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ICON 8.5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Kline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kline comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Jones has chosen Dragonforce - Operation Ground And Pound as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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265 lbs
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262 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Kline!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a takedown into Kline's guard.
Kline throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kline is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kline looking for a sweep. Not yet Kline, not yet.
Kline throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jones uses it to pass to side control.
Kline is looking to reverse the position.
Jones trying to control the action but Kline is working from the bottom.
Jones landing a few strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jones working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a strike aimed at the side of Kline's head but Kline avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Kline manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Jones wants to take a breather but Kline is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kline makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kline.
Jones has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kline to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jones is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kline pulls down on the head and he's put Jones to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andy Kline!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Owen Christy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen Christy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Christy!
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, Rob Boom!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christy forces Boom back against the cage and clinches.
Christy breaks from the clinch.
Boom stuffs the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boom is trying to drag Christy to the mat but Christy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Christy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom closes the distance looking to clinch
and Christy counters by moving into the clinch.
Christy manages to break the clinch.
Christy misses with a double jab.
Boom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Christy counters with a nice body kick.
Boom tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Christy counters by moving into the clinch.
Christy can't get the takedown.
Christy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Christy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boom pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Christy stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom is trying to break free.
Christy pulls guard successfully.
Christy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Christy.
Christy looking to control but Boom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Christy controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Christy.
Boom slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Christy trying to control the action but Boom is working from the bottom.
Christy is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boom pushes Christy off but Christy dives into side control.
Boom is trying to buck Christy off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christy throws an elbow but Boom slips to the side and avoids it well.
Boom is looking to reverse the position.
Boom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Christy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Christy is putting a hurting on Boom here, landing some big shots from side control.
Boom wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Christy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Christy wants to stand but Boom is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boom tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Christy counters with a shoot takedown. Boom fights it but they end up in guard.
Boom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Christy trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
Christy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boom is keeping the position for now.
Christy won't allow Boom to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Christy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boom tries to clinch but Christy moves out of range.
Boom is looking to clinch but Christy is avoiding it.
Boom swinging wilding here.
Christy rushes Boom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Christy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boom blocks it with crossed arms.
Boom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Christy wants a takedown.
Christy tries a knee to the head but Boom blocks it.
Boom misses with the head strike.
Christy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Boom as the two fighters clinch.
Boom is trying to break free.
Boom tries to break the clinch but Christy is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Christy as Boom tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom tries to throw a body punch but Christy avoids it by throwing Boom back against the cage.
Christy tries for a takedown but Boom manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Christy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boom misses with a punch on the inside.
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boom lands a body shot.
Boom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boom tries to stall but Christy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Christy keeps control of Boom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boom tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boom.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Boom on the inside.
Boom struggles to land a body shot inside as Christy controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Boom throws an elbow but misses.
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.
Boom taking a breather.
Boom fails to pull guard.
Boom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boom looking to slow down the pace here.
Boom misses with a punch on the inside.
Boom struggles to land a body shot inside as Christy controls his hands.
Boom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Christy keeps control of Boom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Christy has had enough of the clinch but Boom keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boom.
Boom trying to stall but Christy improves his position.
Boom drops down looking for an ankle pick but Christy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boom tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Christy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Christy gets underhooks to prevent Boom's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Christy gets underhooks to prevent Boom's takedown attempt.
Christy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boom prevents it.
Christy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boom trying to stall but Christy improves his position.
Christy jumps guard but Boom stands there with Christy around his waist. Christy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Christy prevents a body shot from Boom.
Boom taking a breather.
Boom tries to break the clinch but Christy is controlling the position.
Boom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Boom.
Christy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boom looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boom working aggressively here.
Boom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Christy gets underhooks to prevent Boom's takedown attempt.
Christy wants the takedown. Boom is fighting it off but Christy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Boom's guard against the cage.
Christy postures up in Boom's guard and throws a big left but Boom blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christy postures up in Boom's guard and throws a big left but Boom blocks it.
