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MFC 25 - Quater PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christmas comes to the cage accompanied by Ironman. Vincent Christmas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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176 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Christmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Savage!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christmas.
Christmas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savage circles away quickly and effectively.
Savage shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Christmas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savage is looking for a kimura but Christmas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savage to get the leverage.
Christmas is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savage passes to full mount!
Savage throws some wild stikes that Christmas manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Christmas because Savage loaded up on that one.
Savage throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage wants to finish this one by submission but Christmas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Savage.
Savage is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Christmas can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Savage thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Savage looking to ground and pound but Christmas is blocking nicely.
Savage jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Christmas is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Christmas and Savage has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Savage looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Savage goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Christmas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Savage but great work by Christmas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christmas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Christmas wants to control for a moment but Savage uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Savage is controlling Christmas's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage is not content to let Christmas control the position.
Christmas thows a huge punch but Savage dodges it nicely.
Savage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Christmas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Christmas's back!
Savage is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Christmas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Savage lands strikes to the head.
Savage has his opponent's back but Christmas is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Savage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christmas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Savage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christmas moves away from the strike by Savage.
Savage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christmas.
Christmas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Savage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christmas throws a one two combo.
Savage throws a shot from downtown. Christmas moves away and avoids it.
Christmas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christmas was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Christmas throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Christmas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage swats away the attempt to clinch by Christmas.
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 Vincent Christmas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Christmas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Christmas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Savage misses the jab.
Christmas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savage walks into a stiff left hand from Christmas.
Christmas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christmas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Savage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Christmas's waist but Christmas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savage off to one side.
Christmas swinging wildly here.
Christmas misses with a series of wild punches.
Christmas looks to land a combination but Savage avoids it well.
Christmas checks a low kick from Savage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christmas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Savage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Savage shoots in but Christmas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vincent Christmas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Savage.
Christmas works Savage's body with a nice hook.
Christmas moves in looking to clinch but Savage pushes him off.
Savage misses with a body punch
and Christmas counters with a one-two to the body.
Christmas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savage throws a jab but it's blocked by Christmas.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christmas manages to avoid it.
Christmas slips a jab and a cross from Savage.
Savage throws a hook to the side of Christmas's head but Christmas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christmas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savage.
Christmas tries to clinch but Savage moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage wants to land a leg kick but Christmas is out of range.
Savage scores a takedown into full mount!
Christmas is trying to escape the mount.
Christmas blocking the ground and pound.
Christmas is desperately trying to improve his position but Savage has a good base and remains in mount.
Savage scoring with strikes but Christmas is staying in there.
Savage with shots to the head and body - Christmas looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Savage cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Christmas is squirming around, avoiding Savage's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christmas looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Even with his hooks in, Savage manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Christmas is trying to get back to his feet but Savage has full control of the position and if anything, Christmas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Savage trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Christmas trying to control but not successfully.
Christmas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Savage.
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.
Savage tightening his grip on Christmas, looking for the choke.
Savage has Christmas flattened out and is raining down punches.
Savage looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Christmas is controlling Savage 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Savage takes one on the button.
Christmas misses with a series of wild punches.
Christmas is looking to clinch.
Savage takes one to the chin there.
Christmas misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christmas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Christmas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Savage back to the cage. Christmas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Savage lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage shoots and misses
and Christmas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savage thinking.
Christmas misses with a body shot.
Christmas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Christmas misses with a two punch combination.
Christmas lands a two punch combo.
Christmas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Christmas. No joy for Savage on that attempt.
Christmas misses with a combination
and Savage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christmas misses with a double jab
and Savage counters with a nice body shot.
Savage throws a combination that misses
and Christmas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Savage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christmas moves into the clinch successfully.
Christmas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savage is looking to control Christmas's arms but Christmas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Savage has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christmas's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christmas.
Christmas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christmas tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christmas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savage works the jab nicely.
Christmas misses with a double jab.
Vincent Christmas is winning the standup battle so far.
Christmas misses with a few strikes there.
Vincent Christmas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Christmas.
Christmas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christmas looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Christmas is looking to wear down Savage with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Christmas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savage counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Savage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Christmas looks to throw the jab but Savage is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christmas looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Savage throws a body punch but Christmas moves out of range.
Vincent Christmas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Savage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Christmas was covering up waiting for the punch and Savage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Christmas wants to stand and escape but Savage is having none of it.
Savage thows a big elbow that misses.
Savage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christmas wants to stand and escape but Savage is having none of it.
Savage drops back, looking for a kneebar! Christmas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Christmas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Christmas!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Christmas stalling away here and it's allowed Savage to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Savage wants to sweep here but Christmas controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Christmas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage has momentary wrist control but Christmas slips an elbow through the middle.
Savage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Christmas manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Christmas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Christmas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Adam Savage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Houdson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Barden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Houdson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eli Barden's 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Houdson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Barden!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Barden.
Barden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barden scoring well with a low kick there.
