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V.F.C: Midweek Madness IV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Orndorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjy Bronk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orndorf comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies - Drowning Pool. Bronk has chosen 10 Years - Shoot it out as his entrance music. Benjy Bronk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Orndorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjy Bronk!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orndorf moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orndorf.
Orndorf lands a shoulder strike.
Bronk tries to pull guard but Orndorf holds him up against the cage and eventually Bronk drops back down to his feet.
Orndorf lands an elbow inside.
Orndorf gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orndorf lands a right hand.
Orndorf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bronk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orndorf has managed to clinch.
Orndorf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Orndorf breaks from the clinch.
Orndorf drives through and clinches with Bronk against the cage.
Orndorf prevents a takedown attempt there.
Paul Orndorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjy Bronk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orndorf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Orndorf as Bronk shoots in.
Bronk dives in and grabs Orndorf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orndorf pushes down on Bronk's head and hops out.
Good leg kick by Orndorf there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orndorf lands a two punch combo.
Bronk looks gassed!
Orndorf clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronk takes an elbow to the temple.
Orndorf breaks the clinch.
Orndorf slaps away a takedown attempt from Bronk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bronk gets tackled into the cage by Orndorf. Orndorf maintains the clinch.
Orndorf lands with a right to the head.
Orndorf with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Orndorf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orndorf gets the takedown into side control.
Bronk parries the strikes from Orndorf easily there. Orndorf is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bronk to escape.
Bronk is trying to control Orndorf's posture but Orndorf avoids it.
Orndorf working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronk is trying to control Orndorf's posture but Orndorf avoids it.
Orndorf tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sloppy strikes there by Orndorf.
Orndorf is chipping away with strikes.
Orndorf tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bronk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Orndorf's best efforts.
Bronk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orndorf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orndorf's back!
Bronk has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Orndorf.
Orndorf takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Bronk not allowing Orndorf to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronk sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Orndorf taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benjy Bronk!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Yaroslev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roderick Derringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roderick Derringer has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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230 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleksander Yaroslev!
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, Roderick Derringer!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Derringer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yaroslev defends it nicely.
Yaroslev clinches up against the cage.
Derringer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yaroslev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Derringer shoots and misses
and Yaroslev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aleksander Yaroslev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roderick Derringer.
Yaroslev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Derringer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Derringer.
Yaroslev throws a big right hand that misses.
Derringer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yaroslev!
Derringer landing strikes from the mount.
Yaroslev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yaroslev tries to get out of the position.
Yaroslev is desperately trying to improve his position but Derringer has a good base and remains in mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaroslev is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derringer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Yaroslev is trying to escape the mount.
Derringer cracks Yaroslev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Yaroslev can't escape the position.
Yaroslev throwing hammer fists to the chest of Derringer. What's that going to do exactly?
Derringer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Derringer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Derringer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Derringer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Yaroslev to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Yaroslev shrugs it off.
Derringer wants to control but Yaroslev has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Yaroslev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Derringer on the ground.
Derringer looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derringer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yaroslev keeps working.
Derringer is looking for a kimura here.
Derringer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Derringer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yaroslev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yaroslev.
Derringer throws a strike but Yaroslev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yaroslev pushing down on Derringer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaroslev working the head and body with strikes.
Yaroslev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
It looks like Roderick Derringer has been cut.
Yaroslev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That has opened up Roderick Derringer's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaroslev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Derringer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Derringer is rocked!
The cut above Roderick Derringer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roderick Derringer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aleksander Yaroslev!
Post fight, an emotional Aleksander Yaroslev said 'I am so wery happy wiz dis vin today. I vant sank Mr Falcone and Mr McRiddle for giving me chance. I vant sank all trainers at ze VFC Rookie Academy. Sank you all'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Hurl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morales is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fugees Ready or Not. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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205 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Hurl!
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, Sergio Morales!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Morales.
Hurl misses with a takedown attempt - Morales sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice cross by Morales.
Morales moves into range and clinches up with Hurl.
Hurl wants a takedown but no success here.
Morales breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Hurl or perhaps it was just good defense by Morales which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Hurl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hurl's sensitive parts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hurl.
Morales works over Hurl's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morales throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morales lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurl fails with a takedown attempt.
Hurl takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morales buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hurl is breathing heavily.
