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MMM 67: Under 21 Semifinals PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Chico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boston kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is You're Going Down. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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, Bradley Boston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Chico!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Boston.
Boston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boston wants it to stay on the feet.
Chico on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chico cracks Boston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bradley Boston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chico ducks right into an uppercut from Boston.
Chico shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bradley Boston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Chico.
Boston lands a body shot.
Chico looks gassed!
Boston sends Chico crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Boston is motioning to the referee to let Chico up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Boston scores with a jab.
Chico is rocked!
Chico drops his hands for a split second and Boston immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Chico face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Boston follows up with a right hand that knocks Chico into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bradley Boston!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roman Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prime Terce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terce is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Let it roll. Prime Terce is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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130 lbs
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137 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Prime Terce!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terce pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Terce throws a combination. Hughes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Roman Hughes has been cut.
Terce swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Hughes as Terce shoots in.
Terce feints a jab promting Hughes to slip. Terce then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hughes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hughes is rocked!
Terce shoots in for a double leg but Hughes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oh Hughes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terce shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hughes but Hughes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roman Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prime Terce.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt - Terce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hughes seems to have got his legs back now.
Terce tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terce looks to land a combination but Hughes avoids it well.
Terce scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Terce fails with a takedown attempt.
Terce throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hughes looking to score a takedown here. Terce is defending well but Hughes drives through and ends up in Terce's guard.
Hughes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hughes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Terce, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terce tries to clinch there but Hughes circles away.
Nice shot by Terce.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hughes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Terce tries for a takedown but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Terce.
Terce gets caught napping as Hughes dives in and scores a takedown. Terce manages to retain guard.
Terce trying to strike off his back.
Terce wants to stand but Hughes is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terce looking to control but Hughes passes into half guard.
Hughes working the head and body with strikes.
Hughes throws a strike but Terce avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hughes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hughes 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Terce trying to control the position.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Terce is keeping the position.
Terce trying to keep a closed guard but Hughes is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Terce is looking to stand up but Hughes isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Prime Terce will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Hughes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Terce is looking to clinch.
Terce fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Terce.
Prime Terce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terce tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Terce lands a damaging elbow.
Terce lands a hook that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Terce manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Terce is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terce not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Terce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hughes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Terce wants to stand but Hughes is controlling the position.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Terce keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Prime Terce wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Hughes as Terce shoots in.
Terce stalks Hughes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hughes's face. Hughes staggers backwards, shaken.
Terce misses with a series of wild punches.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up with Terce, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes Terce against the cage but Terce circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terce closes the distance and clinches up with Hughes, looking for a takedown. Terce pushes Hughes against the cage but Hughes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Terce tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Terce throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prime Terce seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Terce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hughes pinned against the cage. Hughes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Terce pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terce shoots in and drives through. Hughes sprawls well.
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
Terce listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hughes wants to clinch.
Terce jabs Hughes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Terce shoots in and drives through. Hughes sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Terce on his heels. He'll look to pass Terce's guard now, I'm sure.
Terce not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hughes stands up and waves to Terce to follow him.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch but Terce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Terce will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Terce leaves Hughes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terce shoots in looking for a takedown but Hughes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Terce's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Prime Terce will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roman Hughes's cut.
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!
Terce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hughes wants to clinch up but Terce keeps it at a distance.
Hughes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Terce scores with a three punch combo!
Terce tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hughes.
Hughes gets caught napping as Terce dives in and scores a takedown. Hughes manages to retain guard.
Terce wanted to stand there but Hughes had control of the position.
Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Terce passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terce tries for a kimura but Hughes is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hughes wants to control but Terce postures up.
Terce landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hughes is looking to regain half guard here but Terce keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terce stands up and beckons Hughes to his feet.
Hughes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Terce lands a two punch combo.
Terce scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Terce is looking to clinch.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Terce paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hughes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Terce throws a nice looking combination but Hughes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hughes 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.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Terce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hughes drops back looking for a leg! Terce is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Terce manages to kick Hughes off! Hughes jumps back into Terce's guard.
Hughes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hughes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Terce keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terce working a defensive guard here.
Roman Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prime Terce is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roman Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Roman Hughes.
Terce stalks Hughes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hughes's face. Hughes staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prime Terce comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Terce winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prime Terce!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gardner comes to the cage accompanied by Stavesacre - Minuteman. Ippo Makunouchi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Gardner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ippo Makunouchi!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makunouchi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Gardner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gardner wants to pass the guard but Makunouchi is keeping the position.
Gardner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gardner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Makunouchi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Makunouchi shoots in but no luck this time.
Makunouchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Makunouchi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gardner defends it nicely.
Aaron Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ippo Makunouchi.
