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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manningham Snapple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson has chosen Thunderhorse as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manningham Snapple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snapple closes the distance and pushes Henderson back into the cage.
Snapple manages to break the clinch.
Snapple throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Manningham Snapple has been cut.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Snapple sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snapple avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snapple swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snapple moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snapple shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Snapple showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson strikes from the bottom but Snapple passes into mount!
Henderson is squirming around, avoiding Snapple's attempts to control the action.
Snapple is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Henderson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Henderson!
Snapple is trying to control the position but Henderson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Snapple is retaining full guard.
Snapple had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Henderson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Snapple Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Henderson's back instead.
Henderson is trying to get back to his feet but Snapple has full control of the position and if anything, Henderson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Snapple gets his hands free as Henderson looks to control.
Henderson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Henderson breaks Snapple's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Henderson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Snapple's guard.
Snapple is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Henderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Henderson lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Snapple on that attempt.
Henderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Snapple counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Henderson looks gassed!
Snapple fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Henderson is out of range.
Snapple dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson takes one on the button.
Henderson takes one to the chin there.
Snapple clinches up with Henderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Snapple wants a takedown but no success here.
Snapple pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snapple gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Snapple is keen to just control but Henderson is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snapple missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henderson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Snapple slows the pace down in half guard.
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Snapple not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Snapple is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snapple passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Henderson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snapple trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henderson is looking to improve his position but Snapple isn't that keen on the idea.
Snapple misses with a head shot.
Snapple avoids the attempt from Henderson to control.
Henderson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Snapple tries to take his opponent's back but Henderson turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Snapple trying to strike off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snapple jumps guard.
Henderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Snapple looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Snapple looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Snapple!
Henderson tries to bench press Snapple off him but Snapple keeps the position.
Snapple stands up and beckons Henderson to his feet.
Snapple throws a combination that misses
letting Henderson counter with a right hand.
Snapple swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Snapple avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Snapple throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.
Henderson gets caught flat footed, as Snapple shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Henderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snapple slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Henderson is looking for a sweep.
Snapple is working to tighten is grip on Henderson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Henderson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Snapple is really squeezing tight and eventually Henderson passes out! Snapple breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Manningham Snapple!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Styles Latrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikey Pepper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Styles Latrow!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pepper takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Latrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pepper wants to clinch.
Latrow misses with a series of wild punches.
Pepper sizes up Latrow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Latrow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pepper dances in with a quick combination. Latrow is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Pepper snaps Latrow's head back. Latrow stumbles backwards against the cage. Pepper steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Latrow's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Latrow just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikey Pepper!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marmaduke Cholmondley Smythe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Malians (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cholmondley Smythe comes to the cage accompanied by He is an Englishman. Malians has chosen Right Now - Van Halen as his entrance music. Matt Malians struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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150 lbs
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164 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marmaduke Cholmondley Smythe !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Malians!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cholmondley Smythe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cholmondley Smythe 's corner calls for a 1-2. Cholmondley Smythe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cholmondley Smythe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Malians's guard.
Cholmondley Smythe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cholmondley Smythe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malians swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cholmondley Smythe trying to control the position from guard on top but Malians is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malians wants to sweep here but Cholmondley Smythe controlling him for the moment.
Cholmondley Smythe trying to control but Malians is working from the bottom.
Cholmondley Smythe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cholmondley Smythe forces his way into half guard.
Malians trying to hold on to Cholmondley Smythe 's head to control him but Cholmondley Smythe postures up.
Malians looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Malians throws a sloppy head kick and Cholmondley Smythe moves out of range easily.
Cholmondley Smythe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Malians is trying to control Cholmondley Smythe 's posture but Cholmondley Smythe avoids it.
Cholmondley Smythe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malians keeps working.
Cholmondley Smythe happy to just control the position for now.
Malians is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cholmondley Smythe advances to mount.
Cholmondley Smythe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cholmondley Smythe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cholmondley Smythe lands with some strikes.
Cholmondley Smythe has hold of Malians's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Malians manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cholmondley Smythe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cholmondley Smythe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Malians's face.
Malians is desperately trying to improve his position but Cholmondley Smythe has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cholmondley Smythe lands a big elbow.
Cholmondley Smythe lands with some strikes.
Cholmondley Smythe content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cholmondley Smythe thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cholmondley Smythe trying to control but Malians is having none of it.
Cholmondley Smythe working for a guillotine from mount but Malians is in no mood to give up.
Cholmondley Smythe prevents Malians from getting the reversal.