Houdson throws a body punch but Barden moves out of range.
Barden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barden misses with a two punch combination.
Barden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Houdson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barden is just out of range.
Barden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Houdson in his tracks.
A shot to the body from Houdson misses
and Barden counters with a left to the body.
Barden thumps Houdson with a low kick.
Barden throws a body punch but Houdson moves out of range.
Barden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barden connects with a solid leg kick.
Barden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Houdson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Houdson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houdson. Barden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eli Barden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houdson tries to clinch up but Barden circles away and keeps his distance.
Houdson misses with a hook to the body
letting Barden counter with a right hand.
Barden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houdson.
Barden shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Houdson eats them both and turns towards Barden to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barden lands an overhand right.
Jab from Barden.
Barden is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Barden swings away with a body shot that misses
and Houdson counters with a nice uppercut.
Houdson throws a jab but it's blocked by Barden.
Barden dips to his left and cracks Houdson with an uppercut!
Eli Barden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Houdson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barden scoring well with a low kick there.
Houdson slips a straight right by Barden.
Houdson tries to bum rush Barden with a series of wild strikes but Barden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barden scores with a jab to the head.
Barden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Houdson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barden works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barden lands a head kick!
Barden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barden is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Houdson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barden moves out of range as Houdson strikes.
Houdson throws a head kick that misses.
Barden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Houdson throws the left hand but Barden avoids the punch easily.
Barden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Barden scores with a four punch combination!
Houdson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Houdson.
Barden throws a shot to the body.
Barden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Houdson fails to land the takedown.
Barden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Houdson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Houdson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barden.
Barden connects with a body shot.
Jab from Barden.
Jab by Barden.
Barden lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barden connects with a looping right hand.
Houdson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barden thuds a left hand into Houdson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houdson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barden!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barden, as that shot connected.
Barden throws a combination. Houdson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Houdson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice body punch from Barden.
Barden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Barden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Houdson doesn't seem phased though.
Barden dips to his left and cracks Houdson with an uppercut!
Barden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Houdson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good exchange - Barden coming out on top.
Barden bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Houdson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barden jabs at Houdson's body.
Barden lands with a good body shot.
Barden lands with an uppercut that bounces Houdson off the cage and back into rage.
Houdson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Barden dominated that round.
That's time! Houdson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Barden finds it's way through Houdson's defenses.
Barden jabs at Houdson's body.
Barden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Houdson.
Barden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Houdson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barden scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Houdson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Houdson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barden fails to land with a series of punches.
Houdson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barden throws a right hand that Houdson ducks under and follows up with a left that Houdson also avoids with ease.
Barden lands a jab to Houdson's midsection.
Barden stuns Houdson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Barden as he connects with a hook.
Eli Barden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Houdson under the eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barden scores with a leg kick.
Barden jabs Houdson right on the nose. Houdson blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Houdson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barden swinging wildly here.
Barden scores with a body shot.
Houdson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Houdson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barden connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Houdson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Houdson needs to keep his hands up - Barden had a free shot at his head there.
Houdson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barden finds it's way round the side to connect with Houdson's head.
Houdson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Barden's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Houdson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houdson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barden cracks a nice hook into Houdson's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houdson needs to keep his hands up - Barden had a free shot at his head there.
Barden lands a leg kick that knocks Houdson off balance momentarily.
Barden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Houdson under the eye.
Barden connects with the punch.
Barden lunges at Houdson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Houdson's hand.
Barden lands with a cross.
Barden cracks Houdson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barden misses with a two punch combination.
Barden lands a leg kick that knocks Houdson off balance momentarily.
Barden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Barden as he connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Barden as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Barden does it's job there.
Barden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Barden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Houdson doesn't seem phased though.
Houdson takes one to the side of the head.
Houdson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barden scores with a three punch combo!
Houdson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barden.
Barden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Houdson at a distance.
Barden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barden lands a body shot.
Barden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barden lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Houdson backs up against the cage.
Barden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Barden lands.
Houdson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Danga de danga de dang - Barden scores with a four punch combination!
Houdson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barden cracks Houdson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barden misses with a wild combination.
Houdson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barden is looking to slow Houdson down with leg kicks.
Barden connects with a looping right hand.
Barden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Houdson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Houdson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Houdson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barden tests Houdson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Houdson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Houdson scrambles back to his feet.
Houdson misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Barden 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. This is the final round!
Barden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barden scores with a leg kick.
Barden defending well as Houdson loads up on a big left hand.
Barden works the jab nicely.
Barden pushes Houdson away with a front kick.
A shot to the body from Houdson misses
and Barden counters with a straight right hand.
Houdson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Houdson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barden lands a right hook to the body.
Houdson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Houdson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barden lands an overhand right.
Houdson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barden.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barden lands with an uppercut that bounces Houdson off the cage and back into rage.
Barden lands a jab to Houdson's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Houdson has time to react.
Houdson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houdson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barden scores with a jab to the body.
