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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Percy Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rice has chosen Pretty Boy Percy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Snuka!
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, Percy Rice!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Rice as he connects with a hook.
Snuka moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Snuka.
A short right from Rice on the inside.
Rice misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Snuka.
It looks like Percy Rice has been cut.
Rice with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Snuka lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Snuka.
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!
Snuka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rice or not.
Rice looks gassed!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snuka.
Snuka is stalling here.
Snuka scores with a hook to the body.
Snuka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Snuka.
Snuka connects with a big uppercut there that sends Rice tumbling to the ground! Snuka follows him down into his guard.
Rice is rocked!
Snuka arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Rice's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Snuka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Payne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Mark Chapman has been cut.
Mark Chapman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chapman fails with a takedown attempt.
Chapman throws a push kick but Payne slaps the foot to one side.
Payne is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Chapman hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Victor Payne!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hotts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Rumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hotts comes to the cage accompanied by "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley. Barney Rumble has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Hotts!
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, Barney Rumble!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hotts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rumble.
Rumble shoots in but Hotts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rumble takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rumble drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hotts wants to stand and escape but Rumble is having none of it.
Hotts keeping moving, preventing Rumble from controlling successfully.
Hotts wants to sweep but no luck.
Hotts is trying to control the position but Rumble postures up.
Rumble stopping the sweep attempt from Hotts.
Rumble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble landing some decent shots from guard.
Rumble content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rumble trying to control but Hotts is working from the bottom.
Hotts wants to stand and escape but Rumble is having none of it.
Rumble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rumble trying to control but Hotts is working from the bottom.
Hotts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rumble on the ground.
Rumble distracts Hotts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rumble passes Hotts's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rumble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hotts keeps working.
Rumble tries to pass to full mount but Hotts defends it.
Hotts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hotts tries to get out of the position.
Hotts is trying to stand.
Hotts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rumble.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rumble lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rumble passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hotts is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hotts is working hard here to advance position.
Rumble lands a big shot there that rocks Hotts but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rumble working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rumble fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rumble looking to control but Hotts is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rumble lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hotts is trying desperately to improve position.
Rumble is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Rumble extends the arm and Hotts is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barney Rumble!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maritn Boudreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Currie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boudreaux kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Prince. Currie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. LL Cool J - Mamma Said Knock You Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maritn Boudreaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Currie!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to de liver by Currie. Beautiful body shot.
Currie keeps the fight on the outside.
Boudreaux misses with a low kick.
Boudreaux tries to clinch but Currie is having none of it.
Currie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Currie is working Boudreaux over against the cage.
Currie gets through Boudreaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boudreaux tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boudreaux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Currie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boudreaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maritn Boudreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boudreaux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Currie tries to avoid it but Boudreaux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Currie to the ground. Currie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boudreaux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Currie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Currie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boudreaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boudreaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boudreaux is breathing heavily.
Boudreaux wants to clinch
and Currie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Currie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boudreaux takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Currie lands a jab to Boudreaux's midsection.
A left and a right from Currie both land. Nice combination.
A shot to de liver by Currie. Beautiful body shot.
Currie connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boudreaux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Currie connects with a body shot.
Currie connects with a nice looking jab.
Currie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Currie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boudreaux rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheers as Currie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boudreaux doesn't seem phased though.
Boudreaux is rocked!
Currie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Currie as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Currie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Currie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
A short right from Currie on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Currie.
Currie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
Currie lands a nice shot to the body.
Currie lands with a left to the head.
Currie works on Boudreaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Boudreaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Currie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Currie.
Nice body punch from Currie.
Boudreaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Currie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Currie scores with a shot to the side of Boudreaux's head.
Currie lands a shoulder strike.
Currie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
Currie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boudreauxs head.
A short left from Currie.
Currie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boudreaux misses with a knee to the head.
Currie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boudreaux or not.
Currie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Currie lands a left hand.
Currie scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Currie.
Currie scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Currie.
Currie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Currie lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Currie.
Nice body punch from Currie - that landed with a thud.
Currie lands with a short shot to the head.
Currie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Currie.
A body shot lands from Currie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Currie digs a right hand into Boudreaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boudreaux's gas tank.
