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NYF Fight Night 56 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davion Mccall (ranked 3687 p4p, 25593 weight class) and Alexander Jefferson (ranked 389 p4p, 529 weight class). Alexander Jefferson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davion Mccall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mccall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Mccall moves away
and Mccall counters with a shoot takedown. Jefferson fights it but they end up in guard.
Mccall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jefferson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mccall stands and steps away. Jefferson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jefferson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mccall is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Jefferson.
Mccall has had enough of the clinch but Jefferson keeps him there for the moment.
Mccall tries to score a body lock takedown but Jefferson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson clinches with his opponent.
Come on Jefferson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jefferson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mccall uses from the top position.
Mccall won't allow Jefferson to sweep him here.
Mccall 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.
Jefferson working a defensive guard here.
Jefferson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mccall haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jefferson looking for a guillotine here but Mccall defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccall decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jefferson clinches up with Mccall and pushes him back against the cage.
Mccall is working for takedown but Jefferson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mccall is stalling here.
Jefferson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mccall up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccall tries to pull guard but Jefferson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davion Mccall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccall prevents the takedown attempt.
Jefferson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jefferson pulls guard.
Jefferson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jefferson 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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mccall advances to half guard.
Mccall looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jefferson trying to control from the bottom.
Mccall gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jefferson darts in looking for a takedown but Mccall gets double underhooks and turns Jefferson into the cage.
Mccall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jefferson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet here but Mccall is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jefferson's back.
Mccall is breathing heavily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jefferson is trying to get back to his feet but Mccall has full control of the position and if anything, Jefferson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Jefferson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mccall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mccall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jefferson to the mat! Jefferson manages to get full guard.
Davion Mccall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jefferson trying to keep a closed guard but Mccall is proving a slippery customer.
Mccall wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
Jefferson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mccall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jefferson controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson trying to control but Mccall is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jefferson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mccall, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mccall.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Mccall circles away and keeps his distance.
Jefferson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mccall avoids it really well and circles away.
Mccall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jefferson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mccall at a distance.
Jefferson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mccall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jefferson moves in looking to clinch but Mccall pushes him off.
Mccall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mccall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Davion Mccall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Jefferson.
Jefferson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mccall prevents the takedown attempt.
Mccall jumps into guard, dragging Jefferson to the mat.
Jefferson is looking to advance position but Mccall has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jefferson tries to hold on but Mccall postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccall is working for a guillotine from mount but Jefferson frees his head quite easily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mccall cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mccall lands a heavy elbow.
Mccall lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mccall stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson works Mccall's body with a nice hook.
Jefferson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mccall is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jefferson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mccall gets back to full guard.
Mccall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jefferson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jefferson throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davion Mccall dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mccall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jefferson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jefferson 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.
 It looks like Davion Mccall has been cut.
Mccall darts in looking for a takedown but Jefferson gets double underhooks and turns Mccall into the cage.
Mccall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jefferson uses from the top position.
Mccall wants to sweep here but Jefferson controlling him for the moment.
Mccall keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.
Jefferson throwing strikes from guard but Mccall blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson wants to stand and escape but instead Mccall has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mccall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jefferson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mccall has managed to get both his arms back between Jefferson's legs - danger averted.
Jefferson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mccall stops Jefferson from standing up.
Jefferson controls Mccall momentarily but Mccall frees himself.
Jefferson wants to control but Mccall passes easily into half guard.
Mccall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson trying to control from the bottom.
Mccall working the head and body with strikes.
Jefferson tries to roll over but Mccall keeps him under control.
Mccall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jefferson works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccall gets to his feet. Jefferson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mccall as he jumps to the side.
Mccall throws a head kick that misses.
Jefferson is looking for the big counter here.
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jefferson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mccall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jefferson goes for a double leg but Mccall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mccall continues to drive forward.
Davion Mccall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Jefferson.
Mccall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mccall's waist but Mccall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jefferson off to one side.
Jefferson tries to sprawl but Mccall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jefferson is in trouble now - Mccall has advanced to mount!
Mccall tries to control but Jefferson wriggling away.
Jefferson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mccall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jefferson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccall goes for an armbar but Jefferson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jefferson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davion Mccall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mccall 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davion Mccall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryland Bridges (ranked 3216 p4p, 4260 weight class) and Valentino Wilkerson (ranked 341 p4p, 422 weight class). Ryland Bridges has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryland Bridges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valentino Wilkerson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bridges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilkerson throws a leg kick that misses.
