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UFF 8 Shilt VS Andre PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alan Dominick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominick comes to the cage accompanied by ' It's My Life ' by Bon Jovi. Alan Dominick had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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163 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Dominick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russell Jones!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominick gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dominick looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones 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. Dominick tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Russell Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willie Wynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wynn comes to the cage accompanied by Flower Of Scotland - Red Hot Chilli Pipers. Paul Mullen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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162 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willie Wynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wynn fails with the takedown.
Wynn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wynn lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mullen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mullen trying to keep a closed guard but Wynn is proving a slippery customer.
Wynn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mullen keeping full guard, as Wynn tries to pass.
Wynn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mullen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wynn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wynn is looking to take a break and control but Mullen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wynn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mullen!
Wynn with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wynn punching from mount but Mullen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wynn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mullen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mullen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wynn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wynn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mullen, who protects the arm well.
Mullen seems a little lost for a moment, as Wynn dominates the positioning.
Wynn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wynn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mullen, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wynn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wynn is trying to get an arm triangle but Mullen is defending well.
Wynn trying to control the action but Mullen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mullen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wynn's best efforts.
Wynn is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wynn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wynn seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mullen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Willie Wynn!
A relieved looking Willie Wynn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Demoss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards comes to the cage accompanied by Cry me a river - Michael buble. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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180 lbs
7 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Demoss!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Demoss circles away.
Richards tries to keep at a distance but Demoss has taken the fight into the clinch.
Demoss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Demoss tries to land knees in the clinch but Richards avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Demoss.
Demoss throws a knee to the head but misses.
Demoss missing with knees to the body.
Demoss changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Richards fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Demoss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Richards counters by clinching up.
Richards landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Richards breaks the clinch.
Demoss forces Richards back against the cage and clinches.
Demoss lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Demoss lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Shane Richards has been cut.
Demoss can't find room to land a body shot as Richards controls the action.
Demoss throws a knee to the head but misses.
Demoss looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Demoss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but Demoss blocks with his arms.
Demoss misses with an elbow strike.
Demoss takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Demoss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richards is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Demoss trying to land knees to the body.
Richards's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Richards breaks the clinch.
Richards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Demoss throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demoss keeps control of Richards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Richards on the inside.
Richards presses Demoss against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Demoss looking to throw knees to the head but Richards is blocking nicely.
Demoss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shane Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Demoss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards pressing his opponent against the cage.
Richards pushes Demoss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Demoss tries to land a knee to the head but Richards blocks with his arms.
Demoss tries to land a knee to the head but Richards blocks with his arms.
Richards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demosss head.
Richards breaks from the clinch.
Richards gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Demoss fails to land.
Richards breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Richards connects with a high kick.
Richards tries to clinch there but Demoss circles away.
Mike Demoss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demoss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Richards counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Richards's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Richards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richards instigates a clinch.
Demoss tries to pull guard but Richards won't allow it.
Richards landing knees to the body.
Demoss tries to pull guard but Richards won't allow it.
Richards stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demoss creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Demoss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Richards.
Demoss lands a good knee to the midsection. Richards won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Demoss avoids it.
Demoss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Richards breaks the clinch.
Richards tries to score a power double leg takedown but Demoss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Richards somewhat.
Demoss takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards breaks the clinch.
Richards closes the distance and clinches.
Richards stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Richards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Richards's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Demoss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Richards misses with a takedown attempt - Demoss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Demoss instigates a clinch.
Demoss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Demoss throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Demoss throws an elbow but it misses.
Demoss tries to pull guard but Richards won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Richards - that landed with a thud.
Demoss missing with knees to the body.
Richards is looking to break free of the clinch but Demoss has double underhooks.
Demoss is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Demoss tries to land a knee to the head but Richards blocks with his arms.
Richards displaying some good clinch control by pressing Demoss up against the cage.
Demoss misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demosss head.
A head punch on the inside from Demoss fails to land.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Demoss blocks it.
A knee to the head by Demoss.
Demoss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Richards is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Richards.
It looks like Mike Demoss has been cut.
Richards cracks Demoss with a nice body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Richards.
Demoss misses with a knee strike.
Richards breaks the clinch.
Richards tries a head kick but it misses.
Demoss throws a low kick but Richards moves out of range easily.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch but Demoss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Richards.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demoss throws a combination that misses
and Richards counters with a nice leg kick.
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 telegraphed takedown attempt from Richards is defended easily by Demoss.
Richards shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Demoss is desperately trying to improve his position but Richards has a good base and remains in mount.
