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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Decimus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Staffansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus comes to the cage accompanied by Set It Off-MadBall. Lars Staffansson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Decimus Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Staffansson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staffansson shoots and misses
and Maximus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maximus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Staffansson sees it coming and defends easily.
Staffansson trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staffansson is trying to stand.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Staffansson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Staffansson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maximus lands a big shot there that rocks Staffansson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Maximus wants to control the pace but Staffansson is squirming around nicely.
Maximus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Maximus avoids the attempt from Staffansson to control.
Maximus has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Staffansson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Decimus Maximus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Big Nasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Pert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pert has chosen Tom Sawyer-Rush as his entrance music. The key to victory for Big Nasty has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Nasty!
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, Neil Pert!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasty looks to clinch
and Pert decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nasty's guard.
Pert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nasty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nasty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pert.
Nasty wants to stand but Pert is controlling the position.
Pert wants to pass the guard but Nasty is keeping the position.
Pert controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nasty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pert is looking to advance position but Nasty has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasty swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pert is now in Nasty's guard. A big mistake from Nasty there, giving up the dominant position!
Pert wants to pass the guard but Nasty is keeping the position.
Pert is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pert with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pert won't allow Nasty to get back to his feet.
Pert won't allow Nasty to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nasty is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pert trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasty wants to pass the guard but Pert is keeping the position.
Nasty is looking to stand up but Pert won't let him.
Nasty postures up.
Pert looking to control but Nasty passes into half guard.
Pert gets back to full guard.
Pert tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nasty has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nasty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nasty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pert on the ground.
Pert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nasty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pert looks gassed!
Nasty wants to control from the top but Pert keeps moving.
Nasty throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pert is looking for a triangle but Nasty pushes his legs off easily.
Pert can't keep his opponent in guard - Nasty advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nasty seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nasty is looking to take a break and control but Pert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pert wants to get back to full guard.
Pert looking for submissions off his back.
Nasty is working for a submission of some sort.
Pert won't allow Nasty to pass to mount.
Nasty is thwarting Pert's attempts to control the position.
Pert has one foot on Nasty's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Pert dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nasty instigates a clinch.
Pert is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nasty gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nasty stops a takedown attempt from Pert.
Nasty tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pert is working for takedown but Nasty is calmly controlling the position for now.
Big Nasty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Pert.
Nasty blocks an elbow strike from Pert.
Pert is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pert tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nasty is trying to break the clinch but Pert is controlling him.
Nasty jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pert walks away with a smile on his face. Nasty gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pert bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nasty is trying to get back to half guard.
Pert wants to control but Nasty is keeping him busy.
Nasty is looking to reverse the position.
Pert is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pert tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nasty struggling a bit here.
Pert looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nasty is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pert controls the position from side control.
Nasty can't do much from the bottom here.
Pert is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nasty has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pert goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nasty has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pert but great work by Nasty.
Pert pushes Nasty away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nasty gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nasty wants to control but Pert is keeping him busy.
Nasty tries to stand but Pert is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasty trying to control the position but Pert is working away.
Nasty wants to stand but Pert has his arm trapped.
Pert tries to buck Nasty off but Nasty is having none of it.
Pert gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pert moves into full guard.
Pert trying to control the position.
Pert wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nasty is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pert wants to get back to full guard.
Pert is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nasty is looking to take a break and control but Pert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pert looking for submissions off his back.
Nasty wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pert looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Pert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Pert swats away the attempt to clinch by Nasty.
Nasty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nasty fails with the takedown
and Pert counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pert is pushing down on Nasty's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nasty is fighting to maintain full guard but Pert has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nasty avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pert.
Pert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nasty wants to control but Pert is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Pert is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nasty tries to get to full guard but Pert has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pert is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nasty defends it well.
Pert working Nasty over with strikes.
Pert looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pert wants to take a breather but Nasty is having none of it.
Pert is looking for a kimura here.
Pert passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pert stands up from mount. Strange move.
Pert circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pert counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nasty!
Pert looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pert goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nasty turns into him and now he's in Pert's guard.
