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Dynasty FC 9: Undisputed PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jagger Cyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyde comes to the cage accompanied by Papa Roach - Time Is Running Out. Eddie Brock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jagger Cyde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Brock!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyde shoots in for a takedown but Brock shows good takedown defense.
Brock wants to clinch up but Cyde keeps it at a distance.
Brock lands a big head kick that sends Cyde tumbling to the mat! Brock takes a step backwards and waves Cyde back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jagger Cyde has been cut.
Brock has his takedown stuffed
and Cyde counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cyde checks a low kick from Brock.
Brock with a poor takedown
and Cyde counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brock won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brock prevents Cyde from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brock wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brock keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cyde is really struggling to control Brock but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cyde tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brock's legs.
Cyde trying to control the action but Brock is working from the bottom.
Brock tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Cyde looking to control but Brock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Brock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cyde looking to ground and pound but Brock is blocking nicely.
Cyde goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Brock turns into him and now he's in Cyde's guard.
Cyde had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brock defends it easily.
Brock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock slips nicely into half guard.
It looks like Brock is going to stand back up.
Brock throwing shots but Cyde is blocking nicely.
Brock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brock is looking to take a break and control but Cyde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cyde wants to improve his position but Brock is controlling well.
Brock wants to pass the guard but Cyde is defending well.
That's four 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.
Brock is working for a kimura but Cyde is defending it quite comfortably.
Cyde slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brock wants to pass the guard but Cyde is keeping the position.
Brock pushing down on Cyde's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brock is trying to control. Cyde wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Brock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jagger Cyde's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cyde counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cyde.
A short body shot lands from Cyde as the two fighters clinch.
Cyde lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Cyde is trying to maintain a safe position but Brock gets an underhook and turns Cyde into the cage.
Cyde prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cyde doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brock prevents a body shot from Cyde.
Cyde misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brock is trying to drag Cyde to the mat but Cyde just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jagger Cyde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Brock.
Brock pulls Cyde into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cyde wants to control from the top but Brock keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyde drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brock manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cyde has Brock in his guard.
Brock scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brock scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brock postures up in Cyde's guard and throws a big left but Cyde blocks it.
Cyde looking to control.
Brock trying to control the position from guard on top but Cyde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brock stands up from Cyde's guard - Brock perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cyde moves into the clinch.
Cyde can't find room to land a body shot as Brock controls the action.
A short right from Cyde on the inside.
A body shot lands from Cyde.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cyde takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cyde moves into the clinch.
Cyde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cyde is trying to maintain a safe position but Brock gets an underhook and turns Cyde into the cage.
Brock throws an elbow that misses.
Cyde misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cyde as Brock tries to tie him up.
Cyde swings wildly with an uppercut but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brock tries to pull guard but Cyde holds him up against the cage and eventually Brock drops back down to his feet.
Brock has hold of one of Cyde's legs. Cyde is fighting the takedown attempt but Brock gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock wants to control from the top but Cyde keeps moving.
Cyde working a defensive guard here.
Brock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cyde, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cyde swivels and escapes.
Brock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cyde sprawls well. Cyde wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brock gets slowly back to his feet.
Cyde dodges the punch combination from Brock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Brock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jagger Cyde's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cyde counters by clinching up.
Cyde throws a punch but it's blocked by Brock.
Cyde working aggressively here.
Cyde doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cyde smiles and moves away.
Brock shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cyde trying to hold on to Brock's head to control him but Brock postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock is looking to stall here but Cyde recovers full guard.
Brock stays in close to Cyde's body and controls the position.
Cyde throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brock escapes and throws Cyde's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Brock in side control, throwing shots but Cyde defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brock has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cyde is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Brock yanks on the arm and Cyde is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Brock.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Brock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Montourski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunder has chosen Manson - Sweet Dreams as his entrance music. Stanley Montourski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Thunder's chin.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stanley Montourski!
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, Johnny Thunder!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montourski looks to land a combination but Thunder avoids it well.
Thunder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thunder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montourski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thunder misses with a combination
and Montourski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Montourski throwing shots but Thunder is blocking nicely.