Currie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Currie lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Currie.
Currie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Currie.
Currie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Currie.
A short right from Currie.
A nice right hand lands inside from Currie.
Currie lands a hook that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
Currie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Currie is working Boudreaux over against the cage.
Currie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Currie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Currie works on Boudreaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Currie works on Boudreaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Currie cracks Boudreaux with a nice body shot.
Currie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
Currie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boudreauxs head.
Currie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Currie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
A short right from Currie on the inside.
Currie is working Boudreaux over against the cage.
Currie lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Currie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Currie lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Currie.
Currie gets through Boudreaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Currie.
Currie digs a right hand underneath Boudreaux's ribcage. Boudreaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Currie lands a hook that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Currie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Currie.
A right handed body shot lands from Currie.
Nice body punch from Currie - that landed with a thud.
Currie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Currie.
Currie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Currie lands with a light punch inside.
Currie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Currie lands a shoulder strike.
Currie scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boudreaux looking to throw knees to the head but Currie is blocking nicely.
Currie pushes Boudreaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Currie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Currie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boudreaux throws a knee to the head but misses.
Currie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Currie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Currie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Currie lands a big shot that drops Boudreaux! Can he finish him?
Oh Boudreaux is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Currie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boudreaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Currie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boudreaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boudreaux seems to have got his legs back now.
Boudreaux being controlled here, momentarily.
Boudreaux keeping moving, preventing Currie from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Currie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boudreaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Currie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Currie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Currie trying to control but Boudreaux is working from the bottom.
Currie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boudreaux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
Currie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boudreaux has an active guard here but Currie has managed to pass into half guard.
Currie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boudreaux trying to hold on to Currie's head to control him but Currie postures up.
Boudreaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Currie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux wants to get back to full guard.
Boudreaux has hold of Currie's hands but Currie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boudreaux tries to roll over but Currie keeps him under control.
Boudreaux trying to control but Currie postures up.
Currie is trying to control. Boudreaux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boudreaux tries to clinch
and Currie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Currie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Currie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boudreauxs head.
Currie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
Currie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Currie lands a nice uppercut.
Boudreaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Currie throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux needs to keep his hands up - Currie had a free shot at his head there.
Currie scores with a hook to the body. Boudreaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Currie misses with a wild body shot.
Boudreaux shoots in looking for a takedown. Currie tries to sprawl out of it but Boudreaux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Currie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
David Currie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boudreaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Currie.
Boudreaux wants to clinch but Currie slips to the side
and Currie counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Currie as Boudreaux shoots in.
Currie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Currie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boudreaux has time to react.
Maritn Boudreaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Currie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Currie's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Currie duly obliges.
Boudreaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Currie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boudreaux backs up against the cage.
Currie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Currie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Boudreaux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boudreaux throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A jab from Currie does it's job there.
Boudreaux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Currie to the mat! Currie manages to get full guard.
Boudreaux trying to control but Currie is working from the bottom.
Currie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boudreaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Currie 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.
Currie keeping moving, preventing Boudreaux from controlling successfully.
Boudreaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Currie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Currie has his hands on Boudreaux's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Currie wants to sweep here but Boudreaux controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Currie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Currie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boudreaux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Currie connects with a jab.
Boudreaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Currie thows a leg kick but Boudreaux checks it
and Currie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boudreaux lands a head kick!
Currie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Currie throws a head punch that misses.
Boudreaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
David Currie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boudreaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Currie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boudreaux thinking.
Nice shot lands for Currie.
Boudreaux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Currie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving 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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Currie.
Boudreaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Currie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boudreaux's hands.
Currie fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to de liver by Currie. Beautiful body shot.
Currie lands a jab to Boudreaux's midsection.
Currie throws a leg kick
and Boudreaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boudreaux looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Currie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boudreaux.
David Currie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boudreaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Currie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Currie tries to clinch up.
Boudreaux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Currie is out of range and Boudreaux settles back down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Currie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Currie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
Currie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boudreaux tries a knee to the head but Currie blocks it.
Boudreaux breaks from the clinch.
Currie scores with a nice strike.
A cross from Currie lands.
