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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Duvernay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christmas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Doomsday Was Written in an Alien Bible. Vincent Christmas has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Christmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raymond Duvernay!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christmas throws out a loose jab but Duvernay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christmas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Christmas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duvernay manages to avoid it.
Duvernay throws a head kick that misses.
Christmas loads up on a big right hand but Duvernay slips the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Duvernay. No joy for Christmas on that attempt.
Duvernay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Christmas blocks a head kick by Duvernay.
Duvernay connects with a high kick.
Duvernay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duvernay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Christmas keeps the fight on the outside.
Christmas lands a right hook to the body.
Christmas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duvernay manages to avoid it.
Duvernay misses with a head kick.
Duvernay walks into a jab.
Christmas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christmas misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvernay misses with a head kick.
Christmas cracks Duvernay with an open hand slap.
Christmas cracks Duvernay with an open hand slap.
Duvernay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christmas throws a combination. Duvernay tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Christmas throws a looping overhand right but Duvernay ducks down to avoid it.
Christmas scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christmas throws a shot to the body.
Duvernay looks gassed!
Christmas digs a good hook to Duvernay's body.
Christmas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Christmas tests Duvernay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christmas digs a good hook to Duvernay's body.
A head kick misses from Duvernay.
Christmas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christmas digs a good body shot into Duvernay's ribs.
Christmas cracks Duvernay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Christmas shoots in for a double leg but Duvernay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Christmas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Christmas passes the guard and advances to mount!
Christmas landing punches.
Christmas raining down shots from the mount!
Christmas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christmas looking to control but Duvernay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duvernay taking shots to the head.
Duvernay wants to control but Christmas is having none of it.
BOOM! Christmas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Christmas has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Duvernay's face.
Duvernay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Christmas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Duvernay is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Christmas working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Christmas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Duvernay hang on?
Christmas is landing with some decent strikes but Duvernay is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Christmas 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christmas is working for a guillotine from mount but Duvernay frees his head quite easily.
Duvernay regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Christmas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Duvernay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christmas scores with a jab to the body.
Christmas avoids the head kick by Duvernay.
Duvernay moves out of range of the strikes.
Christmas misses the body punch
and Duvernay counters with a leg kick.
Christmas shoots in looking for a takedown. Duvernay tries to sprawl out of it but Christmas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duvernay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duvernay throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christmas's head.
Duvernay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christmas misses with a body shot.
Duvernay throws a sloppy head kick and Christmas moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christmas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christmas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duvernay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duvernay thuds a left hand into Christmas's body.
Christmas loads up on a big right hand but Duvernay slips the punch.
Duvernay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duvernay wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from Christmas misses the target.
Christmas closes the distance and clinches up with Duvernay, looking for a takedown. Christmas pushes Duvernay against the cage but Duvernay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Christmas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christmas lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duvernay. Christmas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duvernay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Christmas.
Duvernay throws a sloppy head kick and Christmas moves out of range easily.
Christmas avoids the head kick by Duvernay.
Duvernay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christmas manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christmas shoots in for a takedown but Duvernay shows good takedown defense.
Vincent Christmas is winning the standup battle so far.
Christmas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Christmas lands a couple of elbows.
Christmas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christmas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Christmas landing with the ground and pound.
Duvernay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christmas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duvernay trying to control the position.
Duvernay has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Christmas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay instigates a clinch.
Christmas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls for Christmas to work.
Christmas tries to circle away but Duvernay has him pinned against the cage.
Duvernay looking to slow down the pace here.
Christmas tries to break free but Duvernay pushes him back against the cage.
Christmas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Christmas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duvernay has Christmas pressed against the cage, preventing Christmas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Christmas is trying to force a seperation but Duvernay has the dominant position.
Christmas can't break the clinch.
Christmas wants to get back to striking at distance but Duvernay won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Christmas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christmas stalls.
Duvernay wants to stall.
Duvernay jumps guard but Christmas stands there with Duvernay around his waist. Duvernay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Duvernay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Christmas has him pressed against the cage.
Christmas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Christmas effectively controlling the action here.
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 Vincent Christmas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Duvernay. No joy for Christmas on that attempt.
Duvernay lands a head kick. Christmas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Christmas tries to bum rush Duvernay with a series of wild strikes but Duvernay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christmas digs a good hook to Duvernay's body.
Christmas thows a body shot but no joy.
Christmas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christmas cracks Duvernay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Christmas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raymond Duvernay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christmas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Duvernay gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duvernay wants to stand but Christmas is controlling his arm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvernay decides to stand up, so the ref orders Christmas to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Christmas or perhaps it was just good defense by Duvernay which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Christmas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christmas just misses with a punch to the body.
Duvernay misses with a head kick.
Christmas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A left and a right from Christmas both land. Nice combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Duvernay. Christmas shrugs it off though.
Duvernay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christmas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duvernay.
Christmas thows a big elbow that misses.
Duvernay wants to get back to his feet but Christmas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duvernay tries to strike from the bottom.
Christmas wants to pass the guard but Duvernay is keeping the position.
Christmas is pushing down on Duvernay's leg trying to pass to half guard. Duvernay is fighting to maintain full guard but Christmas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vincent Christmas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christmas is stalling here. Duvernay is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Christmas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Duvernay has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay tries to move to mount but Christmas blocks the move with his legs.
Duvernay decides to stand up, so the ref orders Christmas to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Christmas misses the shot to the body.
Duvernay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christmas lands the left hand.
Duvernay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Christmas circles away.
Vincent Christmas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christmas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duvernay.
Christmas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christmas lands with a shot to the body.
Duvernay takes one on the button.
Raymond Duvernay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab lands there for Christmas.