Montourski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Montourski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Montourski is just content to waste time from the top position. Thunder takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Montourski passes Thunder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Montourski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thunder's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montourski thows a huge punch but Thunder dodges it nicely.
Montourski is trying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Montourski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Montourski thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Thunder to regain full guard.
Montourski postures up in Thunder's guard and throws a big left but Thunder blocks it.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Montourski from controlling successfully.
Montourski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thunder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Montourski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Montourski trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montourski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thunder pushes Montourski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Thunder misses with a combination
and Montourski counters with a left to the body.
Thunder looks gassed!
Montourski stalks Thunder and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thunder's face. Thunder staggers backwards, shaken.
Thunder is rocked!
Montourski shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Thunder is unconscious as Montourski celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Stanley Montourski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between GSP Fanboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JP Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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174 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, GSP Fanboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, JP Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fanboy tries to bum rush Jacobs with a series of wild strikes but Jacobs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fanboy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like JP Jacobs has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Fanboy. Those never looked like landing.
Jacobs fails with the takedown.
Fanboy misses with a double jab.
Fanboy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jacobs on the side of the head.
GSP Fanboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fanboy throws a lazy right hand but Jacobs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Fanboy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fanboy slaps away a takedown attempt from Jacobs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
GSP Fanboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JP Jacobs.
Jacobs takes the fight into the clinch.
Fanboy is trying to break the clinch but Jacobs has him pressed against the cage.
Fanboy breaks the clinch.
Fanboy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jacobs circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fanboy.
GSP Fanboy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Fanboy misses.
Fanboy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jacobs.
Nice defenses there by Jacobs.
Fanboy throws a right and a left that Jacobs avoids nicely.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown. Fanboy tries to sprawl out of it but Jacobs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fanboy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Fanboy. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Fanboy. No joy for Jacobs on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Fanboy.
Jacobs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fanboy is fending him off so far but Jacobs persists. Nope, Fanboy circles away and we're back to standing.
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.
Jacobs slips a jab and a cross from Fanboy.
Fanboy misses with a wild combination.
Jacobs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Fanboy as Jacobs shoots in.
Fanboy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobs manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fanboy!
Fanboy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Fanboy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Fanboy does no damage.
Fanboy misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Fanboy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fanboy scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs looks gassed!
Fanboy swinging wildly here.
Fanboy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fanboy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jacobs blocks a jab.
Fanboy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacobs ducks right into an uppercut from Fanboy.
Jacobs looks for a takedown but Fanboy sprawls well.
Fanboy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacobs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanboy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacobs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fanboy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That has opened up JP Jacobs's cut even more.
Jacobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fanboy counters with a three punch combo that has Jacobs backing up. Jacobs nods at Fanboy to acknowledge the strikes.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fanboy as he avoids it easily.
Jacobs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fanboy quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fanboy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fanboy taking some punishment here, with Jacobs in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jacobs wants to take a breather but Fanboy is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
GSP Fanboy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JP Jacobs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jacobs dives in and grabs Fanboy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fanboy pushes down on Jacobs's head and hops out.
Jacobs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fanboy.
Jacobs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jacobs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fanboy.
Jacobs with a poor takedown
and Fanboy counters with a one-two to the body.
Fanboy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacobs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fanboy throws a combination that misses
and Jacobs counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fanboy's guard now.
Fanboy is working an open guard so Jacobs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fanboy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jacobs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jacobs.
Fanboy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jacobs is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs throwing strikes from guard but Fanboy blocks nicely.
Jacobs is looking to work some ground and pound but Fanboy has wrist control.
Fanboy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jacobs postures up in Fanboy's guard and throws a big left but Fanboy blocks it.
Jacobs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fanboy wants to stand but Jacobs is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fanboy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fanboy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Fanboy keeps moving.
Jacobs throwing strikes but missing.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Fanboy keeps moving.
Jacobs stands and steps away. Fanboy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fanboy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jacobs wants to take a breather but Fanboy is having none of it.
Fanboy pushes Jacobs off looking to stand but Jacobs dives back in and keeps control.
Jacobs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jacobs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jacobs is trying to work for a kimura but Fanboy is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Jacobs there.
Jacobs looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jacobs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JP Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on JP Jacobs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt
and Fanboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fanboy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fanboy throws a right and a left that Jacobs avoids nicely.