Barden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Houdson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barden lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barden scores with a punch to the head.
Barden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barden, as that shot connected.
Barden lands a nice shot to the body.
Barden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Houdson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barden cracks Houdson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houdson walks into a left hand.
Barden scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barden scores with a nice right hand.
Barden lands with a good body shot.
Barden lands with a right hand.
Barden scores with a hook to the body. Houdson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Michael Houdson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barden connects with the punch.
Barden lands a nice hook to Houdson's body. Houdson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barden cracks a nice hook into Houdson's ribs.
Barden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barden digs a good hook to Houdson's body.
Barden connects with a body shot.
Barden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Houdson circles away quickly and effectively.
Barden throws a series of strikes that have Houdson backpedaling.
Barden scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Barden.
Barden is working the combinations to good effect here.
Barden connects with a body shot.
Barden lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Eli Barden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barden lands with a good body shot.
Barden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barden connects with a nice looking jab.
Barden with a hook.
Barden cracks Houdson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Houdson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barden. That one must have hurt.
Houdson takes one to the chin there.
Barden lands with a nice combination. Houdson backs away looking to recover.
Barden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Houdson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barden misses with a wild combination.
Houdson throws a leg kick
and Barden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houdson takes one on the button.
Barden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Houdson has time to react.
Barden lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houdson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Houdson scrambles back to his feet.
Houdson takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the body from Houdson misses
and Barden counters with a thumping low kick.
Barden lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Houdson backs up against the cage.
Houdson walks into a straight right hand from Barden.
Houdson throws a leg kick
and Barden counters with a right hand to the body.
Houdson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Houdson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Houdson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barden lands an overhand right.
Barden throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barden sizes up Houdson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Barden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barden 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Barden!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges StPierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Colugna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georges StPierre has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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25
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Georges StPierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Colugna!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colugna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from StPierre.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Colugna.
Colugna uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Colugna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. StPierre doesn't seem bothered though.
Javier Colugna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Colugna.
StPierre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
StPierre misses with a takedown attempt - Colugna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
StPierre closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - StPierre lands in his opponent's guard.
Colugna has StPierre pulled in close to control his posture.
StPierre drops back looking for a leg! Colugna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Colugna manages to kick StPierre off! StPierre jumps back into Colugna's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colugna is working an open guard so StPierre takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Colugna lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
StPierre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
StPierre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Colugna.
Colugna lands a head shot.
Colugna lands with a straight right. StPierre didn't see that one coming.
StPierre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Colugna throws a shot to the body.
StPierre drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colugna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
StPierre passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Colugna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
StPierre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Colugna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Colugna struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
StPierre decides to stand back up. StPierre steps back and let's Colugna get back to his feet.
Colugna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. StPierre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Colugna misses with a takedown attempt
and StPierre counters by clinching up.
Colugna goes for a takedown attempt but StPierre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
StPierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Colugna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges StPierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
StPierre is breathing heavily.
Colugna with a hook.
Colugna throws a right and a left that StPierre avoids nicely.
Colugna lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colugna lands with a right hand.
Colugna lunges at StPierre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by StPierre's hand.
Colugna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
StPierre moves in looking to clinch but Colugna pushes him off.
StPierre with a poor takedown
and Colugna counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in StPierre's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colugna trying to control but StPierre is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Colugna throws a big right hand that misses.
Colugna wants to pass the guard but StPierre is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colugna trying to control the position from guard on top but StPierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Colugna dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Colugna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colugna wants it to stay on the feet.
Colugna with a poor takedown
and StPierre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
StPierre is pressing down on Colugna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Colugna is holding on for now.
StPierre is looking to take a break and control but Colugna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
StPierre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Colugna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Colugna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with StPierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Colugna can do anything to dispel that myth.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
StPierre controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Georges StPierre wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Colugna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. StPierre doesn't seem bothered though.
Colugna throws a shot to the body.
Colugna lands with a nice body punch.
Colugna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. StPierre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
StPierre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Colugna finds it's way round the side to connect with StPierre's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from StPierre.
Colugna has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Colugna listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Colugna scores with a jab.
Georges StPierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Colugna dips to his left and cracks StPierre with an uppercut!
Colugna clobbers StPierre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
StPierre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colugna paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colugna punishes StPierre's body with a nice straight punch.
Colugna lands a jab to StPierre's midsection.
Colugna throws a leg kick that is checked
and StPierre counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Colugna's guard now.
Colugna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Colugna controlling StPierre's posture.
Colugna wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Colugna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
StPierre walks into a straight right hand from Colugna.
StPierre gets the takedown into side control.
Colugna tries to bench press StPierre off him but StPierre keeps the position.
Colugna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Colugna wants to improve his position but StPierre is controlling well.
StPierre prevents Colugna from standing back up.
Colugna wants to improve his position but StPierre is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
StPierre decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
StPierre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
StPierre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. StPierre showed some decent athleticism there.
Colugna scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but StPierre manages to mount him!
