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VFC 5 - Lee v Wang PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Red Rum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Boruma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Red Rum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Boruma!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boruma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boruma shoots in but no luck this time.
Red Rum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Boruma.
Rum stuffs the takedown.
Boruma tries to clinch but Rum is having none of it.
Boruma scores a takedown into full mount!
Boruma goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rum turns into him and now he's in Boruma's guard.
Rum controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boruma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boruma had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rum is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Boruma Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rum's back instead.
Rum manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boruma's guard. Nice work there by Rum.
Rum landing with the ground and pound.
Boruma is looking for a triangle but Rum pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boruma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rum passes Boruma's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boruma looking for submissions off his back.
Rum trying to control the pace.
Boruma actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rum is taking a breather. Boruma 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.
Boruma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boruma trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rum in particular looking to stall.
Rum prevents Boruma from improving his 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rum in particular looking to stall.
Boruma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rum tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boruma knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boruma looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rum lunges at Boruma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boruma's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Rum dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rum lands a head shot.
It looks like Brian Boruma has been cut.
Boruma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rum circles away.
Rum stuffs the takedown.
Boruma checks a low kick from Rum.
Boruma fails with the takedown.
Red Rum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Boruma.
Rum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Rum finds it's way through Boruma's defenses.
Boruma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boruma closes the distance and clinches up with Rum, looking for a takedown. Boruma pushes Rum against the cage but Rum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Rum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brian Boruma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boruma.
Boruma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boruma is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boruma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boruma.
Boruma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That has opened up Brian Boruma's cut even more.
Boruma shoots in looking for a takedown. Rum tries to sprawl out of it but Boruma keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Rum misses.
Rum looks to land a combination but Boruma avoids it well.
Rum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boruma.
Nice sprawl there from Rum as Boruma shoots in.
Rum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rum is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boruma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rum as he jumps to the side.
Boruma shoots in but Rum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rum pushes Boruma up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rum.
Rum lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Rum.
Boruma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rum scores with a hook to the body.
Rum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boruma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rum circles away.
Rum finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Red Rum is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Rum.
Rum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boruma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rum scores with a shoulder strike.
Rum manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boruma misses with a takedown attempt - Rum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The cut above Brian Boruma's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rum closes the distance and clinches.
Rum lands a body shot.
Rum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borumas head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Rum for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Rum lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rum pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rum scores with a shot to the side of Boruma's head.
Rum gets underhooks to prevent Boruma's takedown attempt.
Rum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Rum to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boruma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rum as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boruma.
Rum stuffs the takedown.
Rum throws a body punch but Boruma moves out of range.
Boruma shoots in for a double leg but Rum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rum has closed the distance and engaged Boruma in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boruma backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rum lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rum scores with a shoulder strike.
Rum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Rum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Boruma's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Boruma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boruma looks for a takedown but Rum sprawls well.
Boruma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boruma shoots in looking for a takedown. Rum tries to sprawl out of it but Boruma keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Red Rum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Boruma.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boruma.
Rum throws a hook but Boruma avoids it easily.
Rum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Rum misses.
Rum scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rum throws and low kick but Boruma moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boruma has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Rum does it's job there.
Boruma checks a low kick from Rum.
Boruma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rum tries to avoid it but Boruma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rum to the ground. Rum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boruma walks into a straight right hand from Rum.
Rum lands a right hook to the body.
Rum lands a nice shot to the body.
Rum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boruma can do to turn this around?
Boruma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rum smiles and moves away.
Boruma shoots in for a takedown but Rum shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boruma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rum pinned against the cage. Rum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rum rushes Boruma and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rum.
A hook to the body from Rum.
Rum lands with a left to the head.
Rum stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rum scores with a shot to the side of Boruma's head.
Brian Boruma's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boruma shoots in and drives through. Rum sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rum tests Boruma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Rum misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boruma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Boruma or perhaps it was just good defense by Rum which made him look bad.