Christmas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Duvernay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Christmas 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 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Christmas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kid Ghostdini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Tuten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghostdini comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Mama said Tap you out (Ghostdini remix). Tuten has chosen Whoa as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Ghostdini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Tuten!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghostdini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ghostdini with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ghostdini has a takedown stuffed.
Ghostdini buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ghostdini.
Ghostdini scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Terry Tuten has been cut.
Ghostdini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tuten misses with a two punch combination.
Ghostdini thows a body shot but no joy.
Ghostdini looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuten is just out of range.
Ghostdini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ghostdini throws a leg kick but Tuten moved away.
Ghostdini misses with a wild body shot.
Tuten looks to land a right hand but Ghostdini moved out of range.
A big left from Ghostdini misses.
Tuten misses with the combination.
Ghostdini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kid Ghostdini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghostdini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tuten throws out the jab.
Ghostdini throws a series of punches but Tuten avoids them all with ease.
Tuten throws and low kick but Ghostdini moves out of range easily.
Tuten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ghostdini moves away from the strike by Tuten.
Tuten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ghostdini cracks Tuten with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ghostdini.
Tuten throws a hook but Ghostdini avoids it easily.
Tuten throws a shot from downtown. Ghostdini moves away and avoids it.
Tuten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Tuten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tuten fails to land with a series of punches.
Ghostdini on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ghostdini scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tuten looks gassed!
Tuten throws a series of punches but Ghostdini moves out of range.
Ghostdini misses with an uppercut. Tuten saw that one coming.
Ghostdini misses with an uppercut. Tuten saw that one coming.
Tuten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghostdini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tuten tries to avoid it but Ghostdini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tuten to the ground. Tuten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ghostdini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ghostdini fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tuten.
A nice combination there by Ghostdini.
Tuten is rocked!
Tuten tries to move into range but Ghostdini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tuten is still on wobbly legs! Can Ghostdini finish him?
Ghostdini displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ghostdini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Ghostdini does no damage.
Ghostdini misses the shot to the body.
Tuten on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Ghostdini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tuten seems to have recovered his senses.
Tuten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Ghostdini.
A swing and a miss from Tuten.
Ghostdini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kid Ghostdini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghostdini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghostdini misses with a wild combination.
Ghostdini shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tuten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghostdini.
Ghostdini takes one on the button.
Ghostdini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Ghostdini there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ghostdini looks to land a left hand but Tuten moved out of range nicely.
Ghostdini moves out of range of the strikes.
Ghostdini throws out a leg kick but Tuten moves out of range and Ghostdini only half commits.
Tuten has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ghostdini.
Ghostdini throws a body punch but Tuten moves out of range.
Ghostdini slips a jab and a cross from Tuten.
Tuten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tuten leaves Ghostdini with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tuten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghostdini takes one to the side of the head.
Tuten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Tuten.
Ghostdini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tuten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tuten goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ghostdini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tuten manages to avoid it.
Tuten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tuten slips under a jab.
Ghostdini misses with a combination
and Ghostdini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tuten 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.
Tuten throws a sloppy head kick and Ghostdini moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghostdini on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghostdini scores with a body shot.
Tuten misses with a wild combination.
Tuten is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ghostdini had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ghostdini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Ghostdini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terry Tuten's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ghostdini throws a body punch but Tuten moves out of range.
Ghostdini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ghostdini misses the shot to the body.
Ghostdini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuten displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tuten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tuten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ghostdini misses with a body punch
and Tuten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghostdini misses with a few strikes there.
Ghostdini throws a series of punches but Tuten avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuten. Ghostdini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tuten checks a leg kick.
Tuten scores with a three punch combo!
Tuten throws out a loose jab but Ghostdini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuten misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tuten throws a series of punches but Ghostdini moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Ghostdini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghostdini misses with a looping right.
Tuten's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tuten duly obliges.
Tuten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghostdini.
Ghostdini tests Tuten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tuten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Terry Tuten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghostdini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ghostdini throws out a loose jab but Tuten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghostdini misses with a shot to the body
and Tuten counters with a left and a right that stings Ghostdini.
Ghostdini throws a lazy right hand but Tuten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ghostdini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tuten.
A shot to the body from Ghostdini misses
letting Tuten counter with a right hand.
Tuten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tuten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ghostdini.
Tuten 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.
Tuten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Ghostdini.
Ghostdini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ghostdini lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tuten blocks a low kick nicely.
Ghostdini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ghostdini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ghostdini throws an overhand right that lands on Tuten's shoulder, as Tuten tries to avoid the shot.
Ghostdini scores with a hook to the body. Tuten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ghostdini defending well as Tuten loads up on a big left hand.
Ghostdini with a jab.
Ghostdini with a jab.
Tuten lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghostdini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tuten looks to land a combination but Ghostdini avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tuten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ghostdini scores with a leg kick.
Ghostdini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tuten doesn't seem bothered though.
Tuten throws a series of punches but Ghostdini avoids them all with ease.
Ghostdini lands a left and a right that sends Tuten crashing to the canvas! Ghostdini dives into mount looking to finish!
Tuten blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghostdini is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Ghostdini extends the arm and Tuten is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kid Ghostdini!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smokey Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Nabokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nabokov's choice of entrance music: South of Heaven. This should be fireworks!
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225 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Smokey Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Nabokov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nabokov dodges the punch combination from Sullivan.
Sullivan is looking to chop away at Nabokov's legs.
Nabokov digs a good hook to Sullivan's body.
Nabokov cracks Sullivan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nabokov lands with a straight right. Sullivan didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nabokov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sullivan to the mat! Sullivan manages to get full guard.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Nabokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nabokov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nabokov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nabokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sullivan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nabokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sullivan has wrist control.
Nabokov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sullivan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nabokov throwing strikes but missing.
Nabokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nabokov misses with a double jab.
Sullivan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nabokov.
Nabokov throws a jab when Sullivan was well out of range.