Bridges ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilkerson throws a low kick but Bridges moves out of range easily.
Bridges defending well as Wilkerson loads up on a big left hand.
Bridges clinches up against the cage.
Bridges wants to break free but Wilkerson has control.
Bridges tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bridges lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilkerson backwards.
Wilkerson tries to throw a body punch but Bridges avoids it by throwing Wilkerson back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges lands a shoulder strike.
Bridges lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilkerson is looking to break free of the clinch but Bridges has double underhooks.
Wilkerson can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bridges's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilkerson tries a low kick but Bridges avoids it.
Bridges circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Bridges counter with a right hand.
Wilkerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bridges seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bridges blocks a head kick by Wilkerson.
Wilkerson throws a body punch but Bridges moves out of range.
Bridges connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Valentino Wilkerson has been cut.
Wilkerson tried to score with a low kick but Bridges checks it.
Wilkerson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bridges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilkerson throws a head kick that misses
and Bridges scores with a counter punch that sends Wilkerson to the canvas! Bridges smells blood - he's punishing Wilkerson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Wilkerson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryland Bridges!
A victorious Ryland Bridges thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Draymond Green (ranked 3053 p4p, 3630 weight class) and Mateo Wolfe (ranked 248 p4p, 279 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Draymond Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mateo Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe lands with a shot to the body.
Wolfe gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wolfe in particular looking to stall.
Wolfe is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wolfe works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wolfe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Green has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wolfe but great work by Green.
Green tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wolfe's legs.
Wolfe is looking for a sweep.
Green is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wolfe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Green tries to score with some ground and pound. Wolfe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wolfe tries to improve position but can't.
Wolfe is trying to control Green's posture but Green avoids it.
Wolfe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Green off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wolfe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wolfe has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Green has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfe misses with a punch to the head.
Wolfe is looking for a rear naked choke here but Green reverses the position brilliantly into Wolfe's guard!
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolfe has a closed guard, preventing Green from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wolfe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
Wolfe keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Wolfe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Green passes into side control.
Wolfe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Wolfe defends it.
Wolfe trying to control from the bottom.
Wolfe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Wolfe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfe wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Wolfe actively working from the bottom here.
Wolfe controlling the position well.
Green is keen to just control but Wolfe is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateo Wolfe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Green closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wolfe did well to prevent Green getting side control.
Wolfe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Green trying to control from half guard but Wolfe is working away.
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
Green throwing shots but Wolfe is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
Green prevents Wolfe from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
Green tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Wolfe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolfe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mateo Wolfe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wolfe tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
Wolfe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Green is pressing down on Wolfe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wolfe is holding on for now.
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.
Wolfe actively working from the bottom here.
Wolfe actively working from the bottom here.
Wolfe is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
Wolfe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolfe tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Wolfe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolfe is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolfe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolfe tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
Wolfe looking for a kimura from the bottom but Green passes into side control!
Wolfe is trying to control Green's posture but Green avoids it.
Wolfe is not content to let Green control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wolfe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wolfe is trying to work for a sweep but Green has mounted him!
Wolfe is looking to improve his position but Green isn't that keen on the idea.
Wolfe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Green seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolfe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolfe controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Draymond Green will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wolfe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wolfe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolfe is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Wolfe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Wolfe is trying for a kimura here. Green looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wolfe wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mateo Wolfe!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rivera (ranked 2373 p4p, 3612 weight class) and Nikolas Conner (ranked 196 p4p, 277 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolas Conner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera shoots for a takedown but Conner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rivera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Conner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Conner.
Conner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Conner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivera.
Conner gets underhooks to prevent Rivera's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conner blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conner struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivera controls his hands.
Conner avoiding damage.
A short right from Conner on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conner leaning against his opponent.
Conner stalling.
Rivera is looking to take this one to the mat.
Conner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivera.
Rivera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Conner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Conner's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conner pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolas Conner.
Rivera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Conner defends it nicely.
Rivera tries for a takedown but Conner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Conner has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Nikolas Conner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conner moves into the clinch.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Conner - that landed with a thud.
Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Rivera.
Rivera being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Conner.
Rivera blocks an elbow strike.
Conner has Rivera pushed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Conner.
Rivera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Conner stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Conner has Rivera pressed against the cage.