Colugna tries to reverse the position but StPierre maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
StPierre punching from mount but Colugna doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Colugna avoids a series of strikes thrown by StPierre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Georges StPierre will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
StPierre with a poor takedown
and Colugna counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Colugna.
Colugna postures up in StPierre's guard and throws a big left but StPierre blocks it.
Colugna won't allow StPierre to get back to his feet.
Colugna working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of StPierre's head.
StPierre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Colugna stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and StPierre has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Colugna manages to get his head free but now StPierre has transitioned to an armbar! Colugna grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from StPierre! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georges StPierre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Brooks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eddie Brooks's chin.
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26
180 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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24
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Decent 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Phil Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phil Brooks scores with a nice strike.
Phil Brooks lands an overhand right.
Eddie Brooks misses with a body kick.
Eddie Brooks throws a hook but Phil Brooks blocks it.
Phil Brooks looks to score with a jab to the body but Eddie Brooks is just out of range.
Eddie Brooks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phil Brooks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eddie Brooks wants to clinch.
Eddie Brooks checks a leg kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Phil Brooks checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phil Brooks moves out of range as Eddie Brooks strikes.
Phil Brooks misses with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eddie Brooks.
Eddie Brooks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phil Brooks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phil Brooks shoots in and gets a takedown into Eddie Brooks's guard.
Phil Brooks throwing strikes but missing.
Phil Brooks is working Eddie Brooks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eddie Brooks seems keen to control Phil Brooks's posture.
Eddie Brooks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Eddie Brooks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phil Brooks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Phil Brooks throws a sloppy strike and Eddie Brooks has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Phil Brooks is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Eddie Brooks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Brooks!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Dunowevil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crash Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunowevil comes to the cage accompanied by Highway to Hell. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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3 - 1 - 0 |
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224 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Dunowevil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crash Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson motions for Dunowevil to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dunowevil throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Dunowevil misses.
Dunowevil keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dunowevil lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson defending well as Dunowevil loads up on a big left hand.
Dunowevil misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dunowevil. That did some damage!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dunowevil, as that shot connected.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Dunowevil punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Roger Dunowevil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Dunowevil blocks the low kick.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dunowevil throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Dunowevil's legs.
Dunowevil lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunowevil.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Dunowevil blocks the low kick.
Dunowevil misses with a leg kick
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jackson lands a nice looking body kick.
Dunowevil misses with an uppercut.
Jackson punishes Dunowevil's body with a nice straight punch.
Dunowevil checks a leg kick.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dunowevil connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Dunowevil misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Dunowevil swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Dunowevil down.
Jackson cracks the inside of Dunowevil's front leg.
Dunowevil is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
It looks like Roger Dunowevil has been cut.
Dunowevil takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dunowevil. That did some damage!
Dunowevil is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson feints and then cracks Dunowevil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dunowevil down.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dunowevil is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jackson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dunowevil takes a step back to recover.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jackson. Dunowevil shrugs it off though.
Dunowevil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackson scores with a head kick. Dunowevil tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Dunowevil.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
A short left from Jackson.
Dunowevil is rocked!
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Dunowevil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson is leaning against Dunowevil and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Dunowevil seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dunowevil backwards.
A short right from Jackson.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson works on Dunowevil's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson presses Dunowevil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunowevil is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dunowevil looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Crash Jackson.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson is working Dunowevil over against the cage.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dunowevil backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson avoiding damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson keeps control of Dunowevil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dunowevil backwards.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crash Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Dunowevil's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dunowevil throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dunowevil tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Jackson throws a head kick that Dunowevil semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jackson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Crash Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dunowevil or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dunowevil tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jackson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Dunowevil.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dunowevil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dunowevil - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Dunowevil's head.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Jackson.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson stalls.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Dunowevil's head.
Dunowevil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dunowevil throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Dunowevil throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Dunowevil is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dunowevil tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dunowevil.
Jackson is working Dunowevil over against the cage.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dunowevil.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dunowevil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crash Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roger Dunowevil's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dunowevil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dunowevil misses the jab.
Dunowevil throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dunowevil throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Dunowevil takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Dunowevil throws a big shot that misses.
Dunowevil misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Jackson has Dunowevil up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson is working Dunowevil over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson cracks Dunowevil with a nice body shot.
Jackson stalling.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dunowevil backwards.
Dunowevil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dunowevil.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson pushes Dunowevil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Dunowevil with a nice body shot.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
A short left from Jackson.
Dunowevil can't break the clinch.
Dunowevil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson cracks Dunowevil with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Good body shot from Jackson.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dunowevil wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunowevil is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson pushes Dunowevil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Dunowevil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dunowevil or not.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson works on Dunowevil's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dunowevil backwards.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Crash Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dunowevil is trying to break free.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Dunowevil takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
Jackson pushes Dunowevil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting on Jackson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dunowevil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson has Dunowevil pressed against the cage, preventing Dunowevil from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Roger Dunowevil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunowevil's efforts to push away.