Hurl has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morales.
Hurl is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hurl misses with a takedown attempt
and Morales counters with a big head kick but Hurl shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Morales.
Morales fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hurl, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Morales.
Morales stalls.
Hurl takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales is leaning against Hurl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Morales stalling.
Morales unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hurl lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Morales breaks the clinch.
Morales lands a front kick.
Morales has Hurl up against the cage in a clinch.
Morales manages to break the clinch.
Morales wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hurl with a poor takedown
and Morales moves into the clinch.
Morales breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morales scores with a three punch combo!
Morales scores with a head kick. Hurl tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurl with a poor takedown
and Morales counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Morales gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morales lands a big head kick that sends Hurl tumbling to the mat! Morales takes a step backwards and waves Hurl back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jab, jab by Morales - just one landing.
Hurl is rocked!
Morales throws a combination. Hurl tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oh Hurl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Morales.
Morales lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hurl takes a kick to the side of the head.
Look low, kick high! Morales uses the oldest trick in the book to send Hurl tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Morales is absolutely delighted - when Hurl wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sergio Morales!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edo Condologit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Renato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato has chosen I'll whip ya head as his entrance music. Edo Condologit has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edo Condologit!
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, Artur Renato!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Condologit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Renato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Renato throws a head kick but Condologit moves out of range.
Condologit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Condologit shoots for a double leg takedown but Renato sprawls well. He's pushed Condologit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edo Condologit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Renato.
Condologit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Condologit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Renato defends it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Renato.
Condologit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Renato as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Condologit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Renato lands an overhand right.
Renato lands a head kick!
Condologit shoots for a takedown but Renato saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Condologit shoots for a takedown but Renato saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Condologit is breathing heavily.
Renato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Renato throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Renato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renato scores with a head kick.
Renato closes the distance and pushes Condologit back into the cage.
Renato prevents a takedown attempt there.
Renato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Renato lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Renato pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renato lands a knee to the head.
Renato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Renato stalks Condologit and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Condologit's face. Condologit staggers backwards, shaken.
Condologit walks forward, straight into a front kick from Renato.
Renato tries to clinch up.
Renato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Renato displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Condologit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Condologit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Renato avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Renato.
Condologit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Renato scores with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Condologit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato scores with a head kick. Condologit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Condologit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Renato throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Renato 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.
Renato slaps away a takedown attempt from Condologit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Edo Condologit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Renato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Condologit blocks a head kick by Renato.
Condologit takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Condologit takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Renato dips to his left and cracks Condologit with an uppercut!
Condologit closes the distance and clinches.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Condologit. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Renato utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Renato tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato lands a knee to the body.
Renato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Renato gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Renato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Condologit shoots in looking for a takedown. Renato tries to sprawl out of it but Condologit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Renato manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Renato.
Condologit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Renato doesn't manage to clinch there - Condologit circles away.
Condologit tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Artur Renato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Condologit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Renato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edo Condologit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renato lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renato pushes Condologit away with a front kick.
Condologit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Renato.
Renato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Condologit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Renato goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Renato feints and then cracks Condologit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Condologit down.
Condologit takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renato misses with a double jab.
Renato with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Renato works over Condologit's head and body with a nice combination.
Renato throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Renato throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Condologit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Renato closes the distance and clinches.
Renato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Renato fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renato looks to clinch
and Condologit counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Renato's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renato is trying to keep Condologit in close.
Condologit wants to control from the top but Renato keeps moving.
Renato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Condologit wants to control from the top but Renato keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Condologit won't allow Renato to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Renato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Renato is looking to clinch.
Renato throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Condologit's head.
Condologit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Renato's waist but Renato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Condologit off to one side.
Renato scores with a push kick.
Condologit looks for a takedown but Renato sprawls well.
Renato works over Condologit's head and body with a nice combination.
Condologit clinches up against the cage.
Renato creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Condologit's defenses.
Renato gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Condologit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edo Condologit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Renato bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Renato digs a good hook to Condologit's body.
Renato goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Renato throws a one two combo.
Renato stuffs the takedown.
Renato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Renato cracks the inside of Condologit's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renato throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Renato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Condologit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Condologit circles away quickly and effectively.
Artur Renato is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Renato connects with a leg kick. Condologit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Renato.