Nabokov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sullivan defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Nabokov misses the target.
Sullivan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nabokov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sullivan sprawls well. Sullivan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nabokov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nabokov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smokey Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Nabokov.
Sullivan takes a swing at Nabokov's ribcage but misses.
Nabokov scores with a hook to the body. Sullivan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nabokov lands the left hand.
Sullivan moves away from the strike by Nabokov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sullivan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anton Nabokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nabokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sullivan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sullivan leaves Nabokov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sullivan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Horrible takedown by Nabokov or perhaps it was just good defense by Sullivan which made him look bad.
A slow jab from Nabokov misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Nabokov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nabokov.
Smokey Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan misses with a low kick.
Nabokov thuds his right hand into Sullivan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sullivan slips a jab from Nabokov.
Nabokov misses with a looping left.
Sullivan throws out a leg kick but Nabokov moves out of range and Sullivan only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nabokov did well to prevent Sullivan getting side control.
Nabokov is trying is best to control the position here.
Sullivan is trying to control the action in half guard but Nabokov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nabokov kicks off Sullivan and gets to his feet.
Sullivan misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Nabokov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sullivan doesn't seem phased though.
Nabokov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sullivan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sullivan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nabokov scores with the left hand. Sullivan knows he should have avoided that one.
Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nabokov has closed the distance and engaged Sullivan in a clinch.
Nabokov cracks Sullivan with a nice body shot.
Sullivan prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nabokov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nabokov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sullivan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sullivan stops a takedown attempt from Nabokov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan gets underhooks to prevent Nabokov's takedown attempt.
Nabokov wants a takedown but no success here.
Sullivan is stalling here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nabokov tries for a takedown but Sullivan manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan stalling in the clinch.
Sullivan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nabokov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Nabokov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sullivan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nabokov.
Nabokov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nabokov shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sullivan slips a jab from Nabokov.
Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nabokov manages to avoid it.
Nabokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan moves away.
Nabokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Nabokov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sullivan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nabokov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sullivan counters with a leg kick.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Nabokov.
A big right from Nabokov misses.
Sullivan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nabokov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nabokov lands with an uppercut that bounces Sullivan off the cage and back into rage.
Nabokov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smokey Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Nabokov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan misses with a low kick.
Sullivan clinches up with Nabokov and pushes him back against the cage.
Sullivan stalling against the cage.
Nabokov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sullivan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nabokov or not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sullivan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nabokov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sullivan is keeping busy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sullivan.
Nabokov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sullivan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabokov is trying to drag Sullivan to the mat but Sullivan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nabokov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sullivan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sullivan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sullivan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nabokov cracks Sullivan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Sullivan.
The fighters circling - Nabokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nabokov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sullivan.
Nice body punch from Sullivan.
Nabokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anton Nabokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nabokov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabokov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sullivan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nabokov throws a shot from downtown. Sullivan moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Nabokov.
Nabokov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sullivan counters with a nice uppercut.
Sullivan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nabokov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nabokov checks a leg kick.
Nabokov misses with a hook. Sullivan ducked under it nicely.
Nabokov moves in looking to clinch but Sullivan pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Sullivan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sullivan, as that shot connected.
Nabokov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sullivan.
Nabokov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sullivan counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nabokov throws a lazy right hand but Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nabokov thows a body shot but no joy.
Nabokov 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.
Sullivan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sullivan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sullivan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Sullivan.
Donk. Nabokov catches Sullivan right on the button with a cross.
Nabokov rushes Sullivan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nabokov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sullivan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nabokov tries for a takedown but Sullivan manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nabokov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sullivan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sullivan breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smokey Sullivan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sullivan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Nabokov moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nabokov misses the target.
Sullivan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nabokov's hands.
Nabokov throws a body punch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Good shot there by Nabokov.
Nabokov darts in trying to clinch
and Sullivan counters with a nice body shot.
Nabokov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nabokov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sullivan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nabokov defending well as Sullivan loads up on a big left hand.
Nabokov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nabokov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nabokov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Nabokov. Beautiful body shot.
Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nabokov.
Nabokov misses with a hook.
Sullivan slips under a jab.
Sullivan moves out of range of the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Sullivan.
A leg kick checked by Nabokov.
Nabokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sullivan misses with a body shot.
A jab from Nabokov does it's job there.
Nabokov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nabokov closes the distance and clinches up with Sullivan, looking for a takedown. Nabokov pushes Sullivan against the cage but Sullivan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smokey Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Nabokov.
Sullivan lands with an overhand left.
Sullivan scoring well with a low kick there.
Nabokov slips a jab from Sullivan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Nabokov.
Nabokov blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Nabokov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sullivan at a distance.
A shot to the body from Nabokov misses
and Sullivan counters with a one-two to the body.
Sullivan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nabokov tries for a takedown but Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nabokov slips under a jab.
Sullivan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nabokov tries to move into range but Sullivan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sullivan tries to bum rush Nabokov with a series of wild strikes but Nabokov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nabokov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nabokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Nabokov.
Nabokov slips under a jab.
Nabokov scores with a sloppy right hand. Sullivan should have avoided that one.
Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nabokov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nabokov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sullivan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sullivan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Donk. Nabokov catches Sullivan right on the button with a cross.
Nabokov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nabokov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nabokov tries to clinch up.
Nabokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan.
Sullivan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sullivan dips to his left and cracks Nabokov with an uppercut!
Sullivan moves forwards but Nabokov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nabokov scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Nabokov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sullivan doesn't seem phased though.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Nabokov.
Nabokov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sullivan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sullivan lands a really nice looking cross but Nabokov seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
Nabokov tries to clinch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nabokov jabs at Sullivan's body.
Nabokov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sullivan at a distance.
Nabokov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nabokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nabokov fails with the takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sullivan.
