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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Houssam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Mortensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houssam comes to the cage accompanied by Meek Mill feat Rick Ross - I'm A Boss. Mortensen has chosen La gazza ladra as his entrance music. Mohamed Houssam could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Mortensen's chin.
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240 lbs
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257 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mohamed Houssam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Mortensen!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houssam doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mortensen counters with a single leg into guard. Houssam didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mortensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Houssam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mortensen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mortensen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Houssam keeping full guard, as Mortensen tries to pass.
Mortensen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
David Mortensen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Houssam with a poor takedown
so Mortensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mortensen is working Houssam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortensen won't allow Houssam to sweep him here.
Mortensen passes Houssam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mortensen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Houssam tries to roll over but Mortensen keeps him under control.
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. Mortensen connects with a nice short shot to Houssam's temple.
Mortensen drops an elbow to the side of Houssam's head.
Houssam tries to roll over but Mortensen keeps him under control.
Mortensen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Houssam tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mortensen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Mortensen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adamus Kapalka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adamus Kapalka looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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167 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adamus Kapalka!
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, Jay Money!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kapalka looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Money throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Money misses with a wild combination.
Money lands a left and a right that send Kapalka crashing to the mat, dazed. Money thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kapalka is rocked!
It looks like Adamus Kapalka has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Money rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kapalka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Kapalka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Money throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kapalka.
Jay Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Money connects with a stiff jab that staggers Kapalka - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jay Money!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maritn Boudreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boudreaux's entrance music is The Prince. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maritn Boudreaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugo Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Boudreaux.
Boudreaux wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Martinez scores with a takedown into Boudreaux's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Martinez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boudreaux keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Hugo Martinez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Martinez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martinez pushes Boudreaux away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez rushes Boudreaux and presses him up against the cage.
Martinez avoids the elbow strike from Boudreaux, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Boudreaux throws an elbow but misses.
Boudreaux misses with a knee to the head.
Boudreaux lands an elbow that stopped Martinez in his tracks for a moment.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Boudreaux controls the action.
Martinez avoids the elbow strike from Boudreaux, against the cage.
Boudreaux throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boudreaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martinez's brow.
Boudreaux looking to throw knees to the head but Martinez is blocking nicely.
Boudreaux looking to throw knees to the head but Martinez is blocking nicely.
Boudreaux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martinez blocks it with crossed arms.
Boudreaux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux tries a knee to the head but Martinez blocks it.
Martinez dodges an elbow strike from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux misses with a knee strike.
Martinez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boudreaux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martinez blocks it with crossed arms.
Boudreaux looking to throw knees to the head but Martinez is blocking nicely.
Martinez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Martinez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boudreaux is defending well.
Boudreaux tries a knee to the head but Martinez blocks it.
Boudreaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boudreaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boudreaux misses with a knee strike.
Boudreaux throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martinez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boudreaux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maritn Boudreaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Martinez.
Boudreaux throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boudreaux misses with an elbow strike.
Boudreaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boudreaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martinez goes for a takedown attempt but Boudreaux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boudreaux tries to clinch but Martinez moves away
and Martinez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boudreaux throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boudreaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Martinez avoids the damage to the body.
Boudreaux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boudreaux prevents it.
Martinez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martinez avoids the elbow strike from Boudreaux, against the cage.
Martinez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boudreaux pulls his leg out and moves away.
Martinez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinez rushes Boudreaux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinez leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boudreaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martinez's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maritn Boudreaux 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.
Boudreaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martinez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boudreaux throws a jab when Martinez was well out of range.
Boudreaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maritn Boudreaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boudreaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Martinez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boudreaux tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Martinez feints and as Boudreaux raises his hands in defense, Martinez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boudreaux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martinez is controlling him.
Martinez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maritn Boudreaux.
Martinez closes the distance and clinches.
Martinez can't get the takedown.
Boudreaux throws an elbow that misses.
Martinez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boudreaux stops a takedown attempt from Martinez.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boudreaux.
It looks like Hugo Martinez has been cut.
