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EEC 94 - Anniversary PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kid Reefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reefer comes to the cage accompanied by smoke 2 joints. Compton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Big Booty Bitches. Kid Reefer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyrone Compton's chin.
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BJJ Brown 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Reefer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Compton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reefer lands with a hook. Compton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reefer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Compton circles away quickly and effectively.
Reefer throws a right hand that Compton ducks under and follows up with a left that Compton also avoids with ease.
Compton scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Kid Reefer has been cut.
Reefer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Reefer lands a right hook to the body.
Compton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reefer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reefer throws a big right hand that misses.
Compton is trying to keep Reefer in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Compton holds on and takes a little breather.
Compton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reefer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Compton dives on top into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Compton won't allow Reefer to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reefer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Compton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Compton wants to control from the top but Reefer keeps moving.
Reefer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reefer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Compton defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Compton is pushing down on Reefer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reefer is fighting to maintain full guard but Compton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Compton controlling the pace.
Reefer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Compton pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reefer wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Compton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Compton lands strikes from half guard.
Reefer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Compton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reefer wants to get back to full guard.
Compton stands up out of the half guard.
Compton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reefer circles away quickly and effectively.
Compton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reefer.
Compton misses with a series of wild punches.
Reefer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Compton counters with a straight right hand.
Tyrone Compton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reefer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reefer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reefer throws a right hand that Compton ducks under and follows up with a left that Compton also avoids with ease.
Reefer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Compton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reefer takes a swing at Compton's ribcage but misses.
Reefer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reefer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reefer throws a head kick that misses.
Reefer slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Compton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reefer.
Compton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reefer throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Compton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reefer doesn't seem phased though.
Reefer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reefer throws out a leg kick but Compton moves out of range and Reefer only half commits.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reefer.
Reefer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Compton manages to avoid it.
Compton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reefer rushes Compton and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Compton blocks an uppercut.
Compton swings wildly with an uppercut but Reefer uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrone Compton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kid Reefer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Compton.
Compton with a hook.
Kid Reefer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Compton throws a jab when Reefer was well out of range.
Reefer swinging wildly here.
Compton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Reefer shoots in but Compton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Compton misses with a hook. Reefer ducked under it nicely.
Reefer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reefer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Compton - just one landing.
Compton misses the jab.
Reefer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyrone Compton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Compton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Compton throws a looping overhand right but Reefer ducks down to avoid it.
Compton lands a nice shot that snaps Reefer's head back.
Reefer seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Compton shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Reefer is backing up but Compton catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Reefer covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Compton Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Compton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buck Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank The Lie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buck Bradshaw could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank The Lie 's chin.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank The Lie !
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Lie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Lie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bradshaw's head.
The Lie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Lie swinging wildly here.
Bradshaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bradshaw is rocked!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bradshaw.
The Lie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Lie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Bradshaw.
The Lie thows a body shot but no joy.
Bradshaw shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Lie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bradshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but The Lie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradshaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Lie pushes Bradshaw off and scrambles back to his feet.
The Lie throws a sloppy head kick and Bradshaw moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from The Lie .
Bradshaw darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Frank The Lie has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradshaw changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The Lie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Lie wants to get back to his feet.
Bradshaw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bradshaw throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The Lie pushes Bradshaw away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bradshaw gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bradshaw is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Lie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The Lie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The Lie pushes Bradshaw away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bradshaw gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Lie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bradshaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradshaw working the ground and pound but The Lie is defending the strikes.
The Lie is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bradshaw is controlling him well.
The Lie looks gassed!
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.
The Lie defending against the ground and pound.
Bradshaw misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bradshaw blocks a head kick by The Lie .
Bradshaw scores with a three punch combo!
The Lie scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from The Lie .
Bradshaw scores with a body shot.
Bradshaw stalks The Lie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Lie 's face. The Lie staggers backwards, shaken.
The Lie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bradshaw.
The Lie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Lie walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Lie needs to keep his hands up - Bradshaw had a free shot at his head there.
Bradshaw lands with an overhand left.
A right-left combo lands from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw throws a right and a left that The Lie avoids nicely.
The Lie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Lie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bradshaw goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Lie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Lie takes one to the chin there.
Bradshaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Lie at a distance.
The Lie throws a head kick but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Bradshaw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A shot to de liver by Bradshaw. Beautiful body shot.
Bradshaw cracks The Lie with an open hand slap.
The Lie is rocked!
Bradshaw lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. The Lie is looking to close the distance but Bradshaw sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! The Lie crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope The Lie is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Buck Bradshaw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Krunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jump Around. The crowd seem to be enjoying Krunov's choice of entrance music: Marcus Krunov. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Krunov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krunov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGuire is fending him off so far but Krunov persists. Nope, McGuire circles away and we're back to standing.
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krunov circles away quickly and effectively.
Krunov shoots in and bounces McGuire off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Krunov wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
Krunov throwing strikes from guard but McGuire blocks nicely.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Krunov from controlling successfully.
McGuire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krunov.
Krunov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krunov trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Krunov passes McGuire's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Krunov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGuire is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGuire is pressing down on Krunov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Krunov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krunov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McGuire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuire 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.
McGuire trying to keep a closed guard but Krunov is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGuire looks to land a combination. Krunov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Marcus Krunov has been cut.
Krunov looks gassed!
Krunov shoots for a takedown but McGuire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krunov tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire stuffs the takedown attempt from Krunov. Krunov gets slowly back to his feet.
Jake McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Krunov.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Krunov saw that one coming.
