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TTFC Payback PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Doe had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe misses with a straight left.
Doe is looking to score with low kicks.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doe misses with a head kick.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Doe tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doe's waist but Doe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
John Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Brown.
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.
A head kick misses from Doe.
Doe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Brown slips a jab from Doe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe lands a head kick!
It looks like Roy Brown has been cut.
Doe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Doe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doe misses with a head kick.
Brown looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Doe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Doe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Brown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Doe is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Doe circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Doe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Doe.
Doe misses with a straight left.
Roy Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doe lands with a good body shot.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe scores with a decent looking hook.
Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
Brown is in close to Doe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.
Doe working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doe's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Doe keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Brown pushes down on Doe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Doe wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Doe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Doe's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doe is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
Doe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Doe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Doe can't do much from the bottom 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 John Doe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roy Brown's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Doe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Doe is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
John Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Brown.
Brown tries for a takedown but Doe circles away easily
and Doe counters with a straight right hand.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
John Doe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Doe avoids it really well and circles away.
Doe tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doe swivels and escapes.
Doe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheers as Doe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
That has opened up Roy Brown's cut even more.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Doe misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Doe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Doe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Doe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jay Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patton has chosen Faith No More - Surprise You're Dead as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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136 lbs
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147 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Patton!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird lands a glancing blow to the side of Patton's head.
Bird shoots for a takedown but Patton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bird is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jay Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patton connects with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Patton, right into the meat.
Bird wants to clinch.
Bird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patton.
Patton scores with a nice right hand.
Patton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bird manages to avoid it.
Patton drops Bird with a beautiful combination! Bird stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Patton is looking for the KO!
Bird is rocked!
It looks like Jay Bird has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird fails to land the takedown.
Oh Bird is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird swinging wildly here.
Bird seems to have got his legs back now.
Patton works Bird's body with a nice hook.
Bird takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Patton.
Bird is breathing heavily.
Patton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bird under the eye.
Bird on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Patton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bird looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Patton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Patton rushes Bird with punches - Bird moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Bird goes down! Patton follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Patton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Kaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mcneilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Mcneilly has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rob Kaman's chin.
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240 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Kaman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Mcneilly!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcneilly misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Kaman.
Sloppy strikes from Mcneilly. Those never looked like landing.
Kaman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcneilly swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Mcneilly.
Mcneilly thows a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown by Kaman or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcneilly which made him look bad.
Mcneilly shoots in for a takedown but Kaman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcneilly has Kaman up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcneilly fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcneilly looking for a takedown.
Rob Kaman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcneilly.
Kaman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kaman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mcneilly tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaman smiles and moves away.
Mcneilly misses with a low kick.
Kaman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcneilly tries to clinch but Kaman moves out of range.
Kaman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcneilly pinned against the cage. Mcneilly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kaman keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mcneilly throws a series of punches but Kaman avoids them all with ease.
Kaman throws a head kick that misses.
Mcneilly misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Mcneilly.
Mcneilly blocks a head kick by Kaman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Mcneilly. Those never looked like landing.
Mcneilly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaman circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mcneilly if he has to take too many more of those.
Kaman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcneilly digs a good hook to Kaman's body.
No luck for Kaman with that takedown attempt.
Kaman throws a sloppy head kick and Mcneilly moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown by Mcneilly or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaman which made him look bad.
Mcneilly looks gassed!
Mcneilly wants to clinch up but Kaman keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcneilly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kaman dips to his left and cracks Mcneilly with an uppercut!
Mcneilly rushes Kaman and presses him up against the cage.
Mcneilly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mcneilly tries to pull guard but Kaman holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcneilly drops back down to his feet.
Kaman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaman closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcneilly drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Mcneilly will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kaman tries to sprawl but Mcneilly drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kaman is trying to stand up here but Mcneilly is controlling him well.
Mcneilly has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mcneilly controlling from mount.
