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APF 64 - Bubble Boy PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vito Bartone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Can't Tell Me Nothing. Huey Freeman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vito Bartone's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vito Bartone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huey Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartone gets a takedown into half guard.
Bartone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bartone's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bartone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bartone throwing shots but Freeman is blocking nicely.
Bartone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bartone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman is trying to stand up here but Bartone is controlling him well.
Bartone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Freeman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartone trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vito Bartone wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bartone lunges at Freeman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Freeman's hand.
It looks like Huey Freeman has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Freeman.
Freeman throws a series of punches but Bartone moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bartone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet.
Bartone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nice strikes from Bartone there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bartone in particular looking to stall.
Bartone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bartone.
Bartone prevents Freeman from standing back up.
Bartone stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Vito Bartone wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
Freeman tries to bum rush Bartone with a series of wild strikes but Bartone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bartone shoots in but Freeman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Freeman tries to bum rush Bartone with a series of wild strikes but Bartone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Freeman fails to land with a series of punches.
Bartone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bartone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Freeman tries to kick Bartone off but Bartone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bartone lands strikes from half guard.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Bartone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Huey Freeman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Freeman.
A punch combination from Freeman misses.
Freeman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bartone avoids the head kick by Freeman.
No luck for Bartone with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Freeman misses.
Bartone dodges the punch combination from Freeman.
Freeman looks to land a combination but Bartone avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Bartone as he connects with a hook.
Bartone drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Freeman right on the button. Freeman goes down! Bartone follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bartone gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vito Bartone!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between vladimir putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John CarBobble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, vladimir putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, John CarBobble!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CarBobble closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like vladimir putin has been cut.
CarBobble stuffs the takedown.
putin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
CarBobble is not content to let putin control the position.
CarBobble trying to remain calm as putin controls from the top position.
putin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, CarBobble has escaped the position, nice work there.
CarBobble tries to escape but putin is in control.
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.
putin happy to just control the position for now.
putin working away.
CarBobble is being controlled here.
putin is trying to get an arm triangle but CarBobble is defending well.
CarBobble pushes putin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, putin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
putin looks up at the clock and then as CarBobble takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, putin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
CarBobble defending against the ground and pound.
CarBobble really doesn't want to stay on the ground with putin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
putin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
putin tries to score with some ground and pound. CarBobble controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
putin staying calm.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're going to have a standup here because vladimir putin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
putin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. CarBobble tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. putin is in CarBobble's guard.
CarBobble is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst putin is controlling him.
putin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
vladimir putin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on vladimir putin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
CarBobble tries to clinch up but putin circles away and keeps his distance.
putin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
putin blocks a head kick by CarBobble.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
putin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
CarBobble slaps away a takedown attempt from putin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
CarBobble throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
putin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for vladimir putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
CarBobble throws a right and a left that both miss.
putin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in CarBobble's guard.
CarBobble has momentary wrist control but putin slips an elbow through the middle.
CarBobble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
CarBobble is breathing heavily.
putin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. CarBobble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
putin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
putin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down CarBobble for as long as he can get away with.
putin wants to pass the guard but CarBobble is keeping the position.
putin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because vladimir putin just wasn't active enough.
CarBobble throws a head kick but putin moves out of range.
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.
Nice takedown defense from CarBobble. No joy for putin on that attempt.
John CarBobble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
putin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
putin trying to control the pace.
putin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
putin works his foot free and advances to mount.
putin landing strikes from the mount and CarBobble is in trouble!
putin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
putin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
putin punishing his opponent with strikes.
putin controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
vladimir putin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on vladimir putin's cut.
That's time! putin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
putin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says CarBobble as he avoids it easily.
CarBobble keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
putin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. CarBobble was covering up waiting for the punch and putin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
putin pushes down on CarBobble's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if putin 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.
CarBobble scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but putin manages to mount him!
CarBobble takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
putin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
putin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
putin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
putin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
putin looking to control and managing it successfully.
putin scoring with strikes but CarBobble is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
putin looking to control and managing it successfully.
putin with a couple of short strikes.
putin throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! CarBobble has his hands clasped together but putin breaks the hold and CarBobble is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by putin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). vladimir putin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Branislav Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyka comes to the cage accompanied by RTPN - Crossfire. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Branislav Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison lands with a nice body punch.
Boyka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boyka shoots in but Harrison avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boyka really is a fat lump.
Harrison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boyka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harrison closes the distance and clinches.
