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BHFC 5 Nieddds v Hayes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joell Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Wise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joell Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wise goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wise misses with a looping right.
Ortiz dodges the punch combination from Wise.
Wise throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortiz looks to land a combination but Wise avoids it well.
A combination from Ortiz does no damage.
Wise lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wise throws a right hand that misses
and Ortiz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wise looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wise takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Wise scores with a four punch combination!
Ortiz looks gassed!
Ortiz stuffs the takedown attempt from Wise. Wise gets slowly back to his feet.
Wise connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz swings for the body but Wise moves out of range.
Nice cross by Wise.
Wise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortiz.
Ortiz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wise misses with a body shot
and Wise takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ortiz staying out of range there.
Wise misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wise throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ortiz blocks a jab.
Ortiz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wise counters with a nice uppercut.
Wise misses with a head kick.
Wise lands with a straight right. Ortiz didn't see that one coming.
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Wise.
Wise misses with a right hand
and Ortiz counters with a good low kick that Wise was not able to check.
Ortiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wise moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wise - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz blocks a head kick by Wise.
Wise scores with a nice head shot.
Wise uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ortiz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Wise.
Ortiz takes one on the button.
Ortiz avoids the body shot from Wise.
Wise swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wise pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wise connects with a jab.
Wise dives in and grabs Ortiz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ortiz pushes down on Wise's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Wise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wise thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wise throws a nice head kick!
Ortiz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wise.
Wise lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Wise misses the target.
Wise is looking to slow Ortiz down with leg kicks.
Wise throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wise missing with a left hand there. Ortiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wise shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wise scoring with strikes but Ortiz is staying in there.
Wise lands a big elbow.
Ortiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wise. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wise pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ortiz is trying to stand up.
BOOM! Wise connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wise raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wise throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wise looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ortiz is in a horrible position here. Wise smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ortiz is in a horrible position here. Wise smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wise tries to control but Ortiz wriggling away.
Ortiz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wise.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Wise dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Wise's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wise just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Wise lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ortiz doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Wise. Beautiful body shot.
Wise lands with an overhand left.
Wise scores with a head kick. Ortiz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ortiz slips a straight right by Wise.
Wise wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wise dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wise scores with a nice right hand.
Wise fails with a takedown attempt.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wise.
Wise throws an overhand right that lands on Ortiz's shoulder, as Ortiz tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ortiz sprawls well. Ortiz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wise gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Wise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wise shoots in but no luck this time.
Wise throws a chopping leg kick but Ortiz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wise shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ortiz as he avoids it easily.
Wise throws a poor cross that misses
and Ortiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wise misses with a right hand
and Ortiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ortiz misses with a lunging right hand
and Wise makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wise misses with the combination.
Wise dips to his left and cracks Ortiz with an uppercut!
Dennis Wise is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortiz slaps away a takedown attempt from Wise, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wise misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ortiz moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortiz misses with a series of wild punches.
Wise looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortiz is just out of range.
Wise misses with a body shot
and Ortiz counters with a one-two to the body.
Wise scores with a nice right hand.
Dennis Wise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wise thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ortiz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wise rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wise pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wise feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wise trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wise looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wise has gone for a leg lock! Ortiz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wise's guard.
Wise manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ortiz manages to get himself to full guard.
Ortiz is working an open guard so Wise takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wise.
Wise scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wise.
Wise connects with the punch.
Wise shoots in looking for a takedown. Ortiz tries to sprawl out of it but Wise keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ortiz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ortiz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ortiz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortiz.
A telegraphed right hand from Wise misses the target.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Wise dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Wise's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Wise lands a lovely overhand right.
Wise misses with a double jab.
Wise scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ortiz in his tracks.
Wise throws a jab but it's blocked by Ortiz.
Wise goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wise throws a poor cross that misses
and Ortiz counters with a left to the body.
Wise showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortiz.
Ortiz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wise throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wise connects with a leg kick. Ortiz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wise shoots in looking for a takedown but Ortiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wise's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ortiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wise connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise fails to land with a series of punches.
Wise looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wise wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortiz keeps working.
Wise passes to full mount!
Wise lands a big shot there that rocks Ortiz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wise landing strikes from the mount and Ortiz is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Wise there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wise lands a nice shot to the head.
Wise 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.
