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APF 13 - Snakepit PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Banderman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alec Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banderman comes to the cage accompanied by On To The Next One. Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Don't Stay. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Banderman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alec Jones!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banderman as he jumps to the side.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Banderman misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banderman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banderman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Banderman.
Banderman looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Banderman avoids it.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Barry Banderman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banderman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Banderman gets slowly back to his feet.
Banderman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones jabs at Banderman's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Banderman, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Banderman against the cage but Banderman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barry Banderman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alec Jones.
Banderman gets the takedown into side control.
Banderman stands up.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Banderman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Banderman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Banderman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banderman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Banderman is breathing heavily.
Jones pulls Banderman in to control the position.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones has his foot on Banderman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banderman works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banderman stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jones is trying to keep Banderman in close.
Banderman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones is trying to keep Banderman in close.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banderman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Banderman won't be happy with that.
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Banderman is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones in side control, throwing shots but Banderman defends.
Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Banderman to his feet.
Banderman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Banderman.
Banderman moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Banderman, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Banderman against the cage but Banderman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Banderman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Jones tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alec Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barry Banderman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Banderman's leg but Banderman calmly moves out of range.
Banderman tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Banderman successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stands up over Banderman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banderman keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Banderman looking for a sweep. Not yet Banderman, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banderman is keeping the position for now.
Banderman looking to control.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Banderman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banderman is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones stands up and waves to Banderman to follow him.
Banderman stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Banderman breaks the clinch.
Banderman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Banderman darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Banderman counters by clinching up.
Barry Banderman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alec Jones.
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Banderman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banderman forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones trying to control but Banderman postures up.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Banderman throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Banderman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Barry Banderman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banderman looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones wants to hold on but Banderman pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Banderman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Banderman tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Banderman doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Donk. Jones catches Banderman right on the button with a cross.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banderman.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Banderman wants to clinch.
Banderman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a combination. Banderman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banderman swivels and escapes.
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones cracks Banderman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Banderman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Banderman shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Banderman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banderman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Banderman's head.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Banderman is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Jones landing strikes.
Banderman tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones working away.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
Jones trying to control the action but Banderman is working from the bottom.
Banderman is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Banderman clinches but Jones breaks the clinch
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Banderman didn't expect that.
Banderman controlling the position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Banderman keeps moving.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones wants to control from the top but Banderman keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Banderman working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
Banderman wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alec Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alec Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Scott might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Massive Attack - One thought at a time. Morris has chosen The Kids Aren't Alright - The Offspring as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Rocky Morris enters the cage!
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187 lbs
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197 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Scott!
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, Rocky Morris!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott closes the distance and clinches up with Morris, looking for a takedown. Scott pushes Morris against the cage but Morris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scott is defended easily by Morris.
Scott drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Scott throws a strike aimed at the side of Morris's head but Morris avoids it well.
Morris avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Scott.
Scott lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott working away.
Scott is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Scott goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Morris has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Scott but great work by Morris.
Scott can't do much from the bottom here.
Morris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scott, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morris scores with a couple of short elbows.
Morris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scott struggling a bit here.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Scott is looking for a sweep.
Scott regains half guard, as Morris was trying to land strikes.
Scott looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Morris closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Scott manages to work his way to half guard, despite Morris's best efforts.
Morris wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Scott is trying to control but can't.
Morris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.
Morris wants to work for an arm triangle but Scott is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Scott tries to roll over but Morris keeps him under control.
Scott slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scott with a poor takedown
and Morris counters with a single leg into guard. Scott didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Morris has picked Scott up and slammed him! Scott can't keep hold of the triangle and Morris manages to pass to side control!
Morris moves into full mount!
Scott is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris is landing with some decent strikes but Scott is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott is working hard here to advance position.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Scott regains half guard.
Morris seems to be working for a kimura but Scott defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Morris dominated that round.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morris moves in looking to clinch but Scott pushes him off.
Morris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scott did well to prevent Morris getting side control.
Morris is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Scott tries to roll over but Morris keeps him under control.
Morris trying to advance position but Scott counters by regaining guard.
Morris preventing the sweep.
Scott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morris defends well.
Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morris is aware though and is defending well.
Morris looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
James Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scott is trying to work for a kimura but Morris is defending well.
Scott is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Morris has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morris is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is working for a kimura but Morris is defending it quite comfortably.