Harrison working Boyka over with knees to the body.
Boyka is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyka wants a takedown but no success here.
Harrison stalling in the clinch.
Harrison gets control of Boyka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Harrison will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Boyka being controlled here momentarily.
Harrison wants to stand up but Boyka is controlling him.
Harrison pushes Boyka off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Boyka circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boyka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harrison's guard.
Harrison is looking to stand up but Boyka isn't so interested in that idea.
Harrison wriggles free and stands up.
George Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Boyka crumples to the floor! Harrison milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). George Harrison!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rei Herrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herrera comes to the cage accompanied by Pigface. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rei Herrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mohammed Ali!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ali throws a series of punches but Herrera moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ali.
Herrera is looking to clinch but Ali is avoiding it.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Ali sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ali swinging wildly here.
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt - Ali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rei Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali works over Herrera's head and body with a nice combination.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ali as he jumps to the side.
Herrera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ali was covering up waiting for the punch and Herrera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Herrera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Herrera won't allow Ali to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ali can do anything to dispel that myth.
Herrera controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rei Herrera wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Herrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Herrera shoots in but Ali avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ali thuds his right hand into Herrera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Herrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Herrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herrera is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali shoots and misses
and Herrera counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ali's guard now.
Herrera is breathing heavily.
Herrera throwing strikes but missing.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Herrera from controlling successfully.
Herrera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herrera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ali trying to keep a closed guard but Herrera is proving a slippery customer.
Herrera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ali, up you get!
Herrera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Herrera somewhat.
Ali lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Herrera backs up against the cage.
Herrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Herrera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ali avoids it really well and circles away.
Ali doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Herrera moves into the clinch.
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 Rei Herrera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ali is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herrera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rei Herrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ali enables Herrera to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ali manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Herrera drops back looking for a leg! Ali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ali manages to kick Herrera off! Herrera jumps back into Ali's guard.
Ali is working an open guard so Herrera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Herrera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ali counters with a right hand to the body.
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown. Ali tries to sprawl out of it but Herrera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ali manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Herrera defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Herrera defends it nicely.
Rei Herrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Ali.
Herrera misses with a hook to the body
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali gets tackled into the cage by Herrera. Herrera maintains the clinch.
Herrera can't get the takedown.
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Herrera looks for a takedown but Ali sprawls well.
Ali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rei Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herrera darts in trying to clinch
and Ali counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands with a right hand.
Ali misses with a few strikes there.
Herrera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ali as he jumps to the side.
Nice uppercut there from Ali.
Ali jabs Herrera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ali lands with a hook. Herrera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ali is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Herrera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera misses with a takedown
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali catches Herrera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ali has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Herrera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Herrera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ali makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Herrera throws a head kick that misses
letting Ali counter with a right hand.
Mohammed Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali dives in and grabs Herrera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herrera pushes down on Ali's head and hops out.
Herrera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera tries to clinch
and Ali counters with a straight right hand.
A nice combination there by Ali.
Ali tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herrera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ali somewhat.
Ali stuffs the takedown attempt from Herrera. Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Ali moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ali circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ali counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Herrera tries to clinch
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut.
Herrera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ali looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ali circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ali counters with a left to the body.
Ali swats away the attempt to clinch by Herrera.
Ali shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Herrera but Herrera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rei Herrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Ali.
Herrera looks to clinch
and Ali counters with a three punch combo that has Herrera backing up. Herrera nods at Ali to acknowledge the strikes.
Herrera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Herrera fails to land the takedown.
Herrera has a takedown stuffed.
Herrera walks into a jab.
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown. Ali tries to sprawl out of it but Herrera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ali manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ali gets caught flat footed, as Herrera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali 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.
Ali tries to strike from the bottom.
Ali throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Herrera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Rei Herrera wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herrera is defended easily by Ali.
Ali connects with a right hand. Herrera shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali with a hook.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ali sprawls well. Ali wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Herrera tries to clinch there but Ali circles away.
Herrera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herrera.
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.
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.
Herrera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ali.
Ali lands a really nice looking cross but Herrera seems unphased.
Ali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ali closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Herrera throws a combination that misses
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Herrera looks to clinch
and Ali counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herrera closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ali counters with a series of strikes. Herrera will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mohammed Ali.
I think Ali 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Ali!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wes Mimms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Castiglione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castiglione is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by War Zone - Rob Zombie. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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26
212 lbs
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25
200 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wes Mimms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francis Castiglione!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castiglione fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Castiglione throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Castiglione shoots in for a takedown but Mimms shows good takedown defense.