Rum finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rum has Boruma up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boruma jumps guard but Rum stands there with Boruma around his waist. Boruma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boruma shoots for a takedown but Rum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rum works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boruma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rum as he avoids it easily.
Rum clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rum lands with a left to the head.
Rum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boruma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rum's waist but Rum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boruma off to one side.
Red Rum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rum misses with a kick to the body.
Boruma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boruma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rum lands with a straight right. Boruma didn't see that one coming.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brian Boruma's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Red Rum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kami Iakopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Donavan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Iakopa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ziggy Marley - Beach in Hawaii. Kami Iakopa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kami Iakopa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Donavan!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iakopa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donavan misses with a series of wild punches.
Iakopa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donavan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Iakopa counters with a nice body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Iakopa.
Iakopa throws a hook but Donavan blocks it.
A head kick misses from Iakopa.
Donavan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Iakopa digs a good body shot into Donavan's ribs.
Donavan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donavan blocks a head kick by Iakopa.
Donavan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Iakopa.
Iakopa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scott Donavan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iakopa slips a jab and a cross from Donavan.
Donavan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Iakopa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Iakopa lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iakopa misses with the combination.
Donavan throws a combination that misses
and Iakopa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donavan looks gassed!
Donavan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iakopa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iakopa misses with the combination.
Iakopa moves out of range as Donavan strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Iakopa.
Donavan throws a series of punches but Iakopa moves out of range.
Iakopa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Donavan doesn't seem bothered though.
Iakopa throws a sloppy head kick and Donavan moves out of range easily.
Iakopa gets a takedown into half guard.
Donavan is staying active underneath Iakopa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Donavan wants to improve his position but Iakopa is controlling well.
Iakopa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Donavan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa wants to stand up but Donavan manages to regain full guard.
Iakopa cracks Donavan with a solid left hand.
Donavan has a closed guard, preventing Iakopa from standing up.
Iakopa tries to free his leg and advance position but Donavan is retaining full guard.
Iakopa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Donavan is proving hard to escape from.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Donavan lands a head shot.
Donavan throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donavan moves away.
Donavan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donavan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iakopa connects with a jab.
No joy there for Iakopa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iakopa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Iakopa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iakopa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donavan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iakopa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iakopa misses with the combination.
Jab from Donavan.
Iakopa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donavan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iakopa counters with a series of strikes. Donavan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Donavan walks into a stiff left hand from Iakopa.
Donavan misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Donavan misses with a combination
and Iakopa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Iakopa misses with a wild combination.
Donavan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Iakopa counters with a three punch combo that has Donavan backing up. Donavan nods at Iakopa to acknowledge the strikes.
Iakopa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donavan manages to avoid it.
Iakopa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Donavan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Iakopa - just one landing.
Iakopa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Donavan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iakopa circles away quickly and effectively.
Iakopa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iakopa misses with a head kick.
Donavan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iakopa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donavan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donavan throws a right and a left that Iakopa avoids nicely.
Donavan blocks a head kick by Iakopa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kami Iakopa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Iakopa walks into a straight right hand from Donavan.
Donavan avoids the head kick by Iakopa.
Donavan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donavan throws a right hand that Iakopa ducks under and follows up with a left that Iakopa also avoids with ease.
Donavan slips a jab and a cross from Iakopa.
Donavan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iakopa.
Donavan needs to keep his hands up - Iakopa had a free shot at his head there.
Donavan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Donavan misses with a jab to the body
and Iakopa counters with a stiff right hand.
Iakopa slips a jab and a cross from Donavan.
Iakopa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iakopa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Iakopa.
Donavan misses with a wild combination.
Iakopa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iakopa tries to land a front kick but Donavan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scott Donavan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donavan throws a combination that misses
and Iakopa counters with a left to the body.
Some wild striking there from Iakopa.
Donavan throws a series of punches but Iakopa avoids them all with ease.
Iakopa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donavan looks to land a combination but Iakopa avoids it well.