GSP Fanboy is winning the standup battle so far.
Fanboy throws a combination that misses
and Jacobs counters with a three punch combo that has Fanboy backing up. Fanboy nods at Jacobs to acknowledge the strikes.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Fanboy shows good takedown defense.
Fanboy throws a one two combo.
Fanboy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
GSP Fanboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JP Jacobs.
Fanboy misses with a combination
and Jacobs counters with a takedown into side control.
Fanboy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fanboy tries to get out of the position.
Fanboy regains half guard, as Jacobs was trying to land strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanboy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jacobs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fanboy's head.
Jacobs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fanboy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fanboy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jacobs.
Jacobs is trying to control the action in half guard but Fanboy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jacobs postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fanboy to stand up.
GSP Fanboy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Danga de danga de dang - Fanboy scores with a four punch combination!
Jacobs shoots for a double leg takedown but Fanboy sprawls well. He's pushed Jacobs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fanboy looks to land a combination but Jacobs avoids it well.
Jacobs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fanboy avoids it really well and circles away.
Fanboy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jacobs shoots for a takedown but Fanboy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fanboy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A nice combination there by Fanboy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacobs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jacobs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fanboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fanboy misses with a combination
and Jacobs counters with a takedown into side control.
Jacobs throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jacobs throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jacobs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jacobs content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fanboy is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs scores with punches from side control.
Jacobs throws a strike aimed at the side of Fanboy's head but Fanboy avoids it well.
Jacobs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fanboy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jacobs sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fanboy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fanboy defending against the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
JP Jacobs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jacobs 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for JP Jacobs!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for JP Jacobs!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for JP Jacobs!
JP Jacobs wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and john johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hunter might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The DOC vs Earshot. This should be a great matchup!
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179 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, john johnson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunter swivels and escapes.
johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunter avoids it really well and circles away.
johnson tries to clinch up.
johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunter but Hunter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jake Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of john johnson.
johnson wants to clinch.
johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunter as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from johnson.
johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson shoots in for a takedown but Hunter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
johnson shoots for a takedown but Hunter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
johnson tries to stand but Hunter is controlling from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hunter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
johnson wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
johnson 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.
johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Hunter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hunter, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson is stalling in the full guard.
johnson wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jake Hunter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
johnson dives in and grabs Hunter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunter pushes down on johnson's head and hops out.
johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Hunter, looking for a takedown. johnson pushes Hunter against the cage but Hunter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jake Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of john johnson.
johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
johnson is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Hunter. No joy for johnson on that attempt.
No joy there for johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunter as he avoids it easily.
johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from johnson.
Hunter gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is working for a kimura here but johnson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hunter's guard.
johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as johnson controls the pace.
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.
Hunter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and johnson defends well.
johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. john johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunter counters with a one-two to the body.
johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hunter wants to take a breather but johnson is having none of it.
johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four 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.
Hunter seems to be looking for submissions.
johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Hunter passes into side control, despite johnson's attempt to control the position.
johnson tries to bench press Hunter off him but Hunter keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Hunter dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
johnson looks to clinch
and Hunter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in johnson's guard.
Hunter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and johnson dives on top into guard.
johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing johnson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. john johnson wasn't active enough on the ground.
johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hunter tries to roll over but johnson keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
johnson stands up from half guard.
johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
johnson seems keen to control Hunter's posture.
Hunter looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter preventing the sweep.
johnson is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Hunter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and johnson dives on top into guard.
Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
johnson pushing down on Hunter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
johnson wants to control but Hunter is keeping him busy.
john johnson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hunter's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to john johnson.
Well Hunter 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 John Roberts scores the fight for Jake Hunter!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Jake Hunter!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Jake Hunter!
Jake Hunter wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Cowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Cowen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Cowen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao looks to throw the jab but Cowen is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiao.
Cowen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cowen moves away from the strike by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pacquiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Pacquiao. No joy for Cowen on that attempt.
A punch combination from Pacquiao misses.
Pacquiao throws a hook but Cowen blocks it.