Christy tries to free his leg and advance position but Boom is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Christy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Christy dominated that second round.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Boom.
Boom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Christy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boom misses with a few strikes there.
Christy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Christy counters by clinching up.
Christy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom tries to clinch up
and Christy counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom is leaning against Christy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boom scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Christy has him pressed against the cage.
Boom tries to throw a body punch but Christy avoids it by throwing Boom back against the cage.
Boom lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boom.
Boom can't find room to land a body shot as Christy controls the action.
Boom has had enough of the clinch but Christy keeps him there for the moment.
Boom tries to break the clinch but Christy is controlling the position.
Boom is leaning against Christy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boom can't find room to land a body shot as Christy controls the action.
Boom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom lands with a nice combination. Christy backs away looking to recover.
Boom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom tries to clinch up but Christy circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom throws a series of punches but Christy avoids them all with ease.
Christy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boom tries to avoid it but Christy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boom to the ground. Boom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Christy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boom slips a jab and a cross from Christy.
Boom shoots in but no luck this time.
Boom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom misses with a head kick.
Rob Boom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christy fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom tries to clinch but Christy is having none of it.
Christy circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom fails with the takedown
so Christy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Christy trying to control the position from guard on top but Boom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christy is really struggling to control Boom but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boom has momentary wrist control but Christy slips an elbow through the middle.
Boom looking to control.
Christy wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christy looking to sit in guard and control but Boom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boom won't allow Christy to sweep him here.
Owen Christy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boom postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boom misses with a body kick.
Boom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Christy counters by moving into the clinch.
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 Owen Christy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Christy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Christy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between mister E (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). E's entrance music is Ellie Goulding - Starry Eyes (Jakwob Remix). A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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168 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Basic striking
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, mister E!
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, The Man!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
E feints and then cracks Man's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Man down.
Man connects with a body shot.
A combination from Man does no damage.
E feints and then cracks Man's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Man down.
E tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
E has managed to clinch.
Knees to the body from E.
E using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Man has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
E lands an uppercut.
Man lands a hook that snaps the head of E backwards.
Nice elbow from E.
Man blocks an elbow strike from E.
Man trying to stall but E improves his position.
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
E looking to throw knees to the head but Man is blocking nicely.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
E lands a nice elbow.
E lands an elbow inside.
Man is working E over against the cage.
E with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
E tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Man is stalling here.
E tries to land a knee to the head but Man blocks with his arms.
E is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is trying to break free.
E is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Man is keeping busy.
Man takes a knee right on the jaw!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
E throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Man blocks it with crossed arms.
E lands a knee to the body.
E looking to slow down the pace here.
E using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Man has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Man pressing his opponent against the cage.
E using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Man has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Man avoids the elbow strike from E, against the cage.
Man is trying to break the clinch but E has him pressed against the cage.
Man slowing the pace effectively.
Man scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Man.
Man has E pressed against the cage.
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 ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by The Man.
Man looks to land a combination but E avoids it well.
Man throws a series of punches but E avoids them all with ease.
E misses with a combination
and Man counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps E thinking.
E walks into a left hand.
E walks into a left hand.
E tries to move into range but Man moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Man lands a nice hook to E's body. E takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Man throws a series of punches but E moves out of range.
A left and a right from Man both land. Nice combination.
A combination from Man does no damage.
Nice uppercut there from Man.
E misses with a shot to the body
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man works over E's head and body with a nice combination.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Man!
E takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
E misses with a head kick.
E throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. E looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
mister E seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
E throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man lands with a nice combination. E backs away looking to recover.
Man connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
E tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
E throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Man's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man lands a really nice looking cross but E seems unphased.
E showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man.
E throws a head kick that misses.
Man throws a shot to the body.
Man lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
E throws a head kick that misses.
E walks into a jab.
Man is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!E had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Man misses with a few strikes there.
Man closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
E tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Man lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Man dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Man blocks a head kick by E.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
Man throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Man throws a series of punches but E moves out of range.
E misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
E fails with an attempt to clinch.
E throws a half hearted mid kick.
Man goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
mister E is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
E throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of E's head.
E doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man lands a straight punch to the body, keeping E at a distance.
E pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
E takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man lands with a nice combination. E backs away looking to recover.
Danga de danga de dang - Man scores with a four punch combination!
Donk. Man catches E right on the button with a cross.
Man throws a combination that misses
and E counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
E dodges the punch combination from Man.
A jab from Man finds it's way through E's defenses.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
Man scores with a sloppy right hand. E should have avoided that one.
E lands a nice looking body kick.
Man checks a leg kick.
Man's corner calls for a 1-2. Man obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
E throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
E drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A left lands for Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
Man tests E's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man misses with a jab, cross combination.
E tries to clinch but Man moves away
and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man is working the combinations to good effect here.
Man avoids the head kick by E.
Man connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head kick misses from E.
Man scores with a one two! E had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Man connects with a body shot.
Man scores with a one two! E had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
E throws the kick towards the body but Man avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Man scores with a four punch combination!
Man blocks a head kick by E.
E pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to bum rush E with a series of wild strikes but E uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Man smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
E lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
E walks into a straight right hand from Man.
E fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man throws a series of strikes that have E backpedaling.
E tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but E circles away quickly and effectively.
E tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Man lands with a cross.
Man throws a one two combo.
E just misses with a punch to the body.
Man works over E's head and body with a nice combination.
Man misses with a few strikes there.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from E.
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.
E tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent E stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man misses with the combination.
E takes one on the chin but seems OK.
E throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
E takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Man throws a series of strikes that have E backpedaling.
Man lands with a nice combination. E backs away looking to recover.
The fight stays on the outside here - E looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped E in his tracks.
E throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Man lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Man scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Man 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! 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.
Man looks to land a combination. E sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by E.
A thudding body kick lands there by E!
E throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
E throws a quick inside leg kick.
E throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
E misses with a straight left.
E misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Man.
A head kick misses from E.
Man scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
E throws a head kick that misses.
The Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Man throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
E cracks Man with a good jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man moves into range and connects with a jab.
E throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Man cracks E with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
E throws a head kick that half lands.
Man scores with a body shot.
Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
E misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man throws a combination. E tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man throws a combination. E tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick misses from E.
Nice straight punches there by Man. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Man.
A head kick misses from E.
Man lands a jab to E's midsection.
E tries a head kick but it misses.
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.
E misses with a head kick.
Man scores with a decent looking hook.
E looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Man cracks E with a right hand to the side of the head.
Man fails to land with a series of punches.
E throws a nice head kick!
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man looks to land a combination. E sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
E wants to clinch
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man lands a nice shot that snaps E's head back.
E misses with a head kick.
Man scores with a jab to the body.
Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps E's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
E slips a jab and a cross from Man.
Man takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Man avoids the head kick by E.
Some wild striking there from E.
A left and a right from Man both land. Nice combination.
The Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man takes a swing at E's ribcage but misses.
E closes the distance looking to clinch
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
E scoring well with a low kick there.
Man lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Man scores with a four punch combination!
E pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
E throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Man avoids the head kick by E.
E dodges the punch combination from Man.
Man moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
E throws a head kick that Man semi-blocks.
E dodges the punch combination from Man.
mister E has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man throws a right and a left that E avoids nicely.
E looks to land a body kick but Man moved away.
E swinging wilding here.
E takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
E throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
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 mister E.
Well Man 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Man!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Pulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quick comes to the cage accompanied by Indestructible, by Disturbed. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Quick!
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, Josh Pulver!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulver throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Quick swats away the attempt to clinch by Pulver.
Pulver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Quick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pulver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Quick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Quick pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pulver blocks the elbow strike.
Pulver pressing his opponent against the cage.
Quick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Quick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quick tries to clinch there but Pulver circles away.
Pulver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Quick tries to avoid it but Pulver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Quick to the ground. Quick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quick is looking to clinch.