Martinez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boudreaux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maritn Boudreaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Martinez.
Boudreaux throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martinez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boudreaux after a bit of a struggle.
Boudreaux throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boudreaux tries to land a knee to the head but Martinez blocks with his arms.
Martinez blocks the elbow strike.
Martinez blocks an elbow strike from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux looking to throw knees to the head but Martinez is blocking nicely.
Boudreaux tries a knee to the head but Martinez blocks it.
Boudreaux tries a knee to the head but Martinez blocks it.
Boudreaux throws an elbow that misses.
Boudreaux tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boudreaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martinez's brow.
Boudreaux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martinez blocks it with crossed arms.
Boudreaux stops a takedown attempt from Martinez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez blocks an elbow strike.
Boudreaux with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boudreaux misses with a knee to the head.
Martinez avoiding damage as Boudreaux throws knees to the body.
Boudreaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martinez is defending well for now.
Martinez goes for a takedown attempt but Boudreaux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
Boudreaux tries to clinch up.
Boudreaux has closed the distance and engaged Martinez in a clinch.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Boudreaux manages to get underhooks.
Boudreaux gets underhooks to prevent Martinez's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boudreaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martinez wants the takedown. Boudreaux is fighting it off but Martinez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Boudreaux's guard against the cage.
Martinez content to stall in guard here.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Boudreaux is keeping the position.
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 Maritn Boudreaux will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hugo Martinez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Martinez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martinez pushes Boudreaux up against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez tries to stall but Boudreaux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boudreaux misses with an elbow strike.
Boudreaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maritn Boudreaux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martinez managing to block the knees to the body from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boudreaux using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martinez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boudreaux.
Boudreaux landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Martinez avoids a wild elbow strike from Boudreaux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux misses with a knee to the head.
Boudreaux gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martinez.
Boudreaux misses with an elbow strike.
Boudreaux misses with a knee strike.
Boudreaux looking to throw knees to the head but Martinez is blocking nicely.
Martinez breaks from the clinch.
Boudreaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinez.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boudreaux blocks a head kick by Martinez.
Martinez moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux scores with a head kick. Martinez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boudreaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martinez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Martinez. Those never looked like landing.
Boudreaux misses with a straight left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martinez.
Martinez tries to clinch up.
Martinez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martinez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boudreaux defends it nicely.
Maritn Boudreaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Martinez.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Martinez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Boudreaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Boudreaux will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boudreaux is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Martinez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boudreaux is being controlled here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hugo Martinez.
Martinez clinches.
Hugo Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boudreaux throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boudreaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boudreaux scores with a knee to the head.
Boudreaux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martinez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boudreaux is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maritn Boudreaux.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boudreaux, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maritn Boudreaux!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dalton McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myron Obusan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obusan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Frontlines by Diabolic feat. Immortal Technique. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dalton McKay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Myron Obusan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for McKay with that takedown attempt.
Obusan misses with a series of wild punches.
Obusan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Obusan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McKay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McKay is looking to clinch but Obusan is avoiding it.
Obusan 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McKay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Obusan counters with a good low kick that McKay was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalton McKay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKay wants to clinch.
Obusan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obusan lands the left hand.
Jab from Obusan.
McKay with a poor takedown
and Obusan counters with a stiff right hand.
McKay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Obusan counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obusan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Obusan throws a wild body kick that McKay sees coming a mile off.
McKay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Obusan lands with an uppercut that bounces McKay off the cage and back into range.
Obusan leaves McKay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Obusan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obusan thumps McKay with a low kick.
Obusan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for McKay. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Obusan connects with a leg kick. McKay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKay has his takedown stuffed
and Obusan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myron Obusan dominated that round.
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.
McKay tries to clinch
and Obusan counters with a crisp one two that drops McKay! Obusan thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McKay to his feet! McKay is in big trouble!
McKay is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obusan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McKay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Obusan counters with an inside leg kick.
Obusan leaves McKay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Obusan lands an overhand right.
