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NYF Fight Night 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Teixeira (ranked 5263 p4p, 25015 weight class) and Ridwan Chapman (ranked 306 p4p, 329 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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135
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ridwan Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chapman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Teixeira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teixeira scores with a head kick. Chapman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Teixeira lands a lovely overhand right.
Teixeira cracks Chapman with a good jab.
 Chapman is rocked!
Teixeira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chapman is still on wobbly legs! Can Teixeira finish him?
Whack! Teixeira lands a heavy head kick that drops Chapman. The ref tackles Teixeira to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Chapman was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Thiago Teixeira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaxson Munro (ranked 3408 p4p, 4214 weight class) and Khawhi Tyson (ranked 412 p4p, 490 weight class). Tyson has chosen Doomsday- Juice WRLD & Cordae as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaxson Munro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khawhi Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tyson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Munro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tyson on the side of the head.
Munro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tyson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Munro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyson but Tyson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Munro connects with a looping right hand.
Tyson lands a jab-cross combination.
Munro keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Munro misses.
Munro throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson misses with a jab to the body
and Munro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munro feints and as Tyson raises his hands in defense, Munro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Munro manages to pass to side control.
Tyson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tyson throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Munro manages to pass to side control.
Munro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tyson wants to control but Munro postures up.
Munro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tyson to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Tyson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tyson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munro trying to control the action but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Munro working away.
Munro trying to control the action but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Munro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tyson to see if he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tyson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tyson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Munro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Munro decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Munro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tyson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Munro moves into range and clinches up with Tyson.
Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Munro.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Munro has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Munro forces Tyson back against the cage and clinches.
Munro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyson missing with a left hand there. Munro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A good leg kick by Munro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Munro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Munro.
Tyson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut there from Tyson.
Tyson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tyson misses with a right hand
and Munro counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyson cracks a nice hook into Munro's ribs.
Munro with the inside leg kick.
Tyson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Munro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxson Munro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Good shot there by Tyson.
Tyson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Munro counters with a single leg into guard. Tyson didn't expect that.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet but Munro passes into half guard.
Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Munro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Still in half guard, Munro seems content to control.
Munro 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.
Tyson is looking to escape.
Munro working the head and body with strikes.
Munro working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munro lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Munro in particular looking to stall.
Tyson is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jaxson Munro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tyson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Munro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Munro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Munro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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.
Tyson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Munro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Munro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tyson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Munro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Munro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Munro winds up and cracks Tyson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Munro slips a nice elbow through Tyson's hands, connecting with Tyson's forehead.
Munro lands strikes from half guard.
Munro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Munro blocks the strikes from Tyson.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Munro lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munro not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munro is nestled in close to Tyson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Munro drops an elbow to the side of Tyson's head.
Tyson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Munro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Munro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet.
Munro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?
Munro is controlling the pace.
Munro working over Tyson with some ground and pound. Tyson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Munro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Munro controlling from mount.
Munro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyson tries to hold on but Munro postures up.
Munro lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tyson hang on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxson Munro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Munro connects with a looping right hand.
Tyson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Munro looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well.
Tyson gets caught flat footed, as Munro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Munro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Munro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munro is working Tyson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Munro stays in close to Tyson's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munro won't allow Tyson to get back to his feet.
Munro distracts Tyson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Munro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Munro works over Tyson with some ground and pound from guard.
Munro postures up and lands a big shot to Tyson's brow.
Munro content to stall in guard here.
Munro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Munro works over Tyson with some ground and pound from guard.
Munro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on Munro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tyson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Munro in side control lands a decent elbow.
Munro lands a few punches from side control.
Munro just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munro is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Munro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A lull in the action here as Munro stalls from top position.
Munro in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munro working the head and body with strikes.
Munro lands an elbow.
Jaxson Munro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Munro controls the position.
Munro landing strikes.
Munro working the ground and pound.
Tyson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Munro trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from Munro there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxson Munro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Munro 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxson Munro!
Jaxson Munro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Braccianti (ranked 2293 p4p, 5339 weight class) and Anthony Black (ranked 272 p4p, 501 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Great elbows
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mauro Braccianti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Black!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braccianti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Braccianti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Braccianti moves into the clinch.
Black takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Anthony Black has been cut.
Braccianti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Anthony Black's cut even more.
Braccianti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Black is trying to break free.
Black is looking to break free of the clinch but Braccianti has double underhooks.
Braccianti lands a vicious elbow to the side of Black's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Braccianti tries to finish him with strikes but Black still seems able to defend himself so Braccianti steps back and lets Black get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Black is rocked!
Anthony Black's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anthony Black's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mauro Braccianti!
