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APF 29 - Spitfire PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Wright!
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 Hoon!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright misses with the combination.
Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wright lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoon backs up against the cage.
Hoon swinging wildly here.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoon.
Wright shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hoon is trying to defend but Wright finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoon sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoon is trying to stand.
Wright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hoon is not content to let Wright control the position.
Wright sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hoon defending well though.
Wright 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. Hoon tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nate Wright!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Jodoin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph Drysdale!
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, Ramon Jodoin!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drysdale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jodoin.
Drysdale dodges the punch combination from Jodoin.
Jodoin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drysdale was well out of range. Poor timing from Jodoin.
Drysdale clinches up against the cage.
Drysdale misses with a punch to the body.
Jodoin tries to circle away but Drysdale has him pinned against the cage.
Drysdale has Jodoin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jodoin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Drysdale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jodoin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jodoin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jodoin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drysdale wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Drysdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drysdale keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jodoin's efforts to push away.
Drysdale drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jodoin pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jodoin misses with a few strikes there.
Jodoin misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Drysdale with that takedown attempt.
Jodoin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jodoin.
Drysdale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jodoin jabs at Drysdale's body.
Drysdale is breathing heavily.
Jodoin looks to land a combination. Drysdale sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Ralph Drysdale 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!
Drysdale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jodoin tries to avoid it but Drysdale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jodoin to the ground. Jodoin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drysdale slips a jab and a cross from Jodoin.
Jodoin throws a series of punches but Drysdale avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Jodoin lands.
Jodoin tests Drysdale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drysdale is rocked!
Jodoin connects with a stiff jab that staggers Drysdale - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ramon Jodoin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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168 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thiago Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Harris!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Harris as Belfort shoots in.
Belfort misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belfort tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belfort somewhat.
Thiago Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Harris moves into range and clinches up with Belfort.
Belfort gets underhooks to prevent Harris's takedown attempt.
Belfort pulls guard effortlessly.
Belfort looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Harris has picked Belfort up and slammed him! Belfort can't keep hold of the triangle and Harris manages to pass to side control!
Harris landing strikes.
Belfort is trying to improve his position.
Harris slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Belfort.
Belfort flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Belfort tries to reverse the position but Harris maintains control.
Belfort slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Belfort has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
Harris is looking to advance position but Belfort won't allow it.
Belfort looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harris stalling.
Belfort on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Belfort looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harris stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Belfort to get to his feet.
Belfort lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Belfort looks to clinch
and Harris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Harris is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Belfort looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Harris is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harris not doing much here.
Belfort is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Harris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Belfort looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Harris pushes past his half guard into mount!
Harris is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Belfort can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Belfort tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belfort is working hard here to advance position.
Harris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Belfort throwing hammer fists to the chest of Harris. What's that going to do exactly?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Belfort tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Belfort is looking to get back to full guard here but Harris has managed to pass to side control instead.
Belfort swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Harris lands a nice shot to the head.
Harris prevents Belfort from getting the reversal.
Harris controlling the position easily from mount.
Belfort tries to reverse the position but Harris maintains control.
Harris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Belfort throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belfort taking shots to the head.
Harris looking to control and managing it successfully.
Belfort keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harris controlling the position easily from mount.
Belfort is trying desperately to improve position.
Harris has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Belfort's face.
Belfort throwing hammer fists to the chest of Harris. What's that going to do exactly?
Harris looking to control and managing it successfully.
Belfort is looking to improve his position but Harris isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Belfort flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Belfort is looking to get to half guard.
Belfort swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Harris prevents Belfort from getting the reversal.
Belfort throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Harris controlling from mount.
That's four 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.
Harris with the ground and pound from mount.
Belfort slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Belfort is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Harris works his foot free and advances to mount.
Belfort working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Belfort wants to clinch but Harris slips to the side
and Harris counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Belfort!
Belfort is squirming around, avoiding Harris's attempts to control the action.
Belfort is working to get back to half guard.
Harris wants to control the pace but Belfort is squirming around nicely.
Harris is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Belfort can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Belfort tries to reverse the position but Harris maintains control.
Harris lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Belfort keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jon Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris breaks from Belfort's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Harris lands a big shot there that rocks Belfort but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Belfort is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Belfort swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Belfort working to try and regain half guard.
Thiago Belfort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Harris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belfort tries to reverse the position but Harris maintains control.
Belfort swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Harris prevents Belfort from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris controlling from the full mount.