McKay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay tries for a takedown but Obusan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalton McKay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKay tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Obusan counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Dalton McKay has been cut.
McKay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obusan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McKay somewhat.
Obusan lands a leg kick that knocks McKay off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Obusan avoids it really well and circles away.
Dalton McKay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obusan tries to bum rush McKay with a series of wild strikes but McKay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Obusan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Obusan wants it to stay on the feet.
McKay shoots in and drives through. Obusan sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKay fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Obusan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKay shoots for a double leg takedown but Obusan sprawls well. He's pushed McKay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McKay fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McKay shoots in looking for a takedown but Obusan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McKay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obusan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McKay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Obusan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McKay on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McKay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Obusan counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myron Obusan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dalton McKay's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Obusan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Myron Obusan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obusan cracks McKay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Obusan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dalton McKay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Obusan.
McKay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Obusan scores with a counter punch that sends McKay to the canvas! Obusan smells blood - he's punishing McKay with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! McKay has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myron Obusan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Prowse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Carlitos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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152 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Tyson Prowse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandre Carlitos !
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prowse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carlitos finds it's way round the side to connect with Prowse's head.
Carlitos throws a nice looking combination but Prowse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Prowse misses with an uppercut
and Carlitos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Prowse. Carlitos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carlitos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlitos swings for the body but Prowse moves out of range.
Carlitos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carlitos blocks a jab.
Prowse swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carlitos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Prowse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prowse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carlitos staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Carlitos . That snapped Prowse's head back.
Carlitos slips under a jab.
Prowse thows a body shot but no joy.
Prowse throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carlitos counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyson Prowse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prowse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Prowse there as he acknowledges the shot.
Prowse lands a nice hook to Carlitos 's body. Carlitos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Prowse looks to land a right hand but Carlitos moved out of range.
Prowse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carlitos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Carlitos .
A big right from Carlitos misses.
Prowse throws a series of punches but Carlitos avoids them all with ease.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Prowse.
Carlitos struggling a bit here.
Prowse tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carlitos can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prowse is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carlitos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Prowse tries for a kimura but Carlitos is defending well.
Prowse tries to move to mount but Carlitos blocks the move with his legs.
Carlitos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prowse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carlitos has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlitos is trying is best to control the position here.
Prowse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carlitos sees it coming and defends easily.
Prowse seems to be working for a kimura but Carlitos defends the submission attempt.
Carlitos controlling the position for now.
Prowse is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prowse goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Carlitos turns into him and now he's in Prowse's guard.
Prowse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlitos connects with a couple of short punches.
Carlitos passes Prowse's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carlitos seems to be looking for submissions.
Carlitos working over Prowse with some ground and pound. Prowse looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlitos wants to free his trapped foot but Prowse is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlitos lands strikes from half guard.
Carlitos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carlitos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandre Carlitos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Prowse misses with a double jab
enabling Carlitos to counter with a crisp jab.
Prowse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Carlitos counter with a right hand.
Prowse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carlitos .
Prowse misses with a hook
and Carlitos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Carlitos misses its intended target.
Prowse throws a right hand that misses
and Carlitos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Prowse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prowse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prowse throws a series of punches but Carlitos moves out of range.
Tyson Prowse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carlitos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carlitos lands a nice hook to Prowse's body. Prowse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Prowse moves out of range of the strikes.
Prowse throws a shot from downtown. Carlitos moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prowse throws a sloppy body shot
and Carlitos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carlitos cracks Prowse with an open hand slap.
Carlitos 's corner calls for a 1-2. Carlitos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Prowse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prowse throws a looping overhand right but Carlitos ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Prowse 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Prowse is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Carlitos 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Prowse misses with an uppercut. Carlitos saw that one coming.
Alexandre Carlitos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carlitos tests Prowse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carlitos .
Prowse fails to land with a series of punches.
Carlitos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Prowse misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Prowse.
Prowse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prowse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carlitos .
Carlitos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Prowse misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Carlitos coming out on top.
Prowse throws a nice looking combination but Carlitos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Prowse misses.