Nasty wants to stand but Pert has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nasty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pert working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nasty has passed into half guard!
Pert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasty tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Pert.
Pert is trying to get back to full guard.
Nasty moves into full mount! Pert won't be happy about that!
Nasty prevents Pert from getting the reversal.
Big Nasty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pert tries to hold on but Nasty pushes him away.
Nasty with a couple of short strikes.
Neil Pert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nasty lands a big shot there that rocks Pert but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Pert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pert 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Pert!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slimbo Nice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Alcatraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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174 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good elbows
Powerful |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slimbo Nice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Alcatraz!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alcatraz circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz rushes Nice and presses him up against the cage.
Nice avoids a wild elbow strike from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Slimbo Nice has been cut.
Nice takes an elbow to the temple.
Alcatraz tries to land knees in the clinch but Nice avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alcatraz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nice's brow.
Alcatraz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice looking to stall.
Nice blocks an elbow strike.
Alcatraz lands an elbow just above Nice 's eye.
Alcatraz lands a nice elbow.
Alcatraz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice takes an elbow to the temple.
Slimbo Nice's cut is getting worse.
Nice takes an elbow to the temple.
Alcatraz pushes off an throws an elbow but Nice leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice tries to break free but Alcatraz pushes him back against the cage.
Nice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcatraz lands a nice elbow.
Slimbo Nice's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Alcatraz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alcatraz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Alcatraz.
Jeez, Slimbo Nice's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Alcatraz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nice's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Slimbo Nice's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robbie Alcatraz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nakamura Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres has chosen Kill Bill Theme song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nakamura Torres told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Finley!
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, Nakamura Torres!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres throws a sloppy head kick
and Finley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Finley.
Finley is trying to force a seperation but Torres has the dominant position.
Finley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Torres has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finley throws an elbow but misses.
Torres tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Torres drags the fight down to the ground.
Finley is looking to work some ground and pound but Torres has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finley is looking to stand up but Torres won't let him.
Finley throws a big right hand that misses.
Torres 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.
Finley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Torres is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Finley, into his guard.
Torres drops back, looking for a kneebar! Finley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Finley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Finley!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley stands up and beckons Torres to his feet.
Torres throws a lazy uppercut
and Finley counters with a shoot takedown. Torres fights it but they end up in guard.
Torres is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finley is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finley defends it easily.
Finley tries to stand but Torres is controlling from the bottom.
Torres throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley wants to stand but Torres is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.
Torres looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Finley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Torres passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Finley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Torres but great work by Finley.
Torres manages to get back to half guard.
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
Finley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Torres is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Finley, into his guard.
Finley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Finley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Torres has Finley in his guard.
Finley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Torres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Torres is proving hard to escape from.
Finley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Torres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Finley.
Finley wants to stand but Torres is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nakamura Torres 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.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt.
Torres swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Finley counters with a head kick.
Torres throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finley counters with a head kick. That will keep Torres thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres works the jab nicely.
Finley moves in looking to clinch but Torres pushes him off.
Finley has his takedown stuffed
and Finley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Finley throws a sloppy head kick
and Torres counters with a series of strikes. Finley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Finley wants to clinch but Torres slips to the side
and Torres moves into the clinch.
Torres successfully pulls guard.
Torres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Finley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Finley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Torres looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Torres looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Torres!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Torres throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finley counters with a leg kick.
Torres throws a left and a right that both miss
and Finley counters with a head kick.
Finley fails with the takedown
and Finley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finley counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws a right hand that Finley ducks under and follows up with a left that Finley also avoids with ease.
Torres misses with a combination
and Finley counters with a head kick. That will keep Torres thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Finley tries to clinch
and Torres moves into the clinch.
Torres tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Finley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finley breaks the clinch.
Finley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Torres defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Finley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres throws a right hand that misses
and Finley counters with a head kick. That will keep Torres thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Finley counters with a solid body kick.
Finley tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
Chuck Finley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Torres misses.
Torres misses with a combination
and Finley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Torres won't be happy with that.
Finley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Finley tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
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 Chuck Finley 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Torres throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick by Torres misses
and Finley moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finley throws an elbow but misses.