Makunouchi shoots in looking for a takedown. Gardner tries to sprawl out of it but Makunouchi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gardner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gardner fails to land with a series of punches.
Gardner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makunouchi tries for a takedown but Gardner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gardner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gardner trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gardner lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makunouchi won't allow Gardner to pass to mount.
Gardner working over Makunouchi with some ground and pound. Makunouchi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gardner is nestled in close to Makunouchi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gardner content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gardner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gardner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Makunouchi's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gardner lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makunouchi has hold of Gardner's hands but Gardner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Gardner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gardner throws a series of strikes that have Makunouchi backpedaling.
Makunouchi moves away from the strike by Gardner.
Some wild striking there from Gardner.
Makunouchi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gardner swivels and escapes.
Aaron Gardner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gardner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Makunouchi's half guard.
Gardner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gardner lands a nice short elbow.
Gardner prevents Makunouchi from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gardner lands strikes from half guard.
Gardner works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gardner controlling the pace for now.
Gardner landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner controlling his opponent.
Gardner landing strikes from the mount and Makunouchi is in trouble!
Gardner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!
Gardner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gardner cracks Makunouchi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gardner 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.
Makunouchi is bucking up trying to escape but Gardner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! Gardner connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Makunouchi taking shots to the head.
Gardner controlling from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gardner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gardner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gardner with shots to the head and body - Makunouchi looks very uncomfortable down there.
The referee warns Makunouchi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gardner raining down hammerfists from mount.
Makunouchi is rocked!
Gardner postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Makunouchi is out cold - huge knockout for Gardner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aaron Gardner!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Dessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Billy Dessler was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raje Malapitan!
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, Billy Dessler!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malapitan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dessler pinned against the cage. Dessler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dessler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dessler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malapitan's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheers as Dessler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malapitan doesn't seem phased though.
Dessler lands a nice looking body kick.
Malapitan is breathing heavily.
Dessler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Raje Malapitan has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dessler lands with a kick to the ribs.
Raje Malapitan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Dessler.
Dessler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malapitan, pushing him back against the cage.
Dessler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malapitan is rocked!
Dessler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oh Malapitan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Dessler.
A body shot lands from Dessler.
Dessler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dessler.
Dessler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dessler unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Malapitan! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dessler is unloading with more strikes now! Malapitan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Dessler!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bullock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by The Faint - The Geeks Were Right. The key to victory for Paul Hogan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Hogan!
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, John Bullock!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan throws a shot to the body.
Bullock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hogan drops Bullock with a beautiful combination! Bullock stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hogan is looking for the KO!
It looks like John Bullock has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bullock is rocked!
Hogan is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Bullock is in big trouble! Hogan is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Bullock. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Paul Hogan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rico Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmonray Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominguez's entrance music is Click, Click, BOOM!. A fine choice. Malapitan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by My Time is Now. Rico Dominguez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dmonray Malapitan's chin.
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146 lbs
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140 lbs
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World class boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rico Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmonray Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez misses with a hook.
Malapitan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dominguez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malapitan somewhat.
Dominguez thumps Malapitan with a low kick.
Dominguez lands a slapping body shot.
Dominguez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice cross by Dominguez.
Dominguez lands a big head kick that sends Malapitan tumbling to the mat! Dominguez takes a step backwards and waves Malapitan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Malapitan is rocked!
It looks like Dmonray Malapitan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominguez closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Malapitan! Dominguez dives in looking to finish! Malapitan is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Dominguez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sativa Sensei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phred Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sensei comes to the cage accompanied by Stevie Ray - Pride and Joy. Phred Nguyen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sativa Sensei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phred Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sensei misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Sensei.
Nguyen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sensei.
Nguyen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sensei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sensei throws an overhand right that lands on Nguyen's shoulder, as Nguyen tries to avoid the shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sensei!
Sensei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sensei scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sensei tries to clinch up but Nguyen circles away and keeps his distance.
Nguyen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sensei checks a low kick from Nguyen.
Sensei lands with a nice body punch.
Sensei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nguyen tries a head kick but it misses.
Nguyen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Sensei misses
and Nguyen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sensei scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sensei.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sensei lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nguyen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nguyen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sensei lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Sensei.
Sensei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good leg kick by Sensei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nguyen looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sensei throws out a loose jab but Nguyen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nguyen 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.
Nguyen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sensei is looking to slow Nguyen down with leg kicks.
Nguyen tried to score with a low kick but Sensei checks it.
Sensei 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei stalks Nguyen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nguyen's face. Nguyen staggers backwards, shaken.
Nguyen is rocked!
Nguyen leaves his chin hanging out and Sensei seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Nguyen crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sativa Sensei!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Blaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Chillum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaine comes to the cage accompanied by Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH. Chillum has chosen High Hopes - Pink Floyd as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Doc Chillum enters the cage!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Blaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doc Chillum!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blaine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good exchange - Chillum coming out on top.