Richards stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Richards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Demoss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richards clinches up against the cage.
Richards with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Richards lands an impressive looking overhand right. Demoss doesn't seem phased though.
Demoss fails to land with a series of punches.
Shane Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demoss clinches up with Richards and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Demoss.
Demoss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Demoss misses with an elbow strike.
Richards breaks from the clinch.
Richards forces Demoss back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Demoss throws an elbow but misses.
Demoss misses with a knee to the head.
Richards breaks from the clinch.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Demoss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Richards tries for a takedown but Demoss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demoss throws out a leg kick but Richards moves out of range and Demoss only half commits.
Richards connects with a nice looking jab.
Shane Richards is winning the standup battle so far.
Demoss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Richards lands a brutal head kick. Demoss looks out on his feet and Richards throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Shane Richards!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kayla Khaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kayla Khaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Jlo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Jlo with that takedown attempt.
Jlo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khaine.
Khaine misses with a series of wild punches.
Khaine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jlo manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khaine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jlo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khaine.
Khaine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jlo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khaine.
Khaine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jlo tests Khaine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khaine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jlo misses the jab.
Khaine lands a really nice looking cross but Jlo seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jlo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jlo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khaine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khaine dips to his left and cracks Jlo with an uppercut!
No joy there for Jlo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khaine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kayla Khaine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khaine lands with a hook. Jlo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khaine looks to score with a jab to the body but Jlo is just out of range.
Khaine throws a hook but Jlo blocks it.
Jlo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jlo misses with a looping right.
Khaine scores with a jab.
Khaine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jlo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khaine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jlo ducks under a wild hook from Khaine.
Khaine scores with the left hand. Jlo knows he should have avoided that one.
Khaine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jlo's head.
Jlo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jlo looks to land a combination but Khaine avoids it well.
Khaine scores with the left hand. Jlo knows he should have avoided that one.
Decent striking displayed by Khaine there.
Khaine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khaine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jlo momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jlo.
Khaine thuds a left hand into Jlo's body.
Jlo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khaine manages to avoid it.
A jab from Khaine finds it's way through Jlo's defenses.
Jlo is rocked!
Khaine drops Jlo with a naaaaasty hook - Jlo is in real trouble here! Khaine dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kayla Khaine!
A very excited looking Kayla Khaine made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristan David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
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196 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tristan David!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
David is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
David keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jay wants to get back to full guard.
Jay works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
David connects with a couple of short punches.
David is looking to work some ground and pound but Jay has wrist control.
David trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
David sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jay keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tristan David wasn't active enough on the ground.
David showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jay.
Jay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around David's waist but David gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jay off to one side.
David closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jay did well to prevent David getting side control.
David content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jay trying to hold on to David's head to control him but David postures up.
David looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. David is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jay manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David postures up in Jay's guard and throws a big left but Jay blocks it.
David wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
David is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tristan David was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jay swats away the attempt to clinch by David.
David scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jay actively working from the bottom here.
David working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
David not doing much here.
Jay wants to get back to full guard but David has mounted him!
David content just to control the position here.
David can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jay is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jay wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
Jay is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because David is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jay drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and David dives on top into guard.
David tries to free his leg and advance position but Jay is retaining full guard.
Jay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
David tries to stand but Jay is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
David stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
David really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jay 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.
David controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
David wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tristan David has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
David moves in looking to clinch but Jay pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan David 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.
David shoots in looking for a takedown. Jay tries to sprawl out of it but David keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jay wants to clinch up but David keeps it at a distance.
Jay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and David counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jay won't be happy with that.
David lands some shots froms side control.
Jay is trying to control David's posture but David avoids it.
Jay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but David wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jay is trying to control David's posture but David avoids it.
Jay is looking to regain half guard here but David keeps moving and retains side control.
David working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
David scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jay seems a little lost for a moment, as David dominates the positioning.
Tristan David has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jay manages to work his way to half guard, despite David's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but David pulls his head out easily.
David wants to pass to mount but Jay is defending the position.
David is thwarting Jay's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. David lands a nice short elbow.
Jay wants to control but David is keeping busy and won't allow it.
David missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
David controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David is trying to control the action in half guard but Jay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. David is working away from the top position though.
David tries to pass to full mount but Jay defends it.
Still in half guard, David seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tristan David wasn't active enough on the ground.
David shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than David was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jay is working to get back to half guard.
David controlling the position easily from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
David lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jay can't escape the position.
Jay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
David tries to control but Jay wriggling away.
Jay gets back to half guard.
David controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tristan David wasn't active enough on the ground.
David throws a leg kick but Jay moved away.
Jay misses with a wild combination.
David manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jay on his heels. He'll look to pass Jay's guard now, I'm sure.
Jay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and David defends well.
David trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Jay looking for a guillotine here but David defends easily.
David throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
David stays in close to Jay's body and controls the position.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tristan David was stalling too much, according to the referee.
David fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jay to the ground. David is now in Jay's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David throws a big right hand that misses.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
David is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan David showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
David is looking to clinch but Jay is avoiding it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by David.
You can see the frustration on Jay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
David looks up at the clock and then as Jay takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, David smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
David content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jay tries to buck David off but David is having none of it.
Jay is not content to let David control the position.
Jay manages to get back to half guard.
Jay slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
David wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, David has managed to get both his arms back between Jay's legs - danger averted.
Jay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but David can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
David slips nicely into half guard.
Jay has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for David. Oh but Jay has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! David goes limp - he's gone! Jay jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bob Jay!
Bob Jay took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Qazim Sozi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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196 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Qazim Sozi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sozi slips under a jab.
Silva tries to clinch but Sozi moves away
enabling Sozi to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva wants to clinch up but Sozi keeps it at a distance.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sozi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Sozi scores with a shot to the body.
Sozi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sozi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Sozi lands a body shot.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! Silva slams his shin into Sozi's torso.
A solid body kick from Silva.
Sozi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Sozi pushes him off.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Sozi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sozi misses with a hook
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sozi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sozi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sozi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Shane Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sozi throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Sozi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Sozi's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva misses with a hook
and Sozi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva wants to clinch but Sozi slips to the side
letting Sozi counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sozi shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sozi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva wants to clinch but Sozi slips to the side
and Sozi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Sozi keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silva.
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!
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sozi, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sozi.
Sozi slowing the pace effectively.
Sozi managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sozi digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Sozi wants to stall.
Sozi struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Sozi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sozi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Sozi's ribcage.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sozi blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Sozi moves out of range easily.
Sozi tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sozi avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sozi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sozi dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Sozi goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva wants to clinch
and Sozi counters with a left to the body.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sozi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shane Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva looks for the body kick but Sozi saw that one coming.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sozi works the jab nicely.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sozi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Sozi pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Sozi circles away.
Silva wants to clinch.
Sozi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Sozi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva instigates a clinch.
Sozi is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sozi has his back to the cage.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sozi.
Sozi takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva tries to circle away but Sozi has him pinned against the cage.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sozi.
Sozi lands a body punch.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Sozi is controlling the position.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Sozi blocks it.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Sozi controlling the action here for a moment.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Sozi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sozi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sozi misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sozi blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Sozi.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sozi is defending well for now.
Silva is trying to push Sozi away but Sozi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sozi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sozi rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Sozi avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Sozi avoids the damage to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Sozi.
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!
Sozi struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sozi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sozi backwards.
Sozi misses with some punches.
Sozi blocks the elbow strike.
Sozi dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Sozi struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Shane Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Sozi has him pressed against the cage.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Sozi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sozi avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sozi's brow.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shane Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sozi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva tries to clinch but Sozi is having none of it.
Sozi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Sozi pushes him off.
Silva throws a push kick but Sozi slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva wants to clinch but Sozi slips to the side
and Sozi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva closes the distance but Sozi moves to the side
and Sozi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Silva dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sozi counters with a nice uppercut.
Sozi scores with a body shot.
Sozi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Nice shot by Silva.
Sozi throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Sozi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sozi takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Sozi lands a right hook to the body.
Sozi swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sozi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shane Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Sozi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Sozi tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva moves to clinch but Sozi breaks away
and Sozi counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sozi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Sozi.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sozi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sozi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sozi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Sozi persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sozi, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Sozi is blocking nicely.
Silva tries to work over Sozi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Sozi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Sozi controls the action.
Sozi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva scores with a head kick.
Sozi darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sozi is defending well for now.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sozi avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Sozi takes an elbow to the temple.
Sozi tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sozi's face.
Sozi blocks the elbow strike.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Sozi avoids the damage to the body.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sozi tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sozi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Sozi from controlling successfully.
Qazim Sozi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sozi prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Qazim Sozi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sozi counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainbow Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balboa comes to the cage accompanied by Eye Of The Tiger. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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35
221 lbs
20 - 15 - 0 |
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29
216 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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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
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rainbow Trout!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa gets tackled into the cage by Trout. Trout maintains the clinch.