The fighters circling - Pacquiao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pacquiao throws a shot from downtown. Cowen moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao slaps away a takedown attempt from Cowen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that Cowen avoids nicely.
A jab from Pacquiao misses.
Oooooh!!! Pacquiao has knocked Cowen down with a huge combo! Pacquiao steps away and waves a wobbly Cowen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Cowen is rocked!
Pacquiao is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Cowen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Cowen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pacquiao tries to bum rush Cowen with a series of wild strikes but Cowen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cowen seems to have got his legs back now.
Cowen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pacquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pacquiao misses with a looping right.
Cowen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pacquiao swinging wildly here.
Cowen ducks under a wild hook from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pacquiao defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Cowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cowen moves out of range as Pacquiao strikes.
Cowen shoots in but Pacquiao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cowen.
Cowen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cowen is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao leaves Cowen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pacquiao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pacquiao throws a right hand that Cowen ducks under and follows up with a left that Cowen also avoids with ease.
Pacquiao scores with a three punch combo!
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Cowen moves out of range.
Pacquiao misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cowen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao 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.
Cowen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cowen ducks under a wild hook from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cowen.
Pacquiao looks to land a right hand but Cowen moved out of range.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Cowen avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cowen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pacquiao throws a hook but Cowen avoids it easily.
Pacquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cowen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pacquiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cowen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pacquiao misses with the combination.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Cowen moves out of range.
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.
Pacquiao thows a body shot but no joy.
Cowen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cowen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pacquiao is fending him off so far but Cowen persists. Nope, Pacquiao circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cowen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pacquiao defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Cowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cowen misses with a takedown attempt - Pacquiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pacquiao looks to land a combination but Cowen avoids it well.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pacquiao misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacquiao. Cowen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cowen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pacquiao.
Cowen slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Pacquiao does no damage.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacquiao throws a right hand that Cowen ducks under and follows up with a left that Cowen also avoids with ease.
Pacquiao scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Pacquiao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Cowen. Cowen gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Pacquiao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cowen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cowen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cowen blocks a jab.
Cowen dodges the punch combination from Pacquiao.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cowen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Pacquiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cowen.
Pacquiao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacquiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cowen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pacquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cowen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pacquiao works the jab nicely.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Cowen moves out of range.
Pacquiao 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.
Pacquiao looks to land a left hand but Cowen moved out of range nicely.
Josh Cowen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Cowen.
Pacquiao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Pacquiao misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pacquiao connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Pacquiao misses.
Cowen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cowen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pacquiao swivels and escapes.
Pacquiao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a wild body shot.
Pacquiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cowen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pacquiao misses with a two punch combination.
Pacquiao dips to his left and cracks Cowen with an uppercut!
Pacquiao throws a shot from downtown. Cowen moves away and avoids it.
Pacquiao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cowen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands a glancing blow to the side of Cowen's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cowen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Cowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao throws a big shot that misses.
Cowen slips a straight right by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pacquiao misses with a wild combination.
Pacquiao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cowen circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacquiao lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao really dominated that round.
That's time! Cowen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cowen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pacquiao's waist but Pacquiao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cowen off to one side.
Cowen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws out a loose jab but Cowen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pacquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pacquiao.
Cowen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cowen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pacquiao circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Cowen to the canvas! Cowen doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Pacquiao keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Pacquiao!
Manny Pacquiao is the new lightweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fard Tard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Stumps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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214 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fard Tard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malcolm Stumps!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stumps lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stumps lands with a hook. Tard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stumps moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fard Tard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stumps uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tard.
Stumps scores with a nice head shot.
Stumps looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Tard with that takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Stumps.
Tard throws a lazy right hand but Stumps sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tard shoots in for a takedown but Stumps shows good takedown defense.
Tard gets the takedown into side control.
Stumps is looking for a sweep.
Tard wants to take a breather but Stumps manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tard stopping the sweep attempt from Stumps.
Tard passes into half guard.
Stumps is not content to let Tard control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stumps makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stumps.
Stumps looking for a sweep. Not yet Stumps, not yet.
Tard thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tard trying to control the position from guard on top but Stumps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stumps manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tard manages to get himself to full guard.
Stumps postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stumps trying to control but Tard is working from the bottom.
