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MFC 20 - Warfare PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rambeau Balbeaua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Kenny has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rambeau Balbeaua's chin.
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Solid boxing
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rambeau Balbeaua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Kenny!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Kenny misses.
Kenny avoids the body shot from Balbeaua.
Kenny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balbeaua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balbeaua lands with a nice combination. Kenny backs away looking to recover.
Balbeaua connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice cross by Balbeaua.
Kenny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kenny takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Balbeaua 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.
A left lands for Balbeaua.
Kenny throws a push kick but Balbeaua slaps the foot to one side.
Kenny tries to close the distance and clinch but Balbeaua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kenny throws a head kick but Balbeaua moves out of range.
Kenny has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kenny throws a head kick but Balbeaua moves out of range.
Balbeaua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kenny, pushing him back against the cage.
Kenny using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Balbeaua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Balbeaua stalls.
Balbeaua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balbeaua leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kenny tries a knee to the head but Balbeaua blocks it.
Balbeaua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kenny up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Balbeaua for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Balbeaua avoids the elbow strike from Kenny, against the cage.
Kenny looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kenny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balbeaua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Balbeaua jabs at Kenny's body.
Balbeaua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balbeaua just misses with a punch to the body.
Balbeaua swings for the body but Kenny moves out of range.
Kenny throws a head kick that misses.
Balbeaua scores with a body shot.
Rambeau Balbeaua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balbeaua with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kenny.
Kenny throws a head kick but Balbeaua moves out of range.
Balbeaua closes the distance and clinches.
Kenny is trying to break free.
Kenny is trying to break the clinch but Balbeaua is controlling him.
Good body shot from Balbeaua.
Kenny breaks from the clinch.
Kenny avoids the body shot from Balbeaua.
Balbeaua lands a right hook to the body.
Kenny takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Balbeaua dips to his left and cracks Kenny with an uppercut!
Kenny looks gassed!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Balbeaua! Kenny is backing up but he can't get away as Balbeaua lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Kenny and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rambeau Balbeaua!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Action (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Scott will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rock Action!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Scott!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Action slips a jab and a cross from Scott.
Scott scores with a shot to the body.
Scott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Action moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Action shoots for a takedown but Scott saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Action is looking to clinch but Scott is avoiding it.
Scott misses with the combination.
Action closes the distance and clinches up with Scott, looking for a takedown. Action pushes Scott against the cage but Scott circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Action or perhaps it was just good defense by Scott which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Action. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Scott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot by Scott.
Scott throws a series of punches but Action avoids them all with ease.
Scott works the jab nicely.
Action has Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Action manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Action looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Action gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Action throws an elbow but it misses.
Action drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scott gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Scott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Action misses with a knee strike.
Action connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Michael Scott has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Action goes for a takedown attempt but Scott pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Action takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Action fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scott avoids it really well and circles away.
Action is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Scott. That snapped Action's head back.
Action has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Scott scores with a jab to the head.
Action tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Scott does no damage.
Action tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scott swivels and escapes.
Scott lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Rock Action seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Scott misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Scott scores with a four punch combination!
Scott lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with the combination.
A combination from Scott does no damage.
Scott works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scott throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Scott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scott moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Scott misses with a double jab.
Action fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Action fails with a takedown attempt.
Scott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Action.
Scott misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Action does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Scott lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Scott lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab from Scott.
Action tries to clinch but Scott moves out of range.
Jab from Scott.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Scott is working the combinations to good effect here.
Action closes the distance and clinches up with Scott, looking for a takedown. Action pushes Scott against the cage but Scott circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scott misses with a series of wild punches.
Scott misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Action showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scott.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scott's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Scott looks to land a combination but Action avoids it well.
Scott stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Action or perhaps it was just good defense by Scott which made him look bad.
Scott lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Action backs up against the cage.
Scott stuffs the takedown attempt from Action. Action gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Action. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scott misses with a double jab.
Scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scott misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scott swinging wildly here.
Action tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scott swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scott lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Action is looking to clinch but Scott is avoiding it.
Scott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scott lands with an overhand left.
Action has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Scott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Action tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scott stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scott wants it to stay on the feet.
Action moves in looking to clinch but Scott pushes him off.
Action fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scott scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice straight punches there by Scott. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Scott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott swats away the attempt to clinch by Action.