Dunowevil can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crash Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crash Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Thunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Preston comes to the cage accompanied by Carol of the Bells. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 1 - 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Preston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Thunders!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunders throws a head kick but Preston moves out of range.
Preston throws a jab when Thunders was well out of range.
Thunders misses with a low kick.
Preston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Johnny Thunders has been cut.
Thunders moves in looking to clinch but Preston pushes him off.
Preston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thunders.
Thunders tries to clinch up.
Thunders misses with a double jab
and Preston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thunders fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Preston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thunders doesn't seem phased though.
Preston lands with a hook. Thunders tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Preston jabs Thunders right on the nose. Thunders blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunders takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Preston misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Preston. That snapped Thunders's head back.
Preston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Preston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Preston.
Preston lands with a nice body punch.
Thunders looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunders has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Preston finds it's way round the side to connect with Thunders's head.
Preston's corner calls for a 1-2. Preston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thunders throws a low kick but it's checked well by Preston.
Thunders throws a head kick but Preston moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Thunders.
Thunders misses with a head kick.
Preston lands a really nice looking cross but Thunders seems unphased.
Preston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Preston.
Preston scores with a sloppy right hand. Thunders should have avoided that one.
Preston works over Thunders's head and body with a nice combination.
That has opened up Johnny Thunders's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Preston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thunders under the eye.
Thunders takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Preston is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Preston connects with a body shot.
Preston scores with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Preston as he connects with a hook.
Preston connects with a right hand. Thunders shakes it off.
Jab from Preston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston works Thunders's body with a nice hook.
Preston scores with a hook to the body. Thunders takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Preston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The cut above Johnny Thunders's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Preston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Preston displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Preston cracks Thunders with a good jab.
Preston's corner calls for a 1-2. Preston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnny Thunders's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Preston scores with a body shot.
Preston lands with an uppercut that bounces Thunders off the cage and back into rage.
Preston's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Preston duly obliges.
Thunders takes one on the button.
Thunders drops his hands momentarily and Preston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnny Thunders's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Preston!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raylan Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Shamwow (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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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raylan Givens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Shamwow!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Givens.
Nice body kick there by Givens.
Shamwow moves out of range of the body kick.
Givens thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shamwow if he has to take too many more of those.
Danga de danga de dang - Givens scores with a four punch combination!
Shamwow connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamwow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Givens.
Nice uppercut there from Shamwow.
Givens throws a jab when Shamwow was well out of range.
Givens connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Givens slips a jab from Shamwow.
Shamwow throws a body punch but Givens moves out of range.
Shamwow tries to land a front kick but Givens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Givens defending well as Shamwow loads up on a big left hand.
Shamwow throws a looping overhand right but Givens ducks down to avoid it.
Shamwow takes one to the chin there.
Nice jab there from Shamwow.
Shamwow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Givens throws a leg kick but Shamwow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Givens blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamwow looks for a takedown but Givens sprawls well.
Shamwow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Givens.
A jab from Givens does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Shamwow.
Shamwow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Givens with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice sprawl there from Givens as Shamwow shoots in.
Shamwow throws a big shot that misses.
Givens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Givens lands with a nice body punch.
Givens is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Givens throws a leg kick but Shamwow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Givens misses with a body shot.
Raylan Givens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Givens connects with a looping right hand.
Givens throws a jab when Shamwow was well out of range.
Shamwow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Givens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shamwow misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamwow gets the takedown into side control.
Givens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shamwow tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Shamwow tries to move into full mount but can't pass Givens's legs.
Shamwow tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shamwow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shamwow tries to get to his feet but Givens is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Shamwow in his guard.
Givens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shamwow has a hand on Givens's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Givens takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Shamwow is trying to stand.
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.
Givens throws a wild left hand from mount and Shamwow manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Givens seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Givens has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raylan Givens dominated that round.
That's time! Givens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shamwow throws a low kick, looking for Givens's leg but Givens calmly moves out of range.
Shamwow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Givens.
Givens just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamwow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shamwow lands a really nice looking cross but Givens seems unphased.
Shamwow keeps Givens at a distance using the push kick.
Givens missing with a left hand there. Shamwow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamwow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Givens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shamwow connects with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Shamwow misses.
Shamwow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Givens.
Givens misses with a low kick.
Givens misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Shamwow misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamwow motions for Givens to come forward. Shamwow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Shamwow does no damage.
Shamwow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Givenss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the body from Shamwow misses
and Givens counters with a straight right hand.
Shamwow connects with a looping right hand.
Givens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Givens cracks the inside of Shamwow's front leg.
Shamwow takes one on the button.
Shamwow sizes up Givens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shamwow takes a swing at Givens's ribcage but misses.
Shamwow avoids a kick to the body.
Givens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Givens connects with a single shot there.
Shamwow takes one to the chin there.
