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UPG 37: The Apocalypse PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Tout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mexico has chosen I want war as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Tout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Mexico!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tout steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mexico.
Tout punishes Mexico's body with a nice straight punch.
Mexico shoots in for a takedown but Tout shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A shot to the body from Tout misses
and Mexico counters with a left and a right that stings Tout.
Mexico throws a shot from downtown. Tout moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mexico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tout.
Mexico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tout was well out of range. Poor timing from Mexico.
Mexico shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tout as he jumps to the side.
Mexico throws a lazy uppercut
and Tout counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mexico throws a poor cross that misses
and Tout counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tout uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mexico.
Mexico throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tout counters with a nice body shot.
Mexico fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Max Tout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Mexico.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tout misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mexico.
Mexico misses with a left hand
letting Tout counter with a right hand.
Mexico slips a straight right by Tout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mexico shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tout's guard.
Mexico trying to control but Tout is working from the bottom.
Mexico with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tout looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mexico trying to control the position from guard on top but Tout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tout is controlling Mexico's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Tout dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tout misses the body punch
and Mexico counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tout throws a right hand that misses
and Mexico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mexico with a poor takedown
and Tout counters with a right hand to the body.
Tout scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mexico doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tout swings widly with a right hand
and Mexico counters with a straight right hand.
Mexico misses with a left hand
and Tout connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tout takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tout throws a lazy uppercut
and Mexico counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tout looks to land a left hand but Mexico moved out of range nicely.
Mexico misses with an uppercut
and Tout counters with a nice uppercut.
Tout looks to score with a jab to the body but Mexico is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tout scores with a punch to the head.
Tout slips a straight right by Mexico.
Mexico misses with a wild body shot.
Tout swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tout takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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.
Tout misses with an uppercut
and Mexico counters with a single leg into guard. Tout didn't expect that.
Mexico with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mexico showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mexico has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mexico trying to control the position from guard on top but Tout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mexico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Mexico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Tout throws a lazy uppercut
and Mexico counters with a stiff right hand.
Tout misses with a lunging right hand
and Mexico counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mexico throws out a loose jab but Tout uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tout rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mexico counters with a left and a right that stings Tout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tout misses with a left hand
and Mexico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tout throws a poor cross that misses
and Mexico counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tout uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mexico.
A big right from Tout misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tout misses with a left hand
and Mexico counters with a nice uppercut.
Mexico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tout.
Tout misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mexico.
Mexico takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mexico scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mexico scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A shot to the body from Tout misses
enabling Mexico to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tout misses with a straight left.
Tout swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mexico counters with a stiff right hand.
Mexico misses the jab.
Tout misses with an uppercut
and Mexico counters with a shoot takedown. Tout fights it but they end up in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Mexico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mexico 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Mexico!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boby Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sully - Flash back. Stevenson has chosen Rock 'N' Roll High School as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boby Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee lands a jab-cross combination.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
enabling Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Good shot there by Lee.
Stevenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevenson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Nice body punch from Stevenson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stevenson avoids the body shot from Lee.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Stevenson misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boby Lee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stevenson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Stevenson tries to clinch
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Stevenson darts in trying to clinch
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Stevenson counters with a nice leg kick.
Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stevenson defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stevenson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a hook to the body
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stevenson blocks a jab.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
Stevenson misses with a hook to the body
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Stevenson misses.
Boby Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boby Lee dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Stevenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Stevenson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stevenson misses with a body shot
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Lee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stevenson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lee controlling from the top position.
Jeff Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevenson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevenson seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Stevenson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jeff Stevenson.
Stevenson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Stevenson.
Stevenson throwing strikes but Lee manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lee lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stevenson down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boby Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee trying to control but Stevenson postures up.