Wise working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wise lands a nice shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ortiz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wise throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wise is landing with some decent strikes but Ortiz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wise lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wise has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ortiz's face.
Wise is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ortiz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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.
Wise throwing strikes here but Ortiz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wise lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wise raining down shots from the mount!
Wise is landing with some decent strikes but Ortiz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wise controlling his opponent.
Ortiz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wise is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortiz can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wise wants to control the pace but Ortiz is squirming around nicely.
Dennis Wise is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wise has isolated one of Ortiz's arms. Ortiz looking to fight him off but Wise twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dennis Wise!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos Preuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tong Po!
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, Junior Dos Santos Preuss!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po tries to clinch up.
Dos Santos Preuss throws a hook but Po blocks it.
Po tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dos Santos Preuss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch but Dos Santos Preuss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dos Santos Preuss scores with a jab.
It looks like Tong Po has been cut.
Po closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Po.
Dos Santos Preuss wants to break free but Po has control.
Dos Santos Preuss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Po walks away with a smile on his face. Dos Santos Preuss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Po walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos Preuss misses with a lunging right hand
and Po counters with a head kick that drops Dos Santos Preuss to the mat! Dos Santos Preuss scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Dos Santos Preuss throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Po counters with a body kick.
Dos Santos Preuss looks gassed!
Po clinches up with Dos Santos Preuss and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Po.
Dos Santos Preuss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dos Santos Preuss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Po just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tong Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos Preuss.
Po connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dos Santos Preuss's face.
It looks like Junior Dos Santos Preuss has been cut.
Po comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Po.
Po lands a damaging elbow.
Po pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dos Santos Preuss wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Po throws 2 knees - Dos Santos Preuss can't escape Po's clinch. As Dos Santos Preuss tries to escape again Po whips his head left to meet with another knee! That's knocked out Dos Santos Preuss's gum shield and as Dos Santos Preuss falls to the floor, the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tong Po!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Kygath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Voda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Kygath!
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, Jon Voda!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kygath throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Voda counters with a stiff right hand.
Voda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Voda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Voda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kygath.
Voda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kygath.
Voda misses with an uppercut
letting Kygath counter with a right hand.
Voda throws a shot from downtown. Kygath moves away and avoids it.
Kygath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Voda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kygath throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Kygath misses.
Kygath misses the jab.
Voda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kygath doesn't seem bothered though.
Voda throws out a loose jab but Kygath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kygath swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kygath. Voda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Voda lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kygath scores with a nice strike.
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!
Voda misses with a left hand
and Kygath counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Voda moves out of range as Kygath strikes.
Voda misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kygath misses with a double jab.
Voda misses with an uppercut
and Kygath counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Voda misses with a left hand
and Kygath counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Voda thinking.
Kygath paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kygath closes the distance and clinches up with Voda, looking for a takedown. Kygath pushes Voda against the cage but Voda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kygath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Voda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Kygath.
Kygath misses with a looping left.
Jon Voda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kygath shoots in for a double leg but Voda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kygath is breathing heavily.
Kygath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Voda.
Voda throws a right hand that misses
and Kygath counters with a right hand to the body.
Kygath throws a poor cross that misses
and Voda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kygath thinking.
Voda lands with a straight right. Kygath didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kygath throws a predictable looking body shot
and Voda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kygath moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunter Kygath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voda connects with a jab.
Kygath throws a poor cross that misses
and Voda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kygath throws out a powerful jab.
Kygath misses with a takedown attempt - Voda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Kygath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kygath takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Voda might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kygath falls off balance throwing a combination
and Voda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Kygath misses.
Voda scores with a body shot.
Voda throws a lazy uppercut
and Kygath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Voda lands a jab.
A jab from Voda finds it's way through Kygath's defenses.
Voda thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kygath misses with a lunging right hand
and Voda counters with a one-two to the body.
Voda connects with a right hand. Kygath shakes it off.
Kygath misses with a double jab
and Voda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kygath closes the distance and clinches up with Voda, looking for a takedown. Kygath pushes Voda against the cage but Voda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Voda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kygath doesn't seem phased though.
Kygath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kygath lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Voda circles away quickly and effectively.
Voda with a hook.
A slow jab from Voda misses its intended target.
Kygath avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kygath fails to land with a series of punches.
Voda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voda shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kygath eats them both and turns towards Voda to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kygath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Voda counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kygath's head.