Conner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Conner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rivera's defenses.
Conner swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conner stalling against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conner throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolas Conner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rivera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rivera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Conner misses with a leg kick
and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Conner won't be happy with that.
Rivera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Conner, who protects the arm well.
Rivera is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Conner is trying to escape and Rivera transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Conner is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rivera! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Rivera!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Dean (ranked 2584 p4p, 2858 weight class) and Roger Allan (ranked 283 p4p, 311 weight class). Roger Allan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Allan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Allan.
A big left from Dean misses.
Allan fails to land with a series of punches.
Allan wants to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Allan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allan lands a really nice looking cross but Dean seems unphased.
Allan throws a body shot but no joy.
Allan scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allan throws the kick towards the body but Dean avoids it.
Allan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dean is able to avoid easily.
Dean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Allan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dean throws the left hand but Allan avoids the punch easily.
Dean with a nice cross.
Allan throws a big shot that misses.
Dean throws an off balance right hand
and Allan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Allan throws a leg kick
enabling Dean to counter with a crisp jab.
Allan misses with a leg kick.
Dean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Allan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dean back to the cage. Allan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Allan lands a left and a right that send Dean crashing to the mat, dazed. Allan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Dean is rocked!
It looks like Shawn Dean has been cut.
Dean 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dean.
Oh Dean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allan with a nice calf kick.
Dean throws an off balance right hand
and Allan counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Dean off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Allan follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Dean was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roger Allan!
A victorious Roger Allan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Draconis (ranked 1330 p4p, 2738 weight class) and Leonidas Vidalotis (ranked 178 p4p, 320 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Draconis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonidas Vidalotis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draconis ducks under a wild hook from Vidalotis.
Leonidas Vidalotis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vidalotis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Draconis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vidalotis defends it nicely.
Vidalotis lands a right hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Vidalotis as he connects with a hook.
Vidalotis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Draconis's head backwards.
Draconis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Tommy Draconis has been cut.
Vidalotis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vidalotis raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidalotis missing with a left hand there. Draconis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Draconis scores with a hook to the body. Vidalotis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Draconis slips a jab from Vidalotis.
Vidalotis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Draconis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vidalotis lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidalotis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Draconis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Draconis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Draconis throws a big elbow that misses.
Draconis with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing good reports from Draconis'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.
Vidalotis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vidalotis controlling Draconis's posture.
Vidalotis keeping moving, preventing Draconis from controlling successfully.
Vidalotis is pulling down on Draconis's head. It's preventing any offense from Draconis, at least for the moment.
Draconis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Draconis stopping the sweep attempt from Vidalotis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draconis trying to control the position from guard on top but Vidalotis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vidalotis is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Draconis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Draconis dodges the punch combination from Vidalotis.
Vidalotis stuffs the takedown attempt from Draconis. Draconis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Draconis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vidalotis slaps away a takedown attempt from Draconis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vidalotis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vidalotis wants it to stay on the feet.
Draconis loads up on a big right hand but Vidalotis slips the punch.
Draconis blocks a jab.
Vidalotis scores with a body shot.
Vidalotis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Draconis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidalotis throws a body shot but no joy.
Draconis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vidalotis takes the fight into the clinch.
Draconis fails to pull guard.
Draconis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Draconis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vidalotis is working Draconis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vidalotis trying to control but Draconis is working from the bottom.
Vidalotis landing some decent shots from guard.
Draconis keeping moving, preventing Vidalotis from controlling successfully.
Draconis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vidalotis is looking to improve his position.
Draconis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vidalotis wants to control but Draconis is keeping busy.
Draconis is looking for a kimura but Vidalotis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Draconis to get the leverage.
Draconis throwing shots but Vidalotis is blocking nicely.
Draconis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vidalotis wants to improve his position but Draconis is controlling well.
Draconis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Draconis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Draconis 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.
Leonidas Vidalotis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Draconis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vidalotis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vidalotis lands a nice shot to the body.
Draconis blocks a body shot from Vidalotis.
Vidalotis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vidalotis misses with a knee to the head.
Vidalotis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Draconis blocks it with crossed arms.
Vidalotis prevents the takedown attempt.
Vidalotis working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draconis gets control of Vidalotis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Draconis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Draconis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Draconis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidalotis throws a big elbow that misses.
Vidalotis passes into half guard.
Draconis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Draconis trying to control but Vidalotis postures up.
