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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between CJ Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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247 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, CJ Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Chapman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chapman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Watson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Watson!
Chapman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Watson wants to control from the top but Chapman keeps moving.
Watson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chapman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Watson uses it to pass to side control.
Chapman can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman is trying to get back to half guard.
Chapman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Watson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Watson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Watson.
Chapman is working to get back to half guard.
Chapman blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chapman tries to hold on but Watson postures up.
Chapman is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson trying to control but Chapman is having none of it.
Chapman wants to control but Watson is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chapman is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chapman regains half guard.
Watson is taking a breather. Chapman 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.
Chapman is not content to let Watson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson wants to free his trapped foot but Chapman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chapman manages to get to full guard.
Watson trying to control but Chapman is working from the bottom.
Chapman wants to stand but Watson is controlling the position.
Chapman keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Chapman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Watson has picked Chapman up and slammed him! Chapman can't keep hold of the triangle and Watson manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chapman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Watson off and has taken his back!
Chapman tries to keep control of the position but Watson is staying busy.
Watson tries to escape the position.
Watson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chapman gets his way!
Chapman trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Chapman working for the choke.
Chapman looks gassed!
Chapman is trying to stick to Watson's back but Watson is turning into Chapman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chapman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Watson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Chapman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Watson swinging wilding here.
CJ Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watson lands a really nice looking cross but Chapman seems unphased.
It looks like Mark Chapman has been cut.
Mark Chapman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson pushes Chapman up against the cage in a clinch.
Watson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chapman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Watson wants to get back to striking at distance but Chapman won't allow it.
Chapman fails to pull guard.
Watson has Chapman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chapman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Watson manages to pull guard.
Chapman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Watson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Watson has escaped and now he's on top!
Chapman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Watson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Chapman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Watson's back instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman is trying to control but Watson is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Chapman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Watson turns into him and now he's in Chapman's guard.
Chapman wants to stand and escape but Watson is having none of it.
Chapman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Watson controls the pace.
Chapman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Watson uses it to pass to side control.
Watson trying to control the action but Chapman is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Watson crashes against the mat.
Watson is looking to take a break and control but Chapman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chapman is trying to control Watson's posture but Watson avoids it.
Chapman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Watson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Chapman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chapman regains half guard.
Watson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chapman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Watson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Watson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Watson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chapman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chapman wants to control but Watson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chapman is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Watson pulls his head out easily.
Watson is thwarting Chapman's attempts to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chapman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chapman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Watson circles away.
Chapman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
CJ Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Chapman.
Watson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Watson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to de liver by Watson. Beautiful body shot.
Watson misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Watson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Chapman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Chapman shoots for a takedown but Watson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Watson drops Chapman with a left right combo! Watson follows him down to the ground into side control.
Chapman is rocked!
Watson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chapman is still in real trouble! Can Watson finish him?
Watson cracks Chapman with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Watson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Chapman is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Watson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Watson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Algernon Pearlmutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Algernon Pearlmutter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Algernon Pearlmutter!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pearlmutter misses with a body kick.
Baker tries to bum rush Pearlmutter with a series of wild strikes but Pearlmutter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pearlmutter throws a head kick that misses.
Pearlmutter has Baker up against the cage in a clinch.
Pearlmutter tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker avoids the damage to the body.
Baker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pearlmutter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baker blocks the elbow strike.
Pearlmutter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Pearlmutter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baker prevents Pearlmutter from breaking the clinch.
Baker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pearlmutter prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pearlmutter smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearlmutter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baker has Pearlmutter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pearlmutter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baker tries to score a body lock takedown but Pearlmutter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pearlmutter wants to break free but Baker has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearlmutter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker throws a body punch but Pearlmutter moves out of range.
Pearlmutter throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Baker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pearlmutter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baker.
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pearlmutter but Pearlmutter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Charlie Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pearlmutter.
Pearlmutter throws a body kick that misses.
Pearlmutter lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Pearlmutter.
Some bone on bone action there as Pearlmutter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Pearlmutter moves away and avoids it.
Pearlmutter slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
Pearlmutter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baker throws a jab when Pearlmutter was well out of range.
Pearlmutter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pearlmutter missing with knees to the body.
Come on Pearlmutter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker keeps control of Pearlmutter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pearlmutter has had enough of the clinch but Baker keeps him there for the moment.
Baker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pearlmutter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baker is trying to drag Pearlmutter to the mat but Pearlmutter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pearlmutter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pearlmutter as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Pearlmutter does no damage.
Pearlmutter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pearlmutter throws a one two combo.
A bone on bone clash there as Pearlmutter blocks the leg kick.
Pearlmutter moves into the clinch.
Pearlmutter trying to land knees to the body.
Pearlmutter tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearlmutter tries to break the clinch but Baker is controlling the position.
Pearlmutter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Pearlmutter.
Pearlmutter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pearlmutter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
Pearlmutter presses Baker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pearlmutter is trying to break the clinch but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Baker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pearlmutter walks away with a smile on his face. Baker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pearlmutter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the cage.
Pearlmutter gets underhooks to prevent Baker's takedown attempt.
Pearlmutter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearlmutter closes the distance and pushes Baker back into the cage.
Baker blocks an elbow strike.
Pearlmutter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baker can't get the takedown.
Baker wants a takedown.
Baker looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearlmutter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pearlmutter wants to break free but Baker has control.
Pearlmutter taking a breather.
Pearlmutter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pearlmutter can't break the clinch.
Pearlmutter can't break the clinch.
Pearlmutter wants to get back to striking at distance but Baker won't allow it.
