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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Lubomirskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcin Lubomirskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gegard Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lubomirskis shoots in for a takedown but Belfort shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Belfort.
Lubomirskis tries to clinch but Belfort is having none of it.
Belfort scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lubomirskis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belfort throws a jab when Lubomirskis was well out of range.
Lubomirskis moves out of range of the strikes.
Belfort throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lubomirskis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lubomirskis fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Belfort throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Lubomirskis with that takedown attempt.
Belfort cracks a nice hook into Lubomirskis's ribs.
Gegard Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lubomirskis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcin Lubomirskis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lubomirskis clinches.
Belfort wants to break free but Lubomirskis has control.
Lubomirskis misses with the head strike.
Belfort is trying to break the clinch but Lubomirskis has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lubomirskis has Belfort pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Belfort manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lubomirskis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Belfort fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Belfort throws out a powerful jab.
Lubomirskis swings for the body but Belfort moves out of range.
Belfort scores with a hook.
Lubomirskis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belfort as he jumps to the side.
Lubomirskis moves in looking to clinch but Belfort pushes him off.
Belfort misses with a looping right.
Belfort looks to score with a jab to the body but Lubomirskis is just out of range.
Belfort punishes Lubomirskis's body with a nice straight punch.
Lubomirskis is breathing heavily.
Belfort swinging wilding here.
Lubomirskis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belfort throws a shot from downtown. Lubomirskis moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is looking to clinch but Lubomirskis is avoiding it.
Gegard Belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Belfort misses its intended target.
Belfort lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belfort throws a jab when Lubomirskis was well out of range.
Lubomirskis misses with a takedown attempt - Belfort sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Belfort just misses with a punch to the body.
Belfort fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lubomirskis manages to avoid it.
Belfort darts in and clinches Lubomirskis up against the cage.
Lubomirskis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Belfort breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lubomirskis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Belfort drops Lubomirskis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lubomirskis looks back up at him and smiles so Belfort waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Belfort throws a lazy right hand but Lubomirskis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belfort closes the distance and pushes Lubomirskis back into the cage.
Lubomirskis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Belfort smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lubomirskis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belfort.
A right-left combo lands from Belfort.
A punch lands to the side of Lubomirskis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Belfort throws an overhand right that drops Lubomirskis like a sack of potatoes! Belfort dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gegard Belfort!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roland Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slade Steel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
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185 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roland Grant!
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, Slade Steel!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant staying out of range there.
Grant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grant tries a low kick but Steel avoids it.
Grant dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Grant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grant.
Grant jabs at Steel's body.
Grant throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
A big left from Steel misses.
A right-left combo lands from Grant.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Grant blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant with a nice cross.
Steel throws a solid leg kick but Grant takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steel.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Slade Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Steel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Grant takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Grant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel keeps the fight on the outside.
Grant is looking to wear down Steel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steel but Steel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grant throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel misses with a double jab
and Grant counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel blocks a jab.
Steel takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Grant finds it's way through Steel's defenses.
Grant misses with a body punch
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Grant misses.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grant.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel moves away from the strike by Grant.
Steel stalks Grant and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grant's face. Grant staggers backwards, shaken.
Grant lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grant swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant slips under a jab from Steel.
Grant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Steel misses.
Steel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Grant dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grant counters with a one-two to the body.
Grant cracks the inside of Steel's front leg.
Grant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steel misses with the combination.
Grant moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grant throws out the jab.
Slade Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel cracks a nice hook into Grant's ribs.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donk. Grant catches Steel right on the button with a cross.
Grant motions for Steel to come forward. Grant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Steel throws a leg kick
and Grant counters with a slapping leg kick.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant misses with a straight right.
Grant takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Grant as he connects with a hook.
Grant thuds a left hand into Steel's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant works Steel's body with a nice hook.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Grant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel's sensitive parts.
Steel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grant missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant throws a solid leg kick but Steel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grant.
Grant blocks a jab.
Grant with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant throws a low kick but Steel avoids it.
Grant slips under a jab.
A low kick from Steel misses
and Grant counters with a leg kick.
Roland Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel scores with a jab.
A big right from Grant misses.
Grant is looking to clinch.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant moves away from the strike by Steel.
Grant blocks a low kick nicely.
Steel with a nice cross.
Grant thuds a left hand into Steel's body.
Steel misses with a double jab
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Slade Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Steel checks a leg kick nicely.
Steel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Grant dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Steel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grant. Grant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grant throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant scores with a leg kick.
Grant misses the body punch
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Grant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grant's hands.
Steel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.
Steel misses with a shot to the body
and Grant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grant is defended easily by Steel.
Steel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grant counters with an inside leg kick.
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Some bone on bone action there as Grant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steel slips a straight right by Grant.
Grant slips under a jab from Steel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel with a nice cross.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Steel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
Grant moves away from the strike by Steel.
Steel falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
Steel drops his hands momentarily and Grant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grant.
Grant jabs at Steel's body.
A big right from Steel misses.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Grant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grant counters with a leg kick.
A combination from Grant does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Grant misses
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roland Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grant counters with a nice body shot.