Scott is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Scott passes to full mount!
Scott with a couple of short strikes.
Scott working Morris over with strikes here.
Morris tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Scott with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott lands a big shot there that rocks Morris but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Scott lands a big shot there that rocks Morris but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Scott lands a nice shot to the head.
Scott jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Morris is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Morris and Scott has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Scott cracks Morris with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Scott thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Morris is trying to control Scott's posture but Scott avoids it.
Morris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris wants to control but Scott postures up.
Scott landing strikes.
Scott is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Scott working the body and head with strikes.
Morris is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scott off and has taken his back!
Morris is not going to allow Scott to sit and survive in this position.
Scott turns into Morris and is now in his guard.
Morris has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Scott is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Morris.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Scott dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Scott shoots and misses
and Morris counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Scott!
Scott sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Scott makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Scott.
Morris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morris wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Scott lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Morris!
Morris is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scott with a couple of short strikes.
Scott trying to control but Morris is having none of it.
The referee warns Morris that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Morris is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scott is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morris is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Morris taking shots to the head.
Scott working for a guillotine from mount but Morris is in no mood to give up.
Morris is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Scott with good strikes from the mount here!
Scott fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Scott in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Scott lands with some strikes.
Scott is going olschool here, as he tries to force Morris to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Morris shrugs it off.
Morris regains half guard.
Scott is working for a kimura but Morris is defending it quite comfortably.
Morris is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scott's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scott's back!
Morris doesn't have the hooks in and Scott manages to turn into his guard.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Scott passes into half guard.
Morris trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
Scott prevents Morris from improving his position.
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.
Scott trying to pass the guard but Morris defending well.
Scott is looking to take a break and control but Morris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Scott gets a takedown into half guard.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morris keeps working.
Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morris defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scott 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Scott!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Aaltonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Cote has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Cote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Aaltonen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Aaltonen with that takedown attempt.
Aaltonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cote but Cote pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cote dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cote throws a combination. Aaltonen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Aaltonen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aaltonen working the strikes but Cote uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cote is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cote avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aaltonen.
Aaltonen looks to land a strike but Cote avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Aaltonen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aaltonen preventing the sweep.
Cote working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aaltonen.
Aaltonen looks gassed!
Cote controls Aaltonen momentarily but Aaltonen frees himself.
Aaltonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aaltonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cote throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cote comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote lands a nice looking body shot.
Cote cracks a nice hook into Aaltonen's ribs.
Cote stuns Aaltonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cote lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aaltonen at a distance.
Cote is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cote stuns Aaltonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Cote as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Cote.
Aaltonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cote throws a nice looking combination but Aaltonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aaltonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aaltonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cote throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Aaltonen shoots in but no luck this time.
Richard Cote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Aaltonen.
Aaltonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cote lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cote connects with a body shot.
Cote stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aaltonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cote ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cote fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aaltonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cote scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aaltonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cote but Cote pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aaltonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cote is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cote throws the kick towards the body but Aaltonen avoids it.
Aaltonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Cote tries to sprawl out of it but Aaltonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cote manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cote is looking to wear down Aaltonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cote doesn't manage to clinch there - Aaltonen circles away.
Cote lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cote stuffs the takedown.
Cote scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aaltonen at a distance.
Cote scores with a nice strike.
Aaltonen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cote wants to improve his position but Aaltonen is controlling well.
Aaltonen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aaltonen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cote. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cote wants to control but Aaltonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aaltonen is pressing down on Cote's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cote is holding on for now.
Aaltonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aaltonen drops an elbow to the side of Cote's head.
Aaltonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Aaltonen there.
Cote is trying to control but can't.
Aaltonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Aaltonen there.
Aaltonen working the head and body with strikes.
Aaltonen looks to land a strike but Cote avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cote not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aaltonen is working Cote over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aaltonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Cote has wrist control.
Aaltonen passes into half guard.
Aaltonen 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cote is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Cote dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aaltonen.
Richard Cote is winning the standup battle so far.
Aaltonen shoots in and drives through. Cote sprawls well.
Aaltonen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cote.
No luck for Aaltonen with that takedown attempt.
Richard Cote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Aaltonen.
Cote lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aaltonen at a distance.
Cote digs a good hook to Aaltonen's body.
Cote rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aaltonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cote gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aaltonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cote is keeping the position for now.
Cote trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aaltonen is in close to Cote's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaltonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cote looking for a sweep. Not yet Cote, not yet.