Cholmondley Smythe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Malians?
Cholmondley Smythe with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cholmondley Smythe moves to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cholmondley Smythe connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Malians to escape the position.
Cholmondley Smythe looking to hold on to the position here but Malians rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Cholmondley Smythe trying to control but Malians is working from the bottom.
Malians looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cholmondley Smythe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Malians can't keep his opponent in guard - Cholmondley Smythe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cholmondley Smythe controlling the pace.
Malians avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cholmondley Smythe .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Malians wants to improve his position but Cholmondley Smythe is controlling well.
Cholmondley Smythe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cholmondley Smythe prevents Malians from improving his position.
Cholmondley Smythe stands up out of the half guard.
Cholmondley Smythe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cholmondley Smythe advances to mount.
Malians is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cholmondley Smythe forces the positional change into back control.
Malians covering up well and avoiding damage.
Cholmondley Smythe trying to control momentarily.
Cholmondley Smythe lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Cholmondley Smythe .
Cholmondley Smythe trying to control.
Cholmondley Smythe has Malians flattened out and is raining down punches.
Cholmondley Smythe tries to keep control of the position but Malians is staying busy.
Cholmondley Smythe has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cholmondley Smythe has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Malians is in real trouble here. Cholmondley Smythe gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Malians is tapping out! Cholmondley Smythe wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marmaduke Cholmondley Smythe !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hedwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hedwig comes into the arena with Ministry - "N.W.O." blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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184 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Hedwig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Miller!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Hedwig.
Hedwig drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.
Hedwig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hedwig prevents a body shot from Miller.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hedwig tries a knee to the head but Miller blocks it.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hedwig just leaning against Miller, taking a breather.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hedwig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Hedwig.
Hedwig throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hedwig misses with a knee to the head.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
Hedwig gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Miller blocks an elbow strike from Hedwig.
Hedwig with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hedwig throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miller throws an elbow but misses.
Hedwig tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hedwig throws an elbow but misses.
Miller dodges an elbow strike from Hedwig.
Hedwig tries a knee to the head but Miller blocks it.
Hedwig will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miller up against the cage.
Hedwig landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedwig dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
Hedwig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hedwig.
Hedwig creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miller throws an elbow but it misses.
Hedwig takes a knee right on the jaw!
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hedwig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hedwig tries a knee to the head but Miller blocks it.
Miller takes an elbow to the temple.
Miller avoiding damage as Hedwig throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hedwig throws an elbow but misses.
Hedwig throws an elbow but it misses.
Hedwig comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hedwig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller looks gassed!
Hedwig lands an elbow inside.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hedwig blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller wants to stall.
Hedwig lands a knee to the head.
Hedwig lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hedwig blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hedwig tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hedwig lands a nice elbow.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Hedwig blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedwig lands an elbow inside that Miller shrugs off.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hedwig stalls.
Hedwig lands an elbow that stopped Miller in his tracks for a moment.
Hedwig tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Hedwig is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hedwig.
Hedwig misses with a knee strike.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Hedwig is blocking nicely.
Hedwig throws an elbow that misses.
Hedwig with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller avoids a wild elbow strike from Hedwig.
Miller is looking to control Hedwig's arms but Hedwig gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Miller avoids the elbow strike from Hedwig, against the cage.
Hedwig throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hedwig blocks it with crossed arms.
Hedwig tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hedwig.
Hedwig comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miller tries to stall but Hedwig uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hedwig using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedwig using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Hedwig.
Hedwig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hedwig misses with an elbow strike.
Miller blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hedwig throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller blocks the elbow strike.
Hedwig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Hedwig tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Miller takes an elbow to the temple.
Miller is rocked!
Hedwig connects with a knee to the head.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Hedwig finish him?
Hedwig creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Miller! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Hedwig.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Hedwig!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eaton Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain KaNuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cox comes into the arena with Hatebreed - Destroy Everything blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eaton Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Captain KaNuckles!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox throws a leg kick but KaNuckles moved away.
Cox checks the leg kick nicely there.
KaNuckles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KaNuckles manages to avoid it.
KaNuckles throws a big shot that misses.
KaNuckles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
KaNuckles wants to slow Cox down by chopping away at his legs.
A right-left combo lands from Cox.
Nice uppercut lands for Cox. That snapped KaNuckles's head back.
Cox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
KaNuckles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from KaNuckles.
A big right from Cox misses.
KaNuckles misses with a body kick.
Cox lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KaNuckles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck KaNuckles on the side of the head.