Quick tries to clinch but Pulver moves away
and Pulver counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pulver drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Quick manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pulver has Quick in his guard.
Quick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver wants to stand and escape but Quick is having none of it.
Quick is pushing down on Pulver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pulver is fighting to maintain full guard but Quick has managed to sneak the leg through.
Quick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pulver keeps working.
Quick is thwarting Pulver's attempts to control the position.
Quick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pulver won't allow Quick to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Quick is trying to control the action in half guard but Pulver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Quick is pressing down on Pulver's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pulver is holding on for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pulver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nick Quick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quick checks a low kick from Pulver.
Pulver shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quick as he avoids it easily.
Nick Quick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Pulver.
Quick pushes Pulver up against the cage in a clinch.
Pulver takes an elbow to the temple.
Pulver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Quick misses with an elbow over the top.
Quick lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Josh Pulver has been cut.
Pulver looks gassed!
Quick is pushing Pulver up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick lands an elbow inside that Pulver shrugs off.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Quick.
Quick lands an elbow inside that Pulver shrugs off.
Quick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pulver successfully pulls guard.
Pulver keeping moving, preventing Quick from controlling successfully.
Quick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pulver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Quick pushing down on Pulver's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick tries to pass to full mount but Pulver defends it.
Pulver is trying to get back to full guard.
Quick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pulver does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Pulver will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh Pulver's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pulver looks to clinch
and Quick counters with a head kick. That will keep Pulver thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Quick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pulver with a poor takedown
and Quick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Quick.
Quick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Quick misses with an elbow over the top.
Pulver avoids the elbow strike from Quick, against the cage.
Quick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pulver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Quick throws an elbow but it misses.
Pulver blocks an elbow strike.
Pulver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quick has him pressed against the cage.
Pulver drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Quick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Quick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pulver is breathing heavily.
Pulver has his takedown stuffed
and Quick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nick Quick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Pulver.
Quick scores with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Quick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pulver's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pulver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Quick throws an elbow that misses.
Quick prevents the takedown attempt.
Pulver wants to break free but Quick has control.
Knees in the clinch landing for Quick.
Quick landing knees to the head.
Pulver is trying to stall.
Quick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pulver blocks it with crossed arms.
Quick misses with an elbow over the top.
Quick lands a damaging elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Quick takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Quick scores with a knee to the head.
Quick lands a knee to the head.
Quick lands an elbow that stopped Pulver in his tracks for a moment.
Pulver wants a takedown.
Nice elbow from Quick.
Pulver takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulver avoids the elbow strike from Quick, against the cage.
Quick with a knee to the head.
Quick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pulver avoids a wild elbow strike from Quick.
Quick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Quick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Quick scores with a knee to the head.
Quick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Quick lands an elbow inside.
Pulver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pulver goes for a takedown attempt but Quick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pulver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pulver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pulver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pulver fails with the takedown
and Quick counters with a flying knee that drops Pulver! Quick dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Quick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Machine Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Elliot looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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204 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Machine Man!
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, Ray Elliot!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elliot keeps the fight on the outside.
Machine Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elliot looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elliot.
Man looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Man is trying for a kimura here. Elliot looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Man wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Machine Man!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mika Verkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suzuki Yen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Yen's choice of entrance music: yo yo bye bye - Why?. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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159 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mika Verkko!
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, Suzuki Yen!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Yen with that takedown attempt.
Verkko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yen.
Some wild striking there from Verkko.
Verkko cracks Yen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Yen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Verkko finish him?
Yen is rocked!
It looks like Suzuki Yen has been cut.
Verkko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yen is still on wobbly legs! Can Verkko finish him?
No joy there for Verkko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yen seems to have recovered his senses.
Verkko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yen shoots in but no luck this time.
Verkko is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Yen hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mika Verkko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Kesler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claude LaCroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kesler comes to the cage accompanied by Cancer Bats - Deathsmarch. LaCroix has chosen Anthrax - What Doesn't Die as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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200 lbs
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212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Kesler!