Kami Iakopa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iakopa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Donavan throws a series of punches but Iakopa moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Iakopa.
Iakopa misses with a series of wild punches.
Iakopa tries a head kick but it misses.
Donavan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iakopa counters with a one-two to the body.
Iakopa throws a head kick but Donavan moves out of range.
Donavan misses with a combination
and Iakopa counters with a stiff right hand.
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.
Donavan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iakopa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Iakopa tests Donavan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donavan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iakopa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Donavan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Donavan looks to land a combination. Iakopa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Iakopa throws a sloppy head kick and Donavan moves out of range easily.
Donavan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donavan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donavan blocks a head kick by Iakopa.
Donavan misses with a two punch combination.
Donavan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donavan misses with a two punch combination.
Donavan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Iakopa scores with a one two! Donavan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donavan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iakopa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Iakopa dodges the punch combination from Donavan.
Iakopa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Donavan.
Donavan throws out a powerful jab.
Iakopa punishes Donavan's body with a nice straight punch.
Iakopa misses with a combination
and Donavan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donavan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iakopa.
Iakopa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Iakopa slips a jab and a cross from Donavan.
Donavan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Iakopa counters with a two punch combo.
Donavan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iakopa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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.
Iakopa shoots for a double leg takedown but Donavan sprawls well. He's pushed Iakopa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donavan misses with a combination
and Iakopa counters with a two punch combo.
Donavan throws a body kick that misses.
Iakopa misses with a combination
and Donavan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Iakopa.
Donavan cracks Iakopa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Iakopa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donavan throws a nice looking combination but Iakopa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Donavan.
Donavan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Iakopa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iakopa with a nice cross.
Donavan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iakopa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Iakopa throws a combination. Donavan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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 Kami Iakopa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Donavan misses with a low kick as Iakopa jumps back.
Kami Iakopa is winning the standup battle so far.
Donavan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iakopa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donavan misses with a looping right.
Donavan with a hook.
Donavan 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.
Iakopa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Iakopa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Donavan's hands.
Iakopa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donavan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iakopa.
Iakopa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Iakopa tries to clinch up but Donavan circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iakopa throws a lazy right hand but Donavan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donavan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iakopa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donavan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iakopa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iakopa scores with a nice head shot.
Donavan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donavan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Iakopa misses.
Iakopa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iakopa is working the combinations to good effect here.
Donavan throws a series of punches but Iakopa avoids them all with ease.
Iakopa throws a right and a left that Donavan avoids nicely.
Donavan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Iakopa's head backwards.
Donavan misses with a double jab
letting Iakopa counter with a right hand.
Donavan misses with a jab to the body
and Iakopa counters with a two punch combo.
Iakopa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Iakopa slips a jab and a cross from Donavan.
Iakopa stuns Donavan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donavan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fighters circle momentarily. Iakopa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Iakopa throws a right and a left that Donavan avoids nicely.
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.
Donavan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iakopa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Donavan thinking.
Donavan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donavan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Iakopa dodges the punch combination from Donavan.
Iakopa throws a head kick but Donavan moves out of range.
Donavan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iakopa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donavan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A punch combination from Donavan misses.
Iakopa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Iakopa tries for a takedown but Donavan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donavan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iakopa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donavan throws a combination that misses
and Iakopa counters with a two punch combo.
Iakopa throws a right and a left that Donavan avoids nicely.
Donavan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iakopa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Donavan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iakopa circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Iakopa misses with a double jab.
Iakopa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from Donavan both land. Nice combination.
A big left from Donavan misses.
Iakopa scores with a nice strike.
Iakopa throws the left hand but Donavan avoids the punch easily.
Donavan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iakopa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Donavan misses.
Iakopa misses with a two punch combination.
Donavan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Iakopa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Iakopa looks to land a left hand but Donavan moved out of range nicely.
Iakopa moves away from the strike by Donavan.