Krunov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGuire as he jumps to the side.
McGuire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krunov.
McGuire throws a one two combo.
McGuire misses with a two punch combination.
McGuire looks to land a combination. Krunov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krunov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGuire's waist but McGuire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krunov off to one side.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Krunov has time to react.
McGuire scores with a one two! Krunov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Krunov is rocked!
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
Krunov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Krunov there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGuire!
Krunov is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
Krunov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marcus Krunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Krunov's body.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Krunov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire is working the combinations to good effect here.
Krunov checks a low kick from McGuire.
Krunov seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire rushes Krunov with punches - Krunov moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Krunov goes down! McGuire follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake McGuire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Straight Out of Line. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wolfe's choice of entrance music: Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi. Lyoto Machida could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dakota Wolfe's chin.
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198 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dakota Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolfe throws out a powerful jab.
Wolfe misses the shot to the body.
Wolfe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Wolfe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wolfe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch combination from Wolfe misses.
Machida misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wolfe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machida throws out a leg kick but Wolfe moves out of range and Machida only half commits.
Lyoto Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Wolfe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Machida throws a series of punches but Wolfe moves out of range.
Wolfe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Machida misses with a looping right.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Wolfe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wolfe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wolfe avoids the head kick by Machida.
Wolfe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wolfe, as that shot connected.
Wolfe with a nice cross.
A cross from Wolfe lands.
Machida throws a head kick but Wolfe moves out of range.
Wolfe misses with a two punch combination.
Wolfe checks a leg kick.
Machida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machida throws a head kick but Wolfe moves out of range.
Machida throws a head kick that misses
and Wolfe counters with a left to the body.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Wolfe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida counters with a nice leg kick.
Wolfe clobbers Machida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good shot there by Wolfe.
Wolfe lands a body shot.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolfe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wolfe counters with a straight right hand.
Wolfe scores with a jab to the head.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida throws a hook but Wolfe blocks it.
Wolfe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolfe misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a series of strikes. Wolfe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wolfe cracks Machida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wolfe, as that shot connected.
Wolfe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Machida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wolfe counters with a nice uppercut.
Lyoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolfe misses with the combination.
Wolfe catches Machida with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wolfe misses with a head kick.
Wolfe scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a head kick but Wolfe moves out of range.
Machida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wolfe counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Machida's guard now.
Wolfe thows a big elbow that misses.
Wolfe is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolfe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wolfe passes Machida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Machida is looking for a sweep. Wolfe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machida tries to kick Wolfe off but Wolfe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe is trying to control. Machida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wolfe is trying to work for a kimura but Machida is defending well.
Machida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolfe.
Machida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wolfe on the ground.
Machida taking some punishment here, with Wolfe in his half guard.
Machida is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wolfe scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida is looking to escape.
Wolfe looks to land a strike but Machida avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota Wolfe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wolfe shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wolfe.
Wolfe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wolfe somewhat.
Wolfe takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Wolfe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A combination from Machida does no damage.
Wolfe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dakota Wolfe.
Wolfe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wolfe is rocked!
Wolfe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Machida misses with a double jab
and Wolfe counters with a series of strikes. Machida will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wolfe is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida misses with a head kick.
Machida blocks a head kick by Wolfe.
A telegraphed right hand from Machida misses the target.
Wolfe lands with a hook. Machida tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida throws a hook but Wolfe blocks it.
No joy there for Wolfe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machida throws a series of punches but Wolfe avoids them all with ease.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wolfe fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolfe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Machida misses.
Wolfe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfe.
Machida lands with a shot to the body.
Machida works Wolfe's body with a nice hook.
Wolfe blocks a head kick by Machida.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wolfe slips a jab from Machida.
Wolfe avoids the head kick by Machida.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wolfe.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Wolfe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolfe.
Wolfe avoids a kick to the body.
Wolfe misses with a two punch combination.
Wolfe gets a takedown into half guard.
Machida on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Machida tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe prevents Machida from standing back up.
Wolfe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wolfe.
Machida tries to kick Wolfe off but Wolfe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wolfe 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.
Wolfe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida is trying to stand back up but Wolfe is controlling him
Wolfe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machida is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolfe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machida lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wolfe takes a step back to recover.
Machida digs a good hook to Wolfe's body.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Machida lands.
Machida throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida thumps Wolfe with a low kick.
Machida lands a hook that stumbles Wolfe back into the cage. Machida follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Wolfe to the canvas! Machida pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Wolfe has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lyoto Machida!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alpha Male (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Male comes to the cage accompanied by Rooster. Alpha Male has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alpha Male!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Barker!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Male misses with a head kick.
Male scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Barker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barker checks a leg kick nicely.
Male works over Barker's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like William Barker has been cut.
Male jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Male swings for the body but Barker moves out of range.
Male misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barker.
Barker looks for the body kick but Male saw that one coming.
Barker moves out of range of the leg kick from Male.
Barker throws a chopping leg kick but Male manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Male attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Male throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Male throws a leg kick but Barker moved away.
Male shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barker throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Barker misses
and Male makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Male fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barker on the side of the head.
Male throws a head kick that misses
and Barker counters with a leg kick.
Male cracks Barker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Male throws a lazy right hand but Barker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Male fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barker manages to avoid it.
Male throws a leg kick
and Barker counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Male is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barker moves out of range as Male strikes.
Male swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Male takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Male.
Barker throws a leg kick which misses Male's front leg but catches the back leg as Male tries to avoid it.