Pearlmutter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Pearlmutter.
Baker swinging wilding here.
Pearlmutter staying out of range there.
Baker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pearlmutter's waist but Pearlmutter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baker off to one side.
Baker cracks Pearlmutter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baker throws a looping overhand right but Pearlmutter ducks down to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Pearlmutter as Baker shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Algernon Pearlmutter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baker tries to clinch up
and Pearlmutter counters with a one-two to the body.
Pearlmutter clinches with his opponent.
Pearlmutter tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker avoids the damage to the body.
Pearlmutter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pearlmutter throws a push kick but Baker slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Baker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pearlmutter stuffs the takedown attempt from Baker. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Baker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pearlmutter.
Baker throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearlmutter.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Pearlmutter shows good takedown defense.
Pearlmutter connects with a body shot.
Pearlmutter lands a high kick!
Pearlmutter throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pearlmutter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pearlmutter.
Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearlmutter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pearlmutter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baker prevents it.
Pearlmutter prevents Baker from breaking the clinch.
Baker prevents Pearlmutter from breaking the clinch.
Baker has Pearlmutter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pearlmutter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearlmutter tries to break the clinch but Baker is controlling the position.
Pearlmutter is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks.
Pearlmutter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pearlmutter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Pearlmutter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pearlmutter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pearlmutter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baker lands in his opponent's guard.
Pearlmutter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearlmutter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pearlmutter prevents Baker from improving his position.
Baker is pressing down on Pearlmutter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Baker is trying to control the position but Pearlmutter postures up.
Pearlmutter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearlmutter stays in close to Baker's body and controls the position.
Pearlmutter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baker's guard.
Baker is controlling Pearlmutter's posture.
Pearlmutter trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Pearlmutter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pearlmutter is looking to advance position but Baker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Baker is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Pearlmutter throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Pearlmutter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pearlmutter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt - Pearlmutter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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 Charlie Baker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Baker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Baker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pearlmutter is out of range and Baker settles back down.
Baker misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Baker.
Baker tries to clinch up but Pearlmutter circles away and keeps his distance.
Baker tries to keep at a distance but Pearlmutter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pearlmutter has had enough of the clinch but Baker keeps him there for the moment.
Baker fails to pull guard.
Pearlmutter trying to land knees to the body.
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker avoids a kick to the body.
Baker misses the body punch
and Pearlmutter counters with a straight right hand.
Pearlmutter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pearlmutter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker was well out of range. Poor timing from Pearlmutter.
Pearlmutter throws a series of punches but Baker avoids them all with ease.
Pearlmutter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker throws the left hand but Pearlmutter avoids the punch easily.
Pearlmutter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pearlmutter dips to his left and cracks Baker with an uppercut!
Pearlmutter clinches up with Baker and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pearlmutter.
Pearlmutter can't break the clinch.
Pearlmutter stalling against the cage.
Pearlmutter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pearlmutter missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pearlmutter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baker's brow.
Baker fails to pull guard.
Pearlmutter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pearlmutter gets underhooks to prevent Baker's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker is working for takedown but Pearlmutter is calmly controlling the position for now.
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.
Baker avoids the elbow strike from Pearlmutter, against the cage.
Baker blocking some punches.
Pearlmutter is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks.
Pearlmutter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pearlmutter decides to pull guard.
Pearlmutter wants to stand up but Baker is controlling him.
Baker gets to his feet. Pearlmutter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pearlmutter doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Baker misses with an uppercut.
Baker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Pearlmutter.
Pearlmutter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pearlmutter scores with a one two! Baker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pearlmutter moves out of range of the strikes.
Pearlmutter scores with a nice right hand.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Baker cracks Pearlmutter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pearlmutter throws a push kick but Baker slaps the foot to one side.
Pearlmutter works over Baker's head and body with a nice combination.
Pearlmutter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pearlmutter counters by moving into the clinch.
Pearlmutter wants to get back to striking at distance but Baker won't allow it.
Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Pearlmutter.
Pearlmutter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pearlmutter moves out of range of the strikes.
Baker throws a leg kick
and Pearlmutter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
A slow jab from Baker misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pearlmutter punishes Baker's body with a nice straight punch.
Pearlmutter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pearlmutter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baker rather than just go for the knockout.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Pearlmutter circles away.
An inside leg kick from Baker misses.
Baker rushes Pearlmutter and presses him up against the cage.
Pearlmutter is trying to break the clinch but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Pearlmutter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Baker looking for a takedown.
Pearlmutter is trying to break free.
Baker prevents Pearlmutter from breaking the clinch.
Baker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearlmutter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pearlmutter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charlie Baker.
I think Baker 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charlie Baker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Houge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Zapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zapp has chosen Mighty Oregon as his entrance music. Zach Zapp acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul 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, Zach Zapp!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Zapp.
Zapp tries to land a front kick but Houge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zapp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Houge misses with a takedown attempt - Zapp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zapp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zapp throws an overhand right that lands on Houge's shoulder, as Houge tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zapp stuffs the takedown attempt from Houge. Houge gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Houge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zapp misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Houge decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Houge seems to be looking for submissions.
Zapp wants to improve his position but Houge is controlling well.
Zapp is trying to stand.
Zapp keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zapp throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Houge is thwarting Zapp's attempts to control the position.
Zapp missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Houge gets a takedown into half guard.
Zapp is trying to get back to full guard.
Zapp missing with punches from the bottom.
Houge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zapp's head.
Zapp is looking for a sweep. Houge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zapp trying to control but Houge postures up.
