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Round 1
Lots of different positions and moving around here in the opening
frame. Both fighters have notched a takedown to start the bout.
Rico DiSciullo wound up on top for the final three minutes of the
round, opening up Maldonado. Elbows to the liver were prominent
also. 10-9 Disciullo.
Round 2
The round opens with Maldonado swinging for the fences, looking for
the finish. He presses his opponent against the cage but Disciullo
is able to work a throw and get the takedown. From inside
Maldonado’s guard Disciullo throws short elbows, looking to open
the cut on Maldonado’s forehead further. Crowd chanting for
Disciullo now, this seems to awaken Disciullo as he opens up and
starts throwing big glancing shots, but they aren’t landing flush.
Maldonado tried to isolate the right arm of Disciullo, but he is
able to writhe free. Disciullo postures up and throws hammerfists
that are now landing, Maldonado rises to his feet, holding onto a
leg, looking for a takedown. Elbow strikes from Disciullo break the
hold and he winds up in top position for the second time in the
round. This second round is much more decisive for Disciullo.
Maldonado is now bleeding heavily from the head, he gives up his
back as the round ends. 10-9 Disciullo.
Round 3
Maldonado’s corner does a great job of patching him up in between
rounds. Although they do tell him to shoot for the takedown, when
he clearly needs a finish. Maldonado opens up the round shooting
for the takedown but it’s sprawled nicely. Disciullo picking his
spots here, throwing a superman punch, that narrowly misses.
Disciullo comes in with two big right hands that miss, opening up
an opportunity for Maldonado to score the takedown. He scores,
Disciullo manages to get to his knees, Maldonado transfers to the
back, holding on. Disciullo throws two big reverse elbows that draw
roars from those in attendance. Disciullo throws his momentum and
winds up on top of Maldonado, who in response meekly attempts an
armbar. Disciullo isn’t throwing as many strikes from the top
position as earlier in the fight, but it’s Maldonado’s job to get
upright here. Strong closed guard here from Maldonado to end the
fight, in the final second Disciullo opens up emphatically, likely
cruising to a decision victory. 10-9 Discuillo (30-27).
The Official Result
Rico DiSciullo Def. Marvin Maldonado Decision (Unanimous) [30-27,
30-27, 30-27] R3 5:00
Round 1
Kin Moy catches Steve Garcia with a left hook at Garcia throws a
big leg kick. The reach of Garcia seems to be a large advantage
here early. Moy leads with a leg kick and follows with an overhand
left that misses. Moy lands a kick to the body but eats a shot for
his efforts. Superman punch from Garcia lands, but Moy catches
Garcia with big shot that wobbles the taller fighter. Moy doing a
great job of taking the fight to the inside, exploiting the range.
Moy is showing a cut around the eye area, Garcia scores a takedown
against the cage. Moy is right back up to his feet, landing knees
from the inside. Garcia throws a big head kick that comes close but
Moy is able to get his hands up. Big leg kick from Moy, followed by
a left hook that lands on the chin. Another good left hand from Moy
scores. A knee from Garcia makes it through, but Moy comes right
back, landing some good shots as the round closes. 10-9 Moy.
Round 2
Big left hook from Garcia opens the second round, but he pays the
price, eating a shot from Moy on the inside. Moy throws a head
kick, it lands, Garcia catches his leg on the way down and scores
the take down. Moy doing strong work from the bottom, looking to
isolate Garcia’s arm. Moy staying very active from the bottom,
throwing elbows to the top of Garcia’s head. Moy gets back to his
feet, throwing a left hand right over the top and scoring. Garcia
isn’t getting his hands up in time to block the blows. Now a good
sequence from Garcia is followed up by a flurry from Moy. Sensing
danger, Garcia instinctively shoots and scores the takedown. Moy’s
cut has remained a non-factor in the second round, but is now
bleeding in the final minute. Garcia lands a few hammerfists, then
gets swept by Moy. As they stand Garcia eats a low blow via left
knee. Unintentional knee, Garcia taking his time to recover. Both
men throw a flurry to end the round, Garcia seems to get the worst
of it, wobbling as the bell sounds. 10-9 Garcia.