Barker misses with a body kick.
Barker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Male is looking to break free of the clinch but Barker has double underhooks.
Male blocks a body shot from Barker.
Male has had enough of the clinch but Barker keeps him there for the moment.
Male blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Male looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Male looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Male backwards.
Barker misses with a knee to the head.
Male is trying to force a seperation but Barker has the dominant position.
Male working hard to break the clinch.
Male breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barker clinches up against the cage.
Barker works on Male's body with a couple of short punches.
Barker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Male avoids it.
Male looking to stall.
Barker misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Male - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Male tries to circle away but Barker has him pinned against the cage.
Barker prevents Male from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Male's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Male wants to break free but Barker has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Male.
Male has had enough of the clinch but Barker keeps him there for the moment.
Male breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Male misses
and Barker counters with a body kick that stops Male in his tracks momentarily.
Male tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body kick there by Barker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Male.
Barker throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker pushes Male away with a front kick.
Barker throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barker.
Male moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barker.
Barker feints and then cracks Male's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Male down.
Alpha Male seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Barker.
Male takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Male takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barker staying out of range there.
Male takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barker feints and as Male raises his hands in defense, Barker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Barker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Barker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A head kick from Barker lands but Male takes it in his stride.
Barker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Male misses with a kick to the body
and Barker counters with a good low kick that Male was not able to check.
A nice leg kick lands there from Male.
A good leg kick by Barker.
Male misses with a body shot.
Barker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Male lands a glancing blow to the side of Barker's head.
Male walks into a straight right hand from Barker.
Male tries to work over Barker's front leg with a kick but Barker checks it.
Barker throws a low kick but Male avoids it.
A low kick from Male is predictable there
and Barker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Male checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Male throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barker counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barker wants to clinch up but Male keeps it at a distance.
Barker wants to clinch up but Male keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker throws a leg kick but Male checks it.
Alpha Male is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Male throws the left hand but Barker avoids the punch easily.
Male is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Male blocks a jab.
Male throws a leg kick
and Barker counters with a low kick, right behind Male 's knee.
Male throws a chopping leg kick but Barker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Barker.
Male lands a slapping body shot.
Barker misses with a body kick.
Barker throws a wild body kick that Male sees coming a mile off.
Male lands a jab.
Barker avoids the head kick by Male.
Male steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barker. That one must have hurt.
Barker scores a takedown into full mount!
Barker looking to ground and pound but Male is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barker is landing with some decent strikes but Male is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barker moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Male has worked his arm free - good work by Male!
Male avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Male has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Barker with the ground and pound but Male regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Male is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barker thows a huge punch but Male dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Male fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Male checks the leg kick nicely there.
Male scores with a jab to the body.
Male works Barker's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Barker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Barker'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.
Male lands with a kick to the ribs.
Male lands a nice looking body shot.
Male moves into range and connects with a jab.
Male tests Barker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Male misses with a kick to the body
and Barker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barker.
Male throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Male pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Male tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Male cracks Barker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Male comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That has opened up William Barker's cut even more.
Male misses with a body shot.
Barker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Male to score with a decent uppercut.
Barker is rocked!
Barker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Male takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Male misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barker blocks a head kick by Male.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker connects with a nice looking jab.
Barker tries to move into range but Male moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barker, right into the meat.
Barker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Male, right into the meat.
Crunch! Male slams his shin into Barker's torso.
Barker tries a low kick but Male avoids it.
Male lands a jab.
Male misses with an uppercut.
Male throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Male.
Male goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Male scores with a hook.
Barker is still on wobbly legs! Can Male finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Male digs a good hook to Barker's body.
Barker seems to have recovered his senses.
Male throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Male lands a nice shot that snaps Barker's head back.
Male cracks a nice hook into Barker's ribs.
Male scores with a kick to the midsection.
Male scores with a nice strike.
The cut above William Barker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Male throws a nice looking combination but Barker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Male throws a leg kick but Barker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Male throws a nice head kick!
Male tries to land a front kick but Barker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Male.
Barker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barker throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Male misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Male avoids the head kick by Barker.
Male throws a wild body kick that Barker sees coming a mile off.
Male throws a leg kick
and Barker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Male tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barker was well out of range. Poor timing from Male.
Barker motions for Male to come forward. Barker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Male goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Male misses with a low kick.
Male swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Male counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barker thinking.
Male will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Male walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barker looks to score with a jab to the body but Male is just out of range.
William Barker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Male swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Male on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barker. Barker obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Male punishes Barker's body with a nice straight punch.
Male fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barker manages to avoid it.
Barker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barker throws a chopping leg kick but Male manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Male looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barker throws a head kick but Male moves out of range.
Barker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Male throws a leg kick which misses Barker's front leg but catches the back leg as Barker tries to avoid it.
Male ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barker misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barker walks into a stiff left hand from Male.
Barker throws a leg kick
and Male counters with a nice uppercut.
Male misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpha Male clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on William Barker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Male.
A good leg kick by Male.
Male throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Male fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barker on the side of the head.
Male scores with a jab to the body.
Male throws out a loose jab but Barker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Male throws out a loose jab but Barker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barker moves out of range of the body kick from Male.
Barker looks for the body kick but Male saw that one coming.
Barker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Male takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barker blocks a head kick by Male.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Male with a hook.
Barker walks into a stiff left hand from Male.
Male motions for Barker to come forward. Male throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker tries a head kick but it misses.
Male throws a jab but it's blocked by Barker.