Aaltonen advances to half guard.
Cote is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aaltonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cote trying to hold on to Aaltonen's head to control him but Aaltonen postures up.
Cote taking some punishment here, with Aaltonen in his half guard.
Aaltonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cote avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aaltonen.
Aaltonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cote works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aaltonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cote's guard.
Aaltonen 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aaltonen moves into full mount! Cote won't be happy about that!
Aaltonen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cote is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cote taking shots to the head.
Cote is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aaltonen raining down shots from the mount!
Cote working to try and regain half guard.
Aaltonen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cote looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aaltonen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aaltonen raining down shots from the mount!
Cote is bucking up trying to escape but Aaltonen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Aaltonen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cote can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aaltonen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Aaltonen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cote is trying desperately to improve position.
Aaltonen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Aaltonen with a couple of short strikes.
Cote is in a horrible position here. Aaltonen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aaltonen scoring with strikes but Cote is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Aaltonen.
Aaltonen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aaltonen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cote hang on?
Aaltonen lands a big elbow.
Cote slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Marcus Aaltonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
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. Aaltonen connects with a nice short shot to Cote's temple.
Cote actively working from the bottom here.
Aaltonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cote is looking to improve his position.
Aaltonen lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Aaltonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Aaltonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cote looks to score with a jab to the body but Aaltonen is just out of range.
Cote smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cote is looking to clinch.
Cote cracks Aaltonen with a good jab.
No luck for Aaltonen with that takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Cote.
Aaltonen takes one to the side of the head.
Aaltonen throws a body punch but Cote moves out of range.
Cote tries to land a leg kick but Aaltonen saw it coming and moves away.
Cote misses with a wild combination.
Aaltonen has a takedown stuffed.
Richard Cote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Aaltonen.
Cote moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aaltonen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cote was covering up waiting for the punch and Aaltonen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aaltonen works over Cote with some ground and pound from guard.
Aaltonen throws and elbow that misses. Cote uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aaltonen's guard. Nice move by Cote!
Aaltonen tries to strike from the bottom.
Aaltonen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Aaltonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cote is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cote displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aaltonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cote but Cote pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Donk. Cote catches Aaltonen right on the button with a cross.
Aaltonen gets the takedown into side control.
Cote sneaks back into half guard.
Aaltonen winds up and cracks Cote with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aaltonen working the head and body with strikes.
Aaltonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aaltonen trying to pass the guard but Cote defending well.
Cote tries to get to full guard but Aaltonen has control of the leg.
Cote is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aaltonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Aaltonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aaltonen lands a nice short elbow.
Cote keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aaltonen.
Cote misses with a wild body shot.
Cote throws a shot from downtown. Aaltonen moves away and avoids it.
Aaltonen shoots in and drives through. Cote sprawls well.
Aaltonen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aaltonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cote utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cote preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cote wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aaltonen postures up.
Aaltonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aaltonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cote is keeping the position for now.
Cote bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aaltonen's guard.
Cote stopping the sweep attempt from Aaltonen.
Aaltonen striking from his own guard.
Cote won't allow Aaltonen to sweep him here.
Cote passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Aaltonen landing small, sideways elbows.
Cote is looking to take a break and control but Aaltonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Aaltonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aaltonen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Aaltonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Awol Uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Bam is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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254 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Bam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Awol Uno!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adam Bam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bam tries to clinch but Uno is having none of it.
Bam is looking to clinch but Uno is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Bam or perhaps it was just good defense by Uno which made him look bad.
Uno drives through and clinches with Bam against the cage.
Uno misses with a body punch.
Bam pushes off an throws an elbow but Uno leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bam goes for a takedown in the clinch but Uno prevents it.
Bam is trying to force a seperation but Uno has the dominant position.
Bam tries to pull guard but Uno won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam throws an elbow that misses.
Bam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Uno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bam misses with a knee strike.
Uno tries to pull guard but Bam holds him up against the cage and eventually Uno drops back down to his feet.
Bam can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uno keeps control of Bam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Uno changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Uno pushes Bam up against the cage in a clinch.
Bam pulls guard effortlessly.
Uno stays in close to Bam's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam is trying to control the position but Uno postures up.
Bam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Uno controls the pace.
Bam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Uno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Uno has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Despite being in the dominant position, Awol Uno just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Uno moves into the clinch.
Uno turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Uno working away.
Uno tries to move to mount but Bam blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam manages to work his way to half guard, despite Uno's best efforts.
