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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dionzo Rowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Skylewalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dionzo Rowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Skylewalker!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowe moves to clinch but Skylewalker breaks away
and Skylewalker counters with a series of strikes. Rowe will be more careful next time no doubt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Skylewalker!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rowe thows a body shot but no joy.
Rowe dives in and grabs Skylewalker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skylewalker pushes down on Rowe's head and hops out.
Rowe misses with a takedown attempt - Skylewalker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skylewalker lands a head kick. Rowe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Skylewalker tries a head kick but it misses.
Skylewalker leaves Rowe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dionzo Rowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skylewalker clinches up against the ropes.
Skylewalker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skylewalker.
Rowe is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skylewalker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rowe wants to clinch up but Skylewalker keeps it at a distance.
Skylewalker lands with a slapping head kick.
Skylewalker feints and then cracks Rowe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rowe down.
Skylewalker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Skylewalker.
Skylewalker drops Rowe with a beautiful combination! Rowe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Skylewalker is looking for the KO!
Rowe is rocked!
Skylewalker and Rowe are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Skylewalker throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Rowe into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Skylewalker knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Luke Skylewalker!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleczander Povetskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleczander Povetskin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Smith!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries for a takedown but Povetskin circles away easily
and Povetskin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Povetskin scores with a nice right hand.
Povetskin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Povetskin lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Povetskin as he connects with a hook.
Povetskin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Povetskin jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Povetskin lands a right hook to the body.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Povetskin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Povetskin is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith looks gassed!
Povetskin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetskin connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - Povetskin coming out on top.
An inside leg kick lands from Povetskin.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Povetskin is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Povetskin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith moves forwards but Povetskin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Povetskin to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith is rocked!
Povetskin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Povetskin finish him?
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Povetskin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povetskin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Povetskin lands a nice shot to the body.
Povetskin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Povetskin cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Povetskin drops Smith with a big left hand! Smith is injured, injured bad! Povetskin jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleczander Povetskin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Yelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Bishop could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brett Yelton's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Yelton!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop lands a two punch combo.
Bishop throws a right and a left that Yelton avoids nicely.
Yelton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bishop is fending him off so far but Yelton persists. Nope, Bishop circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop throws a lazy head kick
and Yelton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bishop is trying to stand.
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!
Yelton 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.
Bishop is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yelton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bishop is trying to stand up here but Yelton is controlling him well.
Yelton is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Yelton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bishop is trying to stand.
Yelton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bishop is just riding it out for now. Yelton eventually gives up the hold.
Yelton trying to control from half guard but Bishop is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to kick Yelton off but Yelton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yelton seems to be looking for submissions.
Yelton stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bishop to get to his feet.
Yelton instigates a clinch.
Bishop is trying to force a seperation but Yelton has the dominant position.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yelton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yelton tries to score a body lock takedown but Bishop shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shane Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Yelton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yelton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bishop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yelton looks gassed!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bishop.
Bishop connects with a body shot.
Oooooh!!! Bishop has knocked Yelton down with a huge combo! Bishop steps away and waves a wobbly Yelton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Yelton is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yelton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yelton is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?
Yelton is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Bishop doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Yelton crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Yelton's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Bishop!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hermann Von Duisberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Duisberg has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glen Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hermann Von Duisberg!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller throws a sloppy head kick and Von Duisberg moves out of range easily.
Von Duisberg looks gassed!
Keller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Keller throws a head kick that misses.
Von Duisberg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Von Duisberg misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Keller misses
and Von Duisberg counters with a leg kick.
Keller throws a head kick that misses.
Keller throws a head kick but Von Duisberg moves out of range.
Von Duisberg is looking to clinch.
Von Duisberg blocks a head kick by Keller.
Von Duisberg sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Keller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keller 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.
Keller throws a head kick but Von Duisberg moves out of range.
Keller tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Duisberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Von Duisberg gets underhooks to prevent Keller's takedown attempt.
Keller tries to circle away but Von Duisberg has him pinned against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Glen Keller has been cut.
Von Duisberg tries to land a knee to the head but Keller blocks with his arms.
Keller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keller could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Keller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keller tries to land a knee to the head but Von Duisberg blocks with his arms.