Draconis 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.
Vidalotis slips a nice elbow through Draconis's hands, connecting with Draconis's forehead.
Vidalotis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Draconis taking some punishment here, with Vidalotis in his half guard.
Vidalotis looks to land a strike but Draconis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vidalotis trying to control the position from guard on top but Draconis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vidalotis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vidalotis working some strikes from top position.
Tommy Draconis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidalotis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Draconis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Draconis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vidalotis postures up in Draconis's guard and throws a big left but Draconis blocks it.
Vidalotis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draconis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Draconis wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vidalotis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vidalotis trying to control but Draconis is working from the bottom.
Draconis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vidalotis is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidalotis trying to control but Draconis is working from the bottom.
Vidalotis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vidalotis lands a nice hook to Draconis's body. Draconis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vidalotis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been informed that Vidalotis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vidalotis lands the left hand.
Leonidas Vidalotis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Vidalotis finds it's way through Draconis's defenses.
Draconis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vidalotis tries to avoid it but Draconis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vidalotis to the ground. Vidalotis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Draconis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Draconis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Draconis slips a straight right by Vidalotis.
Nice takedown defense from Vidalotis. No joy for Draconis on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Draconis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vidalotis lands a jab to the nose.
Vidalotis slips under a jab from Draconis.
Draconis tries for a takedown but Vidalotis circles away easily
and Draconis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Draconis tries to move into range but Vidalotis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draconis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vidalotis counters with a straight right hand.
Vidalotis scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vidalotis throws a jab but it's blocked by Draconis.
Draconis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vidalotis keeping hold of Draconis's head, controlling as best he can.
Vidalotis wants to improve his position but Draconis is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonidas Vidalotis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Draconis's cut.
That's time! Draconis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vidalotis just misses with a punch to the body.
Draconis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vidalotis.
Vidalotis throws a leg kick but Draconis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vidalotis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Draconis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vidalotis in his tracks.
Draconis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Vidalotis to counter with a crisp jab.
Vidalotis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Draconis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vidalotis!
Draconis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vidalotis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vidalotis wants to control but Draconis postures up.
Vidalotis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vidalotis tries to get to full guard but Draconis has control of the leg.
Vidalotis gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidalotis trying to keep a closed guard but Draconis is proving a slippery customer.
Vidalotis has his hands on Draconis's head, controlling the position.
Vidalotis wants to sweep but no luck.
Vidalotis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vidalotis wants to sweep here but Draconis controlling him for the moment.
Vidalotis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Draconis's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vidalotis throwing strikes but missing.
Draconis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vidalotis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vidalotis works over Draconis with some ground and pound from guard.
Vidalotis trying to control the position from guard on top but Draconis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draconis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vidalotis manages to get himself to full guard.
Draconis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vidalotis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Draconis has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draconis misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Vidalotis can't do much from the bottom here.
Draconis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Draconis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vidalotis's legs.
Vidalotis is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Draconis throwing shots but missing, from side control.
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Draconis in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Draconis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Leonidas Vidalotis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Draconis working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draconis is looking to take a break and control but Vidalotis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Draconis working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Draconis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vidalotis 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonidas Vidalotis!
Leonidas Vidalotis gave a mention to Laundry FC in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Tommy Draconis was interviewed post fight and said 'This fight was really short notice, only a few days. My manager screwed the pooch here. It's no wonder I lost. It has to be someone else's fault! I'm the shit!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Holt (ranked 2052 p4p, 2180 weight class) and Colin Nox (ranked 170 p4p, 181 weight class). Nox has chosen Mobb Deep - Shook Ones as his entrance music. Colin Nox will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colin Nox!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt looks to land a right hand but Nox moved out of range.
Holt throws a body shot but no joy.
Nox throws a counter combo.
A jab from Nox finds it's way through Holt's defenses.
Nox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Nox does no damage.
Holt throws a big counter combination but Nox scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice takedown defense from Holt. No joy for Nox on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nox. Holt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Holt misses its target.
Nox misses with a body kick.
Nox shoots in looking for a takedown. Holt tries to sprawl out of it but Nox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt ducks under a wild hook from Nox.
Nox slips a jab and a cross from Holt.
Nox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nox scores with a three punch combo!
Nox has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Holt is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nox misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Holt to counter with a crisp jab.
Sam Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Nox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Holt digs a good hook to Nox's body.
Holt dodges the punch combination from Nox.