Mcneilly is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Kaman throws a nice looking combination but Mcneilly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rob Kaman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcneilly shoots for a takedown but Kaman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaman clinches.
Kaman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mcneilly fails to pull guard.
Kaman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mcneilly can't fight it off and eventually Kaman manages to take the fight to the floor. Mcneilly looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcneilly has his hands on Kaman's head, controlling the position.
Kaman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mcneilly trying to keep a closed guard but Kaman is proving a slippery customer.
Mcneilly has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kaman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mcneilly.
Kaman wants to stand but Mcneilly is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mcneilly manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kaman's best efforts.
Mcneilly trying to control here.
Kaman wants to stand up but Mcneilly has a hold of him and won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcneilly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaman trying to control the action but Mcneilly is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mcneilly gets full guard.
Mcneilly looking to control.
Mcneilly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaman defends well.
Kaman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcneilly trying to keep a closed guard but Kaman is proving a slippery customer.
Kaman has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mcneilly to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kaman is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mcneilly pulls down on the head and he's put Kaman to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Mcneilly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Castaneda Krishnanuevo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mars's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Avenged Sevenfold's Nightmare. Krishnanuevo has chosen Guru Josh Project - Infinity 2008 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Castaneda Krishnanuevo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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141 lbs
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111 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Mars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Castaneda Krishnanuevo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mars loads up on a big right hand but Krishnanuevo slips the punch.
Krishnanuevo has his takedown stuffed
and Mars counters with a single leg into guard. Krishnanuevo didn't expect that.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mars is pushing down on Krishnanuevo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Krishnanuevo is fighting to maintain full guard but Mars has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Mars there.
Krishnanuevo wants to control but Mars is keeping busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mars missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mars trying to control the action but Krishnanuevo is working from the bottom.
Krishnanuevo is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Mars.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krishnanuevo punching from the bottom.
Krishnanuevo is looking for a sweep. Mars is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mars is nestled in close to Krishnanuevo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Mars seems content to control.
Krishnanuevo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Krishnanuevo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mars!
Mars tries to reverse the position but Krishnanuevo maintains control.
Mars tries to hold on but Krishnanuevo postures up.
Krishnanuevo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Krishnanuevo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krishnanuevo punching from mount but Mars doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mars takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Krishnanuevo blocks Mars's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Mars wants to control but Krishnanuevo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars is in all sorts of trouble here.
Krishnanuevo looking to finish with strikes here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krishnanuevo cracks Mars with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mars wants to control but Krishnanuevo is having none of it.
Krishnanuevo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mars is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Krishnanuevo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Krishnanuevo looking to finish with strikes here!
Krishnanuevo trying to control but Mars is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krishnanuevo blocks Mars's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars is wriggling around trying to escape.
Krishnanuevo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Krishnanuevo with a couple of short strikes.
Krishnanuevo prevents Mars from getting the reversal.
Mars is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mars wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Krishnanuevo.
Mars takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Krishnanuevo lands a heavy elbow.
Krishnanuevo avoids the attempt from Mars to control.
Krishnanuevo with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krishnanuevo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mars is desperately trying to improve his position but Krishnanuevo has a good base and remains in mount.
Krishnanuevo tries to control but Mars wriggling away.
Mars holds on to Krishnanuevo around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Krishnanuevo dominating with strikes here.
Mars wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Krishnanuevo.
Krishnanuevo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mars?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BOOM! Krishnanuevo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mars is desperately trying to improve his position but Krishnanuevo has a good base and remains in mount.
Mars tries to lock up and control but Krishnanuevo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castaneda Krishnanuevo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mars throws a body punch but Krishnanuevo moves out of range.
Mars thows a body shot but no joy.
Mars throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mars misses with a straight left.
Mars just misses with a punch to the body.
Mars ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Krishnanuevo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mars counters by clinching up.
Mars throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krishnanuevo blocks it with crossed arms.
Mars lands with a left to the head.
Mars breaks the clinch.
Krishnanuevo moves out of range of the strikes.