Scott throws a series of strikes that have Action backpedaling.
Scott misses with a wild combination.
Scott lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Action slips a jab and a cross from Scott.
Action fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scott might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Scott throws a right and a left that Action avoids nicely.
Scott drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Scott throwing strikes from guard but Action blocks nicely.
Scott scoring with some ground and pound.
Action is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
Scott wants to control from the top but Action keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Action's guard.
Scott is trying to control the action in half guard but Action is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Scott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Action is looking to escape.
Scott is working for a submission of some sort.
Scott is looking to take a break and control but Action is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Scott is just content to waste time from the top position. Action takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Action throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Scott trying to control but Action is working from the bottom.
Action is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Action looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Action has his foot on Scott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scott works his way back into a safe position though.
Scott wants to control from the top but Action keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Scott's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Action misses with a takedown attempt
and Scott decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Action's guard.
Action is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott drops back looking for a leg! Action is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Action manages to kick Scott off! Scott jumps back into Action's guard.
Scott wants to control from the top but Action keeps moving.
Scott throws a big right hand that misses.
Action looking to control.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Action had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scott defends it easily.
Scott wants to control from the top but Action keeps moving.
Scott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Action wants to sweep but no luck.
Action keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Action working a defensive guard here.
Action looking for subs off his back but Scott has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Action is defending well.
Scott is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Action trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Action does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scott is looking for a kimura here.
Scott perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Action has one foot on Scott's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Action tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Scott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Action thinking.
Action misses with a takedown
and Action takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Action takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scott cracks Action with a right hand to the side of the head.
Action clinches but Scott breaks the clinch
and Scott counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Action tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Scott counter with a right hand.
Rock Action has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Action showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scott.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Action. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Action takes one to the chin there.
Action tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Scott counters with a left to the body.
Action doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scott counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Action. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Action darts in trying to clinch
and Scott counters with a single leg into guard. Action didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Action is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Action keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Action keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott throwing strikes but missing.
Scott advances to half guard.
Action looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Action missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scott 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scott!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus OConnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole comes to the cage accompanied by Michael Cole's Entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus OConnor!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OConnor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cole tries to avoid it but OConnor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cole to the ground. Cole escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
OConnor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cole quickly recovers to half guard.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole blocking the ground and pound attempt from OConnor.
Cole moves into full guard.
OConnor is stalling in the full guard.
Cole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OConnor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor sitting in guard here, content to control.
I looks like OConnor might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Cole working a defensive guard but OConnor manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OConnor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no OConnor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cole is looking for a sweep.
OConnor remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole is trying to work for a sweep but OConnor has mounted him!
OConnor fails to take his opponent's back.
Cole sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
OConnor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cole has a hand on OConnor's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. OConnor takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OConnor looking to finish with strikes here!
OConnor controlling from the full mount.
Cole has given up his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OConnor looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus OConnor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
OConnor moves in looking to clinch but Cole pushes him off.
Cole leaves OConnor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cole cracks OConnor with a good jab.
Cole gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows OConnor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. OConnor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. OConnor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
OConnor wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cole has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, OConnor has managed to get both his arms back between Cole's legs - danger averted.
OConnor content to stall in guard here.
OConnor wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.
Cole looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! OConnor has picked Cole up and slammed him! Cole can't keep hold of the triangle and OConnor manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cole tries to buck OConnor off but OConnor is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as OConnor stalls from top position.
Cole prevents OConnor from moving into mount.
OConnor controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole is trying to get back to half guard.
Cole prevents OConnor from improving position.
OConnor gets to mount! Cole was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cole is looking to improve his position but OConnor isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Cole wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
OConnor biding his time, controlling Cole.
Cole rolls, trying to escape but OConnor keeps control of the position.
OConnor is riding his opponent, not letting Cole buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus OConnor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cole slips under a jab from OConnor.
Cole closes the distance and clinches up with OConnor, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes OConnor against the cage but OConnor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
OConnor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cole sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OConnor somewhat.
OConnor shoots for a double leg takedown but Cole sprawls well. He's pushed OConnor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
OConnor shoots in but no luck this time.
Michael Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus OConnor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor shoots in but no luck this time.
Marcus OConnor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
OConnor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cole sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OConnor somewhat.