In defeat, Anthony Black stepped up to the mic, saying 'I promise to learn from this. I'm going to come back badder than ever. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Terry Ryan (ranked 5813 p4p, 5567 weight class) and Zach Maccall (ranked 473 p4p, 467 weight class). Zach Maccall is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zach Maccall!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maccall closes the distance and pushes Ryan back into the cage.
Maccall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ryan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ryan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maccall.
Maccall goes for a takedown attempt but Ryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Terry Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Maccall.
Maccall is looking to clinch but Ryan is avoiding it.
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maccall is looking to clinch but Ryan is avoiding it.
Maccall forces Ryan back against the cage and clinches.
Ryan looking to stall.
Ryan prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maccall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ryan prevents it.
Maccall wants the takedown. Ryan is fighting it off but Maccall persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ryan's guard against the cage.
Ryan seems keen to control Maccall's posture.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan has Maccall pulled in close to control his posture.
Maccall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ryan is trying to control the position but Maccall postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maccall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maccall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ryan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maccall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maccall can't get the takedown.
Maccall is pressed up against the cage. Ryan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maccall down to the mat. Maccall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maccall has managed to clinch.
Maccall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ryan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maccall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ryan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ryan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maccall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ryan prevents it.
Ryan stops a takedown attempt from Maccall.
Ryan prevents a takedown attempt there.
A bit of stalling here from Ryan.
Ryan has Maccall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maccall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maccall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ryan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maccall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ryan manages to end up in side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Ryan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maccall keeps working.
Maccall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maccall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ryan looking to control but instead Maccall has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Maccall is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maccall is staying active underneath Ryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control from Maccall's half guard. Maccall has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ryan postures up.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
Maccall working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maccall wants to clinch but Ryan slips to the side
and Ryan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Ryan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maccall rushes Ryan and presses him up against the cage.
Ryan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Maccall wants a takedown.
Terry Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Maccall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maccall has Ryan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ryan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maccall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maccall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ryan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maccall wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryan stalling in the clinch but Maccall improves position.
Ryan trying to control the position but instead, Maccall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ryan into the cage.
Ryan can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Maccall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ryan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Maccall wants to take the fight to the mat but Ryan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maccall can do to turn this around?
Maccall is breathing heavily.
Ryan leaning against his opponent.
Maccall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maccall wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryan misses with an elbow over the top.
Maccall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ryan forces his way into half guard.
Ryan controlling the action here.
Maccall is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throwing shots but Maccall is blocking nicely.
Maccall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ryan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ryan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maccall for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maccall is staying active underneath Ryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maccall wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Maccall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maccall fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maccall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Terry Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maccall wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.
Ryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zach Maccall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maccall moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryan wants a takedown.
Ryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Maccall is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ryan just leaning against Maccall, taking a breather.
Maccall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ryan wants a takedown.
Maccall can't get the takedown.
Maccall goes for a takedown attempt but Ryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maccall tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maccall darts in trying to clinch
and Ryan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ryan.
Ryan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Ryan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Maccall clinches up with Ryan and pushes him back against the cage.
Ryan gets underhooks to prevent Maccall's takedown attempt.
Maccall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maccall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ryan prevents it.
Terry Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Maccall.
Maccall can't get the takedown.
Maccall goes for a takedown attempt but Ryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maccall avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maccall moves into the clinch.
Ryan stops a takedown attempt from Maccall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maccall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maccall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maccall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maccall tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Maccall.
Ryan feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maccall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maccall moves into range and clinches up with Ryan.
Ryan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maccall pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maccall rushes Ryan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maccall can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tightens his grip and picks Maccall up, before dumping him to the ground. Maccall manages to land in guard.
Ryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ryan trying to control but Maccall is working from the bottom.
Ryan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maccall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maccall keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Maccall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zach Maccall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maccall pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maccall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ryan controls the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ryan keeps the fight on the outside.
Maccall gets a clinch.
Maccall wants to take the fight to the mat but Ryan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ryan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Maccall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ryan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maccall working a defensive guard here.
Maccall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan is pushing down on Maccall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maccall is fighting to maintain full guard but Ryan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Terry Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maccall trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maccall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ryan trying to control the action but Maccall is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryan 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Ryan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Young (ranked 2459 p4p, 4955 weight class) and Steven Garner (ranked 173 p4p, 292 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Garner!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garner tries for a takedown but Young circles away easily
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young throws a right hand that Garner ducks under and follows up with a left that Garner also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Garner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Garner has his takedown stuffed
and Young counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
Young lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Steven Garner has been cut.
Garner tries to clinch but Young moves away
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Young's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Young duly obliges.
Garner is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Garner is still on wobbly legs! Can Young finish him?
