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VFC 155: Menace vs. Minard PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cohen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Season in the Abyss. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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178 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Rider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Cohen!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohen takes a swing at Rider's ribcage but misses.
Cohen misses with a hook to the body
and Rider counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cohen thinking.
Cohen loads up on a big right hand but Rider slips the punch.
Cohen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rider's guard.
Cohenis looking to pass into half guard but Rider pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rider is in guard.
Cohen trying to keep a closed guard but Rider is proving a slippery customer.
Rider in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rider accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rider trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cohen looking for a sweep. Not yet Cohen, not yet.
Rider throwing strikes from guard but Cohen blocks nicely.
Rider postures up in Cohen's guard and throws a big left but Cohen blocks it.
Rider loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider distracts Cohen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cohen is pulling down on Rider's head to control his posture.
Rider trying to control but Cohen is working from the bottom.
Cohen keeping full guard, as Rider tries to pass.
Rider postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rider makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rider accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cohen trying to keep a closed guard but Rider is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cohen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rider can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rider postures up in Cohen's guard and throws a big left but Cohen blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rider trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rider throwing strikes from guard but Cohen blocks nicely.
Cohen wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cohen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cohen is trying to control the position but Rider postures up.
Cohen 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.
Rider postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cohen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cohen keeping moving, preventing Rider from controlling successfully.
Rider throwing strikes but missing.
Rider landing some decent shots from guard.
Rider prevents Cohen from getting back to his feet.
Cohen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cohen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cohen seems keen to control Rider's posture.
Rider throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider won't allow Cohen to sweep him here.
Rider got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cohen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rider has managed to get both his arms back between Cohen's legs - danger averted.
Rider has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rider throws and elbow that misses. Cohen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rider's guard. Nice move by Cohen!
Rider is pulling down on Cohen's head. It's preventing any offense from Cohen, at least for the moment.
Cohen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rider is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cohen wants to control from the top but Rider keeps moving.
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 Ryan Rider will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cohen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rider paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rider lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cohen checks the leg kick.
Rider uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cohen.
Cohen misses the jab.
Cohen avoids the body shot from Rider.
Cohen throws a big shot that misses.
Rider works the jab nicely.
Cohen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cohen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rider was covering up waiting for the punch and Cohen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rider is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cohen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rider is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rider has escaped and now he's on top!
Rider lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rider's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rider lands a couple of elbows.
Rider working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rider trying to control but Cohen is working from the bottom.
Rider connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rider lands a couple of elbows.
Cohen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rider stands and throws Cohen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cohen is looking for a sweep.
Cohen has one of Rider's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rider landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ryan Rider overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cohen is looking to reverse the position.
Cohen can't do much from the bottom here.
Cohen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rider is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rider trying to pass the guard but Cohen defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cohen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rider throwing strikes from guard but Cohen blocks nicely.
Rider thows a big elbow that misses.
Rider wants to control from the top but Cohen keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cohen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rider defends well.
Rider trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cohen is trying to control the position but Rider postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Rider dominated that second round.
That's time! Rider's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cohen misses with a straight right.
Cohen shoots for a takedown but Rider saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Cohen as Rider shoots in.
Rider closes the distance and clinches up with Cohen, looking for a takedown. Rider pushes Cohen against the cage but Cohen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rider shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cohen pinned against the cage. Cohen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Rider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cohen misses the shot to the body.
Cohen dives in and grabs Rider's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rider pushes down on Cohen's head and hops out.
Rider shoots in but no luck this time.
Cohen looks to land a left hand but Rider moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider throws a right hand that misses
and Cohen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rider closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cohen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cohen passes to side control.
Rider trying to control but Cohen flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Cohen looking for the RNC.
Cohen scores with punches and elbows.
Ryan Rider is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two 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!
Cohen working for a choke but Rider reverses nicely into Cohen 's guard.
Cohen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rider is one step ahead there.
Cohen looking to control.
Rider trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cohen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rider is one step ahead there.
Cohen trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rider trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cohen misses with a looping right.
Cohen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rider tries to work over Cohen's front leg with a kick but Cohen checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cohen's guard.
Cohen keeping moving, preventing Rider from controlling successfully.
Rider tries to free his leg and advance position but Cohen is retaining full guard.
Rider is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rider wants to control from the top but Cohen keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cohen working for submissions but it's allowed Rider to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rider is trying to control. Cohen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lawrence Cohen.
I think Rider has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Rider!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Dillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kick Ass. Hatton has chosen Bret Hart theme as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
11 - 9 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Dillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bret Hatton!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillan lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Dillan as Hatton shoots in.
Hatton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dillan!
Dillan is looking to get to half guard.
Dillan tries to hold on but Hatton postures up.
Dillan is looking to improve his position but Hatton isn't that keen on the idea.
Hatton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dillan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dillan and Hatton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hatton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dillan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hatton but great work by Dillan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hatton wants to get back to his feet.
Hatton wants to control but Dillan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dillan prevents Hatton from improving his position.
Dillan is stalling here. Hatton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dillan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hatton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dillan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hatton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dillan holding on.
Dillan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hatton off and has taken his back!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dillan lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Dillan has good solid back control here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I really don't envy Hatton right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Hatton wants to get back to his feet.
Hatton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dillan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillan keeps control of the position as Hatton tries to break free.
Can Hatton hold on?! Dillan is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Dillan scores with strikes from the back.
Hatton covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillan is trying to stick to Hatton's back but Hatton is turning into Dillan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dillan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hatton.
Hatton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dillan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hatton has Dillan in his guard.