Steel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grant throws out a leg kick but Steel moves out of range and Grant only half commits.
Grant misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Grant.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Slade Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roland Grant.
Well Grant has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Grant!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Damico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Negreanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Negreanu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lou Damico's chin.
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215 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lou Damico!
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, Daniel Negreanu!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negreanu throws a jab when Damico was well out of range.
Negreanu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Damico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Negreanu.
Negreanu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Negreanu slips under a jab.
Negreanu staying out of range there.
Negreanu missing with a left hand there. Damico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Negreanu lands a jab-cross combination.
Negreanu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Negreanu slips under a jab from Damico.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Negreanu lands in his opponent's guard.
Negreanu trying to control but Damico is working from the bottom.
Damico knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Negreanu on the ground.
Negreanu slips nicely into half guard.
Negreanu is trying to work for a kimura but Damico is defending well.
Negreanu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Negreanu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu works his foot free and advances to mount.
Negreanu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Damico turns into him and now he's in Negreanu's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damico trying to control the position from guard on top but Negreanu 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.
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.
Negreanu looking for a sweep. Not yet Negreanu, not yet.
Damico wants to control from the top but Negreanu keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Negreanu looking for a sweep. Not yet Negreanu, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Negreanu dominated that round.
That's time! Damico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Damico stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A combination from Negreanu does no damage.
A punch combination from Damico misses.
Damico tries to move into range but Negreanu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Negreanu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Damico.
Negreanu feints and then cracks Damico's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Damico down.
Damico lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Negreanu shoots in but no luck this time.
Negreanu connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damico misses with a straight right.
Damico throws a jab when Negreanu was well out of range.
Negreanu scores with a body shot.
Negreanu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Damico pinned against the cage. Damico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A swing and a miss from Damico.
Damico displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Negreanu.
Lou Damico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Negreanu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damico avoids the body shot from Negreanu.
Negreanu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Damico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Damico checks a leg kick.
Damico checks the leg kick.
Negreanu slips a straight right by Damico.
A jab from Negreanu misses.
Negreanu ducks under a wild hook from Damico.
Lou Damico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Negreanu.
Damico misses with a looping right.
Damico scores with a jab to the head.
Negreanu misses with an uppercut.
Negreanu wants to land a leg kick but Damico is out of range.
Negreanu lands a nice shot to the body.
Negreanu looks to throw the jab but Damico is out of range.
Damico slips a jab from Negreanu.
Damico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Negreanu throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu swings for the body but Damico moves out of range.
Damico throws a jab when Negreanu was well out of range.
Negreanu ducks under a wild hook from Damico.
Damico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Negreanu.
Damico misses with a shot to the body
and Negreanu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Negreanu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Damico is rocked!
Negreanu throws an overhand right that lands on Damico's shoulder, as Damico tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Damico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Negreanu connects with a superb combination that knocks Damico out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Negreanu before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Damico!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Negreanu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Les Brocknar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Gatzby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brocknar comes to the cage accompanied by Mother by Danzig. Gatzby is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gatsby's American Dream - Theatre. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Les Brocknar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Gatzby!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brocknar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brocknar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatzby moves away.
Gatzby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brocknar.
Brocknar is looking to land body kicks.
Gatzby swings for the body but Brocknar moves out of range.
Brocknar throws a body punch but Gatzby moves out of range.
Brocknar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gatzby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gatzby wants to control from the top but Brocknar keeps moving.
Gatzby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gatzby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brocknar wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gatzby manages to pass to side control.
Gatzby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatzby thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brocknar's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gatzby lands a nice short elbow.
Gatzby thows a huge punch but Brocknar dodges it nicely.
Brocknar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gatzby.
Gatzby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brocknar manages to get to full guard.
Brocknar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brocknar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gatzby is fighting to break Brocknar's control of his arms but Brocknar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brocknar working a defensive guard here.
Gatzby wants to control from the top but Brocknar keeps moving.
Gatzby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gatzby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brocknar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brocknar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gatzby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gatzby punishes Brocknar's body with a nice straight punch.
Gatzby has a takedown stuffed.
Gatzby bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brocknar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brocknar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Brocknar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Brocknar tries to bench press Gatzby off him but Gatzby keeps the position.
Gatzby scoring with punches from side control.
Gatzby working the ground and pound from side control.
Brocknar struggling a bit here.
Gatzby lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatzby is putting a hurting on Brocknar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gatzby scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brocknar to see if he's OK.
Gatzby in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Brocknar parries the strikes from Gatzby easily there. Gatzby is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brocknar to escape.
Gatzby landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brocknar tries to improve position but can't.
Brocknar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brocknar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatzby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gatzby with a nice head shot there.
Brocknar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gatzby!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Gatzby dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brocknar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gatzby counters with a nice uppercut.
Brocknar is rocked!
Les Brocknar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatzby ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Brocknar out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Gatzby!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Redhair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes to the cage accompanied by The DOC vs Earshot. Jake Hunter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Hunter!
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, Richard Redhair!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redhair misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Redhair misses.
Hunter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Redhair - the referee stops the clock and Hunter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Redhair. Hunter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Redhair is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
Redhair lands a head kick. Hunter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Redhair chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redhair misses with a leg kick.
