicely.
Bourdeau decides to stand up.
Clavette throws a right and a left that Bourdeau avoids nicely.
Andrew Bourdeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourdeau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clavette instigates a clinch.
Clavette lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clavette breaks the clinch.
Bourdeau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clavette. Clavette obviously looking to wear him down.
Clavette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Clavette misses.
Bourdeau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clavette throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clavette is breathing heavily.
Bourdeau lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourdeau scores with a decent looking hook.
Bourdeau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bourdeau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Clavette counters with a straight right hand.
Bourdeau misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Clavette punishes Bourdeau's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Clavette.
Clavette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bourdeau scores with a jab to the head.
Clavette keeps the fight on the outside.
Clavette misses with a looping right.
Clavette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bourdeau circles away quickly and effectively.
Clavette stuffs the takedown.
Dino Clavette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Bourdeau.
Bourdeau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clavette misses with a double jab
and Bourdeau moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clavette misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bourdeau manages to break the clinch.
Bourdeau closes the distance and clinches.
Bourdeau is stalling here.
Clavette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Clavette!
Clavette throws a nice looking combination but Bourdeau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bourdeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clavette throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clavette circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clavette throws a jab when Bourdeau was well out of range.
Bourdeau moves in looking to clinch but Clavette pushes him off.
Bourdeau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bourdeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Clavette is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourdeau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clavette, pushing him back against the cage.
Bourdeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clavette gets caught flat footed, as Bourdeau shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Clavette tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dino Clavette will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clavette scores with a sloppy right hand. Bourdeau should have avoided that one.
Bourdeau lands with a straight right. Clavette didn't see that one coming.
Clavette's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Clavette duly obliges.
Dino Clavette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bourdeau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Clavette with that takedown attempt.
Bourdeau scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bourdeau works his foot free and advances to mount.
Clavette is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clavette flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Clavette wants to hold on but Bourdeau pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clavette is trying desperately to improve position.
Bourdeau looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clavette tries to hold on but Bourdeau postures up.
Bourdeau prevents Clavette from getting the reversal.
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.
Clavette throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bourdeau. What's that going to do exactly?
Clavette swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Clavette swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Clavette is trying desperately to improve position.
Bourdeau takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clavette can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clavette is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clavette flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Clavette throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bourdeau controlling the pace for now.
Clavette is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clavette tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bourdeau takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clavette is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Clavette trying desperately to get to his feet.
Clavette working to try and regain half guard.
Bourdeau looking to control but Clavette is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clavette really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bourdeau takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Bourdeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bourdeau wants to clinch up but Clavette keeps it at a distance.
Bourdeau shoots in but no luck this time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clavette, as that shot connected.
A head kick by Bourdeau misses
and Clavette counters with a stiff right hand.
Clavette lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bourdeau's sensitive parts.
Clavette misses with a few strikes there.
Clavette shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clavette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bourdeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Clavette.
Clavette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bourdeau.
Clavette ducks under a wild hook from Bourdeau.
Clavette misses with a takedown attempt - Bourdeau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clavette circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clavette counters with a nice body shot.
Bourdeau shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clavette pinned against the cage. Clavette gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clavette is looking to score with low kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clavette looks for a takedown but Bourdeau sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Clavette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bourdeau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bourdeau tries to clinch up but Clavette circles away and keeps his distance.
Bourdeau moves in looking to clinch but Clavette pushes him off.
Clavette throws a sloppy head kick and Bourdeau moves out of range easily.
Bourdeau slips a straight right by Clavette.
Clavette has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bourdeau finds it's way round the side to connect with Clavette's head.
Bourdeau moves in looking to clinch but Clavette pushes him off.
Clavette blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clavette. That's going to slow Bourdeau down.
Bourdeau thuds a left hand into Clavette's body.
Clavette moves out of range of the strikes.
Clavette scores with a takedown into Bourdeau's guard.
Clavette postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clavette lands a couple of digs.
Bourdeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clavette slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bourdeau trying to remain calm as Clavette controls from the top position.
Clavette working away.
Clavette tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Clavette tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Clavette stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clavette.
Clavette lands a jab-cross combination.
Clavette checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Bourdeau blocks the low kick.
Bourdeau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bourdeau thows a body shot but no joy.
Bourdeau misses with a takedown attempt
and Clavette counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clavette.
Bourdeau keeping moving, preventing Clavette from controlling successfully.
Clavette working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bourdeau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clavette throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clavette throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bourdeau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bourdeau looking to control.
Clavette trying to control but Bourdeau is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clavette accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Clavette throws a lazy right hand but Bourdeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clavette avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clavette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clavette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dino Clavette is winning the standup battle so far.
Bourdeau has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bourdeau manages to break the clinch.
Bourdeau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clavette swivels and escapes.
Bourdeau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clavette swivels and escapes.