Hatton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dillan defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hatton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dillan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hatton is keeping the position for now.
Hatton has momentary wrist control but Dillan slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Dillan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dillan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillan. Hatton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillan stuffs the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Hatton. Those never looked like landing.
Hatton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dillan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hatton somewhat.
Dillan looks to land a right hand but Hatton moved out of range.
Hatton shoots in but Dillan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Max Dillan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bret Hatton.
Dillan misses with the combination.
Hatton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dillan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bret Hatton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dillan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dillan looks to land a combination. Hatton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dillan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dillan misses with an uppercut. Hatton saw that one coming.
Dillan swinging wildly here.
Dillan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dillan wants it to stay on the feet.
Hatton tries for a takedown but Dillan circles away easily
enabling Dillan to counter with a crisp jab.
Max Dillan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Dillan.
Hatton misses with a takedown
letting Dillan counter with a right hand.
Hatton moves out of range as Dillan strikes.
Max Dillan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dillan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dillan wants it to stay on the feet.
Dillan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hatton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatton trying to control but Dillan is working from the bottom.
Hatton throws a strike but Dillan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dillan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hatton keeping full guard, as Dillan tries to pass.
Dillan thows a big elbow that misses.
Dillan connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dillan is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatton keeping moving, preventing Dillan from controlling successfully.
Dillan connects with a couple of short punches.
Dillan wants to control from the top but Hatton keeps moving.
Hatton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dillan defends it easily.
Dillan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dillan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hatton trying to keep a closed guard but Dillan is proving a slippery customer.
Hatton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dillan uses it to pass to side control.
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!
Hatton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dillan looks up at the clock and then as Hatton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dillan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hatton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dillan working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hatton is looking to regain half guard here but Dillan keeps moving and retains side control.
Dillan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dillan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hatton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Dillan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dillan defending well as Hatton loads up on a big left hand.
Hatton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dillan circles away.
Hatton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dillan.
Dillan lands with a good body shot.
Dillan connects with a crisp jab.
Dillan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dillan scores with a decent looking hook.
Hatton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hatton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dillan throws a right and a left that Hatton avoids nicely.
Hatton slips under a jab.
Hatton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dillan tries to avoid it but Hatton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dillan to the ground. Dillan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hatton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hatton tries to bum rush Dillan with a series of wild strikes but Dillan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dillan misses with the combination.
Dillan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hatton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dillan's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dillan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hatton trying to control but Dillan is working from the bottom.
Hatton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hatton is fighting to break Dillan's control of his arms but Dillan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hatton postures up in Dillan's guard and throws a big left but Dillan blocks it.
Hatton is fighting to break Dillan's control of his arms but Dillan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hatton scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dillan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dillan is on top in guard.
Hatton is looking for a triangle but Dillan pushes his legs off easily.
Hatton keeping moving, preventing Dillan from controlling successfully.
Max Dillan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Max Dillan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hatton working a defensive guard but Dillan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bret Hatton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillan controls the position from side control.
Hatton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dillan off and has taken his back!
Hatton is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dillan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dillan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hatton.
Hatton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dillan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillan trying to control from the bottom.
Hatton seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dillan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bret Hatton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Easton Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Not Now James,we're busy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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189 lbs
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188 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent 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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Easton Bauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Palmer!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauer misses the shot to the body.
Bauer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Palmer circles away quickly and effectively.
Palmer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bauer.
Easton Bauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bauer throws a right hand that Palmer ducks under and follows up with a left that Palmer also avoids with ease.
Palmer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Palmer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palmer tries for a takedown but Bauer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Palmer with that takedown attempt.
Easton Bauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Palmer.
Palmer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bauer.
Palmer scores with a takedown into Bauer's guard.
Palmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bauer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer wants to pass the guard but Bauer is keeping the position.
Bauer wants to sweep but no luck.
Palmer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Palmer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bauer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Palmer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bauer is looking to regain half guard here but Palmer keeps moving and retains side control.
Palmer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bauer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Palmer but great work by Bauer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palmer keeps working.
Bauer controls the position.
Palmer is pushing Bauer's head away, looking to escape. Bauer manages to hold on to the position though.
Palmer taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer wants to get back to his feet.
Palmer is not content to let Bauer control the position.
Palmer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bauer stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roy Palmer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bauer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Palmer takes one on the button.
Bauer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Palmer momentarily.
It looks like Roy Palmer has been cut.
Palmer tries for a takedown but Bauer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bauer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bauer missing with a left hand there. Palmer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bauer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bauer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Palmer momentarily.
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!
Bauer misses with a wild body shot.
Bauer looks to land a right hand but Palmer moved out of range.
Bauer drops Palmer with a left right combo! Bauer follows him down to the ground into side control.
Palmer is rocked!
Bauer wants to control but Palmer is keeping him busy.
Palmer is still in real trouble! Can Bauer finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer is pushing Bauer's head away, looking to escape. Bauer manages to hold on to the position though.
Palmer seems to have recovered his senses.
Bauer slows the pace down.
Palmer is pushing Bauer's head away, looking to escape. Bauer manages to hold on to the position though.
Palmer is being controlled here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Palmer tries to escape but Bauer is in control.
Palmer is not content to let Bauer control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauer remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Easton Bauer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bauer looks to land a combination but Palmer avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Palmer.
Palmer ducks under a wild hook from Bauer.
A telegraphed right hand from Bauer misses the target.
Bauer stuffs the takedown.
Easton Bauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Palmer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer has his takedown stuffed
and Bauer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bauer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bauer just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Palmer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmer fails with the takedown
and Bauer counters with a nice uppercut.
Bauer misses with a body shot.