Nabokov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sullivan looks to throw the jab but Nabokov is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sullivan wants it to stay on the feet.
Sullivan throws a hook but Nabokov blocks it.
Nabokov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nabokov connects with a right hand. Sullivan shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smokey Sullivan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sullivan 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smokey Sullivan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Cutler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Taker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cutler comes into the arena with Welcome To Jamrock by Damian Marley blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jim Taker enters the cage!
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186 lbs
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187 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Cutler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Taker!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like David Cutler has been cut.
Taker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cutler as he jumps to the side.
Taker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cutler as he jumps to the side.
Taker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cutler. Cutler obviously looking to wear him down.
Cutler misses the shot to the body.
Cutler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taker misses with a kick to the body.
Cutler swings for the body but Taker moves out of range.
Cutler goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cutler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cutler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cutler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taker is able to avoid easily.
Cutler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taker.
David Cutler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Taker.
Cutler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cutler throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Cutler.
Cutler tries to work over Taker's front leg with a kick but Taker checks it.
Taker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cutler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taker is out of range.
Taker tries to bum rush Cutler with a series of wild strikes but Cutler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taker doesn't seem bothered though.
Taker tries to bum rush Cutler with a series of wild strikes but Cutler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cutler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taker blocks a low kick nicely.
Taker throws a sloppy head kick and Cutler moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cutler. That's going to slow Taker down.
Taker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taker shoots for a takedown but Cutler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taker looks gassed!
Taker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taker throws a head kick but Cutler moves out of range.
Cutler is looking to wear down Taker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cutler. Taker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cutler misses with a wild body shot.
Cutler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cutler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
David Cutler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cutler looks to land a combination but Taker avoids it well.
Taker throws a jab but it's blocked by Cutler.
Cutler misses with a low kick.
Cutler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taker.
Taker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cutler. Cutler obviously looking to wear him down.
Cutler lands a slapping body shot.
Cutler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cutler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cutler misses with a body shot.
A shot to de liver by Cutler. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cutler is looking to score with low kicks.
Cutler lands with a nice body punch.
Taker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Taker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
David Cutler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cutler throws a shot 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!
Taker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cutler is looking to chop away at Taker's legs.
Cutler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taker at a distance.
Cutler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taker avoids the body shot from Cutler.
Taker avoids the body shot from Cutler.
Taker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taker checks the leg kick.
Cutler throws a leg kick but Taker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cutler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cutler connects with a body shot.
Cutler stuns Taker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cutler lands with a nice body punch.
Cutler misses with a wild body shot.
Cutler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cutler lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cutler digs a good body shot into Taker's ribs.
Cutler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taker. That did some damage!
Cutler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cutler throws a shot to the body.
Taker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cutler lands a jab to Taker's midsection.
Cutler throws a push kick but Taker slaps the foot to one side.
Cutler is looking to chop away at Taker's legs.
Taker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cutler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taker manages to avoid it.
Taker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cutler misses with a wild body shot.
Cutler misses with a wild body shot.
Cutler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taker.
Cutler thuds a left hand into Taker's body.
Cutler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cutler is looking to score with low kicks.
Cutler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taker moves away.
Cutler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Cutler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cutler digs a good body shot into Taker's ribs.
Cutler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cutler throws a low kick but Taker avoids it.
Cutler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cutler, right into the meat.
Cutler lands a nice shot to the body.
Cutler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cutler looks to score with a jab to the body but Taker is just out of range.
Cutler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cutler, as that shot connected.
Cutler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taker manages to avoid it.
Cutler thows a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cutler.
Cutler just misses with a punch to the body.
Taker throws a hook to the side of Cutler's head but Cutler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cutler thows a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taker checks a leg kick.
Cutler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cutler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cutler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Cutler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cutler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cutler. Taker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cutler takes a swing at Taker's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cutler. Taker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cutler lands with a shot to the body.
Taker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cutler just misses with a punch to the body.
Cutler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taker was well out of range. Poor timing from Cutler.
Cutler takes a swing at Taker's ribcage but misses.
Taker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cutler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taker's hands.
Cutler stuns Taker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cutler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cutler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taker was well out of range. Poor timing from Cutler.
Taker is breathing heavily.
Cutler is looking to score with low kicks.
Cutler takes a swing at Taker's ribcage but misses.
Taker looks to throw the jab but Cutler is out of range.
Taker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cutler.
Cutler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taker blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutler misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cutler.
Taker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taker throws a leg kick
and Cutler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cutler throws a body punch but Taker moves out of range.
Cutler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taker in his tracks.
A head kick by Cutler misses
and Taker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taker looks to land a right hand but Cutler moved out of range.
Cutler cracks the inside of Taker's front leg.
Taker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cutler can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cutler.
Cutler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taker checks it well.
Cutler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cutler connects with a solid leg kick.
Cutler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cutler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cutler swings for the body but Taker moves out of range.
Cutler throws a body punch but Taker moves out of range.
Cutler lands a nice hook to Taker's body. Taker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cutler lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cutler. That's going to slow Taker down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cutler. Taker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cutler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taker can do to turn this around?
Cutler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cutler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cutler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cutler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taker avoids the body shot from Cutler.
Cutler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cutler swings for the body but Taker moves out of range.
Cutler misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Cutler.
Cutler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cutler scores with a hook to the body. Taker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cutler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taker manages to avoid it.
Cutler lands a jab to Taker's midsection.
Cutler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taker is able to avoid easily.
Taker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cutler.
Taker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cutler.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cutler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutler crunches a lovely knee into Taker's ribcage.
Cutler with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jim Taker has been cut.
Cutler scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Cutler.
Taker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cutler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cutler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taker is defending well for now.
Cutler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cutler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cutler misses the shot to the body.
Jim Taker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cutler. Taker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cutler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cutler is able to avoid easily.
Taker tries a head kick but it misses.