Belfort flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Belfort can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Harris.
Belfort tries to reverse the position but Harris maintains control.
Harris controlling from the full 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.
Belfort is trying to escape the mount.
Harris blocks Belfort's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Belfort throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jon Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belfort bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Harris pulls Belfort in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris kicks Belfort off and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Swick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Powerful |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Swick!
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, John Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swick throws a series of punches but Harrison avoids them all with ease.
Harrison lands with a shot to the body.
Harrison dodges the punch combination from Swick.
Swick throws a right and a left that Harrison avoids nicely.
Swick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harrison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harrison swats away the attempt to clinch by Swick.
Swick looks to land a combination but Harrison avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Swick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrison throws out the jab.
Swick thows a body shot but no joy.
Harrison looks to throw the jab but Swick is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swick moves away from the strike by Harrison.
Harrison is looking to chop away at Swick's legs.
Harrison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Swick moves away from the strike by Harrison.
Harrison falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swick counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Swick.
Swick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harrison scores with a takedown into Swick's guard.
Harrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harrison is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swick keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.
Swick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harrison is controlling him.
Harrison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Swick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Swick throws a jab when Harrison was well out of range.
Harrison lands an overhand right.
It looks like Mike Swick has been cut.
Harrison blocks a head kick by Swick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swick misses with a head kick.
Swick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harrison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harrison to the mat! Harrison manages to get full guard.
Swick is breathing heavily.
Harrison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Swick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swick is one step ahead there.
Swick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Swick wants to stand but Harrison is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swick is fighting to break Harrison's control of his arms but Harrison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Harrison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Harrison trying to control the pace.
Harrison trying to control the action but Swick is working from the bottom.
Harrison slips a nice elbow through Swick's hands, connecting with Swick's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Harrison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Swick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Swick throws a combination that misses
and Harrison scores with a counter punch that sends Swick to the canvas! Harrison smells blood - he's punishing Swick with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Swick has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Harrison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pusha T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Grimaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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275 lbs
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263 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pusha T!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Grimaldi!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from T.
Grimaldi cracks T with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Pusha T has been cut.
Pusha T seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
T throws a sloppy head kick and Grimaldi moves out of range easily.
A big left from T misses.
T tries to clinch up but Grimaldi circles away and keeps his distance.
T throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grimaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grimaldi throws a right hand that T ducks under and follows up with a left that T also avoids with ease.
T misses the jab.
T swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grimaldi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
T falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimaldi counters with a nice right hand that sends T toppling to the canvas! T scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Grimaldi finish him?!
T is rocked!
T steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimaldi.
T throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grimaldi counters with a right hand from hell and T is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Grimaldi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Sipowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sipowicz has chosen Opeth - Deliverance as his entrance music. Gegard Sipowicz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Wayne's chin.
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163 lbs
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166 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gegard Sipowicz!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sipowicz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne slips a straight right by Sipowicz.
Sipowicz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sipowicz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wayne.
Sipowicz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sipowicz checks the leg kick.
Sipowicz misses with an uppercut. Wayne saw that one coming.
A cross from Wayne lands.
A swing and a miss from Sipowicz.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Sipowicz moves away and avoids it.
Wayne defending well as Sipowicz loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne slips under a jab from Sipowicz.
Wayne lands a two punch combo.
Sipowicz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good shot there by Wayne.
Wayne scores with a hook to the body. Sipowicz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wayne scores with a hook.
Sipowicz throws a nice looking combination but Wayne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sipowicz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Sipowicz.
Sipowicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sipowicz throws a big shot that misses.
Sipowicz throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wayne thowing shots but they're missing.
Sipowicz working to try and regain half guard.
Wayne unloads with some shots from mount but Sipowicz bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sipowicz is trying desperately to improve position.
Wayne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Poor strikes thrown by Wayne there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sipowicz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wayne lands a nice shot to the head.
Sipowicz is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne cracks Sipowicz with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Wayne!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes into the arena with Massive Attack - One thought at a time blaring out of the sound system. Fernandez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Fire Cadenza. Pedro Fernandez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, James Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez misses with a hook.
Fernandez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Scott shoots for a takedown but Fernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scott moves out of range of the strikes.
Scott avoids the body shot from Fernandez.
Fernandez loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fernandez connects with a body shot.
Fernandez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Fernandez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez lands a left and a right that send Scott crashing to the mat, dazed. Fernandez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Scott is rocked!