Round 3
Moy opens Garcia up right off the bat, Garcia is bleeding heavily
from his hairline. Moy is teeing off, pressing Garcia against the
cage and transitioning into the takedown. Garcia immediately
assumes position for a triangle choke, working hard from the rubber
guard. Moy throwing punches while his neck dangerously remains in
triangle choke limbo. Moy almost mechanically just throwing right
punches, repeatedly hitting Garcia in the temple. Garcia still in
position to secure the triangle choke, but doesn’t seem to have Moy
in imminent danger. Moy continues to throw right hands, now
alternating with knees to the body. Garcia is a bloody mess, has
spent the duration of the third round on his back. Now elbows
coming down from the top by Moy. The right hand is relentless from
Moy. The round ends with Moy in the triangle choke, Garcia tries to
sink it in as the round closes. It's revealed by instant replay
that Garcia was opened up by an accidental clash of heads. 10-9 Moy
(29-28) Moy.
The Official Result
Steve Garcia Def. Kin Moy Decision (Split) [30-27, 29-28, 28-29] R3
5:00
Round 1
Diekmann rocks Wessel with a left hand right off the bat, dropping
the heavyweight. Wessel survives, holding on for dear life.
Diekmann rocks Wessel again, this time Wessel falls flat on his
back, Diekmann attempting to follow with the huge shot. Diekmann
comes in to finish, Dan Miragliotta watching really closely. Now
Wessel back to his feet, eats a knee, then two shots flush to the
chin, ending the proceedings. Just a brutal knockout, making it 11
straight wins by knockout for Diekmann.
The Official Result
Josh Diekmann Def. Mike Wessel KO (Punches) R1 0:47
Round 1
Cleve eats a knee as he scores the takedown. Cleve attempting to
secure the back of Bessette, but Bessette avoids. Cleve keeping
very little distance between himself and Bessette, not allowing
Bessette to breath. Cleve is utilizing his jiu-jitsu skills to pass
through the guard, not gassing himself out with offense from the
top position. Bessette is in half guard, suddenly attempts the
kimura, but fails. Good grappling display here from both men,
Bessette finally manages to stand with a little over 90 seconds
remaining. Cleve grabs the back of Bessette, holding on and
maintaining control to end the round. 10-9 Cleve.
Round 2
Bessette lands a head kick as the second round opens up. Bessette
doing a much better job of anticipating and avoiding the takedown.
Another big head kick makes it through, Cleve doesn’t like that and
presses his opponent against the cage. They remain against the
cage, Bessette attempts a head and arm choke, but it fails. They
separate and engage from the center of the cage. Big uppercut
attempt from Bessette narrowly misses. Now Cleve comes through with
a left hook. Both men grab hold of body locks as the fight moves
back against the steel mesh. Short knees on the inside from Cleve.
They separate again, Bessette using the jab to set up the
combination. Another failed uppercut attempt from Bessette. 10-9
Bessette.
Round 3
Aggression from both men to open the third and final round.
Bessette misses with a punch and Cleve parlays the mishap into a
takedown. Cleve smothering his opponent, but Bessette wriggles
free, stands up for a moment then is taken right back down. Both
underhooks locked in for Cleve, he has his back. Bessette throws a
downward elbow that seems to hurt Cleve. The grappling is the
difference thus far in the third. Bessette is desperate to
separate, he is able to with two minutes remaining. Bessette coming
forward, but his shots aren’t landing. Cleve uses a level change
for a brief takedown. Overhand right from Cleve scores. Now
Bessette comes back with his first takedown of the fight, he
immediately begins working for a crucifix, but Cleve powers his way
through for a takedown of his own. 10-9 Cleve (29-28 Cleve).
The Official Result
Scott Cleve Def. Matt Bessette Decision (Unanimous) [30-27, 29-28,
29-28] R3 5:00
Round 1
Filkins shoots for a takedown but runs out of room against the
cage. Cramer powers out but eats a shot on his way out. Filkins
doing all he can to get the takedown, but Cramer is managing to
stay upright. Cramer now successfully lands a trip and gets the
first takedown of the fight. Cramer is on top, but he is bleeding
all over his opponent from the dominant position. Cramer landing
shots from the top, nothing too crazy, but doing enough to avoid
being stood up by referee Todd Anderson. Left elbow lands from
Cramer. Closing seconds see Cramer land a couple shots. 10-9
Cramer.
Round 2
There was an accidental headbutt in the first round that opened
Filkins up on the head. Cramer circling on the outskirts of the
cage. Todd Anderson calls time, cutting a string off from Cramer’s
glove. Cramer lands a jab then right hook combination. Cramer
remains on the outside of the cage, picking his spots. Two jabs
thrown by Cramer followed by a knee that misses. Filkins lands a
big overhand left that wobbles Cramer. Cramer feels this,
immediately shoots for the takedown and is successful. Cramer
maintains top position for the remainder of the round. 10-9
Cramer.