Von Duisberg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Keller blocks the elbow strike.
Keller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Von Duisberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Keller jumps guard but Von Duisberg stands there with Keller around his waist. Keller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Keller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Duisberg looking to slow down the pace here.
Keller being controlled against the ropes.
Keller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Von Duisberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller tries to pull guard but Von Duisberg holds him up against the ropes and eventually Keller drops back down to his feet.
Von Duisberg has Keller pressed against the ropes, preventing Keller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Von Duisberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Duisberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Keller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Keller misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Von Duisberg just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Keller has had enough of the clinch but Von Duisberg keeps him there for the moment.
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 Glen Keller.
I think Keller 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 10:9
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Keller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Weeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruff Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Diamond's choice of entrance music: Toyota Mode by Irv Da Phenom. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Weeks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ruff Diamond!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weeks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diamond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Diamond does no damage.
Diamond throws a nice looking combination but Weeks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diamond misses the shot to the body.
Weeks misses with a double jab.
Weeks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diamond circles away quickly and effectively.
Diamond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diamond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weeks looks to throw the jab but Diamond is out of range.
Diamond throws a right and a left that Weeks avoids nicely.
Weeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diamond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weeks circles away quickly and effectively.
Diamond punishes Weeks's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Weeks.
Diamond moves forwards but Weeks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diamond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diamond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weeks was well out of range. Poor timing from Diamond.
Weeks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Weeks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diamond manages to avoid it.
Weeks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond misses with a hook. Weeks ducked under it nicely.
Diamond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weeks misses with a looping left.
Diamond misses with a looping right.
Weeks dodges the punch combination from Diamond.
Diamond slips under a jab.
Ruff Diamond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weeks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diamond.
Diamond throws a hook but Weeks avoids it easily.
Diamond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weeks circles away quickly and effectively.
Diamond scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Billy Weeks has been cut.
Weeks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diamond was covering up waiting for the punch and Weeks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Weeks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weeks pushing down on Diamond's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weeks is trying to control the action in half guard but Diamond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weeks passes to full mount!
Weeks raining down hammerfists from mount.
Weeks working Diamond over with strikes here.
Weeks with a couple of short strikes.
Weeks connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Weeks connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Diamond wants to hold on but Weeks pushes him away.
Weeks looking to finish Diamond with some ground and pound. This is bad for Diamond!
Weeks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diamond is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diamond looks gassed!
Weeks working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Weeks lands with some strikes.
Diamond tries to buck Weeks off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weeks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Weeks landing strikes, looking to finish!
Diamond is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Weeks! Diamond is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Weeks!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Thacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thacker comes to the ring accompanied by Mark Safan - Win In the End. Cunningham is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Disturbed - Conflict . Brad Cunningham is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Thacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Cunningham!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thacker scores with a hook to the body. Cunningham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cunningham manages to avoid it.
Cunningham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cunningham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thacker blocks a head kick by Cunningham.
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thacker is defended easily by Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a push kick but Thacker slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thacker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cunningham's head.
Thacker takes a swing at Cunningham's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cunningham.
Cunningham wants to clinch.
Thacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cunningham moves away.
Thacker thuds his right hand into Cunningham's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thacker shoots for a double leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls well. He's pushed Thacker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cunningham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham misses with a wild body shot.
Cunningham swinging wildly here.
Thacker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cunningham is looking to slow Thacker down with leg kicks.
Jason Thacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Thacker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cunningham.
Some wild striking there from Thacker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Cunningham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cunningham moves into the clinch successfully.
Cunningham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Cunningham breaks from the clinch.
Brad Cunningham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cunningham throws a body punch but Thacker moves out of range.
Thacker misses with a hook
and Cunningham counters with a head kick.
Thacker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cunningham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
Thacker throws a shot to the body.
Thacker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Cunningham misses.
Thacker misses with a wild body shot.
Thacker misses the jab.
Thacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cunningham manages to avoid it.
Thacker swings for the body but Cunningham moves out of range.
Thacker is looking to wear down Cunningham with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cunningham tries a head kick but it misses.