Redhair wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
Redhair tries to clinch up.
Redhair doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunter circles away.
Hunter misses with an uppercut. Redhair saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redhair rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Redhair tries to clinch up.
Redhair doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunter circles away.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Redhair tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redhair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Redhair misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Redhair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redhair doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunter circles away.
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.
Hunter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Redhair pinned against the cage. Redhair gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redhair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Redhair throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Richard Redhair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redhair throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Redhair throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Redhair looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Redhair tries to clinch but Hunter is having none of it.
Redhair throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redhair goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redhair is looking to clinch.
Redhair looks to land a body kick but Hunter moved away.
Richard Redhair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redhair throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Redhair tries to clinch up but Hunter circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunter blocks a leg kick.
Redhair lands a big head kick that sends Hunter tumbling to the mat! Redhair takes a step backwards and waves Hunter back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jake Hunter has been cut.
Redhair throws a push kick but Hunter slaps the foot to one side.
Redhair tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
Redhair misses with a head kick.
Hunter shoots in and drives through. Redhair sprawls well.
Redhair is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redhair connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redhair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redhair lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunter's sensitive parts.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Redhair.
Hunter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Redhair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redhair misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Redhair misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Redhair dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Hunter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Redhair throws a head kick that misses.
Redhair fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunter.
Redhair tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
Redhair throws a right and a left that Hunter avoids nicely.
Hunter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Redhair throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redhair lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.
Redhair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Redhair walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Redhair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Jake Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redhair tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redhair lands a head kick!
Redhair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Redhair tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunter is able to avoid easily.
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Redhair shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunter checks a low kick from Redhair.
Hunter keeps the fight on the outside.
Redhair wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redhair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redhair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Redhair.
Redhair is looking to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Redhair.
Redhair gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Redhair manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redhair controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hunter tries to get to full guard but Redhair has control of the leg.
Redhair with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.
Redhair not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Redhair content to control rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter looking for subs from the bottom but Redhair mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Redhair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Hunter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Redhair throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Redhair.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Redhair.
Redhair misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
Redhair tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Redhair avoids them all with ease.
Redhair tries to clinch there but Hunter circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redhair defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunter.
Redhair throws out a powerful jab.
Redhair pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richard Redhair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redhair gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Redhair is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Redhair wants to hit a switch here but Hunter passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Redhair there!
Hunter moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Redhair has worked his arm free - good work by Redhair!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redhair gets back to half guard.
Redhair keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Redhair is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunter.
Redhair is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redhair is doing well to control the position and prevent Hunter from advancing to side control.
Redhair is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunter.
Redhair controlling the position well.
Jake Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hunter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Redhair is just riding it out for now. Hunter eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunter is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redhair preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Redhair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redhair has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Redhair!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Query (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Query has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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171 lbs
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175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Query!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Query dives in and grabs Grant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grant pushes down on Query's head and hops out.
Query ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant slips a jab from Query.
Grant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grant digs a good hook to Query's body.
Query throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grant throws a series of punches but Query avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Grant.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Query.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Grant finds it's target.
Grant throws a hook but Query avoids it easily.
Query ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Query does no damage.
Horrible takedown by Query or perhaps it was just good defense by Grant which made him look bad.
Gregory Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Query.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Query misses with a looping right.
Query misses with a series of wild punches.
Grant throws a shot from downtown. Query moves away and avoids it.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Query.
Query staying out of range there.
Query pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Query moves away from the strike by Grant.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Query fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grant looks to land a combination. Query sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grant throws a jab when Query was well out of range.
Query lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grant throws a hook but Query blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Query swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Query is trying desperately to land a takedown but Grant is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Query.
Grant throws a left and a right that both miss
and Query counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Query.
Query throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Query misses with a wild combination.
Grant throws a combination that misses
and Query counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Query shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grant is trying to defend but Query finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Grant dominated that round.
That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Query bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant misses with a double jab
and Query counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Grant's guard now.
Grant is working an open guard so Query takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Grant has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Query finds it's way round the side to connect with Grant's head.
Query swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Query - just one landing.
Query throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Query throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grant misses with a shot to the body
and Query counters with a stiff right hand.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grant lands a nice shot that snaps Query's head back.
Grant looks to land a left hand but Query moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Query uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Query jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Query waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Gregory Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Query moves away.
Query misses with a looping right.
A jab from Grant does it's job there.
Gregory Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Query throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Query swinging wilding here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Query throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Grant misses.
Gregory Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant misses with a double jab
and Query counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Grant misses.
Grant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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.
Grant misses with a looping left.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Query moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Grant misses with a combination
and Query counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Query dips to his left and cracks Grant with an uppercut!
Grant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Query ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nate Query will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Query jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Query connects with a crisp jab.
Grant misses with a combination
letting Query counter with a right hand.
Grant misses with a jab to the body
and Query counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grant won't be happy with that.
Query is working Grant over with some ground and pound from side control.
Query scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Grant to see if he's OK.
Grant dodges the ground and pound from Query.
Query controls the position.