Shamwow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Givens counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shamwow!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamwow regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givens trying to control the action but Shamwow is working from the bottom.
Well, if Givens 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.
Givens tries to pass to full mount but Shamwow defends it.
Givens looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamwow tries to get to full guard but Givens has control of the leg.
Shamwow is staying active underneath Givens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Raylan Givens wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Givens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamwow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Givens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamwow thows a body shot but no joy.
Shamwow throws a body punch but Givens moves out of range.
Shamwow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamwow tries to land a front kick but Givens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab lands there for Shamwow.
Shamwow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Givens. Beautiful body shot.
Givens misses with a body punch
and Shamwow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Givens lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamwow scores with a jab to the head.
Givens takes one on the button.
Shamwow throws a lazy right hand but Givens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Givens drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shamwow is not content to let Givens control the position.
Shamwow is trying to buck Givens off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Shamwow 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.
Shamwow feints and then cracks Givens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Givens down.
Givens misses the shot to the body.
Shamwow throws out a loose jab but Givens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamwow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Givens.
Givens checks the leg kick.
Givens throws a shot from downtown. Shamwow moves away and avoids it.
Givens avoids the body shot from Shamwow.
Givens defending well as Shamwow loads up on a big left hand.
Shamwow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Givens.
Shamwow avoids the body shot from Givens.
Shamwow lands a jab to Givens's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Givens. Beautiful body shot.
Shamwow avoids the body shot from Givens.
Shamwow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamwow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shamwow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamwow.
Givens looks to land a right hand but Shamwow moved out of range.
Givens digs a good hook to Shamwow's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Givens blocks the leg kick.
Shamwow throws a right hand that Givens ducks under and follows up with a left that Givens also avoids with ease.
Shamwow throws a looping overhand right but Givens ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Shamwow blocks the leg kick.
Shamwow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Givens counters with a shoot takedown. Shamwow fights it but they end up in guard.
Shamwow 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.
Givens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shamwow wants to stand up but Givens is controlling him.
Givens landing some decent shots from guard.
Givens looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamwow keeping moving, preventing Givens from controlling successfully.
Givens tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamwow is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shamwow throws a big shot that misses.
Givens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shamwow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shamwow takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A shot to the body from Shamwow misses
and Givens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Givens jabs Shamwow right on the nose. Shamwow blinks but takes it well.
Shamwow blocks a jab.
Shamwow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Givens listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shamwow avoids the head kick by Givens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Givens lands.
Shamwow throws a shot from downtown. Givens moves away and avoids it.
Givens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shamwow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shamwow checks the leg kick.
Givens scores with a hook.
Shamwow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Givens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shamwow is in Givens's guard.
Shamwow postures up and lands a big shot to Givens's brow.
Givens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shamwow trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Givens manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Givens trying to control but Shamwow is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raylan Givens clearly takes 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.
Shamwow moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamwow swings for the body but Givens moves out of range.
Givens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Givens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shamwow under the eye.
Givens works Shamwow's body with a nice hook.
Nice body kick there by Givens.
Shamwow looks to land a body kick but Givens moved away.
Shamwow misses with a straight right.
Shamwow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Givens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Givens throws a body punch but Shamwow moves out of range.
Givens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Givens lands a jab to Shamwow's midsection.
A low kick from Shamwow misses
and Shamwow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Givens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shamwow throws a leg kick
and Givens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens 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.
The fighters circling - Givens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Givens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamwow throws out the jab.
Shamwow misses the body punch
and Givens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shamwow stuns Givens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Givens misses with a straight left.
Frank Shamwow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamwow moves out of range of the body kick from Givens.
Shamwow lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamwow.
Givens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shamwow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamwow misses the target.
Shamwow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamwow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Givens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Givens dodges the punch combination from Shamwow.
Givens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamwow was well out of range. Poor timing from Givens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamwow scores with the left hand. Givens knows he should have avoided that one.
Givens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamwow was well out of range. Poor timing from Givens.
Givens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Givens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Givens throws a jab when Shamwow was well out of range.
No luck for Shamwow with that takedown attempt.
Givens is looking to slow Shamwow down with leg kicks.
Givens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Givens misses with a wild body shot.
Shamwow thows a leg kick but Givens checks it
and Givens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Shamwow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Givens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Givens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens fails with the takedown
and Shamwow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Givens's guard.
Shamwow stopping the sweep attempt from Givens.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shamwow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raylan Givens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shamwow lands a couple of elbows.
Shamwow wants to stand but Givens is controlling his posture from full guard.
Givens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Givens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shamwow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shamwow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shamwow wants to stand but Givens has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamwow wants to stand and escape but instead Givens has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Shamwow dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Givens throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Shamwow misses
and Givens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Givens.
Shamwow avoids the body shot from Givens.
Givens misses the shot to the body.
Givens dodges the punch combination from Shamwow.
Givens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamwow. Shamwow obviously looking to wear him down.
Shamwow throws a looping overhand right but Givens ducks down to avoid it.