Stevenson throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Stevenson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stevenson trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Stevenson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stevenson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boby Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boby Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waldo Whip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choco Late (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whip's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, BLUNT- . Late comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I come from money kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Waldo Whip has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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282 lbs
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waldo Whip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Choco Late!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Late will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Late buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Late dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Late misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whip throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Late counters with a nice kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Late as he connects with a hook.
Late is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Whip shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Whip showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whip stops Late from getting back to his feet.
Late really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Whip. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Whip is keen to just control but Late is a slippery customer.
Whip sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Late defending well though.
Late is refusing to be controlled, as Whip sits in half guard.
Whip is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Late defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late pushes Whip off looking to stand but Whip dives back in and keeps control.
Whip not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Whip seems to be working for a kimura but Late defends the submission attempt.
Whip thows a huge punch but Late dodges it nicely.
Whip trying to pass the guard but Late defending well.
Whip is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Late is just riding it out for now. Whip eventually gives up the hold.
Late is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Whip is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Late has managed to free his arm - good work.
Whip wants to take a breather but Late is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Late can do anything to dispel that myth.
Whip is working for a submission of some sort.
Whip stops Late from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whip throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Whip seems to be looking for submissions.
Whip is trying to work for a kimura but Late is defending well.
Late is staying active underneath Whip, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Late keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whip is keen to just control but Late is a slippery customer.
Whip throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Whip throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Whip wants to work for an arm triangle but Late is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Late is trying to stand up here but Whip is controlling him well.
Late taking some punishment here, with Whip in his half guard.
Whip seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Whip is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Late is just riding it out for now. Whip eventually gives up the hold.
Late blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whip.
Whip is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Late is just riding it out for now. Whip eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whip throwing shots but Late is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Whip dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Whip checks a low kick from Late.
Late avoids the body shot from Whip.
Late on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Late fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whip tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Late with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Late throws the left hand but Whip avoids the punch easily.
Whip throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Late counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Whip blocks the low kick.
Late throws a series of punches but Whip avoids them all with ease.
Whip shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Late but Late pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Waldo Whip is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Late scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Late scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whip doesn't seem bothered though.
Whip will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Late lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Late.
Late throws a series of strikes that have Whip backpedaling.
It looks like Waldo Whip has been cut.
Late swinging wildly here.
Late lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whip on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Late ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Late. Those never looked like landing.
Waldo Whip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whip takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Late is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Whip rather than just go for the knockout.
Late jabs Whip to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whip walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Whip blocks a head kick by Late.
No joy there for Late, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whip takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Late connects with a body shot that sends Whip's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Late changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Late works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Late. Beautiful body shot.
A jab lands there for Late.
Whip is trying hard to land a takedown here. Late sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldo Whip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Late.
Late has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Late delivers a nice body kick.
Late fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Late. Whip shrugs it off though.
Late throws out a powerful jab.
Choco Late is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whip takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Late looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whip falls off balance throwing a combination
and Late counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Whip shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Whip closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Late connects with a body shot that sends Whip's belly button to the back.
Whip takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Late connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Late, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Late lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Late dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Late throws a combination. Whip tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A left and a right from Late both land. Nice combination.
Late lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Whip goes down and covers up as Late starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Choco Late!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Dylan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Gatti!
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, Daniel Dylan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dylan throws a head kick that misses.
Gatti throws a head kick that misses
and Dylan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gatti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dylan counters with a single leg into guard. Gatti didn't expect that.
Dylan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dylan throwing strikes from guard but Gatti blocks nicely.
Gatti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dylan is one step ahead there.
Gatti is trying to control the position but Dylan postures up.
Dylan postures up and lands a big shot to Gatti's brow.
Dylan throws a big right hand that misses.
Dylan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gatti wants to sweep here but Dylan controlling him for the moment.
Dylan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dylan lands a couple of digs.
Dylan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti wants to stand up but Dylan is controlling him.
Dylan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gatti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dylan on the ground.
Dylan is looking to work some ground and pound but Gatti has wrist control.