Renato has managed to clinch.
Renato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Renato tries to clinch but Condologit is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condologit shoots in looking for a takedown. Renato tries to sprawl out of it but Condologit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Renato manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Condologit will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Renato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Condologit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Condologit shoots in looking for a takedown. Renato tries to sprawl out of it but Condologit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Renato manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A right-left combo lands from Renato.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renato cracks the inside of Condologit's front leg.
Renato rushes Condologit and presses him up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Renato obliges.
Renato lands a nice knee to the body.
Renato controlling the action here for a moment.
Condologit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Edo Condologit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Renato utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Renato.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Renato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Renato 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Renato!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Chinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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147 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Alonso!
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, Ronald Chinner!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chinner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alonso to the ground. Chinner is now in Alonso's guard.
Chinner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alonso looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alonso looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alonso!
Alonso moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Alonso tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Alonso swings around for an armbar but Chinner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alonso's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinner trying to control the position from guard on top but Alonso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alonso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alonso keeping moving, preventing Chinner from controlling successfully.
Chinner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alonso manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chinner has Alonso in his guard.
Alonso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chinner is keeping the position for now.
Alonso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chinner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alonso content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alonso stands and throws Chinner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chinner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alonso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alonso has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ronald Chinner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alonso shoots in looking for a takedown but Chinner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alonso's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alonso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alonso fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chinner to the ground. Alonso is now in Chinner's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chinner controls Alonso momentarily but Alonso frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alonso's guard.
Chinner passes Alonso's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chinner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alonso moves into full guard.
Alonso wants to sweep but no luck.
Alonso working for a triangle but Chinner defends it easily.
Alonso has his foot on Chinner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chinner works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alonso is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alonso has escaped and now he's on top!
Alonso gets to his feet - Chinner follows without any prompting.
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!
Chinner tries to clinch
so Alonso counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alonso throws a strike but Chinner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chinner is fighting to break Alonso's control of his arms but Alonso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alonso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Alonso dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chinner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alonso sprawls well initially but Chinner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chinner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chinner seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Alonso is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ronald Chinner!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dustin Oliveira has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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169 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dustin Oliveira!
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, Gray Maynard!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Oliveira. Beautiful body shot.
Maynard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oliveira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oliveira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oliveira throws a shot to the body.
Oliveira lands a jab-cross combination.
Maynard looks to clinch
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliveira works over Maynard's head and body with a nice combination.
Oliveira cracks Maynard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oliveira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maynard moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira shows good takedown defense.
Maynard throws a head kick that misses
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliveira moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maynard shoots in looking for a takedown but Oliveira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maynard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dustin Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Maynard.
Oliveira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oliveira lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maynard looks for a takedown but Oliveira sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Oliveira. No joy for Maynard on that attempt.
Oliveira lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliveira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oliveira is working the combinations to good effect here.
Maynard tries to clinch up.
Oliveira lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira dives in and grabs Maynard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maynard pushes down on Oliveira's head and hops out.
Oliveira shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maynard eats them both and turns towards Oliveira to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maynard throws a series of punches but Oliveira avoids them all with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Oliveira scores with a four punch combination!
Oliveira is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Oliveira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maynard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oliveira circles away.
Gray Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oliveira counters with a series of strikes. Maynard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maynard looks gassed!
Sloppy strikes from Maynard. Those never looked like landing.
Oliveira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Maynard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maynard tries for a takedown but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oliveira moves into range and clinches up with Maynard.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the side of Maynard's head.
Oliveira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oliveira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Oliveira.
Oliveira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oliveira lands a right hand.
Maynard is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maynard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oliveira walks away with a smile on his face. Maynard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maynard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliveira swivels and escapes.
Maynard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Maynard is rocked!
Oliveira is pawing at Maynard, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Maynard's nose. Maynard is badly hurt! Oliveira pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Maynard tries desperately to hold on but Oliveira is relentless in his assault! As Maynard receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Oliveira away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Oliveira!
Dustin Oliveira opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakuraba comes into the arena with YLHCSD - Softer Cell blaring out of the sound system. 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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26
199 lbs
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25
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takeshi Sakuraba!
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, Eduardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Sakuraba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sakuraba just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakuraba tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakuraba blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Sakuraba moves out of range easily.