Scott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Scott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernandez.
Fernandez swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Fernandez lands a body shot.
Scott seems to have got his legs back now.
Fernandez misses the shot to the body.
Fernandez drops Scott with a beautiful combination! Scott stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fernandez is looking for the KO!
Fernandez steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Scott is out on his feet! Fernandez sets himself and nearly takes Scott's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pedro Fernandez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayde Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webb has chosen Hells Bells by AC/DC as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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232 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wayde Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Webb!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb fails to land with a series of punches.
Sullivan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sullivan connects with a jab.
Wayde Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webb slips a jab and a cross from Sullivan.
Sullivan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Webb on the side of the head.
Webb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sullivan misses with a wild combination.
Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Webb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sullivan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sullivan.
Webb misses with a straight left.
Sullivan dips to his left and cracks Webb with an uppercut!
Sullivan connects with a single shot there.
Sullivan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that Webb avoids nicely.
Webb misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Webb misses.
Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
Sullivan moves away from the strike by Webb.
Webb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Webb throws a hook but Sullivan blocks it.
Sullivan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Webb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Webb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Webb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan manages to avoid it.
Wayde Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Webb's sensitive parts.
Sullivan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Webb backs up against the cage.
Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Webb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sullivan scores with a leg kick.
Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Webb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sullivan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sullivan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sullivan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sullivan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sullivan scores with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Webb crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sullivan - the referee stops the clock and Webb gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sullivan. Webb manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Webb looks gassed!
Sullivan throws a combination. Webb tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Webb's head.
Webb shoots for a takedown but Sullivan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Webb looks to land a combination but Sullivan avoids it well.
Webb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sullivan tries to bum rush Webb with a series of wild strikes but Webb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Webb has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sullivan.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Webb.
Sullivan throws a series of punches but Webb avoids them all with ease.
Webb takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Webb on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Webb walks into a stiff left hand from Sullivan.
Sullivan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that Webb avoids nicely.
No joy there for Sullivan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sullivan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sullivan moves away from the strike by Webb.
Sullivan works over Webb's head and body with a nice combination.
Webb ducks right into an uppercut from Sullivan.
Webb dodges the punch combination from Sullivan.
Sullivan swings for the body but Webb moves out of range.
Sullivan swinging wildly here.
Sullivan connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Sullivan does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sullivan.
Webb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Webb throws a hook to the side of Sullivan's head but Sullivan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sullivan misses with a double jab
letting Webb counter with a right hand.
Sullivan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A combination from Sullivan does no damage.
Sullivan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice shot lands for Webb.
Webb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sullivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sullivan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sullivan is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sullivan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Webb scores with a takedown into Sullivan's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webb won't allow Sullivan to get back to his feet.
Sullivan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Webb is one step ahead there.
Sullivan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Webb manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sullivan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sullivan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sullivan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sullivan won't allow Webb to sweep him here.
Sullivan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sullivan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan postures up.
Sullivan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayde Sullivan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Webb throws a big shot that misses.
Webb stalks Sullivan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sullivan's face. Sullivan staggers backwards, shaken.
Sullivan throws a one two combo.
Nice body kick from Sullivan.
A left and a right from Sullivan both land. Nice combination.
Crunch! Sullivan slams his shin into Webb's torso.
Sullivan scores with a hook to the body. Webb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sullivan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Webb's head.
Sullivan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Webb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sullivan's waist but Sullivan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Webb off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan cracks Webb with a right hand to the side of the head.
Webb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Webb drops his hands momentarily and Sullivan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Webb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Webb sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sullivan lands with a nice combination. Webb backs away looking to recover.
Sullivan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Webb doesn't seem bothered though.
Webb shoots in and drives through. Sullivan sprawls well.
Webb is breathing heavily.
Sullivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a one two combo.
Webb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan.
A punch combination from Sullivan misses.
A jab lands there for Sullivan.
Sullivan swinging wildly here.
Webb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sullivan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sullivan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sullivan digs a good body shot into Webb's ribs.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that Webb avoids nicely.
Webb might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Webb steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sullivan. That one must have hurt.
Sullivan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sullivan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Webb can do to turn this around?
Good leg kick by Sullivan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sullivan, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Webb has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Webb dodges the punch combination from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sullivan.
Sullivan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Webb will feel that in the morning.
Sullivan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sullivan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Webb on the side of the head.
Webb tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Webb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A right-left combo lands from Sullivan.