Query throwing strikes but Grant manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant wants to stand but Query is controlling his arm.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Query is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Query takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Query.
Query misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Query.
Gregory Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Grant coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Query.
Query misses with a wild combination.
Query closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Query counters with a two punch combo.
Grant misses with a body punch
and Query counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Query darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Query with a nice cross.
Grant misses with a hook to the body
and Query counters with a straight right hand.
Query lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Query slips under a jab from Grant.
Grant misses with a combination
and Query counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Query is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grant!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Query comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Query has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nate Query!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Currie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slaughter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Crown - World Below. Currie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Helmet - Just Another Victim kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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160 lbs
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20
166 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Currie!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaughter takes one to the chin there.
Slaughter throws a looping overhand right but Currie ducks down to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Currie scores with a four punch combination!
Currie thows a body shot but no joy.
Currie misses with a body kick.
Currie swings for the body but Slaughter moves out of range.
Currie throws a body punch but Slaughter moves out of range.
Slaughter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Currie misses with a low kick as Slaughter jumps back.
Slaughter misses with a hook. Currie ducked under it nicely.
Slaughter misses with an uppercut.
Currie lands with a straight right. Slaughter didn't see that one coming.
Currie scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Currie defends it nicely.
Currie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Currie misses with a straight left.
Currie lands a jab to Slaughter's midsection.
Slaughter misses with a takedown attempt - Currie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good leg kick by Currie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slaughter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Currie stuns Slaughter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Currie lands a nice looking body shot.
Slaughter is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaughter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slaughter moves out of range as Currie strikes.
Currie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick from Currie.
Currie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Slaughter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Currie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Currie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Currie.
Slaughter avoids the head kick by Currie.
Currie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slaughter.
Currie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Currie dodges the punch combination from Slaughter.
Slaughter avoids the body shot from Currie.
Currie is looking to slow Slaughter down with leg kicks.
Slaughter lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Currie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Currie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Currie feints and then cracks Slaughter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slaughter down.
Slaughter moves out of range as Currie strikes.
Currie looks to throw the jab but Slaughter is out of range.
Slaughter with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Currie throws an overhand right that lands on Slaughter's shoulder, as Slaughter tries to avoid the shot.
Slaughter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like David Currie has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Currie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slaughter is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Currie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Currie's cut.
That's time! Slaughter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slaughter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Currie with a hook.
Currie misses the shot to the body.
Slaughter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slaughter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Currie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Currie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaughter.
Christian Slaughter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Currie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slaughter.
Slaughter moves out of range as Currie strikes.
Currie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slaughter moves in looking to clinch but Currie pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter is looking to clinch.
Currie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Slaughter is able to avoid easily.
Currie misses the shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Slaughter might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Slaughter throws a jab but it's blocked by Currie.
Currie looks to land a left hand but Slaughter moved out of range nicely.
David Currie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slaughter lands a jab to Currie's midsection.
Currie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slaughter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Currie moves away.
Currie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slaughter moves away.
Slaughter lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Currie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slaughter manages to avoid it.
Currie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slaughter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaughter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slaughter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Currie moves away.
Currie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slaughter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slaughter wants to clinch up but Currie keeps it at a distance.
Currie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Currie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
David Currie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Currie thuds a left hand into Slaughter's body.
A big right from Slaughter misses.
Slaughter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Currie lands an uppercut.
Currie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Currie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Currie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slaughter misses the shot to the body.
Currie lands a jab to the head.
Slaughter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Currie misses with a body shot.
Slaughter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Currie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Slaughter rather than just go for the knockout.
Currie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter throws out a loose jab but Currie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaughter's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Slaughter duly obliges.
Currie throws a body punch but Slaughter moves out of range.
Currie moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the body from Currie misses
and Slaughter counters with a straight right hand.
Slaughter wants to clinch up but Currie keeps it at a distance.
Slaughter misses the body punch
and Currie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slaughter thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slaughter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Currie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaughter throws out the jab.
A jab from Slaughter misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Christian Slaughter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Currie's cut.
That's time! Slaughter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Currie lands a right hook to the body.
Slaughter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Currie was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaughter.
Slaughter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Slaughter there.
Currie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaughter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slaughter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Currie counters with a stiff right hand.
Slaughter throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Currie counter with a right hand.
Currie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slaughter. Slaughter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Currie scoring well with a low kick there.
Slaughter scores with a hook.
Currie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaughter.
Currie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slaughter circles away quickly and effectively.
Slaughter throws a hook but Currie avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Currie.
Slaughter misses with a double jab
and Currie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slaughter shoots in for a double leg but Currie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slaughter misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Currie throws a sloppy body shot
and Slaughter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Currie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaughter.
Slaughter throws a combination that misses
and Currie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slaughter misses with a looping right.
Currie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Currie lands a with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Currie. That snapped Slaughter's head back.
Slaughter moves out of range of the body kick from Currie.
Slaughter misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Currie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaughter.
Currie misses with an uppercut. Slaughter saw that one coming.
Slaughter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Currie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Currie dips to his left and cracks Slaughter with an uppercut!
Slaughter moves out of range as Currie strikes.
Slaughter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Currie. Currie obviously looking to wear him down.