Sakuraba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakuraba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie throws a jab when Sakuraba was well out of range.
Sakuraba blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Sakuraba scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Takeshi Sakuraba has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie swings for the body but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a body punch but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Sakuraba tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takeshi Sakuraba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakuraba moves away.
Sakuraba drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sakuraba gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie controls Sakuraba momentarily but Sakuraba frees himself.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sakuraba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakuraba trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Sakuraba dominated that round.
That's time! Sakuraba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sakuraba pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sakuraba has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gracie is trying to keep an underhook but Sakuraba manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sakuraba wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Sakuraba is working hard here to advance position.
Sakuraba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakuraba preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Sakuraba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie is trying to control but Sakuraba manages to pass to mount!
Sakuraba looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie is looking to get back to full guard here but Sakuraba has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sakuraba in side control, throwing shots but Gracie defends.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Sakuraba grinds an elbow into Gracie's temple.
Gracie tries to bench press Sakuraba off him but Sakuraba keeps the position.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sakuraba is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sakuraba seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sakuraba is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Sakuraba is working away.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Sakuraba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakuraba is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie prevents Sakuraba from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Sakuraba dominated that second round.
That's time! Sakuraba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sakuraba is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Sakuraba tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches.
Sakuraba is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gracie can't fight it off and eventually Sakuraba manages to take the fight to the floor. Gracie looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Sakuraba is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie has his feet on Sakuraba's thighs here. He's pushed Sakuraba off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sakuraba screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eduardo Gracie!
After the big win, Eduardo Gracie made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenrick Nikil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikil comes to the cage accompanied by Wait and Bleed by Slipknot. Dillinger has chosen A Milli Killer Instrumental as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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19
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenrick Nikil!
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, Justin Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikil closes the distance and pushes Dillinger back into the cage.
Dillinger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikil's elbow.
Dillinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikil gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dillinger regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikil trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikil won't allow Dillinger to sweep him here.
Dillinger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nikil manages to get himself to full guard.
Dillinger wants to control from the top but Nikil keeps moving.
Nikil is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dillinger controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Justin Dillinger hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nikil moves into the clinch.
Dillinger misses with a punch to the body.
Dillinger tries to circle away but Nikil has him pinned against the cage.
Nikil lands a hook that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.
Nikil gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nikil is looking to work some ground and pound but Dillinger has wrist control.
Nikil throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dillinger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dillinger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nikil!
Dillinger controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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!
Dillinger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nikil is looking to escape.
Nikil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nikil tries to get out of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dillinger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Justin Dillinger hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dillinger clinches up against the cage.
Dillinger misses with a body punch.
Dillinger is trying to break the clinch but Nikil is controlling him.
Nikil prevents a body shot from Dillinger.
Dillinger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikil gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dillinger regains guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dillinger keeping moving, preventing Nikil from controlling successfully.
Dillinger wants to sweep but no luck.
Dillinger working a defensive guard but Nikil passes into half guard.
Nikil prevents Dillinger from standing back up.
Nikil scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikil lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nikil connects with a nice short shot to Dillinger's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger tries to kick Nikil off but Nikil keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nikil is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nikil scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nikil seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nikil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dillinger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dillinger manages to get to full guard.
Nikil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dillinger on the ground.
Nikil won't allow Dillinger to sweep him here.
Nikil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillinger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nikil defends it easily.
Dillinger looking for a sweep. Not yet Dillinger, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikil is in close to Dillinger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nikil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dillinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenrick Nikil dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nikil connects with a jab.
Nikil scores with a jab to the head.
Nikil scores with the left hand. Dillinger knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Justin Dillinger has been cut.
Dillinger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger trying to control the action but Nikil is working from the bottom.
Dillinger prevents Nikil from improving his position.
Dillinger is keen to just control but Nikil is a slippery customer.
Dillinger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dillinger is figuring out what he wants to do next.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Justin Dillinger was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nikil forces Dillinger back against the cage and clinches.
Nikil works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dillinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nikil won't allow Dillinger to get back to his feet.
Nikil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dillinger wants to sweep but no luck.
Dillinger pushes Nikil off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikil clinches with his opponent.
Dillinger working hard to break the clinch.
Nikil has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dillinger clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dillinger rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikil working Dillinger over with strikes.