Prowse misses with a left hand
and Carlitos counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Carlitos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Carlitos cracks Prowse with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Carlitos advances to mount.
Carlitos postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Prowse in real trouble here! The ref calls for Prowse to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandre Carlitos !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Marshland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson comes to the cage accompanied by Diamond. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
140 lbs
16 - 15 - 0 |
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19
139 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Marshland!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marshland, pushing him back against the cage.
Marshland tries to land knees in the clinch but Peterson avoids the damage to the body.
Peterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marshland sprawls well initially but Peterson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marshland tries to get to full guard but Peterson has control of the leg.
Marshland misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Peterson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marshland is looking to improve his position.
Peterson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marshland doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peterson.
Marshland wants to get back to full guard.
Peterson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marshland doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peterson.
Peterson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marshland sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marshland has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marshland flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Marshland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peterson is working away from the top position though.
Peterson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marshland is just riding it out for now. Peterson eventually gives up the hold.
Peterson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marshland is just riding it out for now. Peterson eventually gives up the hold.
Peterson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marshland tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshland wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Marshland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Peterson seems to be looking for submissions.
Peterson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marshland doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peterson.
Peterson is looking for a kimura here.
Peterson wants to free his trapped foot but Marshland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Peterson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marshland is just riding it out for now. Peterson eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson not doing much here.
Peterson seems to be looking for submissions.
Peterson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Peterson content to control rather than advance.
Marshland flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Peterson seems to be working for a kimura but Marshland defends the submission attempt.
Peterson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Marshland is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Victor Peterson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Surfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rossi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fratelli d italia - ( Inno di Mameli ) . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
142 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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25
142 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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Counter striker
KO power |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Surfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surfer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A leg kick checked by Rossi.
Rossi connects with an inside leg kick.
Surfer misses with a body kick.
Rossi lands a big head kick that sends Surfer tumbling to the mat! Rossi takes a step backwards and waves Surfer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Surfer is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Rossi.
Oh Surfer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi cracks Surfer on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Surfer falls backwards against the cage. Rossi follows up with more strikes that drop Surfer to his knees. Rossi keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Surfer! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Rossi!
Al Rossi 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingsley Ciprut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Unitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kingsley Ciprut has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kingsley Ciprut seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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22
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 1 |
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215 lbs
7 - 8 - 1 |
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Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kingsley Ciprut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, David Unitas!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unitas throws a combination. Ciprut tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ciprut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Unitas.
Unitas swats away the attempt to clinch by Ciprut.
Ciprut dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Unitas. That did some damage!
Kingsley Ciprut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciprut is looking to clinch.
Unitas looks to land a right hand but Ciprut moved out of range.
Ciprut fails in his attempt to clinch.
Unitas 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.
Unitas tries to bum rush Ciprut with a series of wild strikes but Ciprut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That kick from Ciprut tenderised Unitas's leg. Unitas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ciprut is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciprut tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Unitas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ciprut tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Unitas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ciprut clinches up with Unitas and pushes him back against the cage.
Ciprut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Unitas is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprut tries to land a knee to the head but Unitas blocks with his arms.
Ciprut manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ciprut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ciprut is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ciprut landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ciprut tries to land knees in the clinch but Unitas avoids the damage to the body.
Ciprut stalling the fight.
Unitas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ciprut pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ciprut lands an elbow that stopped Unitas in his tracks for a moment.
Ciprut is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unitas takes an elbow to the temple.
Ciprut is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ciprut lands a nice elbow.
Ciprut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for Ciprut to work.
Ciprut struggles to land a body shot inside as Unitas controls his hands.
Ciprut lands an elbow inside.
Unitas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ciprut after a bit of a struggle.
Kingsley Ciprut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Unitas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unitas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ciprut connects with a nasty looking knee right to Unitas's face.
Ciprut utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ciprut tries a knee to the head but Unitas blocks it.
Ciprut with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Unitas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ciprut gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Unitas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ciprut working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ciprut connects with a nasty looking knee right to Unitas's face.