Mars thuds a left hand into Krishnanuevo's body.
Krishnanuevo shoots in for a takedown but Mars shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars misses with a hook to the body
and Krishnanuevo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mars!
Mars is bucking up trying to escape but Krishnanuevo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Krishnanuevo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mars is looking to get to half guard.
Krishnanuevo working the ground and pound effectively.
Krishnanuevo with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krishnanuevo lands a big elbow.
Krishnanuevo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mars?
Krishnanuevo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mars is desperately trying to improve his position but Krishnanuevo has a good base and remains in mount.
Krishnanuevo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mars is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo lands a big shot to the head and Mars winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Castaneda Krishnanuevo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thulsa Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Meredith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meredith has chosen The Rolling Stones - Paint it, Black as his entrance music. Justin Meredith acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thulsa Doom!
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, Justin Meredith!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doom moves out of range as Meredith strikes.
Doom scores with a nice right hand.
Meredith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doom throws an overhand right that lands on Meredith's shoulder, as Meredith tries to avoid the shot.
Doom looks to score with a jab to the body but Meredith is just out of range.
Doom scores with a shot to the body.
Meredith tries to close the distance and clinch but Doom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Doom thows a body shot but no joy.
Doom looks to score with a jab to the body but Meredith is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom misses with a wild combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Meredith.
Nice cross by Doom.
Doom connects with a body shot.
Doom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thulsa Doom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Doom. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Meredith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doom throws a body punch but Meredith moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meredith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doom scores with a jab to the head.
Doom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meredith.
Thulsa Doom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom misses with a looping left.
Doom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doom lands a nice shot to the body.
Meredith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Doom misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Doom.
Doom missing with a left hand there. Meredith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meredith slips a jab and a cross from Doom.
Doom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meredith was well out of range. Poor timing from Doom.
Doom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Doom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doom misses with a hook.
Doom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Doom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meredith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thulsa Doom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Meredith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doom throws a shot from downtown. Meredith moves away and avoids it.
Doom throws a nice looking combination but Meredith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meredith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom throws the left hand but Meredith avoids the punch easily.
Meredith tries to clinch but Doom is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom throws a nice looking combination but Meredith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doom just misses with a punch to the body.
Doom misses with a series of wild punches.
Meredith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meredith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doom.
Thulsa Doom is winning the standup battle so far.
Doom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meredith manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meredith throws the left hand but Doom avoids the punch easily.
Meredith slips under a jab from Doom.
Doom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meredith moves away.
Meredith ducks under a wild hook from Doom.
Doom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meredith moves away.
Meredith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom throws a combination that misses
and Meredith counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Doom.
Doom scores with a hook to the body. Meredith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doom.
Doom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Meredith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doom lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meredith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doom.
Doom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meredith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meredith swings widly with a right hand
and Doom counters with a stiff right hand.
Doom looks to throw the jab but Meredith is out of range.
Meredith tries to clinch up but Doom circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doom looks to score with a jab to the body but Meredith is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thulsa Doom dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Doom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doom throws an overhand right that lands on Meredith's shoulder, as Meredith tries to avoid the shot.
Doom lands a nice hook to Meredith's body. Meredith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Meredith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Meredith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doom but Doom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Doom takes a swing at Meredith's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meredith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Meredith is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Meredith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doom throws a hook but Meredith avoids it easily.
Meredith moves out of range of the strikes.
Doom thows a body shot but no joy.
Meredith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Meredith avoids the body shot from Doom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom misses with a right hand
and Doom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doom misses with the combination.
Doom lands a nice hook to Meredith's body. Meredith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Meredith slips a jab from Doom.
Meredith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meredith tries to clinch up but Doom circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Doom.
Doom lands a jab-cross combination.
Meredith misses with a straight right.
Doom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doom scores with a one two! Meredith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Justin Meredith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meredith was well out of range. Poor timing from Doom.
Doom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Meredith's hands.
Meredith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meredith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doom.