Taker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cutler lands a body shot.
Cutler throws a shot to the body.
Taker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutler tries to score with a low kick but Taker moves his leg out of the way.
Cutler throws a body punch but Taker moves out of range.
Taker misses with a low kick.
Cutler misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Cutler. That snapped Taker's head back.
Cutler throws a shot to the body.
Taker throws a leg kick but Cutler checks it.
Taker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cutler. Cutler obviously looking to wear him down.
Cutler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taker tries to bum rush Cutler with a series of wild strikes but Cutler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cutler scores with a shot to the body.
Cutler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Cutler finds it's target.
Cutler lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good standup being displayed there by Cutler as he connects with a hook.
Taker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
David Cutler is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Cutler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutler takes a swing at Taker's ribcage but misses.
Taker blocks a head kick by Cutler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cutler dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cutler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Taker tries to clinch up but Cutler circles away and keeps his distance.
Cutler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taker has a takedown stuffed.
Taker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cutler thuds a left hand into Taker's body.
Cutler thows a body shot but no joy.
Cutler lands a nice hook to Taker's body. Taker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cutler misses with a body shot.
Cutler lands with a shot to the body.
Cutler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taker manages to avoid it.
Taker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cutler misses with a head kick.
Cutler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cutler throws a body punch but Taker moves out of range.
Taker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cutler. Cutler obviously looking to wear him down.
Taker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cutler.
Cutler throws a leg kick but Taker sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cutler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cutler thows a body shot but no joy.
Cutler misses with a body shot.
Cutler takes a swing at Taker's ribcage but misses.
Taker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cutler.
A clash of legs there as Taker blocks the low kick.
Cutler throws a head kick but Taker moves out of range.
Cutler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taker dives in and grabs Cutler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cutler pushes down on Taker's head and hops out.
David Cutler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Taker.
Cutler throws a one two combo.
Taker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cutler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cutler tries to land a leg kick but Taker saw it coming and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cutler.
Cutler throws a shot to the body.
Cutler throws a sloppy head kick and Taker moves out of range easily.
Taker takes one to the chin there.
Cutler tries to score with a low kick but Taker moves his leg out of the way.
Cutler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutler throws a combination. Taker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cutler. Taker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cutler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taker was well out of range. Poor timing from Cutler.
Nice body punch from Cutler.
Taker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taker avoids the body shot from Cutler.
Taker throws a nice looking combination but Cutler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taker misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Cutler as he connects with a hook.
Cutler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taker is out of range.
A shot to de liver by Cutler. Beautiful body shot.
Taker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cutler throws a right and a left that Taker avoids nicely.
Cutler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cutler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cutler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cutler lands a nice looking body shot.
Cutler just misses with a punch to the body.
Cutler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taker doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutler lands with a nice body punch.
Cutler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cutler scores with a shot to the body.
Cutler misses with a low kick.
Taker is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cutler is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Taker.
Cutler tried to score with a low kick but Taker checks it.
Cutler looks to score with a jab to the body but Taker is just out of range.
Cutler lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cutler. Taker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taker avoids the body shot from Cutler.
Cutler just misses with a punch to the body.
Taker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cutler manages to avoid it.
Cutler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taker.
Taker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cutler pushes Taker off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cutler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cutler cracks the inside of Taker's front leg.
Cutler misses with a body shot.
Taker throws a nice looking combination but Cutler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jim Taker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutler looks to score with a jab to the body but Taker is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Taker blocks the low kick.
Cutler is looking to score with low kicks.
Cutler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cutler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taker.
An inside leg kick lands from Cutler.
Taker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cutler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cutler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cutler misses with a wild body shot.
Cutler is looking to land body kicks.
A good leg kick by Cutler.
Cutler takes a swing at Taker's ribcage but misses.
Cutler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taker counters with a single leg into guard. Cutler didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cutler trying to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taker throwing strikes but missing.
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 David Cutler.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cutler, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Cutler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lacey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Meeoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lacey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Motley Crue - Wild Side. 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Lacey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Meeoff!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacey shoots in looking for a takedown. Meeoff tries to sprawl out of it but Lacey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meeoff manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Meeoff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meeoff pushes Lacey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Meeoff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lacey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Meeoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lacey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lacey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lacey throwing strikes but missing.
Meeoff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lacey is controlling him.
Lacey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Meeoff keeping full guard, as Lacey tries to pass.
Lacey is looking to work some ground and pound but Meeoff has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meeoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meeoff fails to land the takedown.
Meeoff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lacey circles away quickly and effectively.
Lacey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meeoff breaks the clinch.
Lacey dives in and grabs Meeoff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meeoff pushes down on Lacey's head and hops out.
Lacey fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lacey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meeoff looks to land a combination but Lacey avoids it well.
Lacey tries to clinch but Meeoff is having none of it.
Lacey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lacey moves into range and clinches up with Meeoff.
Meeoff lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lacey.
Lacey scores a nice knee to the body.
Lacey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Meeoff pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lacey manages to break the clinch.
Meeoff swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lacey.
Lacey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meeoff.
Meeoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff moves in looking to clinch but Lacey pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Meeoff scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meeoff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meeoff misses with a few strikes there.
Jab by Meeoff.
Meeoff lands with a nice body punch.
Lacey is breathing heavily.
Meeoff darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lacey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lacey throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lacey will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lacey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meeoff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Meeoff stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lacey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Meeoff throws a sloppy head kick and Lacey moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meeoff pinned against the cage. Meeoff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick from Meeoff lands but Lacey takes it in his stride.
Lacey fails with the takedown
and Meeoff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lacey won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meeoff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Meeoff decides to stand back up. Meeoff steps back and let's Lacey get back to his feet.
Meeoff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lacey.
Lacey throws a head kick but Meeoff moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Meeoff.
Lacey keeps the fight on the outside.