OConnor is looking to clinch but Cole is avoiding it.
OConnor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Cole. No joy for OConnor on that attempt.
OConnor misses with a takedown
and Cole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OConnor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cole wants to control but OConnor is keeping busy.
Cole trying to get back to full guard but OConnor takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Marcus OConnor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole is in all sorts of trouble here.
OConnor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cole is looking to get to half guard.
Marcus OConnor has got the better of the ground game so far.
OConnor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
OConnor forces the positional change into back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole turns into OConnor and is now in his guard.
Cole drops back, looking for a kneebar! OConnor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. OConnor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from OConnor!
Cole being controlled for a moment.
Cole regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OConnor is thwarting Cole's attempts to control the position.
OConnor content to control rather than advance.
OConnor moves nicely into side control.
Michael Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus OConnor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got OConnor 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus OConnor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Dunowevil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Lucatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dunowevil might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Highway to Hell. Roger Dunowevil has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Dunowevil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlo Lucatelli!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunowevil scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dunowevil throws the left hand but Lucatelli avoids the punch easily.
Lucatelli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dunowevil swivels and escapes.
Dunowevil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunowevil throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lucatelli.
Dunowevil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lucatelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunowevil lands with an uppercut that bounces Lucatelli off the cage and back into rage.
Dunowevil thows a body shot but no joy.
Lucatelli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dunowevil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lucatelli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dunowevil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucatelli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunowevil changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucatelli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunowevil throws out the jab.
Dunowevil scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dunowevil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lucatelli staying out of range there.
Dunowevil connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lucatelli ducks under a wild hook from Dunowevil.
Dunowevil with a jab.
Roger Dunowevil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunowevil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunowevil lands with a good body shot.
Dunowevil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roger Dunowevil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunowevil just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucatelli avoids the body shot from Dunowevil.
Nice uppercut there from Dunowevil.
Lucatelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunowevil.
Good exchange - Dunowevil coming out on top.
Lucatelli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunowevil misses with a hook.
Lucatelli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucatelli avoids the body shot from Dunowevil.
Dunowevil digs a good hook to Lucatelli's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dunowevil, as that shot connected.
A jab from Dunowevil finds it's way through Lucatelli's defenses.
Dunowevil misses with a double jab.
Dunowevil slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dunowevil connects with a nice looking jab.
Lucatelli slips a straight right by Dunowevil.
Dunowevil cracks Lucatelli with a good jab.
Dunowevil misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dunowevil, as that shot connected.
Lucatelli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Dunowevil.
Lucatelli avoids the body shot from Dunowevil.
Dunowevil throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lucatelli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lucatelli closes the distance and clinches up with Dunowevil, looking for a takedown. Lucatelli pushes Dunowevil against the cage but Dunowevil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dunowevil throws a hook but Lucatelli blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunowevil leaves Lucatelli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roger Dunowevil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlo Lucatelli.
Dunowevil works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Dunowevil dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lucatelli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dunowevil looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucatelli is just out of range.
Dunowevil connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dunowevil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lucatelli slips under a jab from Dunowevil.
Lucatelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunowevil.
Carlo Lucatelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lucatelli closes the distance and clinches up with Dunowevil, looking for a takedown. Lucatelli pushes Dunowevil against the cage but Dunowevil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lucatelli shoots in and drives through. Dunowevil sprawls well.
Dunowevil cracks Lucatelli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dunowevil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucatelli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dunowevil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucatelli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dunowevil thuds his right hand into Lucatelli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dunowevil looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucatelli is just out of range.
Dunowevil just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Dunowevil misses.
A jab from Dunowevil misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lucatelli is defended easily by Dunowevil.
Roger Dunowevil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlo Lucatelli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunowevil cracks a nice hook into Lucatelli's ribs.
Lucatelli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lucatelli ducks under a wild hook from Dunowevil.
Dunowevil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunowevil misses with an uppercut.
Lucatelli walks into a left hand.
A shot to the liver by Dunowevil. Beautiful body shot.
Jab, jab by Dunowevil - just one landing.
Dunowevil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucatelli moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dunowevil.
Dunowevil tests Lucatelli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dunowevil just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucatelli moves away from the strike by Dunowevil.
Dunowevil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucatelli.
Dunowevil throws the left hand but Lucatelli avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Dunowevil misses.