KaNuckles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cox.
A head kick from KaNuckles lands but Cox takes it in his stride.
Cox lands with a nice body punch.
Eaton Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KaNuckles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cox to score with a decent uppercut.
KaNuckles wants to clinch.
Cox lands with a right that hurts KaNuckles. KaNuckles looks to clinch but Cox throws a short knee that drops KaNuckles. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Eaton Cox!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ming ming mow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Swag Surfin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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, ming ming mow!
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, Josh Smith!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but mow shows good takedown defense.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
mow clinches up against the cage.
mow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
mow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and mow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
mow looking to pass the guard.
mow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
mow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and mow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
mow lands a couple of digs.
mow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
mow trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
mow is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but mow has managed to sneak the leg through.
mow content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mow thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
mow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
mow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
mow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
mow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking to control mow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
mow trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
mow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
mow lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith is staying active underneath mow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith with a poor takedown
and mow counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith trying to control here.
Smith is not content to let mow control the position.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom but mow passes into side control!
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
mow is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
mow working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mow scoring with punches and elbows.
mow working the head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
mow working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Smith is letting mow control him for a moment.
mow trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith struggling a bit here.
mow lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith is trying to control mow's posture but mow avoids it.
mow tries to move to mount but Smith blocks the move with his legs.
mow working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smith tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
mow avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
A nice elbow there by mow.
mow scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith tries to buck mow off but he can't manage it.
mow controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ming ming mow dominated that round.
That's time! mow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith tries for a takedown but mow circles away easily
and mow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
mow tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
mow happy to just control the position for now.
Smith taking punishment in the form of punches.
mow is working Smith over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smith tries to strike but it doesn't land.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith is breathing heavily.
mow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
mow is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
mow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
mow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith trying to control but mow postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
mow 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.
Smith is not content to let mow control the position.
Smith wants to control but mow is keeping busy.
mow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith trying to control but mow postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
mow lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
mow clinches.
mow stalling against the cage.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. mow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
mow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
mow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
mow wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith wants to stand and escape but mow is having none of it.
mow wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
mow looking to pass the guard.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
mow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith 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.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by mow.
mow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
mow is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
mow works his foot free and advances to mount.
mow is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding mow's attempts to control the action.
Smith wants to control but mow is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ming ming mow 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!
Smith looks to land a body kick but mow moved away.
mow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
mow misses with the combination.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and mow counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as mow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
mow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith is trying to keep mow in close.
Smith is striking off his back. mow thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
mow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
mow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith wants to control but mow is keeping busy.
mow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
mow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
mow breaks from Smith's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
mow is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
mow scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smith?
mow is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
mow looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith!
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
mow looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
mow throws some wild stikes that Smith manages to avoid easily.
mow breaks from Smith's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
mow throwing strikes here but Smith is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Smith tries to hold on but mow pushes him away.
mow unloading with bombs!
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
mow thowing shots but they're missing.
mow lands a big elbow.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
mow lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
mow lands a nice shot to the head.
mow punishing his opponent with strikes.
mow landing shots from mount.
mow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
mow blocks Smith's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
ming ming mow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
mow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Smith tries to lock up and control but mow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding mow's attempts to control the action.
Josh Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
mow content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
ming ming mow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well mow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ming ming mow!
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hype
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RATING
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Robida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robida kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Walk. Danny Robida has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Robida!
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, Josh Sims!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sims avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sims wants to clinch but Robida slips to the side
and Robida counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sims.
Robida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robida breaks from the clinch.
Robida cracks a nice hook into Sims's ribs.
Sims looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Robida has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sims 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 Robida.
Sims tries for a kimura but Robida is defending well.
Robida throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims tries to move to mount but Robida blocks the move with his legs.
Robida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sims wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robida keeps working.
Sims slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robida throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Sims stands up.
Robida pushes Sims up against the cage in a clinch.
Robida wants to get back to striking at distance but Sims won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Robida.
A hook to the body from Robida.
Sims jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Robida walks away with a smile on his face. Sims gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Robida has closed the distance and engaged Sims in a clinch.
Sims gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Robida.
Robida is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Robida misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Robida.
Sims successfully pulls guard.
Robida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sims works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sims's head.
Sims has his foot on Robida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robida works his way back into a safe position though.
Sims looks gassed!
Robida postures up in Sims's guard and throws a big left but Sims blocks it.
Sims preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sims working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robida.
Robida lands a couple of digs.
Robida throws and elbow that misses. Sims uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robida's guard. Nice move by Sims!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robida lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sims!