A left lands for Voda.
Voda jabs Kygath right on the nose. Kygath blinks but takes it well.
Kygath throws a sloppy head kick and Voda moves out of range easily.
Voda missing with a left hand there. Kygath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kygath walks into a jab.
Voda lands a jab to the nose.
Voda pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kygath back to the cage. Voda follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Voda is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kygath had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Voda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Voda scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voda connects with a nice looking jab.
Voda lunges at Kygath with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kygath's hand.
Voda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kygath has time to react.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Voda does it's job there.
Kygath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kygath misses with a left hand
and Voda counters with a straight right hand.
Kygath misses with an uppercut
and Voda counters with a two punch combo.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Voda 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.
Kygath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Voda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Voda throws a hook to the side of Kygath's head but Kygath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Voda connects with a jab.
Voda scores with a nice head shot.
Voda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kygath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kygath swings widly with a right hand
and Voda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kygath throws a combination that misses
and Voda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Voda looks to land a left hand but Kygath moved out of range nicely.
Kygath misses with a body kick.
Kygath misses with an uppercut
and Voda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voda sizes up Kygath with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Voda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kygath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kygath has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kygath there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunter Kygath is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kygath lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Voda circles away quickly and effectively.
Voda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kygath looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kygath misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kygath shoots for a takedown but Voda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Voda with a hook.
Kygath throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Voda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Voda misses with a hook.
Kygath takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Danga de danga de dang - Voda scores with a four punch combination!
Kygath misses with a right hand
enabling Voda to counter with a crisp jab.
Voda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Voda tries to bum rush Kygath with a series of wild strikes but Kygath uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kygath slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Voda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kygath walks into a left hand.
Voda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kygath.
Voda misses with a hook
and Kygath counters with a left and a right that stings Voda.
Kygath closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Voda throws a poor cross that misses
and Kygath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Voda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kygath falls off balance throwing a combination
and Voda counters with a straight right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kygath. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Voda throws a big shot that misses.
Kygath is trying hard to land a takedown here. Voda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Voda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voda throws the left hand but Kygath avoids the punch easily.
Kygath walks into a left hand.
Voda scores with a jab.
Jab by Voda.
Kygath slips a jab from Voda.
Voda throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Voda loads up on a big right hand but Kygath slips the punch.
Voda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Kygath with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Kygath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jon Voda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Voda lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kygath swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Voda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Voda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kygath momentarily.
Kygath drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kygath misses with an uppercut
and Voda counters with a nice uppercut.
Voda lands a jab to the head.
Voda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Voda throws out a loose jab but Kygath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voda scores with a shot to the body.
Kygath misses with a lunging right hand
and Voda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Voda lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Voda misses the jab.
Voda lands with a right hand.
Voda throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Kygath 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Voda misses with a left hand
enabling Kygath to counter with a crisp jab.
Voda clobbers Kygath with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Voda throws a looping overhand right but Kygath ducks down to avoid it.
Voda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kygath on the side of the head.
Kygath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Voda is working the combinations to good effect here.
Voda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kygath.
Voda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kygath.
Voda misses with a looping left.
Voda moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Voda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Voda connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Voda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Voda.
Kygath misses with a lunging right hand
letting Voda counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kygath takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kygath has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Voda finds it's way round the side to connect with Kygath's head.
Kygath dodges the punch combination from Voda.
Kygath misses with a hook
and Voda counters with a nice uppercut.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Voda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kygath misses with a left hand
and Voda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Voda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Voda misses with a lunging right hand
and Kygath counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Kygath.
Kygath misses with a body punch
and Voda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Voda misses with a hook.
Kygath shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Voda but Voda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kygath throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Voda counters with a right hand to the body.
Voda throws a hook but Kygath blocks it.
Kygath swings widly with a right hand
and Voda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kygath scores with a jab to the jaw.
Voda throws a series of punches but Kygath avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Kygath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kygath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Voda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Voda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kygath doesn't seem phased though.
Voda misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kygath throws an off balance right hand
enabling Voda to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voda misses with a wild combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Voda.
Kygath misses with a hook
and Voda counters with a nice uppercut.
Kygath misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Voda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Voda.
Kygath slips a jab from Voda.
Voda leaves Kygath with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kygath misses with a wild combination.
Kygath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voda moves away.
Voda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Voda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Voda.