Zapp is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Houge's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Houge's back!
Houge manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zapp's guard. Nice work there by Houge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houge chips away with some ground and pound.
Houge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Houge tries to free his leg and advance position but Zapp is retaining full guard.
Houge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Houge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zapp is keeping the position for now.
Houge is breathing heavily.
Zapp is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Houge is controlling him.
Zapp throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zapp wants to sweep here but Houge controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zapp stuns Houge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zapp stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zapp misses with a head kick.
Zapp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zapp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zapp throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Paul Houge has been cut.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zapp lands a right hook to the body.
Zapp misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Zapp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Houge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zapp scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zapp scores with a head kick.
Zapp jabs Houge right on the nose. Houge blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Zapp.
Houge shoots in looking for a takedown. Zapp tries to sprawl out of it but Houge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zapp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zapp scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Houge there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paul Houge's cut is getting worse.
Nice uppercut there from Zapp.
Houge tries to move into range but Zapp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zapp throws a sloppy head kick and Houge moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zapp - that will leave a mark!
Houge takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapp pushes Houge away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Zapp.
Zapp takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paul Houge's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zach Zapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Houge sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Paul Houge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zapp feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Houge's calf.
Zapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houge was well out of range. Poor timing from Zapp.
Zapp lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Zapp.
Zapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zapp throws a sloppy head kick and Houge moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Zapp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Zapp does no damage.
Houge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zapp as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapp smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Houge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zapp sprawls well initially but Houge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zapp is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Houge scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Houge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houge stops Zapp from getting back to his feet.
Houge moves into full mount! Zapp won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Zapp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Houge's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Zapp throws a head kick that Houge semi-blocks.
Nice takedown defense from Zapp. No joy for Houge on that attempt.
Zapp throws a head kick but Houge moves out of range.
Zapp stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houge drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Houge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zapp's head.
Houge landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapp looking to control.
Zapp thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Houge passes into half guard.
Houge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zapp tries to roll over but Houge keeps him under control.
Zapp trying to control but Houge postures up.
Zapp keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Zapp wants to control but Houge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paul Houge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Houge moves into full mount! Zapp won't be happy about that!
Zapp trying desperately to get to his feet.
Houge landing shots from mount.
Houge is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Houge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Houge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Bower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Rumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Matt Bower has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Bower!
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, Barney Rumble!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bower gets the takedown into side control.
Rumble wants to control but Bower postures up.
Rumble tries to bench press Bower off him but Bower keeps the position.
Rumble looks to move to half guard but instead Bower has passed into mount! Damn!
Rumble is working to get back to half guard.
Bower landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumble is trying to escape the mount.
Rumble is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rumble might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bower kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bower fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bower cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rumble tries to reverse the position but Bower maintains control.
Bower scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bower looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rumble wants to hold on but Bower pushes him away.
Bower landing strikes from the mount and Rumble is in trouble!
Bower prevents Rumble from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble tries to hold on but Bower pushes him away.
Rumble really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bower lands with some strikes.
Rumble is desperately trying to improve his position but Bower has a good base and remains in mount.
Bower scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rumble is in a horrible position here. Bower smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rumble really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rumble looks gassed!
Rumble wants to hold on but Bower pushes him away.
Bower breaks from Rumble's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bower lands a big elbow.
Bower cracks Rumble with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bower prevents Rumble from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bower lands with some strikes.
Bower with good strikes from the mount here!
Bower working the ground and pound effectively.
Bower with good strikes from the mount here!
Rumble is in a horrible position here. Bower smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bower is landing with some decent strikes but Rumble is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bower working Rumble over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bower landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bower dominating with strikes here.
Bower cracks Rumble with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bower is landing with some decent strikes but Rumble is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Bower.
Rumble really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bower with shots to the head and body - Rumble looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bower with good strikes from the mount here!
Rumble is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rumble slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bower is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bower thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bower landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bower is looking to take a break and control but Rumble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bower drops an elbow to the side of Rumble's head.
Bower tries to pass to full mount but Rumble defends it.
Rumble wants to sweep but Bower has passed to side control!
Rumble manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bower keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bower moves into full guard.
Rumble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rumble stands and throws Bower's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rumble is looking to take a break and control but Bower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bower is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rumble's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bower is trying to stand up here but Rumble is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bower works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bower avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rumble is in close to Bower's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Bower dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rumble gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Bower counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bower won't allow Rumble to sweep him here.
Rumble manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The referee warns Bower that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bower is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rumble is breathing heavily.
Bower gets back to half guard.
Rumble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bower makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bower.
Bower trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rumble's guard.
Rumble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bower is one step ahead there.
Bower missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rumble looking for a guillotine here but Bower defends easily.
Bower wants to stand but Rumble has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rumble controls Bower momentarily but Bower frees himself.
Bower throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rumble works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Bower chips away with some ground and pound.
Bower thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rumble shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bower counters with a shoot takedown. Rumble fights it but they end up in guard.
Bower preventing the sweep.
Bower works over Rumble with some ground and pound from guard.
Rumble keeping moving, preventing Bower from controlling successfully.
Rumble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rumble wants to sweep but no luck.
Bower scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bower connects with a couple of short punches.
Rumble trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bower fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bower shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bower looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bower prevents Rumble from getting the reversal.
Bower is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rumble can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rumble tries to lock up and control but Bower gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bower is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rumble can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Matt Bower overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rumble tries to hold on but Bower postures up.
Rumble taking shots to the head.