Currie lands a nice hook to Boudreaux's body. Boudreaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Currie throws a series of strikes that have Boudreaux backpedaling.
A shot to de liver by Currie. Beautiful body shot.
Boudreaux misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boudreaux clinches but Currie breaks the clinch
and Currie counters with a good, hard body kick but Boudreaux shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux looks to land a body kick but Currie moved away.
Currie has managed to clinch.
Currie digs a right hand into Boudreaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boudreaux's gas tank.
Currie is working Boudreaux over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Currie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Currie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Currie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Currie scores with a shoulder strike.
Boudreaux looking to throw knees to the head but Currie is blocking nicely.
A body shot lands from Currie.
Currie lands with a left to the head.
Boudreaux drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Currie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Currie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boudreauxs head.
Maritn Boudreaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Currie lands a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boudreaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boudreaux wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Currie.
Currie lands a shot to the body.
Currie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Currie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boudreaux or not.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Currie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Currie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Currie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Houge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brach Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Houge has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Houge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brach Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Lesnar both land. Nice combination.
Lesnar throws a right hand that Houge ducks under and follows up with a left that Houge also avoids with ease.
Lesnar misses with a looping left.
Houge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houge could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lesnar misses with a body shot.
Brach Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar moves forwards but Houge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lesnar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Houge throws a one two combo.
It looks like Brach Lesnar has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houge goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Houge throws a head kick but Lesnar moves out of range.
Houge missing with a left hand there. Lesnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lesnar misses with a wild combination.
Houge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Lesnar throws a hook to the side of Houge's head but Houge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Houge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Houge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lesnar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Houge on the side of the head.
Houge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lesnar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Houge lands with a nice combination. Lesnar backs away looking to recover.
A punch combination from Houge misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Lesnar.
John Houge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnar takes a swing at Houge's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Houge.
Lesnar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Houge's head.
It looks like John Houge has been cut.
Lesnar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Houge.
Lesnar dodges the punch combination from Houge.
Houge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lesnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Houge circles away quickly and effectively.
Lesnar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnar thows a body shot but no joy.
Lesnar tries to clinch but Houge moves out of range.
Lesnar misses with an uppercut. Houge saw that one coming.
Lesnar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good shot there by Houge.
No joy there for Lesnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lesnar misses with a few strikes there.
Lesnar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot lands for Lesnar.
Lesnar looks to land a combination. Houge sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Houge is breathing heavily.
Lesnar misses the shot to the body.
Lesnar lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnar drops Houge with a right and a left! Lesnar comes rushing in but Houge regains his composure and manages to keep Lesnar in guard.
Houge is rocked!
Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Houge keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lesnar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lesnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Houge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lesnar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lesnar misses with a wild combination.
Lesnar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Houge counters with a stiff right hand.
Lesnar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houge was well out of range. Poor timing from Lesnar.
Lesnar misses with a two punch combination.
Houge moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off.
Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar misses with a hook. Houge ducked under it nicely.
Lesnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Houge is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lesnar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lesnar misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houge misses with a few strikes there.
Houge keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lesnar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lesnar lands a lovely overhand right.
Lesnar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Houge.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houge is looking to clinch but Lesnar is avoiding it.
Houge moves out of range as Lesnar strikes.
Houge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lesnar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Houge misses with a wild combination.
Houge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lesnar takes a swing at Houge's ribcage but misses.
Houge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lesnar waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Houge.
Lesnar lands the left hand.
Lesnar misses with a few strikes there.
Lesnar's corner calls for a 1-2. Lesnar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lesnar is looking to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice combo by Lesnar! Oh, that's hurt him - Houge falls to the canvas and Lesnar follows him into side control.
Oh Houge is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lesnar stands up.
Houge seems to have got his legs back now.
Lesnar shoots for a takedown but Houge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brach Lesnar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lesnar moves into the clinch.
Houge with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lesnar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Houge is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lesnar can't get the takedown.
Lesnar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John Houge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brach Lesnar.
Houge prevents the takedown attempt.
Houge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lesnar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Houge wants to clinch.
Houge tries to clinch up.
Lesnar tries to bum rush Houge with a series of wild strikes but Houge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Houge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lesnar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Houge dodges the punch combination from Lesnar.