Bauer gets caught flat footed, as Palmer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Palmer is breathing heavily.
Palmer looking to sit in guard and control but Bauer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bauer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bauer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bauer looking to pass the guard.
Bauer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Palmer pushes Bauer off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bauer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Easton Bauer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roy Palmer's cut.
That's time! Bauer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Palmer fails to land the takedown.
Bauer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Palmer circles away quickly and effectively.
Palmer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bauer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Palmer is trying to stand back up but Bauer is controlling him
Palmer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bauer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Palmer is trying to stand back up but Bauer is controlling him
Bauer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Palmer pushes Bauer off looking to stand but Bauer dives back in and keeps control.
Bauer not doing much here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer is not content to let Bauer control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer tries to kick Bauer off but Bauer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Easton Bauer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bauer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palmer with a poor takedown
and Bauer counters with a nice uppercut.
Easton Bauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Palmer.
Palmer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bauer misses with a wild body shot.
Bauer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bauer lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Bauer. That snapped Palmer's head back.
Nice combo by Bauer! Oh, that's hurt him - Palmer falls to the canvas and Bauer follows him into side control.
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!
Palmer throws Bauer to one side and escapes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palmer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Palmer.
Bauer tests Palmer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palmer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Palmer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bauer defends it nicely.
Palmer avoids the body shot from Bauer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Palmer.
Bauer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Palmer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bauer.
Bauer throws a shot to the body.
Bauer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bauer jabs at Palmer's body.
Bauer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Palmer backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer blocks a jab.
Bauer looks to score with a jab to the body but Palmer is just out of range.
Bauer fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bauer sprawls well. Bauer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Palmer gets slowly back to his feet.
Easton Bauer is winning the standup battle so far.
Palmer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bauer avoids it really well and circles away.
Bauer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bauer digs a good hook to Palmer's body.
Palmer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bauer is fending him off so far but Palmer persists. Nope, Bauer circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Easton Bauer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bauer 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 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Easton Bauer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ballinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballinger comes to the cage accompanied by A Scottish Soldier by Andy Stewart. Clark has chosen Follow Me by Breaking Benjamin as his entrance music. Ryan Ballinger has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Ballinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Clark!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballinger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ballinger drives through and clinches with Clark against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Ballinger.
Clark is trying to break free.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right handed body shot lands from Ballinger.
Clark struggles to land a body shot inside as Ballinger controls his hands.
Clark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ballinger missing with knees to the body.
Ballinger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clark or not.
Ballinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clark is defending well for now.
Ballinger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Clark misses with a knee strike.
Clark tries to work over Ballinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clark tries to stall but Ballinger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Clark misses with some punches.
Ballinger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Clark managing to block the knees to the body from Ballinger.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ballinger.
Ballinger scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Danny Clark has been cut.
Clark looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Ballinger.
Ballinger lands an elbow inside.
Clark takes a shot to the head.
Clark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ballinger tries to land knees in the clinch but Clark avoids the damage to the body.
Ballinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Clark does no damage.
Clark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ballinger instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark misses with a knee to the head.
Ballinger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clark.
Ballinger has Clark pressed against the cage, preventing Clark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ballinger avoiding damage as Clark throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries a body shot but Ballinger blocks it.
Ballinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Ballinger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ballinger misses with a wild body shot.
Clark wants to clinch up but Ballinger keeps it at a distance.
Ballinger clinches.
Ballinger trying to land knees to the body.
Ballinger leaning against his opponent.
Knees to the body from Ballinger.
Ballinger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ballinger working Clark over with knees to the body.
Clark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ballinger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ballinger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ballinger trying to land knees to the body.
Ballinger digs a right hand underneath Clark's ribcage. Clark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger breaks the clinch.
Clark misses with a wild combination.
Ballinger drives through and clinches with Clark against the cage.
Clark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ballinger is defending well for now.
Ballinger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Clark in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clark looking to throw knees to the head but Ballinger is blocking nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Ballinger.
Ballinger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ballinger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clark's defenses.
Ballinger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Ballinger scores a nice knee to the body.
Ballinger lands a shot to the body.
Clark takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger scores with a knee to the head.
Ballinger lands a nice shot to the body.
Ballinger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clark avoids it.
Ballinger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clark's face.
Ballinger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ballinger lands a good knee to the midsection. Clark won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ballinger obliges.
Ballinger lands with a short shot to the head.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ballinger avoids it.
Ballinger scores a nice knee to the body.
Ballinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ballinger throws a nice looking combination but Clark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ballinger rushes Clark and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Ballinger.
Clark tries a knee to the head but Ballinger blocks it.
Clark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ballinger's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Ballinger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Clark's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ballinger drives through and clinches with Clark against the cage.
Ballinger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ballinger landing knees to the head.
Ballinger lands a nice elbow.
Clark looking to throw knees to the head but Ballinger is blocking nicely.
Ballinger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clark lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ballinger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Ballinger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clark can do to turn this around?
Ballinger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ballinger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ballinger is leaning against Clark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ballinger lands a knee to the body.
Ballinger digs a right hand underneath Clark's ribcage. Clark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Clark is breathing heavily.
Clark managing to block the knees to the body from Ballinger.
Ballinger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballinger digs a right hand underneath Clark's ribcage. Clark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ballinger misses with a knee to the head.
Ballinger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ryan Ballinger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ballinger lands a good knee to the midsection. Clark won't want to take too many of those.
Ballinger is leaning against Clark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ballinger scores with a shot to the side of Clark's head.
Ballinger lands an elbow just above Clark 's eye.
Ballinger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clark's face.
A left hand lands to the body for Ballinger.
Ballinger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballinger landing knees to the body.