Rumble is trying desperately to improve position.
Bower trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bower lands a big shot there that rocks Rumble but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rumble is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Rumble that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rumble in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bower is going olschool here, as he tries to force Rumble to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rumble shrugs it off.
Rumble wants to control but Bower is having none of it.
Rumble is desperately trying to improve his position but Bower has a good base and remains in mount.
Bower scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rumble taking shots to the head.
Rumble throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Rumble in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Bower 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!
Rumble swats away the attempt to clinch by Bower.
Bower tries to clinch but Rumble is having none of it.
Rumble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matt Bower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumble throws a looping overhand right but Bower ducks down to avoid it.
Rumble scores a takedown into full mount!
Bower really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bower gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rumble looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bower with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rumble is trying to control. Bower wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bower misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower is trying to get back to full guard.
Rumble stalling away here and it's allowed Bower to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bower wants to sweep here but Rumble controlling him for the moment.
Rumble passes Bower's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bower actively working from the bottom here.
Rumble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bower is looking for a sweep. Rumble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rumble is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bower sees it coming and defends easily.
Rumble is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rumble seems to be working for a kimura but Bower defends the submission attempt.
Bower missing with punches from the bottom.
Bower manages to get to full guard.
Rumble drops back looking for a leg! Bower is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bower manages to kick Rumble off! Rumble jumps back into Bower's guard.
Bower lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rumble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumble is looking to improve his position but Bower isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bower cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Bower.
Bower avoids the attempt from Rumble to control.
Barney Rumble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rumble can't escape the position.
Bower looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bower tries to control but Rumble wriggling away.
Rumble can't escape the position.
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.
Bower unloading with bombs!
Bower with good strikes from the mount here!
Rumble throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bower has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rumble's face.
Rumble tries to lock up and control but Bower gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bower pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Bower.
Bower scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rumble?
Bower controlling from the full mount.
Rumble really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rumble swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Bower showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bower has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Bower!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Hyabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by March of Cambreadth. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryu Hyabusa!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyabusa misses with a few strikes there.
Hyabusa shoots in but no luck this time.
Hyabusa shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hyabusa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eddie McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyabusa 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.
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hyabusa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hyabusa trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald controlling the position.
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hyabusa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hyabusa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Hyabusa pushes his legs off easily.
Hyabusa won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
McDonald manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Hyabusa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hyabusa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hyabusa keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hyabusa is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Hyabusa is keeping the position.
Hyabusa keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Hyabusa wants to sweep but no luck.
Hyabusa trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hyabusa keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Hyabusa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hyabusa throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Hyabusa circles away.
McDonald lands a high kick!
It looks like Ryu Hyabusa has been cut.
Hyabusa has a takedown stuffed.
Eddie McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Hyabusa.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.
Hyabusa catches McDonald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hyabusa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from McDonald as Hyabusa shoots in.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Hyabusa circles away.
Hyabusa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hyabusa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hyabusa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald misses with a combination
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hyabusa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hyabusa is trying to maintain a safe position but McDonald gets an underhook and turns Hyabusa into the cage.
Hyabusa avoids the elbow strike from McDonald, against the cage.
Hyabusa is trying to break the clinch but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald keeps control of Hyabusa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by McDonald.
McDonald lands a nice knee to the body.
Hyabusa looks gassed!
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hyabusa to the mat! Hyabusa manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hyabusa trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Hyabusa's cut.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hyabusa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McDonald has Hyabusa up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
Hyabusa throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Eddie McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Hyabusa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
McDonald tries to bench press Hyabusa off him but Hyabusa keeps the position.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hyabusa misses with a combination
and McDonald counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hyabusa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
No luck for Hyabusa with that takedown attempt.
Hyabusa is breathing heavily.
Hyabusa closes the distance and clinches up with McDonald, looking for a takedown. Hyabusa pushes McDonald against the cage but McDonald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Hyabusa misses.
McDonald tries to clinch but Hyabusa moves away
and Hyabusa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald misses with a low kick as Hyabusa jumps back.
Hyabusa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald closes the distance and pushes Hyabusa back into the cage.
McDonald keeps control of Hyabusa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonald misses with a knee to the head.
Hyabusa tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McDonald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McDonald with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McDonald lands an elbow just above Hyabusa 's eye.
McDonald lands an elbow inside that Hyabusa shrugs off.
Hyabusa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald shoots in for a double leg but Hyabusa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McDonald moves into range and clinches up with Hyabusa.
McDonald leaning against his opponent.
McDonald breaks the clinch.
Hyabusa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hyabusa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hyabusa throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Hyabusa circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hyabusa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDonald passes Hyabusa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hyabusa trying to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDonald frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie McDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Hyabusa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hyabusa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald wants to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Hyabusa blocks the low kick.
Hyabusa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hyabusa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hyabusa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDonald closes the distance but Hyabusa moves to the side
and Hyabusa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald instigates a clinch.
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McDonald.
Hyabusa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hyabusa wants to control but McDonald postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hyabusa keeps working.
McDonald with the ground and pound but Hyabusa regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hyabusa has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Hyabusa is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to stand up but Hyabusa is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Hyabusa circles away and keeps his distance.
Hyabusa closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDonald circles away.
Hyabusa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McDonald sprawls well initially but Hyabusa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Eddie McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDonald.
McDonald throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ryu Hyabusa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hyabusa is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
McDonald is looking to stand up but Hyabusa isn't so interested in that idea.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Hyabusa postures up.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hyabusa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald misses the jab.