Meeoff is looking to clinch.
Lacey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meeoff breaks the clinch.
Lacey shoots in for a takedown but Meeoff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lacey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meeoff holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacey tries to pull guard but Meeoff holds him up against the cage and eventually Lacey drops back down to his feet.
Lacey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Meeoff.
Meeoff wants to get back to striking at distance but Lacey won't allow it.
Meeoff manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacey stands up and waves to Meeoff to follow him.
Nice jab there from Meeoff.
Meeoff keeps the fight on the outside.
Mike Lacey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lacey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Meeoff manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lacey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meeoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lacey is pushing down on Meeoff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Meeoff is fighting to maintain full guard but Lacey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Meeoff wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Meeoff dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Meeoff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lacey shoots in for a takedown but Meeoff shows good takedown defense.
Meeoff lands a right hook to the body.
Lacey tries to clinch but Meeoff moves out of range.
Lacey shoots for a double leg takedown but Meeoff sprawls well. He's pushed Lacey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Meeoff.
Meeoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Meeoff.
Lacey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Meeoff's half guard.
Lacey wants to stand up but Meeoff manages to regain full guard.
Lacey throws and elbow that misses. Meeoff uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lacey's guard. Nice move by Meeoff!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meeoff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Meeoff wants to get up but he can't break Lacey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meeoff wants to stand but Lacey is controlling his posture from full guard.
Meeoff stops Lacey from standing up.
Meeoff stands up out of Lacey's guard for a moment - Lacey manages to land a nice upkick.
Lacey punching to the body, from the bottom.
Lacey wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lacey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meeoff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lacey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Meeoff.
Lacey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lacey lands in his opponent's guard.
Meeoff working for a triangle but Lacey defends it easily.
Lacey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meeoff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lacey has managed to get both his arms back between Meeoff's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacey postures up and lands a big shot to Meeoff's brow.
Meeoff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lacey.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lacey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lacey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meeoff is keeping the position for now.
Lacey throwing strikes from guard but Meeoff blocks nicely.
Lacey with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacey passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lacey 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.
Lacey in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lacey misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lacey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Meeoff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lacey goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Meeoff rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lacey's guard! Nice work there by Meeoff!
Meeoff wants to stand but Lacey is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacey pushes Meeoff off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lacey.
Lacey throws the left hand but Meeoff avoids the punch easily.
Meeoff throws a right hand that Lacey ducks under and follows up with a left that Lacey also avoids with ease.
Meeoff feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Meeoff preventing the sweep.
Lacey uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Meeoff throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacey.
Lacey tries to close the distance and clinch but Meeoff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Meeoff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mike Lacey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacey throws a jab but it's blocked by Meeoff.
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 Mike Lacey will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Meeoff throws a head kick that misses.
Meeoff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meeoff tries to bum rush Lacey with a series of wild strikes but Lacey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lacey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meeoff defends it nicely.
Meeoff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meeoff. Lacey does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from Meeoff both land. Nice combination.
Meeoff forces Lacey back against the cage and clinches.
Lacey is trying to drag Meeoff to the mat but Meeoff just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lacey jumps guard.
Meeoff thows a big elbow that misses.
Meeoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lacey throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lacey is on top in guard.
Meeoff keeping full guard, as Lacey tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeoff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lacey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lacey slips nicely into half guard.
Lacey decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lacey blocks the body kick.
Meeoff takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lacey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Meeoff tries to avoid it but Lacey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Meeoff to the ground. Meeoff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lacey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meeoff slips a jab and a cross from Lacey.
Lacey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lacey swats away the attempt to clinch by Meeoff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacey closes the distance and clinches up with Meeoff, looking for a takedown. Lacey pushes Meeoff against the cage but Meeoff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lacey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lacey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meeoff misses with a takedown attempt - Lacey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Meeoff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lacey avoids it really well and circles away.
Lacey moves away from the strike by Meeoff.
Lacey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lacey avoids the body shot from Meeoff.
Meeoff throws a leg kick that misses.
Lacey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lacey tries a knee to the head but Meeoff blocks it.
Meeoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meeoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lacey swivels and escapes.
Lacey misses the shot to the body.
Lacey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Meeoff manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacey works over Meeoff with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lacey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lacey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Meeoff trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lacey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Meeoff's head.
Lacey pushing down on Meeoff's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Meeoff is in trouble now - Lacey has advanced to mount!
Lacey jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Meeoff manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lacey stands up and beckons Meeoff to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Meeoff preventing the sweep.
Lacey has his foot on Meeoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meeoff works his way back into a safe position though.
Mike Lacey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lacey will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lacey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meeoff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lacey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meeoff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meeoff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Meeoff stands up from Lacey's guard - Meeoff perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacey throws the kick towards the body but Meeoff avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Lacey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lacey 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Lacey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Brutus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tek O Brian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Brian is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Type O Negative - Black No. 1. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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181 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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20
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Brutus!
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, Tek O Brian!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brian shoots in but Brutus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
O Brian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tek O Brian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brutus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
O Brian misses with a strike from the bottom.
Brutus working the body and head with strikes.
O Brian can't do much from the bottom here.
Brutus lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear O Brian down.
Brutus happy to just control the position for now.
Brutus working the body and head with strikes.
Brutus wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Brian keeps working.
Brutus is working O Brian over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutus cracks O Brian with a big right hand but O Brian just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
O Brian is not content to let Brutus control the position.
O Brian is looking to regain half guard here but Brutus keeps moving and retains side control.
Brutus tries to advance to mount but O Brian denies him.
O Brian taking punishment in the form of punches.
It looks like Tek O Brian has been cut.
O Brian throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Brutus cracks O Brian with a big elbow.
Brutus is looking to take a break and control but O Brian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Brian tries to buck Brutus off but Brutus is having none of it.