Uno controlling the action here.
Bam wants to stand back up but Uno manages to pass into side control.
Uno tries to move to mount but Bam blocks the move with his legs.
Uno gets to mount! Bam was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Awol Uno dominated that round.
That's time! Bam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bam wants to clinch but Uno slips to the side
and Uno counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bam's guard now.
Bam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uno slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Uno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uno has managed to get both his arms back between Bam's legs - danger averted.
Uno stays in close to Bam's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Uno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uno slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Uno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uno has managed to get both his arms back between Bam's legs - danger averted.
Bam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Uno controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Despite being in the dominant position, Awol Uno just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Uno changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bam looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bam will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bam is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Uno works to advance to full mount. Bam defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bam squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Uno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Bam trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uno controlling from the full mount.
Bam has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Awol Uno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Uno circles away from the clinch attempt
so Uno counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bam has his foot on Uno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uno works his way back into a safe position though.
Bam wants to stand but Uno is controlling the position.
Bam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Uno controls the pace.
Bam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uno won't allow Bam to get back to his feet.
Uno slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bam has his foot on Uno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uno works his way back into a safe position though.
Bam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Uno content to stall in guard here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Awol Uno just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Uno has Bam up against the cage in a clinch.
Uno displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bam up against the cage.
Uno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bam using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Uno stalling the fight.
Bam pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno manages to pull guard.
Bam wants to stand and escape but instead Uno has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Uno content to stall in guard here.
Awol Uno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adam Bam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Despite being in the dominant position, Awol Uno just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Uno rushes Bam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Awol Uno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uno leaning against his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Awol Uno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Uno has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Awol Uno!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Bower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bower comes to the cage accompanied by Triple H Theme Song. John Mclean has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dave Bower's chin.
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Bower!
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, John Mclean!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclean dodges the punch combination from Bower.
Mclean looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mclean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bower stuffs the takedown.
Bower misses with a wild combination.
Bower lands with an uppercut that bounces Mclean off the cage and back into rage.
It looks like John Mclean has been cut.
Mclean misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bower drops Mclean with a nice combination! Bower dives into Mclean's guard, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bower is in close to Mclean's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mclean can't keep his opponent in guard - Bower advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bower throwing shots but Mclean is blocking nicely.
Bower works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bower tries for a kimura but Mclean is defending well.
Bower lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mclean down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mclean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bower working the head and body with strikes.
Bower landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bower scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mclean to see if he's OK.
Bower works to advance to full mount. Mclean defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bower is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mclean can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bower lands with some strikes.
Mclean is desperately trying to improve his position but Bower has a good base and remains in mount.
Bower working Mclean over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bower trying to control but Mclean is having none of it.
Bower has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mclean's face.
Bower postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mclean looks a forlorn figure.
Bower is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mclean is trying to escape the mount.
Bower breaks from Mclean's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mclean in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bower working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bower looking for a guillotine from mount but Mclean is having none of it.
Mclean can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bower with shots to the head and body - Mclean looks very uncomfortable down there.
That has opened up John Mclean's cut even more.
Bower raining down shots from the mount!
John Mclean's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Mclean's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dave Bower!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Hogle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson has chosen Devil on My Shoulder as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Hogle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson connects with a body shot.
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hogle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hogle seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Simpson shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Hogle is backing up but Simpson catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Hogle covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Simpson Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Simpson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's entrance music is Bad Company. A fine choice. Jim Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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212 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Smith!
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, Tommy Knox!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Knox throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Knox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Jim Smith has been cut.
Knox thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Knox misses.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Knox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by Knox.
Smith waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Knox.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tommy Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith tries for a takedown but Knox circles away easily
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Knox is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Knox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knox is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Knox is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smith is working for a kimura here but Knox manages to reverse the position and he's now in Smith's guard.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Knox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Knox passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Knox misses.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Knox scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tommy Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knox counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Jim Smith's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox lands with a right hand.
Knox lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knox takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with the combination.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Jim Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox blocks a jab.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Smith.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Jim Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Knox will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox swinging wilding here.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeez, Jim Smith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jim Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tommy Knox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Parnell Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calhoun's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Big Pimpin" by Jay Z. Mack has chosen Hard Sun as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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19
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Powerful |
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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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Parnell Calhoun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Mack!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calhoun avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calhoun drops Mack with a beautiful combination! Mack stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Calhoun is looking for the KO!