Holt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holt throws a body punch but Nox moves out of range.
Holt scores with a decent looking hook.
Holt misses with a body shot.
Holt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holt.
Nox misses with a looping left.
Nox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Holt throws a body punch but Nox moves out of range.
Nox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nox misses with an uppercut. Holt saw that one coming.
Holt avoids the body shot from Nox.
A counter left hand to the body from Holt misses its target.
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!
Nox tries for a takedown but Holt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nox takes a swing at Holt's ribcage but misses.
Holt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nox is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Holt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Colin Nox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nox throws a big shot that misses.
Nox misses with the combination.
Nox throws a front kick that sends Holt stumbling back into the cage.
Holt is looking to wear down Nox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nox misses with a hook. Holt ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Nox. Those never looked like landing.
Holt misses with a wild body shot.
Holt looks to land a combination but Nox avoids it well.
Nox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nox works Holt's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Holt misses.
Nox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holt cracks Nox with a good jab.
Holt lands with a good body shot.
Holt fails to land with a series of punches.
Nox ducks under a wild hook from Holt.
Nox raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nox was well out of range. Poor timing from Holt.
A jab from Nox finds it's way through Holt's defenses.
Nox misses with a straight left.
Nox staying out of range there.
Nox takes a swing at Holt's ribcage but misses.
Holt blocks a head kick by Nox.
Holt throws a body punch but Nox moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nox or perhaps it was just good defense by Holt, which made it look bad.
Holt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nox swings widly with a right hand
and Holt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nox manages to avoid it.
Nox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nox throws a hook to the side of Holt's head but Holt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nox dives in for a single leg takedown but Holt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holt throws a lazy right hand but Nox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holt throws a body shot but no joy.
Holt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nox looks to throw a body kick
and Holt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nox connects with a looping right hand.
Holt moves out of range of the body kick from Nox.
Nox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Holt misses with a body shot.
Nox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holt under the eye.
Holt slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nox throws the left hand but Holt avoids the punch easily.
Holt is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Colin Nox will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nox throws a right hand that misses
and Holt counters with a nice uppercut.
Holt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Holt throws a body shot but no joy.
Nox misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nox. Holt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holt is looking to counter punch.
Nox misses with a combination
and Holt counters with a straight right hand.
Nox slips a jab and a cross from Holt.
Nox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holt slips a jab and a cross from Nox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox looks to throw a body kick
and Holt counters with a stiff right hand.
Nox fails to land with a series of punches.
Holt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nox misses with a kick to the body.
Colin Nox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nox looks to throw the jab but Holt is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nox lands with a nice body punch.
Nox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Holt misses its target.
Holt misses with a body shot.
Nox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nox moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Holt misses the shot to the body.
Nox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No joy there for Nox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Holt throwing a counter right hand but Nox manages to avoid it.
Nox is breathing heavily.
Nox throws a hook to the side of Holt's head but Holt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Holt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holt digs a good body shot into Nox's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Holt.
Holt looks to score with a jab to the body but Nox is just out of range.
Holt lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Holt.
Nox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holt at a distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nox.
Holt struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Holt tries to control but Nox manages to take his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nox controlling well, preventing Holt from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Holt covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Holt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nox misses with a punch to the head.
Nox controls the action.
Nox struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four 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.
Nox might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nox really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Holt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Nox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Holt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Holt did well to prevent Nox getting side control.
Holt won't allow Nox to pass to mount.
Holt wants to control but Nox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nox is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nox is keen to just control but Holt is a slippery customer.
Nox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Holt is staying active underneath Nox, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt leaves Nox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Holt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nox counters with a nice uppercut.
Nox missing with a left hand there. Holt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nox misses with a few strikes there.
Nox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holt blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Holt misses its target.
Holt thuds a left hand into Nox's body.
Nox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holt throws a nice looking combination but Nox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nox lands with a shot to the body.
Nox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Nox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nox throws a jab but it's blocked by Holt.
Holt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holt.
Nox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Holt swings for the body but Nox moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Nox.
Nox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holt.
A big right from Nox misses.
Holt just misses with a punch to the body.
Holt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Holt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nox. Nox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Holt misses with a looping right.
Nox takes a swing at Holt's ribcage but misses.
Nox with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Nox scores with a four punch combination!
Holt missing with a left hand there. Nox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holt cracks Nox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sam Holt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holt.