Slaughter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch combination from Currie misses.
Slaughter tries to clinch up
and Currie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slaughter's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Currie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slaughter's calf.
Currie digs a good hook to Slaughter's body.
Slaughter drops his hands momentarily and Currie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaughter misses with a body shot
and Currie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Currie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Currie misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Currie throws a hook but Slaughter avoids it easily.
Slaughter misses with a body punch
and Currie counters with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Currie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Currie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Currie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben McEnsie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biggums comes into the arena with ThunderStruck blaring out of the sound system. McEnsie has chosen You Can Do It as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Biggums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben McEnsie!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Biggums with that takedown attempt.
Biggums looks for a takedown but McEnsie sprawls well.
McEnsie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Biggums.
A solid body kick from Biggums.
McEnsie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McEnsie wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Biggums. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggums misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums looks for the body kick but McEnsie saw that one coming.
Biggums shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McEnsie as he avoids it easily.
McEnsie swings for the body but Biggums moves out of range.
Biggums shoots in for a takedown but McEnsie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from McEnsie as Biggums shoots in.
Biggums avoids the body shot from McEnsie.
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.
McEnsie throws out a loose jab but Biggums uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biggums drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McEnsie is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on McEnsie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Biggums postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McEnsie pushes Biggums away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Biggums gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McEnsie is not content to let Biggums control the position.
McEnsie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums is working McEnsie over with some ground and pound from side control.
McEnsie tries to bench press Biggums off him but Biggums keeps the position.
Biggums tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McEnsie is looking to regain half guard here but Biggums keeps moving and retains side control.
Biggums wants to lay and pray for a moment but McEnsie keeps working.
McEnsie parries the strikes from Biggums easily there. Biggums is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McEnsie to escape.
McEnsie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McEnsie is staying active underneath Biggums, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McEnsie pushes Biggums off looking to stand but Biggums dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McEnsie could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Biggums has cracked it and McEnsie is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Biggums!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyrone Biggums!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brach Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Schwarzeneggar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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, Brach Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arnold Schwarzeneggar!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schwarzeneggar shoots in but no luck this time.
Lesnar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schwarzeneggar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lesnar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lesnar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lesnar wants to stand but Schwarzeneggar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lesnar scoring with some ground and pound.
Lesnar trying to control but Schwarzeneggar is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Schwarzeneggar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.
Lesnar stands up over Schwarzeneggar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
Lesnar lands a couple of elbows.
Schwarzeneggar wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Lesnar works over Schwarzeneggar with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwarzeneggar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Schwarzeneggar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lesnar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lesnar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schwarzeneggar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lesnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar landing some decent shots from guard.
Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schwarzeneggar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lesnar!
Schwarzeneggar is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lesnar is in real trouble.
Schwarzeneggar looks gassed!
Lesnar turns into Schwarzeneggar and is now in his guard.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Schwarzeneggar is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar connects with a couple of short punches.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schwarzeneggar's guard.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Schwarzeneggar is keeping the position.
Lesnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lesnar stands up over Schwarzeneggar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schwarzeneggar is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar wants to stand but Schwarzeneggar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Schwarzeneggar wants to sweep but no luck.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwarzeneggar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzeneggar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lesnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Schwarzeneggar has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneggar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Schwarzeneggar wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet but Schwarzeneggar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lesnar tries to strike from the bottom.
Schwarzeneggar pushing down on Lesnar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schwarzeneggar wants to free his trapped foot but Lesnar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lesnar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Schwarzeneggar from controlling successfully.
Schwarzeneggar passes Lesnar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lesnar throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lesnar throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lesnar is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneggar seems to be working for a kimura but Lesnar defends the submission attempt.
Lesnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schwarzeneggar on the ground.
Lesnar is not content to let Schwarzeneggar control the position.
Lesnar is trying to stand up here but Schwarzeneggar is controlling him well.
Lesnar wants to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lesnar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lesnar throws a body kick that misses.
Brach Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwarzeneggar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar lands a lovely overhand right.
Schwarzeneggar misses with a takedown attempt
and Lesnar counters with a single leg into guard. Schwarzeneggar didn't expect that.
Brach Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Schwarzeneggar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schwarzeneggar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lesnar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lesnar scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brach Lesnar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lesnar scores with the left hand. Schwarzeneggar knows he should have avoided that one.
Lesnar lands with a nice combination. Schwarzeneggar backs away looking to recover.
Lesnar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lesnar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schwarzeneggar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lesnar is fending him off so far but Schwarzeneggar persists. Nope, Lesnar circles away and we're back to standing.
Lesnar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar connects with the punch.
Lesnar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lesnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schwarzeneggar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lesnar scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Schwarzeneggar trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schwarzeneggar is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schwarzeneggar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lesnar throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneggar drops back looking for a leg! Lesnar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lesnar manages to kick Schwarzeneggar off! Schwarzeneggar jumps back into Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar lands an upkick as Schwarzeneggar stands over him.
Schwarzeneggar pushing down on Lesnar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lesnar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schwarzeneggar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schwarzeneggar's back!
Can Schwarzeneggar hold on?! Lesnar is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Schwarzeneggar breaks Lesnar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Schwarzeneggar prevents Lesnar from getting back to his feet.