Dylan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dylan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dylan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gatti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dylan distracts Gatti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dylan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dylan throwing strikes from guard but Gatti blocks nicely.
Dylan is looking to work some ground and pound but Gatti has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatti has momentary wrist control but Dylan slips an elbow through the middle.
Dylan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dylan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dylan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dylan preventing the sweep.
Dylan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dylan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dylan trying to control but Gatti is working from the bottom.
Dylan working some strikes from top position.
Dylan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dylan wants to control from the top but Gatti keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dylan is in close to Gatti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gatti can't keep his opponent in guard - Dylan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dylan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gatti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dylan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dylan working over Gatti with some ground and pound. Gatti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gatti wants to control but Dylan is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dylan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti is in trouble now - Dylan has advanced to mount!
Gatti defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dylan.
Dylan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dylan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
It looks like Arturo Gatti has been cut.
Dylan lands with some strikes.
Dylan breaks from Gatti's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gatti is in a horrible position here. Dylan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Arturo Gatti's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dylan lands a big elbow.
Gatti is rocked!
Dylan drops a big elbow. That's hurt Gatti! More shots from Dylan and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dylan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ted Mosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LaVern Shirley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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24
165 lbs
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26
160 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ted Mosby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, LaVern Shirley!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shirley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mosby defending well though.
Shirley maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mosby could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Shirley has cracked it and Mosby is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Shirley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). LaVern Shirley!
LaVern Shirley is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Falaris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Holder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falaris comes to the cage accompanied by Single Ladies - Brazilian Version. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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196 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Falaris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Holder!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Holder misses with a low kick as Falaris jumps back.
Falaris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holder circles away quickly and effectively.
Holder tries to work over Falaris's front leg with a kick but Falaris checks it.
Falaris cracks Holder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holder thows a leg kick but Falaris checks it
and Falaris counters with a head kick. That will keep Holder thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Holder tries to close the distance and clinch but Falaris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holder throws a body kick the misses
and Falaris counters with a one-two to the body.
Holder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Falaris throws a head kick that Holder semi-blocks.
Holder tries to clinch there but Falaris circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holder lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Holder throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Falaris counters with a nice kick to the body.
Falaris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Holder is looking to clinch but Falaris is avoiding it.
Falaris throws a head kick but Holder moves out of range.
Falaris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holder.
A head kick misses from Falaris.
Holder blocks a head kick by Falaris.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Falaris lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holder takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Falaris misses with a head kick.
Holder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Holder is predictable there
and Falaris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Falaris.
Falaris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Falaris lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holder looks to clinch
and Falaris makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Holder really felt that one!
Falaris jabs Holder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Falaris feints and then cracks Holder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holder down.
Holder looks gassed!
Falaris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Falaris lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falaris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holder. That did some damage!
Falaris misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Falaris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falaris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holder looks to throw a body kick
and Falaris counters with a nice body shot.
Falaris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holder circles away quickly and effectively.
Falaris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holder at a distance.
Falaris is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Falaris tries a head kick but it misses.
Falaris misses with a body kick.
Falaris lands a jab to Holder's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falaris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Holder's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Falaris, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Falaris dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Falaris scores with a spinning back kick!
Falaris misses with a kick to the body.
Holder throws a leg kick
and Falaris finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Falaris looks for the body kick but Holder saw that one coming.
Falaris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Holder tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Falaris counters with a nice body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Holder might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Falaris has got the better of the exchanges.
Falaris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falaris throws a lazy head kick
and Holder counters with an outside leg kick.
Holder shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Holder was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Falaris really wants to buck Holder off and get back to his feet.
Holder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Falaris is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Holder controlling the position easily from mount.
Falaris wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Holder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
You get the feeling that Falaris really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Falaris is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Falaris's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holder controlling from the full mount.
Falaris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Falaris is trying to stand up.
Holder throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Falaris trying desperately to get to his feet.
Holder controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Holder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Falaris lands a head kick. Holder smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Holder connects with a high kick.