Jab, jab by Voda - just one landing.
Hunter Kygath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kygath moves away from the strike by Voda.
Voda lands a lovely overhand right.
Voda lands a head shot.
Kygath takes a swing at Voda's ribcage but misses.
Kygath takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Voda throws a poor cross that misses
and Kygath counters with a straight right hand.
Voda swings widly with a right hand
letting Kygath counter with a right hand.
Kygath throws a nice looking combination but Voda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Voda with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kygath.
Voda's corner calls for a 1-2. Voda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kygath finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Voda connects with a single shot there.
Kygath dodges the punch combination from Voda.
Kygath misses with a lunging right hand
and Voda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kygath.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Kygath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kygath takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voda cracks Kygath with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Voda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Voda throws a series of strikes that have Kygath backpedaling.
Kygath misses with an uppercut
and Voda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Voda's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Voda duly obliges.
Voda with a hook.
Kygath with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Voda to score with a decent uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kygath might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Voda misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Voda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Voda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Voda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kygath misses with a hook.
Voda stalks Kygath and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kygath's face. Kygath staggers backwards, shaken.
Kygath slips a jab from Voda.
Voda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kygath throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Voda.
Nice shot by Voda.
A left lands for Voda.
Voda throws a looping overhand right but Kygath ducks down to avoid it.
Voda ducks under a wild hook from Kygath.
Kygath misses with a hook
and Voda counters with a stiff right hand.
Voda misses with an uppercut. Kygath saw that one coming.
Voda misses with an uppercut
and Kygath counters with a straight right hand.
Voda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice jab there from Voda.
Voda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kygath on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voda dips to his left and cracks Kygath with an uppercut!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kygath throws a combination that misses
letting Voda counter with a right hand.
Kygath throws a low kick but Voda moves out of range easily.
Kygath slips under a jab from Voda.
Voda digs a good hook to Kygath's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Voda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Voda 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Voda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Casarro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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218 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin Casarro!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Miller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Miller duly obliges.
It looks like Martin Casarro has been cut.
Miller gets caught flat footed, as Casarro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Casarro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Casarro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Casarro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Casarro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Casarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casarro postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Casarro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Casarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casarro postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Casarro.
Miller 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.
Miller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Casarro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Casarro wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller wants to stand up but Casarro is controlling him.
Casarro tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Casarro misses with a takedown attempt
and Miller counters with a one-two to the body.
Casarro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller rushes Casarro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Casarro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Casarro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Casarro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Casarro scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casarro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miller defending well though.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Casarro wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.
Casarro looks to land a strike but Miller avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Casarro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miller's head.
Casarro 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.
Miller manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Casarro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
James Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Casarro.
Miller wants to control from the top but Casarro keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casarro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Casarro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Casarro from controlling successfully.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Casarro working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casarro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miller's head.
Casarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 James Miller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Casarro's cut.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Casarro misses with a takedown
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Casarro doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller closes the distance and pushes Casarro back into the cage.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Casarro looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Casarro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throwing shots but Casarro is blocking nicely.
Miller with the ground and pound but Casarro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Miller wants to stand and escape but instead Casarro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Casarro landing with the ground and pound.
Casarro wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Casarro landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casarro tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Casarro is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Casarro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Casarro wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Casarro tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Casarro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casarro is working Miller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Casarro chips away with some ground and pound.
Casarro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Casarro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miller's guard.
Casarro trying to pass the guard but Miller defending well.
Casarro wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Casarro there.
Casarro wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.
Miller trying to control from the bottom.
Casarro trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it.
Casarro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Casarro controlling the action here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martin Casarro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Martin Casarro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Casarro has his takedown stuffed
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Casarro trying to control but Miller postures up.
Martin Casarro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Casarro's head.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miller 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.
Casarro manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Casarro sprawls well initially but Miller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Casarro tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Casarro moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller throws and elbow that misses. Casarro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miller's guard. Nice move by Casarro!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Casarro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Casarro connects with a couple of short punches.
Casarro chips away with some ground and pound.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Casarro stands up over Miller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casarro looking to pass the guard.
Casarro wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Casarro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Casarro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Casarro stands up over Miller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Casarro trying to move into half guard but instead Miller has managed to sweep!
Casarro keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Casarro has his hands on Miller's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casarro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Miller won't allow Casarro to get back to his feet.
