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BKC NY 3 : Thompson Vs Vorhees PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bisping's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You Dont Know - 50 Cent. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Perry!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping misses with a looping right.
Perry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bisping pinned against the cage. Bisping gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bisping misses with a head kick.
Bisping throws a sloppy head kick and Perry moves out of range easily.
Bisping tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bisping tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Perry.
Bisping misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Perry if he has to take too many more of those.
Bisping throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bisping misses with a low kick.
Bisping misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bisping misses with a two punch combination.
Perry keeps the fight on the outside.
Bisping pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bisping looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bisping throws a sloppy head kick and Perry moves out of range easily.
Bisping throws the kick towards the body but Perry avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bisping looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bisping.
Perry has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bisping.
Perry looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bisping sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perry somewhat.
Michael Bisping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Perry.
Bisping fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping tries to clinch there but Perry circles away.
Bisping stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bisping wants it to stay on the feet.
Bisping is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bisping lands a high kick!
Michael Bisping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perry avoids the head kick by Bisping.
Perry blocks the body kick.
Bisping lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bisping throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Perry's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bisping connects with a solid leg kick.
Bisping lands a big head kick that sends Perry tumbling to the mat! Bisping takes a step backwards and waves Perry back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Steve Perry has been cut.
Bisping pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bisping throws a head kick that misses.
Bisping throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bisping throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bisping pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bisping throws a sloppy head kick and Perry moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bisping dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Perry's cut.
That's time! Bisping's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bisping misses with a head kick.
Bisping misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bisping misses with a kick to the body.
Michael Bisping is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bisping tries a head kick but it misses.
Perry avoids the head kick by Bisping.
Perry avoids the head kick by Bisping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisping pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bisping looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bisping wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bisping to the mat! Bisping manages to get full guard.
Perry advances to half guard.
Perry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bisping doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perry.
Perry is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bisping wants to get back to his feet.
Perry seems to be working for a kimura but Bisping defends the submission attempt.
Perry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Perry is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Perry prevents Bisping from standing back up.
Perry is trying to work for a kimura but Bisping is defending well.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bisping looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bisping throws a hook to the side of Perry's head but Perry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perry moves out of range as Bisping throws a body kick.
Perry moves out of range of the body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bisping lands a nice looking body kick.
Bisping misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve Perry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steve Perry's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bisping doesn't manage to clinch there - Perry circles away.
A lazy left from Bisping finds it's target.
Bisping stuns Perry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perry checks the leg kick.
Bisping misses with a head kick.
Bisping throws a head kick but Perry moves out of range.
Bisping is looking to clinch but Perry is avoiding it.
Bisping misses with a low kick.
Perry tries for a takedown but Bisping sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Perry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bisping feints and then cracks Perry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perry down.
A head kick misses from Bisping.
Bisping throws a head kick that half lands.
Bisping tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bisping is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perry can do to turn this around?
Perry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bisping's waist but Bisping gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perry off to one side.
Bisping throws a push kick but Perry slaps the foot to one side.
Bisping throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bisping misses with a head kick.
Bisping pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bisping throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Perry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bisping tries to avoid it but Perry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bisping to the ground. Bisping escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Michael Bisping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Perry.
Bisping lands a head kick!
Bisping tries to clinch but Perry moves out of range.
Perry shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bisping's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry has gone for a leg lock! Bisping slips out almost immediately though and dives into Perry's guard.
Perry looking for subs off his back but Bisping has passed one foot through into half guard.
Perry tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bisping has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bisping is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
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.
Perry is desperately trying to improve his position but Bisping has a good base and remains in mount.
Bisping tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Perry working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bisping wants to get back to his feet but Perry is holding on tight.
Perry can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bisping showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bisping has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bisping!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny TheRotten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Samuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel has chosen Imma Do It as his entrance music. Johnny TheRotten has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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, Johnny TheRotten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Samuel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Samuel lands in his opponent's guard.