Dillinger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nikil preventing the sweep.
Nikil prevents Dillinger from getting back to his feet.
Nikil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dillinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dillinger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dillinger is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dillinger is looking to advance position but Nikil won't allow it.
Dillinger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Justin Dillinger wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nikil gets a takedown into half guard.
Dillinger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kenrick Nikil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikil stopping the sweep attempt from Dillinger.
Nikil looking to pass the guard.
Nikil has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dillinger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dillinger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nikil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dillinger is working away from the top position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dillinger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Let's hope that Dillinger has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Dillinger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Justin Dillinger's cut.
That's time! Nikil'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!
Nikil closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dillinger did well to prevent Nikil getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dillinger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nikil stopping the sweep attempt from Dillinger.
Dillinger wants to stand but Nikil is controlling the position.
Nikil working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dillinger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nikil manages to get himself to full guard.
Dillinger wants to control from the top but Nikil keeps moving.
Dillinger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nikil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger is stalling in the full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Justin Dillinger hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dillinger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nikil takes the fight into the clinch.
Nikil lands with a light punch inside.
Nikil has Dillinger pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nikil pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dillinger tumbling to the mat - Nikil dives into Dillinger's guard.
Dillinger wants to sweep here but Nikil controlling him for the moment.
Nikil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dillinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dillinger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nikil manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikil keeping moving, preventing Dillinger from controlling successfully.
Dillinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dillinger wants to control from the top but Nikil keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Justin Dillinger.
Dillinger darts in and clinches Nikil up against the cage.
Nikil prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nikil gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dillinger regains guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillinger wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dillinger is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nikil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dillinger trying to control but Nikil is working from the bottom.
Dillinger slips nicely into half guard.
Nikil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nikil is not content to let Dillinger control the position.
Dillinger controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
It looks like Dillinger is going to stand back up.
Nikil is refusing to be controlled, as Dillinger sits in half guard.
Dillinger takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Justin Dillinger hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dillinger has Nikil up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikil gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nikil passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger tries to hold on but Nikil pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Dillinger.
I think Dillinger 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Justin Dillinger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Commodore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosko Brute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brute has chosen his teams song as his entrance music. Mike Commodore had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Commodore!
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, Bosko Brute!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brute misses with a looping right.
Commodore throws a head kick but Brute moves out of range.
Brute cracks a nice hook into Commodore's ribs.
Brute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Commodore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Commodore.
Brute 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.
Brute throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Commodore counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Commodore closes the distance and clinches.
Brute wants to break free but Commodore has control.
Commodore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Bosko Brute has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Commodore.
Commodore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brute breaks the clinch.
Commodore misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brute feints and as Commodore raises his hands in defense, Brute changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brute postures up in Commodore's guard and throws a big left but Commodore blocks it.
Brute postures up in Commodore's guard and throws a big left but Commodore blocks it.
Brute has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brute wants to control from the top but Commodore keeps moving.
Brute is looking to work some ground and pound but Commodore has wrist control.
Brute is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Commodore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brute is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brute tries to free his leg and advance position but Commodore is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brute stuns Commodore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brute connects with a right hand. Commodore shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brute lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Commodore backs up against the cage.
Brute keeps the fight on the outside.
Commodore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brute scores with a sloppy right hand. Commodore should have avoided that one.
It looks like Mike Commodore has been cut.
Brute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Commodore manages to avoid it.
Brute checks a low kick from Commodore.
Brute ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brute throws a right hand that Commodore ducks under and follows up with a left that Commodore also avoids with ease.
Commodore moves in looking to clinch but Brute pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brute misses with the combination.
Commodore throws a nice looking combination but Brute bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Commodore.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Brute.
Brute avoids the head kick by Commodore.
Commodore avoids the body shot from Brute.
Brute scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Commodore doesn't seem bothered though.
Brute missing with a left hand there. Commodore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Commodore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mike Commodore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brute dips to his left and cracks Commodore with an uppercut!
Brute misses the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brute slips a jab from Commodore.
Commodore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brute paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Commodore connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosko Brute dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Commodore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brute misses with an uppercut.
Brute throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Commodore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brute takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brute swings for the body but Commodore moves out of range.
Brute throws a shot from downtown. Commodore moves away and avoids it.