Miller is pushing down on Casarro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Casarro is fighting to maintain full guard but Miller has managed to sneak the leg through.
Casarro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller is thwarting Casarro's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Miller.
I think Miller 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Miller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webster comes to the cage accompanied by Run to the Hills by Iron Madien . Ben Webster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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236 lbs
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249 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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Webster!
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, Ray Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Webster.
Webster working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mercer tries to bench press Webster off him but Webster keeps the position.
Webster cracks Mercer with a big right hand but Mercer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Webster landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Webster decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Webster shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Webster showed some decent athleticism there.
Mercer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Webster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Webster.
Mercer trying to control from the bottom.
Mercer is refusing to be controlled, as Webster sits in half guard.
Mercer keeping hold of Webster's head, controlling as best he can.
Webster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mercer defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Webster.
Webster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Webster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Webster looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Webster with the ground and pound but Mercer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Webster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Webster wants to pass the guard but Mercer is keeping the position.
Webster won't allow Mercer to sweep him here.
Webster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Webster wants to stand but Mercer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Webster 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Webster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mercer is trying to keep Webster in close.
Webster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Webster throws a big right hand that misses.
Webster with a nice head shot there.
Webster is looking to work some ground and pound but Mercer has wrist control.
Mercer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Webster with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Webster dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Webster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Webster wants it to stay on the feet.
Mercer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Webster tries to clinch but Mercer is having none of it.
Webster tries to clinch but Mercer moves out of range.
Webster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mercer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Webster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercer.
Mercer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Webster eats them both and turns towards Mercer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mercer scores with a nice strike.
Webster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Webster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab-cross combination lands for Mercer and sends Webster crashing to the mat! Mercer follows him down to the mat - Webster regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Webster is rocked!
It looks like Ben Webster has been cut.
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!
Mercer content to control rather than advance.
Webster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mercer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ray Mercer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Webster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mercer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mercer controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ray Mercer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mercer throws a combination. Webster tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Webster is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ben Webster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercer scores with a hook.
Mercer lands with a right that hurts Webster. Webster looks to clinch but Mercer throws a short knee that drops Webster. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Ray Mercer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Marius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredo Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corleone has chosen The Godfather Waltz as his entrance music. Gaius Marius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaius Marius !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredo Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone connects with an inside leg kick.
Marius thows a body shot but no joy.
Corleone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Corleone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marius on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marius tries to get out of the position.
Marius can't escape the position.
Corleone working for a guillotine from mount but Marius is in no mood to give up.
Corleone lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Corleone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marius looks a forlorn figure.
Corleone trying to control but Marius is having none of it.
Marius keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marius tries to lock up and control but Corleone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marius taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius is trying to escape the mount.
Corleone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Corleone lands with some strikes.
Marius is rocked!
A big strike lands for Corleone! That's really hurt Marius and he's turned his back - Corleone keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Corleone jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredo Corleone!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Nieddds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Black Wings of Apocalypse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Nieddds!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lincoln Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nieddds throws a series of punches but Hayes avoids them all with ease.
Hayes throws out a powerful jab.
Nieddds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hayes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nieddds misses with a combination
and Nieddds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hayes.
Nieddds throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hayes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hayes.
Nieddds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nieddds misses with a right hand
and Hayes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nieddds misses with a body shot
and Hayes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nieddds won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Nieddds's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Hayes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nieddds tries to improve position but can't.
Hayes gets to mount! Nieddds was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
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.
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.
Nieddds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nieddds is looking to improve his position but Hayes isn't that keen on the idea.
Hayes controlling from mount.
It looks like Hayes might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hayes 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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lincoln Hayes has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nieddds throws a series of strikes that have Hayes backpedaling.
Nieddds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hayes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nieddds can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hayes controls the pace.
Hayes stopping the sweep attempt from Nieddds.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nieddds is keeping the position for now.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Hayes dominated that round.
That's time! Nieddds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nieddds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hayes counters with a body kick that stops Nieddds in his tracks momentarily.
Nieddds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayes.
Hayes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nieddds swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hayes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nieddds throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hayes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nieddds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hayes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nieddds checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hayes.
Nieddds misses with a double jab
and Hayes counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieddds misses with a double jab
and Hayes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nieddds won't be happy with that.
Nieddds looking for a sweep but Hayes has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Nieddds wants to control but Hayes is having none of it.