Castiglione looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wes Mimms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Castiglione.
Castiglione is looking to clinch.
Castiglione fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mimms. Castiglione does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Mimms.
Mimms catches Castiglione with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some wild striking there from Mimms.
Castiglione misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mimms will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mimms wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mimms cracks Castiglione with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wes Mimms is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castiglione avoids the body shot from Mimms.
Mimms circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mimms circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Castiglione.
Francis Castiglione seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castiglione uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mimms.
Mimms takes a swing at Castiglione's ribcage but misses.
Mimms scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Castiglione looks gassed!
Castiglione takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mimms lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Castiglione throws a head kick but Mimms moves out of range.
Mimms throws a jab when Castiglione was well out of range.
Castiglione avoids the body shot from Mimms.
Mimms punishes Castiglione's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mimms rushes Castiglione and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mimms softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mimms stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mimms lands a nice shot to the body.
Mimms is working Castiglione over against the cage.
Mimms scores with a shoulder strike.
Mimms throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Mimms.
Mimms is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mimms lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castiglione backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mimms.
Mimms content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mimms lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castiglione backwards.
Mimms gets through Castiglione's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mimms scores with a shot to the side of Castiglione's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mimms.
Mimms prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mimms lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castiglione backwards.
Mimms lands a shot to the body.
Mimms lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mimms scores with a hook to the body.
Castiglione takes a shot to the head.
Mimms gets through Castiglione's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mimms throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castigliones head.
Mimms presses Castiglione against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mimms lands a right hand.
Castiglione is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mimms is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Castiglione.
Mimms digs a right hand underneath Castiglione's ribcage. Castiglione let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mimms digs a right hand into Castiglione's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castiglione's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mimms presses Castiglione against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mimms lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mimms lands a left hand.
Mimms lands a body punch.
Mimms leaning against his opponent.
Castiglione wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mimms scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mimms digs a right hand into Castiglione's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castiglione's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mimms.
Mimms works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mimms lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Castiglione.
Mimms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mimms lands a right hand.
Mimms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Mimms.
Mimms lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mimms.
Mimms's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mimms misses the jab.
Mimms scores with a punch to the head.
Mimms bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mimms works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Mimms. No joy for Castiglione on that attempt.
Mimms lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mimms throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Castiglione colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Mimms as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Castiglione is left battered and dazed whilst Mimms and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wes Mimms!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Afternoon Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Pootawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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178 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Afternoon Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph Pootawn!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pootawn moves into the clinch.
Pootawn gets control of Beast's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pootawn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Beast with a nice head shot there.
Beast postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pootawn holds on and takes a little breather.
Beast thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Beast drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beast jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pootawn working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pootawn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beast throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pootawn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pootawn is trying to control the position but Beast postures up.
Beast trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beast throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Pootawn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ralph Pootawn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beast takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pootawn throws a jab but it's blocked by Beast.
Beast closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pootawn counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Afternoon Beast has been cut.
Beast drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pootawn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Beast thows a big elbow that misses.
Beast forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beast throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beast thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beast is looking for a kimura here.
Beast has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pootawn trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pootawn sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pootawn is trying to control but Beast passes into side control!
Pootawn wants to control but Beast postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pootawn gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Pootawn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Afternoon Beast's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pootawn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Pootawn throws a hook to the side of Beast's head but Beast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pootawn throws a hook to the side of Beast's head but Beast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pootawn misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Pootawn.
Beast looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pootawn trying to control but Beast postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pootawn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beast is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pootawn tries to get to full guard but Beast has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pootawn keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Beast works his foot free and advances to mount.
Afternoon Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beast looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beast looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Afternoon Beast.
I think Pootawn 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Pootawn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jennings's entrance music is Ruff Ryders' Anthem. A fine choice. Rocha is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Refuse/Resist by Sepultura. Antonio Rocha has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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23
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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28
182 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Jennings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha tries to clinch there but Jennings circles away.
Jennings tries to clinch but Rocha moves away
and Rocha counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rocha lands a takedown into guard.
Jennings 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.
Rocha throws a big right hand that misses.
Rocha throws a big right hand that misses.
Jennings working for a triangle but Rocha defends it easily.
Rocha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jennings works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rocha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rocha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rocha is in close to Jennings's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rocha distracts Jennings with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rocha forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocha pulls his head out easily.