Ballinger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ballinger cracks Clark with a nice body shot.
Ballinger lands an elbow inside that Clark shrugs off.
Ballinger scores with a hook to the body.
Knees to the body from Ballinger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Ballinger as the two fighters clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ballinger.
Ballinger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Clark in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ballinger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Ballinger.
Ballinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clark is defending well for now.
Ballinger is leaning against Clark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clark takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ballinger crunches a lovely knee into Clark's ribcage.
Ballinger breaks the clinch.
Ballinger rushes Clark and presses him up against the cage.
Clark avoiding damage as Ballinger throws knees to the body.
Clark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clark tries to break free but Ballinger pushes him back against the cage.
Ballinger landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger effectively controlling the action here.
Clark trying to stall but Ballinger improves his position.
A right handed body shot lands from Ballinger.
Ballinger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ballinger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ballinger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ballinger presses Clark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ballinger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ballinger scores with a knee to the head.
Ballinger lands an elbow inside.
Ballinger is working Clark over against the cage.
Nice elbow from Ballinger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballinger lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Ballinger.
Ballinger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ballinger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ballinger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ballinger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ballinger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ballinger scores a nice knee to the body.
Ballinger missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Ballinger.
Ballinger scores a nice knee to the body.
Ballinger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ballinger lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Ballinger.
Ballinger lands a knee to the head.
Ballinger crunches a lovely knee into Clark's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Ballinger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Clark's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Clark blocks a head kick by Ballinger.
Ballinger swats away the attempt to clinch by Clark.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Ballinger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ballinger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Clark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ballinger lands with a slapping head kick.
Ballinger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ballinger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ballinger working Clark over with knees to the body.
Ballinger is stalling here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Clark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballinger lands a nice uppercut.
Clark avoiding damage as Ballinger throws knees to the body.
Ballinger slows down the pace here.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ballinger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clark lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ballinger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ballinger letting Clark take a breather here.
Ballinger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right handed body shot lands from Ballinger.
Clark is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ballinger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballinger cracks Clark with a nice body shot.
Ballinger lands an elbow inside.
Ballinger manages to break the clinch.
Ryan Ballinger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Clark.
Clark avoids the head kick by Ballinger.
Clark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ballinger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ballinger dodges the punch combination from Clark.
Ballinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Ballinger stalks Clark and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clark's face. Clark staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Ballinger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ballinger throws a head kick that misses.
Ballinger throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
A cross from Clark lands.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ballinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Clark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ballinger.
Ryan Ballinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Ballinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ballinger's hands.
Clark misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ballinger.
Ballinger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ballinger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clark.
Some wild striking there from Ballinger.
Clark cracks Ballinger with an open hand slap.
Ryan Ballinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Clark throws a right and a left that Ballinger avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Ballinger's shoulder, as Ballinger tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Danny Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ballinger throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Ballinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Ballinger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ballinger 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Ballinger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Housimar Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sound of Madness by Shinedown. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hatfield's choice of entrance music: Flirtin With Disaster. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
178 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Housimar Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hannibal Hatfield!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Hatfield!
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away.
Hatfield lands a lovely overhand right.
Palhares misses with a takedown attempt
and Hatfield counters with a right hand to the body.
Palhares gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hatfield counters with a left to the body.
Palhares with a poor takedown
and Hatfield moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Housimar Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palhares fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Palhares is trying to break the clinch but Hatfield has him pressed against the cage.
Hatfield crunches a lovely knee into Palhares's ribcage.
Palhares is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield landing knees to the head.
Palhares tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hatfield just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hatfield.
Hatfield lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Palhares tries to pull guard but Hatfield holds him up against the cage and eventually Palhares drops back down to his feet.
Palhares being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hatfield connects with a nasty looking knee right to Palhares's face.
A knee to the head by Hatfield.
Palhares is trying to break free.
Hatfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hatfield just leaning against Palhares, taking a breather.
Hatfield lands a knee to the head.
Palhares is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for Hatfield.
Oh Palhares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hatfield with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hatfield throws a big uppercut that drops Palhares! More strikes from Hatfield and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Palhares lies dazed against the cage as Hatfield celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Hatfield!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aj Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Serrano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles comes to the cage accompanied by I Am by Dale Oliver. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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215 lbs
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209 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Aj Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Serrano!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serrano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Styles swivels and escapes.
Styles moves into the clinch successfully.
Serrano blocks the elbow strike.
Styles turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Styles decides to stand back up.
Serrano fails to land the takedown.
Styles has Serrano up against the cage in a clinch.
Serrano letting Styles take a breather here.
Styles lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Styles.
Styles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles lands a takedown into guard.
Styles has gone for a leg lock! Serrano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Styles's guard.
Serrano won't allow Styles to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serrano throws a strike but Styles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Styles wants to get up but he can't break Serrano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serrano keeping full guard, as Styles tries to pass.
Styles wants to control from the top but Serrano keeps moving.
Styles trying to stand up but can't free himself from Serrano's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles looking to pass the guard.
Styles is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Serrano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Serrano has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Serrano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Serrano throwing strikes from guard but Styles blocks nicely.
Styles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Styles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Serrano is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serrano's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Styles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Styles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serrano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Styles gets to his feet. Serrano looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Serrano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Styles clinches up against the cage.
Styles scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serrano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Serrano wants to get back to striking at distance but Styles won't allow it.
Serrano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Serrano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Styles is working Serrano over against the cage.
Serrano looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles lands a right hand.
Styles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Styles.
Serrano is trying to push Styles away but Styles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Serrano misses with some punches.
Styles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Serrano backwards.
Styles stalling the fight.