Tard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tard is pulling down on Stumps's head to control his posture.
Tard wants to get back to his feet but Stumps is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stumps trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tard working a defensive guard here.
Tard pulls Stumps in close to his closed guard and prevents Stumps from doing any damage or advancing position.
We're going to have a standup here because Fard Tard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tard throws an overhand right that lands on Stumps's shoulder, as Stumps tries to avoid the shot.
Stumps's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stumps duly obliges.
Stumps scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A lazy left from Tard finds it's target.
Nice shot by Stumps.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tard shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fard Tard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stumps fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tard, pushing him back against the cage.
Tard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stumps has him pressed against the cage.
Tard wants a takedown but no success here.
Stumps is trying to drag Tard to the mat but Tard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stumps breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stumps is fending him off so far but Tard persists. Nope, Stumps circles away and we're back to standing.
Tard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stumps tries for a takedown but Tard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stumps scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stumps clinches with his opponent.
Stumps pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tard throws a hook but Stumps blocks it.
Stumps digs a good body shot into Tard's ribs.
Tard is breathing heavily.
Tard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stumps manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stumps is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stumps manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stumps is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tard wants to control from the top but Stumps keeps moving.
Stumps keeping full guard, as Tard tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stumps wants to sweep but no luck.
Stumps is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stumps looking for a guillotine here but Tard defends easily.
Stumps is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stumps had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tard defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stumps looking for a sweep. Not yet Stumps, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Stumps 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.
Stumps steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tard.
Stumps fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stumps slips under a jab from Tard.
Stumps wants to clinch up but Tard keeps it at a distance.
Stumps steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tard.
Tard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A bone on bone clash there as Stumps blocks the leg kick.
Tard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stumps.
Tard looks to land a left hand but Stumps moved out of range nicely.
Tard shoots and misses
and Stumps counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tard trying to control but Stumps postures up.
Tard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tard.
Stumps preventing the sweep.
Stumps trying to control the position from guard on top but Tard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stumps keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tard's head.
Stumps scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stumps preventing the sweep.
Stumps drops back looking for a leg! Tard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tard manages to kick Stumps off! Stumps jumps back into Tard's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stumps is pushing down on Tard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tard is fighting to maintain full guard but Stumps has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stumps wants to take a breather but Tard is having none of it.
Tard is looking for a sweep. Stumps is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stumps lands with a punch from half guard.
Stumps throwing shots but Tard is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Stumps there.
Tard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tard tries to get out of the position.
Stumps is trying to control. Tard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tard wants to get back to full guard.
Stumps working the head and body with strikes.
Stumps has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tard is trying to maintain the position but Stumps is very close to passing his half guard.
Tard tries to get to full guard but Stumps has control of the leg.
Stumps looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stumps is keen to just control but Tard is a slippery customer.
Tard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tard seems keen to control Stumps's posture.
Stumps wants to control from the top but Tard keeps moving.
Malcolm Stumps has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stumps throws a body punch but Tard moves out of range.
A left and a right from Stumps both land. Nice combination.
Stumps scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stumps lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stumps attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stumps moves in looking to clinch but Tard pushes him off.
Tard shoots in but no luck this time.
Stumps throws a right hand that Tard ducks under and follows up with a left that Tard also avoids with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stumps.
Tard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stumps.
Stumps decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tard is holding on to half guard well.
Tard is trying to stand.
Stumps is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stumps.
Tard is looking to escape.
Tard is looking to control Stumps's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tard avoid being mounted?
Stumps wants to take a breather but Tard is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tard tries to roll over but Stumps keeps him under control.
Stumps is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tard gets back to full guard.
Tard trying to control the position.
Stumps is looking to work some ground and pound but Tard has wrist control.
Tard keeping full guard, as Stumps tries to pass.
Tard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fard Tard.
Stumps uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Stumps showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Stumps avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stumps looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stumps keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Tard.
Jab from Stumps.
A combination from Stumps does no damage.
Stumps's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stumps duly obliges.
Stumps has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tard misses with a straight right.
Stumps wants to clinch up but Tard keeps it at a distance.
Tard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tard fails with a takedown attempt.