Brutus working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brutus prevents O Brian from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brian seems a little lost for a moment, as Brutus dominates the positioning.
O Brian is looking for a sweep.
O Brian is trying to get back to his feet.
Brutus decides to stand up, so the ref orders O Brian to his feet.
The fighters circling - O Brian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Brian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brutus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brutus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brutus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for O Brian!
Brutus working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutus swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and O Brian is now in Brutus's guard. A big mistake from Brutus there, giving up the dominant position!
Brutus has his foot on O Brian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Brian works his way back into a safe position though.
Brutus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brutus tries to control but O Brian wriggling away.
Brutus blocks O Brian's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
O Brian sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
O Brian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brutus.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brutus lands a nice short elbow.
O Brian gets full guard.
O Brian trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brian looking to control.
Brutus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brutus stopping the sweep attempt from O Brian.
Brutus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed O Brian's guard.
Brutus stands up out of the half guard.
O Brian misses with a takedown attempt
and Brutus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marcus Brutus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tek O Brian.
Brutus decides to stand up.
Brutus is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brutus closes the distance and clinches up with O Brian, looking for a takedown. Brutus pushes O Brian against the cage but O Brian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Brian throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
O Brian throws a combination that misses
and Brutus counters with a shoot takedown. O Brian fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Brutus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tek O Brian'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.
O Brian throws a series of punches but Brutus avoids them all with ease.
Brutus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Brian shoots and misses
and Brutus counters with a nice double leg into side control. O Brian won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on O Brian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brutus takes advantage of some sloppy striking from O Brian to pass into mount.
Brutus landing shots from mount.
O Brian tries to hold on but Brutus pushes him away.
Brutus unloading with bombs!
Brutus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force O Brian to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so O Brian shrugs it off.
Brutus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Brian is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutus dominating with strikes here.
O Brian flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Brutus landing strikes from the mount.
Brutus looking to finish O Brian with some ground and pound. This is bad for O Brian!
Brutus looking to control and managing it successfully.
O Brian can't escape the position.
Brutus landing punches.
O Brian is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brutus looking to finish O Brian with some ground and pound. This is bad for O Brian!
That has opened up Tek O Brian's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brian tries to buck Brutus off but he can't manage it.
O Brian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
O Brian is breathing heavily.
Brutus wants to control the pace but O Brian is squirming around nicely.
Brutus is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. O Brian can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Brutus wants to control the pace but O Brian is squirming around nicely.
Brutus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Brutus wants to control the pace but O Brian is squirming around nicely.
O Brian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brian really wants to buck Brutus off and get back to his feet.
O Brian takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The cut above Tek O Brian's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice elbow there by Brutus.
O Brian is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tek O Brian's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus Brutus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chew Bacca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bacca comes to the cage accompanied by I stand alone. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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262 lbs
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274 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chew Bacca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bacca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savage thuds a left hand into Bacca's body.
Savage lands with a good body shot.
Savage checks a low kick from Bacca.
Savage connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bacca throws a leg kick but Savage sees it coming and moves out of range.
Savage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savage displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Chew Bacca has been cut.
Savage lands a really nice looking cross but Bacca seems unphased.
Savage sends Bacca crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Savage is motioning to the referee to let Bacca up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bacca is rocked!
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bacca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage misses with a body shot.
Bacca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savage lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage cracks Bacca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bacca tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savage lands a head shot.
Savage cracks Bacca with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Savage has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bacca to stand back up!
Oh Bacca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bacca seems to have got his legs back now.
Savage connects with a nice cross there... Bacca is looking wobbly and Savage recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Bacca to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Savage jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roy Savage!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo DeBaucherie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corleone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Godfather Waltz. 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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24
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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23
204 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo DeBaucherie!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBaucherie throws a right hand that Corleone ducks under and follows up with a left that Corleone also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from DeBaucherie.
Corleone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Corleone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeBaucherie defends it well.
DeBaucherie gets full guard.
Corleone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DeBaucherie will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeBaucherie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeBaucherie is working an open guard so Corleone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
DeBaucherie throws a sloppy head kick and Corleone moves out of range easily.
DeBaucherie wants to clinch.
Corleone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Corleone wants to work for an arm triangle but DeBaucherie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Corleone escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBaucherie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corleone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Corleone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
DeBaucherie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Corleone with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Corleone is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. DeBaucherie can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Corleone is breathing heavily.
Corleone goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now DeBaucherie is on top in guard.
DeBaucherie stopping the sweep attempt from Corleone.
DeBaucherie slips nicely into half guard.
Corleone wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeBaucherie.
Ground and pound from DeBaucherie.
Corleone is pressing down on DeBaucherie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Corleone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeBaucherie defends it easily.
DeBaucherie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
DeBaucherie is in close to Corleone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Corleone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeBaucherie won't allow Corleone to sweep him here.
DeBaucherie postures up in Corleone's guard and throws a big left but Corleone blocks it.
Corleone working for a triangle but DeBaucherie defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeBaucherie wants to control from the top but Corleone keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBaucherie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corleone is keeping the position for now.
Corleone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeBaucherie is aware though and is defending well.
DeBaucherie postures up in Corleone's guard and throws a big left but Corleone blocks it.
Corleone throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Corleone pushes DeBaucherie off and gets back to his feet.
Corleone staying out of range there.
Corleone wants to clinch up but DeBaucherie keeps it at a distance.
Corleone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. DeBaucherie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
DeBaucherie taking a bit of punishment here - Corleone scoring with strikes.
DeBaucherie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Corleone's best efforts.
Corleone wants to work for an arm triangle but DeBaucherie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Corleone is thwarting DeBaucherie's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBaucherie is trying to get back to full guard.
Corleone wants to work for an arm triangle but DeBaucherie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Corleone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeBaucherie has managed to free his arm - good work.
