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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Fire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalton McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dalton McKay enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tommy Fire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dalton McKay!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fire misses with a takedown
and McKay counters with a takedown into side control.
McKay tries to advance to mount but can't.
McKay swings around for an armbar but Fire sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McKay's guard.
Fire passes McKay's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McKay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fire pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKay actively working from the bottom here.
McKay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McKay looking for submissions off his back.
Fire is pressing down on McKay's thigh, looking to free his foot. McKay is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fire pulls his head out easily.
Fire scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McKay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKay looks gassed!
McKay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fire pulls his head out easily.
McKay looking for submissions off his back.
Fire lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Fire there.
McKay looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fire pushes past his half guard into mount!
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!
Fire postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McKay looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Dalton McKay has been cut.
Fire connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fire pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McKay working to try and regain half guard.
Fire putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McKay tries to reverse the position but Fire maintains control.
Fire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McKay on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fire landing punches.
Fire dominating with strikes here.
Fire working for a guillotine from mount but McKay is in no mood to give up.
Fire raining down shots from the mount!
McKay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! Fire connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fire wants to finish this one by submission but McKay is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fire.
Fire lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKay working to try and regain half guard.
McKay is bucking up trying to escape but Fire cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fire in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McKay is trying to escape the mount.
Fire scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McKay?
McKay regains half guard.
McKay regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McKay working for a triangle but Fire defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Fire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dalton McKay's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fire shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McKay's guard.
McKay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fire defends it easily.
Fire cracks McKay with a solid left hand.
McKay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fire throws an elbow that misses. McKay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fire's guard. Nice move by McKay!
McKay is breathing heavily.
Fire manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fire dominating with strikes here.
McKay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fire pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fire landing strikes from the mount.
McKay is in a horrible position here. Fire smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fire fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McKay in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fire putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McKay wants to hold on but Fire pushes him away.
Fire scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McKay?
McKay is rocked!
McKay regains half guard.
McKay flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fire working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McKay actively working from the bottom here.
McKay looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fire pushes past his half guard into mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fire cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fire lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McKay can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire with shots to the head and body - McKay looks very uncomfortable down there.
McKay is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fire lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fire raining down shots from the mount!
McKay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fire with a couple of short strikes.
Fire looking to finish McKay with some ground and pound. This is bad for McKay!
Fire unloading with bombs!
McKay is still in real trouble! Can Fire finish him?
Fire postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McKay looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKay is desperately trying to improve his position but Fire has a good base and remains in mount.
McKay seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fire landing strikes from the mount.
Tommy Fire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKay is looking to get to half guard.
McKay defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fire.
McKay can't escape the position.
Fire looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fire scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McKay?
McKay is trying desperately to improve position.
Fire unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Fire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dalton McKay's cut.
That's time! Fire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McKay tries to sprawl but Fire drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McKay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McKay looking for a kimura from the bottom but Fire passes into side control!
McKay tries to bench press Fire off him but Fire keeps the position.
McKay takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McKay takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fire lands a decent elbow from side control.
McKay manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKay seems to be looking for submissions.
McKay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKay can do to turn this around?
McKay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McKay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fire manages to get to full guard.
McKay slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fire manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fire looking for a sweep. Not yet Fire, not yet.
Fire might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McKay wants to pass the guard but Fire is keeping the position.
McKay drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fire looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fire looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fire!
Fire scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McKay regains half guard.
McKay actively working from the bottom here.
Fire scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McKay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McKay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fire is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKay is looking to improve his position but Fire isn't that keen on the idea.
Dalton McKay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fire landing strikes from the mount and McKay is in trouble!
BOOM! Fire 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fire lands a nice shot to the head.
Fire landing punches.
Fire lands a nice shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Fire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fire 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Fire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santino Carelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Fall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carelli comes to the cage accompanied by La Vittoria č Mia. This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
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185 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santino Carelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Fall!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fall misses with a hook. Carelli ducked under it nicely.