Meredith tries to clinch there but Doom circles away.
Doom slips under a jab.
Meredith misses with a takedown attempt - Doom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thulsa Doom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Doom 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thulsa Doom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus McLoughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Vieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLoughlin's entrance music is Cadence to Arms. A fine choice. Christian Vieri acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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282 lbs
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265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angus McLoughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Vieri!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLoughlin throws out the jab.
McLoughlin throws a body punch but Vieri moves out of range.
McLoughlin throws a leg kick but Vieri checks it.
Vieri moves forwards but McLoughlin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McLoughlin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vieri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McLoughlin slips under a jab from Vieri.
McLoughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vieri.
McLoughlin throws a head kick but Vieri moves out of range.
Vieri swats away the attempt to clinch by McLoughlin.
McLoughlin slips under a jab from Vieri.
Vieri misses with an uppercut. McLoughlin saw that one coming.
Vieri misses the shot to the body.
Vieri misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLoughlin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vieri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McLoughlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vieri blocks it with crossed arms.
McLoughlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vieri blocks it with crossed arms.
McLoughlin misses with an elbow over the top.
McLoughlin looking to throw knees to the head but Vieri is blocking nicely.
McLoughlin throws an elbow but it misses.
Vieri tries to circle away but McLoughlin has him pinned against the cage.
McLoughlin misses with an elbow over the top.
Vieri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLoughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vieri.
McLoughlin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McLoughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vieri.
McLoughlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Vieri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLoughlin takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLoughlin misses with a knee strike.
Vieri wants to break free but McLoughlin has control.
McLoughlin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLoughlin is pushing Vieri up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McLoughlin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McLoughlin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McLoughlin prevents Vieri from breaking the clinch.
McLoughlin gets through Vieri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vieri is trying to push McLoughlin away but McLoughlin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vieri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLoughlin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McLoughlin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vieri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieri throws the left hand but McLoughlin avoids the punch easily.
Vieri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLoughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Vieri.
McLoughlin has taken the fight to the clinch.
McLoughlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vieri takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Christian Vieri has been cut.
Vieri has had enough of the clinch but McLoughlin keeps him there for the moment.
McLoughlin prevents Vieri from breaking the clinch.
McLoughlin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vieri tries to circle away but McLoughlin has him pinned against the cage.
McLoughlin scores with a shoulder strike.
Vieri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McLoughlin connects with a knee to the head.
Vieri takes a shot to the head.
McLoughlin pushes Vieri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vieri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieri is trying to break the clinch but McLoughlin is controlling him.
Vieri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vieri wants to get back to striking at distance but McLoughlin won't allow it.
Vieri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A bit of stalling here from McLoughlin.
With the fighters up against the cage, McLoughlin throws an elbow but misses.
Vieri is trying to force a seperation but McLoughlin has the dominant position.
Vieri is trying to force a seperation but McLoughlin has the dominant position.
Vieri is trying to break the clinch but McLoughlin has him pressed against the cage.
McLoughlin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vieri's efforts to push away.
McLoughlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLoughlin has Vieri pressed against the cage, preventing Vieri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLoughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
McLoughlin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vieri's efforts to push away.
McLoughlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vieri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus McLoughlin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Vieri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McLoughlin moves into the clinch.
McLoughlin lands a knee to the head.
McLoughlin keeps control of Vieri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vieri is looking to break free of the clinch but McLoughlin has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from McLoughlin.
McLoughlin stalling against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from McLoughlin.
McLoughlin pushes Vieri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLoughlin scores with a hook to the body.
McLoughlin drops Vieri with a big knee straight up the middle! Vieri is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Vieri is rocked!
Vieri drops his hands momentarily and McLoughlin needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Vieri just on the top of the head. Vieri drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Vieri - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Angus McLoughlin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Bellec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Oak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellec comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Amazing. Bruce Bellec is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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190 lbs
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189 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Bellec!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Oak!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellec stuffs the takedown.
Oak avoids a kick to the body.