Commodore missing with a left hand there. Brute was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brute jabs at Commodore's body.
Commodore lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Commodore.
Brute pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Commodore stuffs the takedown attempt from Brute. Brute gets slowly back to his feet.
Brute avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brute takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brute scores with a hook to the body. Commodore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Commodore throws a leg kick but Brute checks it.
Commodore moves out of range as Brute strikes.
Commodore tried to score with a low kick but Brute checks it.
Brute lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brute checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Commodore misses with a looping left.
Brute changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Commodore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brute throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Brute trying to control the position but Commodore is working away.
Brute is putting a hurting on Commodore here, landing some big shots from side control.
Commodore is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brute has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Commodore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brute postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brute looks up at the clock and then as Commodore takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brute smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Commodore defending against the ground and pound.
Brute lands a decent elbow from side control.
Commodore is not content to let Brute control the position.
Commodore being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brute looks up at the clock and then as Commodore takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brute smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Commodore avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brute.
Commodore managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brute.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosko Brute showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brute throws a solid leg kick but Commodore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brute.
Brute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mike Commodore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brute wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Commodore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brute paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Commodore tries to clinch there but Brute circles away.
Brute has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Commodore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brute.
Commodore leaves Brute with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bosko Brute seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Commodore instigates a clinch.
Commodore throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brute is trying to force a seperation but Commodore has the dominant position.
Brute is looking to break free of the clinch but Commodore has double underhooks.
Brute blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Commodore misses with an elbow strike.
Brute is trying to break the clinch but Commodore has him pressed against the cage.
Commodore tries to land knees in the clinch but Brute avoids the damage to the body.
Commodore throws an elbow that misses.
Brute can't break the clinch.
Brute is trying to push Commodore away but Commodore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Commodore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brute blocks the elbow strike.
Brute wants to break free but Commodore has control.
Commodore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brute's efforts to push away.
Brute avoids a wild elbow strike from Commodore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brute blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Commodore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brute is defending well for now.
Brute's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brute is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brute has had enough of the clinch but Commodore keeps him there for the moment.
Brute blocking some punches.
Brute escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brute lunges at Commodore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Commodore's hand.
Brute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Commodore was well out of range. Poor timing from Brute.
Commodore misses with a looping left.
Bosko Brute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Commodore was well out of range. Poor timing from Brute.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Commodore throws a push kick but Brute slaps the foot to one side.
Brute looks for a takedown but Commodore sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brute misses with a body shot.
Brute bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Commodore's head backwards.
Brute scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Brute.
Brute lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brute rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Commodore counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brute's knee momentarily.
Brute loads up on a big right hand but Commodore slips the punch.
Brute scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brute scores with a nice right hand.
Brute scores with a crisp jab that stopped Commodore in his tracks.
Commodore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brute throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brute checks a leg kick.
Bosko Brute is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Commodore walks into a jab.
Brute shoots in and drives through. Commodore sprawls well.
Mike Commodore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Commodore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosko Brute.
Nice uppercut lands for Brute. That snapped Commodore's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Commodore misses with a low kick.
Brute checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bosko Brute comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brute 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosko Brute!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bosko Brute made sure he mentioned [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Tinsdell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curtis Dodson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anthony Tinsdell's chin.
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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, Anthony Tinsdell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Dodson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinsdell has a takedown stuffed.
Dodson stuffs the takedown.
Tinsdell looks for a takedown but Dodson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Tinsdell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tinsdell takes one to the side of the head.
Tinsdell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dodson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tinsdell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tinsdell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dodson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tinsdell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dodson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dodson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tinsdell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dodson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tinsdell scrambles back to his feet.
Tinsdell tries to clinch up
and Dodson counters with a three punch combo that has Tinsdell backing up. Tinsdell nods at Dodson to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dodson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dodson throws a low kick but Tinsdell avoids it.
Dodson digs a good hook to Tinsdell's body.
Dodson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dodson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tinsdell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinsdell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dodson throws a looping overhand right but Tinsdell ducks down to avoid it.
Tinsdell tries to clinch up but Dodson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dodson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tinsdell.
Dodson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tinsdell tries to clinch up but Dodson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anthony Tinsdell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tinsdell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dodson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dodson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dodson wants it to stay on the feet.