Hyabusa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hyabusa throws a head kick that misses
and McDonald counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hyabusa moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Hyabusa moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hyabusa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hyabusa.
McDonald closes the distance and pushes Hyabusa back into the cage.
Hyabusa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eddie McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hyabusa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie McDonald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remco van Noordstrum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cote comes to the cage accompanied by Slaughterhouse-The One. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Cote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remco van Noordstrum!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van Noordstrum tries to close the distance and clinch but Cote swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cote tries to clinch
and van Noordstrum counters with an outside leg kick.
Cote on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
van Noordstrum lands with a nice body kick.
Cote is breathing heavily.
Cote moves into range and clinches up with van Noordstrum.
Cote takes an elbow to the forehead.
van Noordstrum gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
van Noordstrum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
van Noordstrum breaks the clinch.
Cote steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from van Noordstrum. That one must have hurt.
van Noordstrum clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
van Noordstrum lands an elbow that stopped Cote in his tracks for a moment.
van Noordstrum trying to land knees to the body.
van Noordstrum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
van Noordstrum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cote has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
van Noordstrum looking to throw knees to the head but Cote is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for van Noordstrum.
van Noordstrum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cote blocks it with crossed arms.
van Noordstrum wants to break free but Cote has control.
Cote prevents van Noordstrum from breaking the clinch.
van Noordstrum tries to break the clinch but Cote is controlling the position.
van Noordstrum misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Noordstrum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
van Noordstrum landing some nice looking knees to the body.
van Noordstrum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cote lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cote takes a knee right on the jaw!
van Noordstrum tries to land knees in the clinch but Cote avoids the damage to the body.
van Noordstrum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cote blocks it with crossed arms.
van Noordstrum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cote takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
van Noordstrum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
van Noordstrum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cote paws at him with a jab and circles away.
van Noordstrum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cote walks forward, straight into a front kick from van Noordstrum.
van Noordstrum scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
van Noordstrum is keen to just control but Cote is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote won't allow van Noordstrum to pass to mount.
van Noordstrum is working for a kimura but Cote is defending it quite comfortably.
Cote is pressing down on van Noordstrum's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote wants to stand up but van Noordstrum is controlling him.
van Noordstrum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
van Noordstrum trying to control but Cote is working from the bottom.
van Noordstrum passes Cote's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
van Noordstrum is trying to control. Cote wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remco van Noordstrum dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
van Noordstrum moves in looking to clinch but Cote pushes him off.
van Noordstrum wants to clinch.
van Noordstrum throws a head kick that half lands.
Cote tries to clinch but van Noordstrum is having none of it.
Frank Cote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cote wants to clinch up but van Noordstrum keeps it at a distance.
van Noordstrum lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cote takes a step back to recover.
van Noordstrum throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cote tries to clinch but fails miserably
and van Noordstrum counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cote's knee momentarily.
van Noordstrum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
van Noordstrum has Cote up against the cage in a clinch.
van Noordstrum landing some nice looking knees to the body.
van Noordstrum is trying to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees to the body from van Noordstrum.
Cote managing to block the knees to the body from van Noordstrum.
van Noordstrum lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Noordstrum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
van Noordstrum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cote has him pressed against the cage.
van Noordstrum lands an elbow just above Cote 's eye.
van Noordstrum is trying to stall.
van Noordstrum throws an elbow that misses.
Cote keeps control of van Noordstrum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
van Noordstrum is looking to break free of the clinch but Cote has double underhooks.
Cote breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Remco van Noordstrum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
van Noordstrum wants to clinch.
van Noordstrum goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cote tries to clinch but fails miserably
and van Noordstrum moves into the clinch.
van Noordstrum missing with knees to the body.
Cote blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
van Noordstrum missing with knees to the body.
van Noordstrum lands an elbow inside that Cote shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van Noordstrum lands an elbow that stopped Cote in his tracks for a moment.
van Noordstrum is looking to break free of the clinch but Cote has double underhooks.
van Noordstrum is looking to break free of the clinch but Cote has double underhooks.
Cote managing to block the knees to the body from van Noordstrum.
Cote keeps control of van Noordstrum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cote's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
van Noordstrum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
van Noordstrum trying to control the position but instead, Cote has worked for underhooks and has pushed van Noordstrum into the cage.
van Noordstrum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for van Noordstrum.
van Noordstrum misses with a knee to the head.
Cote on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cote's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cote has van Noordstrum up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote avoiding damage as van Noordstrum throws knees to the body.
van Noordstrum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
van Noordstrum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cote.
Cote avoiding damage as van Noordstrum throws knees to the body.
van Noordstrum is trying to break the clinch but Cote has him pressed against the cage.
van Noordstrum throws an elbow that misses.
Cote blocks an elbow strike from van Noordstrum.
van Noordstrum trying to land knees to the body.
Cote stalls.
Cote avoids the elbow strike from van Noordstrum, against the cage.
Cote missing with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from van Noordstrum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cote stalling the fight.
van Noordstrum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cote takes an elbow to the temple.
Cote tries to pull guard but van Noordstrum won't allow it.
van Noordstrum misses with an elbow strike.
Cote taking a breather.
van Noordstrum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cote controlling the action here for a moment.
van Noordstrum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cote lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cote swings away with an uppercut that misses.
van Noordstrum tries a knee to the head but Cote blocks it.