Torres drags the fight down to the ground.
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finley trying to move into half guard but instead Torres has managed to sweep!
Torres wants to control from the top but Finley keeps moving.
Torres gets to his feet. Finley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley throws a head kick that misses
and Torres counters with a good low kick that Finley was not able to check.
Torres fails to land with a series of punches.
Torres misses with a combination
and Finley counters with a head kick. That will keep Torres thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick by Torres misses
and Finley counters with a head kick. That will keep Torres thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nakamura Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finley throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.
Torres falls off balance throwing a combination
and Finley counters with a head kick. That will keep Torres thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws a leg kick
and Finley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Torres is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Torres throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Torres misses with a double jab
and Finley counters with a solid body kick.
A head kick by Torres misses
and Finley counters with a head kick.
Torres shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Torres showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
Finley manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Finley slips a straight right by Torres.
Torres fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Finley sprawls well initially but Torres persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Finley is staying active underneath Torres, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Finley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Torres thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Finley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torres.
Torres takes the fight into the clinch.
Torres tries to pull guard but Finley holds him up against the cage and eventually Torres drops back down to his feet.
Torres pulls guard successfully.
Finley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Torres manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Finley has Torres in his guard.
Torres lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nakamura Torres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Torres has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakamura Torres!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Czeslaw Dobry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Hildr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Czeslaw Dobry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
240 lbs
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275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Czeslaw Dobry!
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, Jackson Hildr!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dobry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hildr tries to bum rush Dobry with a series of wild strikes but Dobry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hildr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hildr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dobry manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dobry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dobry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hildr.
Hildr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dobry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hildr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dobry is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dobry has escaped and now he's on top!
Hildr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hildr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dobry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dobry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hildr looking for a guillotine here but Dobry defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dobry thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hildr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dobry defends it easily.
Hildr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dobry defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dobry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dobry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dobry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hildr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Hildr 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.
Dobry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hildr counters with a series of strikes. Dobry will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dobry misses with a combination
and Hildr counters with a stiff right hand.
Dobry tries for a takedown but Hildr circles away easily
and Hildr counters with a one-two to the body.
Dobry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hildr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hildr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dobry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hildr.
Hildr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dobry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hildr.
Hildr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dobry is just riding it out for now. Hildr eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hildr works his way into side control.
Hildr is trying to get an arm triangle but Dobry is defending well.
Hildr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dobry has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hildr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dobry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hildr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hildr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dobry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hildr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dobry, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hildr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hildr swings around for an armbar but Dobry sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hildr's guard.
Hildr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hildr is breathing heavily.
Hildr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dobry is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hildr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hildr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dobry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dobry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Hildr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Hildr misses with a wild combination.
Dobry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hildr counters with a thumping low kick.
Dobry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hildr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hildr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hildr stands up and waves to Dobry to follow him.
A nice combination there by Hildr.
Hildr throws a right and a left that Dobry avoids nicely.
Hildr throws a series of punches but Dobry avoids them all with ease.
Czeslaw Dobry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dobry misses with a combination
and Hildr counters with a series of strikes. Dobry will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobry throws a combination that misses
and Hildr counters with a single leg into guard. Dobry didn't expect that.
Hildr gets to his feet. Dobry looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dobry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hildr counters by moving into the clinch.
Hildr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hildr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dobry circles away quickly and effectively.
Dobry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hildr counters with a three punch combo that has Dobry backing up. Dobry nods at Hildr to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Hildr does no damage.
Hildr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dobry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hildr.
Hildr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dobry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hildr throws a right and a left that Dobry avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hildr.
Hildr lands a glancing blow to the side of Dobry's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hildr counters with a series of strikes. Dobry will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hildr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hildr connects with a single shot there.
Hildr throws a series of punches but Dobry moves out of range.
Hildr rushes Dobry and presses him up against the cage.
Hildr breaks from the clinch.
Hildr throws a one two combo.
Hildr rushes Dobry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hildr breaks the clinch.
Dobry tries for a takedown but Hildr circles away easily
and Hildr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dobry's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hildr advances to half guard.