Holt throws a big shot that misses.
Colin Nox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nox walks into a left hand.
Holt drops his hands momentarily and Nox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nox misses with a looping right.
Holt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Holt throws a series of punches but Nox moves out of range.
Nox closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Nox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nox swings widly with a right hand
and Holt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nox 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.
Sam Holt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nox wants to control from the top but Holt keeps moving.
Holt throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nox 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.
Holt controls Nox momentarily but Nox frees himself.
Holt keeping moving, preventing Nox from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Nox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nox winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Nox!
Colin Nox was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Young (ranked 1628 p4p, 1616 weight class) and Swinzey Mckinney (ranked 137 p4p, 136 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Swinzey Mckinney!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young lands a nice shot that snaps Mckinney's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Young.
Mckinney misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Young misses.
That kick from Young tenderised Mckinney's leg. Mckinney is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mckinney throws an off balance right hand
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
Mckinney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mckinney throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mckinney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
Young misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mckinney swings widly with a right hand
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Young slips a straight right by Mckinney.
Mckinney tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.
Young moves out of range as Mckinney strikes.
Mckinney dodges the punch combination from Young.
Young scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckinney on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Young connects with an inside leg kick.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mckinney.
Young lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mckinney misses with a left hand
and Young counters with an outside leg kick.
Young works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mckinney takes one on the button.
Mckinney throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Young ducks right into an uppercut from Mckinney.
Mckinney takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mckinney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Young.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Young avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Young lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mckinney takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mckinney throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mckinney ducks under a wild hook from Young.
The fighters circle momentarily. Young darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mckinney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Young.
A punch lands to the side of Mckinney 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Young bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mckinney's head.
Young pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mckinney back to the cage. Young follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mckinney throws a sloppy body shot
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Mckinney misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckinney misses with a wild combination.
Young seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mckinney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Young.
Mckinney on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Young throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mckinney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mckinney looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A lazy body kick from Young
letting Mckinney counter with a right hand.
Young throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mckinney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mckinney.
Mckinney's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mckinney throws an off balance right hand
and Mckinney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young connects with a right hand. Mckinney shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young moves away from the strike by Mckinney.
Young lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Young with a hook.
Mckinney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckinney throws a big shot that misses.
Young half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Young!
Mckinney cracks a nice hook into Young's ribs.
Young chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mckinney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Young doesn't seem bothered though.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mckinney.
Mckinney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Young counters with a left and a right that stings Mckinney.
A punch lands to the side of Mckinney 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mckinney misses with a body shot.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Mckinney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mckinney uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Young scores with a jab. Mckinney acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Young dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mckinney moves in looking to clinch but Young pushes him off.
Young scores with a jab to the head.
Mckinney scores with a crisp jab that stopped Young in his tracks.
Young throws a leg kick which misses Mckinney's front leg but catches the back leg as Mckinney tries to avoid it.
Eddie Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young throws a jab when Mckinney was well out of range.
Young avoids the body shot from Mckinney.
Young jabs Mckinney right on the nose. Mckinney blinks but takes it well.
Young shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mckinney eats them both and turns towards Young to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Young scores with a leg kick.
Young tries to keep at a distance but Mckinney has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mckinney digs a right hand into Young's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young's gas tank.
Young missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young is stalling here.
Young tries a knee to the head but Mckinney blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckinney lands with a left to the head.
Mckinney lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Mckinney.
The referee is keeping an eye on Young - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mckinney tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Young lands a good knee to the midsection. Mckinney won't want to take too many of those.
Young throws a knee to the head but misses.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mckinney lands with a left to the head.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Mckinney.
Young misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mckinney.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mckinney can do to turn this around?
Mckinney struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.
Mckinney's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mckinney working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckinney lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Mckinney lands a right hand.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Swinzey Mckinney has been cut.
Mckinney is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Young is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mckinney working aggressively here.
Young throws a head punch that misses.
Young is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mckinney lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Mckinney has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mckinney takes a knee to the side of the body.
Young landing knees to the body.
Mckinney is breathing heavily.
Young slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckinney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees to the body from Young.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Young creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Young misses with the head strike.
Mckinney tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Young lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mckinney backwards.
Young lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mckinney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young lands a hook that snaps the head of Mckinney backwards.
A short right from Young on the inside.
Young throws a knee to the head but misses.