A chopping leg kick lands by Houge.
Brach Lesnar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lesnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Houge lands a jab.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar swings for the body but Houge moves out of range.
Lesnar misses with a double jab.
A big left from Lesnar misses.
Houge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Houge closes the distance but Lesnar moves to the side
and Lesnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lesnar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Houge. Houge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Houge looks to land a body kick but Lesnar moved away.
Lesnar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Houge counters with a body kick that stops Lesnar in his tracks momentarily.
Houge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Houge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Houge tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar takes a swing at Houge's ribcage but misses.
John Houge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar misses with a looping left.
Houge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lesnar throws a shot from downtown. Houge moves away and avoids it.
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesnar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Houge. That one must have hurt.
Houge lands with a nice combination. Lesnar backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lesnar misses with a wild combination.
Houge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lesnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Houge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Lesnar.
Houge lands with an overhand left.
Houge lands with a hook. Lesnar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lesnar misses with a series of wild punches.
Lesnar fails to land with a series of punches.
Lesnar walks into a left hand.
Lesnar misses with an uppercut.
Houge tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range.
A lazy left from Lesnar finds it's target.
Houge feints and then cracks Lesnar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lesnar down.
Lesnar walks into a stiff left hand from Houge.
Lesnar dips to his left and cracks Houge with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar scores with a three punch combo!
Lesnar misses with a wild combination.
Houge throws a right and a left that Lesnar avoids nicely.
Houge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Houge misses with a head kick.
Lesnar lands a body shot.
Lesnar lands with a right hand.
Houge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnar.
Lesnar swings for the body but Houge moves out of range.
Houge ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a combination that misses
and Houge counters with a straight right hand.
Lesnar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Houge has time to react.
Lesnar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Houge.
Lesnar looks for a takedown but Houge sprawls well.
Houge wants to clinch.
Lesnar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Houge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Houge tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Houge counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lesnar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnar blocks a head kick by Houge.
Houge misses with an uppercut.
Lesnar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Houge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lesnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lesnar throws a combination that misses
and Houge counters with a nice uppercut.
Lesnar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lesnar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houge throws a sloppy head kick and Lesnar moves out of range easily.
A big left from Lesnar misses.
Lesnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houge moves away.
Lesnar dips to his left and cracks Houge with an uppercut!
Lesnar shoots in but Houge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houge looks to land a combination but Lesnar avoids it well.
Lesnar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Houge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brach Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Houge darts in trying to clinch
and Lesnar counters with a two punch combo.
A combination from Houge does no damage.
Lesnar throws a series of punches but Houge avoids them all with ease.
Lesnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Houge cracks Lesnar with a good jab.
Houge scores with a nice head shot.
Houge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lesnar misses with a few strikes there.
Lesnar cracks Houge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lesnar lands a two punch combo.
Lesnar throws a series of punches but Houge avoids them all with ease.
Houge misses with a series of wild punches.
Lesnar throws a hook to the side of Houge's head but Houge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lesnar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Houge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houge tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Houge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lesnar throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Houge there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Houge throws a nice outside leg kick.
Houge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lesnar tries to bum rush Houge with a series of wild strikes but Houge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Houge as he avoids it easily.
Houge jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lesnar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lesnar fails to land with a series of punches.
Houge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Houge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lesnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Houge manages to avoid it.
Houge lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lesnar throws a series of punches but Houge moves out of range.
Houge slips a jab and a cross from Lesnar.
Houge ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.
John Houge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houge connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lesnar misses with a combination
and Houge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Houge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Houge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Houge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lesnar tries to bum rush Houge with a series of wild strikes but Houge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Houge misses with a two punch combination.
Lesnar sizes up Houge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lesnar misses with a series of wild punches.
Lesnar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lesnar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lesnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lesnar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Houge has time to react.
Lesnar misses with a shot to the body
and Houge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Lesnar.
Houge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lesnar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lesnar.
Lesnar misses with a series of wild punches.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Houge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Houge tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lesnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Houge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lesnar circles away quickly and effectively.
Lesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Houge.
Lesnar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houge slips under a jab.
Lesnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Houge circles away quickly and effectively.