Round 3
Filkins stalking Cramer early. Cramer flips the script on Filkins,
pressing him against the cage, but eats a shot. Filkins again turns
the tables and presses Cramer against the cage, both men seem to be
suffering from a bit of adrenaline dump. Cramer manages to push his
opponent away, landing the jab with more frequency. Time called by
Anderson, he verbally warns Filkins about his shots to the body
being too low. Filkins trying to open up now, throwing big shots,
looking for a knockout. Cramer slowing down the pace, doing what he
can to tie Filkins up and remain away from the big punches. Filkins
catches Cramer with a shot, sending Cramer stepping backwards, but
Cramer immediately ties him up again. Filkins gets a flash
takedown, but Cramer is back up right away. The two trade in the
center of the cage as the fight ends. 10-9 Filkins (29-28
Cramer).
The Official Result
Dan Cramer Def. Perry Filkins Decision (Unanimous [29-28, 30-27,
30-27] R3 5:00
Round 1
Lavar Johnson comes inside with shots that rock Cheick Kongo.
Johnson doing his best to follow up, but Kongo somehow manages to
weather the storm and garner a takedown. Kongo has Johnson wedged
against the cage, isolating Johnson’s arms and looking to land the
right hand. Kongo has now writhed his way to full mount, if he
postures upright, he will be able to land heavy shots. Instead of
posturing, Kongo suddenly attempts a key lock, Johnson muscles out
of it. Now Kongo is pounding the body of Johnson, taking the air
out of his opponent. Kongo is putting all his weight down on
Johnson, now throwing elbows from the inside. Todd Anderson is not
stepping in due to Kongo staying very busy here. Johnson stands,
Kongo transitions quickly and locks in a deep rear-naked choke.
Johnson wastes no time tapping out, smart fight there from
Kongo.
The Official Result
Cheick Kongo Def. Lavar Johnson Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) R1
3:27
Round 1
Lashley lands two shots to open the bout. Burns already looks
rocked by the punches. Burns throws a knee, Lashley immediately
shoots for the takedown and is successful. He wastes no time and
starts using his brute strength to secure a key-lock on the left
arm of Burns. Lashley is not able to successfully finish the
submission. Lashley goes back to the key-lock, Burns gives a thumbs
up but is visibly grimacing. Burns is now cut on the top of his
head from a sharp downward elbow strike. Lashley just dominating
from top position, Burns not even trying to stand up. Lashley is
figure-fouring his hands and still going for the key-lock
submission, but isn’t able to garner a finish. Now Lashley steps
over Burns and begins working a kimura, Burns is weathering these
submissions as well as he can. Lashley also doing a good job of
pacing himself. Now Lashley postures upright and lands some heavy
ground and pound. 10-9 Lashley.
Round 2
Lashley pawing at Burns who looks hesitant to engage early in the
second. Lashley is doing a good job with the jab. Lashley winds up
getting a takedown, the two men fall in the center of the cage and
the TNA Wrestling champion enters side control. Lashley steps over
Burns’ gut and winds up in full mount. Lashley being methodical,
short punches, forearms. Burns turns over, Lashley begins exploding
with the punches, looking for the finish. Burns gets to his feet,
latches onto the back of Burns and secures the rear-naked choke for
the finish. It’s all over.
The Official Result
Bobby Lashley Def. Josh Burns Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) R2
3:54
Round 1
Ward comes out wielding the right hand, landing one right behind
the ear of McCrory. But Tamdan McCrory lands a left, right hook
combination that knocks Ward out cold on the mat. McCrory steps
away before Jason Herzog even steps in to wave off the fight.
The Official Result
Tamdan McCrory Def. Brennan Ward TKO (Punches) R1 0:21
Round 1
Jacoby throwing the left jab early. Mo goes right for the
single-leg takedown and scores. Jacoby throwing from his back as Mo
comes down on top of him with a big shot. Lawal showing a big
advantage in the wrestling game already. Hammerfists from Mo in the
top position. Jacoby manages to stand up, Mo goes right back to the
grappling, Jacoby throws an elbow that lands, Mo follows up with a
shot that takes Jacoby to the mat. Mo immediately pressures, but
Jacoby is able to get back to his feet again. Crowd audibly
cheering for Jacoby here in the first round. Lawal swings wildly
but misses by a large amount. Mo lands an uppercut after a swing
and a miss from Jacoby. Mo eats a jab then does a little jig that
draws boos from the audience. Mo shoots buts it’s sprawled by
Jacoby. 10-9 Lawal.