Dunowevil thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucatelli avoids the body shot from Dunowevil.
Dunowevil just misses with a punch to the body.
Roger Dunowevil is winning the standup battle so far.
Dunowevil misses with a looping right.
Dunowevil looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucatelli is just out of range.
Lucatelli is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dunowevil is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lucatelli.
Dunowevil with a jab.
Dunowevil with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lucatelli.
Dunowevil punishes Lucatelli's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Dunowevil dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dunowevil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dunowevil with a nice cross.
Dunowevil with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lucatelli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunowevil.
Dunowevil loads up on a big right hand but Lucatelli slips the punch.
Dunowevil changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunowevil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucatelli moves away.
Dunowevil connects with a body shot.
Dunowevil misses the shot to the body.
Dunowevil throws a lazy right hand but Lucatelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunowevil connects with a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lucatelli might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dunowevil has got the better of the exchanges.
Dunowevil throws a shot from downtown. Lucatelli moves away and avoids it.
Dunowevil misses with the combination.
Dunowevil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucatelli can do to turn this around?
Dunowevil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucatelli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dunowevil as he avoids it easily.
Dunowevil misses the shot to the body.
Dunowevil throws out a powerful jab.
Dunowevil lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunowevil cracks a nice hook into Lucatelli's ribs.
Dunowevil paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dunowevil lands a nice looking body shot.
Dunowevil looks to land a right hand but Lucatelli moved out of range.
Dunowevil scores with a hook to the body. Lucatelli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dunowevil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dunowevil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lucatelli's head backwards.
It looks like Carlo Lucatelli has been cut.
Lucatelli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dunowevil throws a lazy right hand but Lucatelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunowevil darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dunowevil connects with a looping right hand.
Lucatelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunowevil.
Lucatelli slips a straight right by Dunowevil.
Dunowevil getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dunowevil throws a looping overhand right but Lucatelli ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Dunowevil. That snapped Lucatelli's head back.
Dunowevil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lucatelli shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunowevil thows a body shot but no joy.
Dunowevil throws out a powerful jab.
Dunowevil throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunowevil. Lucatelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Lucatelli.
Lucatelli moves out of range as Dunowevil strikes.
Dunowevil jabs at Lucatelli's body.
Roger Dunowevil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice shot lands for Dunowevil.
Carlo Lucatelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunowevil thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Dunowevil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dunowevil has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Dunowevil!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lane Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrews's entrance music is "Iron Man" by Black Sabbath. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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218 lbs
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218 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lane Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andrews throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Andrews.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrews connects with the punch.
It looks like Brian Wilson has been cut.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lane Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews blocks a jab.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrews misses the target.
Wilson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Andrews quickly recovers to half guard.
Andrews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andrews tries to get out of the position.
Andrews is in trouble now - Wilson has advanced to mount!
Wilson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andrews is looking to escape.
Wilson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Andrews is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Andrews and Wilson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws a strike aimed at the side of Andrews's head but Andrews avoids it well.
Andrews is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Andrews rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wilson's guard! Nice work there by Andrews!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wilson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andrews defends well.
Wilson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Andrews escapes and throws Wilson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Wilson tries to bench press Andrews off him but Andrews keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson wants to control but Andrews postures up.
Wilson is looking to regain half guard here but Andrews keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andrews stands up and beckons Wilson to his feet.
Wilson lands a slapping body shot.
Andrews misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Andrews misses.
Lane Andrews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrews throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
Andrews misses with an uppercut.
Wilson lands with an overhand left.
Wilson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilson ducks right into an uppercut from Andrews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lane Andrews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Wilson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Andrews throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Andrews misses with a hook.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andrews darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andrews throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrews throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Andrews misses with a body punch
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson moves forwards but Andrews connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilson is rocked!
Wilson tries to bum rush Andrews with a series of wild strikes but Andrews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrews finish him?
Andrews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
Andrews throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Wilson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Andrews.
Wilson scores with a jab.
Wilson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Andrews.
Wilson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andrews on the side of the head.
Wilson lands with an uppercut that bounces Andrews off the cage and back into rage.
Wilson cracks Andrews with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brian Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Andrews enables Wilson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Andrews manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Andrews is keeping the position.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Andrews keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Wilson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wilson defending well as Andrews loads up on a big left hand.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Andrews shows good takedown defense.