Shamwow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamwow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shamwow takes one to the chin there.
Shamwow looks to throw a body kick
and Givens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamwow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Givens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens tests Shamwow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Givens staying out of range there.
Givens slips a jab from Shamwow.
Givens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamwow just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Givens - just one landing.
Givens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamwow.
Shamwow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Givens blocks the body kick.
Givens throws a leg kick which misses Shamwow's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamwow tries to avoid it.
Shamwow misses the jab.
Shamwow avoids the body shot from Givens.
Givens fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Givens - just one landing.
Givens throws a leg kick
letting Shamwow counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givens lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shamwow will feel that in the morning.
Givens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamwow.
Shamwow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shamwow cracks Givens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Givens slips a jab from Shamwow.
Givens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shamwow misses with a wild combination.
Shamwow 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.
Givens is looking to land body kicks.
Shamwow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Givens.
Givens looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamwow is just out of range.
Shamwow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Givens pinned against the cage. Givens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shamwow shoots in for a takedown but Givens shows good takedown defense.
Shamwow is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamwow.
A jab from Shamwow finds it's way through Givens's defenses.
Shamwow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Givens manages to avoid it.
Givens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamwow.
Givens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamwow at a distance.
Givens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Givens jabs at Shamwow's body.
Givens moves out of range as Shamwow throws a body kick.
Givens misses with a looping right.
Shamwow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shamwow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shamwow moves out of range as Givens strikes.
Givens throws a hook but Shamwow avoids it easily.
Shamwow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shamwow drops his hands momentarily and Givens takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shamwow misses with a straight right.
Shamwow misses with a straight right.
Shamwow jabs at Givens's body.
Givens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Givens rushes Shamwow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Givens decides to pull guard.
Givens lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shamwow!
Givens tries to control but Shamwow wriggling away.
Givens cracks Shamwow with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raylan Givens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Givens 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raylan Givens!
Raylan Givens is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregg Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hurrican Gravity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine comes into the arena with Downtown Swinga 96 by MOP blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregg Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hurrican Gravity!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine fakes the leg kick and cracks Gravity in the body.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Gravity moves out of range easily.
Gravity throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valentine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gravity blocks a leg kick.
Valentine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Valentine wants to land a leg kick but Gravity is out of range.
Valentine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gravity counters with a nice uppercut.
Gravity misses the shot to the body.
Gregg Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gravity checks it well.
Gravity throws out a powerful jab.
Valentine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gravity swinging wildly here.
Gravity lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gravity counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gravity, as that shot connected.
Valentine throws a sloppy body shot
and Gravity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valentine tries to score with a low kick but Gravity moves his leg out of the way.
Valentine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gravity throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valentine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gravity.
Valentine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gravity counters with a three punch combo that has Valentine backing up. Valentine nods at Gravity to acknowledge the strikes.
Valentine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravity was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Valentine throws a push kick but Gravity slaps the foot to one side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gravity checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Gravity misses.
Valentine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gravity moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valentine.
Gravity checks a leg kick.
Valentine tried to score with a low kick but Gravity checks it.
Valentine misses with a low kick as Gravity jumps back.
Valentine drops his hands momentarily and Gravity takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valentine misses with a low kick.
Valentine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gravity has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is looking to slow Gravity down with leg kicks.
Valentine misses with a head kick.
Gravity checks a leg kick.
Valentine tried to score with a low kick but Gravity checks it.
Gravity scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gravity on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left and a right from Gravity both land. Nice combination.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Gravity sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gravity moves out of range as Valentine throws a body kick.
Valentine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gravity scores with a nice strike.
A bone on bone clash there as Gravity blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine takes a swing at Gravity's ribcage but misses.
Valentine lands a nice shot to the body.
Valentine lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Valentine.
Gravity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gravity checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valentine connects with a solid leg kick.
Gravity looks gassed!
Valentine throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gravity counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gravity thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregg Valentine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gravity 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.
Gravity ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Valentine scores with a leg kick.
Valentine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Valentine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hurrican Gravity is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gravity bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine misses with a low kick.
Gravity blocks a low kick nicely.
Valentine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valentine throws a chopping leg kick but Gravity manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gravity misses with a body shot.
Gravity is breathing heavily.
Valentine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gravity's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Gravity to counter with a crisp jab.
Gravity 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.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Gravity.
Valentine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valentine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gravity dodges the punch combination from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a double jab.
Gravity throws a body kick that misses.
Valentine throws a looping overhand right but Gravity ducks down to avoid it.
Valentine is looking to slow Gravity down with leg kicks.
Valentine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gravity is out of range and Valentine settles back down.
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on Gravity's shoulder, as Gravity tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gravity will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Valentine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
An inside leg kick from Valentine misses.
Gravity's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valentine. That's going to slow Gravity down.
Gravity thows a body shot but no joy.
Gravity misses with a looping right.
Valentine loads up on a big right hand but Gravity slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravity connects with a jab.