Lesnar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lesnar is controlling Schwarzeneggar's posture.
Schwarzeneggar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnar is keeping the position for now.
Schwarzeneggar prevents Lesnar from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneggar forces his way into half guard.
Schwarzeneggar is trying to control the action in half guard but Lesnar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lesnar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzeneggar works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lesnar swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Schwarzeneggar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lesnar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lesnar is looking to get to half guard.
Lesnar squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Schwarzeneggar looking for a guillotine from mount but Lesnar is having none of it.
Lesnar is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Schwarzeneggar is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lesnar can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Schwarzeneggar won't let Lesnar get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Schwarzeneggar working for a submission but Lesnar is keeping him at bay.
Lesnar tries to reverse the position but Schwarzeneggar maintains control.
Lesnar throwing hammer fists to the chest of Schwarzeneggar. What's that going to do exactly?
Lesnar is looking to get to half guard.
Schwarzeneggar looking to secure an arm triangle but Lesnar defends it well.
Lesnar is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schwarzeneggar is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lesnar is in real trouble.
Schwarzeneggar has the hooks in. Lesnar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lesnar defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Schwarzeneggar's arms.
Lesnar tries to break free.
Brach Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar is trying to stand back up.
Lesnar tries to escape but Schwarzeneggar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brach Lesnar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Schwarzeneggar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lesnar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Lesnar. No joy for Schwarzeneggar on that attempt.
Lesnar misses with a body shot.
Brach Lesnar is winning the standup battle so far.
Lesnar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lesnar misses with a double jab.
Schwarzeneggar slips a jab and a cross from Lesnar.
Lesnar misses with a wild combination.
Lesnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schwarzeneggar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schwarzeneggar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lesnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brach Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Schwarzeneggar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schwarzeneggar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schwarzeneggar fails with the takedown.
Schwarzeneggar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneggar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lesnar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schwarzeneggar.
Lesnar misses with a low kick.
Lesnar lands with a shot to the body.
Lesnar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Schwarzeneggar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lesnar slaps away a takedown attempt from Schwarzeneggar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lesnar's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lesnar duly obliges.
Lesnar misses the shot to the body.
Lesnar stalks Schwarzeneggar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Schwarzeneggar's face. Schwarzeneggar staggers backwards, shaken.
Lesnar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schwarzeneggar doesn't seem bothered though.
Lesnar misses with a double jab.
Lesnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schwarzeneggar manages to avoid it.
Schwarzeneggar shoots for a takedown but Lesnar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lesnar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lesnar rushes Schwarzeneggar and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar is working for takedown but Schwarzeneggar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schwarzeneggar goes for a takedown attempt but Lesnar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lesnar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Schwarzeneggar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Schwarzeneggar misses with a takedown attempt - Lesnar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lesnar misses with the combination.
Lesnar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schwarzeneggar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lesnar is fending him off so far but Schwarzeneggar persists. Nope, Lesnar circles away and we're back to standing.
Schwarzeneggar dodges the punch combination from Lesnar.
Lesnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Schwarzeneggar is just out of range.
Schwarzeneggar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneggar shoots in and drives through. Lesnar sprawls well.
Lesnar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lesnar looks to land a combination but Schwarzeneggar avoids it well.
Lesnar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lesnar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lesnar misses with the combination.
Lesnar misses with a wild combination.
Schwarzeneggar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lesnar as he avoids it easily.
Lesnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lesnar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Lesnar scores with a four punch combination!
Lesnar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schwarzeneggar scores a takedown into full mount!
Lesnar has given up his back here. Will Schwarzeneggar look for the submission or keep pounding away?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar fending off the submission attempt from Schwarzeneggar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar tries to roll but Schwarzeneggar sticks to his back.
Schwarzeneggar looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Lesnar taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arnold Schwarzeneggar!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roddy Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Leroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piper comes to the cage accompanied by Real Men Wear Skirts. Roddy Piper has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roddy Piper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leroy!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leroy misses with a hook.
Piper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leroy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leroy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Piper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leroy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leroy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Piper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Piper.
Leroy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Piper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leroy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Piper trying to keep a closed guard but Leroy is proving a slippery customer.
Piper controlling Leroy's posture.
Leroy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leroy cracks Piper with a solid left hand.
Leroy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Piper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Piper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leroy.
Leroy misses with a looping right.
Leroy throws a jab when Piper was well out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Piper.
Leroy throws a series of strikes that have Piper backpedaling.
Piper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Piper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leroy throws a leg kick which misses Piper's front leg but catches the back leg as Piper tries to avoid it.
Piper avoids the body shot from Leroy.
Piper takes a swing at Leroy's ribcage but misses.
Leroy fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leroy throws the left hand but Piper avoids the punch easily.
Piper missing with a left hand there. Leroy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Piper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Piper slips under a jab.
Piper looks to land a right hand but Leroy moved out of range.
Piper throws a shot to the body.
Leroy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Piper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Piper moves into the clinch successfully.
Piper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Piper prevents Leroy from breaking the clinch.
Piper has Leroy pressed against the cage, preventing Leroy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Piper misses with a knee strike.