Lesnar misses with the combination.
Houge lands a two punch combo.
Houge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lesnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lesnar looks to land a combination but Houge avoids it well.
Houge walks into a stiff left hand from Lesnar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Houge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lesnar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lesnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Houge is just out of range.
Houge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lesnar on the side of the head.
Houge tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Houge checks a leg kick.
Lesnar throws a combination that misses
and Houge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Lesnar does no damage.
Lesnar misses with a series of wild punches.
Houge throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lesnar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lesnar.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Houge.
A punch lands to the side of Lesnar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lesnar throws a right and a left that Houge avoids nicely.
Lesnar lands with a shot to the body.
Brach Lesnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lesnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Houge is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brach Lesnar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lesnar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brach Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between J Lingad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez has chosen Welcome to my Nightmare as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, J Lingad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Lingad circles away.
Lingad thows a body shot but no joy.
Lingad throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Lingad misses.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Lingad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lingad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lingad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hernandez throws a body kick that misses.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lingad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez pulls Lingad in close to his closed guard and prevents Lingad from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lingad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lingad has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lingad preventing the sweep.
Lingad won't allow Hernandez to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hernandez is on top in guard.
Hernandez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hernandez distracts Lingad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lingad had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hernandez is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lingad Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hernandez's back instead.
Hernandez covers up after that shot from Lingad.
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet but Lingad has full control of the position and if anything, Hernandez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hernandez breaks Lingad's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lingad has his foot on Hernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
Lingad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to control but Lingad is working from the bottom.
Lingad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lingad manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lingad is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hernandez is surviving well by controlling Lingad's body position as best he can.
Lingad scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hernandez?
Hernandez blocking the ground and pound.
Lingad raining down shots from the mount!
Lingad landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Hernandez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hernandez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lingad.
Lingad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep. Lingad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lingad is trying to control the action in half guard but Hernandez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hernandez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lingad.
Lingad is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Lingad is trying to control the action in half guard but Hernandez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lingad blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Lingad misses with a straight right.
Hernandez lands a high kick!
It looks like J Lingad has been cut.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lingad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Lingad moves out of range.
Hernandez fakes the leg kick and cracks Lingad in the body.
Lingad is breathing heavily.
Lingad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hernandez throws a head kick that Lingad semi-blocks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Lingad swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernandez.
Lingad swinging wilding here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hector Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on J Lingad's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hernandez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hernandez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez tries to clinch up but Lingad circles away and keeps his distance.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Lingad slips a straight right by Hernandez.
Hernandez feints and as Lingad raises his hands in defense, Hernandez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lingad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hernandez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hernandez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez preventing the sweep.
Hernandez passes into half guard.
Lingad misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lingad actively working from the bottom here.
Lingad is trying to get back to full guard.
Hernandez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lingad punching from the bottom.
Hernandez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hernandez is keen to just control but Lingad is a slippery customer.
Hernandez is looking to advance position but Lingad won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hernandez wants to control but Lingad is keeping him busy.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lingad wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lingad misses with a straight left.
Hernandez lands a head kick. Lingad smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hernandez lands a front kick.
Hernandez scores with a nice right hand.
Hernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hector Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lingad thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez tries to clinch there but Lingad circles away.
Lingad gets caught flat footed, as Hernandez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez trying to control but Lingad is working from the bottom.
Lingad working a defensive guard but Hernandez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lingad tries to bench press Hernandez off him but Hernandez keeps the position.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Lingad is working from the bottom.
Hernandez lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lingad is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Hernandez lands some shots froms side control.
Hector Hernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez wants to control but Lingad is keeping him busy.
Hernandez scores with punches from side control.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lingad keeps working.
Hernandez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lingad is avoiding damage well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez wants to control but Lingad is keeping him busy.
Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lingad to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on J Lingad's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lingad.
Lingad throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernandez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Lingad.
Hernandez walks into a jab.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown attempt from Lingad. Lingad gets slowly back to his feet.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Lingad avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingad misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Lingad moves out of range.
Hernandez ducks right into an uppercut from Lingad.
Lingad misses with a hook.
Hernandez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lingad's head.