DeBaucherie wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corleone postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for DeBaucherie to stand up.
DeBaucherie stuffs the takedown attempt from Corleone. Corleone gets slowly back to his feet.
Sonny Corleone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corleone shoots in looking for a takedown. DeBaucherie tries to sprawl out of it but Corleone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeBaucherie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Corleone 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.
Corleone fails with the takedown.
Corleone avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeBaucherie throws a body punch but Corleone moves out of range.
DeBaucherie throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Corleone wants to clinch up but DeBaucherie keeps it at a distance.
Corleone blocks a head kick by DeBaucherie.
Corleone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeBaucherie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeBaucherie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeBaucherie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corleone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Corleone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Corleone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Corleone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sonny Corleone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeBaucherie is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBaucherie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Corleone drops back looking for a leg! DeBaucherie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DeBaucherie manages to kick Corleone off! Corleone jumps back into DeBaucherie's guard.
DeBaucherie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Corleone manages to get himself to full guard.
Corleone looking for a guillotine here but DeBaucherie defends easily.
DeBaucherie cracks Corleone with a solid left hand.
Corleone will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Corleone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone 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.
DeBaucherie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DeBaucherie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
DeBaucherie stands up from Corleone's guard - DeBaucherie perhaps looking for a knockout.
Corleone has a takedown stuffed.
DeBaucherie moves into the clinch.
DeBaucherie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corleone drops down looking for an ankle pick but DeBaucherie pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Corleone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corleone avoids a kick to the body.
Corleone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in DeBaucherie's guard.
DeBaucherie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corleone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DeBaucherie 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Corleone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Corleone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeBaucherie is keeping the position for now.
Corleone working some strikes from top position.
Corleone decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
DeBaucherie throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeBaucherie tries a head kick but it misses.
DeBaucherie misses with a head kick.
Corleone darts in and clinches DeBaucherie up against the cage.
Corleone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics DeBaucherie uses from the top position.
DeBaucherie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeBaucherie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Corleone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DeBaucherie has managed to get both his arms back between Corleone's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeBaucherie defends well.
DeBaucherie lands a couple of elbows.
Corleone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Corleone tries to get out of the position.
DeBaucherie trying to control but Corleone is working from the bottom.
DeBaucherie won't allow Corleone to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DeBaucherie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeBaucherie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corleone has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. DeBaucherie doesn't defend quickly enough and Corleone has managed to lock this one up! Can DeBaucherie escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Corleone on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sonny Corleone!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devan Pratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Exley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pratt comes to the cage accompanied by Static X (Destroyer). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
195 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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23
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devan Pratt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teddy Exley!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Exley looking to control but instead Pratt has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Exley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pratt keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pratt moves into full guard.
Exley looking to sit in guard and control but Pratt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Exley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pratt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pratt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pratt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pratt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pratt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Exley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pratt has managed to get both his arms back between Exley's legs - danger averted.
That's two 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.
Exley trying to control the position here.
Exley working a defensive guard here.
Pratt wants to control from the top but Exley keeps moving.
Exley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pratt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pratt wants to pass the guard but Exley is keeping the position.
Exley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pratt wants to pass the guard but Exley is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pratt preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pratt misses with a takedown
and Exley counters with a single leg into guard. Pratt didn't expect that.
Pratt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Exley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pratt keeping moving, preventing Exley from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Exley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pratt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Exley is looking to clinch but Pratt is avoiding it.
Pratt shoots in for a takedown but Exley shows good takedown defense.
Exley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pratt counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Exley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pratt!
Pratt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exley trying to control but Pratt is having none of it.
Exley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Exley prevents Pratt from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Exley controlling from mount.
Exley wants to take his opponent's back but Pratt doesn't allow it.
Exley trying to control but Pratt is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exley swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pratt is now in Exley's guard. A big mistake from Exley there, giving up the dominant position!
Exley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Exley trying to keep a closed guard but Pratt is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Despite being in the dominant position, Teddy Exley just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Exley looks to throw a body kick
and Pratt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Exley's guard now.
Exley wants to control the position but Pratt says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pratt is working for a kimura but Exley is defending it quite comfortably.
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 Devan Pratt 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. 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.
Pratt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Exley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pratt's guard.
Exley trying to control the position from guard on top but Pratt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Exley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pratt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Exley trying to control but Pratt is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Exley defends it easily.
Exley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Exley is pushing down on Pratt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pratt is fighting to maintain full guard but Exley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Exley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Exley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pratt wants to control but Exley is keeping busy.
Pratt wants to improve his position but Exley is controlling well.
Pratt is not content to let Exley control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pratt is just riding it out for now. Exley eventually gives up the hold.
Exley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pratt is just riding it out for now. Exley eventually gives up the hold.
Pratt actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pratt tries to keep at a distance but Exley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pratt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pratt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Exley smiles and moves away.
Exley fails with the takedown
and Pratt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Exley's guard.
Teddy Exley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pratt tries to free his leg and advance position but Exley is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teddy Exley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Exley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy Exley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, No More Mr. Nice Guy. Porter has chosen Red Hot Chili Peppers - Roller Coaster of Love as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Porter!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Matt Porter has been cut.
Porter looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Porter.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Porter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Porter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Porter.
Williams slips a jab from Porter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Porter, right into the meat.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Porter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Porter.
Porter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Porter on the side of the head.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Porter throws out the jab.
Williams swings for the body but Porter moves out of range.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Porter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porter misses with a wild combination.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Porter doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Porter ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Porter stalks Williams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Williams's face. Williams staggers backwards, shaken.
Williams throws a hook but Porter avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Porter moves away.
Williams misses the jab.
Porter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Porter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Williams is rocked!
Porter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams switches off momentarily and Porter cracks him with a monster right hand! Williams topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Porter dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Porter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Porter!
Matt Porter is the new welterweight champion!
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