Chillum moves into range and clinches up with Blaine.
Blaine can't find room to land a body shot as Chillum controls the action.
Blaine lands with a light punch inside.
Chillum tries a body shot but Blaine blocks it.
Chillum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Chillum.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Chillum.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chillum tries to throw a body punch but Blaine avoids it by throwing Chillum back against the cage.
Chillum prevents a body shot from Blaine.
Blaine misses with a punch to the body.
Chillum creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blaine's defenses.
A short right from Chillum.
Blaine prevents a body shot from Chillum.
Chillum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blaines head.
Blaine is trying to stall.
Blaine is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Still in the clinch, Chillum scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chillum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaine's elbow.
Chillum working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaine misses with a body punch.
Blaine misses with a body punch.
Chillum struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaine controls his hands.
Chillum leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chillum tries a knee to the head but Blaine blocks it.
Blaine prevents a body shot from Chillum.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blaine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chillum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chillum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chillum missing with knees to the body.
Chillum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blaine avoids it.
Chillum prevents a body shot from Blaine.
Blaine lands an uppercut.
Blaine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blaine takes a shot to the head.
Blaine lands a shoulder strike.
Chillum is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chillum fails to land.
Blaine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blaine pushes Chillum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaine lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blaine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaine misses with a punch to the body.
Chillum misses with a body punch.
Blaine avoiding damage as Chillum throws knees to the body.
Blaine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Chillum.
Blaine struggles to land a body shot inside as Chillum controls his hands.
Chillum looking to slow down the pace here.
Chillum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chillum is working Blaine over against the cage.
Chillum blocks a body shot from Blaine.
Chillum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaine backwards.
Blaine is rocked!
Chillum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oh Blaine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chillum drops Blaine with a naaaaasty hook - Blaine is in real trouble here! Chillum dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doc Chillum!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiao Macale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macale has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Bob Smith enters the cage!
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177 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tiao Macale!
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, Bob Smith!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Macale keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Macale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macale is breathing heavily.
Macale misses with a kick to the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macale's waist but Macale gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Macale steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Macale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tiao Macale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Smith.
Macale scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith tries to clinch but Macale is having none of it.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith moves forwards but Macale connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Macale pinned against the cage. Macale gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Macale counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Macale counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Macale counters with a thumping low kick.
Tiao Macale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Macale scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Macale swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith moves away from the strike by Macale.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Macale counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Macale counters with an outside leg kick.
Macale is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Macale uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Macale sprawls well. Macale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Macale slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown but Macale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Macale connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Macale works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Macale throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Macale counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Tiao Macale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macale fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Macale as he avoids it easily.
Macale with a nice cross.
Macale missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Macale.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith tries to clinch but Macale is having none of it.
Macale moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Macale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macale throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Macale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Macale connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Macale counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Macale checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macale. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Macale moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Macale.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to clinch there but Macale circles away.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Macale counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiao Macale dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Macale as he avoids it easily.
Macale misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Macale.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Macale counters with a straight right hand.
Smith wants to clinch.
Macale misses with a kick to the body.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Macale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macale leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith tries to clinch but Macale is having none of it.
Bob Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Macale misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith lands a jab to Macale's midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Macale shows good takedown defense.
Tiao Macale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Smith.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Macale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiao Macale is winning the standup battle so far.
Macale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith tries to clinch up but Macale circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Macale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macale thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Macale pushes him off.
Macale looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith tries for a takedown but Macale circles away easily
and Macale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Macale shows good takedown defense.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Macale pinned against the cage. Macale gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Macale moves out of range of the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Macale - that will leave a mark!
Macale throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Macale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Macale blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Macale counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice body kick there by Macale.
Macale connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Macale is looking to land body kicks.
Macale stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Macale wants it to stay on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Macale as he connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macale's waist but Macale gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Macale throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a right and a left that Macale avoids nicely.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Macale checks a leg kick nicely.
Macale connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macale scores with a leg kick.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Macale is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Macale circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Macale misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tiao Macale will probably get the nod.
That's time! Macale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith tries to clinch up.
Macale cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Macale counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Macale misses.
Smith has Macale up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith wants a takedown.
Macale is struggling to control the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macale prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Smith wants to break free but Macale has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Macale.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Macale pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tiao Macale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Smith.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Macale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith letting Macale take a breather here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Macale walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith tries for a takedown but Macale circles away easily
and Macale counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Macale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Macale scores with a jab.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Macale pushes him off.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Macale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick from Macale lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids the head kick by Macale.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Macale's corner calls for a 1-2. Macale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Macale misses with an uppercut
and Macale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a leg kick but Macale checks it.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Macale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Macale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Macale circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but Macale moves away
and Macale makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Macale throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Macale avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Macale misses with a head kick.