A short left from Styles.
Serrano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Serrano closes the distance but Styles moves to the side
and Styles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Styles.
Styles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Styles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aj Styles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Serrano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Styles finds it's way round the side to connect with Serrano's head.
Styles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Styles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Styles lands a shoulder strike.
Styles digs a right hand into Serrano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Serrano's gas tank.
Styles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles lands an elbow that stopped Serrano in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Brian Serrano has been cut.
Styles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Serrano.
Styles is struggling to control the position.
Styles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Serrano backwards.
Styles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Serrano or not.
Styles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Serrano backwards.
Serrano is rocked!
Styles has Serrano pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Serrano is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Styles - that's hurt Serrano badly! Oh, another knee lands and Serrano is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Serrano doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Aj Styles!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vito Bartone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dis Styxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styxx has chosen Snoop Dogg: Gin & Juice as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dis Styxx was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vito Bartone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dis Styxx!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Styxx connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartone misses with a straight right.
Bartone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Styxx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartone.
Bartone lands with a good body shot.
Bartone throws a series of punches but Styxx moves out of range.
Styxx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartone.
Styxx lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bartone looks to throw the jab but Styxx is out of range.
Styxx wants to clinch.
Bartone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styxx cracks Bartone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Styxx misses with a two punch combination.
Bartone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Styxx pinned against the cage. Styxx gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bartone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Styxx slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bartone throws a hook but Styxx blocks it.
Bartone misses with a left hand
letting Styxx counter with a right hand.
Bartone shoots in for a takedown but Styxx shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Styxx digs a good body shot into Bartone's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styxx takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bartone shoots in for a takedown but Styxx shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Bartone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Styxx uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bartone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Styxx jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bartone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Styxx slips a straight right by Bartone.
Dis Styxx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bartone throws a poor cross that misses
and Styxx makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bartone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bartone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Styxx lands a leg kick that knocks Bartone off balance momentarily.
Styxx attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Styxx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartone avoids the body shot from Styxx.
Styxx throws a hook to the side of Bartone's head but Bartone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bartone thows a body shot but no joy.
Styxx uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bartone has time to react.
Bartone throws a right and a left that Styxx avoids nicely.
Styxx scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circle momentarily. Styxx darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bartone misses with a double jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bartone. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Styxx bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartone misses with a low kick.
Styxx thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bartone misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Styxx does no damage.
Styxx connects with a single shot there.
Bartone shoots in and gets a takedown into Styxx's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Bartone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Styxx working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bartone.
Bartone looking to sit in guard and control but Styxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Styxx stands and steps away. Bartone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big left from Bartone misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dis Styxx dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A combination from Styxx does no damage.
Styxx catches Bartone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bartone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Vito Bartone has been cut.
Vito Bartone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bartone swats away the attempt to clinch by Styxx.
Bartone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Styxx sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Styxx works the jab nicely.
Bartone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Styxx moves away from the strike by Bartone.
Bartone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bartone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styxx uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartone.
Bartone shoots and misses
and Styxx counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Styxx lands with an overhand left.
Bartone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Styxx scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bartone looks for a takedown but Styxx sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Bartone or perhaps it was just good defense by Styxx which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Bartone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Bartone.
Bartone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Styxx.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styxx looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Styxx closes the distance and clinches.
Bartone is trying to maintain a safe position but Styxx gets an underhook and turns Bartone into the cage.
Styxx softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styxx misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bartone is working Styxx over against the cage.
Bartone struggles to land a body shot inside as Styxx controls his hands.
Styxx lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Styxx digs a right hand underneath Bartone's ribcage. Bartone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Styxx tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartone's elbow.
Styxx lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Styxx swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Styxx wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Styxx lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bartone or not.
Styxx holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Styxx lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartone tries to score a body lock takedown but Styxx shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Styxx is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bartone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Styxx tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Styxx digs a right hand underneath Bartone's ribcage. Bartone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Styxx has Bartone pressed against the cage, preventing Bartone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bartone blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Styxx.
Bartone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Styxx lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bartone backwards.
Bartone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Styxx scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bartone is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Styxx.
Oh Bartone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Styxx lands a hook to the side of the head.
Styxx dips a shoulder and cracks Bartone with a mighty uppercut! Bartone falls back against the cage and Styxx unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bartone is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Styxx screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dis Styxx!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxence Laurentian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thom Le Bou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Le Bou's choice of entrance music: H.A.M. - Kanye west. 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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30
181 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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24
181 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxence Laurentian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thom Le Bou!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laurentian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Le Bou eats them both and turns towards Laurentian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Laurentian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Bou was well out of range. Poor timing from Laurentian.
Laurentian loads up on a big right hand but Le Bou slips the punch.
Le Bou swats away the attempt to clinch by Laurentian.
Le Bou goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Le Bou just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Bou throws a low kick but Laurentian moves out of range easily.
Laurentian misses with a series of wild punches.
Le Bou lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Le Bou ducks under a wild hook from Laurentian.
Nice jab there from Laurentian.
A big left from Le Bou misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurentian closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Le Bou.
Le Bou drives through with a takedown into Laurentian's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Laurentian trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Bou pushes down on Laurentian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Laurentian makes his way to full guard, as Le Bou worked for a kimura.
Le Bou forces his way into half guard.
Laurentian gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Bou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Le Bou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Le Bou is looking to work some ground and pound but Laurentian has wrist control.
Le Bou wants to pass the guard but Laurentian is keeping the position.
Le Bou trying to control but Laurentian is working from the bottom.
Le Bou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou trying to move into half guard but instead Laurentian has managed to sweep!