Hernandez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lingad.
J Lingad's cut is getting worse.
Hernandez swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Lingad counter with a right hand.
Hernandez darts in trying to clinch
and Lingad counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hernandez won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez parries the strikes from Lingad easily there. Lingad is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hernandez to escape.
Lingad controls the position from side control.
Hernandez throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom here.
Lingad tries to advance to mount but Hernandez denies him.
Lingad scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hernandez to see if he's OK.
Hernandez throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Lingad swings around for an armbar but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lingad's guard.
Lingad looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingad, not yet.
Hernandez with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses
and Lingad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Lingad moves out of range easily.
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lingad.
Lingad misses with a takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hernandez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
J Lingad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping body kick lands there for Hernandez.
Lingad takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lingad crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hernandez - the referee stops the clock and Lingad gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hernandez. Lingad manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Lingad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lingad misses with a straight right.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lingad missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Lingad moves out of range.
Lingad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez lands a head kick. Lingad smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hector Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hernandez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Hernandez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Escarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escarino comes to the cage accompanied by RATM-- Guerrilla Radio. Mike Tyson Jr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Escarino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tyson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escarino shoots in but Tyson Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyson Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Escarino. Escarino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Escarino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyson Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyson Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Tyson Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tyson Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Escarino. Escarino gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escarino finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyson Jr's head.
Tyson Jr swinging wilding here.
Escarino misses with a straight right.
Escarino misses with a low kick.
Escarino misses with a few strikes there.
Escarino shoots in for a takedown but Tyson Jr shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Escarino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyson Jr misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Escarino misses.
Escarino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyson Jr throws a series of punches but Escarino avoids them all with ease.
Escarino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tyson Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Escarino misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Escarino misses the target.
Tyson Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Escarino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyson Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escarino.
Tyson Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyson Jr throws a series of punches but Escarino moves out of range.
Tyson Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyson Jr moves away from the strike by Escarino.
Escarino throws out a loose jab but Tyson Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyson Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escarino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tyson Jr slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Escarino.
It looks like Mike Tyson Jr has been cut.
Escarino is looking to chop away at Tyson Jr's legs.
Tyson Jr swings for the body but Escarino moves out of range.
Escarino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tyson Jr on the side of the head.
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!
Escarino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tyson Jr is rocked!
Tyson Jr catches Escarino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mike Tyson Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyson Jr staying out of range there.
Escarino looks to throw the jab but Tyson Jr is out of range.
Escarino lands a jab to the head.
Tyson Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Escarino finish him?
Tyson Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tyson Jr looks gassed!
Tyson Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyson Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Escarino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyson Jr is out of range and Escarino settles back down.
The fighters circling - Escarino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escarino misses with a low kick as Tyson Jr jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escarino.
Escarino throws a monster overhand right that drops Tyson Jr! Escarino follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Escarino!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Leroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Fight Song. Johnny Rico acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Rico!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leroy looks to throw the jab but Rico is out of range.
Rico missing with a left hand there. Leroy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leroy missing with a left hand there. Rico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leroy moves out of range as Rico strikes.
Nice cross by Leroy.
Leroy cracks Rico with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rico tries to bum rush Leroy with a series of wild strikes but Leroy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leroy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rico sprawls well initially but Leroy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Leroy moves into full mount! Rico won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leroy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rico is now in Leroy's guard. A big mistake from Leroy there, giving up the dominant position!
Leroy wants to sweep here but Rico controlling him for the moment.
Leroy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico wants to stand but Leroy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rico must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leroy 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.
Rico really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leroy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rico trying to control the position from guard on top but Leroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leroy wants to sweep here but Rico controlling him for the moment.
Rico stays in close to Leroy's body and controls the position.
Leroy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rico puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rico is taking a breather. Leroy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Leroy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leroy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rico blocks the strikes from Leroy.
Leroy looking for submissions off his back.
Leroy trying to hold on to Rico's head to control him but Rico postures up.
Rico trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroy gets full guard.
Leroy looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroy, not yet.
Leroy keeping full guard, as Rico tries to pass.
Leroy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rico has his hands clasped together but Leroy extends an breaks Rico's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Leroy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Leroy!
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