Eddie Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Garner.
No joy there for Garner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garner gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Young gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Young!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Python (ranked 1977 p4p, 4737 weight class) and Killua Zoldyck (ranked 274 p4p, 521 weight class). The key to victory for Henry Python has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180
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Excellent MT
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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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Killua Zoldyck!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python lands a nice shot to the body.
Python misses with the combination.
Python ducks under a wild hook from Zoldyck.
As Zoldyck looks to move away, Python throws a big counter combo but Zoldyck just gets out of the way.
Zoldyck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Python can pounce on him.
Python throws a lazy uppercut
and Python takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Python misses with a few strikes there.
Zoldyck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Python fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zoldyck just manages to avoid it.
Zoldyck throws a leg kick
and Python connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Python lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zoldyck circles away quickly and effectively.
Zoldyck clobbers Python with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zoldyck staying out of range there.
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!
Python keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Python looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Python throws a right hand that Zoldyck ducks under and follows up with a left that Zoldyck also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyck throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zoldyck tries a head kick but it misses.
Python throws a series of punches but Zoldyck moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Python as Zoldyck shoots in.
Python displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zoldyck throws out the jab.
Python is looking to counter punch.
Zoldyck throws a poor cross that misses
and Python counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zoldyck misses with a body shot
and Python counters with a nice uppercut.
Zoldyck misses with an uppercut
and Python counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Python connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zoldyck momentarily.
Zoldyck looks to score with a jab to the body but Python is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Python scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoldyck fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Python checks it well.
Python is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zoldyck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Python swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zoldyck swings for the body but Python moves out of range.
Zoldyck feints and as Python raises his hands in defense, Zoldyck changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Python wants to stand and escape but Zoldyck is having none of it.
Zoldyck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Python is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zoldyck presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Zoldyck scores with a shoulder strike.
Zoldyck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zoldyck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Python was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck shoots in for a takedown but Python shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Python throws a series of punches but Zoldyck moves out of range.
Python with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck lands with a cross.
Zoldyck throws a jab when Python was well out of range.
Zoldyck shoots in looking for a takedown. Python tries to sprawl out of it but Zoldyck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Python manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Python was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zoldyck.
Henry Python has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killua Zoldyck.
Zoldyck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zoldyck throws a sloppy head kick
and Python counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zoldyck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Python. Python obviously looking to wear him down.
Python lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zoldyck ducks under a wild hook from Python.
Python stalks Zoldyck and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zoldyck's face. Zoldyck staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoldyck gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Python cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Python misses with the combination.
Python fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Python fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Python dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Python misses with a straight right.
Zoldyck lands an overhand right.
Zoldyck connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zoldyck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Python.
Zoldyck lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Henry Python is winning the standup battle so far.
Python misses with a left hand
and Zoldyck counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Python avoids the body shot from Zoldyck.
Python swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Python lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Python.
Zoldyck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zoldyck lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zoldyck throws a hook but Python avoids it easily.
Python throws a wild body kick that Zoldyck sees coming a mile off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Python tries to move into range but Zoldyck moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
 It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyck clobbers Python with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Henry Python is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Python throws a right and a left that Zoldyck avoids nicely.
Python avoids the body shot from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck misses the shot to the body.
Python rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zoldyck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Python pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zoldyck back to the cage. Python follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zoldyck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoldyck throws the left hand but Python avoids the punch easily.
Zoldyck is looking to clinch but Python is avoiding it.
Python leaves Zoldyck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Python throws a body punch but Zoldyck moves out of range.
Zoldyck misses with an uppercut. Python saw that one coming.
Zoldyck scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Python misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck throws out a counter right but Python avoids it with no problem.
Python swings for the body but Zoldyck moves out of range.
Python scores with a jab to the head.
Zoldyck throws a leg kick but Python checks it.
Zoldyck lands a nice leg kick that just misses Python's sensitive parts.
Donk. Python catches Zoldyck right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zoldyck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Python misses the shot to the body.
Zoldyck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Python misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoldyck. Python does a little dance to reset his feet.
Python misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Zoldyck misses.
Zoldyck throws a poor cross that misses
and Python counters with a nice uppercut.
Python moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zoldyck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Python, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Zoldyck.
Python is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoldyck can do to turn this around?
Python pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Python paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Python lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Python darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Python. Zoldyck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Python scores with a decent looking hook.
Zoldyck misses with a right hand
and Python counters with a nice uppercut.
Python displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zoldyck throws out the jab.
Python scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Python takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Python dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Python'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zoldyck misses with a shot to the body
and Python connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Python cracks Zoldyck with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zoldyck throws a right hand that misses
and Python counters with a straight right hand.