Ciprut tries a knee to the head but Unitas blocks it.
Unitas tries to score a body lock takedown but Ciprut shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut connects with a knee to the head.
Ciprut throws a head punch that misses.
Ciprut landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unitas letting Ciprut take a breather here.
Ciprut scores a nice knee to the body.
Ciprut lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ciprut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ciprut goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Ciprut.
Ciprut leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Ciprut dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ciprut tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Unitas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ciprut is looking to clinch.
Ciprut pushes Unitas up against the cage in a clinch.
Ciprut tries a knee to the head but Unitas blocks it.
Ciprut missing with knees to the body.
Ciprut working aggressively here.
Ciprut manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Ciprut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Unitas tries to score a body lock takedown but Ciprut shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ciprut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Unitas is defending well for now.
Ciprut tries to land knees in the clinch but Unitas avoids the damage to the body.
Unitas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ciprut gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Unitas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ciprut is defending well.
Kingsley Ciprut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Unitas.
Ciprut just leaning against Unitas, taking a breather.
Ciprut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Unitas avoids it.
Unitas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ciprut is defending well.
Ciprut gets underhooks to prevent Unitas's takedown attempt.
Unitas takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unitas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ciprut is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ciprut is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ciprut landing knees to the body.
Ciprut lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ciprut.
Unitas is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciprut taking a breather.
Ciprut tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ciprut gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Ciprut.
Ciprut with a knee to the head.
Ciprut lands a damaging elbow.
Ciprut goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Unitas letting Ciprut take a breather here.
Ciprut lands a knee to the head.
Ciprut lands an elbow that stopped Unitas in his tracks for a moment.
Ciprut slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ciprut with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ciprut prevents the takedown attempt.
Ciprut fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprut avoiding damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ciprut prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ciprut unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ciprut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unitas can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Unitas wants a takedown.
Unitas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ciprut pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Ciprut dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ciprut clinches up against the cage.
Ciprut landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ciprut is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kingsley Ciprut has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ciprut lands a nice knee to the body.
Ciprut leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ciprut working Unitas over with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ciprut scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ciprut tries to land knees in the clinch but Unitas avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unitas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ciprut lands a right hand.
Ciprut misses with a knee to the head.
Unitas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ciprut gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Unitas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ciprut is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kingsley Ciprut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Unitas.
Ciprut lands a nice knee to the body.
Ciprut is leaning against Unitas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ciprut dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut stops a takedown attempt from Unitas.
Unitas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ciprut controlling the action here for a moment.
Ciprut looking to throw knees to the head but Unitas is blocking nicely.
Ciprut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ciprut missing with knees to the body.
Unitas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ciprut using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ciprut is pressed up against the cage. Unitas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ciprut down to the mat. Ciprut avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ciprut moves in looking to clinch but Unitas pushes him off.
Ciprut rushes Unitas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ciprut lands a left hand that snaps the head of Unitas backwards.
Ciprut is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ciprut pushes Unitas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ciprut dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Unitas avoiding damage as Ciprut throws knees to the body.
Kingsley Ciprut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ciprut landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Ciprut.
Come on Ciprut - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kingsley Ciprut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ciprut has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kingsley Ciprut!
A less than humble Kingsley Ciprut misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie O Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fields comes to the cage accompanied by The Beast in Me - Johnny Cash. O Hare is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight. Eddie O Hare will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Fields!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie O Hare!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Hare shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fields counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Hare. Fields does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fields fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from O Hare.
O Hare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fields moves away.
O Hare wants to land a leg kick but Fields is out of range.
O Hare misses with a head kick.
Eddie O Hare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fields throws an overhand right that lands on O Hare's shoulder, as O Hare tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Fields blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for O Hare.
O Hare misses with a head kick.
Fields shoots in and gets a takedown into O Hare's guard.
O Hare is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fields pushing down on O Hare's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare is trying to get back to full guard.
Fields throwing shots but O Hare is blocking nicely.
Fields has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
O Hare tries to roll over but Fields keeps him under control.