Jennings is breathing heavily.
Rocha is nestled in close to Jennings, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jennings is defending against the submission attempts here by Rocha.
Nice strikes from Rocha there.
Rocha working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rocha connects with a nice short shot to Jennings's temple.
Rocha is looking to take a break and control but Jennings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jennings has hold of Rocha's hands but Rocha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rocha is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jennings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rocha on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jennings wants to get back to his feet.
Rocha winds up and cracks Jennings with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rocha is trying to work for a kimura but Jennings is defending well.
Rocha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Rocha there.
Rocha is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jennings is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Rocha!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guybrush Threepwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guybrush Threepwood!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex lands a right hook to the body.
Threepwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Threepwood.
A head kick misses from Threepwood.
Threepwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairtex avoids the head kick by Threepwood.
Fairtex throws a nice looking combination but Threepwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fairtex darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Threepwood trying to control here.
Threepwood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fairtex. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Threepwood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fairtex wants to take a breather but Threepwood is having none of it.
Threepwood is in trouble now - Fairtex has advanced to mount!
Fairtex controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex is landing with some decent strikes but Threepwood is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Guybrush Threepwood has been cut.
Fairtex lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fairtex throws some wild stikes that Threepwood manages to avoid easily.
BOOM! Fairtex connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Threepwood is bucking up trying to escape but Fairtex cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fairtex tries to control but Threepwood wriggling away.
Fairtex has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fairtex pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fairtex lands with some strikes.
Fairtex throws some wild stikes that Threepwood manages to avoid easily.
Fairtex scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fairtex cracks Threepwood with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fairtex content just to control the position here.
Threepwood is trying to escape the mount.
Fairtex scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Threepwood?
That has opened up Guybrush Threepwood's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex lands a big shot there that rocks Threepwood but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Threepwood is rocked!
The cut above Guybrush Threepwood's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Guybrush Threepwood's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jason Fairtex!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Pugh Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Devil on My Shoulder . Chuck Simpson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
217 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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224 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jethro Pugh Rockefeller!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockefeller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockefeller misses the jab.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller scores with a nice body kick.
Chuck Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rockefeller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rockefeller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simpson scores with a jab. Rockefeller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Jethro Pugh Rockefeller has been cut.
Rockefeller blocks a jab.
Rockefeller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rockefeller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rockefeller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick which misses Simpson's front leg but catches the back leg as Simpson tries to avoid it.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Rockefeller avoids it well.
Simpson lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson tries to bum rush Rockefeller with a series of wild strikes but Rockefeller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rockefeller lands a head kick. Simpson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rockefeller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simpson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rockefeller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rockefeller throws out a leg kick but Simpson moves out of range and Rockefeller only half commits.
Simpson throws a combination. Rockefeller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rockefeller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simpson avoids the body shot from Rockefeller.
Simpson scores with a jab. Rockefeller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A cross from Rockefeller lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Rockefeller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Rockefeller avoids it well.
Rockefeller throws a low kick, looking for Simpson's leg but Simpson calmly moves out of range.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Rockefeller avoids nicely.
Rockefeller scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller throws a low kick but Simpson avoids it.
A head kick misses from Rockefeller.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockefeller. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockefeller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Rockefeller is out of range.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Simpson.
Rockefeller throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Simpson misses.
A lazy left from Simpson finds it's target.
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockefeller tries a head kick but it misses.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simpson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rockefeller staying out of range there.
Rockefeller throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Rockefeller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson throws a leg kick
and Rockefeller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rockefeller slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rockefeller throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson throws a hook to the side of Rockefeller's head but Rockefeller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockefeller misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Rockefeller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rockefeller slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Rockefeller checks it.
Simpson moves out of range of the leg kick from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Simpson is out of range and Rockefeller settles back down.
Rockefeller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.
Rockefeller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simpson throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Simpson.
Simpson throws a right hand that Rockefeller ducks under and follows up with a left that Rockefeller also avoids with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Simpson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockefeller lands a high kick!
Nice uppercut lands for Simpson. That snapped Rockefeller's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Rockefeller misses.
A left and a right from Simpson both land. Nice combination.
Rockefeller is rocked!
Rockefeller looks gassed!
Simpson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simpson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Rockefeller avoids it well.
Simpson drops Rockefeller with a straight right hand, right on the button! Simpson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Simpson!
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