Donavan throws a right hand that Iakopa ducks under and follows up with a left that Iakopa also avoids with ease.
Donavan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kami Iakopa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good exchange - Iakopa coming out on top.
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.
Iakopa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iakopa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Donavan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iakopa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Donavan. Donavan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donavan ducks right into an uppercut from Iakopa.
Donavan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donavan throws a sloppy head kick and Iakopa moves out of range easily.
Iakopa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donavan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iakopa lands a nice hook to Donavan's body. Donavan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scott Donavan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donavan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donavan blocks a head kick by Iakopa.
Donavan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donavan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Iakopa scores with a nice head shot.
A right-left combo lands from Iakopa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kami Iakopa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Iakopa 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kami Iakopa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homie Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constantine I the Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Truth. Constantine I the Great has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Homie Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Constantine I the Great!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice throws a right hand that the Great ducks under and follows up with a left that the Great also avoids with ease.
the Great throws an overhand right that lands on Slice's shoulder, as Slice tries to avoid the shot.
Slice shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
the Great lands a jab.
It looks like Homie Slice has been cut.
Slice has managed to clinch.
the Great fails to pull guard.
the Great should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Slice is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
the Great fails to pull the fight into his guard.
the Great tries to score a body lock takedown but Slice shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Homie Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Constantine I the Great.
Slice digs a right hand into the Great's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on the Great's gas tank.
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 Great jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slice walks away with a smile on his face. the Great gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
the Great throws a shot to the body.
Slice is breathing heavily.
the Great drops Slice with a right and a left! the Great comes rushing in but Slice regains his composure and manages to keep the Great in guard.
Slice is rocked!
the Great has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slice is proving hard to escape from.
the Great is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
the Great thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the Great is looking to stand up but Slice won't let him.
Slice on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slice tries to get out of the position.
the Great preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the Great tries to stand but Slice is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Slice thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Slice looks to land a left hand but the Great moved out of range nicely.
the Great cracks Slice with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
the Great clinches but Slice breaks the clinch
and Slice holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
the Great tries for a takedown. No joy.
the Great tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slice just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slice breaks the clinch.
the Great throws a series of punches but Slice moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from the Great.
Slice darts in and clinches the Great up against the cage.
Slice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slice tries to bum rush the Great with a series of wild strikes but the Great uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Great scores with a one two! Slice had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Constantine I the Great is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
the Great uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slice has time to react.
Slice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but the Great swivels and escapes.
the Great throws a one two combo.
Slice fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
the Great swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
Slice throws a right hand that the Great ducks under and follows up with a left that the Great also avoids with ease.
Slice shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
the Great ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No joy there for Slice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slice throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Slice does no damage.
the Great dips to his left and cracks Slice with an uppercut!
the Great scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by the Great as he connects with a hook.
Slice closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on the Great's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slice will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slice connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused the Great some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Great parries the strikes from Slice easily there. Slice is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable the Great to escape.
You can see the frustration on the Great's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slice misses with the ground and pound.
the Great dodges the ground and pound from Slice.
Slice in side control, throwing shots but the Great defends.
Slice throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
the Great scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slice on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A left lands for the Great.
Decent striking displayed by the Great there.
the Great scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slice doesn't seem bothered though.
the Great lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
the Great connects with a crisp jab.
Slice throws a right and a left that the Great avoids nicely.
the Great throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Slice misses.
the Great scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws out a loose jab but the Great uses good head movement to avoid it.
the Great connects with a body shot.
the Great throws a combination. Slice tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slice.
Slice moves into range and clinches up with the Great.
the Great is leaning against Slice and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slice changes levels and goes for a takedown here. the Great fights it off and pushes away nicely.
the Great scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
the Great throws a lazy right hand but Slice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
the Great blocks a head kick by Slice.
Nice shot lands for the Great.
Slice looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
the Great throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Slice has a takedown stuffed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by the Great.
the Great has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good standup being displayed there by the Great as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constantine I the Great dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Homie Slice's cut.