Oak doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellec circles away.
Bellec throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bellec lands a leg kick that knocks Oak off balance momentarily.
Oak moves to clinch but Bellec breaks away
and Bellec counters with a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Oak.
Oak is looking to clinch but Bellec is avoiding it.
Oak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bellec throws a wild body kick that Oak sees coming a mile off.
Bellec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bellec scores with a head kick.
Bellec slips a jab and a cross from Oak.
Bellec lands with a kick to the temple. Oak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellec lands a head kick. Oak smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oak shoots for a double leg takedown but Bellec sprawls well. He's pushed Oak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oak is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bellec manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bellec as he jumps to the side.
Bruce Bellec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Oak.
Bellec moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bellec turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bellec throws a sloppy head kick and Oak moves out of range easily.
Oak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bellec. Bellec obviously looking to wear him down.
Bellec throws a wild body kick that Oak sees coming a mile off.
Oak jabs Bellec right on the nose. Bellec blinks but takes it well.
Oak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bellec counters with a leg kick.
Bellec lands with a kick to the temple. Oak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bellec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellec displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oak.
Bellec keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellec swats away the attempt to clinch by Oak.
Oak 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bellec lands with a nice body kick.
Oak misses with a takedown attempt - Bellec sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bellec throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Oak looks gassed!
Bellec throws a head kick but Oak moves out of range.
Bellec connects with a leg kick. Oak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bellec lands with a kick to the temple. Oak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bellec throws a wild body kick that Oak sees coming a mile off.
Oak tries to clinch up but Bellec circles away and keeps his distance.
Bellec tries to keep at a distance but Oak has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellec escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bellec misses with a body kick.
Oak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bellec pinned against the cage. Bellec gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robert Oak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellec throws a head kick but Oak moves out of range.
Bellec lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oak avoids the head kick by Bellec.
Oak is looking to clinch.
Bellec lands a leg kick that knocks Oak off balance momentarily.
Bellec explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Oak shoots in for a takedown but Bellec shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oak lands a slapping body shot.
Bellec throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellec fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oak.
Bellec circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oak misses with a takedown attempt - Bellec sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oak looks to clinch
and Bellec counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Oak is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Oak tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellec swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oak wants to clinch up but Bellec keeps it at a distance.
Oak throws a lazy uppercut
and Bellec counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Oak is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Oak wants to clinch
and Bellec counters with a nice body kick.
Bellec lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bellec lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bellec circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bellec counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Bellec dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bellec throws a head kick that misses.
Bellec lands a high kick!
Oak tries to clinch up
and Bellec counters with a solid body kick.
Oak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Oak tries to clinch but Bellec moves away
and Bellec counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Oak doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellec circles away.
Bellec throws a head kick but Oak moves out of range.
Oak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oak takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bruce Bellec is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oak throws a jab but it's blocked by Bellec.
Oak tries to clinch up.
Bellec throws a nice head kick!
Oak is breathing heavily.
Bellec tries a head kick but it misses.
Bellec throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oak.
Bellec lands a head kick!
A lazy left from Oak finds it's target.
Bellec throws a head kick but Oak moves out of range.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses.
Oak tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bellec. That's going to slow Oak down.
Oak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bellec connects with a high kick.
Oak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bellec paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruce Bellec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bruce Bellec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Oak.
Bellec misses with a head kick.
Bellec looks for the body kick but Oak saw that one coming.
Oak looks to clinch
and Bellec counters with a head kick. That will keep Oak thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Bellec.
Oak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bellec can pounce on him.
Bellec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oak throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bellec counters with a big head kick but Oak shrugs it off.
Oak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oak is looking to clinch but Bellec is avoiding it.
Bellec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oak shoots for a takedown but Bellec saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bellec tries to land a front kick but Oak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Horrible takedown by Oak or perhaps it was just good defense by Bellec which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oak looks for a takedown but Bellec sprawls well.