Carelli darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fall tries to roll over but Carelli keeps him under control.
Carelli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carelli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fall looking for submissions off his back.
Fall is looking to improve his position.
Carelli controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carelli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carelli pulls his head out easily.
Carelli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carelli is looking for a kimura here.
Carelli trying to mount his opponent but Fall defends it.
Carelli wants to control but Fall is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carelli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fall looking for submissions off his back.
Fall is defending against the submission attempts here by Carelli.
Carelli seems to be looking for submissions.
Carelli wants to work for an arm triangle but Fall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fall looking for submissions off his back.
Carelli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fall is just riding it out for now. Carelli eventually gives up the hold.
Carelli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fall has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fall gets back to full guard.
Fall wants to sweep here but Carelli controlling him for the moment.
Fall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carelli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Carelli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carelli looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carelli defends it easily.
Carelli looking to pass the guard.
Carelli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carelli controlling from side mount.
Carelli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carelli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Carelli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carelli shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fall looking for subs from the bottom but Carelli mounts him!
Fall is trying desperately to improve position.
Fall sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Carelli seems to be working for a kimura but Fall defends the submission attempt.
Fall is refusing to be controlled, as Carelli sits in half guard.
Fall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fall keeping moving, preventing Carelli from controlling successfully.
Fall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carelli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carelli is aware though and is defending well.
Fall keeping moving, preventing Carelli from controlling successfully.
Carelli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Santino Carelli.
No joy there for Carelli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carelli looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carelli is pressing down on Fall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fall is holding on for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carelli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carelli pulls his head out easily.
Carelli looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carelli is working for a kimura but Fall is defending it quite comfortably.
Carelli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Carelli seems content to control.
Santino Carelli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carelli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carelli wants to pass to mount but Fall is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carelli pulls his head out easily.
Fall is staying active underneath Carelli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carelli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carelli wants to control but Fall is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fall is in trouble now - Carelli has advanced to mount!
Fall working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Carelli 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. And we move into the final round!
Fall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carelli controlling Fall's posture.
Carelli has his foot on Fall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fall works his way back into a safe position though.
Fall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carelli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fall pushes down on Carelli's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Carelli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carelli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fall looking to pass the guard.
Carelli has his hands on Fall's head, controlling the position.
Carelli looking for a guillotine here but Fall defends easily.
Fall trying to move into half guard but instead Carelli has managed to sweep!
Fall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carelli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carelli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fall looking for a triangle here. Carelli is fighting it but it looks tight! Fall pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Carelli is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Fall!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ken Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Apollo Machida!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Machida scores with a jab. Maddox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maddox lands with a nice combination. Machida backs away looking to recover.
Maddox avoids the head kick by Machida.
Maddox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machida clinches.
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maddox's efforts to push away.
Machida is pushing Maddox up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Machida can't find room to land a body shot as Maddox controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maddox blocks a body shot from Machida.
Maddox working hard to break the clinch.
Maddox wants a takedown but no success here.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maddox.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
Maddox gets tackled into the cage by Machida. Machida maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maddox.
A bit of stalling here from Machida.
Maddox lands a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maddox trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida trying to control the position.
Machida wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maddox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ken Maddox has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Maddox shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maddox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
A good leg kick by Machida.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida lands a leg kick that knocks Maddox off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Apollo Machida 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.
Maddox scores with a three punch combo!
Maddox keeps the fight on the outside.
Machida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maddox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machida. Machida obviously looking to wear him down.
Machida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maddox's calf.
Maddox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Machida.
Machida connects with a leg kick. Maddox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maddox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot by Machida.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maddox dives in and scores a takedown into Machida's guard.
Machida wants to get back to his feet but Maddox passes into half guard.
Maddox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maddox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machida defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machida can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maddox throwing shots but Machida is blocking nicely.
Maddox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Machida is trying to maintain the position but Maddox is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to improve his position but Maddox is controlling well.