Dodson works the jab nicely.
Dodson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tinsdell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tinsdell is rocked!
Tinsdell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dodson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Tinsdell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tinsdell is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dodson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dodson is working for a kimura but Tinsdell is defending it quite comfortably.
Tinsdell seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dodson pulls his head out easily.
Dodson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dodson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tinsdell defends it well.
Dodson blocks the strikes from Tinsdell.
Tinsdell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dodson pulls his head out easily.
Dodson lands with a punch from half guard.
Dodson is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson wants to free his trapped foot but Tinsdell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dodson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tinsdell actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dodson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tinsdell is looking for a sweep. Dodson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson is looking to advance position but Tinsdell won't allow it.
Dodson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tinsdell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dodson trying to control but Tinsdell is working from the bottom.
Dodson passes into half guard.
Dodson wants to control but Tinsdell is keeping him busy.
Tinsdell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tinsdell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dodson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dodson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Dodson 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.
Tinsdell tries to clinch but Dodson is having none of it.
Dodson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dodson throws a hook but Tinsdell avoids it easily.
Dodson misses with a looping left.
Tinsdell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dodson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tinsdell shoots in but no luck this time.
Dodson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Curtis Dodson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dodson shoots in and bounces Tinsdell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dodson wants to control from the top but Tinsdell keeps moving.
Tinsdell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dodson wants to pass the guard but Tinsdell is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dodson wants to control from the top but Tinsdell keeps moving.
Dodson with a nice head shot there.
Tinsdell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dodson passes into half guard.
Dodson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dodson trying to control the action but Tinsdell is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tinsdell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tinsdell looking for submissions off his back.
Dodson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dodson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dodson controlling the position easily from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tinsdell tries to reverse the position but Dodson maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Dodson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson content just to control the position here.
Dodson looking to control but Tinsdell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tinsdell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tinsdell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tinsdell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Curtis Dodson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tinsdell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dodson pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dodson is taking a breather. Tinsdell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dodson is looking to take a break and control but Tinsdell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dodson is trying to control. Tinsdell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tinsdell looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Dodson seems content to control.
Curtis Dodson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tinsdell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dodson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dodson connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Dodson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot lands for Dodson.
Tinsdell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tinsdell moves in looking to clinch but Dodson pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Dodson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dodson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tinsdell momentarily.
Tinsdell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dodson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tinsdell.
Dodson lands a glancing blow to the side of Tinsdell's head.
Dodson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tinsdell.
Tinsdell walks into a jab.
Tinsdell tries to clinch but Dodson moves away
and Dodson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tinsdell tries to clinch up but Dodson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dodson catches Tinsdell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dodson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tinsdell looks to clinch
and Tinsdell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dodson loads up on a big right hand but Tinsdell slips the punch.
Tinsdell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tinsdell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dodson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tinsdell is in Dodson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson is pulling down on Tinsdell's head. It's preventing any offense from Tinsdell, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tinsdell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dodson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dodson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tinsdell is one step ahead there.
Dodson controlling Tinsdell's posture.
Curtis Dodson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tinsdell looks to clinch
and Dodson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
An inside leg kick from Tinsdell misses.
Tinsdell tries to clinch there but Dodson circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tinsdell.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dodson cracks Tinsdell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tinsdell tries a low kick but Dodson avoids it.
A head kick misses from Dodson.
Tinsdell tries to clinch up but Dodson circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by Tinsdell or perhaps it was just good defense by Dodson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Tinsdell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tinsdell shoots in for a takedown but Dodson shows good takedown defense.
Dodson cracks Tinsdell with an open hand slap.
Dodson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curtis Dodson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dodson throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Dodson. Beautiful body shot.
Tinsdell tries to clinch but Dodson is having none of it.
Dodson tries a low kick but Tinsdell avoids it.
Tinsdell fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson scores with a nice strike.
Tinsdell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dodson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tinsdell scrambles back to his feet.
Tinsdell wants to clinch.
Dodson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dodson wants to pass the guard but Tinsdell is defending well.
Dodson content to control rather than advance.
Tinsdell actively working from the bottom here.
Tinsdell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dodson pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tinsdell actively working from the bottom here.
Dodson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dodson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anthony Tinsdell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dodson content just to control the position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tinsdell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dodson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Dodson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dodson 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Dodson!
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