Robida scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Robida unloads with some shots from mount but Sims bucks and avoids them well.
Robida misses with a head shot.
Robida working the ground and pound effectively.
Robida with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Robida dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sims darts in trying to clinch
and Robida counters by clinching up.
Knees to the body from Robida.
Sims drops down looking for an ankle pick but Robida pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robida scores with a three punch combo!
Danny Robida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robida tries to clinch there but Sims circles away.
Sims shoots and misses
and Robida counters by clinching up.
Robida lands a shoulder strike.
Sims wants a takedown.
Danny Robida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Sims.
Sims is breathing heavily.
Robida lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robida scores with a shoulder strike.
Robida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Robida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sims's face.
Robida is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Robida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Robida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sims prevents it.
Robida lands with a right to the head.
Robida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Robida.
Robida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sims avoiding damage as Robida throws knees to the body.
Robida connects with a knee to the head.
Robida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sims's face.
Sims is rocked!
Sims is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Robida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Robida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robida looks to land a body kick but Sims moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sims clinches but Robida breaks the clinch
and Robida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robida lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Robida wants to clinch.
Sims fails with the takedown
and Robida counters with a nice kick to the body.
Robida tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sims counters by moving into the clinch.
Robida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sims avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sims tries to score a body lock takedown but Robida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Robida misses with a knee strike.
Robida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Robida looking to throw knees to the head but Sims is blocking nicely.
Sims blocks the elbow strike.
Robida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Robida misses with the head strike.
Robida has a couple of punches blocked by Sims.
Sims wants a takedown but no success here.
Robida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robida wants to break free but Sims has control.
Robida tries to break the clinch but Sims is controlling the position.
Sims tries to pull guard but Robida holds him up against the cage and eventually Sims drops back down to his feet.
Robida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sims is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sims can't get the takedown.
Sims wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robida breaks the clinch.
Robida keeps Sims at a distance using the push kick.
Sims swats away the attempt to clinch by Robida.
Danny Robida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robida is looking to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Robida, right into the meat.
Sims misses with a series of wild punches.
Sims misses with a takedown
and Robida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sims paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danny Robida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sims takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Robida dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sims with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robida moves into the clinch.
Robida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sims has him pressed against the cage.
Robida throws an elbow but it misses.
Robida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Robida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sims blocks it with crossed arms.
Robida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Robida cracks Sims with a nice body shot.
Sims tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robida just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sims blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sims drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Danny Robida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Sims.
Robida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Robida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sims has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sims gets underhooks to prevent Robida's takedown attempt.
Robida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sims lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sims tries to score a body lock takedown but Robida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sims gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sims has hold of one of Robida's legs. Robida is fighting the takedown attempt but Sims gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sims's guard.
Robida throws a strike but Sims rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Robida keeping moving, preventing Sims from controlling successfully.
Sims won't allow Robida to sweep him here.
Danny Robida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sims sitting in guard here, content to control.
Robida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sims can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robida is striking off his back. Sims thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Sims wants to free his trapped foot but Robida is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sims wants to stand up but Robida is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims is trying to control the action in half guard but Robida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Robida striking from the bottom.
Robida is looking to control Sims's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robida avoid being mounted?
Robida actively working from the bottom here.
Robida is not content to let Sims control the position.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sims tries to clinch up
and Robida counters with an outside leg kick.
Josh Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sims avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robida drives through and clinches with Sims against the cage.
Robida misses with an elbow strike.
Robida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Robida is working for takedown but Sims is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sims goes for a takedown in the clinch but Robida prevents it.
Robida manages to break the clinch.
Robida works Sims's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Robida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robida, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Robida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butter Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cairne Bloodhoof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bloodhoof's choice of entrance music: Ghostface Killah - Daytona 500. Cairne Bloodhoof will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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285 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butter Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cairne Bloodhoof!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodhoof throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bloodhoof gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bloodhoof just leaning against Ball, taking a breather.
Bloodhoof changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ball fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A punch combination from Ball misses.
Ball throws a looping overhand right but Bloodhoof ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bloodhoof.
Ball misses with a looping right.
Ball throws a looping overhand right but Bloodhoof ducks down to avoid it.
Bloodhoof moves into the clinch successfully.
Bloodhoof lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Butter Ball has been cut.
Ball can't break the clinch.
Bloodhoof lands a nice knee to the body.
Ball is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ball wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bloodhoof with a knee to the head.
Bloodhoof connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ball's face.
Bloodhoof landing knees to the head.