Piper misses with a punch on the inside.
Piper misses with the head strike.
Piper breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Piper.
Piper lands a right hook to the body.
Piper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Piper cracks a nice hook into Leroy's ribs.
Piper lands with a cross.
Piper slips under a jab.
Piper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leroy.
Leroy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Piper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Piper misses with the combination.
Piper tries to close the distance and clinch but Leroy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leroy shoots in but no luck this time.
Piper moves out of range of the strikes.
Leroy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Piper looks to land a right hand but Leroy moved out of range.
Leroy lands a lovely overhand right.
Roddy Piper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leroy throws a jab when Piper was well out of range.
Piper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Piper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroy moves out of range as Piper strikes.
Leroy ducks under a wild hook from Piper.
Leroy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Piper counters by clinching up.
Leroy is trying to break free.
Piper misses with a knee strike.
Piper misses with a knee strike.
Piper breaks the clinch.
Piper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Piper blocks a jab.
Leroy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Piper.
Leroy throws the left hand but Piper avoids the punch easily.
Piper cracks a nice hook into Leroy's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piper moves out of range of the leg kick from Leroy.
Piper throws a hook but Leroy blocks it.
Leroy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leroy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Piper dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Leroy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Piper manages to avoid it.
Bruce Leroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leroy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Piper throws a right hand that Leroy ducks under and follows up with a left that Leroy also avoids with ease.
Piper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Piper wants it to stay on the feet.
Piper ducks under a wild hook from Leroy.
The fighters circling - Leroy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leroy loads up on a big right hand but Piper slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Piper.
Roddy Piper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Piper.
Leroy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Piper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leroy looks to land a combination but Piper avoids it well.
Leroy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Piper's waist but Piper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leroy off to one side.
Nice shot by Leroy.
Piper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leroy finds it's way round the side to connect with Piper's head.
The crowd cheers as Piper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leroy doesn't seem phased though.
Piper throws a hook but Leroy blocks it.
Piper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leroy misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leroy, as that shot connected.
Jab from Leroy.
Piper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leroy.
Piper lands with a nice combination. Leroy backs away looking to recover.
Piper throws a shot from downtown. Leroy moves away and avoids it.
Piper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leroy.
Piper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Piper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Leroy.
Piper misses with a straight left.
Leroy misses with a straight left.
Leroy looks to throw the jab but Piper is out of range.
Leroy dodges the punch combination from Piper.
Leroy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Piper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leroy slips under a jab.
Piper throws a hook but Leroy avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leroy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Piper counter with a right hand.
Piper is looking to clinch but Leroy is avoiding it.
Piper misses with a series of wild punches.
Piper is looking to clinch but Leroy is avoiding it.
Piper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leroy.
Piper scores with a punch to the head.
Leroy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leroy throws an overhand right that lands on Piper's shoulder, as Piper tries to avoid the shot.
Leroy lands a glancing blow to the side of Piper's head.
Leroy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Piper thows a body shot but no joy.
Leroy fails to land with a series of punches.
Piper tries to clinch but Leroy is having none of it.
Leroy misses with an uppercut.
Leroy misses with a double jab
and Piper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Piper. That snapped Leroy's head back.
Piper loads up on a big right hand but Leroy slips the punch.
Piper throws a series of punches but Leroy moves out of range.
Leroy throws a hook to the side of Piper's head but Piper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Piper is looking to clinch.
Piper works the jab nicely.
Leroy throws a looping overhand right but Piper ducks down to avoid it.
Leroy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Piper is fending him off so far but Leroy persists. Nope, Piper circles away and we're back to standing.
Roddy Piper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Leroy.
Piper moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Leroy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leroy blocks an uppercut.
Piper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Piper lands a shoulder strike.
Piper is trying to break the clinch but Leroy has him pressed against the cage.
Piper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leroy blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroy tries to break free but Piper pushes him back against the cage.
Leroy can't break the clinch.
Piper has a couple of punches blocked by Leroy.
Piper keeps control of Leroy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leroy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leroy throws a hook to the side of Piper's head but Piper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Piper ducks under a wild hook from Leroy.
Piper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leroy misses with a combination
and Piper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leroy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piper catches Leroy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leroy throws a hook to the side of Piper's head but Piper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leroy throws a hook to the side of Piper's head but Piper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leroy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Piper forces Leroy back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Piper dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Piper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Piper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Piper throws a series of punches but Leroy moves out of range.
Leroy misses with a straight left.
A big right from Leroy misses.
Piper's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Piper duly obliges.
Piper doesn't manage to clinch there - Leroy circles away.
The fighters circling - Leroy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Piper throws a looping overhand right but Leroy ducks down to avoid it.
Piper throws a right and a left that Leroy avoids nicely.
Leroy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leroy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Piper, who protects the arm well.
Leroy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leroy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leroy working away.
Leroy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Piper is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leroy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper looking for submissions off his back.
Leroy thows a huge punch but Piper dodges it nicely.
Leroy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Piper manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Piper keeping moving, preventing Leroy from controlling successfully.
Leroy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Piper trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Piper keeping moving, preventing Leroy from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Piper misses the body punch
and Leroy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Piper tries to close the distance and clinch but Leroy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leroy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Piper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Piper fails to land with a series of punches.