Machida keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Maddox is trying to control. Machida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maddox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machida is refusing to be controlled, as Maddox sits in half guard.
Maddox slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Machida darts in trying to clinch
and Maddox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maddox thows a body shot but no joy.
Machida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maddox's calf.
Machida scoring well with a low kick there.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida connects with a leg kick. Maddox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Machida throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maddox takes one to the side of the head.
Maddox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maddox moves away.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Maddox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maddox moves out of range as Machida throws a body kick.
Maddox throws a right hand that Machida ducks under and follows up with a left that Machida also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Machida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maddox, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Machida to work.
Machida keeps control of Maddox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machida tries to work over Maddox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machida misses with a punch to the body.
Maddox has had enough of the clinch but Machida keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida stalling in the clinch.
Maddox is trying to push Machida away but Machida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Machida prevents the takedown attempt.
Machida controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Machida's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Maddox blocks a body shot from Machida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Machida misses with a body punch.
Machida stops a takedown attempt from Maddox.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida gets underhooks to prevent Maddox's takedown attempt.
Machida stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Machida misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is working for takedown but Machida is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maddox is trying to drag Machida to the mat but Machida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Machida breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maddox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Maddox.
Maddox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machida wants to clinch.
Machida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maddox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maddox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maddox somewhat.
Ken Maddox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maddox.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machida winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Machida!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manlio Marconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Belford Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marconi comes to the cage accompanied by Hail Holy Queen. Scott is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Big Balls by AC/DC. Manlio Marconi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manlio Marconi!
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, Ronald Belford Scott!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marconi misses with a right hand
and Scott counters with a three punch combo that has Marconi backing up. Marconi nods at Scott to acknowledge the strikes.
Marconi scores with a shot to the body.
Marconi misses with a straight left.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marconi misses with a straight right.
Marconi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marconi looks to land a right hand but Scott moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Marconi. Beautiful body shot.
Marconi just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marconi.
Marconi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott scores with a three punch combo!
Scott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marconi lands with an uppercut that bounces Scott off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marconi throws the kick towards the body but Scott avoids it.
Scott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marconi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marconi misses with a straight right.
Marconi closes the distance and pushes Scott back into the cage.
Scott is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marconi is defending well for now.
The referee calls for Marconi to work.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Marconi is controlling him.
Marconi avoiding damage.
Scott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marconi swings wildly with an uppercut but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marconi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marconi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scott tries to land knees in the clinch but Marconi avoids the damage to the body.
Good body shot from Scott.
Marconi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marconi misses with a body punch.
Scott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scott lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Scott.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
Scott has a couple of punches blocked by Marconi.
Marconi working aggressively here.
Scott is trying to break free.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marconi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marconi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Scott up against the cage.
Marconi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marconi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scott.
Marconi rushes Scott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scott prevents a body shot from Marconi.
Marconi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Scott - that landed with a thud.
Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scott wants to get back to striking at distance but Marconi won't allow it.
Scott lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marconi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marconi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marconi takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Marconi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marconi tries to bum rush Scott with a series of wild strikes but Scott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott dips to his left and cracks Marconi with an uppercut!
Marconi scores with a jab. Scott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marconi cracks Scott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scott swinging wildly here.
Scott avoids the body shot from Marconi.
Marconi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scott counters with a stiff right hand.
Marconi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scott counters with a stiff right hand.
Marconi is rocked!
Marconi scores with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marconi lunges at Scott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scott's hand.
Marconi looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
Marconi lands with a hook. Scott tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Belford Scott dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Scott slips under a jab.
Scott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marconi scores with a jab. Scott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A shot to the liver by Marconi. Beautiful body shot.
Marconi looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
Marconi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marconi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marconi.
Scott throws a body punch but Marconi moves out of range.
Marconi throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
Marconi slips a jab and a cross from Scott.
Marconi misses with a wild combination.
Marconi misses with a looping right.