O Hare regains full guard. Nicely done.
O Hare looking to control.
Fields is looking to work some ground and pound but O Hare has wrist control.
Fields advances position into side control!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fields tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
O Hare manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fields is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fields tries to pass to full mount but O Hare defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fields performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fields tries to pass the half guard into mount. O Hare knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
O Hare is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Hare manages to get to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Hare looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fields advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fields is stalling here. O Hare is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fields seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and O Hare has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fields tries to bench press O Hare off him but O Hare keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fields tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O Hare tries to move to mount but Fields blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Hare wants to control but Fields is keeping him busy.
O Hare working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fields gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields is not content to let O Hare control the position.
Fields trying to hold on to O Hare's head to control him but O Hare postures up.
Fields controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fields is looking for a sweep. O Hare is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shawn Fields will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fields avoids the head kick by O Hare.
Fields takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fields. O Hare does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of O Hare 's head but he takes it in his stride.
O Hare misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fields counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for O Hare!
O Hare in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fields sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
O Hare tries to lock up and control but Fields gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fields trying to control but O Hare is having none of it.
Fields with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Hare wants to hold on but Fields pushes him away.
Fields trying to control but O Hare is having none of it.
Fields takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare tries to reverse the position but Fields maintains control.
Fields with the ground and pound from mount.
Fields landing shots from mount.
O Hare is trying desperately to improve position.
Fields lands a big shot there that rocks O Hare but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fields tries to control but O Hare wriggling away.
Fields lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Hare is looking to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns O Hare that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fields content just to control the position here.
Fields landing strikes from the mount and O Hare is in trouble!
Fields raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fields trying to control but he's not successful this time.
O Hare bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fields trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields is pulling down on O Hare's head. It's preventing any offense from O Hare, at least for the moment.
O Hare stops Fields from standing up.
O Hare preventing the sweep.
O Hare wants to control from the top but Fields keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
O Hare pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fields throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Hare looks to score with a jab to the body but Fields is just out of range.
Fields fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
O Hare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fields moves away.
O Hare misses with a low kick.
O Hare drops his hands momentarily and Fields takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
O Hare throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fields's waist but Fields gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Hare off to one side.
Fields checks a leg kick nicely.
Fields tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Hare was well out of range. Poor timing from Fields.
O Hare is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fields rather than just go for the knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Hare is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fields sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fields misses with a jab to the body
and O Hare counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fields shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fields was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Fields dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
O Hare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fields moves away.
O Hare throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Hare jabs Fields to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O Hare shoots in for a double leg but Fields sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
O Hare misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by O Hare.
O Hare throws a sloppy body shot
and Fields counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
O Hare wants to sweep but no luck.
Fields wants to control from the top but O Hare keeps moving.
O Hare escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fields gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
O Hare looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fields is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fields can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
O Hare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fields keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of O Hare's head.
Shawn Fields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
O Hare pulls Fields in close to prevent any damage.
Fields throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
O Hare can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fields controls the pace.
O Hare is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fields controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fields seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down O Hare for as long as he can get away with.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fields wants to control from the top but O Hare keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Shawn Fields just wasn't active enough.
O Hare chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fields doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Hare drops his hands momentarily and Fields takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
O Hare takes a swing at Fields's ribcage but misses.
O Hare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fields.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for O Hare with that takedown attempt.
O Hare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fields connects with a right hand. O Hare shakes it off.
O Hare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Hare throws the kick towards the body but Fields avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fields lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
O Hare misses with a body punch.
Fields struggles to land a body shot inside as O Hare controls his hands.
O Hare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fields wants the takedown. O Hare is fighting it off but Fields persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in O Hare's guard against the cage.
Fields is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
O Hare 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.
O Hare trying to keep a closed guard but Fields is proving a slippery customer.
Fields controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fields might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fields trying to control the position from guard on top but O Hare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Hare swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fields postures up in O Hare's guard and throws a big left but O Hare blocks it.