Barker throws a head kick but Male moves out of range.
Barker tries to score with a low kick but Male moves his leg out of the way.
Male throws a jab when Barker was well out of range.
Male punishes Barker's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Male. Barker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Male.
Nice shot lands for Male.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Male. Barker shrugs it off though.
Male dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barker. That did some damage!
Male throws a jab when Barker was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Male cracks Barker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Male lands a right hook to the body.
Barker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Male tests Barker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Male tries a head kick but it misses.
Male thumps Barker with a low kick.
Male throws a quick inside leg kick.
Male connects with a jab.
Barker blocks the body kick.
Male scores with a jab.
Male misses with a shot to the body
and Barker counters with a good low kick that Male was not able to check.
Male throws the left hand but Barker avoids the punch easily.
Male punishes Barker's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Male takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Male swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Male lands a with a good body shot.
Male looks to throw the jab but Barker is out of range.
Male goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
William Barker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Barker scores with a spinning back kick!
Barker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Male scores with a nice right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Male, right into the meat.
Barker connects with a high kick.
Male misses with the body kick
and Barker counters with a thumping low kick.
Barker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Male misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barker feints and then cracks Male's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Male down.
Male tries to land a front kick but Barker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Male misses with a body shot.
Barker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Male checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barker ducks under a wild hook from Male.
Male displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barker.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Male connects with a single shot there.
Barker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Male to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpha Male had his way with William Barker in that round.
The cut man is working on William Barker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Male lands a really nice looking cross but Barker seems unphased.
Male throws a series of punches but Barker moves out of range.
Barker ducks under a wild hook from Male.
Barker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barker tries to score with a low kick but Male moves his leg out of the way.
Barker tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Male.
Male thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Male finds it's way round the side to connect with Barker's head.
Male looks to land a right hand but Barker moved out of range.
Barker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barker throws a lazy body kick
and Male counters with a leg kick.
Male takes a swing at Barker's ribcage but misses.
Barker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Barker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barker looks for the body kick but Male saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker throws out a leg kick but Male moves out of range and Barker only half commits.
Male bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Male tests Barker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at William Barker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alpha Male!
Alpha Male retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Benz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Rannanjarvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rannanjarvi has chosen Stonehenge by Spinal Tap as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Antti Rannanjarvi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Benz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antti Rannanjarvi!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rannanjarvi lands with a nice body kick.
Benz thows a body shot but no joy.
Rannanjarvi throws a body punch but Benz moves out of range.
Rannanjarvi leaves Benz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benz takes a swing at Rannanjarvi's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Benz there.
Rannanjarvi throws a low kick, looking for Benz's leg but Benz calmly moves out of range.
Benz fails with a takedown attempt.
Rannanjarvi looks for the body kick but Benz saw that one coming.
Benz looks to land a right hand but Rannanjarvi moved out of range.
Benz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rannanjarvi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benz throws a lazy right hand but Rannanjarvi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rannanjarvi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benz throws out the jab.
Rannanjarvi scores with a leg kick.
Rannanjarvi wants to slow Benz down by chopping away at his legs.
Rannanjarvi wants to slow Benz down by chopping away at his legs.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick but Benz moves out of range.
Benz misses with a jab to the body
and Rannanjarvi counters with a nice kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rannanjarvi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rannanjarvi scores with a jab.
Rannanjarvi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benz's sensitive parts.
Rannanjarvi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benz is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rannanjarvi scores with a jab.
Rannanjarvi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rannanjarvi cracks a nice hook into Benz's ribs.
Rannanjarvi is looking to slow Benz down with leg kicks.
A jab from Rannanjarvi does it's job there.
Rannanjarvi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rannanjarvi scores with a leg kick.
Rannanjarvi scores with a leg kick.
Benz misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi tries to clinch up but Benz circles away and keeps his distance.
Rannanjarvi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Benz. Benz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rannanjarvi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rannanjarvi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rannanjarvi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Antti Rannanjarvi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Rannanjarvi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rannanjarvi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benz.
Good leg kick by Rannanjarvi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab from Rannanjarvi.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rannanjarvi lands a high kick!
Rannanjarvi instigates a clinch.
Rannanjarvi with a knee to the head.
Benz has a couple of punches blocked by Rannanjarvi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Rannanjarvi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rannanjarvi controls his hands.
Rannanjarvi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benz backwards.
Rannanjarvi misses with a knee to the head.
Rannanjarvi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rannanjarvi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rannanjarvi lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rannanjarvi.
Benz tries to break the clinch but Rannanjarvi is controlling the position.
Benz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rannanjarvi misses with the head strike.
Rannanjarvi with a knee to the head.
Rannanjarvi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rannanjarvi lands a nice knee to the body.
Rannanjarvi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benz blocks it with crossed arms.
Rannanjarvi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rannanjarvi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rannanjarvi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rannanjarvi misses with a knee to the head.
Rannanjarvi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Benz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rannanjarvi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benz is defending well for now.
Rannanjarvi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benz backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Rannanjarvi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rannanjarvi staying out of range there.
Benz works the jab nicely.
Antti Rannanjarvi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rannanjarvi avoids the body shot from Benz.
Benz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rannanjarvi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benz has his takedown stuffed
and Rannanjarvi counters with a body kick that stops Benz in his tracks momentarily.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Rannanjarvi.
A head kick misses from Rannanjarvi.
A left and a right from Benz both land. Nice combination.
Benz avoids the head kick by Rannanjarvi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benz.
Rannanjarvi throws a hook but Benz blocks it.