Samuel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
TheRotten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Samuel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
TheRotten has momentary wrist control but Samuel slips an elbow through the middle.
Samuel thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Samuel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Samuel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Samuel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuel throwing strikes from guard but TheRotten blocks nicely.
Samuel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Samuel landing with the ground and pound.
TheRotten bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Samuel's guard.
Samuel wants to get back to his feet but TheRotten is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
TheRotten would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel wants to stand and escape but TheRotten is having none of it.
TheRotten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samuel is keeping the position for now.
Samuel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Samuel or perhaps it was just good defense by TheRotten which made him look bad.
Samuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TheRotten.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel has a takedown stuffed.
TheRotten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
TheRotten tries to clinch there but Samuel circles away.
TheRotten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
TheRotten misses with a takedown attempt
and Samuel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in TheRotten's guard now.
TheRotten utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Samuel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
TheRotten wants to stand up but Samuel is controlling him.
Samuel is working TheRotten over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Samuel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel throws a strike but TheRotten rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
TheRotten wants to get up but he can't break Samuel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
TheRotten trying to control the position from guard on top but Samuel 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.
Samuel kicks TheRotten off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Samuel dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
TheRotten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samuel shoots in but no luck this time.
Samuel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches TheRotten napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Samuel misses with the ground and pound.
Samuel working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
TheRotten gets back to half guard.
Samuel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
TheRotten is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Samuel scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samuel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
TheRotten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Samuel prevents TheRotten from standing back up.
TheRotten wants to control but Samuel is keeping busy.
Samuel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
TheRotten gets full guard.
Samuel works over TheRotten with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
TheRotten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Samuel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
TheRotten is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Samuel is controlling him.
Samuel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
George Samuel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Samuel thows a big elbow that misses.
TheRotten is trying to control the position but Samuel postures up.
TheRotten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Samuel manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel wants to stand and escape but TheRotten is having none of it.
Samuel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
TheRotten jumps guard but Samuel stands there with TheRotten around his waist. TheRotten gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Samuel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Samuel moves out of range of the strikes.
TheRotten lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel shoots in but no luck this time.
Samuel is breathing heavily.
Samuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
TheRotten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnny TheRotten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Samuel.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Samuel.
Samuel avoids a punch combination nicely.
TheRotten lands a glancing blow to the side of Samuel's head.
TheRotten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samuel manages to avoid it.
Samuel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. TheRotten is trying to defend but Samuel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
TheRotten regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Samuel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
TheRotten closes the distance but Samuel moves to the side
and Samuel counters with a shoot takedown. TheRotten fights it but they end up in guard.
Samuel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Samuel won't allow TheRotten to get back to his feet.
Samuel throws and elbow that misses. TheRotten uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Samuel's guard. Nice move by TheRotten!
Samuel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Samuel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Samuel manages to end up in side control.
Samuel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Samuel 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheRotten is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Samuel in side control, throwing shots but TheRotten defends.
Samuel prevents TheRotten from escaping the position.
Samuel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Samuel lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
TheRotten tries to bench press Samuel off him but Samuel keeps the position.
Samuel landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel lands a few punches from side control.
TheRotten takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Samuel advances to full mount.
Samuel scoring with strikes but TheRotten is staying in there.
Samuel dominating with strikes here.
Samuel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel thowing shots but they're missing.
A nice elbow there by Samuel.
Samuel lands with some strikes.
TheRotten sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Samuel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed TheRotten's head.
Samuel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
TheRotten tries to roll over but Samuel keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheRotten trying to control here.
TheRotten tries to kick Samuel off but Samuel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnny TheRotten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Samuel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice strikes from Samuel there.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Samuel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Samuel 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Samuel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Filch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Summers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Markus Filch's chin.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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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, Scott Summers!
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, Markus Filch!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Filch's waist but Filch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Summers off to one side.
Filch misses the shot to the body.
Summers tries to clinch up but Filch circles away and keeps his distance.