Valentine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valentine has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Valentine tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentine tries to move into range but Gravity moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valentine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valentine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine scores with a leg kick.
Gravity scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Valentine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Gravity misses.
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valentine. That's going to slow Gravity down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throws a nice looking combination but Gravity bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses.
Valentine throws a body punch but Gravity moves out of range.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravity manages to avoid it.
Gravity misses with a body punch
and Valentine counters with a body kick that stops Gravity in his tracks momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valentine.
Gravity chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valentine can pounce on him.
Gravity takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gravity is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Valentine.
Valentine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Valentine throws a push kick but Gravity slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregg Valentine dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Valentine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Valentine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gravity checks it well.
A big right from Valentine misses.
Valentine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valentine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Gravity is just out of range.
Valentine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravity throws a body kick the misses
and Valentine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gravity's knee momentarily.
Gravity takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valentine misses with a leg kick.
Gravity takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valentine throws a hook but Gravity blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gravity checks a leg kick.
Valentine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gravity throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valentine is looking to wear down Gravity with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gravity loads up on a big right hand but Valentine slips the punch.
Gravity takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valentine looks for the body kick but Gravity saw that one coming.
Gravity checks the leg kick.
Gravity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Valentine lands with a slapping head kick.
Valentine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Valentine tries to work over Gravity's front leg with a kick but Gravity checks it.
Hurrican Gravity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravity ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Valentine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gravity takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gravity throws a body kick the misses
and Gravity takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valentine lands with a straight right. Gravity didn't see that one coming.
Gravity avoids the head kick by Valentine.
Valentine throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine tried to score with a low kick but Gravity checks it.
Gravity looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gravity trying to move into half guard but instead Valentine has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gravity swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gravity isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Valentine stacks Gravity on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Valentine!
Gravity being controlled for a moment.
Gregg Valentine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Gravity tries to improve position but can't.
Valentine taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregg Valentine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valentine has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregg Valentine!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quincy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elliot comes to the cage accompanied by Party Up. This should be a great matchup!
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Elliot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quincy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Jones throws a hook but Elliot blocks it.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Elliot moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Elliot.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Elliot eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Elliot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Elliot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Elliot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones thuds a left hand into Elliot's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Elliot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones motions for Elliot to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Elliot misses with a looping left.
Jones misses with the combination.
Elliot ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Elliot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Elliot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elliot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Elliot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Elliot misses.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones looks to land a combination but Elliot avoids it well.
Quincy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body punch from Elliot.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elliot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Elliot checks a leg kick.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones throws a body punch but Elliot moves out of range.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Elliot is just out of range.
Elliot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elliot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Elliot counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elliot looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliot content just to control the position here.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elliot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Elliot's attempts to control the action.
Jones wants to hold on but Elliot pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Elliot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Elliot avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Elliot prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Elliot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elliot content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quincy Jones will probably get the nod.
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.
Elliot moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elliot throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Elliot checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones stuns Elliot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Elliot counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Elliot 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones wants to hit a switch here but Elliot passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!
Elliot thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Elliot has control of Jones's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jones regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jones wants to control but Elliot is having none of it.
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.
Elliot looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Jones wants to hold on but Elliot pushes him away.
Elliot looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Elliot is having none of it.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Elliot has hold of Jones's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jones manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Elliot controlling his opponent.
Elliot is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Jones is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Jones flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Elliot anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Jones and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Elliot slips an arm under Jones chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Elliot has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Elliot is squeezing on Jones like an anaconda would it's prey. Jones fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cole Elliot!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between that guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Lind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). guy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tokyo Police Club - Cheer It On . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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159 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, that guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Lind!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Lind misses.
Lind fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curtis Lind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lind misses with an uppercut. guy saw that one coming.
guy thows a body shot but no joy.
Lind moves into range and connects with a jab.
guy missing with a left hand there. Lind was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for guy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lind connects with a high kick.
Lind dives in and grabs guy's left leg, looking for a takedown. guy pushes down on Lind's head and hops out.
Lind throws a body punch but guy moves out of range.
Lind throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. guy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lind is in guy's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
guy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
guy can't keep his opponent in guard - Lind advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lind missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
guy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lind.
Lind thows a huge punch but guy dodges it nicely.
guy trying to hold on to Lind's head to control him but Lind postures up.
Lind is looking to advance position but guy won't allow it.
guy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if guy tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lind is sneakily working for an arm triangle but guy sees it coming and defends easily.
Lind is keen to just control but guy is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lind is sneakily working for an arm triangle but guy sees it coming and defends easily.
guy trying to hold on to Lind's head to control him but Lind postures up.
Lind is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lind moves to the back position.
Lind looking for the RNC.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
guy is trying to defend against the choke here but Lind has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Lind Tightens the hold and guy taps out furiously! Lind displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Curtis Lind!
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