Balboa prevents a body shot from Trout.
Trout lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Michael Balboa has been cut.
Trout tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trout connects with a nasty looking knee right to Balboa's face.
Trout manages to break the clinch.
Trout slips a jab from Balboa.
Nice straight punches there by Balboa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Balboa.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Trout.
Trout is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balboa.
An inside leg kick lands from Trout.
Balboa walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trout chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Balboa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trout pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Trout.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Trout.
Balboa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trout throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rainbow Trout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa lands an overhand right.
Trout goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balboa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Balboa fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa misses with a straight left.
Trout moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Trout tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trout. Trout circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Balboa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trout throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Trout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Trout.
Balboa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Trout connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Trout has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trout is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Balboa is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Trout.
Trout throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Balboa blocks it with crossed arms.
Trout tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balboa's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trout pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balboa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trout counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Balboa 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.
Trout lands with a kick to the ribs.
Trout misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trout tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trout looks to land a body kick but Balboa moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Balboa.
Trout misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainbow Trout dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Balboa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Balboa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trout tries to land a front kick but Balboa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trout connects with a solid leg kick.
Trout ducks under a wild hook from Balboa.
Nice defenses there by Trout.
A big left from Balboa misses.
Trout closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trout using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Trout scores with a knee to the head.
Trout looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch but Trout keeps him there for the moment.
Trout breaks the clinch.
Trout fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balboa.
Trout scores with a spinning back kick!
Trout throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trout. That's going to slow Balboa down.
Balboa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Trout lands with an uppercut that bounces Balboa off the cage and back into range.
Balboa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trout uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balboa.
Balboa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Trout connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Trout lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trout staying out of range there.
Trout keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balboa lands a lovely overhand right.
Balboa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Balboa blocks a head kick by Trout.
Balboa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Balboa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trout can pounce on him.
Trout tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
Trout scores with a kick to the midsection.
Balboa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Trout rushes Balboa and presses him up against the cage.
Trout misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Balboa.
Trout utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trout landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Trout.
Trout breaks from the clinch.
Trout scores with a head kick.
Trout throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Trout cracks a nice hook into Balboa's ribs.
Trout has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Trout lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Trout scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trout scores with a kick to the midsection.
Trout feints and then cracks Balboa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Balboa down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainbow Trout showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Balboa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Trout lands with a nice body kick.
Trout thows a body kick. Balboa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Balboa lands a glancing blow to the side of Trout's head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Trout in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Balboa misses with a looping right.
A solid body kick from Trout.
Trout throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trout misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trout lands a nice leg kick that just misses Balboa's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trout thuds his shin into the meat of Balboa's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trout.
Trout scores with a head kick. Balboa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Balboa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trout.
Trout lands a front kick.
Trout thows a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trout.
Balboa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trout throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trout tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trout scoring well with a low kick there.
Trout tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trout lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trout.
Rainbow Trout seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trout throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Trout has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crunch! Trout slams his shin into Balboa's torso.
Balboa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trout.
Trout lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trout. That's going to slow Balboa down.
Trout lets loose with a powerful body kick. Balboa will feel that in the morning.
Trout pushes Balboa away with a front kick.
Trout with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Trout scores with a head kick. Balboa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Michael Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Balboa's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trout throws a jab when Balboa was well out of range.
Trout throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balboa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trout darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trout lands a nice leg kick that just misses Balboa's sensitive parts.
Trout connects with a high kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Trout.
A head kick from Trout lands but Balboa takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rainbow Trout comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trout 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rainbow Trout!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Fresh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Fresh!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fresh dips to his left and cracks Archer with an uppercut!
The fighters circle momentarily. Fresh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fresh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Archer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fresh's waist but Fresh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Archer off to one side.
Fresh swinging wildly here.
Archer drives through with a takedown into Fresh's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer lands a couple of elbows.
Fresh keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Archer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fresh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Archer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Archer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Archer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Archer postures up in Fresh's guard and throws a big left but Fresh blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fresh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Archer working some strikes from top position.
Fresh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Archer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Archer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Archer throwing strikes but missing.
Fresh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Archer.
Archer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Fresh is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Archer 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.
Archer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fresh's head.
Archer forces his way into half guard.
Fresh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Archer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Archer thows a huge punch but Fresh dodges it nicely.
Archer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fresh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fresh is trying to maintain the position but Archer is very close to passing his half guard.
Archer is nestled in close to Fresh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Archer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Archer.
Ground and pound from Archer.