Summers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Summers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Summers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Summers stopping the sweep attempt from Filch.
Filch is looking to stand up but Summers isn't so interested in that idea.
Filch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Filch keeping full guard, as Summers tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Summers trying to control the action but Filch is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Summers tries to clinch up.
Filch keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Filch.
Filch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Filch misses the shot to the body.
Filch slips a straight right by Summers.
Filch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Summers moves away from the strike by Filch.
Summers wants to clinch up but Filch keeps it at a distance.
Summers rushes Filch and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Summers.
Summers prevents the takedown attempt.
Summers working Filch over with knees to the body.
Summers misses with a knee strike.
Summers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Filch avoids it.
Summers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Summers landing knees to the body.
Filch looks gassed!
Filch drags the fight down to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Filch can do anything to dispel that myth.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Filch is on top in guard.
Summers looking for a sweep. Not yet Summers, not yet.
Filch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Filch stopping the sweep attempt from Summers.
Summers is working hard here to advance position.
Summers is adopting a defensive guard.
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.
Filch throws and elbow that misses. Summers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Filch's guard. Nice move by Summers!
Summers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filch is keeping the position for now.
Filch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Summers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Filch, pushing him back against the cage.
Summers lands a good knee to the midsection. Filch won't want to take too many of those.
Summers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Summers lands a knee to the body.
Summers pulls guard successfully.
Filch looking to pass the guard.
Summers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers keeping moving, preventing Filch from controlling successfully.
Summers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Filch's guard.
Filch keeping moving, preventing Summers from controlling successfully.
Summers advances to half guard.
Summers in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Filch tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Summers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Summers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Soszynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johns comes into the arena with Just Another Victim blaring out of the sound system. Soszynski has chosen Hulkamania as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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222 lbs
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200 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Soszynski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns closes the distance and clinches.
Johns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johns tries for a takedown but Soszynski manages to get underhooks.
Soszynski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johns tries for a takedown but Soszynski manages to get underhooks.
Soszynski is trying to force a seperation but Johns has the dominant position.
Johns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johns has Soszynski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soszynski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Johns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soszynski stops a takedown attempt from Johns.
Soszynski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johns lands an elbow inside.
Johns is trying to drag Soszynski to the mat but Soszynski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Soszynski looks gassed!
Johns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Soszynski's defenses.
Johns prevents Soszynski from breaking the clinch.
Soszynski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johns lands an elbow inside.
Johns wants a takedown.
Johns lands an elbow just above Soszynski 's eye.
Johns gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Soszynski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johns is trying to work for a kimura but Soszynski is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soszynski misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Johns is trying to work for a kimura but Soszynski is defending well.
Soszynski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johns scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johns lands with a punch from half guard.
Johns is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johns trying to mount his opponent but Soszynski defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johns is trying to control the action in half guard but Soszynski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johns is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Soszynski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Soszynski is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns working over Soszynski with some ground and pound. Soszynski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johns not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johns is looking to advance position but Soszynski won't allow it.
Johns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soszynski's head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johns clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johns looking for a takedown.
Johns gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johns wants to control but Soszynski is keeping him busy.
Johns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soszynski sees it coming and defends easily.
Johns trying to control the action but Soszynski is working from the bottom.
Johns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johns not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johns is looking for a kimura here.
Johns is pressing down on Soszynski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soszynski is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns thows a huge punch but Soszynski dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soszynski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soszynski wants it to stay on the feet.
Johns tries to bum rush Soszynski with a series of wild strikes but Soszynski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soszynski scores with a three punch combo!
Johns looks for a takedown but Soszynski sprawls well.
Johns shoots in for a double leg but Soszynski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Soszynski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johns circles away quickly and effectively.
Bob Soszynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johns lands with a cross.
Soszynski lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Johns dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johns throws a combination that misses
and Soszynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johns throws a push kick but Soszynski slaps the foot to one side.
Johns scores with a takedown into Soszynski's guard.