Wayde Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sullivan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Webb takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sullivan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sullivan lands a jab-cross combination.
Sullivan lands a nice shot to the body.
Sullivan scores with a spinning back kick!
Sullivan throws a front kick that sends Webb stumbling back into the cage.
Sullivan connects with a body shot.
Sullivan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sullivan duly obliges.
Sullivan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan connects with a nice looking jab.
Sullivan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Webb takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sullivan connects with a nice looking jab.
Webb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot by Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Sullivan does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Sullivan.
Sullivan scores with a kick to the body.
Sullivan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Webb's head.
Sullivan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Webb counters with a takedown into side control.
Sullivan gets back to half guard.
Sullivan looking for submissions off his back.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep. Webb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is trying to stand back up but Webb is controlling him
Webb trying to control the action but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan has hold of Webb's hands but Webb slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Webb seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Webb prevents Sullivan from improving his position.
Sullivan manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Webb tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard.
Webb stands up over Sullivan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayde Sullivan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sullivan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sullivan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sullivan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sullivan.
Webb throws a right and a left that Sullivan avoids nicely.
Webb connects with the punch.
Sullivan tries to bum rush Webb with a series of wild strikes but Webb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sullivan slaps away a takedown attempt from Webb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sullivan misses with a wild combination.
Webb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sullivan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sullivan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sullivan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Webb. That did some damage!
Webb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sullivan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sullivan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Webb counter with a right hand.
Sullivan misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wayde Sullivan is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Sullivan.
Sullivan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan sizes up Webb with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sullivan lands a jab-cross combination.
Sullivan throws a right hand that Webb ducks under and follows up with a left that Webb also avoids with ease.
Sullivan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sullivan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Webb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Webb moves out of range of the body kick from Sullivan.
Sullivan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sullivan walks into a straight right hand from Webb.
Sullivan staying out of range there.
Webb tries for a takedown but Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sullivan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Webb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sullivan looks to land a combination. Webb sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sullivan feints and then cracks Webb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Webb down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Webb circles away quickly and effectively.
Sullivan lands with a right hand.
Sullivan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick and Webb moves out of range easily.
Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
Webb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Webb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sullivan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sullivan looks to throw the jab but Webb is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sullivan, right into the meat.
Sullivan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Webb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sullivan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Webb counters with a shoot takedown. Sullivan fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webb tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard.
Webb won't allow Sullivan to sweep him here.
Sullivan wants to get back to his feet but Webb is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard.
Sullivan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Webb lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sullivan trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sullivan lands with a nice combination. Webb backs away looking to recover.
Sullivan misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sullivan.
Webb misses with a straight left.
A combination from Sullivan does no damage.
Sullivan tries to bum rush Webb with a series of wild strikes but Webb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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.
Webb throws a hook but Sullivan avoids it easily.
Sullivan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sullivan misses with a combination
and Webb counters with a left to the body.
Jimmy Webb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Webb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Webb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Webb looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep. Webb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wayde Sullivan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Webb slips a nice elbow through Sullivan's hands, connecting with Sullivan's forehead.
Sullivan has a hand on Webb's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Webb takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Webb scoring with strikes but Sullivan is staying in there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 Wayde Sullivan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sullivan, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayde Sullivan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zygarath Shinsaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shelton Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Harrell's choice of entrance music: Rock On-David Essex. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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153 lbs
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160 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zygarath Shinsaku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shelton Harrell!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinsaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
Shinsaku tries to land a leg kick but Harrell saw it coming and moves away.
Harrell misses with an uppercut. Shinsaku saw that one coming.
Harrell dives in and grabs Shinsaku's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shinsaku pushes down on Harrell's head and hops out.
Shinsaku tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harrell is able to avoid easily.
Harrell moves out of range as Shinsaku throws a body kick.
Shinsaku explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big right from Harrell misses.
Shinsaku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Shinsaku.
Harrell misses with a hook. Shinsaku ducked under it nicely.
Harrell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shinsaku. Shinsaku obviously looking to wear him down.
Shinsaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shinsaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harrell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinsaku feints and then cracks Harrell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harrell down.
Shinsaku thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Harrell if he has to take too many more of those.
Shinsaku throws a head kick but Harrell moves out of range.
Harrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinsaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrell.
Shinsaku looks for the body kick but Harrell saw that one coming.
Harrell misses with an uppercut. Shinsaku saw that one coming.
Harrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinsaku manages to avoid it.
Harrell misses the shot to the body.