Cunningham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cunningham wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Thacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cunningham throws a leg kick which misses Thacker's front leg but catches the back leg as Thacker tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Cunningham dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cunningham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thacker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cunningham throws out the jab.
Cunningham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Thacker.
A head kick misses from Cunningham.
Cunningham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cunningham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thacker just misses with a punch to the body.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick and Thacker moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Thacker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thacker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cunningham sprawls well. Cunningham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thacker gets slowly back to his feet.
Thacker blocks a head kick by Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a leg kick but Thacker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thacker lands a right hook to the body.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cunningham walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thacker misses with a hook.
Cunningham finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cunningham tries a head kick but it misses.
Thacker punishes Cunningham's body with a nice straight punch.
Thacker looking to score a takedown here. Cunningham is defending well but Thacker drives through and ends up in Cunningham's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thacker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cunningham working a defensive guard here.
Thacker looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thacker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Thacker from controlling successfully.
Thacker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jason Thacker has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Thacker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cunningham's half guard.
Thacker is just content to waste time from the top position. Cunningham takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham 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.
Cunningham controlling the position.
Cunningham keeping full guard, as Thacker tries to pass.
Cunningham throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thacker lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Thacker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cunningham is just out of range.
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thacker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cunningham stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thacker missing with a left hand there. Cunningham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cunningham tries to clinch but Thacker is having none of it.
Cunningham takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thacker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cunningham but Cunningham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thacker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cunningham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thacker somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thacker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cunningham counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick and Thacker moves out of range easily.
Cunningham lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cunningham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thacker.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses.
Thacker checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Cunningham.
Thacker tries to move into range but Cunningham moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a body punch but Thacker moves out of range.
Cunningham scores with a head kick.
It looks like Jason Thacker has been cut.
Cunningham defending well as Thacker loads up on a big left hand.
Thacker with a jab.
Cunningham throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cunningham swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Thacker blocks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Thacker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thacker.
Cunningham moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thacker lands a right hook to the body.
Cunningham throws a right hand that misses
and Thacker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cunningham is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thacker misses with a looping left.
Thacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thacker misses with a body shot
and Cunningham counters with a head kick.
Cunningham throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thacker's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thacker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thacker blocks a head kick by Cunningham.
Thacker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thacker checks a low kick from Cunningham.
Thacker throws a series of punches but Cunningham avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Cunningham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cunningham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Cunningham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Stann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Stann has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Stann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stann lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Stann misses.
Stann misses with a combination
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Stann counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Simpson! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Stann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Stann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lisser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimble's entrance music is Terminator Theme Song. A fine choice. 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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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Kimble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Lisser!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimble throws a series of punches but Lisser avoids them all with ease.
Kimble avoids the body shot from Lisser.
Kimble throws a combination that misses
and Lisser counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lisser.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lisser throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kimble misses with an elbow strike.
Kimble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kimble pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kimble missing with knees to the body.
Lisser misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kimble throws an elbow but it misses.
Lisser lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like John Kimble has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lisser works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Lisser.
Lisser tries a knee to the head but Kimble blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lisser.
Lisser scores with a shoulder strike.
Lisser scores with a shot to the side of Kimble's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisser stalling in the clinch.
Kimble looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lisser is pushing Kimble up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lisser lands a hook that snaps the head of Kimble backwards.
Lisser is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Lisser lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kimble backwards.
Lisser scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lisser lands a shot to the body.
Kimble is breathing heavily.
Lisser drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kimble pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kimble moves forwards but Lisser connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Kimble. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimble just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kimble. Those never looked like landing.
Lisser cracks a nice hook into Kimble's ribs.
Lisser tries to bum rush Kimble with a series of wild strikes but Kimble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lisser throws a looping overhand right but Kimble ducks down to avoid it.
Kimble misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Lisser.
Kimble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lisser tries to close the distance and clinch but Kimble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kimble gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lisser.
Lisser clinches.
Kimble scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kimble is trying to break the clinch but Lisser has him pressed against the ropes.
Lisser avoids a wild elbow strike from Kimble.
Lisser lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kimble backwards.
Kimble gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisser looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lisser blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lisser.
Lisser lands with a left to the head.
Lisser blocking some punches.