Calhoun cracks Mack with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mack looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Calhoun finish him?
Mack is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mack, right into the meat.
Mack is still on wobbly legs! Can Calhoun finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Calhoun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mack seems to have recovered his senses.
Calhoun fails to land with a series of punches.
Mack tries to clinch up.
Mack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calhoun is looking to clinch.
Calhoun closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Calhoun lands in his opponent's guard.
Mack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Calhoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Mack is retaining full guard.
Calhoun preventing the sweep.
Mack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calhoun.
Calhoun won't allow Mack to get back to his feet.
Mack wants to sweep but no luck.
Mack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Calhoun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack wriggles free and stands up.
Calhoun lands a jab-cross combination.
Calhoun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Calhoun.
Calhoun takes a jab right on the kisser.
Calhoun takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mack throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calhoun lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Mack.
Calhoun is breathing heavily.
Mack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mack misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Calhoun misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mack.
Mack misses with a double jab.
Mack throws a combination that misses
and Calhoun counters with a shoot takedown. Mack fights it but they end up in guard.
Mack wants to get back to his feet but Calhoun is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mack is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Calhoun wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
Mack is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mack wants to stand but Calhoun has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mack is keen to just control but Calhoun is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mack looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Calhoun is looking to improve his position.
Mack is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mack passes to side control.
Mack decides to stand back up. Mack steps back and let's Calhoun get back to his feet.
Mack bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnny Mack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calhoun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Calhoun.
Mack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mack looks to score with a jab to the body but Calhoun is just out of range.
Mack tries to land a front kick but Calhoun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Calhoun wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack slaps away a takedown attempt from Calhoun, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calhoun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mack looks for the body kick but Calhoun saw that one coming.
Mack scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mack looks to land a right hand but Calhoun moved out of range.
Mack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mack tries to bum rush Calhoun with a series of wild strikes but Calhoun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mack scores with a head kick.
Mack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mack connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Parnell Calhoun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mack throws a body kick that misses.
Mack throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Mack will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mack throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Horrible takedown by Calhoun or perhaps it was just good defense by Mack which made him look bad.
Mack lands a head kick!
Calhoun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mack.
Mack misses with a wild combination.
Mack throws a leg kick but Calhoun checks it.
Mack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mack breaks the clinch.
Mack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mack tries a head kick but it misses.
Mack throws a right hand that Calhoun ducks under and follows up with a left that Calhoun also avoids with ease.
Calhoun looks for a takedown but Mack sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Calhoun.
Mack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Calhoun.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Parnell Calhoun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calhoun takes one to the side of the head.
Mack throws a head kick but Calhoun moves out of range.
Johnny Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mack but Mack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnny Mack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mack misses with a body kick.
Calhoun takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mack connects with a high kick.
Calhoun takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Some wild striking there from Mack.
No joy there for Mack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mack is looking to land body kicks.
Mack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Calhoun lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Calhoun is able to avoid easily.
Calhoun dives in and grabs Mack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mack pushes down on Calhoun's head and hops out.
Mack scores with a head kick.
Mack lands a head kick!
Mack clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calhoun with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mack to score with a decent uppercut.
Mack throws a head kick but Calhoun moves out of range.
Calhoun works the jab nicely.
Calhoun scores with a one two! Mack had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Calhoun's head backwards.
Mack misses the jab.
Mack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Calhoun drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun is looking to work some ground and pound but Mack has wrist control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mack is on top in guard.
Mack is looking to stand up but Calhoun won't let him.
Mack wants to control from the top but Calhoun keeps moving.
Mack has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Calhoun is proving hard to escape from.
Mack stopping the sweep attempt from Calhoun.
Calhoun throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mack gets to his feet. Calhoun looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Calhoun is defended easily by Mack.
Calhoun gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack clinches up with Calhoun and pushes him back against the cage.
Mack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mack misses with a double jab.
Mack throws a right hand that Calhoun ducks under and follows up with a left that Calhoun also avoids with ease.
Mack works over Calhoun's head and body with a nice combination.
Calhoun blocks a jab.
Calhoun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mack throws the kick towards the body but Calhoun avoids it.
Calhoun throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calhoun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Calhoun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mack avoids it really well and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Mack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Mack lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Calhoun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mack's waist but Mack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Calhoun off to one side.