Benz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rannanjarvi.
Benz scores with a nice strike.
Rannanjarvi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rannanjarvi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rannanjarvi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rannanjarvi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rannanjarvi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Benz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Benz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rannanjarvi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Benz misses with a body punch
and Rannanjarvi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benz moves out of range as Rannanjarvi throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rannanjarvi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rannanjarvi lands with a nice combination. Benz backs away looking to recover.
Benz misses with a jab to the body
and Rannanjarvi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rannanjarvi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi lands a jab to the head.
Rannanjarvi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Benz.
Rannanjarvi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rannanjarvi tries to clinch there but Benz circles away.
Rannanjarvi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Rannanjarvi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benz swats away the attempt to clinch by Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rannanjarvi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rannanjarvi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rannanjarvi thows a body shot but no joy.
Rannanjarvi moves out of range of the strikes.
Benz misses with a hook. Rannanjarvi ducked under it nicely.
Rannanjarvi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benz is able to avoid easily.
A shot to the body from Benz misses
and Benz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rannanjarvi throws a leg kick which misses Benz's front leg but catches the back leg as Benz tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rannanjarvi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benz is out of range and Rannanjarvi settles back down.
Both fighters circling a little - Rannanjarvi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rannanjarvi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rannanjarvi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rannanjarvi tries to clinch but Benz is having none of it.
Rannanjarvi throws a leg kick but Benz checks it.
Rannanjarvi scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rannanjarvi lands a head kick!
Rannanjarvi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Rannanjarvi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Benz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benz moves out of range as Rannanjarvi throws a body kick.
Rannanjarvi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benz.
Benz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rannanjarvi can pounce on him.
Rannanjarvi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rannanjarvi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rannanjarvi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benz at a distance.
Rannanjarvi moves in looking to clinch but Benz pushes him off.
Rannanjarvi misses with a hook to the body
and Benz counters with a nice uppercut.
Benz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rannanjarvi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Benz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Benz.
Benz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Benz crashes against the mat.
Rannanjarvi defending against the ground and pound.
Rannanjarvi is looking to reverse the position.
Benz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Benz is trying to move to mount but Rannanjarvi reverses beautifully and ends up in Benz's guard.
Rannanjarvi wants to control from the top but Benz keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi is stalling in the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rannanjarvi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Benz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rannanjarvi misses with a looping right.
Rannanjarvi is looking to clinch but Benz is avoiding it.
Rannanjarvi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rannanjarvi cracks the inside of Benz's front leg.
Antti Rannanjarvi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benz throws a shot from downtown. Rannanjarvi moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benz throws a combination that misses
and Rannanjarvi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rannanjarvi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mike Benz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benz misses with a straight right.
Rannanjarvi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benz just misses with a punch to the body.
Rannanjarvi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rannanjarvi to score with a decent uppercut.
Rannanjarvi moves out of range of the strikes.
Rannanjarvi throws a leg kick
and Benz counters with a straight right hand.
Benz misses with a wild body shot.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rannanjarvi lands an elbow inside.
Rannanjarvi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rannanjarvi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rannanjarvi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rannanjarvi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rannanjarvi lands a good knee to the midsection. Benz won't want to take too many of those.
Benz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rannanjarvi - that landed with a thud.
Benz digs a right hand into Rannanjarvi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rannanjarvi's gas tank.
Rannanjarvi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benz.
Benz working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Benz as the two fighters clinch.
Rannanjarvi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rannanjarvi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Rannanjarvi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rannanjarvi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Rannanjarvi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns has chosen Delirium Trigger as his entrance music. Cameron Murray 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cameron Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Burns!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Travis Burns has been cut.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray.
Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns moves away from the strike by Murray.
Murray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns.
Burns slips under a jab.
Murray looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Murray. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
Murray throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Cameron Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murray lands a lovely overhand right.
Burns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murray pinned against the cage. Murray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cameron Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Burns.
Murray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Murray misses with a few strikes there.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Murray leaves Burns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murray misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns.
Burns slips a straight right by Murray.
Murray throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns moves away from the strike by Murray.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Cameron Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murray throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range.
Murray throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns dodges the punch combination from Murray.
Murray clobbers Burns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Burns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray.
A jab from Murray misses.
A left lands for Murray.
Burns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burns dodges the punch combination from Murray.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murray throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray misses with a hook.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murray sprawls well. Murray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
Burns is trying desperately to land a takedown but Murray is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Burns.
Burns blocks a jab.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Murray circles away.
Murray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burns's head.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Burns's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Murray misses with an uppercut.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray lands a head shot.
That has opened up Travis Burns's cut even more.
Burns looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Murray!
Burns looking for a guillotine from mount but Murray is having none of it.
Murray tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns looking to secure an arm triangle but Murray defends it well.
Burns jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Murray manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Burns tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Murray is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burns is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murray knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Murray manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Murray makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Burns looks for a takedown but Murray sprawls well.
Cameron Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
Murray misses with a looping right.
Murray throws a series of strikes that have Burns backpedaling.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murray thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns avoids the body shot from Murray.
Travis Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murray lands a big right hand that sends Burns crashing to the mat! Murray stays standing though and waves Burns back to his feet!
Burns is rocked!
Murray grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Burns takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Murray cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cameron Murray!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jiri Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahokas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fort Minor - 100 Degrees. Bishop has chosen Drunkula - Lift The Whip as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jiri Ahokas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahokas lands with a kick to the temple. Bishop shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Billy Bishop has been cut.