Lisser will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kimble up against the ropes.
Lisser presses Kimble against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kimble taking a breather.
Lisser gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kimble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lisser must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lisser working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisser postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lisser throwing strikes but missing.
Lisser landing with the ground and pound.
Lisser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lisser wants to control from the top but Kimble keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lisser chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lisser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lisser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Kimble's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kimble walks into a straight right hand from Lisser.
Lisser lands a lovely overhand right.
Lisser throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lisser rushes Kimble and presses him up against the ropes.
The referee calls for Lisser to work.
Lisser lands a damaging elbow.
Lisser blocks an elbow strike.
Kimble has a couple of punches blocked by Lisser.
Lisser takes a shot to the head.
Kimble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lisser tries to land knees in the clinch but Kimble avoids the damage to the body.
Lisser lands with a light punch inside.
Lisser misses with the head strike.
Lisser holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Lisser with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimble misses with an elbow strike.
Kimble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lisser scores with a shot to the side of Kimble's head.
Lisser lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kimble backwards.
Lisser tightens his grip and picks Kimble up, before dumping him to the ground. Kimble manages to land in guard.
Lisser wants to control from the top but Kimble keeps moving.
Lisser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lisser postures up in Kimble's guard and throws a big left but Kimble blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kimble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lisser with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lisser wants to control from the top but Kimble keeps moving.
Kimble is looking to stand up but Lisser isn't so interested in that idea.
Kimble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lisser throws and elbow that misses. Kimble uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lisser's guard. Nice move by Kimble!
Lisser keeping moving, preventing Kimble from controlling successfully.
John Kimble has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice cross by Lisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisser stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left lands for Kimble.
Kimble takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lisser shoots in and gets a takedown into Kimble's guard.
Lisser passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kimble is pushing Lisser's head away, looking to escape. Lisser manages to hold on to the position though.
Lisser landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lisser in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An elbow from Lisser crashes against the mat.
Lisser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lisser working the head with strikes.
Lisser is looking to take a break and control but Kimble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisser scoring with punches and elbows.
Kimble is not content to let Lisser control the position.
Lisser fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lisser creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kimble sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ground and pound from Lisser seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lisser is chipping away with strikes.
Kimble on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lisser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Kimble's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lisser moves into the clinch.
Kimble trying to land knees to the body.
Lisser scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kimble is rocked!
John Kimble's cut is getting worse.
Lisser unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kimble! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Lisser is unloading with more strikes now! Kimble drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Lisser!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jem Coughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boston's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You're Going Down. The key to victory for Bradley Boston has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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20
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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198 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bradley Boston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jem Coughlin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coughlin throws a body punch but Boston moves out of range.
Boston dips to his left and cracks Coughlin with an uppercut!
Coughlin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boston throws a right hand that Coughlin ducks under and follows up with a left that Coughlin also avoids with ease.
Boston connects with a nice looking jab.
Coughlin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boston lands with a straight right. Coughlin didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boston throws the left hand but Coughlin avoids the punch easily.
Boston throws an overhand right that lands on Coughlin's shoulder, as Coughlin tries to avoid the shot.
Coughlin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boston is looking to score with low kicks.
Boston looks to score with a jab to the body but Coughlin is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Coughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coughlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Boston.
Coughlin missing with a left hand there. Boston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coughlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boston.
Bradley Boston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boston.
Boston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boston drops Coughlin with a beautiful combination! Coughlin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Boston is looking for the KO!
Coughlin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boston lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Coughlin head around and knocks him out cold! Boston hops onto the ropes and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bradley Boston!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spartacus Thracian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thracian kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I am Spartacus!!! I stand alone . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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23
263 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Spartacus Thracian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Thracian. That snapped Nelson's head back.
Thracian tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thracian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thracian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thracian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nelson can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Thracian is out of range.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thracian.
Thracian shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
Thracian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nelson can pounce on him.
Hoy Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thracian is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thracian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson scores with a leg kick.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Nelson lands but Thracian takes it in his stride.
It looks like Spartacus Thracian has been cut.
Hoy Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whack! Nelson lands a heavy head kick that drops Thracian. The ref tackles Nelson to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Thracian was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hoy Nelson!
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