Bellec feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oak's calf.
Oak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oak takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oak walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bellec.
Bellec throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oak.
Nice body kick from Bellec.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bellec.
Oak tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bellec pushes Oak away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oak closes the distance but Bellec moves to the side
and Bellec counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellec pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bellec thows a body kick. Oak tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Oak takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bellec lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bellec. Bellec obviously looking to wear him down.
Bellec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellec thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Oak if he has to take too many more of those.
Bellec lands with a kick to the temple. Oak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bellec lands with a kick to the temple. Oak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Oak tries to clinch
and Bellec counters with a big head kick but Oak shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bellec throws a head kick but Oak moves out of range.
Bellec throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bellec.
Oak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bellec counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oak's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Bellec dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bellec pushes Oak away with a front kick.
Bellec throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bellec lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circling - Oak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses.
Oak misses with an uppercut. Bellec saw that one coming.
Oak is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bellec is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Oak.
Oak avoids a kick to the body.
Oak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oak wants to clinch up but Bellec keeps it at a distance.
Oak shoots in for a takedown but Bellec shows good takedown defense.
Oak is looking to clinch.
Oak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bellec sprawls well. Bellec wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oak gets slowly back to his feet.
Bellec moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bellec sprawls well. Bellec wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oak gets slowly back to his feet.
Bruce Bellec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Oak.
Bellec throws a head kick that Oak semi-blocks.
Bellec delivers a nice body kick.
Bellec throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oak.
Bellec tries a head kick but it misses.
Oak tries to clinch but Bellec moves away
and Bellec counters with a solid body kick.
Oak has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bellec.
Nice body kick there by Bellec.
Bellec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oak can do to turn this around?
A nice inside leg kick there by Bellec. That's going to slow Oak down.
Bellec lands a head kick!
A solid body kick from Bellec.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bellec tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Bellec tenderised Oak's leg. Oak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oak closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bellec counters with a head kick.
Bellec dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oak. That did some damage!
Oak tries to clinch but Bellec is having none of it.
Bellec thumps Oak with a low kick.
Oak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bellec pinned against the cage. Bellec gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bellec throws a head kick that half lands.
Bellec lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellec swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bellec connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bellec as he jumps to the side.
Bellec buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bellec scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Bellec.
Bellec lands a high kick!
Bellec misses with a head kick.
Bellec scores with a spinning back kick!
Oak blocks a head kick by Bellec.
Bellec throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bellec lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oak's sensitive parts.
Bellec dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oak. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellec lands with a nice body kick.
Bellec tries a head kick but it misses.
Oak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellec swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellec scores with a head kick.
Oak tries to clinch but Bellec moves away
and Bellec counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Oak is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bellec misses with a head kick.
Bellec lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oak wants to clinch but Bellec slips to the side
and Bellec counters with a head kick. That will keep Oak thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Oak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bellec circles away.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bellec swats away the attempt to clinch by Oak.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Bellec clearly takes that round.
That's time! Bellec's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Oak finds it's way through Bellec's defenses.
Oak wants to clinch.
Oak tries to clinch
and Bellec counters with a solid body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Oak.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bellec - that will leave a mark!
Bellec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellec throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oak's head.
Bellec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bellec paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oak tries to clinch up
and Bellec counters with a solid body kick.
Bellec throws a head kick but Oak moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oak wants to clinch.
Oak shoots in but Bellec avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oak is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bellec throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oak.
Oak closes the distance and clinches up with Bellec, looking for a takedown. Oak pushes Bellec against the cage but Bellec circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oak tries to clinch up.
Oak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bellec is fending him off so far but Oak persists. Nope, Bellec circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruce Bellec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Oak.
Bellec scores with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bellec.
Bellec turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Oak.
Bellec connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellec swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oak wants to clinch but Bellec slips to the side
and Bellec counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bellec connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bellec lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Bellec.