Laurentian gets to his feet - Le Bou follows without any prompting.
Le Bou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Bou pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laurentian is out of range and Le Bou settles back down.
Le Bou misses with a body shot.
Laurentian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Le Bou.
Laurentian throws a body punch but Le Bou moves out of range.
Laurentian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Laurentian slips a jab from Le Bou.
Laurentian checks a leg kick.
Le Bou staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian slaps away a takedown attempt from Le Bou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Laurentian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Bou was well out of range. Poor timing from Laurentian.
Le Bou staying out of range there.
Laurentian throws a nice looking combination but Le Bou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Le Bou misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Le Bou.
Le Bou ducks under a wild hook from Laurentian.
Laurentian pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Le Bou back to the cage. Laurentian follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Le Bou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laurentian.
Laurentian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Le Bou. Le Bou obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thom Le Bou will probably get the nod.
That's time! Laurentian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Laurentian lands a glancing blow to the side of Le Bou's head.
Laurentian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Le Bou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laurentian pinned against the cage. Laurentian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maxence Laurentian is winning the standup battle so far.
Le Bou looks to score with a jab to the body but Laurentian is just out of range.
Le Bou takes a swing at Laurentian's ribcage but misses.
Laurentian cracks Le Bou with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Le Bou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Le Bou throws a wild body kick that Laurentian sees coming a mile off.
Le Bou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laurentian moves away.
Le Bou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laurentian's waist but Laurentian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Le Bou off to one side.
Maxence Laurentian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thom Le Bou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Laurentian.
Le Bou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laurentian moves away.
Laurentian slips under a jab from Le Bou.
Maxence Laurentian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Le Bou dodges the punch combination from Laurentian.
Le Bou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laurentian.
Le Bou connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laurentian's hands.
Le Bou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laurentian is fending him off so far but Le Bou persists. Nope, Laurentian circles away and we're back to standing.
Le Bou moves away from the strike by Laurentian.
Laurentian lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Laurentian misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian misses with a wild body shot.
Le Bou swings for the body but Laurentian moves out of range.
Le Bou looks for the body kick but Laurentian saw that one coming.
Le Bou misses with a wild body shot.
Le Bou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Le Bou shoots in but no luck this time.
Laurentian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Le Bou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Le Bou is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Laurentian rather than just go for the knockout.
Le Bou wants to land a leg kick but Laurentian is out of range.
Le Bou misses with a low kick.
Le Bou lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laurentian tries to bum rush Le Bou with a series of wild strikes but Le Bou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laurentian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Bou.
Le Bou swinging wildly here.
Laurentian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Bou manages to avoid it.
Laurentian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Le Bou looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laurentian throws a hook but Le Bou blocks it.
Laurentian loads up on a big right hand but Le Bou slips the punch.
Laurentian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laurentian checks a low kick from Le Bou.
Laurentian scores with a punch to the head.
Le Bou thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian misses with a few strikes there.
Laurentian throws the left hand but Le Bou avoids the punch easily.
Laurentian misses the shot to the body.
Laurentian throws a looping overhand right but Le Bou ducks down to avoid it.
Le Bou gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laurentian.
Laurentian misses with a straight right.
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 Le Bou.
Le Bou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Laurentian misses.
Le Bou takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laurentian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Le Bou on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxence Laurentian dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Laurentian misses with the combination.
Le Bou is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laurentian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Le Bou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Le Bou misses with a low kick as Laurentian jumps back.
Laurentian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Le Bou ducks under a wild hook from Laurentian.
Laurentian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laurentian avoids the body shot from Le Bou.
Laurentian throws a shot from downtown. Le Bou moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Le Bou.
Laurentian looks to throw the jab but Le Bou is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurentian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Le Bou ducks under a wild hook from Laurentian.
Le Bou takes a swing at Laurentian's ribcage but misses.
Laurentian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Laurentian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Laurentian.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Le Bou is defended easily by Laurentian.
Maxence Laurentian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thom Le Bou.
Laurentian checks a low kick from Le Bou.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou lands a slapping body shot.
Laurentian ducks under a wild hook from Le Bou.
Le Bou connects with a body shot.
Laurentian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laurentian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laurentian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Bou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thom Le Bou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Bou misses with a body kick.
Laurentian lands with a nice body punch.
Le Bou connects with a crisp jab.
Le Bou lands a nice hook to Laurentian's body. Laurentian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian misses the shot to the body.
Laurentian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Bou misses the shot to the body.
Le Bou looking to score a takedown here. Laurentian is defending well but Le Bou drives through and ends up in Laurentian's guard.
Le Bou is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Laurentian is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Laurentian has escaped and now he's on top!
Le Bou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Le Bou can't keep his opponent in guard - Laurentian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laurentian sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou is looking to control Laurentian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Le Bou avoid being mounted?
Le Bou won't allow Laurentian to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laurentian looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laurentian postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Le Bou to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laurentian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Bou.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Bou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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 Maxence Laurentian.
I think Laurentian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maxence Laurentian!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthieu Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and R J MacReady (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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193 lbs
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26
210 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Matthieu Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, R J MacReady!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacReady throws a poor cross that misses
and Benoit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Benoit lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacReady's sensitive parts.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Benoit - that will leave a mark!
Benoit misses with a body kick.
Benoit throws out a loose jab but MacReady uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benoit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacReady takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benoit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacReady moves into the clinch.
A short right from MacReady on the inside.
Benoit scores a nice knee to the body.
MacReady looks gassed!
Benoit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacReady is defending well for now.
Benoit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benoit lands with a light punch inside.
Benoit lands a right hand.