Stumps scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stumps.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tard misses with a combination
and Stumps counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stumps darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stumps sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stumps uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stumps counters with a series of strikes. Tard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stumps feints and as Tard raises his hands in defense, Stumps changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tard keeping moving, preventing Stumps from controlling successfully.
Stumps works over Tard with some ground and pound from guard.
Stumps looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stumps.
Stumps in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stumps's guard.
Tard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stumps's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tard landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stumps is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stumps has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tard has managed to get both his arms back between Stumps's legs - danger averted.
Tard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tard is in close to Stumps's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tard trying to control the position from guard on top but Stumps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stumps keeping moving, preventing Tard from controlling successfully.
Tard distracts Stumps with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stumps is trying to keep Tard in close.
Stumps working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tard.
Stumps has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stumps is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tard landing with the ground and pound.
Tard trying to control the position from guard on top but Stumps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tard throwing strikes from guard but Stumps blocks nicely.
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.
Tard trying to control but Stumps is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stumps looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tard throws a big right hand that misses.
Stumps looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malcolm Stumps has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stumps works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stumps wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tard is now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stumps has hold of Tard's hands but Tard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tard is looking to take a break and control but Stumps is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tard trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Stumps really 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.
Tard gets the takedown into side control.
Stumps is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tard is controlling him well.
Tard is looking to take a break and control but Stumps is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stumps is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tard cracks Stumps with a big elbow.
Stumps is looking to reverse the position.
Tard wants to control but Stumps is keeping him busy.
Tard working away.
Stumps is not content to let Tard control the position.
Tard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stumps tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stumps keeps working.
Stumps trying to remain calm as Tard controls from the top position.
Stumps tries to buck Tard off but Tard is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tard trying to control the action but Stumps is working from the bottom.
Tard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stumps will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tard landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tard laying and praying for a moment but Stumps takes advantage and regains half guard.
Stumps tries to roll over but Tard keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tard controlling the action here.
Tard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stumps gets back to full guard.
Tard trying to control the position from guard on top but Stumps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stumps is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stumps keeping moving, preventing Tard from controlling successfully.
Tard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stumps has Tard pulled in close to control his posture.
Tard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Fard Tard just wasn't active enough.
Stumps looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stumps is controlling him.
Tard wants to sweep but no luck.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stumps showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stumps trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stumps with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tard keeping moving, preventing Stumps from controlling successfully.
Tard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stumps avoids it really well and circles away.
Tard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stumps as he avoids it easily.
Stumps looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stumps fakes the leg kick and cracks Tard in the body.
Stumps tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tard swivels and escapes.
Tard throws the left hand but Stumps avoids the punch easily.
Stumps keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tard.
Tard fails with the takedown
and Stumps counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fard Tard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stumps scores with a hook to the body. Tard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stumps scores with a kick to the body.
Stumps fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Stumps dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stumps lands a lovely overhand right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tard can't get the takedown.
Stumps lands with a short shot to the head.
Stumps pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stumps closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stumps lands in his opponent's guard.
Tard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stumps is one step ahead there.
Tard is trying to keep Stumps in close.
Stumps stops Tard from standing up.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stumps is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tard trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We're going to have a standup here because Fard Tard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tard tries to keep at a distance but Stumps has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tard gets underhooks to prevent Stumps's takedown attempt.
Stumps can't get the takedown.
Stumps pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stumps avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stumps shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stumps wants to free his trapped foot but Tard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stumps is thwarting Tard's attempts to control the position.
Fard Tard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tard trying to control here.
Tard is trying to stand.
Tard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stumps working over Tard with some ground and pound. Tard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stumps takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tard is trying to stand up here but Stumps is controlling him well.
Stumps missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tard is in trouble now - Stumps has advanced to mount!
Tard is looking to improve his position but Stumps isn't that keen on the idea.
Stumps landing strikes from the mount and Tard is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stumps looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tard tries to reverse the position but Stumps maintains control.
Stumps lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tard throwing hammer fists to the chest of Stumps. What's that going to do exactly?
Tard is squirming around, avoiding Stumps's attempts to control the action.
Tard taking shots to the head.
Stumps with shots to the head and body - Tard looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tard can't escape the position.