Hildr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hildr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dobry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hildr.
Hildr trying to control the action but Dobry is working from the bottom.
Hildr decides to return to a standing position.
Hildr misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hildr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hildr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hildr tries to bum rush Dobry with a series of wild strikes but Dobry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hildr has Dobry up against the cage in a clinch.
Hildr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dobry avoids the head kick by Hildr.
Dobry misses with a takedown
and Hildr counters with a single leg into guard. Dobry didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Czeslaw Dobry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hildr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hildr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hildr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hildr lands a jab-cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Hildr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hildr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Hildr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Engrle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Engrle!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
Engrle needs to keep his hands up - White had a free shot at his head there.
White moves out of range of the body kick.
White tries to bum rush Engrle with a series of wild strikes but Engrle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick lands from Engrle that sends White to the canvas. White tries to scramble back to his feet but Engrle brings him back down into side control.
It looks like Steve White has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Engrle controlling the position.
White is trying to get back to half guard.
White tries to control but Engrle manages to take his back.
Engrle controlling well, preventing White from escaping the position.
Engrle not allowing White to control his hands.
Engrle is riding his opponent, not letting White buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engrle throwing sloppy strikes.
Engrle is not going to allow White to sit and survive in this position.
White looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Engrle just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Engrle misses with a punch to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engrle controls the action.
White looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Engrle controlling the positon.
Engrle gets his hands free as White looks to control.
I would not like to be White right now.
White tries to escape but Engrle has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Engrle has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of White's body.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engrle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
White looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
White dodges the punch combination from Engrle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Engrle.
White is breathing heavily.
Engrle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Engrle Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! White is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stan Engrle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olav Klint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colton Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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138 lbs
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19
277 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Olav Klint!
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, Colton Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klint swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Klint rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodgers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klint throws a big shot that misses.
Klint throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodgers.
Klint throws a lazy right hand but Rodgers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klint misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klint misses the jab.
Klint ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodgers moves away.
Klint just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers moves into range and clinches up with Klint.
Klint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodgers's elbow.
Rodgers throws an elbow but it misses.
Rodgers lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Olav Klint has been cut.
Klint blocks an elbow strike from Rodgers.
Klint is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rodgers's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rodgers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Klint is keeping busy.
Klint struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodgers controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rodgers.
Klint misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodgers lands a nice elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Klint.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klint.
Rodgers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klint lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Klint avoiding damage as Rodgers throws knees to the body.
Klint lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodgers.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rodgers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Klint's brow.
Klint can't find room to land a body shot as Rodgers controls the action.
Klint lands a body shot.
Rodgers looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klint working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rodgers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Klint.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klint pushes Rodgers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Klint.
Klint taking a breather.
A short right from Klint on the inside.
Klint lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klint lands a shot to the body.
Klint lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodgers.
Klint lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klint has picked Rodgers up - he's going for a ride! Klint dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Klint is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rodgers!
The referee warns Rodgers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klint scoring with strikes but Rodgers is staying in there.
It looks like Colton Rodgers has been cut.
Klint putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That has opened up Colton Rodgers's cut even more.
Klint has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rodgers's face.
Klint cracks Rodgers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The cut above Colton Rodgers's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Colton Rodgers's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Olav Klint!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mason Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabrial Worthington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fatboy Roberts - Made You Look/Kill Bill Remix. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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18
194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabrial Worthington!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Worthington was covering up waiting for the punch and Michaels finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Worthington lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Michaels!
Worthington lands with some strikes.
It looks like Mason Michaels has been cut.
Michaels can't escape the position.
Worthington works his way to his opponent's back.
Michaels is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Worthington punishes Michaels with strikes from the back mount.
Mason Michaels's cut is getting worse.
Worthington doesn't have the hooks in and Michaels manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worthington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Michaels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Michaels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels looking to sit in guard and control but Worthington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Michaels controls Worthington momentarily but Worthington frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthington drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Michaels dives on top into guard.
Michaels is posturing up here but Worthington has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Michaels tries to roll out but it's too tight and Michaels has to tap! Slick submission there by Worthington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabrial Worthington!
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