Holder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Falaris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holder's sensitive parts.
Falaris is looking to wear down Holder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Falaris checks a leg kick nicely.
Falaris connects with a right hand. Holder shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falaris throws a sloppy head kick
and Holder counters with a nice body kick.
Falaris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holder's sensitive parts.
Holder blocks a head kick by Falaris.
Falaris misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marcus Falaris is winning the standup battle so far.
Holder is looking to clinch.
Holder is looking to clinch.
Falaris misses with a low kick.
Holder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falaris throws a low kick but Holder avoids it.
Holder looks to throw a body kick
and Falaris counters with a stiff right hand.
Holder tries to land a body kick
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Falaris counters with a head kick. That will keep Holder thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Holder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Falaris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Falaris throws a looping overhand right but Holder ducks down to avoid it.
Falaris throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Holder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holder.
Holder misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holder holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Falaris blocks an elbow strike.
Falaris is trying to break free.
Falaris avoids the elbow strike from Holder, against the cage.
Holder misses with an elbow strike.
Holder keeps control of Falaris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Falaris has had enough of the clinch but Holder keeps him there for the moment.
Falaris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Falaris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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.
Falaris tries to break free but Holder pushes him back against the cage.
Holder has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Falaris.
Falaris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holder trying to land knees to the body.
Holder lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Holder.
Holder content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Holder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falaris's efforts to push away.
Holder pushes Falaris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falaris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Luke Holder just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Falaris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Falaris throws a head kick that misses.
Falaris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Holder.
Falaris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Falaris misses
and Holder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Falaris throws a leg kick that is checked
and Holder holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Falaris is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Falaris.
Holder taking a breather.
Holder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holder's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Holder misses with an elbow over the top.
Holder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holder crunches a lovely knee into Falaris's ribcage.
Holder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Falaris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Falaris avoids a wild elbow strike from Holder.
Holder lands an elbow that stopped Falaris in his tracks for a moment.
Holder lands an elbow inside that Falaris shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holder throws an elbow but misses.
Holder tries to land knees in the clinch but Falaris avoids the damage to the body.
Falaris is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Falaris avoids it.
Holder slows down the pace here.
Falaris tries to break the clinch but Holder is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falaris manages to break the clinch.
Falaris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Holder lands with an overhand left.
Falaris throws a leg kick
and Holder counters with a thumping low kick.
Falaris misses with a low kick.
Holder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falaris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Falaris is looking to land body kicks.
Holder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Falaris.
Holder doesn't manage to clinch there - Falaris circles away.
Holder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Falaris.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falaris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Holder's head.
Holder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Holder dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Holder throws a front kick aimed at Falaris's knee but Falaris avoids it well.
Falaris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Falaris motions for Holder to come forward. Falaris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falaris throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Falaris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holder can pounce on him.
Falaris lands a jab-cross combination.
Holder is looking to clinch but Falaris is avoiding it.
Holder is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falaris throws a head kick that half lands.
Falaris throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Holder.
Falaris slaps away a takedown attempt from Holder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holder has Falaris up against the cage in a clinch.
Holder throws an elbow that misses.
Falaris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Falaris jabs at Holder's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holder throws a leg kick that is checked
and Falaris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Falaris tries a low kick but Holder avoids it.
Falaris lands with a nice body kick.
Holder throws a sloppy head kick
and Falaris counters with a good low kick that Holder was not able to check.
Falaris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holder is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head kick misses from Falaris.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Falaris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holder takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Falaris throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Falaris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holder.
A head kick by Holder misses
and Falaris makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Holder really felt that one!
Holder misses with a kick to the body
and Falaris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Holder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Falaris sprawls well. Falaris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holder gets slowly back to his feet.
Falaris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falaris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Falaris!
Marcus Falaris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Luke Holder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Falaris scores with a shot to the body.