Bellec circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bellec counters with a low kick, right behind Oak 's knee.
Bellec lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oak shoots in for a takedown but Bellec shows good takedown defense.
Bellec lands a head kick. Oak smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bellec cracks the inside of Oak's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellec fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bellec throws a head kick but Oak moves out of range.
Oak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bellec makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Oak really felt that one!
Bellec moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bellec throws a head kick that half lands.
Bellec fakes the leg kick and cracks Oak in the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oak.
Bellec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellec fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oak.
Bellec keeps the fight on the outside.
Oak misses with a left hand
and Bellec counters with a head kick. That will keep Oak thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oak moves to clinch but Bellec breaks away
and Bellec counters with a nice body kick.
Bellec lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellec lands a head kick. Oak smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bellec leaves Oak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oak walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bellec.
Bellec throws a head kick but Oak moves out of range.
Oak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good leg kick by Bellec there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bellec throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bellec lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bellec tries a head kick but it misses.
Oak on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Bellec had his way with Robert Oak in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bellec lands a leg kick that knocks Oak off balance momentarily.
Oak wants to clinch up but Bellec keeps it at a distance.
Bellec looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bellec.
Oak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oak wants to clinch but Bellec slips to the side
and Bellec counters with an outside leg kick.
Oak doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellec circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bellec.
Oak thows a body shot but no joy.
Bellec throws a nice head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Oak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oak tries to clinch there but Bellec circles away.
Oak is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellec throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oak's head.
Oak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bellec counters with an inside leg kick.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick from Bellec.
Bellec fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oak tries to clinch but Bellec moves away
and Bellec finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Bellec.
Bellec connects with a high kick.
Oak tries to clinch but Bellec moves out of range.
Bellec throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Oak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bellec paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bellec tries a head kick but it misses.
Oak checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellec lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oak dives in and grabs Bellec's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bellec pushes down on Oak's head and hops out.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bellec.
Oak ducks down and throws a hook 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!
Oak tries to clinch there but Bellec circles away.
Oak looks to land a body kick but Bellec moved away.
Bellec keeps the fight on the outside.
Bellec avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bellec throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oak's head.
Oak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bellec's waist but Bellec gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oak off to one side.
Bruce Bellec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Oak.
Bellec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellec keeps the fight on the outside.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bellec.
Oak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oak tries to clinch but Bellec moves out of range.
Bellec lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bellec dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oak. That did some damage!
Bellec lands with a slapping head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Oak blocks the leg kick.
Bellec thumps Oak with a low kick.
Bellec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oak moves in looking to clinch but Bellec pushes him off.
Bellec throws a nice head kick!
Bellec throws a low kick, looking for Oak's leg but Oak calmly moves out of range.
Robert Oak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oak tries to clinch up
and Bellec counters with a head kick.
Oak blocks a head kick by Bellec.
Oak lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bellec will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellec throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oak's head.
Oak tries to clinch up but Bellec circles away and keeps his distance.
Bellec walks into a jab.
Oak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bellec manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oak tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellec swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bellec, pushing him back against the cage.
Oak swings wildly with an uppercut but Bellec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bellec on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Bellec showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bellec, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Bellec!
Bruce Bellec retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chico Escuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escuela comes to the cage accompanied by Wu-Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck. Mirko Filipovic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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255 lbs
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288 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chico Escuela!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escuela goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Escuela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escuela clinches up against the cage.
Filipovic stops a takedown attempt from Escuela.
Filipovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Escuela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escuela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escuela tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Filipovic avoids it.
Filipovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Filipovic.
Escuela has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Filipovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Filipovic has a couple of punches blocked by Escuela.
Filipovic can't find room to land a body shot as Escuela controls the action.
Filipovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escuela's elbow.
Filipovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escuela or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escuela prevents a body shot from Filipovic.
Filipovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Filipovic misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escuela goes for a takedown attempt but Filipovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Filipovic misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escuela. Filipovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Filipovic.