Soszynski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johns postures up in Soszynski's guard and throws a big left but Soszynski blocks it.
Johns is looking to work some ground and pound but Soszynski has wrist control.
Soszynski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns trying to control but Soszynski is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johns thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soszynski keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johns lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Soszynski can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Johns and Soszynski drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Johns.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Johns!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gene Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary The Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Last Song. The Hitman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jay Z - Run This Town. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gene Mac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary The Hitman!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hitman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Hitman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mac avoids the head kick by The Hitman.
The Hitman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Hitman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mac misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hitman tries a head kick but it misses.
The Hitman misses with a head kick.
Mac throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gene Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hitman tries to clinch but Mac is having none of it.
Mac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Hitman throws a lazy head kick
and Mac counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The Hitman throws a lazy head kick
and Mac counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The Hitman throws a lazy head kick
and Mac counters with a nice low kick that buckles The Hitman's knee momentarily.
The Hitman pushes Mac away with a front kick.
A head kick by The Hitman misses
and Mac counters with a good low kick that The Hitman was not able to check.
Mac could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hitman throws a wild body kick that Mac sees coming a mile off.
Mac gets caught flat footed, as The Hitman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mac is looking for a triangle here but The Hitman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mac tries to buck The Hitman off but The Hitman is having none of it.
The Hitman is working to tighten is grip on Mac's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mac has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but The Hitman is really squeezing tight and eventually Mac passes out! The Hitman breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gary The Hitman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keembo Sluce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Francis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keembo Sluce is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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250 lbs
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285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keembo Sluce!
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, Pete Francis!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sluce looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Francis is fending him off so far but Sluce persists. Nope, Francis circles away and we're back to standing.
Sluce avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice takedown defense from Francis. No joy for Sluce on that attempt.
Francis throws a sloppy head kick and Sluce moves out of range easily.
Francis stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keembo Sluce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sluce is defended easily by Francis.
Francis has closed the distance and engaged Sluce in a clinch.
Francis drops Sluce with a big knee straight up the middle! Sluce is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Keembo Sluce has been cut.
Francis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sluce is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Francis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Francis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sluce's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Francis.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Francis feints a jab and as Sluce dips his head, Francis unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Sluce right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Sluce falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Francis smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pete Francis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brijwanth J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulf Lundell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lundell has chosen Lundell 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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210 lbs
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208 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brijwanth J!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ulf Lundell!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Lundell scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Brijwanth J has been cut.
Lundell misses with a head kick.
Lundell throws a nice looking combination but J bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lundell lands a head kick. J smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lundell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lundell tries to bum rush J with a series of wild strikes but J uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
J misses with a combination
and Lundell counters with a head kick.
Lundell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but J was well out of range. Poor timing from Lundell.
Lundell throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as J stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Lundell follows into mount!
J is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lundell throws some wild stikes that J manages to avoid easily.
Lundell wants to control the pace but J is squirming around nicely.
Lundell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as J is looking to escape.
Lundell misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lundell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. J can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lundell thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lundell working for a guillotine from mount but J is in no mood to give up.
J is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lundell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as J is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundell controlling from the full mount.
Lundell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lundell controlling from the full mount.
Lundell misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. J can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lundell looking to control but J is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lundell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control J kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lundell controlling the pace for now.
J knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lundell on the ground.
Lundell wants to take J's back here but J is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lundell controlling from mount.
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.
J's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
J is breathing heavily.
Lundell moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, J has worked his arm free - good work by J!
J is being controlled here.
Lundell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lundell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
J is pushing Lundell's head away, looking to escape. Lundell manages to hold on to the position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lundell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lundell has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for J!
Lundell controlling from the full mount.
Lundell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but J is surviving well by controlling Lundell's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulf Lundell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brijwanth J's cut.
That's time! J's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lundell throws a head kick but J moves out of range.
J avoids the head kick by Lundell.
Lundell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lundell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lundell trying to control from half guard but J is working away.