Wilson lands with an uppercut that bounces Andrews off the cage and back into rage.
A big right from Andrews misses.
Wilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andrews looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andrews misses with a straight right.
Wilson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Wilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilson lands a nice shot that snaps Andrews's head back.
Wilson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Andrews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrews is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Wilson's cut.
That's time! Andrews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A lazy left from Wilson finds it's target.
Wilson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrews is just out of range.
A slow jab from Andrews misses its intended target.
Wilson misses the jab.
Andrews is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Andrews takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilson digs a good hook to Andrews's body.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Andrews.
Wilson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andrews swivels and escapes.
Andrews falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wilson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Andrews is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Andrews moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andrews stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Andrews.
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilson gets the takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Wilson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andrews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andrews keeps working.
Andrews defending against the ground and pound.
Wilson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andrews has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wilson prevents Andrews from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Wilson.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Andrews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andrews has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andrews gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but Andrews defending well.
Andrews blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.
Wilson throwing shots but Andrews is blocking nicely.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilson 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Wilson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance Enforcer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Enforcer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Phil Brooks's chin.
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
2 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Enforcer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Phil Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks moves away from the strike by Enforcer.
Enforcer misses with a low kick.
Enforcer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danga de danga de dang - Brooks scores with a four punch combination!
Enforcer throws a nice looking combination but Brooks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Enforcer throws a series of punches but Brooks avoids them all with ease.
Brooks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Enforcer.
Brooks scores with a takedown into Enforcer's guard.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Enforcer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks 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.
Enforcer looking for a sweep. Not yet Enforcer, not yet.
Brooks thows a big elbow that misses.
Brooks postures up in Enforcer's guard and throws a big left but Enforcer blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Phil Brooks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brooks.
Enforcer moves out of range as Brooks throws a body kick.
Enforcer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lance Enforcer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brooks throws a one two combo.
Enforcer misses with a double jab
and Brooks counters with a nice uppercut.
Lance Enforcer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks misses with a body kick.
Enforcer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Phil Brooks has been cut.
Brooks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brooks is looking for a kimura here.
Brooks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brooks maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Enforcer could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Brooks has cracked it and Enforcer is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Brooks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phil Brooks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between angel rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pacho Mendieta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). angel rivera had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, angel rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pacho Mendieta!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendieta tries to clinch up.
rivera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like angel rivera has been cut.
Pacho Mendieta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendieta scores with a nice strike.
Nice cross by Mendieta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendieta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
rivera is breathing heavily.
rivera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mendieta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mendieta throws an overhand right that has rivera reeling! Mendieta follows up with more punches and rivera is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pacho Mendieta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zion Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez has chosen St. Anger by Metallica as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zion Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin has a takedown stuffed.
Franklin shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonzalez tries to sprawl out of it but Franklin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonzalez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franklin.
Franklin misses with a double jab.
Franklin misses with a two punch combination.
Franklin tries to clinch up.
Franklin misses with a straight right.
Franklin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gonzalez was covering up waiting for the punch and Franklin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Franklin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt - Franklin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Franklin misses with a takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez has gone for a leg lock! Franklin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gonzalez's guard.
Gonzalez is looking for a triangle but Franklin pushes his legs off easily.
Gonzalez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin wants to stand but Gonzalez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Franklin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
Franklin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gonzalez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franklin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Franklin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gonzalez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franklin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four 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.
Gonzalez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franklin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gonzalez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zion Gonzalez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Franklin with a poor takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a takedown into side control.
Gonzalez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gonzalez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gonzalez prevents Franklin from escaping the position.
Gonzalez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Franklin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gonzalez but great work by Franklin.
Gonzalez tries to bench press Franklin off him but Franklin keeps the position.
Gonzalez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Franklin stands up and beckons Gonzalez to his feet.
Franklin throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin lands with a nice combination. Gonzalez backs away looking to recover.
Gonzalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franklin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Franklin.
Franklin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gonzalez takes one to the side of the head.
Franklin scores with the left hand. Gonzalez knows he should have avoided that one.
Franklin misses with a takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin is pushing Gonzalez's head away, looking to escape. Gonzalez manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gonzalez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Franklin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gonzalez but great work by Franklin.
Gonzalez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is defending well.