Bishop avoids the head kick by Ahokas.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahokas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahokas.
Ahokas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahokas. That's going to slow Bishop down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ahokas.
Jiri Ahokas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Ahokas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahokas throws a head kick that misses.
Ahokas tries to clinch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Ahokas.
Bishop thows a body kick. Ahokas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Ahokas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ahokas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahokas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas scores with a jab to the body.
Ahokas lands with a nice combination. Bishop backs away looking to recover.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ahokas.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ahokas lands with a slapping head kick.
Ahokas misses with the body kick
and Bishop counters with a leg kick.
A head kick by Ahokas misses
and Bishop counters by moving into the clinch.
Ahokas blocks an uppercut.
Bishop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bishop.
A short left from Ahokas.
Ahokas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ahokas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ahokas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bishop blocks it with crossed arms.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahokas's elbow.
Bishop is working Ahokas over against the cage.
Bishop connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ahokas's face.
Ahokas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
Ahokas blocking some punches.
Bishop misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas misses with a body punch.
Ahokas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ahokas working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Ahokas.
Ahokas tries to land knees in the clinch but Bishop avoids the damage to the body.
Ahokas tries a knee to the head but Bishop blocks it.
Ahokas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bishop or not.
Bishop lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ahokas or not.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Bishop.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahokas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bishop lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahokas tries a knee to the head but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bishop looking to throw knees to the head but Ahokas is blocking nicely.
Ahokas scores with a shoulder strike.
Bishop works on Ahokas's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Bishop.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Ahokas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bishop.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ahokas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A hook to the body from Bishop.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bishop.
Ahokas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bishop blocks it with crossed arms.
Bishop lands an elbow inside that Ahokas shrugs off.
Bishop lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ahokas or not.
Ahokas blocking some punches.
Ahokas blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop scores with a knee to the head.
Ahokas throws a head punch that misses.
Ahokas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ahokas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bishop blocks it with crossed arms.
Bishop cracks Ahokas with a nice body shot.
Bishop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ahokas is breathing heavily.
Bishop lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bishop as Ahokas tries to tie him up.
Ahokas misses with a knee strike.
Ahokas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop lands a good knee to the midsection. Ahokas won't want to take too many of those.
Bishop lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ahokas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bishop.
Ahokas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ahokas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Bishop.
Bishop landing knees to the body.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bishop.
Bishop blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ahokas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bishop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bishop putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ahokas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body.
Bishop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahokas backwards.
Bishop works on Ahokas's body with a couple of short punches.
Bishop lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahokas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bishop is defending well for now.
Ahokas dodges an elbow strike from Bishop.
A left hand lands to the body for Bishop.
Ahokas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bishop connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ahokas's face.
Ahokas tries to land knees in the clinch but Bishop avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Bishop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop throws a body kick that misses.
Bishop cracks a nice hook into Ahokas's ribs.
Bishop's corner calls for a 1-2. Bishop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bishop in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A big left from Bishop misses.
Ahokas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bishop. Bishop obviously looking to wear him down.
Ahokas moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.
Ahokas throws a leg kick
and Bishop counters with a nice body shot.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Ahokas moves out of range easily.
Ahokas throws a chopping leg kick but Bishop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ahokas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jab by Bishop.
Bishop tries to work over Ahokas's front leg with a kick but Ahokas checks it.
Ahokas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
A low kick from Ahokas is predictable there
and Bishop counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bishop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Bishop.
Ahokas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bishop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ahokas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bishop lands with a light punch inside.
Bishop tries a knee to the head but Ahokas blocks it.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
Ahokas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ahokas throws an elbow but it misses.
Ahokas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ahokas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Bishop on the inside.
Ahokas managing to block the knees to the body from Bishop.
Ahokas avoiding damage.
Bishop presses Ahokas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Bishop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ahokas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ahokas throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop blocks the elbow strike.
Bishop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ahokas misses with the head strike.
Bishop pushes Ahokas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bishop throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ahokas blocks it with crossed arms.
Bishop cracks Ahokas with a nice body shot.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahokas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop lands with a light punch inside.
Bishop dodges an elbow strike from Ahokas.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ahokas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bishop's face.
Ahokas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bishop.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bishop.
Ahokas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahokas misses with a body punch.
Ahokas lands an elbow that stopped Bishop in his tracks for a moment.
Ahokas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bishop is defending well for now.
Bishop managing to block the knees to the body from Ahokas.
Ahokas lands with a right to the head.
Ahokas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop managing to block the knees to the body from Ahokas.
Ahokas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bishop blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Bishop.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ahokas or not.
Bishop working Ahokas over with knees to the body.
Ahokas misses with a knee to the head.
Bishop using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike.
Bishop gets through Ahokas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bishop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bishop obliges.
Bishop lands an elbow just above Ahokas 's eye.
Ahokas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Bishop pushes Ahokas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bishop landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Ahokas.
A short uppercut from Bishop.
Ahokas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bishop avoids it.
Ahokas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ahokas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ahokas looking to throw knees to the head but Bishop is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bishop.
A short right from Bishop.
Ahokas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ahokas looking to stall.
Bishop landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bishop is leaning against Ahokas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ahokas managing to block the knees to the body from Bishop.
Bishop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bishop managing to block the knees to the body from Ahokas.
Bishop connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Bishop - that landed with a thud.
Bishop with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop presses Ahokas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahokas avoids a wild elbow strike from Bishop.
Bishop on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ahokas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bishop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Bishop's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Ahokas down.
Bishop checks a leg kick nicely.