Bloodhoof landing knees to the body.
Bloodhoof lands a knee to the body.
Bloodhoof connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ball's face.
Bloodhoof connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ball's face.
Bloodhoof lands an elbow inside that Ball shrugs off.
Bloodhoof with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bloodhoof connects with a knee to the head.
Bloodhoof crunches a lovely knee into Ball's ribcage.
Bloodhoof lands a damaging elbow.
Bloodhoof landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bloodhoof lands an elbow that stopped Ball in his tracks for a moment.
Bloodhoof lands an elbow inside that Ball shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodhoof crunches a lovely knee into Ball's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Bloodhoof.
Bloodhoof landing knees to the body.
Ball takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Bloodhoof.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bloodhoof.
Bloodhoof unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ball lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bloodhoof has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ball regains guard immediately.
Ball looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloodhoof drops back looking for a leg! Ball is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ball manages to kick Bloodhoof off! Bloodhoof jumps back into Ball's guard.
Bloodhoof prevents Ball from getting back to his feet.
Bloodhoof postures up in Ball's guard and throws a big left but Ball blocks it.
Bloodhoof drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bloodhoof jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ball throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodhoof prevents Ball from getting back to his feet.
Ball might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bloodhoof connects with a couple of short punches.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bloodhoof shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bloodhoof was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ball taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bloodhoof cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bloodhoof looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bloodhoof landing punches.
Ball tries to hold on but Bloodhoof postures up.
Bloodhoof is going olschool here, as he tries to force Ball to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ball shrugs it off.
Bloodhoof dominating with strikes here.
Ball is in a horrible position here. Bloodhoof smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bloodhoof can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ball is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball tries to hold on but Bloodhoof postures up.
Bloodhoof lands with some strikes.
Bloodhoof landing strikes from the mount.
Ball is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bloodhoof is working for a guillotine from mount but Ball frees his head quite easily.
Bloodhoof punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ball is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bloodhoof looking to control but Ball is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodhoof is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ball can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bloodhoof breaks from Ball's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Bloodhoof.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bloodhoof lands a big elbow.
Bloodhoof lands with some strikes.
Bloodhoof punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bloodhoof with shots to the head and body - Ball looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bloodhoof connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bloodhoof is landing with some decent strikes but Ball is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ball really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bloodhoof landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bloodhoof working Ball over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cairne Bloodhoof dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Butter Ball's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ball takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bloodhoof chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bloodhoof buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloodhoof connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Ball to the floor! Bloodhoof dives in looking for the finish!
Ball is rocked!
Bloodhoof seems to be looking for submissions.
Bloodhoof takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ball tries to kick Bloodhoof off but Bloodhoof keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bloodhoof seems to be working for a kimura but Ball defends the submission attempt.
Ball taking some punishment here, with Bloodhoof in his half guard.
Bloodhoof is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ball is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodhoof is trying to control the action in half guard but Ball is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bloodhoof looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bloodhoof seems to be working for a kimura but Ball defends the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Bloodhoof.
Ball wants to get back to his feet.
Ball has hold of Bloodhoof's hands but Bloodhoof slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ball looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bloodhoof scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ball knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bloodhoof on the ground.
Bloodhoof looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ball with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bloodhoof drops an elbow to the side of Ball's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodhoof working Ball over with strikes.
Ball wants to get back to his feet.
Bloodhoof working over Ball with some ground and pound. Ball looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bloodhoof slips a nice elbow through Ball's hands, connecting with Ball's forehead.
Bloodhoof landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ball pushes Bloodhoof off looking to stand but Bloodhoof dives back in and keeps control.
Ball is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bloodhoof lands with a punch from half guard.
Bloodhoof has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bloodhoof lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bloodhoof is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ball taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodhoof looking to control but Ball is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bloodhoof working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ball is bucking up trying to escape but Bloodhoof cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bloodhoof with good strikes from the mount here!
Ball is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ball on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ball tries to get out of the position.
Bloodhoof is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cairne Bloodhoof has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bloodhoof lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! Bloodhoof connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bloodhoof has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bloodhoof lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ball hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ball throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bloodhoof. What's that going to do exactly?
Bloodhoof landing strikes from the mount and Ball is in trouble!
Bloodhoof is working for a guillotine from mount but Ball frees his head quite easily.
Bloodhoof is going olschool here, as he tries to force Ball to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ball shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Ball that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ball is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bloodhoof scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ball?
Bloodhoof with the ground and pound from mount.