Piper tries to clinch but Leroy moves out of range.
Piper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Leroy tries to work over Piper's front leg with a kick but Piper checks it.
Leroy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Piper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leroy circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroy looks to land a body kick but Piper moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Piper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Piper sizes up Leroy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, jab by Piper - just one landing.
Piper moves in looking to clinch but Leroy pushes him off.
Roddy Piper is winning the standup battle so far.
Piper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leroy.
Piper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leroy doesn't seem bothered though.
Leroy misses with a hook. Piper ducked under it nicely.
Piper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leroy.
Leroy throws out a loose jab but Piper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leroy shoots in looking for a takedown. Piper tries to sprawl out of it but Leroy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Piper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roddy Piper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Leroy.
Piper throws a lazy right hand but Leroy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leroy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Piper scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leroy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leroy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leroy walks into a stiff left hand from Piper.
Piper works Leroy's body with a nice hook.
Piper clinches.
Piper manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Piper.
Piper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Piper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leroy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Piper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leroy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leroy shoots for a takedown but Piper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Piper clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leroy swats away the attempt to clinch by Piper.
Leroy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leroy misses with a takedown
and Piper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leroy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Piper on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Leroy misses its intended target.
Piper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leroy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leroy dodges the punch combination from Piper.
Piper just misses with a punch to the body.
Piper blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leroy.
Leroy misses with an uppercut. Piper saw that one coming.
Leroy slips a jab and a cross from Piper.
Leroy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Piper throws a jab but it's blocked by Leroy.
Leroy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from Piper misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper tries to bum rush Leroy with a series of wild strikes but Leroy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Piper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Leroy.
Piper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Leroy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Piper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leroy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Piper throws a looping overhand right but Leroy ducks down to avoid it.
Leroy scores with a sloppy right hand. Piper should have avoided that one.
Piper is looking to clinch but Leroy is avoiding it.
Leroy loads up on a big right hand but Piper slips the punch.
Piper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Piper throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Piper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leroy misses with a straight left.
Leroy misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper lands with a shot to the body.
Piper with a jab.
Piper misses with the combination.
Leroy misses with a body kick.
Leroy staying out of range there.
Piper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leroy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Piper is looking to get to half guard.
Piper gets back to half guard.
Piper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Leroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Piper manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Piper throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Leroy because Piper loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Leroy has worked his arm free - good work by Leroy!
Piper swings around for an armbar but Leroy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Piper's guard.
Leroy advances to half guard.
Piper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Piper can't keep his opponent in guard - Leroy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leroy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroy seems to be looking for submissions.
Piper desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Piper regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Piper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piper looking for a sweep. Not yet Piper, not yet.
Leroy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Piper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Piper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Piper!
Piper decides to stand back up. Piper steps back and let's Leroy get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Roddy Piper will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Piper connects with a looping right hand.
Leroy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Piper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leroy.
Piper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leroy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Piper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Piper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leroy momentarily.
Nice jab there from Leroy.
Piper lands a slapping body shot.
Piper scores with a one two! Leroy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Leroy.
Leroy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Leroy throws a solid leg kick but Piper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leroy.
Piper looks to land a left hand but Leroy moved out of range nicely.
Leroy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Piper moves out of range of the strikes.
Piper misses with a body shot.
Leroy thuds his right hand into Piper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Piper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper tests Leroy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Piper has Leroy up against the cage in a clinch.
Leroy tries to break free but Piper pushes him back against the cage.
Piper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leroy is looking to break free of the clinch but Piper has double underhooks.
Leroy is trying to force a seperation but Piper has the dominant position.
A short left from Piper.
Leroy can't break the clinch.
Leroy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Piper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Leroy is trying to break free.
Piper tries to land a knee to the head but Leroy blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Piper lands a hook that snaps the head of Leroy backwards.
Leroy blocking some punches.
Leroy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Piper misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Piper.
Piper looking to throw knees to the head but Leroy is blocking nicely.
Piper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leroy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leroy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leroy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Piper has closed the distance and engaged Leroy in a clinch.
Piper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Piper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Piper is looking to break free of the clinch but Leroy has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Piper on the inside.
Piper misses with a knee to the head.
Piper has Leroy pressed against the cage, preventing Leroy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Piper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leroy throws a combination that misses
and Piper counters with a left and a right that stings Leroy.
Leroy throws and low kick but Piper moves out of range easily.
Piper lands with a right hand.
Leroy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roddy Piper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Leroy.
Piper lands a slapping body shot.
Leroy misses with a body shot.
Piper blocks a jab.
Piper clinches.
Piper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Piper pushes Leroy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Piper working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Piper.
Piper swings wildly with an uppercut but Leroy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruce Leroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Piper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leroy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Piper finds it's target.
Piper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leroy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Piper blocks a jab.
Piper connects with a right hand. Leroy shakes it off.
Piper digs a good hook to Leroy's body.
Piper throws a big shot that misses.
Leroy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piper throws a hook to the side of Leroy's head but Leroy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roddy Piper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Piper, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roddy Piper!
Roddy Piper retains his featherweight title!
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