Falaris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falaris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falaris just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Falaris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Holder! Luke Holder retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bapit Pradchapet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McCarthy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Glassjaw-Siberian Kiss. Pradchapet has chosen Wanted Dead or Alive as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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181 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bapit Pradchapet!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pradchapet throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pradchapet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pradchapet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pradchapet throws a sloppy head kick
and McCarthy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pradchapet thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it
and McCarthy counters with a left to the body.
Pradchapet thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a hook to the body
and Pradchapet counters with a nice body kick.
Oooooh!!! McCarthy has knocked Pradchapet down with a huge combo! McCarthy steps away and waves a wobbly Pradchapet back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Pradchapet is rocked!
Pradchapet with a jab.
McCarthy misses with a body kick.
McCarthy keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Pradchapet is predictable there
and McCarthy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pradchapet misses with a hook. McCarthy ducked under it nicely.
Pradchapet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCarthy.
McCarthy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pradchapet can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCarthy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McCarthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy body kick from Pradchapet
and McCarthy counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Pradchapet avoids them all with ease.
Pradchapet is looking to clinch.
A low kick from Pradchapet misses
and McCarthy counters with a nice body shot.
McCarthy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pradchapet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bapit Pradchapet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pradchapet looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pradchapet throws a sloppy head kick
and McCarthy counters with a crisp one two that drops Pradchapet! McCarthy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pradchapet to his feet! Pradchapet is in big trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A low kick from Pradchapet is predictable there
and McCarthy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pradchapet's knee momentarily.
Pradchapet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pradchapet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
Pradchapet is breathing heavily.
McCarthy misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pradchapet manages to avoid it.
Pradchapet misses with a shot to the body
and McCarthy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pradchapet throws a leg kick
and McCarthy counters with an inside leg kick.
Cormac McCarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pradchapet is out of range.
McCarthy misses with a jab to the body
and Pradchapet counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pradchapet looks to throw a body kick
and McCarthy counters with an outside leg kick.
McCarthy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pradchapet can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy thuds a left hand into Pradchapet's body.
Pradchapet throws a leg kick
and McCarthy counters with a nice kick to the body.
McCarthy cracks Pradchapet with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pradchapet throws a sloppy head kick
letting McCarthy counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy lands a nice hook to Pradchapet's body. Pradchapet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCarthy digs a good hook to Pradchapet's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pradchapet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McCarthy digs a good hook to Pradchapet's body.
McCarthy thows a body shot but no joy.
Pradchapet looks to throw a body kick
and McCarthy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCarthy misses with a double jab
and Pradchapet counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McCarthy's guard now.
Pradchapet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pradchapet is one step ahead there.
Pradchapet trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy is adopting a defensive guard.
Pradchapet trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCarthy pushes Pradchapet off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A shot to the body from McCarthy misses
and Pradchapet counters with a head kick. That will keep McCarthy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pradchapet throws a poor cross that misses
and McCarthy counters with a nice body shot.
Pradchapet throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCarthy counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Pradchapet tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bapit Pradchapet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCarthy misses with a jab to the body
and Pradchapet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pradchapet shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCarthy pinned against the cage. McCarthy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An inside leg kick lands from Pradchapet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bapit Pradchapet.
I think McCarthy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bj Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jafar Mehtmeht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Jafar Mehtmeht has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
240 lbs
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235 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bj Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jafar Mehtmeht!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Mehtmeht. No joy for Barnes on that attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mehtmeht.
Barnes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mehtmeht is fending him off so far but Barnes persists. Nope, Mehtmeht circles away and we're back to standing.
Mehtmeht wants to clinch
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mehtmeht wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes passes to full mount!
Mehtmeht is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes with a couple of short strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mehtmeht can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mehtmeht can't escape the position.
Barnes landing strikes from the mount.
Mehtmeht is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Barnes unloading with bombs!
Mehtmeht is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mehtmeht has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mehtmeht!
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Mehtmeht pushes his legs off easily.