Calhoun avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calhoun misses with a wild body shot.
Calhoun moves out of range as Mack throws a body kick.
Mack misses with an uppercut. Calhoun saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Mack.
Parnell Calhoun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mack throws a right hand that Calhoun ducks under and follows up with a left that Calhoun also avoids with ease.
Mack loads up on a big right hand but Calhoun slips the punch.
Calhoun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack throws a combination that misses
and Calhoun counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Calhoun has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mack to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Calhoun is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mack pulls down on the head and he's put Calhoun to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Mack!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Gorden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerhard Franke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Gorden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Gorden!
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, Gerhard Franke!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franke waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Gorden.
Franke stuffs the takedown.
Gorden avoids the body shot from Franke.
Franke misses with a wild combination.
Franke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorden.
Gorden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Franke sprawls well. Franke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gorden gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Franke was covering up waiting for the punch and Gorden finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franke doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Franke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gorden escapes and throws Franke's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gorden content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Franke tries to buck Gorden off but Gorden is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Franke is trying to work for a sweep but Gorden has mounted him!
Franke working to try and regain half guard.
Franke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Franke keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Franke tries to get to full guard but Gorden has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorden blocks the strikes from Franke.
Franke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gorden could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Franke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gorden postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Franke is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gorden, into his guard.
Franke trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franke with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Alex Gorden will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Franke takes a swing at Gorden's ribcage but misses.
Franke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gorden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gorden tries to clinch but Franke moves out of range.
Franke throws a body punch but Gorden moves out of range.
Gerhard Franke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorden was well out of range. Poor timing from Franke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorden manages to avoid it.
Alex Gorden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gorden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Franke avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab from Franke does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franke digs a good hook to Gorden's body.
Franke looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gorden!
Franke wants to control the pace but Gorden is squirming around nicely.
Franke goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gorden turns into him and now he's in Franke's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franke throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Franke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gorden stopping the sweep attempt from Franke.
Franke has an active guard here but Gorden has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franke is looking to control Gorden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franke avoid being mounted?
Franke controlling the position well.
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.
Franke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Franke is pressing down on Gorden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Franke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorden is one step ahead there.
Gorden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franke trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerhard Franke 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gorden takes one on the button.
Gorden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Franke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorden keeping full guard, as Franke tries to pass.
Franke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gorden dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorden is one step ahead there.
Franke is trying to keep Gorden in close.
Franke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Franke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Franke working a defensive guard here.
Franke 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.
Franke pulls Gorden in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gorden shoots and misses
and Franke counters with a left to the body.
Franke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorden moves away.
Franke throws a hook but Gorden avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Franke misses.
Gorden drops his hands momentarily and Franke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gorden with a poor takedown
and Franke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Gorden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Franke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Alex Gorden has been cut.
Gorden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gorden misses with a takedown attempt
and Franke counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gorden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franke.
Franke tries to clinch up
so Gorden counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerhard Franke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Franke 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerhard Franke!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Harrison will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lance Steele!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele wants to clinch up but Harrison keeps it at a distance.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Harrison circles away.
Harrison cracks a nice hook into Steele's ribs.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Harrison circles away.
Harrison throws a series of punches but Steele avoids them all with ease.
Harrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steele defending well as Harrison loads up on a big left hand.
Steele wants to clinch up but Harrison keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Harrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Harrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Steele. Harrison shrugs it off though.
Nice defenses there by Steele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison moves out of range as Steele throws a body kick.
Steele throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harrison counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Steele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrison is one step ahead there.
Harrison slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Harrison wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Steele wants to sweep but no luck.
Steele is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Steele is stalling here. Harrison is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Steele seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Harrison has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison taking a breather here.
Steele manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Harrison is trying to maintain the position but Steele is very close to passing his half guard.
Steele is keen to just control but Harrison is a slippery customer.
Harrison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harrison.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele pushes down on Harrison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steele trying to control the action but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Steele looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Steele is looking for a kimura but Harrison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steele to get the leverage.
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.
Harrison preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Harrison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steele is working away from the top position though.
Steele is trying to control. Harrison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Harrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harrison avoids the head kick by Steele.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Harrison circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Harrison will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A shot to the body from Harrison misses
and Steele counters with a head kick.
Steele lands a big head kick that sends Harrison to the canvas! Steele follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Steele!
Lance Steele is the new welterweight champion!
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