Billy Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick from Ahokas.
Ahokas rushes Bishop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bishop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bishop crunches a lovely knee into Ahokas's ribcage.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bishop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bishop.
A right hand to the body from Bishop.
Bishop lands an elbow that stopped Ahokas in his tracks for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ahokas tries to land knees in the clinch but Bishop avoids the damage to the body.
Bishop on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the head but Ahokas blocks with his arms.
Bishop lands a nice elbow.
Ahokas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahokas is working Bishop over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
Ahokas misses with a knee strike.
Bishop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bishop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ahokas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Bishop.
Bishop lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bishop avoids a wild elbow strike from Ahokas.
Ahokas tries to land a knee to the head but Bishop blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bishop throws an elbow but misses.
Bishop digs a right hand underneath Ahokas's ribcage. Ahokas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ahokas.
Nice body punch from Bishop - that landed with a thud.
Ahokas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Ahokas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Bishop.
Ahokas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahokas blocks an elbow strike.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bishop lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ahokas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
Ahokas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bishop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bishop digs a right hand underneath Ahokas's ribcage. Ahokas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bishop lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Bishop.
Billy Bishop seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahokas.
Bishop missing with knees to the body.
Bishop lands a right hand.
Ahokas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ahokas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bishop.
Bishop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ahokas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ahokas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bishop unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ahokas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ahokas misses with a knee to the head.
Ahokas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bishop avoids the elbow strike from Ahokas, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bishop.
Billy Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bishop.
Bishop lands an elbow inside.
Bishop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bishop misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Bishop.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ahokas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ahokas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bishop pushes Ahokas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ahokas fails to land.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahokas backwards.
Bishop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ahokas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bishop blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ahokas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bishop unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bishop is working Ahokas over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bishop.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the head but Ahokas blocks with his arms.
Ahokas misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahokas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bishop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ahokas fails to land.
Bishop lands a shot to the body.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop lands a knee to the head.
Ahokas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ahokas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Bishop on the inside.
Ahokas misses with a knee strike.
Ahokas tries a knee to the head but Bishop blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bishop.
A body shot lands from Bishop.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a knee strike.
Good body shot from Bishop.
Bishop lands with a left to the head.
Jiri Ahokas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bishop 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bishop!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dolores Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haze comes to the cage accompanied by Moi Lolita by Alizee. Peterson has chosen Diamond as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Victor Peterson enters the cage!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dolores Haze!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson throws a series of punches but Haze moves out of range.
Haze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Peterson is fending him off so far but Haze persists. Nope, Peterson circles away and we're back to standing.
Haze closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Haze shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peterson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Haze working the ground and pound but Peterson is defending the strikes.
Peterson struggling a bit here.
Haze has knee on belly momentarily but Peterson bucks him off and regains half guard.
Haze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Peterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haze.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Haze throwing shots but Peterson is blocking nicely.
Haze is nestled in close to Peterson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Haze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Peterson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Haze is looking to advance position but Peterson won't allow it.
Haze working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Peterson's thigh. Peterson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Peterson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Peterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Peterson, not yet.
Haze thows a big elbow that misses.
Haze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peterson controls Haze momentarily but Haze frees himself.
Haze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Haze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peterson avoids it really well and circles away.
Haze decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Peterson tries to get to full guard but Haze has control of the leg.
Peterson trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Haze wants to work for an arm triangle but Peterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Haze misses with a head shot. Peterson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Haze tries to free his leg and advance position but Peterson is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Peterson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haze has Peterson in his guard.
Peterson slips nicely into half guard.
Peterson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haze is just riding it out for now. Peterson eventually gives up the hold.
Haze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Peterson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haze defends it well.
Peterson prevents Haze from improving his position.
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.
Haze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haze wants to sweep but Peterson has passed to side control!
Peterson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Peterson trying to control the action but Haze is working from the bottom.
Haze is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Haze looks for a takedown but Peterson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dolores Haze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peterson defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dolores Haze will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A jab from Peterson finds it's way through Haze's defenses.
Haze shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Haze was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Peterson regains half guard.
Peterson wants to get back to full guard.
Peterson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Haze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haze landing with the ground and pound.
Haze lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haze drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Peterson dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haze is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peterson defends it easily.
Peterson pushes down on Haze's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Haze looking for submissions off his back.
Peterson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haze defends it well.
Peterson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Haze slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson preventing the sweep.
Peterson drops back looking for a leg! Haze is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haze manages to kick Peterson off! Peterson jumps back into Haze's guard.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Haze keeps moving.
Haze controls Peterson momentarily but Peterson frees himself.
Haze has an active guard here but Peterson has managed to pass into half guard.
Peterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haze keeps working.
Peterson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is working for a kimura but Haze is defending it quite comfortably.
Haze actively working from the bottom here.
Haze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haze wants to get back to full guard but Peterson has mounted him!
Peterson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Haze to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Haze shrugs it off.
Peterson prevents Haze from getting the reversal.
Peterson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Peterson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Haze has worked his arm free - good work by Haze!
Peterson is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze is looking to regain half guard here but Peterson keeps moving and retains side control.
Peterson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Haze manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Haze tries to get to full guard but Peterson has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Peterson is trying to work for a kimura but Haze is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Haze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haze somewhat.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Haze misses with a takedown attempt - Peterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haze throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peterson's waist but Peterson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haze off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dolores Haze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haze dives in and grabs Peterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes down on Haze's head and hops out.
Haze shoots in and drives through. Peterson sprawls well.