Cote keeps control of van Noordstrum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
van Noordstrum wants to get back to striking at distance but Cote won't allow it.
van Noordstrum can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
van Noordstrum wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remco van Noordstrum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
van Noordstrum looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cote has hold of one of van Noordstrum's legs. van Noordstrum is fighting the takedown attempt but Cote gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
van Noordstrum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
van Noordstrum 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.
van Noordstrum wants to control the position but Cote says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Noordstrum slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
van Noordstrum had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cote is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. van Noordstrum Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cote's back instead.
That's two 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.
van Noordstrum is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Frank Cote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cote just trying to survive but van Noordstrum is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Noordstrum is looking for the choke from the back position but Cote is controlling his hands well.
Cote manages to reverse the position and now he's in van Noordstrum's guard. Nice work there by Cote.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cote trying to stand up but can't free himself from van Noordstrum's guard.
van Noordstrum looking for a triangle here. Cote is fighting it but it looks tight! van Noordstrum pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cote is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Remco van Noordstrum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Blaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes into the arena with LL Cool J - Mamma Said Knock You Out blaring out of the sound system. Blaver is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AC/DC's Hells Bells. This should be a great matchup!
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195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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193 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Calvin Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Blaver!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson swings for the body but Blaver moves out of range.
Blaver connects with a body shot.
Blaver turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blaver counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Blaver looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blaver thows a big elbow that misses.
Thompson has his hands on Blaver's head, controlling the position.
Thompson wants to stand but Blaver is controlling the position.
Blaver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaver passes Thompson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blaver takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thompson trying to hold on to Blaver's head to control him but Blaver postures up.
Blaver wants to pass to mount but Thompson is defending the position.
Thompson has his hands clasped together around Blaver's back. He's all about the action.
Thompson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blaver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blaver looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blaver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blaver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blaver wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Blaver wants to stand but Thompson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Blaver passes Thompson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thompson is pressing down on Blaver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blaver is in close to Thompson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking for a triangle but Blaver pushes his legs off easily.
Blaver stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blaver wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Blaver landing some decent shots from guard.
Thompson working a defensive guard here.
Blaver trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
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.
Blaver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaver lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thompson takes a step back to recover.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaver misses with a head kick.
Blaver throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Blaver fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thompson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Blaver.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaver circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaver fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Blaver dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blaver tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Blaver scores with a spinning back kick!
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thompson checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Blaver.
Blaver dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thompson. That did some damage!
Blaver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Alan Blaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blaver counters with a good, hard body kick but Thompson shrugs it off.
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!
Thompson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Calvin Thompson has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blaver moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaver.
Blaver misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaver misses with a straight left.
Blaver throws a head kick that misses
and Blaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Thompson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blaver pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Blaver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Blaver unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thompson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blaver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Blaver's ribcage. Blaver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blaver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blaver lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blaver trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Blaver misses with a body punch.
Blaver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaver has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Blaver with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Blaver.
Good body shot from Blaver.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blaver is keeping busy.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blaver has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blaver as Thompson tries to tie him up.
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blaver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blaver prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Blaver lands a nice shot to the body.
Blaver tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Blaver.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blaver connects with a knee to the head.
Blaver misses with a punch to the body.
Blaver tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Blaver back against the cage.
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Blaver is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaver moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Thompson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thompson throws a leg kick
and Blaver counters with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Blaver wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Blaver lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blaver checks it well.
Blaver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blaver.
Calvin Thompson's cut is getting worse.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blaver counters with a good low kick that Thompson was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson throws a hook but Blaver blocks it.
Alan Blaver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blaver takes one to the side of the head.
Donk. Thompson catches Blaver right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson blocks a leg kick.
Thompson thows a body shot but no joy.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson thuds his right hand into Blaver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blaver rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaver. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Blaver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Calvin Thompson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Blaver throws a solid leg kick but Thompson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blaver.
Blaver takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Blaver.
Blaver misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaver throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blaver lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson tests Blaver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blaver misses with a kick to the body.
Blaver walks into a jab.
Blaver is rocked!
Thompson lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calvin Thompson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Escarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire. Escarino comes into a darkened arena with his song building. RATM-- Guerrilla Radio kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dan Escarino has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shane Ross's chin.
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173 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Ross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Escarino!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escarino drops Ross with a big left hand and mounts him. Ross is in big trouble!
Ross is rocked!
It looks like Shane Ross has been cut.
Escarino takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh Ross is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escarino gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Escarino looks to land a left hand but Ross moved out of range nicely.
Escarino throws a hook but Ross avoids it easily.
A jab from Escarino misses.
Escarino misses with a head kick.
Ross slips a jab from Escarino.
Ross seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Escarino misses the target.
The fighters circling - Escarino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dan Escarino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escarino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escarino tries to bum rush Ross with a series of wild strikes but Ross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ross shoots in but no luck this time.
A cross from Escarino lands.
Ross tries to land a front kick but Escarino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escarino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ross.
Ross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escarino motions for Ross to come forward. Escarino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Escarino takes a swing at Ross's ribcage but misses.
Escarino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escarino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escarino fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ross checks it well.
Ross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escarino throws out the jab.
Escarino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escarino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escarino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escarino drops Ross with a straight right hand, right on the button! Escarino follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Escarino!
Dan Escarino is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roddy Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Leroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piper kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Real Men Wear Skirts. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roddy Piper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leroy!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leroy throws a right and a left that Piper avoids nicely.
Leroy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Piper defending well as Leroy loads up on a big left hand.
Piper tries to clinch there but Leroy circles away.
Leroy dodges the punch combination from Piper.
Piper dips to his left and cracks Leroy with an uppercut!