Gonzalez actively working from the bottom here.
Gonzalez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franklin pulls his head out easily.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Franklin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Franklin with a poor takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez has gone for a leg lock! Franklin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gonzalez's guard.
Franklin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zion Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Franklin scores with a nice strike.
Franklin drives through and clinches with Gonzalez against the cage.
Franklin is trying to force a seperation but Gonzalez has the dominant position.
Franklin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Franklin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gonzalez swings around for an armbar but Franklin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gonzalez's guard.
Franklin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gonzalez is looking for a triangle but Franklin pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gonzalez looking for a triangle here. Franklin is fighting it but it looks tight! Gonzalez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Franklin is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zion Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Shabadoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leeroy comes to the cage accompanied by Boondocks Theme Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leeroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Shabadoo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeroy lands a right hook to the body.
Leeroy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shabadoo looks to land a right hand but Leeroy moved out of range.
Shabadoo misses the body punch
and Leeroy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shabadoo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shabadoo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Leeroy blocks a jab.
Shabadoo slips under a jab from Leeroy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shabadoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut lands for Shabadoo. That snapped Leeroy's head back.
Leeroy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shabadoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leeroy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leeroy throws a low kick but Shabadoo moves out of range easily.
Leeroy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leeroy blocks a jab.
Leeroy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabadoo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Leeroy counters with a good low kick that Shabadoo was not able to check.
Leeroy avoids the head kick by Shabadoo.
Leeroy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shabadoo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leeroy.
Jab by Shabadoo.
Leeroy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shabadoo throws out the jab.
Leeroy avoids the body shot from Shabadoo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shabadoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shabadoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shabadoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shabadoo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leeroy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joey Shabadoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leeroy loads up on a big right hand but Shabadoo slips the punch.
Leeroy throws a leg kick which misses Shabadoo's front leg but catches the back leg as Shabadoo tries to avoid it.
Shabadoo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leeroy to score with a decent uppercut.
Shabadoo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy avoids the head kick by Shabadoo.
Some wild striking there from Shabadoo.
Leeroy moves out of range of the strikes.
Shabadoo takes one on the button.
Shabadoo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Leeroy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leeroy avoids the body shot from Shabadoo.
Leeroy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shabadoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leeroy checks a low kick from Shabadoo.
A lazy left from Leeroy finds it's target.
Shabadoo ducks under a wild hook from Leeroy.
Shabadoo tests Leeroy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Shabadoo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leeroy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shabadoo manages to avoid it.
Leeroy throws a hook but Shabadoo blocks it.
Shabadoo moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shabadoo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leeroy.
Shabadoo throws a head punch that misses.
Shabadoo stalling in the clinch but Leeroy improves position.
Leeroy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Leeroy trying to control the position but instead, Shabadoo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leeroy into the cage.
Leeroy prevents a body shot from Shabadoo.
Leeroy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leeroy feints and then cracks Shabadoo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shabadoo down.
A big right from Leeroy misses.
A punch combination from Shabadoo misses.
Leeroy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leeroy scores with a nice head shot.
Leeroy misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Leeroy misses the target.
Shabadoo blocks a head kick by Leeroy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shabadoo throws out the jab.
Leeroy scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Shabadoo.
Shabadoo misses with a body shot.
Leeroy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shabadoo looks for the body kick but Leeroy saw that one coming.
Shabadoo blocks a leg kick.
Leeroy ducks under a wild hook from Shabadoo.
Shabadoo rushes Leeroy and presses him up against the cage.
Shabadoo misses with a punch on the inside.
Shabadoo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leeroy.
A short body shot lands from Shabadoo as the two fighters clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short uppercut from Shabadoo.
A right handed body shot lands from Shabadoo.
Leeroy breaks the clinch.
Leeroy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shabadoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leeroy connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Leeroy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Leeroy cracks the inside of Shabadoo's front leg.
Shabadoo throws a lazy right hand but Leeroy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leeroy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shabadoo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shabadoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shabadoo throws an overhand right that lands on Leeroy's shoulder, as Leeroy tries to avoid the shot.
Shabadoo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leeroy.
Leeroy throws a shot from downtown. Shabadoo moves away and avoids it.
Shabadoo avoids the body shot from Leeroy.
Shabadoo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shabadoo misses with a head kick.
Shabadoo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shabadoo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Leeroy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shabadoo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shabadoo misses with a straight right.