Stumps landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tard is looking to get to half guard.
Tard is bucking up trying to escape but Stumps cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stumps lands a big shot there that rocks Tard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stumps takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
You get the feeling that Tard really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Malcolm Stumps is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stumps can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tard is looking to escape.
Stumps with shots to the head and body - Tard looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stumps looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stumps raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Stumps comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stumps has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Malcolm Stumps!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Malcolm Stumps!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Malcolm Stumps!
Malcolm Stumps wins by unanimous decision!
Malcolm Stumps is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Patiently Waiting. Curtis Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to William Hurt's chin.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Hurt!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Hurt.
Hurt moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A combination from Hurt does no damage.
Hurt throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson throws a head kick but Hurt moves out of range.
Hurt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hurt blocks a head kick by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Hurt.
Hurt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick but Hurt moves out of range.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Hurt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hurt tries to avoid it.
Hurt throws a leg kick that misses.
Hurt misses the jab.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hurt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Hurt does no damage.
Jackson throws a head kick that Hurt semi-blocks.
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and Hurt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hurt stalling.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Hurt trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Hurt controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson tries to kick Hurt off but Hurt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Hurt 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.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Hurt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hurt counters with a straight right hand.
Hurt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hurt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Hurt checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Hurt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hurt counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Hurt jumps back.
Hurt connects with a body shot.
Hurt misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Hurt moves his leg out of the way.
William Hurt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson throws a head kick that Hurt semi-blocks.
It looks like William Hurt has been cut.
Hurt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hurt misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Hurt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hurt just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a leg kick
enabling Hurt to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurt shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hurt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hurt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson tries a low kick but Hurt avoids it.
The fighters circling - Hurt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Hurt counters with a right hand to the body.
Hurt with a nice cross.
Hurt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Hurt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thumps Hurt with a low kick.
Hurt avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hurt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hurt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson wants to stand but Hurt is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Hurt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hurt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Hurt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hurt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hurt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hurt throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson cracks the inside of Hurt's front leg.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Hurt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hurt tries to avoid it.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hurt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Hurt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hurt throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurt.
Hurt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson cracks the inside of Hurt's front leg.
Hurt shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Hurt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jackson!
Hurt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Hurt down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Curtis Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hurt scores with a jab.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Hurt's legs.
Hurt blocks the body kick.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Hurt counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hurt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hurt throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Hurt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hurt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Jackson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on William Hurt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hurt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hurt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Hurt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
Hurt throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Hurt tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hurt scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Hurt misses.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hurt scores with a body shot.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurt swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Hurt avoids the head kick by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hurt takes a step back to recover.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Hurt takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hurt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and Hurt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hurt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hurt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Hurt misses with a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
Hurt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hurt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Hurt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Jackson had his way with William Hurt in that round.
The cut man is working on William Hurt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Hurt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hurt with a nice cross.
Hurt throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Hurt.
Curtis Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Hurt counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hurt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Hurt moves out of range easily.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hurt throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a low kick, right behind Hurt 's knee.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Hurt swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurt loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Hurt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hurt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Hurt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Hurt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Hurt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Hurt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jackson. That one must have hurt.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Hurt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hurt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hurt is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jackson tries to work over Hurt's front leg with a kick but Hurt checks it.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurt throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Hurt looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Hurt avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Hurt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hurt misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
William Hurt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hurt lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Curtis Jackson!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Curtis Jackson!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Curtis Jackson!
Curtis Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
Curtis Jackson retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Ferreria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Connor Ferreria!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Durden does no damage.
Durden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferreria fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Some wild striking there from Durden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ferreria sprawls well. Ferreria wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Durden gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferreria moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durden fails to land with a series of punches.
Durden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferreria.
Ferreria tries for a takedown but Durden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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.
Durden misses with a takedown attempt
and Ferreria holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Durden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durden is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferreria has double underhooks.
Ferreria has Durden pressed against the cage, preventing Durden from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ferreria jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Durden walks away with a smile on his face. Ferreria gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Durden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferreria counters with a leg kick.