Harrell digs a good body shot into Shinsaku's ribs.
Harrell throws an overhand right that lands on Shinsaku's shoulder, as Shinsaku tries to avoid the shot.
Shinsaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shinsaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Shinsaku misses its intended target.
Harrell misses the jab.
Shinsaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harrell.
Shinsaku feints and then cracks Harrell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harrell down.
Harrell cracks Shinsaku with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shinsaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrell.
Nice defenses there by Shinsaku.
Shinsaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shinsaku misses with a body kick.
Harrell slips under a jab.
Shinsaku throws a leg kick but Harrell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shinsaku connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell slips under a jab.
Shinsaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shinsaku throws a low kick, looking for Harrell's leg but Harrell calmly moves out of range.
Harrell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Harrell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harrell misses with a two punch combination.
Shinsaku defending well as Harrell loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Shinsaku.
Shinsaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shinsaku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harrell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shinsaku lands with a kick to the temple. Harrell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Harrell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harrell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinsaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shinsaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to de liver by Harrell. Beautiful body shot.
Harrell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shinsaku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shinsaku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shinsaku delivers a nice body kick.
Harrell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shinsaku throws a big shot that misses.
Shinsaku has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harrell finds it's way round the side to connect with Shinsaku's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Harrell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harrell sizes up Shinsaku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shinsaku misses with a hook. Harrell ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zygarath Shinsaku dominated that round.
That's time! Shinsaku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shinsaku misses with a low kick.
Shinsaku misses with a straight right.
Shinsaku really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shinsaku slips a jab from Harrell.
Harrell throws a shot from downtown. Shinsaku moves away and avoids it.
Zygarath Shinsaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Harrell misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrell. Shinsaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shinsaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shinsaku lands with a kick to the temple. Harrell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab from Shinsaku misses.
A combination from Harrell does no damage.
Shinsaku looks to land a body kick but Harrell moved away.
Shinsaku throws a leg kick but Harrell checks it.
Harrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shinsaku moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell connects with a body shot.
Shinsaku throws a shot from downtown. Harrell moves away and avoids it.
Shinsaku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shinsaku throws a sloppy head kick and Harrell moves out of range easily.
Harrell misses with an uppercut.
Harrell checks the leg kick.
Shinsaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shinsaku slips under a jab from Harrell.
Shinsaku walks into a left hand.
Shinsaku scores with a leg kick.
Crunch! Shinsaku slams his shin into Harrell's torso.
Shinsaku throws a hook but Harrell blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell throws a hook but Shinsaku blocks it.
Shinsaku throws a leg kick but Harrell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shinsaku defending well as Harrell loads up on a big left hand.
Harrell scores with a nice right hand.
Shinsaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shinsaku throws a jab when Harrell was well out of range.
Shinsaku lands a head kick. Harrell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fighters circling - Harrell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harrell misses with a straight right.
Shinsaku misses with a hook. Harrell ducked under it nicely.
Shinsaku loads up on a big right hand but Harrell slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harrell misses the jab.
Harrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shinsaku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Harrell catches Shinsaku with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shinsaku does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Harrell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shinsaku.
Shinsaku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harrell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harrell throws out a loose jab but Shinsaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Harrell.
Harrell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harrell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shinsaku momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinsaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harrell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shinsaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harrell throws a hook but Shinsaku blocks it.
Shinsaku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shinsaku blocks a jab.
Harrell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shinsaku.
Harrell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shinsaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrell.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shinsaku. That's going to slow Harrell down.
Shinsaku throws a chopping leg kick but Harrell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shinsaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shinsaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Harrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shinsaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harrell lands with a shot to the body.
Harrell lands with an uppercut that bounces Shinsaku off the cage and back into rage.
Harrell throws a body punch but Shinsaku moves out of range.
Harrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Shinsaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harrell blocks a head kick by Shinsaku.
Harrell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shinsaku throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Shinsaku.
Shinsaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
Harrell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell missing with a left hand there. Shinsaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shinsaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
Harrell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shinsaku.
Shinsaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harrell defending well as Shinsaku loads up on a big left hand.
Shinsaku catches Harrell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shinsaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harrell. That did some damage!
Shinsaku misses with a straight right.
Shinsaku goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shinsaku jabs Harrell right on the nose. Harrell blinks but takes it well.
Shinsaku lands a nice shot that snaps Harrell's head back.
Shinsaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell misses the shot to the body.
Shinsaku moves away from the strike by Harrell.