Macale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Macale to counter with a crisp jab.
Macale cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bob Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Macale is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob Smith.
I think Macale 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiao Macale!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tekturo Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Ghengis Khan - Iron Maiden. Archer has chosen American Badass as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tekturo Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Archer!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan digs a good hook to Archer's body.
Archer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khan fails with a takedown attempt.
Archer tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
Khan gets a double leg takedown into Archer's guard.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khan controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Archer is on top in guard.
Archer stops Khan from standing up.
Archer thows a big elbow that misses.
Khan is trying to keep Archer in close.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer throwing strikes but missing.
Archer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer throws a strike but Khan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Archer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khan preventing the sweep.
Archer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khan defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khan passes Archer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Archer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer wants to sweep here but Khan controlling him for the moment.
Archer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Khan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khan passes Archer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Archer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Archer looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan controlling the action here.
Archer looking for submissions off his back.
Archer is not content to let Khan control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan thows a huge punch but Archer dodges it nicely.
Archer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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 Tekturo Khan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Khan.
Danny Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Archer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Khan misses with a low kick as Archer jumps back.
Archer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Archer doesn't manage to clinch there - Khan circles away.
Archer tries to clinch there but Khan circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Archer. No joy for Khan on that attempt.
Archer tries to clinch up
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
Khan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Archer has managed to clinch.
Archer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Archer prevents Khan from breaking the clinch.
Khan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Archer prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer pushes Khan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Archer is pressed up against the cage. Khan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Archer down to the mat. Archer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tekturo Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan shoots and misses
and Archer counters with a nice body shot.
Khan avoids the body shot from Archer.
Khan has a takedown stuffed.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch but Khan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Archer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khan somewhat.
Khan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Archer moves into full guard.
Archer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer is looking for a triangle but Khan pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Archer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Khan escapes and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Khan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan controls the position.
Archer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Khan wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer is looking to reverse the position.
Khan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Archer is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Khan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Khan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer can't do much from the bottom here.
Khan taking a breather here.
Khan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Archer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard.
Khan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tekturo Khan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Khan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khan closes the distance and clinches up with Archer, looking for a takedown. Khan pushes Archer against the cage but Archer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Archer tries to clinch up.
Archer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tekturo Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Archer. No joy for Khan on that attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Archer.
Archer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Khan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A clash of legs there as Archer blocks the low kick.
Khan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Archer swivels and escapes.
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Archer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Archer misses with a takedown attempt - Khan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer clinches up against the cage.
Khan prevents a body shot from Archer.
Archer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Archer moves into the clinch successfully.
Archer jumps guard and drags Khan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Khan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Archer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Archer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Archer looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer tries to roll over but Khan keeps him under control.
Khan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Archer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Archer is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to control the pace but Archer is squirming around nicely.
Khan controlling from the full mount.
Archer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Khan landing strikes from the mount.
Khan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
It looks like Danny Archer has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Archer hang on?
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Archer is desperately trying to improve his position but Khan has a good base and remains in mount.
Archer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Khan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Khan tries to control but Archer wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tekturo Khan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Archer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Archer slaps away a takedown attempt from Khan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Khan throws a leg kick but Archer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Khan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Archer defends it nicely.
Khan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khan swats away the attempt to clinch by Archer.
Archer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khan.
Khan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Archer avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tekturo Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan shoots in but Archer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer doesn't manage to clinch there - Khan circles away.
Archer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Khan was covering up waiting for the punch and Archer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Khan keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer throws a big right hand that misses.
Khan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Archer is looking to work some ground and pound but Khan has wrist control.
Khan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Archer.
Khan is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
Khan wants to sweep but no luck.
Khan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Khan keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer prevents Khan from getting back to his feet.
Tekturo Khan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Khan trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Archer is pressing down on Khan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Archer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Archer looking for a guillotine here but Khan defends easily.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Archer dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Danny Archer's cut.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Khan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Khan.
Archer slaps away a takedown attempt from Khan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Archer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Archer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khan sees it coming and defends easily.
Khan wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Archer.
Khan is looking to improve his position.
Archer looking for a submission but Khan manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Khan controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Khan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Archer manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan throwing strikes but missing.
Khan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Khan controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Archer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khan defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Archer is looking for a triangle but Khan pushes his legs off easily.
Archer looking to control.
Archer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Khan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Khan working the ground and pound.
Khan advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer is looking to get to half guard.
Khan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khan avoids the attempt from Archer to control.
Khan landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Danny Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tekturo Khan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Archer is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tekturo Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Khan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tekturo Khan!
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