Archer is trying to work for a kimura but Fresh is defending well.
Archer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer wants to pass the guard but Fresh is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Archer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Archer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Archer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Archer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Archer looks to land a strike but Fresh avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Archer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Archer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Archer throws a big elbow that misses.
Archer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Archer landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Archer 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.
Fresh jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fresh tries to sprawl but Archer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Archer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fresh is rocked!
Archer is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Fresh is hurt! He's hurt bad - Archer fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Fresh from any more punishment! Congratulations to Archer! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Archer!
Aaron Archer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Cronkite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George DeLuca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cronkite's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Croc song!. DeLuca is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Crying like a Bitch. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Melvin Cronkite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George DeLuca!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLuca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cronkite.
Cronkite drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
DeLuca is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cronkite trying to control from half guard but DeLuca is working away.
DeLuca controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cronkite is working for a kimura but DeLuca is defending it quite comfortably.
DeLuca is looking for a sweep. Cronkite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cronkite wants to advance to full mount but DeLuca doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeLuca lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
DeLuca throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
DeLuca trying to control the position.
DeLuca is adopting a defensive guard.
Cronkite distracts DeLuca with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cronkite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeLuca has his hands on Cronkite's head, controlling the position.
Cronkite trying to control but DeLuca is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuca bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cronkite's guard.
Cronkite might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cronkite working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeLuca.
Cronkite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeLuca throws a strike but Cronkite rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cronkite wants to control from the top but DeLuca keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cronkite is pushing down on DeLuca's leg trying to pass to half guard. DeLuca is fighting to maintain full guard but Cronkite has managed to sneak the leg through.
DeLuca won't allow Cronkite to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cronkite is thwarting DeLuca's attempts to control the position.
Cronkite moves into full mount! DeLuca won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeLuca working to try and regain half guard.
Cronkite dominating with strikes here.
Cronkite controlling his opponent.
Cronkite wants to control the pace but DeLuca is squirming around nicely.
Cronkite is trying to control here but DeLuca has managed to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cronkite wants to free his trapped foot but DeLuca is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cronkite is trying to work for a kimura but DeLuca is defending well.
Cronkite is taking a breather. DeLuca 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.
Cronkite is keen to just control but DeLuca is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cronkite trying to mount his opponent but DeLuca defends it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeLuca gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Cronkite 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.
DeLuca smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Melvin Cronkite has been cut.
DeLuca gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeLuca keeping moving, preventing Cronkite from controlling successfully.
Cronkite is stalling in the full guard.
DeLuca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cronkite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeLuca is keeping the position for now.
DeLuca is trying to keep Cronkite in close.
Cronkite slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuca wants to improve his position but Cronkite is controlling well.
Cronkite trying to control from half guard but DeLuca is working away.
Cronkite wants to free his trapped foot but DeLuca is holding on for dear life with his legs.
DeLuca works his way to full guard. Good work.
DeLuca keeping full guard, as Cronkite tries to pass.
Cronkite is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuca seems keen to control Cronkite's posture.
DeLuca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cronkite with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cronkite tries to free his leg and advance position but DeLuca is retaining full guard.
DeLuca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cronkite is one step ahead there.
DeLuca keeping full guard, as Cronkite tries to pass.
Cronkite controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cronkite drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cronkite jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cronkite slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cronkite postures up.
Cronkite drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cronkite jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
DeLuca has his foot on Cronkite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cronkite works his way back into a safe position though.
DeLuca is trying to keep Cronkite in close.
Cronkite trying to control but DeLuca is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cronkite got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeLuca has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cronkite has managed to get both his arms back between DeLuca's legs - danger averted.
Cronkite wants to pass the guard but DeLuca is keeping the position.
DeLuca is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cronkite trying to control but DeLuca is working from the bottom.
Cronkite seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cronkite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Cronkite dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Cronkite's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
DeLuca doesn't manage to clinch there - Cronkite circles away.
DeLuca stuffs the takedown.
Cronkite shoots in and drives through. DeLuca sprawls well.
DeLuca tries to clinch there but Cronkite circles away.
DeLuca misses the jab.
Cronkite fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Cronkite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeLuca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cronkite manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeLuca misses with a hook.
DeLuca tries to clinch but Cronkite moves out of range.
DeLuca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cronkite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeLuca's waist but DeLuca gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cronkite off to one side.
Cronkite fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. DeLuca sprawls well initially but Cronkite persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
DeLuca is trying to maintain the position but Cronkite is very close to passing his half guard.