Round 2
Mo catches Jacoby flush to open the second round. Now he follows
with a huge overhand right, Lawal smells blood, going for the
finish. John McCarthy is close, the crowd is roaring awaiting a
finish, Mo bringing the shots, right after right looking for a
finish. McCarthy steps in, he has seen enough. Mo with the finish,
then goes on to tell the crowd to suck it with the good ol’
D-generation-X crotch chop.
The Official Result
Muhammed Lawal Def. Dustin Jacoby TKO (Punches) R2 1:13
Round 1
Freire scores first with a jab up top, then follows with a stiff
leg kick. Both men very subdued early. Curran came in for a
takedown, slipped and Pitbull tried to take advantage, landing two
shots as Curran retreated. The pair throw shots in unison and
Curran wobbles backward. Curran comes inside with a one, two
combination but misses. An accidental low-blow momentarily stops
the action, but they resume immediately. Pitbull scores the first
takedown of the fight, but Curran is right back to his feet. Curran
brushes his opponent off and they take the center of the cage. 10-9
Pitbull.
Round 2
Curran slips again to open the second round, again Pitbull looks to
take advantage but the champion is back up to his feet. Pitbull the
aggressor with the punches here, darting inside to land his shots.
Freire going back to the leg kicks, but Curran comes inside with
the clinch and lands a stiff knee to the gut. Pitbull catches
Curran with a shot that rocks the champion, dropping him to the
mat. Pitbull comes in for the finish but Curran survives. Now
Curran retaliates with a shot, landing a knee to the head, followed
by a punch to the head. The pace slows as both men likely
recuperate. Curran lands a flying knee as the round closes. 10-9
Pitbull.
Round 3
Freire taking the center of the cage to open the third. Curran
catches the challenger with a stiff jab. Pitbull lands a leg kick
but eats a two-punch combination for his efforts. Freire still
coming forward with his punches. The pace is slowing here, Curran
trying his best to establish his jab, he rocks Curran, dropping him
again. Pitbull turns it on, going full-bore for the finish, but
Curran again manages to weather the storm and survive. Freire does
a good job of calming down and not punching himself out. That
really looked like it was the end of the fight, Curran bounced back
from absolute darkness. Curran showing some signs of wear and tear,
slowing down and his feet seem not fully rooted to the mat. Pitbull
easily dodges a takedown attempt from Curran. The champion shoots
again but isn’t successful. 10-9 Pitbull.
Round 4
Curran coming out with some urgency in the first of two
championship rounds. Curran lands a big right hook, Pitbull eats
it. Curran continuing to press the pace here in the fourth. A
left-right combination lands for Freire. A bit of a lull here, not
too much going on. Freire seems confident with his position on the
cards, while Curran seems to feel like he is on the losing end.
Curran still doing a majority of the striking work, Freire answers
with a big left hand that lands flush. Curran brushes it off. They
both stand on the inside and trade, they step away to end the
fourth. 10-9 Curran.
Round 5
Curran comes out guns blazing here in the fifth. Freire shoots for
the quick takedown and scores. He has a full body lock as Curran
tries edging himself to the cage. Curran sweeps himself over
Pitbull and winds up on top for a second, before both rising up and
Pitbull taking the fight to the ground again. They stand in the
center of the cage, hands low, Curran’s coaches begging for him to
keep his hands up. Freire landing more here, but the punches aren’t
doing too much damage. The two trade leg kicks, Freire eats a
two-punch combination and comes right back with a left-hook.
Pitbull walking forward, Curran comes with an uppercut. But Freire
throws a shot that wobbles Curran. He hurt the champion. Again
Curran manages to survive, Freire is in control here, Curran’s face
a bloody mess. Another big right hand from Pitbull who is going for
the finish, he suddenly drops down and shoots for the takedown.
Pitbull lands a shot to end the fight that nearly takes the
champion’s head off. Pitbull 10-9 (49-46 Pitbull).
The Official Result
Patricio Freire Def. Pat Curran Decision (Unanimous) [48-47, 49-46,
49-46] R5 5:00
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