Lundell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
J wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lundell.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
J is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
J has left one of his arms exposed and Lundell doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. J screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ulf Lundell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoni Hardonk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Kilyoazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardonk comes into the arena with Requiem for a dream blaring out of the sound system. Kilyoazz has chosen custom as his entrance music. 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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249 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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20
275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antoni Hardonk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Kilyoazz!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardonk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kilyoazz's waist but Kilyoazz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hardonk off to one side.
Hardonk gets caught flat footed, as Kilyoazz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kilyoazz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hardonk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilyoazz.
Kilyoazz is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardonk has wrist control.
Hardonk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardonk looking for a guillotine here but Kilyoazz defends easily.
Kilyoazz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hardonk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kilyoazz connects with a couple of short punches.
Kilyoazz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kilyoazz with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilyoazz landing with the ground and pound.
Hardonk has momentary wrist control but Kilyoazz slips an elbow through the middle.
Hardonk is trying to control the position but Kilyoazz postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilyoazz trying to control but Hardonk is working from the bottom.
Kilyoazz lands a couple of elbows.
Kilyoazz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hardonk punching from the bottom.
Kilyoazz landing with the ground and pound.
Kilyoazz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kilyoazz postures up and lands a big shot to Hardonk's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilyoazz stopping the sweep attempt from Hardonk.
Kilyoazz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kilyoazz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kilyoazz thows a big elbow that misses.
Kilyoazz throws a sloppy strike and Hardonk has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Kilyoazz is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Hardonk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antoni Hardonk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Judge Dred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Lacey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dred might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to No Easy Way Out. Lacey has chosen Motley Crue - Wild Side as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
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201 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Judge Dred!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Lacey!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dred chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dred tries to score with a low kick but Lacey moves his leg out of the way.
Lacey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dred's waist but Dred gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lacey off to one side.
Lacey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dred sprawls well. Dred wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lacey gets slowly back to his feet.
Lacey avoids a kick to the body.
Dred stalks Lacey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lacey's face. Lacey staggers backwards, shaken.
Dred throws an overhand right that lands on Lacey's shoulder, as Lacey tries to avoid the shot.
Lacey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Judge Dred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lacey.
Lacey closes the distance and clinches up with Dred, looking for a takedown. Lacey pushes Dred against the cage but Dred circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Dred misses.
A jab from Dred finds it's way through Lacey's defenses.
Dred tries to bum rush Lacey with a series of wild strikes but Lacey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dred can pounce on him.
A combination from Dred does no damage.
Lacey misses with a takedown attempt - Dred sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lacey is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dred is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lacey.
A jab lands there for Dred.
Lacey fails with a takedown attempt.
Dred looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lacey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lacey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dred!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dred is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lacey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lacey has hold of Dred's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dred manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lacey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dred manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dred wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lacey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dred wants to get back to his feet.
Lacey decides to stand up.
Dred fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lacey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dred looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Judge Dred is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Dred tried to score with a low kick but Lacey checks it.
Dred keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lacey shoots in for a double leg but Dred sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lacey shoots in for a takedown but Dred shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dred is looking to chop away at Lacey's legs.
Lacey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dred is trying to defend but Lacey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dred is looking for a sweep. Lacey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lacey in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dred tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lacey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Lacey!
Mike Lacey is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cary Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Vorhees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cary Thompson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Vorhees!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vorhees is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Thompson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vorhees will feel that in the morning.
Thompson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vorhees. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson.
Vorhees tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vorhees looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vorhees if he has to take too many more of those.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thompson lands a big uppercut and Vorhees crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vorhees looks OK. Thompson waves Vorhees back to his feet!
Vorhees is rocked!
It looks like Jason Vorhees has been cut.
Look low, kick high! Thompson uses the oldest trick in the book to send Vorhees tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Thompson is absolutely delighted - when Vorhees wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cary Thompson!
Cary Thompson retains his lightweight title!
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