That's time! Slice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slice shoots in but the Great avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slice looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
the Great is looking to clinch.
the Great connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oooh a lovely combination from the Great sends Slice down but not out. the Great dives into side control looking to finish.
Slice is looking for a sweep.
the Great tries for a kimura but Slice is defending well.
the Great is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slice is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slice throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slice throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Slice is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the Great advances to full mount.
the Great looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
the Great with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
the Great wants to get back to his feet but Slice is holding on tight.
Slice throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Slice throwing hammer fists to the chest of the Great. What's that going to do exactly?
the Great wants to control the pace but Slice is squirming around nicely.
Slice tries to improve his position but instead the Great has taken his back!
Slice is in bad spot here.
the Great wants to control but Slice is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slice preventing the rear naked choke attempt from the Great.
Slice tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
the Great is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
the Great blocks Slice's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Slice is looking to get to half guard.
the Great throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Slice throwing hammer fists to the chest of the Great. What's that going to do exactly?
the Great tries to control but Slice wriggling away.
Slice is trying to escape the mount.
Slice swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from the Great.
Slice really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Slice wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Slice tries to reverse the position but the Great maintains control.
the Great blocks Slice's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Slice blocking the ground and pound.
Slice is trying to escape the mount.
the Great looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Slice throwing hammer fists to the chest of the Great. What's that going to do exactly?
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.
Slice is squirming around, avoiding the Great's attempts to control the action.
Slice tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Slice throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Slice holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as the Great tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Slice working to try and regain half guard.
the Great has control of Slice's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Slice regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Slice defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from the Great.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slice defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from the Great.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constantine I the Great showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Homie Slice'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. This is the final round!
Slice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
the Great scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
the Great throws a jab but it's blocked by Slice.
the Great sizes up Slice with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slice lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Constantine I the Great has been cut.
the Great wants to clinch.
Slice shoots in looking for a takedown. the Great tries to sprawl out of it but Slice keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. the Great manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Slice misses.
the Great lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
the Great lands with a right hand.
Constantine I the Great seems to be getting the better of the standup.
the Great moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Slice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slice tries to bum rush the Great with a series of wild strikes but the Great uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Homie Slice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
the Great throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slice counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the Great tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
the Great has Slice pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slice manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Slice has the Great pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. the Great manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
the Great doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
the Great lands a nice hook to Slice's body. Slice takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up but the Great swats him away and circles back towards the center.
the Great tries to clinch but Slice is having none of it.
The fighters circling - the Great throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slice swinging wilding here.
Jab, jab by the Great - just one landing.
Nice jab there from the Great.
Slice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with the Great but the Great pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homie Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the Great misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Slice 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Left hook, right uppercut from Slice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Great cracks Slice with an open hand slap.
the Great wants to clinch up but Slice keeps it at a distance.
Slice moves out of range as the Great strikes.
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
the Great lands with a cross.
Slice shoots in for a double leg but the Great sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
the Great connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slice gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
the Great tries to clinch up.
Slice misses with a takedown attempt - the Great sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
the Great scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
the Great swinging wilding here.
the Great connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slice shoots in looking for a takedown. the Great tries to sprawl out of it but Slice keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. the Great manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from the Great finds it's way through Slice's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Great throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed right hand from the Great misses the target.
Slice shoots in for a double leg but the Great sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
the Great misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
the Great has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
the Great throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slice will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big right from the Great misses.
the Great tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slice scores with a one two! the Great had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
the Great throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slice's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Slice duly obliges.
Slice fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slice looks to throw the jab but the Great is out of range.
the Great has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good shot there by the Great.
Slice throws a series of punches but the Great moves out of range.
the Great cracks a nice hook into Slice's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the Great lands with a right hand.
Slice lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slice.
the Great throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slice shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
the Great sizes up Slice with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
the Great waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Slice.