Clavette scores with a sloppy right hand. Bourdeau should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dino Clavette showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clavette has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dino Clavette!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rey Mysterio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cary Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rey Mysterio!
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, Cary Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thompson - that will leave a mark!
Mysterio is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mysterio misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson moves into range and clinches up with Mysterio.
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mysterio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson feints a jab and as Mysterio dips his head, Thompson unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Mysterio right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Mysterio falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Thompson smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cary Thompson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oli Bobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joell Ortiz (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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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Oli Bobo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joell Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Bobo.
Bobo misses with a two punch combination.
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bobo.
Bobo is looking to clinch but Ortiz is avoiding it.
Bobo throws a nice looking combination but Ortiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Bobo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bobo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Bobo misses.
Oli Bobo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Bobo.
Ortiz thumps Bobo with a low kick.
Ortiz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ortiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bobo defending well though.
Bobo is trying to stand back up but Ortiz is controlling him
Ortiz is looking to take a break and control but Bobo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ortiz scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobo wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ortiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bobo's head.
Ortiz wants to take a breather but Bobo is having none of it.
Ortiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bobo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ortiz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bobo.
Bobo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Ortiz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bobo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bobo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ortiz is controlling him well.
Bobo dodges the ground and pound from Ortiz.
Ortiz looks up at the clock and then as Bobo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ortiz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bobo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ortiz is looking to take a break and control but Bobo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz working the ground and pound.
Bobo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ortiz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ortiz wants to free his trapped foot but Bobo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ortiz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bobo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ortiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bobo has hold of Ortiz's hands but Ortiz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ortiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ortiz thows a huge punch but Bobo dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobo trying to hold on to Ortiz's head to control him but Ortiz postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ground and pound from Ortiz.
Ortiz with the ground and pound but Bobo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ortiz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ortiz stops Bobo from standing up.
Ortiz trying to control but Bobo is working from the bottom.
Bobo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ortiz trying to control but Bobo is working from the bottom.
Ortiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ortiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ortiz throws and elbow that misses. Bobo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ortiz's guard. Nice move by Bobo!
Ortiz wants to sweep here but Bobo controlling him for the moment.
Ortiz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bobo has passed into side control.
Ortiz tries to bench press Bobo off him but Bobo keeps the position.
Bobo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortiz keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joell Ortiz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ortiz connects with a nice looking jab.
Bobo takes a swing at Ortiz's ribcage but misses.
Bobo misses with an uppercut.
Ortiz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ortiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bobo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bobo wants to get back to his feet but Ortiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ortiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bobo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bobo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ortiz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bobo misses with the combination.
Bobo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ortiz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bobo's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ortiz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bobo trying to keep a closed guard but Ortiz is proving a slippery customer.
Ortiz lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ortiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ortiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bobo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ortiz!
Joell Ortiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ortiz tries to hold on but Bobo pushes him away.
Ortiz tries to reverse the position but Bobo maintains control.
Ortiz regains half guard.
Ortiz is looking for a sweep. Bobo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bobo tries to stand and escape but Ortiz is controlling the position.
Ortiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ortiz can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobo wants to take a breather but Ortiz is having none of it.
Ortiz trying to control from the bottom.
Ortiz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ortiz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bobo throws a right hand that Ortiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ortiz also avoids with ease.
Bobo darts in trying to clinch
and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bobo tries to roll over but Ortiz keeps him under control.
Ortiz is stalling here. Bobo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ortiz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bobo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz manages to get back to half guard.
Bobo trying to control the action but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Bobo decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bobo closes the distance but Ortiz moves to the side
and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ortiz scoring with some ground and pound.
Ortiz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bobo's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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. Ortiz connects with a nice short shot to Bobo's temple.
Bobo is trying to stand back up but Ortiz is controlling him
Ortiz decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joell Ortiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bobo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bobo wants to clinch but Ortiz slips to the side
and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bobo won't be happy with that.
Bobo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ortiz.
Ortiz throws an elbow but Bobo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ortiz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ortiz cracks Bobo with a big elbow.
Ortiz wants to control but Bobo is keeping him busy.
Bobo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bobo is looking to regain half guard here but Ortiz keeps moving and retains side control.
Bobo can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ortiz misses with the ground and pound.
Ortiz cracks Bobo with a big right hand but Bobo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ortiz is putting a hurting on Bobo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ortiz in side control, throwing shots but Bobo defends.
Bobo wants to control but Ortiz postures up.
Bobo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ortiz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ortiz prevents Bobo from improving his position.
Ortiz thows a huge punch but Bobo dodges it nicely.
Ortiz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Ortiz there.
Bobo is rocked!
Ortiz uses his free foot to push down on Bobo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bobo.
Oh Bobo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bobo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ortiz lands a big elbow - Bobo is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Bobo is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joell Ortiz! Joell Ortiz retains his heavyweight title!
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