Benoit leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacReady stalling in the clinch but Benoit improves position.
Benoit pushes MacReady back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacReady prevents a body shot from Benoit.
Benoit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benoit tries to work over MacReady's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
MacReady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benoit tries to throw a body punch but MacReady avoids it by throwing Benoit back against the cage.
Benoit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benoit gets through MacReady's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacReady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Benoit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benoit lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacReady's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benoit is looking to slow MacReady down with leg kicks.
MacReady checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit throws a nice looking combination but MacReady bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Benoit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacReady closes the distance looking to clinch
and Benoit counters with a nice uppercut.
MacReady defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benoit.
MacReady checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Benoit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacReady lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benoit at a distance.
R J MacReady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benoit closes the distance and pushes MacReady back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Benoit.
Benoit tries a body shot but MacReady blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by MacReady.
MacReady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benoit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Benoit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benoit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benoit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacReady smiles and moves away.
Benoit thumps MacReady with a low kick.
Benoit shoots in and drives through. MacReady sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthieu Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacReady throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacReady is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benoit checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacReady stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benoit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacReady slaps away a takedown attempt from Benoit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
MacReady gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Benoit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benoit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Benoit looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benoit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benoit working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthieu Benoit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Benoit fails with a takedown attempt.
Benoit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacReady can do to turn this around?
Benoit moves into range and clinches up with MacReady.
MacReady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benoit lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacReady backwards.
MacReady scores with a shot to the side of Benoit's head.
Matthieu Benoit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benoit tries to throw a body punch but MacReady avoids it by throwing Benoit back against the cage.
MacReady prevents a body shot from Benoit.
Nice body punch from Benoit - that landed with a thud.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Benoit here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Benoit stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
MacReady managing to block the knees to the body from Benoit.
MacReady looking to stall.
Benoit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacReady backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacReady misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacReady scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Benoit fails to land.
Benoit blocks an uppercut.
Benoit trying to land knees to the body.
Benoit jumps into guard, dragging MacReady to the mat.
Benoit working a defensive guard here.
MacReady trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit 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.
Benoit controlling MacReady's posture.
MacReady missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacReady.
Benoit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Benoit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacReady throws an off balance right hand
and Benoit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benoit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Benoit ducks under a wild hook from MacReady.
Matthieu Benoit is winning the standup battle so far.
MacReady fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benoit is out of range.
Benoit throws a looping overhand right but MacReady ducks down to avoid it.
Benoit ducks right into an uppercut from MacReady.
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!
A cross from Benoit lands.
MacReady swings for the body but Benoit moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as MacReady blocks the low kick.
Benoit staying out of range there.
MacReady 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.
Benoit throws a chopping leg kick but MacReady manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Benoit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MacReady's calf.
MacReady throws a push kick but Benoit slaps the foot to one side.
MacReady blocks a head kick by Benoit.
MacReady misses the shot to the body.
Benoit misses with a low kick.
A big right from MacReady misses.
Benoit tries to clinch up but MacReady circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacReady throws a leg kick that misses.
Benoit lands a glancing blow to the side of MacReady's head.
MacReady leaves Benoit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benoit lands a nice looking body shot.
Benoit walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benoit closes the distance and clinches.
MacReady struggles to land a body shot inside as Benoit controls his hands.
MacReady's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacReady throws an off balance right hand
and Benoit counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benoit is looking to take a break and control but MacReady is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthieu Benoit dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Benoit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
MacReady throws an overhand right that lands on Benoit's shoulder, as Benoit tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benoit.
Benoit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MacReady with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benoit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacReady tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacReady takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benoit rushes MacReady and presses him up against the cage.
MacReady throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benoits head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benoit misses with a body punch.
Benoit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit stalling.
MacReady's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benoit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Benoit throws a head kick that misses.
MacReady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacReady looks to land a right hand but Benoit moved out of range.
MacReady tries to clinch but Benoit is having none of it.
Benoit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacReady swivels and escapes.
MacReady misses with a straight right.
MacReady misses with a body shot.
MacReady swings for the body but Benoit moves out of range.
MacReady thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacReady throws a chopping leg kick but Benoit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Benoit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthieu Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benoit misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benoit.
MacReady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacReady throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benoit is looking to clinch but MacReady is avoiding it.
MacReady throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benoit throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacReady counters with a body kick.
Benoit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacReady lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Benoit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Benoit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Benoit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
R J MacReady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Benoit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
MacReady misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benoit.
Benoit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacReady ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benoit moves away.
Benoit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benoit forces MacReady back against the cage and clinches.
MacReady lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benoit controlling the action here for a moment.
Benoit takes a shot to the head.
Benoit presses MacReady against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacReady gets underhooks to prevent Benoit's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benoit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacReady's elbow.
Matthieu Benoit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacReady misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacReady trying to control the position but instead, Benoit has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacReady into the cage.
Benoit tries a body shot but MacReady blocks it.
Benoit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benoit pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
MacReady's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacReady prevents a body shot from Benoit.
MacReady lands a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benoit is trying to drag MacReady to the mat but MacReady just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Benoit as MacReady tries to tie him up.
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 Matthieu Benoit.
Well Benoit 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthieu Benoit!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phantom Menace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Minard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menace comes to the cage accompanied by Leroy Brown. Minard has chosen Walk as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
200 lbs
20 - 8 - 1 |
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215 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Phantom Menace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Minard!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menace fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Minard checks it well.
Menace lands a nice leg kick that just misses Minard's sensitive parts.
Minard misses with a body shot.
Menace takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Menace connects with a good right hand that stumbles Minard. Minard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Menace throws a sloppy head kick and Minard moves out of range easily.