Leroy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Piper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leroy.
Piper walks into a stiff left hand from Leroy.
Leroy throws a looping overhand right but Piper ducks down to avoid it.
Leroy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Piper swivels and escapes.
Piper throws a right and a left that Leroy avoids nicely.
Leroy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Piper tries to avoid it but Leroy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Piper to the ground. Piper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leroy throws out a loose jab but Piper uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Leroy.
Piper looks to throw the jab but Leroy is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper throws a hook but Leroy blocks it.
Roddy Piper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Piper has closed the distance and engaged Leroy in a clinch.
Leroy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Piper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Piper misses with a few strikes there.
Piper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Piper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leroy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leroy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Piper is fending him off so far but Leroy persists. Nope, Piper circles away and we're back to standing.
Roddy Piper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Leroy.
Piper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leroy takes one to the side of the head.
Leroy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Piper moves away from the strike by Leroy.
Piper stalks Leroy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leroy's face. Leroy staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Leroy looks to land a right hand but Piper moved out of range.
Piper scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper rushes Leroy and presses him up against the cage.
Piper keeps control of Leroy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Piper breaks the clinch.
Leroy swats away the attempt to clinch by Piper.
Piper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leroy lands a body shot.
Piper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Piper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leroy.
Piper wants to clinch up but Leroy keeps it at a distance.
Piper connects with a looping right hand.
Piper looks to land a combination. Leroy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Leroy blocks a jab.
Piper tries to clinch up but Leroy circles away and keeps his distance.
Piper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leroy throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroy tries to land a leg kick but Piper saw it coming and moves away.
Piper misses with the combination.
Leroy shoots for a double leg takedown but Piper sprawls well. He's pushed Leroy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leroy is looking to clinch.
Piper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leroy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leroy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leroy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to de liver by Piper. Beautiful body shot.
Leroy looks gassed!
Piper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leroy has time to react.
Piper connects with a looping right hand.
Leroy misses with a wild body shot.
Piper misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroy slips a jab and a cross from Piper.
Leroy looks to land a right hand but Piper moved out of range.
Piper works the jab nicely.
Piper throws an overhand right that lands on Leroy's shoulder, as Leroy tries to avoid the shot.
Piper tries to clinch but Leroy moves out of range.
Piper waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Leroy.
A slow jab from Leroy misses its intended target.
Piper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leroy.
Leroy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Piper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leroy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piper.
Leroy shoots in but Piper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leroy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piper closes the distance looking to clinch
and Leroy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Piper dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Leroy throws a shot from downtown. Piper moves away and avoids it.
Piper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leroy shoots in for a double leg but Piper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Piper moves out of range of the strikes.
Piper wants to clinch.
Piper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leroy blocking some punches.
Piper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piper manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Piper.
Piper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leroy circles away quickly and effectively.
Leroy ducks right into an uppercut from Piper.
Piper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leroy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper ducks under a wild hook from Leroy.
Piper looks to land a combination but Leroy avoids it well.
Good exchange - Leroy coming out on top.
Leroy misses the jab.
Piper clinches with his opponent.
Leroy has Piper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Piper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roddy Piper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Leroy.
Piper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Piper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Piper does no damage.
Roddy Piper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leroy cracks Piper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leroy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Piper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Leroy misses its intended target.
Nice combo by Piper! Oh, that's hurt him - Leroy falls to the canvas and Piper follows him into side control.
Leroy is rocked!
It looks like Bruce Leroy has been cut.
Leroy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Leroy is breathing heavily.
Piper performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leroy is looking to improve his position.
Leroy gets back to full guard.
Leroy looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroy, not yet.
Leroy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leroy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Piper passes into side control.
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!
Piper controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper decides to stand up, so the ref orders Leroy to his feet.
Piper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Leroy throws a hook but Piper avoids it easily.
Piper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leroy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leroy misses with a looping right.
Piper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leroy scores with a nice strike.
Roddy Piper is winning the standup battle so far.
Leroy throws an overhand right that lands on Piper's shoulder, as Piper tries to avoid the shot.
Piper lands with a right hand.
Leroy takes a swing at Piper's ribcage but misses.
Leroy throws a looping overhand right but Piper ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper misses with a series of wild punches.
Leroy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leroy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Piper is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Leroy.
Leroy wants to clinch up but Piper keeps it at a distance.
Leroy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Piper.
Piper throws a right hand that Leroy ducks under and follows up with a left that Leroy also avoids with ease.
Leroy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Piper misses with a double jab.
Leroy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piper rushes Leroy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leroy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Piper prevents it.
Piper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Piper misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Piper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Leroy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leroy swats away the attempt to clinch by Piper.
Piper is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Piper misses with a combination
and Leroy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Piper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leroy.
Piper misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Piper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Piper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piper jabs Leroy right on the nose. Leroy blinks but takes it well.
Piper throws a hook to the side of Leroy's head but Leroy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leroy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leroy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leroy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy catches Piper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leroy swings for the body but Piper moves out of range.
Piper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leroy misses with an uppercut. Piper saw that one coming.
Leroy throws the left hand but Piper avoids the punch easily.
Leroy moves out of range as Piper strikes.
Leroy misses with a straight left.
Piper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leroy takes a swing at Piper's ribcage but misses.
Leroy misses with a straight right.
Leroy lands a glancing blow to the side of Piper's head.
Piper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leroy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Piper stuffs the takedown attempt from Leroy. Leroy gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Leroy misses the target.
Piper lands a slapping body shot.
Leroy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leroy swats away the attempt to clinch by Piper.