Python works Zoldyck's body with a nice hook.
Zoldyck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zoldyck just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Python both land. Nice combination.
Python scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Python works the jab nicely.
Python jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoldyck checks the leg kick nicely there.
Python scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyck misses with a takedown
and Python counters with a series of strikes. Zoldyck will be more careful next time no doubt.
Python throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zoldyck.
Python fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zoldyck.
Python misses with a low kick.
Zoldyck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zoldyck is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Python with a body shot.
Python lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Python jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Python throws a lazy uppercut
and Zoldyck counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Python!
Python sneaks out the side door and pushes Zoldyck away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Killua Zoldyck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Python avoids the body shot from Zoldyck.
A nice leg kick lands there from Python.
Zoldyck digs a good hook to Python's body.
Zoldyck throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Python on the side of the head.
Python catches Zoldyck with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Python scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Python uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
Python throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zoldyck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zoldyck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Python stalks Zoldyck and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zoldyck's face. Zoldyck staggers backwards, shaken.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zoldyck darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Python bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Python will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zoldyck throws a shot from downtown. Python moves away and avoids it.
Zoldyck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoldyck looks to land a left hand but Python moved out of range nicely.
Zoldyck tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Python counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Python.
Zoldyck misses with a body kick.
Henry Python is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Python misses with a series of wild punches.
Zoldyck feints a counter leg kick.
Zoldyck throws a predictable looking body shot
and Python counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoldyck throws a poor cross that misses
and Python counters with a thumping low kick.
Python scores with a jab. Zoldyck acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Python gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zoldyck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Python showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Python, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Python!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simo Hayha (ranked 2326 p4p, 3653 weight class) and Jack Lawson (ranked 269 p4p, 408 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simo Hayha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hayha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lawson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hayha tries to sprawl out of it but Lawson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hayha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hayha lands a left and a right that send Lawson crashing to the mat, dazed. Hayha thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lawson is rocked!
It looks like Jack Lawson has been cut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hayha! Lawson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simo Hayha!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Miocic (ranked 2060 p4p, 3021 weight class) and Ripley West (ranked 240 p4p, 357 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 Los Angeles, Jon Miocic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ripley West!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West avoids the head kick by Miocic.
Miocic throws a leg kick that misses.
West moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miocic.
The fighters circling - Miocic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miocic throws a wild body kick that West sees coming a mile off.
Miocic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
Miocic walks into a jab.
West sizes up Miocic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
 Miocic is rocked!
Miocic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
West throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Miocic tumbling to the canvas!
Oh Miocic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miocic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from West.
Miocic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miocic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miocic seems to have got his legs back now.
Miocic working a defensive guard here.
West postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miocic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
West loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miocic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. West stacks Miocic on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by West!
Miocic is looking to reverse the position.
West working away.
West fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Miocic is trying to control West's posture but West avoids it.
West throws an elbow but Miocic slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miocic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by West.
West throwing strikes but Miocic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
West managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Miocic.
West is looking to regain half guard here but Miocic keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Miocic crashes against the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Miocic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
West is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Miocic asserts his dominance and retains side control.
West is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miocic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, West has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miocic working away.
Miocic trying to control the position but West is working away.
Miocic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but West is avoiding damage well.
Miocic trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
Miocic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by West, who protects the arm well.
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.
West is trying to buck Miocic off.
West struggling a bit here.
Miocic tries for a kimura but West is defending well.
West defending against the ground and pound.
West is looking to regain half guard here but Miocic keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ripley West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Miocic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miocic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Miocic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miocic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miocic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
West smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from West does no damage.
As West tries to get set, Miocic tries to push him back and clinch up but West manages to avoid the attempt.
Miocic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. West manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miocic fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from West misses.
West has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Miocic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West.
Miocic jumps into guard, dragging West to the mat.
Miocic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.
Miocic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miocic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miocic trying to control from half guard but West is working away.
Jon Miocic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miocic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but West sees it coming and defends easily.
Miocic trying to control from half guard but West is working away.
West is trying to stand up here but Miocic is controlling him well.
West is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Miocic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West regains full guard. Nicely done.
West is adopting a defensive guard.
Miocic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. West swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West keeping moving, preventing Miocic from controlling successfully.
West wants to get back to his feet but Miocic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miocic goes for a double leg but West avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as West continues to drive forward.
Miocic jumps guard but West stands there with Miocic around his waist. Miocic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Miocic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miocic fails to pull guard.
Miocic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
West working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miocic backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West.
Miocic jumps guard but West turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miocic tries to pull guard but West won't allow it.