Minard moves out of range of the body kick from Menace.
Menace takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Minard wants to slow Menace down by chopping away at his legs.
Menace takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Menace, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menace swings for the body but Minard moves out of range.
Minard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Menace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minard.
Menace moves out of range as Minard strikes.
Menace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Menace.
Minard throws a solid leg kick but Menace takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Minard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Menace.
Menace checks a low kick from Minard.
Minard throws a chopping leg kick but Menace manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Menace throws a head kick that misses
and Minard counters with a two punch combo.
Menace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menace feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Minards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Minard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menace manages to avoid it.
Jab from Menace.
Minard is looking to slow Menace down with leg kicks.
Menace sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menace throws out the jab.
Liam Minard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minard scores with a nice body kick.
Minard missing with a left hand there. Menace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Menace moves out of range of the body kick.
Menace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Minard.
Minard is looking to land body kicks.
Minard throws a leg kick but Menace sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menace is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Minard wants to land a leg kick but Menace is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Minard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Menace has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Menace and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Minard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minard ducks right into an uppercut from Menace.
Minard misses with an uppercut. Menace saw that one coming.
Menace is looking to clinch.
Minard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Menace lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the body from Menace misses
and Menace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Menace misses its intended target.
Minard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Minard misses.
Menace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Minard.
Minard throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minard slips under a jab.
Minard stuffs the takedown.
Minard looks to score with a jab to the body but Menace is just out of range.
Minard digs a good hook to Menace's body.
Minard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Menace has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Minard.
Menace misses the shot to the body.
Minard lands with a nice body punch.
Menace swings for the body but Minard moves out of range.
Menace loads up on a big right hand but Minard slips the punch.
Minard scores with a hook to the body. Menace takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Minard feints and as Menace raises his hands in defense, Minard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Menace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Menace looking for a sweep. Not yet Menace, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minard looking to pass the guard.
Minard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Menace looking for subs off his back but Minard has passed one foot through into half guard.
Menace is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Menace wants to control but Minard is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liam Minard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Menace throws a leg kick but Minard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Menace throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Menace is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Menace just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Minard.
Menace misses with a low kick.
Minard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Menace's head backwards.
Minard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menace was well out of range. Poor timing from Minard.
Menace misses with an uppercut. Minard saw that one coming.
Minard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Liam Minard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Minard lands with a shot to the body.
Minard cracks the inside of Menace's front leg.
A punch combination from Minard misses.
Minard scores with a jab. Menace acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Minard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minard lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Menace.
Menace checks a low kick from Minard.
Menace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Menace slips a jab from Minard.
Minard throws a solid leg kick but Menace takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Minard.
Minard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Minard coming out on top.
Menace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minard.
Minard is looking to chop away at Menace's legs.
Minard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Menace.
Minard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Menace as he avoids it easily.
Menace chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Menace takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Minard takes one to the chin there.
That's two 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!
Minard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menace.
Menace lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Menace 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.
Menace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Minard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menace clobbers Minard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Minard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Menace misses with a body shot.
Menace just misses with a punch to the body.
Minard misses with a double jab
and Menace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menace chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Minard can pounce on him.
Menace listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menace. Minard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menace 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menace throws a good cross that connects.
Menace with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Minard to score with a decent uppercut.
Minard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Minard moves into range and connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Minard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Menace.
Minard throws a head kick that misses.
Minard moves forwards but Menace connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Menace lands an overhand right.
Menace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minard throws out the jab.
Minard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menace.
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!
Minard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Menace. That one must have hurt.
Minard is breathing heavily.
Minard blocks a leg kick.
Menace is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good exchange - Menace coming out on top.
Minard tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Minard.
Minard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Menace is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Minard lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Menace.
Minard moves away from the strike by Menace.
Minard misses the body punch
and Menace counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Minard blocks a head kick by Menace.
Minard throws a lazy right hand but Menace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Menace looks to throw the jab but Minard is out of range.
Menace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minard.
Minard throws a sloppy body shot
and Menace counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Minard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Menace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menace looks to score with a jab to the body but Minard is just out of range.
Menace throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phantom Menace dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Minard misses with a head kick.
Menace moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Menace 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Minard looks to score with a jab to the body but Menace is just out of range.
Menace tries to clinch there but Minard circles away.
Minard moves out of range as Menace strikes.
Minard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Menace checks it well.
Minard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menace connects with a crisp jab.
Minard moves forwards but Menace connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Minard misses with a leg kick
and Menace counters with an inside leg kick.
Menace throws a leg kick which misses Minard's front leg but catches the back leg as Minard tries to avoid it.
Minard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minard loads up on a big right hand but Menace slips the punch.
Menace lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menace checks a low kick from Minard.
Minard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minard checks a low kick from Menace.
Menace connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Minard's hands.
Menace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minard counters with a solid body kick.
Menace lands a left and a right that sends Minard crashing to the canvas! Menace dives into mount looking to finish!
Menace throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Minard because Menace loaded up on that one.
BOOM! Menace connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Minard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Menace throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Minard because Menace loaded up on that one.
Menace scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Menace looking to control but Minard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menace punching from mount but Minard doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Menace looking to finish with strikes here!
Menace looking to finish with strikes here!
Menace dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minard in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Phantom Menace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Menace lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Minard hang on?
Menace controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Menace connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Menace thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Minard is desperately trying to improve his position but Menace has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menace looking to control but Minard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Menace connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Menace working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Minard slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Menace is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Minard reverses the position - he's now on top in Menace's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phantom Menace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Menace 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phantom Menace!
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