Mehtmeht is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
Barnes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mehtmeht working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mehtmeht has worked his arm free - good work by Mehtmeht!
Barnes landing strikes.
Mehtmeht is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnes off and has taken his back!
Mehtmeht misses with punches from the back.
Barnes breaks Mehtmeht's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes working over Mehtmeht with some ground and pound. Mehtmeht looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Mehtmeht is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht is trying to get back to full guard.
Mehtmeht really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mehtmeht won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Mehtmeht is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount!
Barnes with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Barnes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes with good strikes from the mount here!
Barnes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mehtmeht is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Barnes dominated that round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mehtmeht tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Barnes.
Mehtmeht throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a thumping low kick.
Barnes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mehtmeht moves away.
Mehtmeht looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehtmeht tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barnes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Barnes won't allow Mehtmeht to sweep him here.
Barnes trying to control but Mehtmeht is working from the bottom.
Barnes 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mehtmeht looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mehtmeht looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mehtmeht!
Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Mehtmeht controlling him for the moment.
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mehtmeht controls the pace.
Mehtmeht stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht postures up.
Mehtmeht trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mehtmeht preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jafar Mehtmeht has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Barnes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mehtmeht keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Mehtmeht counters with an outside leg kick.
Barnes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mehtmeht makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barnes throws a body punch but Mehtmeht moves out of range.
Barnes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Mehtmeht.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bj Barnes will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Barnes avoids the head kick by Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht throws a lazy head kick
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Mehtmeht fights it but they end up in guard.
Mehtmeht not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mehtmeht is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mehtmeht reverses the position - he's now on top in Barnes's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mehtmeht!
Barnes lands a heavy elbow.
Mehtmeht is working to get back to half guard.
Barnes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mehtmeht's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes scoring with strikes but Mehtmeht is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes landing shots from mount.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mehtmeht can do to turn this around?
Barnes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Barnes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Mehtmeht that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Barnes softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Mehtmeht is out cold! Barnes jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bj Barnes!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Dale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dale comes to the cage accompanied by Try A Little Tenderness. Torres comes into a darkened arena with his song building. All I Do Is Win kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
287 lbs
31 - 8 - 0 |
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28
179 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philip Dale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Torres!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dale counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torres's knee momentarily.
Torres falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dale counters with a good, hard body kick but Torres shrugs it off.
Dan Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres looks gassed!
Dale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dale throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dale lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Torres backs up against the cage.
It looks like Dan Torres has been cut.
Good shot there by Dale.
Torres is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Dale.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dale.
Dale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dale circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Torres drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Dale follows Torres to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Dale!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francesco Luongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luongo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Alexisonfire - The Northern kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Joe Average has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
161 lbs
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25
171 lbs
19 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Average!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francesco Luongo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Average shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Luongo is trying to maintain the position but Average is very close to passing his half guard.
Luongo tries to roll over but Average keeps him under control.
Average sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Luongo is looking to improve his position.
Average wants to control but Luongo is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Average looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Luongo wants to control but Average is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo keeping hold of Average's head, controlling as best he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Luongo shoots and misses
and Average counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average misses with a hook. Luongo ducked under it nicely.
Luongo feints and as Average raises his hands in defense, Luongo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Average manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Luongo has given up his back.
Luongo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average not allowing Luongo to control his hands.
Average looking for the choke from the back.
Average trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Luongo doesn't escape.
Average trying to control momentarily.
Average tightening his grip on Luongo, looking for the choke.
Luongo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Luongo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Luongo trying to control the position but Average manages to sink in the hooks.
Average tries to get the hooks in deep but Luongo pushed the leg off.
Luongo just trying to survive but Average is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Average doesn't have the hooks in and Luongo manages to turn into his guard.
Luongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luongo stopping the sweep attempt from Average.
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.
Luongo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Luongo fails with the takedown
and Average counters with a stiff right hand.