Slice tries to bum rush the Great with a series of wild strikes but the Great uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
the Great keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt.
Slice with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling the Great to score with a decent uppercut.
the Great avoids a punch combination nicely.
the Great slips a jab and a cross from Slice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the Great's corner calls for a 1-2. the Great obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Constantine I the Great is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
the Great swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slice.
Slice throws a right and a left that the Great avoids nicely.
Slice takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Homie Slice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
the Great throws a series of punches but Slice avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Constantine I the Great comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got the Great winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Constantine I the Great!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Adrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Tepes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Adrian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Tepes!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adrian slips under a jab.
Tepes lands with a straight right. Adrian didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Mark Adrian has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Tepes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Tepes misses the target.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tepes! Adrian is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Lagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tyson's choice of entrance music: Mike Tyson Tupac Remix. Mike Tyson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mick Lagg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lagg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lagg throws a right hand that Tyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyson also avoids with ease.
Tyson connects with a nice cross there... Lagg is looking wobbly and Tyson recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Lagg to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Tyson jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Tyson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjalmar Lindberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tommy gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). tommy gunn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hjalmar Lindberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, tommy gunn!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but gunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
gunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lindberg tries to clinch up but gunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Lindberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
gunn moves in looking to clinch but Lindberg pushes him off.
Lindberg moves into the clinch.
Lindberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
gunn breaks the clinch.
gunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lindberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lindberg throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
gunn moves into the clinch.
gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lindberg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lindberg closes the distance but gunn moves to the side
and gunn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lindberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lindberg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and gunn counters by clinching up.
gunn prevents Lindberg from breaking the clinch.
Lindberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
gunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and gunn counters by clinching up.
gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
gunn has taken the fight to the clinch.
gunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and gunn counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from gunn.
gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Lindberg misses.
Lindberg wants to clinch
and gunn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
gunn breaks from the clinch.
gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lindberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lindberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lindberg lands a with a good body shot.
Lindberg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as gunn backs up against the cage.
Lindberg lands a head kick. gunn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
gunn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lindberg is breathing heavily.
gunn moves into the clinch.
gunn manages to break the clinch.
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!
gunn darts in and clinches Lindberg up against the cage.
Lindberg could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
gunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
gunn moves into range and clinches up with Lindberg.
gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
gunn drives through and clinches with Lindberg against the cage.
gunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
gunn moves into range and clinches up with Lindberg.
gunn keeps control of Lindberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg has had enough of the clinch but gunn keeps him there for the moment.
Lindberg has had enough of the clinch but gunn keeps him there for the moment.
gunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
gunn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lindberg, pushing him back against the cage.
gunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindberg tries to clinch up
and gunn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
gunn pushes Lindberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tommy gunn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
gunn has managed to clinch.
Lindberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
gunn slows down the pace here.
A hook to the body from gunn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lindberg tries to bum rush gunn with a series of wild strikes but gunn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindberg throws a lazy head kick
and gunn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by gunn.
gunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
gunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lindberg.
Hjalmar Lindberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
gunn instigates a clinch.
Lindberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
gunn stalling against the cage.
Lindberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
gunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lindberg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
gunn clinches.
gunn trying to land knees to the body.
Lindberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
gunn breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Lindberg as he connects with a hook.
Lindberg tries to clinch up
and gunn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gunn moves into the clinch.
Lindberg has had enough of the clinch but gunn keeps him there for the moment.
gunn manages to break the clinch.
gunn clinches with his opponent.
gunn breaks the clinch.
Lindberg tries to clinch up
and gunn counters by moving into the clinch.
gunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lindberg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and gunn counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
gunn breaks the clinch.
Lindberg wants to clinch but gunn slips to the side
and gunn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lindberg wants to break free but gunn has control.
Lindberg has had enough of the clinch but gunn keeps him there for the moment.