Leroy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Piper avoids the body shot from Leroy.
Leroy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Piper.
Leroy tries to clinch but Piper moves out of range.
Piper tries to clinch but Leroy moves out of range.
Piper moves away from the strike by Leroy.
Leroy avoids the body shot from Piper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroy lands with a straight right. Piper didn't see that one coming.
Piper closes the distance but Leroy moves to the side
and Leroy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leroy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Piper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leroy shoots in and drives through. Piper sprawls well.
Piper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leroy circles away quickly and effectively.
Piper lands with a hook. Leroy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Piper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leroy throws a combination that misses
and Piper counters with a right hand to the body.
Leroy shoots for a double leg takedown but Piper sprawls well. He's pushed Leroy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roddy Piper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Leroy.
Some wild striking there from Piper.
Piper throws out a loose jab but Leroy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroy throws an overhand right that lands on Piper's shoulder, as Piper tries to avoid the shot.
Leroy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Piper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leroy lands an overhand right.
Piper swinging wilding here.
Leroy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Piper.
Leroy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Piper's waist but Piper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leroy off to one side.
Piper rushes Leroy and presses him up against the cage.
Leroy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leroy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Piper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Piper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leroy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Piper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bruce Leroy just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Bruce Leroy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Piper slips under a jab from Leroy.
Piper cracks Leroy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Piper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Piper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leroy can do to turn this around?
Piper moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Piper.
Leroy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Piper's waist but Piper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leroy off to one side.
Leroy slips under a jab.
Leroy looks to throw the jab but Piper is out of range.
Piper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leroy manages to avoid it.
Leroy throws a hook but Piper blocks it.
Leroy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Piper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leroy.
Jab by Piper.
No joy there for Piper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy throws a hook but Piper avoids it easily.
Piper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Piper misses with a wild body shot.
Piper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leroy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leroy misses with a low kick.
Leroy moves out of range as Piper strikes.
Leroy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Piper misses with the combination.
Piper throws a hook but Leroy avoids it easily.
Piper misses with a two punch combination.
Leroy misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Piper tries to clinch but Leroy moves out of range.
Piper is looking to clinch.
Leroy tests Piper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Piper moves out of range of the strikes.
Piper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leroy misses with a looping right.
Piper looks to score with a jab to the body but Leroy is just out of range.
Piper throws a big shot that misses.
Leroy looks to land a right hand but Piper moved out of range.
Leroy digs a good hook to Piper's body.
Piper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leroy throws out the jab.
Leroy scores with a body shot.
Piper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leroy throws a jab when Piper was well out of range.
Leroy swings for the body but Piper moves out of range.
Leroy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leroy throws a hook to the side of Piper's head but Piper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leroy misses with an uppercut.
Piper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Piper as Leroy shoots in.
Leroy thows a body shot but no joy.
Piper misses with a wild combination.
Leroy misses with a takedown attempt
and Piper counters with a one-two to the body.
Leroy is still on wobbly legs! Can Piper finish him?
Roddy Piper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Leroy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroy slips under a jab.
Leroy seems to have recovered his senses.
Leroy scores with a shot to the body.
Leroy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Piper moves into the clinch.
Leroy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Piper breaks from the clinch.
Piper clinches.
Leroy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Piper manages to break the clinch.
Piper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leroy circles away quickly and effectively.
Piper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Piper moves out of range of the strikes.
Piper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leroy.
Piper swinging wilding here.
Leroy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leroy lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Piper had his way with Bruce Leroy in that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Leroy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice jab there from Piper.
Leroy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Piper keeps the fight on the outside.
Piper slips under a jab.
Leroy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piper.
Leroy misses with a takedown
and Piper counters with a series of strikes. Leroy will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Piper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Piper throws a combination that misses
letting Leroy counter with a right hand.
Leroy doesn't manage to clinch there - Piper circles away.
Leroy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Piper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper scores with the left hand. Leroy knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Leroy catches Piper right on the button with a cross.
Leroy tests Piper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Piper misses with a straight left.
Leroy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Piper throws an overhand right that lands on Leroy's shoulder, as Leroy tries to avoid the shot.
Leroy lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Leroy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Piper doesn't seem phased though.
Piper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Piper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Piper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Piper throws a hook to the side of Leroy's head but Leroy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leroy misses with a straight right.
Leroy slips under a jab.
Leroy scores with a nice right hand.
Piper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leroy, pushing him back against the cage.
Piper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leroy looks to land a left hand but Piper moved out of range nicely.
Piper forces Leroy back against the cage and clinches.
Piper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leroy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Piper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Piper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leroy.
Piper misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper swinging wilding here.
Piper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leroy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leroy wants to clinch up but Piper keeps it at a distance.
Piper throws a right and a left that Leroy avoids nicely.
Leroy misses with a body shot
and Piper counters with a three punch combo that has Leroy backing up. Leroy nods at Piper to acknowledge the strikes.
Leroy fails with the takedown
and Piper counters with a nice body shot.
Roddy Piper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Leroy.
Leroy lands a body shot.
Leroy digs a good body shot into Piper's ribs.
Leroy tries to clinch there but Piper circles away.
Piper misses with a double jab
and Leroy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper slips under a jab from Leroy.
Leroy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leroy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bruce Leroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Piper misses with the combination.
Piper misses with a double jab.
Piper defending well as Leroy loads up on a big left hand.
Leroy slips a jab from Piper.
Piper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leroy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roddy Piper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Leroy misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roddy Piper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Piper 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roddy Piper!
Roddy Piper retains his featherweight title!
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