Haze tries for a takedown but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze shoots for a takedown but Peterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haze as he avoids it easily.
Haze gets the takedown into side control.
Peterson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Haze looks up at the clock and then as Peterson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Haze smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Peterson trying to hold on to Haze's head to control him but Haze postures up.
Haze wants to free his trapped foot but Peterson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Peterson is defending against the submission attempts here by Haze.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haze 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.
Haze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haze looks to land a strike but Peterson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Peterson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haze throwing strikes but missing.
Haze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haze drops back, looking for a kneebar! Peterson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Peterson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Peterson!
Peterson works to advance to full mount. Haze defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson goes for an armbar but Haze turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Haze.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haze's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Peterson keeping full guard, as Haze tries to pass.
Peterson looking for a guillotine here but Haze defends easily.
Peterson working for a triangle but Haze defends it easily.
Haze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haze.
Peterson is controlling Haze's posture.
Haze drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Peterson dives on top into guard.
Peterson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Haze looking for a sweep. Not yet Haze, not yet.
Haze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Victor Peterson just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Haze shoots and misses
and Peterson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Haze keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Haze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peterson defends it easily.
Haze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Peterson slips nicely into half guard.
Peterson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Haze sees it coming and defends easily.
Peterson trying to pass the guard but Haze defending well.
Haze is trying to get back to full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peterson.
Haze works his way to full guard. Good work.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Haze keeps moving.
Peterson has gone for a leg lock! Haze slips out almost immediately though and dives into Peterson's guard.
Haze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haze with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Haze thows a big elbow that misses.
Haze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Haze distracts Peterson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Peterson working for a triangle but Haze defends it easily.
Haze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Haze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Haze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haze chips away with some ground and pound.
Haze throwing strikes but missing.
Peterson has control of Haze's left arm, preventing Haze from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Peterson, not yet.
Haze throws a big right hand that misses.
Haze throwing strikes but missing.
Peterson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Peterson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Haze is on top in guard.
Haze throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haze passes Peterson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Haze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Haze wants to pass to mount but Peterson is defending the position.
Haze winds up and cracks Peterson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Haze seems to be looking for submissions.
Haze looking for a submission but Peterson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Haze throws and elbow that misses. Peterson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Haze's guard. Nice move by Peterson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Victor Peterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
Haze misses with a takedown attempt
and Peterson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Haze is looking for a sweep. Peterson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Haze is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Peterson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Haze sees it coming and defends easily.
Peterson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Haze sees it coming and defends easily.
Peterson trying to control the action but Haze is working from the bottom.
Peterson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haze defends it well.
Haze looking for submissions off his back.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Haze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Haze is out of range.
Haze looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Haze postures up in Peterson's guard and throws a big left but Peterson blocks it.
Peterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Haze landing some decent shots from guard.
Haze is looking to work some ground and pound but Peterson has wrist control.
Haze scoring with some ground and pound.
Peterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haze.
Dolores Haze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze pushes down on Peterson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Haze throws a strike but Peterson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Haze throwing strikes from guard but Peterson blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haze's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haze working some strikes from top position.
Peterson looking to control.
Peterson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Peterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peterson trying to control the position.
Haze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Haze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Peterson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Peterson has escaped and now he's on top!
Haze wants to sweep but no luck.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Haze is keeping the position.
Peterson has gone for a leg lock! Haze slips out almost immediately though and dives into Peterson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Peterson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haze defends it easily.
Haze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Peterson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Haze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Peterson.
Well Peterson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Peterson!
Victor Peterson is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shock N Awe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). N Awe comes to the cage accompanied by Rooster. Dunn has chosen My Way - Frank Sanatra as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shock N Awe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from N Awe.
Dunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dunn misses with a looping right.
N Awe throws a sloppy head kick and Dunn moves out of range easily.
N Awe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
N Awe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
N Awe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
N Awe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dunn misses with a body shot.
N Awe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dunn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
N Awe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Alexander Dunn has been cut.
N Awe moves in looking to clinch but Dunn pushes him off.
N Awe instigates a clinch.
N Awe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from N Awe finds it's way round the side to connect with Dunn's head.
N Awe tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from N Awe misses.
Dunn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from N Awe.
N Awe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
N Awe lands a two punch combo.
N Awe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
N Awe lands a with a good body shot.
Dunn looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
N Awe pushes Dunn away with a front kick.
N Awe tries to clinch there but Dunn circles away.
N Awe throws a head kick that misses.
N Awe feints and then cracks Dunn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dunn down.
Good shot there by N Awe.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunn misses the target.
N Awe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
N Awe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
N Awe darts in and clinches Dunn up against the cage.
N Awe has a couple of punches blocked by Dunn.
N Awe lands a hook that snaps the head of Dunn backwards.
N Awe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dunns head.
N Awe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dunn backwards.
N Awe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
N Awe breaks from the clinch.
Dunn misses with a looping left.
Dunn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by N Awe.
N Awe scores with a spinning back kick!
N Awe scores with a jab to the head.
N Awe tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for N Awe.
Dunn is rocked!
N Awe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dunn is still on wobbly legs! Can N Awe finish him?
N Awe manages to break the clinch.
Dunn seems to have recovered his senses.
Shock N Awe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
N Awe tries to clinch there but Dunn circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N Awe is looking to slow Dunn down with leg kicks.
N Awe misses with a hook to the body
and Dunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Dunn drops his hands momentarily and N Awe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Whack! N Awe lands a heavy head kick that drops Dunn. The ref tackles N Awe to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Dunn was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Shock N Awe!
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