Shinsaku bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harrell's head backwards.
A jab from Harrell misses.
Harrell cracks a nice hook into Shinsaku's ribs.
Harrell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shinsaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harrell throws a jab when Shinsaku was well out of range.
Shinsaku throws a leg kick which misses Harrell's front leg but catches the back leg as Harrell tries to avoid it.
Shinsaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shinsaku misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinsaku misses with a low kick.
Harrell misses with a body shot.
Harrell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Harrell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Harrell - just one landing.
Harrell looks to land a combination but Shinsaku avoids it well.
Shinsaku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harrell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shinsaku in his tracks.
Shinsaku defending well as Harrell loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Shinsaku misses.
A slow jab from Shinsaku misses its intended target.
Harrell sizes up Shinsaku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinsaku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shinsaku walks into a jab.
Shinsaku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harrell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Harrell.
Harrell lands with a right hand.
Harrell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harrell throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Shinsaku.
Harrell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shinsaku. Shinsaku obviously looking to wear him down.
Harrell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Zygarath Shinsaku did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A good leg kick by Shinsaku.
Shinsaku thumps Harrell with a low kick.
Harrell looks to throw the jab but Shinsaku is out of range.
Shinsaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
Harrell cracks Shinsaku with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harrell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Harrell misses.
Shinsaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
Shinsaku staying out of range there.
Shinsaku avoids the body shot from Harrell.
Nice uppercut lands for Harrell. That snapped Shinsaku's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinsaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Harrell.
Harrell misses with the combination.
Shinsaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harrell. That did some damage!
Harrell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shinsaku throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Harrell's head.
Shinsaku tries to work over Harrell's front leg with a kick but Harrell checks it.
Shinsaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrell throws out the jab.
Shinsaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harrell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shinsaku's head.
Shinsaku slips under a jab from Harrell.
An inside leg kick from Shinsaku misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shinsaku. Shinsaku obviously looking to wear him down.
Harrell thows a body shot but no joy.
Shinsaku misses with a low kick.
Harrell misses with an uppercut.
Shinsaku ducks under a wild hook from Harrell.
Harrell misses with a wild body shot.
Harrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shinsaku.
Shinsaku throws a low kick, looking for Harrell's leg but Harrell calmly moves out of range.
Harrell lands a slapping body shot.
Harrell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harrell with a nice cross.
Shinsaku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell with a nice cross.
Harrell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shinsaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shinsaku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harrell.
Shinsaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harrell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shinsaku. That's going to slow Harrell down.
Harrell blocks the body kick.
Shinsaku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Harrell clobbers Shinsaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harrell throws a hook to the side of Shinsaku's head but Shinsaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Harrell. That snapped Shinsaku's head back.
Harrell lands with a nice body punch.
Shinsaku sizes up Harrell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harrell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shinsaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harrell checks a leg kick nicely.
Shinsaku moves forwards but Harrell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shinsaku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Harrell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinsaku manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Harrell dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Shinsaku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shinsaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Harrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shinsaku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shinsaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shinsaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shinsaku slips a jab and a cross from Harrell.
Harrell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shinsaku throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harrell lands a lovely overhand right.
Harrell shoots in and drives through. Shinsaku sprawls well.
Harrell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinsaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shinsaku misses with a low kick.
Shinsaku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Harrell misses with a hook. Shinsaku ducked under it nicely.
Shinsaku thumps Harrell with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Shinsaku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harrell swings for the body but Shinsaku moves out of range.
Harrell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinsaku manages to avoid it.
Harrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shinsaku.
Shinsaku defending well as Harrell loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinsaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Shinsaku finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Harrell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harrell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters circling a little - Shinsaku finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Harrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinsaku manages to avoid it.
Shinsaku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shinsaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harrell is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shinsaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
Shinsaku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harrell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell missing with a left hand there. Shinsaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shinsaku connects with a solid leg kick.
Harrell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harrell checks a leg kick.
Harrell thows a body shot but no joy.
Shinsaku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harrell checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrell. Shinsaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Shinsaku catches Harrell right on the button with a cross.
Harrell scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinsaku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shinsaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
Shinsaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Shinsaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shinsaku.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shinsaku.
Harrell throws a series of punches but Shinsaku avoids them all with ease.
Shinsaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Shinsaku feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harrell's calf.
Harrell scores with a jab. Shinsaku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shinsaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zygarath Shinsaku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shinsaku has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:48
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Zygarath Shinsaku retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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