Nieddds is working to get back to half guard.
Hayes content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nieddds tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nieddds is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nieddds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Hayes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nieddds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nieddds misses with a hook to the body
and Hayes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nieddds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nieddds misses with an uppercut
and Hayes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hayes wants to pass the guard but Nieddds is keeping the position.
Hayes passes into half guard.
Hayes wants to pass the guard but Nieddds is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hayes is pressing down on Nieddds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nieddds is holding on for now.
Nieddds is trying to maintain the position but Hayes is very close to passing his half guard.
Hayes tries to pass to full mount but Nieddds defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nieddds is looking for a sweep. Hayes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nieddds is trying to maintain the position but Hayes is very close to passing his half guard.
Nieddds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Bobby Nieddds wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hayes moves out of range as Nieddds strikes.
Nieddds throws a combination that misses
and Hayes counters with an inside leg kick.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nieddds sprawls well. Nieddds wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hayes gets slowly back to his feet.
Nieddds swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hayes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hayes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nieddds blocks an uppercut.
Nieddds blocks an uppercut.
Hayes pushes Nieddds back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nieddds is trying to stall.
Hayes throws a punch but it's blocked by Nieddds.
Hayes tries to throw a body punch but Nieddds avoids it by throwing Hayes back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes misses with a punch on the inside.
Hayes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nieddds taking a breather.
Hayes tries to work over Nieddds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Hayes.
Nieddds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nieddds is looking to control Hayes's arms but Hayes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nieddds has his back to the cage.
Hayes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Come on Hayes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nieddds gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hayes.
Hayes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nieddds.
Nieddds wants to stall.
Hayes lands an uppercut.
Hayes digs a right hand into Nieddds's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nieddds's gas tank.
Hayes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hayes working aggressively here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Hayes really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hayes doesn't manage to clinch there - Nieddds circles away.
Nieddds throws a nice looking combination but Hayes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hayes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nieddds misses with a double jab
and Hayes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bobby Nieddds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayes gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes misses with the head strike.
Hayes swings wildly with an uppercut but Nieddds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayes misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayes.
Hayes keeps control of Nieddds as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hayes misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieddds has had enough of the clinch but Hayes keeps him there for the moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nieddds lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hayes lands a shoulder strike.
Nieddds looking to stall.
Hayes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hayes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nieddds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Hayes fails to land.
The referee calls for Nieddds to work.
Nieddds looking to stall.
Hayes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nieddds or not.
Hayes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nieddds wants to stall.
Hayes tries to work over Nieddds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hayes gets through Nieddds's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nieddds is looking to break free of the clinch but Hayes has double underhooks.
Nieddds breaks the clinch.
Nieddds throws a right and a left that Hayes avoids nicely.
Nieddds throws a right hand that misses
letting Hayes counter with a right hand.
Nieddds is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hayes's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nieddds throws a combination that misses
and Hayes counters with a good low kick that Nieddds was not able to check.
Nieddds throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nieddds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bobby Nieddds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nieddds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it.
Hayes looks for the body kick but Nieddds saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds misses with a body shot
and Hayes counters with a nice uppercut.
Lincoln Hayes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nieddds misses with a body shot
and Hayes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hayes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hayes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hayes uses his free foot to push down on Nieddds's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nieddds.
Nieddds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hayes thowing shots but they're missing.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Hayes dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nieddds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Hayes to counter with a crisp jab.
Nieddds lands a right hook to the body.
Hayes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nieddds misses with a right hand
and Hayes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nieddds's guard now.
Hayes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Nieddds keeps moving.
Nieddds wants to stand up but Hayes is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nieddds keeping moving, preventing Hayes from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lincoln Hayes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nieddds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayes counters with a series of strikes. Nieddds will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nieddds misses with a lunging right hand
and Hayes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nieddds's guard now.
Lincoln Hayes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lincoln Hayes has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is stalling in the full guard.
Nieddds keeping full guard, as Hayes tries to pass.
Nieddds wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hayes is now in half guard.
Hayes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hayes jumps into side control!
Nieddds is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nieddds is not content to let Hayes control the position.
Hayes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nieddds will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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.
Nieddds is looking to regain half guard here but Hayes keeps moving and retains side control.
Bobby Nieddds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hayes wants to control but Nieddds is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Hayes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hayes 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Hayes!
Lincoln Hayes is the new featherweight champion!
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