Luongo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luongo slips a jab from Average.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Average swings widly with a right hand
and Luongo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Average looking for a sweep. Not yet Average, not yet.
Average is working hard here to advance position.
Luongo wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
Average trying to control the position.
Average wants to sweep but no luck.
Average is trying to control the position but Luongo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Luongo does no damage.
Luongo doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Average counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Luongo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Average makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Luongo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Average trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Average might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Average slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luongo trying to control the position here.
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luongo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Luongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe Average wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Average tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luongo swivels and escapes.
Luongo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Average counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo misses with a takedown
and Average counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Joe Average has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Luongo.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Average in particular looking to stall.
Luongo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Luongo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Average pulls his head out easily.
Average wants to pass to mount but Luongo is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luongo gets full guard.
Luongo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Average here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Average is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Luongo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Luongo has escaped and now he's on top!
Average keeping full guard, as Luongo tries to pass.
Average working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Average will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Luongo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Average counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luongo misses with a takedown attempt
and Average counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Luongo wants to get back to full guard.
Luongo wants to control but Average is keeping busy.
Average is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Luongo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Average.
Average looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Luongo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average trying to control from half guard but Luongo is working away.
Luongo keeping hold of Average's head, controlling as best he can.
Average trying to control the action but Luongo is working from the bottom.
Luongo trying to hold on to Average's head to control him but Average postures up.
Luongo is looking to improve his position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Luongo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Average counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Luongo missing with a left hand there. Average was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Luongo.
Luongo shoots and misses
and Average counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joe Average has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Luongo.
Average tries to land a front kick but Luongo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Luongo. No joy for Average on that attempt.
Luongo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Average counters with a straight right hand.
Francesco Luongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Average slips a straight right by Luongo.
Luongo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Average counters with a nice uppercut.
Luongo checks a low kick from Average.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Luongo misses with a takedown
and Average counters with a thumping low kick.
Average slips a jab and a cross from Luongo.
Luongo ducks under a wild hook from Average.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luongo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Average counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Luongo shoots and misses
and Average counters with a good low kick that Luongo was not able to check.
Luongo has his takedown stuffed
and Average counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Average, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Average controlling the action here for a moment.
Average gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average misses with a short punch on the inside.
Average has picked Luongo up - he's going for a ride! Average dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Luongo wants to get back to full guard but Average has passed into side control.
Average wants to control but Luongo is keeping him busy.
Average just content to control the position.
Luongo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Luongo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Average content to stall in guard here.
Average looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luongo keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Luongo keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joe Average.
A jab from Average misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average takes a swing at Luongo's ribcage but misses.
Average ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Average closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Luongo to the mat! Luongo manages to get full guard.
Luongo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Luongo wants to sweep here but Average controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luongo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Average works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Average is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Luongo trying to hold on to Average's head to control him but Average postures up.
Average is pressing down on Luongo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Luongo is holding on for now.
Average prevents Luongo from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average had his way with Francesco Luongo in that 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!
Luongo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Average counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Average jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luongo has his takedown stuffed
and Average counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luongo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Luongo shoots in and gets a takedown into Average's guard.
Average has his foot on Luongo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luongo works his way back into a safe position though.
Luongo is pushing down on Average's leg trying to pass to half guard. Average is fighting to maintain full guard but Luongo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Average controlling the position well.
Luongo is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Average as he works his way to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average keeping full guard, as Luongo tries to pass.
Average looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Luongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average is pulling down on Luongo's head. It's preventing any offense from Luongo, at least for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Average looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luongo is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Francesco Luongo.
Average throws a shot to the body.
Luongo ducks under a wild hook from Average.
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.
Luongo slips a straight right by Average.
Luongo tries for a takedown but Average circles away easily
and Average counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joe Average has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Luongo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luongo misses with a takedown
and Average counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Average.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Average, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Average!
Joe Average is the new welterweight champion!
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