Leeroy moves out of range of the strikes.
Leeroy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shabadoo.
Nice defenses there by Leeroy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeroy misses with a wild body shot.
Shabadoo scores with a jab.
Leeroy throws a front kick aimed at Shabadoo's knee but Shabadoo avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Shabadoo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leeroy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leeroy lands with an uppercut that bounces Shabadoo off the cage and back into rage.
Shabadoo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leeroy - that will leave a mark!
A slow jab from Leeroy misses its intended target.
Leeroy cracks the inside of Shabadoo's front leg.
Shabadoo shoots in and gets a takedown into Leeroy's guard.
Shabadoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leeroy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shabadoo stopping the sweep attempt from Leeroy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo trying to control but Leeroy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shabadoo advances position into side control!
Shabadoo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leeroy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shabadoo's guard! Nice work there by Leeroy!
Leeroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Shabadoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shabadoo is trying to control the position but Leeroy postures up.
Leeroy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Leeroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Shabadoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leeroy stands and throws Shabadoo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Leeroy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shabadoo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee asks Leeroy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Leeroy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shabadoo tries to improve position but can't.
Shabadoo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shabadoo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shabadoo actively working from the bottom here.
Shabadoo is breathing heavily.
Shabadoo tries to get to full guard but Leeroy has control of the leg.
Leeroy tries to pass to full mount but Shabadoo defends it.
Leeroy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Leeroy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shabadoo throws a sloppy head kick
and Leeroy counters with a nice leg kick.
Leeroy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shabadoo counters with a left to the body.
Shabadoo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shabadoo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Shabadoo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Shabadoo misses the target.
Leeroy throws a leg kick
and Shabadoo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Leeroy's knee momentarily.
Leeroy shoots in for a takedown but Shabadoo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Leeroy misses.
Leeroy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shabadoo doesn't seem bothered though.
Shabadoo loads up on a big right hand but Leeroy slips the punch.
Shabadoo throws a jab but it's blocked by Leeroy.
Shabadoo thows a leg kick but Leeroy checks it
and Leeroy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shabadoo's knee momentarily.
Shabadoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leeroy misses with a looping left.
Leeroy throws a sloppy head kick and Shabadoo moves out of range easily.
Shabadoo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeroy avoids the body shot from Shabadoo.
Leeroy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leeroy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leeroy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leeroy clobbers Shabadoo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shabadoo walks into a left hand.
Leeroy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shabadoo is out of range.
Leeroy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shabadoo tries to clinch but Leeroy is having none of it.
Leeroy throws a jab but it's blocked by Shabadoo.
Shabadoo avoids the body shot from Leeroy.
Shabadoo throws a shot from downtown. Leeroy moves away and avoids it.
Leeroy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabadoo moves away.
Leeroy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shabadoo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Shabadoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bruce Leeroy is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shabadoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leeroy manages to avoid it.
Shabadoo thuds his right hand into Leeroy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leeroy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shabadoo throws out the jab.
Shabadoo looks to land a right hand but Leeroy moved out of range.
Shabadoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leeroy.
Shabadoo throws a head kick that misses.
Joey Shabadoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leeroy thuds a left hand into Shabadoo's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shabadoo. Leeroy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leeroy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shabadoo.
Leeroy misses with a few strikes there.
Leeroy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leeroy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leeroy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy misses the shot to the body.
Bruce Leeroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leeroy blocks a jab.
Leeroy throws a body kick that misses.
Leeroy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leeroy scores with a hook to the body. Shabadoo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shabadoo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Leeroy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leeroy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leeroy misses with a leg kick
enabling Shabadoo to counter with a crisp jab.
Shabadoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leeroy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabadoo moves away.
Shabadoo misses with a double jab.
Shabadoo scores with a jab.
Shabadoo takes a swing at Leeroy's ribcage but misses.
Shabadoo throws a head kick that misses
and Leeroy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Shabadoo blocks the leg kick.
Leeroy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leeroy lands a slapping body shot.
Leeroy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shabadoo.
Shabadoo swings for the body but Leeroy moves out of range.
Leeroy throws a jab but it's blocked by Shabadoo.
Leeroy misses with a head kick.
Leeroy lands with a slapping head kick.
Shabadoo checks the leg kick.
Leeroy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shabadoo tries to land a leg kick but Leeroy saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leeroy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shabadoo throws a big shot that misses.