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, Claude LaCroix!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Kesler. No joy for LaCroix on that attempt.
Kesler stuffs the takedown.
Kesler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kesler as he avoids it easily.
Ryan Kesler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude LaCroix.
LaCroix tries for a takedown but Kesler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kesler sizes up LaCroix with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Claude LaCroix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kesler misses with a few strikes there.
Kesler lands the left hand.
No luck for LaCroix with that takedown attempt.
LaCroix shoots in looking for a takedown. Kesler tries to sprawl out of it but LaCroix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kesler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kesler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaCroix slips under a jab from Kesler.
Kesler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kesler throws a right hand that LaCroix ducks under and follows up with a left that LaCroix also avoids with ease.
Kesler drops LaCroix with a big left hand and mounts him. LaCroix is in big trouble!
LaCroix is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Kesler! LaCroix is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryan Kesler!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Fauteux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fat Hoos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoos has chosen The Von Bondies- C'mon C'mon as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jake Fauteux has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jake Fauteux seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Fauteux!
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, Fat Hoos!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Hoos with that takedown attempt.
Hoos moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fauteux but Fauteux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fauteux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fauteux throws a right and a left that Hoos avoids nicely.
Fauteux throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauteux closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Hoos scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fauteux.
Hoos gets control of Fauteux's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hoos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hoos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fauteux is stalling in the full guard.
Fauteux trying to control but Hoos is working from the bottom.
Hoos looking for a guillotine here but Fauteux defends easily.
Fauteux trying to control but Hoos is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fauteux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauteux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hoos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoos is looking for a triangle but Fauteux pushes his legs off easily.
Fauteux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fauteux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hoos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fauteux controls the pace.
Fauteux advances position into side control!
An elbow from Fauteux crashes against the mat.
Fauteux has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hoos is looking to improve his position but Fauteux isn't that keen on the idea.
Fauteux wants to finish this one by submission but Hoos is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fauteux.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauteux quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Fauteux but it's paid off an Hoos is forced to tap! Nice work by Fauteux.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Fauteux!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Runnar Borowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Overbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Borowski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Civil War. Overbury has chosen Rule Britannia as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
235 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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23
262 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Runnar Borowski!
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, Thomas Overbury!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overbury drops Borowski with a right and a left! Overbury comes rushing in but Borowski regains his composure and manages to keep Overbury in guard.
It looks like Runnar Borowski has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overbury stands and steps away. Borowski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A slow jab from Overbury misses its intended target.
Overbury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Borowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Borowski fails to land the takedown.
Overbury misses with a double jab.
Overbury misses with a few strikes there.
Overbury stuffs the takedown attempt from Borowski. Borowski gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Overbury misses.
Overbury throws a series of punches but Borowski moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Overbury.
Borowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Overbury.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borowski slips under a jab from Overbury.
Overbury thows a left - swing and a miss!
Overbury stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Overbury lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Overbury just misses with a punch to the body.
Overbury throws a left that rocks Borowski and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Overbury dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Borowski regain composure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overbury decides to stand back up. Overbury steps back and let's Borowski get back to his feet.
Thomas Overbury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overbury cracks Borowski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Overbury has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Borowski to stand back up!
Borowski is rocked!
Overbury throws a right hand that Borowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Borowski also avoids with ease.
Overbury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borowski manages to avoid it.
Overbury looks to land a right hand but Borowski moved out of range.
Overbury scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overbury misses with a straight right.
Overbury swings for the body but Borowski moves out of range.
Borowski misses the shot to the body.
Overbury connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Borowski moves away from the strike by Overbury.
Borowski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Overbury tries to bum rush Borowski with a series of wild strikes but Borowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Overbury thows a left - swing and a miss!
Borowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Overbury lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Overbury.
Overbury looks gassed!
Overbury rushes Borowski with punches - Borowski moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Borowski goes down! Overbury follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Overbury! Thomas Overbury retains his heavyweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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