West lands a nice shot to the body.
West lands with a right to the head.
Miocic jumps guard but West turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
West is leaning against Miocic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from West.
A short uppercut from West.
West throws a head punch that misses.
West lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for West to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from West.
Miocic has West pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ripley West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Miocic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
West throws a good cross that connects.
Ripley West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miocic shoots in and drives through. West sprawls well.
West avoids the body shot from Miocic.
West batters Miocic with a massive right followed by a huge left! Miocic is out on his feet looking like a zombie as West lands a final crushing right hand to drop Miocic to the mat with a gruesome thud! West is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ripley West!
A less than humble Ripley West misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Esponosa (ranked 3163 p4p, 3052 weight class) and Leonardo Pancho Garcia (ranked 339 p4p, 331 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Esponosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonardo Pancho Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia thuds a left hand into Esponosa's body.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esponosa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Esponosa slows the pace down.
Esponosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia is trying to improve his position.
Garcia wants to control but Esponosa postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia gets back to half guard.
Esponosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garcia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garcia has his hands clasped together around Esponosa's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Esponosa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esponosa wants to pass the guard but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Esponosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Esponosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Esponosa from controlling successfully.
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Esponosa pushes his legs off easily.
Esponosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Esponosa.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Esponosa rushes Garcia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia pushes Esponosa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Esponosa blocks a body shot from Garcia.
Garcia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Esponosa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Garcia regains guard.
Esponosa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Esponosa is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Esponosa defends easily.
Esponosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Esponosa is defending well. Garcia quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Esponosa has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Garcia celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Pancho Garcia!
In defeat, Ricardo Esponosa stepped up to the mic, saying 'We’ll get it next time '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Adams (ranked 1014 p4p, 1066 weight class) and Nikos Balopoulos (ranked 131 p4p, 139 weight class). Nikos Balopoulos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruno Adams !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikos Balopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balopoulos takes a swing at Adams 's ribcage but misses.
Adams pushes Balopoulos up against the cage in a clinch.
Balopoulos takes a shot to the head.
Balopoulos wants to take the fight to the mat but Adams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Balopoulos wants the takedown. Adams is fighting it off but Balopoulos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Adams 's guard against the cage.
Adams looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Balopoulos has picked Adams up and slammed him! Adams can't keep hold of the triangle and Balopoulos manages to pass to side control!
Balopoulos landing strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Balopoulos working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Adams is trying to get back to half guard.
Balopoulos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Adams tries to bench press Balopoulos off him but Balopoulos keeps the position.
Balopoulos scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Adams 's face as Balopoulos controls the position.
Balopoulos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Adams some visible discomfort.
Adams 's coaches at Sprawl N Brawl have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Adams is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Balopoulos cracks Adams with a big right hand but Adams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Adams looks to move to half guard but instead Balopoulos has passed into mount! Damn!
Balopoulos unloading with bombs!
Adams is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Adams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Adams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Balopoulos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balopoulos landing strikes from the mount.
Adams is rocked!
Balopoulos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Adams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adams is trying to escape the mount.
Adams seems to have got his legs back now.
Balopoulos landing strikes from the mount and Adams is in trouble!
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.
Balopoulos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adams slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Balopoulos is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Balopoulos working Adams over with strikes.
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balopoulos controlling the action here.
Adams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Adams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Balopoulos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Balopoulos slips nicely into half guard.
Adams is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams actively working from the bottom here.
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Balopoulos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Balopoulos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Balopoulos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Adams wants to improve his position but Balopoulos is controlling well.
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Balopoulos slips a nice elbow through Adams 's hands, connecting with Adams 's forehead.
Adams has hold of Balopoulos's hands but Balopoulos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Adams is staying active underneath Balopoulos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Balopoulos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikos Balopoulos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Adams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balopoulos tries to avoid it but Adams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balopoulos to the ground. Balopoulos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams .
Balopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Balopoulos pushes him off.
Balopoulos takes a swing at Adams 's ribcage but misses.
Balopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams .
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Balopoulos circles away.
Adams forces Balopoulos back against the cage and clinches.
Balopoulos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Adams is trying to keep an underhook but Balopoulos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Balopoulos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Adams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Balopoulos pulls his head out easily.
Balopoulos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Adams is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Balopoulos jumps into side control!
Adams is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Balopoulos is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Adams is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balopoulos scoring with strikes but Adams is staying in there.
Balopoulos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Balopoulos lands a big shot to the head and Adams winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nikos Balopoulos!
Nikos Balopoulos managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fantasy Threads, into his post fight interview.
Bruno Adams was interviewed post fight and said 'Aww geez'.
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