Leeroy avoids the head kick by Shabadoo.
Leeroy feints and then cracks Shabadoo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shabadoo down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Leeroy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leeroy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Leeroy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil The Phantom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregg Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Phantom kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Super Freak. Valentine has chosen Downtown Swinga 96 by MOP as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil The Phantom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregg Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Phantom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valentine tries to avoid it but The Phantom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valentine to the ground. Valentine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Phantom decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The Phantom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valentine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The Phantom with the ground and pound but Valentine uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The Phantom trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Phantom has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Phantom is working Valentine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Phantom wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
The Phantom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valentine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valentine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Phantom landing with the ground and pound.
The Phantom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Phantom trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Valentine manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The Phantom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valentine's guard.
Valentine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Phantom.
The Phantom trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Phantom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Phantom throws and elbow that misses. Valentine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Phantom's guard. Nice move by Valentine!
The Phantom wants to sweep here but Valentine controlling him for the moment.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Phantom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Phantom controls Valentine momentarily but Valentine frees himself.
The Phantom looking for a sweep. Not yet The Phantom, not yet.
The Phantom keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valentine preventing the sweep.
Valentine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gregg Valentine was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No luck for The Phantom with that takedown attempt.
The Phantom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valentine is fending him off so far but The Phantom persists. Nope, Valentine circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil The Phantom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Phantom shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Phantom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Valentine punching from the bottom.
The Phantom wants to pass to mount but Valentine is defending the position.
Valentine regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from The Phantom.
The Phantom slips nicely into half guard.
Valentine manages to get to full guard.
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.
The Phantom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Valentine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Valentine is keen to just control but The Phantom is a slippery customer.
The Phantom works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Phantom is trying to control the position but Valentine postures up.
The Phantom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Phantom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil The Phantom dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The Phantom closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Valentine quickly recovers to half guard.
Valentine gets full guard.
The Phantom wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Valentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentine, not yet.
The Phantom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Phantom wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Valentine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Phantom is in close to Valentine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Phantom postures up in Valentine's guard and throws a big left but Valentine blocks it.
Valentine looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Phantom is one step ahead there.
The Phantom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Phantom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Valentine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Phantom passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine parries the strikes from The Phantom easily there. The Phantom is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Valentine to escape.
The Phantom works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Valentine takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The Phantom misses with the ground and pound.
Valentine dodges the ground and pound from The Phantom.
Valentine takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The Phantom lands a nice forearm strike.
Valentine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Phantom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valentine keeps working.
The Phantom working the ground and pound but Valentine is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Phantom is looking to take a break and control but Valentine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Phantom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Valentine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Valentine regains half guard.
The Phantom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Phantom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valentine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The Phantom prevents Valentine from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Phantom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valentine keeps working.
The Phantom working Valentine over with strikes.
The Phantom slips a nice elbow through Valentine's hands, connecting with Valentine's forehead.
Valentine tries to roll over but The Phantom keeps him under control.
Valentine has hold of The Phantom's hands but The Phantom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Valentine blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Phantom.
Valentine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Phantom scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Phantom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil The Phantom dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The Phantom shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Valentine's guard.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing The Phantom from controlling successfully.
The Phantom preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Phantom thows a big elbow that misses.
The Phantom looking to sit in guard and control but Valentine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The Phantom working a defensive guard but Valentine passes into half guard.
Valentine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The Phantom gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine wants to control from the top but The Phantom keeps moving.
The Phantom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valentine is one step ahead there.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but The Phantom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Phantom striking from his own guard.
Valentine won't allow The Phantom to sweep him here.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but The Phantom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Valentine is pushing down on The Phantom's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Phantom is fighting to maintain full guard but Valentine has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
The Phantom wants to get back to full guard.
The Phantom is working hard here to advance position.
Valentine is looking to take a break and control but The Phantom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Phantom moves into full guard.
The Phantom manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The Phantom working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Phantom connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The Phantom is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Valentine can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Gregg Valentine has been cut.
The Phantom working the ground and pound effectively.
The Phantom has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Valentine's face.
The Phantom lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The Phantom raining down shots from the mount!
The cut above Gregg Valentine's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Phantom scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gregg Valentine's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gregg Valentine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phil The Phantom!
Phil The Phantom is the new welterweight champion!
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