Escuela misses with a kick to the body
and Filipovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Filipovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a body punch but Escuela moves out of range.
Escuela misses with a right hand
and Filipovic counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filipovic. Escuela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filipovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Escuela.
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!
Escuela takes a kick to the side of the head.
Filipovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Filipovic throws a body kick that misses.
Escuela gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Filipovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Escuela tries to land a front kick but Filipovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escuela.
Filipovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Filipovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Escuela.
Filipovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Escuela looks to score with a jab to the body but Filipovic is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escuela takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escuela throws a body kick that misses.
Filipovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Filipovic lands with a slapping head kick.
Escuela throws a combination. Filipovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escuela checks a low kick from Filipovic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Escuela pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escuela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filipovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Escuela takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Filipovic misses with a kick to the body.
Escuela throws a right hand that Filipovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Filipovic also avoids with ease.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Escuela looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Escuela gets a double leg takedown into Filipovic's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Escuela is pushing down on Filipovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Filipovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Escuela has managed to sneak the leg through.
Filipovic is trying to control but Escuela manages to pass to mount!
Escuela loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Filipovic scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Escuela land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Escuela stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chico Escuela!
Chico Escuela retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryo Nakamura will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Maddox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox misses with a hook to the body
and Nakamura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maddox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maddox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maddox throws a big shot that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maddox.
Maddox is looking to score with low kicks.
Maddox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Maddox wants to land a leg kick but Nakamura is out of range.
Good leg kick by Maddox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maddox throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Maddox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Nakamura finds it's target.
Ryo Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maddox throws a looping overhand right but Nakamura ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakamura under the eye.
Nakamura scores with a nice head shot.
Nakamura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nakamura bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nakamura connects with an inside leg kick.
Nakamura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Maddox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakamura throws a head kick but Maddox moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nakamura - that will leave a mark!
Nakamura misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut. Maddox saw that one coming.
Nakamura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maddox tries to land a leg kick but Nakamura saw it coming and moves away.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maddox moves away.
Nakamura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nakamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maddox.
Maddox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maddox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maddox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
Nakamura lands a jab-cross combination.
Maddox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nakamura connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maddox fails with a takedown attempt.
Maddox slips under a jab from Nakamura.
Maddox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nakamura is able to avoid easily.
Maddox misses with a leg kick
and Nakamura finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Maddox throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maddox is in Nakamura's guard.
Maddox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maddox postures up in Nakamura's guard and throws a big left but Nakamura blocks it.
Maddox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox 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.
Maddox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maddox tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard.
Maddox trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maddox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maddox throwing strikes from guard but Nakamura blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brian Maddox will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maddox tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nakamura misses with a looping left.
Maddox shoots for a takedown but Nakamura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maddox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakamura throws a body kick that misses.
Maddox turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Maddox sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters circling a little - Nakamura finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Maddox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maddox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakamura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura moves out of range of the leg kick from Maddox.
Nice shot by Nakamura.
A leg kick checked by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maddox.
Maddox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maddox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maddox lands a left and a right that sends Nakamura crashing to the canvas! Maddox dives into mount looking to finish!
Nakamura is rocked!
It looks like Ryo Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Maddox.
Nakamura is still in real trouble! Can Maddox finish him?
Maddox landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maddox unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Nakamura wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Maddox celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Maddox!
Brian Maddox retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Colbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain Colbert has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight 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, Cain Colbert!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bishop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Colbert.
Danga de danga de dang - Colbert scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Charles Bishop has been cut.
Bishop wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Colbert goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colbert.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Colbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colbert throws out the jab.
Bishop shoots for a takedown but Colbert saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab from Colbert.
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That has opened up Charles Bishop's cut even more.
Colbert lands a big head kick that sends Bishop to the canvas! Colbert follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Colbert!
Cain Colbert retains his super heavyweight title!
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