Bloodhoof scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bloodhoof scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ball?
Ball is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ball is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bloodhoof has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ball's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bloodhoof controlling from mount.
Bloodhoof lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cairne Bloodhoof showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Butter Ball's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bloodhoof throws a nice head kick!
Ball misses with a hook.
Ball misses with a wild combination.
A head kick lands from Bloodhoof that sends Ball to the canvas. Ball tries to scramble back to his feet but Bloodhoof brings him back down into side control.
Bloodhoof working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ball is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bloodhoof has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bloodhoof in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bloodhoof lands a nice forearm strike.
Bloodhoof lands some shots froms side control.
Ball wants to get back to his feet but Bloodhoof drags him back down.
Bloodhoof is chipping away with strikes.
Ball on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ball on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bloodhoof grinds an elbow into Ball's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodhoof lands a nice forearm strike.
Ball wants to get back to his feet but Bloodhoof drags him back down.
Ball is not content to let Bloodhoof control the position.
Ball gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bloodhoof with the ground and pound from mount.
Bloodhoof lands with some strikes.
Bloodhoof is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ball is surviving well by controlling Bloodhoof's body position as best he can.
Bloodhoof scoring with strikes but Ball is staying in there.
Bloodhoof throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Butter Ball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball trying desperately to get to his feet.
The referee warns Ball that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bloodhoof lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ball is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bloodhoof lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bloodhoof working Ball over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloodhoof scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloodhoof is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bloodhoof won't let Ball get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
A nice elbow there by Bloodhoof.
Bloodhoof is landing with some decent strikes but Ball is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ball wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bloodhoof working the ground and pound effectively.
Bloodhoof connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball wants to hold on but Bloodhoof pushes him away.
BOOM! Bloodhoof connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bloodhoof with the ground and pound from mount.
Ball is squirming around, avoiding Bloodhoof's attempts to control the action.
Bloodhoof lands a nice shot to the head.
Ball takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bloodhoof lands a big elbow.
Ball squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bloodhoof can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ball is looking to escape.
Ball is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodhoof takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bloodhoof is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bloodhoof cracks Ball with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bloodhoof lands a heavy elbow.
Bloodhoof looking to secure an arm triangle but Ball defends it well.
Cairne Bloodhoof is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloodhoof is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ball is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bloodhoof lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ball hang on?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bloodhoof putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ball is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ball throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bloodhoof. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Cairne Bloodhoof comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bloodhoof 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 24:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cairne Bloodhoof!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Richlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saffron Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Richlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saffron Burrows!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burrows looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Richlin!
Richlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richlin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Burrows.
Richlin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Burrows working the ground and pound effectively.
Richlin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Richlin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Richlin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Richlin tries to get out of the position.
Richlin wants to get back to his feet.
Burrows takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burrows is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Burrows controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Richlin trying to control but Burrows postures up.
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. Burrows connects with a nice short shot to Richlin's temple.
Richlin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Burrows changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richlin tries to avoid it but Burrows manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richlin to the ground. Richlin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richlin manages to avoid it.
Saffron Burrows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Burrows or perhaps it was just good defense by Richlin which made him look bad.
Richlin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burrows stuns Richlin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows shoots in and drives through. Richlin sprawls well.
Frank Richlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saffron Burrows.
Burrows ducks right into an uppercut from Richlin.
It looks like Saffron Burrows has been cut.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richlin manages to avoid it.
Frank Richlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richlin lands with a shot to the body.
Burrows looks gassed!
Burrows slips a jab from Richlin.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burrows misses with a hook. Richlin ducked under it nicely.
Burrows moves away from the strike by Richlin.
Richlin throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richlin scores with a sloppy right hand. Burrows should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richlin lands with a right that hurts Burrows. Burrows looks to clinch but Richlin throws a short knee that drops Burrows. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Frank Richlin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Rhubarb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Colbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rhubarb might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to m.o.v.e - Over Drive. Jacob Rhubarb has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Rhubarb!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Colbert!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhubarb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Colbert misses the target.
Colbert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rhubarb misses with the combination.
Rhubarb misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Rhubarb.
Rhubarb missing with a left hand there. Colbert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhubarb cracks Colbert with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donk. Colbert catches Rhubarb right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Jacob Rhubarb has been cut.
Oooh a lovely combination from Colbert sends Rhubarb down but not out. Colbert dives into side control looking to finish.
Rhubarb is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colbert lands a huge shot from side control! Rhubarb is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cain Colbert!
Cain Colbert is the new super heavyweight champion!
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