Fields trying to control the position from guard on top but O Hare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shawn Fields.
O Hare shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fields as he avoids it easily.
Shawn Fields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie O Hare.
O Hare throws a sloppy head kick and Fields moves out of range easily.
O Hare shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and O Hare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Hare misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Hare throws a push kick but Fields slaps the foot to one side.
Fields misses with a hook. O Hare ducked under it nicely.
Fields uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Hare.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Fields clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
O Hare misses with a body shot.
Fields moves into the clinch.
O Hare misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fields.
Fields misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Hare takes a shot to the head.
O Hare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fields's elbow.
Fields lands a hook that snaps the head of O Hare backwards.
It looks like Eddie O Hare has been cut.
Fields throws a head punch that misses.
O Hare is pressed up against the cage. Fields has hold of a leg and is looking to drag O Hare down to the mat. O Hare avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fields throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Hare shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fields sprawls well. Fields wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O Hare gets slowly back to his feet.
Fields lands a really nice looking cross but O Hare seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Hare throws out a powerful jab.
O Hare misses with a straight left.
O Hare doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fields connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eddie O Hare seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fields pushes O Hare up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fields fails to land.
Fields lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Hare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fields stalling against the cage.
Fields can't find room to land a body shot as O Hare controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fields lands a right hand.
Fields looking to stall.
Fields tries to work over O Hare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fields throws a head punch that misses.
O Hare blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Hare.
O Hare has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fields after a bit of a struggle.
Shawn Fields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie O Hare.
O Hare misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fields.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Hare.
Fields misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fields pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Fields.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hare wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fields is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fields lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fields tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Hare's elbow.
Fields fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Hare is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fields is defending well.
O Hare landing knees to the body.
O Hare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Hare.
A head punch on the inside from Fields fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields misses with a body punch.
Fields misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Hare is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fields pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shawn Fields has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fields lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fields has O Hare pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. O Hare manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Fields as the two fighters clinch.
Fields throws a punch but it's blocked by O Hare.
Fields can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Hare.
O Hare lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fields tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fields tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Hare's elbow.
Fields throws a punch but it's blocked by O Hare.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Fields had his way with Eddie O Hare in that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie O Hare's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fields avoids the body shot from O Hare.
O Hare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Hare catches Fields with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O Hare looks to score with a jab to the body but Fields is just out of range.
O Hare closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fields circles away.
O Hare misses the shot to the body.
O Hare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Hare thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fields moves out of range as O Hare strikes.
Fields uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Hare.
O Hare swats away the attempt to clinch by Fields.
Fields slips under a jab from O Hare.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fields counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Hare is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
O Hare shoots in for a takedown but Fields shows good takedown defense.
Fields keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fields gets caught napping as O Hare dives in and scores a takedown. Fields manages to retain guard.
Fields looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Hare tries to free his leg and advance position but Fields is retaining full guard.
Fields wants to sweep but no luck.
Fields manages to escape and get back to his feet.
O Hare tries a head kick but it misses.
Fields shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fields showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fields working the head and body with strikes.
O Hare on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fields has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
O Hare is working to get back to half guard.
Fields trying to control but he's not successful this time.
O Hare wants to hold on but Fields pushes him away.
O Hare is working to get back to half guard.
Fields controlling the position easily from mount.
Shawn Fields is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields cracks O Hare with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
O Hare is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fields lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
O Hare is looking to get to half guard.
Fields trying to control but O Hare is having none of it.
Eddie O Hare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Hare is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fields lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fields prevents O Hare from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields raining down hammerfists from mount.
O Hare is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fields pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Hare is desperately trying to improve his position but Fields has a good base and remains in mount.
O Hare is squirming around, avoiding Fields's attempts to control the action.
Fields controlling from the full mount.
O Hare sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fields is pressing down on O Hare's thigh, looking to free his foot. O Hare is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fields is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
O Hare is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fields pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Fields showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fields, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Fields!
Shawn Fields retains his lightweight title!
After the big win, Shawn Fields made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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