Lindberg wants to break free but gunn has control.
gunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lindberg clinches but gunn breaks the clinch
and gunn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by gunn.
gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tommy gunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lindberg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lindberg closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
gunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
gunn tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Lindberg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
gunn tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut lands for Lindberg. That snapped gunn's head back.
Nice shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lindberg wants to clinch but gunn slips to the side
and gunn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
gunn breaks the clinch.
Lindberg looks to clinch
and gunn moves into the clinch.
gunn breaks the clinch.
Lindberg lands a two punch combo.
Hjalmar Lindberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gunn circles away from the clinch attempt
and gunn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lindberg can't break the clinch.
Lindberg wants to break free but gunn has control.
gunn manages to break the clinch.
Lindberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by gunn.
Lindberg throws a sloppy head kick and gunn moves out of range easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lindberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
gunn lands with a left to the head.
Lindberg is trying to break free.
gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
gunn wants to clinch up but Lindberg keeps it at a distance.
Lindberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from gunn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
gunn tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
gunn circles away from the clinch attempt
and gunn counters by moving into the clinch.
Lindberg is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gunn lands an uppercut.
gunn breaks from the clinch.
gunn throws a leg kick but Lindberg moved away.
Lindberg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
gunn is looking to clinch but Lindberg is avoiding it.
Hjalmar Lindberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danga de danga de dang - Lindberg scores with a four punch combination!
Lindberg misses with a head kick.
gunn drives through and clinches with Lindberg against the cage.
Lindberg wants to get back to striking at distance but gunn won't allow it.
Lindberg wants to get back to striking at distance but gunn won't allow it.
gunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg closes the distance looking to clinch
and gunn moves into the clinch.
Lindberg can't break the clinch.
gunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
gunn clinches with his opponent.
Lindberg has had enough of the clinch but gunn keeps him there for the moment.
Lindberg wants to get back to striking at distance but gunn won't allow it.
tommy gunn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
gunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
tommy gunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well gunn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... tommy gunn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetsov's entrance music is National Anthem of Russia. A fine choice. Ramos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Duality kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Alexei Kuznetsov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Victor Ramos's chin.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Kuznetsov!
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, Victor Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuznetsov off the cage and back into rage.
Ramos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
It looks like Alexei Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick from Ramos.
Ramos tries to clinch up.
Ramos throws a series of punches but Kuznetsov avoids them all with ease.
Victor Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Ramos.
Ramos throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a one two! Ramos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov cracks the inside of Ramos's front leg.
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramos's sensitive parts.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Kuznetsov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov clinches up against the cage.
Kuznetsov is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kuznetsov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kuznetsov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
Kuznetsov tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ramos wants to break free but Kuznetsov has control.
Kuznetsov goes for a takedown attempt but Ramos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ramos misses with the combination.
Ramos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kuznetsov counters with a leg kick.
A big left from Ramos misses.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramos throws a body kick the misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a left to the body.
Kuznetsov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov has closed the distance and engaged Ramos in a clinch.
Kuznetsov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramos wants to break free but Kuznetsov has control.
Ramos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Ramos is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuznetsov has double underhooks.
Ramos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Ramos tries to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling the position.
Kuznetsov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kuznetsov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuznetsov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov tries for a kimura but Ramos is defending well.
Kuznetsov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ramos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ramos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kuznetsov cracks Ramos with a big right hand but Ramos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ramos is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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.
Kuznetsov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramos is pushing Kuznetsov's head away, looking to escape. Kuznetsov manages to hold on to the position though.
Ramos throws Kuznetsov to one side and escapes!
Kuznetsov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ramos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Ramos throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov cracks the inside of Ramos's front leg.
Danga de danga de dang - Ramos scores with a four punch combination!
Ramos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuznetsov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexei Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexei Kuznetsov'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.
Ramos misses with the body kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ramos's knee momentarily.
Ramos throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramos throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ramos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramos tries to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling the position.
Ramos wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from Ramos.