Durden throws the left hand but Ferreria avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreria shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Durden missing with a left hand there. Ferreria was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durden misses with a double jab
and Ferreria counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Durden!
Durden is trying desperately to improve position.
Ferreria tries to control but Durden wriggling away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Durden holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ferreria tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferreria controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Ferreria 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.
Ferreria looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferreria misses with a takedown attempt - Durden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden throws a combination that misses
and Ferreria makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreria shoots in looking for a takedown but Durden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferreria's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Ferreria.
Durden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferreria counters by moving into the clinch.
Ferreria jumps guard and drags Durden to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Durden stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Durden misses with a combination
and Ferreria counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Durden's guard now.
Durden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden is looking to stand up but Ferreria isn't so interested in that idea.
Durden is looking to sweep but instead, Ferreria has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreria prevents Durden from standing back up.
Durden moves into full guard.
Durden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferreria on the ground.
Ferreria won't allow Durden to get back to his feet.
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.
Durden wants to get back to his feet but Ferreria passes into half guard.
Ferreria stalling away here and it's allowed Durden to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Durden wants to stand but Ferreria is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Ferreria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Ferreria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferreria counters by clinching up.
Ferreria has Durden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Durden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ferreria keeps control of Durden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Durden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferreria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Ferreria counter with a right hand.
Durden throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferreria counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oooooh!!! Durden has knocked Ferreria down with a huge combo! Durden steps away and waves a wobbly Ferreria back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Connor Ferreria has been cut.
Durden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferreria counters with a shoot takedown. Durden fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden wants to stand and escape but Ferreria is having none of it.
Ferreria trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Ferreria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durden is looking to stand up but Ferreria isn't so interested in that idea.
Ferreria stands and steps away. Durden gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Durden.
A punch combination from Durden misses.
Ferreria is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Durden tries to clinch up.
Durden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferreria counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden tries to kick Ferreria off but Ferreria keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Durden on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Durden tries to get out of the position.
Ferreria wants to control but Durden is keeping him busy.
Ferreria is stalling here. Durden is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ferreria seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Durden has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden wants to stand but Ferreria has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tyler Durden did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Connor Ferreria'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.
Durden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferreria counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferreria.
Ferreria is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Durden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferreria tries to pull guard but Durden won't allow it.
Ferreria is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Durden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Ferreria.
Durden working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferreria is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Durden throws a combination that misses
and Ferreria counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ferreria prevents Durden from breaking the clinch.
Ferreria is trying to break free.
Durden is trying to break the clinch but Ferreria is controlling him.
Ferreria has Durden pressed against the cage, preventing Durden from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ferreria drops down looking for an ankle pick but Durden pulls his leg out and moves away.
Durden darts in trying to clinch
and Ferreria counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferreria.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ferreria decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferreria counters with a takedown into side control.
Durden is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ferreria wants to control but Durden is keeping him busy.
Connor Ferreria has got the better of the ground game so far.
Durden is trying to control Ferreria's posture but Ferreria avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden is pushing Ferreria's head away, looking to escape. Ferreria manages to hold on to the position though.
Durden is trying to improve his position.
Ferreria is looking to take a break and control but Durden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Ferreria dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Connor Ferreria's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Durden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferreria counters with a three punch combo that has Durden backing up. Durden nods at Ferreria to acknowledge the strikes.
Durden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferreria counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Durden trying to control but Ferreria postures up.
Ferreria stops Durden from getting back to his feet.
Durden tries to roll over but Ferreria keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden wants to control but Ferreria is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Durden is trying to stand up here but Ferreria is controlling him well.
Durden wants to stand back up but Ferreria manages to pass into 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.
Durden tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Durden working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Durden is trying to stand but he's just given Ferreria his back.
Ferreria trying to control momentarily.
That's four 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.
Durden rolls, trying to escape but Ferreria keeps control of the position.
Durden controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferreria wants to control but Durden manages to buck him off and is now in Ferreria's guard! Nice work there by Durden!
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Ferreria comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferreria 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Connor Ferreria!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Connor Ferreria!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Connor Ferreria!
Connor Ferreria wins by unanimous decision!
Connor Ferreria is the new middleweight champion!
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