Young tries a knee to the head but Mckinney blocks it.
Mckinney takes a knee to the side of the body.
Young gets through Mckinney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mckinney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mckinney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Young landing knees to the head.
Young lands a hook that snaps the head of Mckinney backwards.
Mckinney stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mckinney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mckinney throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Young.
Young misses with a knee to the head.
Young scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mckinney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mckinney misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Young obliges.
Mckinney tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Mckinney back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Young dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Swinzey Mckinney's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mckinney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Young.
Mckinney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mckinney walks into a stiff left hand from Young.
Mckinney tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mckinney. Mckinney circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mckinney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eddie Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Young bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mckinney's head backwards.
Young lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Young.
Mckinney misses with a few strikes there.
Mckinney tries to clinch up.
Mckinney throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Young throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mckinney moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young throws a knee to the head but misses.
Young pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mckinney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young tries to land knees in the clinch but Mckinney avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from Mckinney.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young misses with a knee to the head.
Mckinney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Come on Young - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Young working aggressively here.
Young looking to stall.
Mckinney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mckinney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mckinney lands with a right to the head.
Mckinney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mckinney avoiding damage as Young throws knees to the body.
Mckinney misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Young.
Young throws an elbow but it misses.
Young tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mckinney avoids it.
Swinzey Mckinney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mckinney fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckinney tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Mckinney back against the cage.
Young tries a knee to the head but Mckinney blocks it.
Mckinney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mckinney throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Young scores with a shot to the side of Mckinney's head.
Young throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mckinney blocks it with crossed arms.
Mckinney blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mckinney.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mckinney misses with the head strike.
Young misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mckinney.
Mckinney misses with a punch to the body.
Mckinney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eddie Young has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mckinney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young misses with a knee to the head.
Mckinney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mckinney struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.
Mckinney throws a head punch that misses.
Mckinney working aggressively here.
Mckinney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mckinney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mckinney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mckinney dodges an elbow strike from Young.
Young landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mckinney misses with the head strike.
Mckinney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young scores with a knee to the head.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Mckinney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Mckinney misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Eddie Young.
Well Young 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Young!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Garrone (ranked 658 p4p, 1053 weight class) and Tommy Moody (ranked 74 p4p, 110 weight class). Moody has chosen New Authentic - The Abyss as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francesco Garrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Moody!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moody lands with a nice combination. Garrone backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Francesco Garrone has been cut.
Tommy Moody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moody lands a nice shot that snaps Garrone's head back.
Garrone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Moody was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moody misses with a right hand
and Garrone counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Moody misses its intended target.
Garrone avoids the head kick by Moody.
Garrone feints a jab promting Moody to slip. Garrone then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moody slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Moody just misses with a punch to the body.
Moody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garrone moves away.
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!
Moody looks to throw the jab but Garrone is out of range.
Garrone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moody looks to land a combination but Garrone avoids it well.
Moody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrone manages to avoid it.
Garrone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garrone ducks right into an uppercut from Moody.
Moody has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moody throws a lazy uppercut
and Garrone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moody lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrone circles away quickly and effectively.
Garrone looks to land a combination. Moody sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Moody misses
and Garrone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garrone lands with a right that hurts Moody. Moody looks to clinch but Garrone throws a short knee that drops Moody. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Francesco Garrone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobojo Makoba (ranked 606 p4p, 847 weight class) and Fiddle Sticks (ranked 86 p4p, 109 weight class). Makoba comes to the cage accompanied by Zilbacore 2097. Sticks has chosen Pantera: Walk as his entrance music. The key to victory for Bobojo Makoba has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobojo Makoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sticks shoots for a takedown but Makoba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circling - Makoba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sticks or perhaps it was just good defense by Makoba, which made it look bad.
Makoba misses with a hook.
Sticks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sticks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makoba sprawls well. Makoba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sticks gets slowly back to his feet.
Bobojo Makoba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiddle Sticks.
Makoba wants to land a leg kick but Sticks is out of range.
Makoba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makoba wants it to stay on the feet.
Makoba is looking to score with low kicks.
Makoba throws the left hand but Sticks avoids the punch easily.
Sticks dodges the punch combination from Makoba.
Sticks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sticks wants to work for an arm triangle but Makoba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sticks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makoba sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sticks is trying for a kimura here. Makoba looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sticks wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fiddle Sticks!
Fiddle Sticks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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