DeLuca is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuca on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
DeLuca trying to hold on to Cronkite's head to control him but Cronkite postures up.
DeLuca works his way to full guard. Good work.
DeLuca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cronkite trying to control the position from guard on top but DeLuca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeLuca keeping full guard, as Cronkite tries to pass.
DeLuca looking to control.
DeLuca being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuca keeping full guard, as Cronkite tries to pass.
DeLuca is trying to control the position but Cronkite postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeLuca tries to clinch there but Cronkite circles away.
Cronkite ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cronkite blocks a jab.
Cronkite avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeLuca connects with a single shot there.
Cronkite shoots for a double leg takedown but DeLuca sprawls well. He's pushed Cronkite's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cronkite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeLuca as he avoids it easily.
Cronkite dives in and grabs DeLuca's left leg, looking for a takedown. DeLuca pushes down on Cronkite's head and hops out.
Nice shot lands for DeLuca.
Cronkite keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuca fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeLuca fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeLuca wants to clinch.
Melvin Cronkite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cronkite shoots in but no luck this time.
DeLuca stuffs the takedown attempt from Cronkite. Cronkite gets slowly back to his feet.
DeLuca tries to clinch but Cronkite moves away
and Cronkite counters with a single leg into guard. DeLuca didn't expect that.
Cronkite preventing the sweep.
Cronkite trying to control the position from guard on top but DeLuca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeLuca working a defensive guard here.
DeLuca manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cronkite manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuca tries to free his leg and advance position but Cronkite is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cronkite looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeLuca stopping the sweep attempt from Cronkite.
George DeLuca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeLuca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeLuca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeLuca throwing strikes from guard but Cronkite blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeLuca is looking to work some ground and pound but Cronkite has wrist control.
Melvin Cronkite is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeLuca landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
George DeLuca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cronkite has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Cronkite!
After winning the bout, Melvin Cronkite thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sem Shilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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240 lbs
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240 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sem Shilt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Andre!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shilt throws a sloppy head kick and Andre moves out of range easily.
Marc Andre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shilt avoids the head kick by Andre.
Shilt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shilt throws a head kick but Andre moves out of range.
Andre throws a front kick that sends Shilt stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Andre misses
and Shilt counters with a head kick.
Andre throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Shilt misses
and Andre makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A left lands for Andre.
Shilt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Andre.
Andre throws a low kick but Shilt moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Andre.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shilt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shilt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andre.
Shilt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andre.
Andre throws a head kick that misses.
Andre thows a body shot but no joy.
Andre is looking to slow Shilt down with leg kicks.
Shilt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andre lands a leg kick that knocks Shilt off balance momentarily.
Andre ducks under a wild hook from Shilt.
Shilt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shilt tries a head kick but it misses.
Shilt walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Shilt misses the target.
Andre is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Andre blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Andre is predictable there
and Shilt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andre lands with a slapping head kick.
Shilt fakes the leg kick and cracks Andre in the body.
Andre throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andre throws a sloppy head kick and Shilt moves out of range easily.
Andre throws a head kick but Shilt moves out of range.
Andre scores with a shot to the body.
Andre feints and then cracks Shilt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shilt down.
Shilt tries a low kick but Andre avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre misses with a head kick.
Shilt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andre looks to score with a jab to the body but Shilt is just out of range.
Andre misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Shilt.
Shilt tries a head kick but it misses.
Andre throws a leg kick but Shilt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Andre throws a head kick that Shilt semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Shilt.
Shilt takes one on the button.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Andre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shilt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andre connects with a leg kick. Shilt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Andre, right into the meat.
Shilt is breathing heavily.
Andre thumps Shilt with a low kick.
Andre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shilts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shilt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andre 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.
Shilt tries to land a front kick but Andre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shilt blocks a head kick by Andre.
Andre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andre throws a wild body kick that Shilt sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Andre dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice body punch from Andre.
Andre lands with a slapping head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Andre.
Andre throws a hook to the side of Shilt's head but Shilt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andre checks a leg kick nicely.
Andre with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shilt is rocked!
Shilt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marc Andre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andre misses with a series of wild punches.
Andre tries a head kick but it misses.
Shilt is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andre avoids the head kick by Shilt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andre.
Andre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Andre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Andre!
Shilt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shilt might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Andre tries a head kick but it misses.
Andre lands a big right hook! Shilt looks hurt but is still standing! Andre lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Shilt falls down and Andre dives in with a huge hammer fist! Shilt's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Andre runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marc Andre!
Marc Andre is the new heavyweight champion!
Marc Andre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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