Ramos wants to break free but Kuznetsov has control.
Ramos is pressed up against the cage. Kuznetsov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ramos down to the mat. Ramos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ramos misses with a double jab
and Kuznetsov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Victor Ramos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramos misses with the combination.
Ramos swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Ramos misses with a two punch combination.
Ramos misses with a combination
and Kuznetsov counters with a low kick, right behind Ramos 's knee.
Ramos is breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramos's waist but Ramos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuznetsov off to one side.
A big left from Ramos misses.
Kuznetsov thumps Ramos with a low kick.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
Alexei Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramos misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov darts in and clinches Ramos up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ramos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuznetsov counters with a good low kick that Ramos was not able to check.
Ramos throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuznetsov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ramos tries to kick Kuznetsov off but Kuznetsov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kuznetsov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuznetsov wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuznetsov is taking a breather. Ramos 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.
Ramos wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov wants to free his trapped foot but Ramos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramos tries to kick Kuznetsov off but Kuznetsov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kuznetsov wants to take a breather but Ramos is having none of it.
Ramos looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ramos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuznetsov counters with an outside leg kick.
Ramos misses with a leg kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kuznetsov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ramos is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ramos is surviving well by controlling Kuznetsov's body position as best he can.
Kuznetsov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kuznetsov won't let Ramos get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kuznetsov is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Kuznetsov extends the arm and Ramos is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexei Kuznetsov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce comes to the cage accompanied by The Last Dragon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leroy Bruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Santos!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruce throws a head kick that misses.
Bruce rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
A punch combination from Bruce misses.
Bruce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bruce throws a head kick that half lands.
Bruce throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Bruce fails to land with a series of punches.
Bruce throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Bruce misses with a wild combination.
Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bruce defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Santos.
Santos swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bruce is now in Santos's guard. A big mistake from Santos there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard.
Santos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Santos pushing down on Bruce's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bruce knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.
Bruce is breathing heavily.
Santos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Santos uses his free foot to push down on Bruce's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bruce.
Santos goes for an armbar but Bruce turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bruce.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bruce avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruce wants to stand and escape but instead Santos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
Santos trying to control but Bruce is working from the bottom.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos stands up and waves to Bruce to follow him.
A combination from Bruce does no damage.
Bruce throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bruce is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bruce is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Santos has hold of Bruce's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bruce tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Santos cranks the arm and Bruce screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bruce, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Santos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). lee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter the Dragon. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dirk Wang!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from lee.
Wang clinches up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Wang.
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!
Wang unloads a knee to the mid-section. lee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
lee is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wang.
Wang with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bruce lee has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Wang.
Wang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wang is working lee over against the cage.
Wang lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wang.
Wang connects with a nasty looking knee right to lee's face.
A short right from Wang on the inside.
Wang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wang crunches a lovely knee into lee's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Wang.
Knees to the body from Wang.
Wang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wang unloads a knee to the mid-section. lee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wang.
Wang unloads a knee to the mid-section. lee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees to the body from Wang.
Wang misses with a knee strike.
Wang connects with a knee to the head.
Wang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Wang scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang scores with a knee to the head.
Wang misses with a knee strike.
Wang tries to land a knee to the head but lee blocks with his arms.
Wang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wang lands a right hand that snaps the head of lee backwards.
lee jumps guard but Wang stands there with lee around his waist. lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang effectively controlling the action here.
Wang trying to land knees to the body.
lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wang misses with a knee strike.
Wang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from lee.
lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
lee has Wang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Wang.
lee takes a shot to the head.
Wang stalling the fight.
lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wang walks away with a smile on his face. lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wang is fending him off so far but lee persists. Nope, Wang circles away and we're back to standing.
Wang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. lee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
lee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang lands strikes from half guard.
lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wang.
lee gets full guard.
lee pushes a forearm under Wang's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Wang is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce lee!
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