Ronald Belford Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marconi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
A jab from Marconi misses.
Marconi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marconi.
Marconi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scott doesn't seem bothered though.
Marconi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marconi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scott scores with a decent looking hook.
Scott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marconi.
Marconi misses with a kick to the body.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marconi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marconi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marconi lands with a shot to the body.
Marconi swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Marconi throws a right hand that misses
and Scott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marconi thinking.
Scott staying out of range there.
Ronald Belford Scott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marconi throws a hook but Scott avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Scott 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Scott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marconi throws out the jab.
Scott misses with an uppercut.
Scott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marconi moves forwards but Scott connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marconi takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Manlio Marconi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott is looking to clinch.
Marconi throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marconi scores with a nice head shot.
Marconi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scott moves to clinch but Marconi breaks away
and Marconi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch but Marconi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marconi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marconi tests Scott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marconi misses with a right hand
letting Scott counter with a right hand.
Marconi ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Marconi is just out of range.
Marconi looks to land a right hand but Scott moved out of range.
Marconi takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marconi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Marconi circles away.
Scott swings for the body but Marconi moves out of range.
Jab from Marconi.
Marconi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott tries to clinch up.
A big right from Scott misses.
Marconi misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marconi just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott pushes Marconi up against the cage in a clinch.
Scott lands an elbow just above Marconi 's eye.
It looks like Manlio Marconi has been cut.
Scott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scott blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ronald Belford Scott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Manlio Marconi'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!
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Marconi.
Marconi thows a body shot but no joy.
Scott moves out of range of the strikes.
Scott drops Marconi with a beautiful combination! Marconi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Scott is looking for the KO!
Oh Marconi 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!
Marconi looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Scott staying out of range there.
Marconi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Scott - just one landing.
Marconi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Scott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marconi seems to have got his legs back now.
Marconi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marconi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Marconi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marconi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marconi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marconi.
Scott's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marconi under the eye.
Marconi slips a jab from Scott.
Scott cracks Marconi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Scott has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Marconi to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Marconi out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronald Belford Scott!
A victorious Ronald Belford Scott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Abrams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerry Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abrams comes into the arena with Kreator - Violent Revolution blaring out of the sound system. Kelly has chosen Gimme Shelter - Rolling Stones as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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26
288 lbs
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24
230 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Abrams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerry Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abrams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kelly checks it well.
Abrams cracks the inside of Kelly's front leg.
Abrams looks to clinch
and Kelly counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Abrams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abrams throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily.
Kelly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kelly blocks the body kick.
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!
Abrams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
Kelly connects with a jab.
Abrams tries to clinch but Kelly is having none of it.
Abrams tries to clinch up
letting Kelly counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abrams throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Abrams cracks Kelly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Gerry Kelly has been cut.
Kelly drives through and clinches with Abrams against the cage.
Kelly prevents a body shot from Abrams.
Abrams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abrams.
Abrams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelly lands an uppercut.
Kelly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abrams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kelly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abrams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Abrams controls the action.
Good body shot from Kelly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
Abrams working hard to break the clinch.
Abrams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Abrams.
A short right from Kelly.
Abrams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abrams is trying to maintain a safe position but Kelly gets an underhook and turns Abrams into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abrams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abrams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abrams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kelly missing with a left hand there. Abrams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abrams thows a body shot but no joy.
Abrams tries to clinch up
and Kelly counters with a left and a right that stings Abrams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Kelly takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abrams backwards.
Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abrams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abrams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abrams can't get the takedown.
Abrams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelly.
Kelly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kelly.
Abrams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Abrams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abrams after a bit of a struggle.
James Abrams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Kelly.
Abrams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abrams is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kelly looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abrams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abrams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kelly.
Abrams crunches a lovely knee into Kelly's ribcage.
Abrams misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly prevents Abrams from breaking the clinch.
Abrams scores with a shot to the side of Kelly's head.
Abrams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abrams pushes Kelly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abrams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abrams lands a nice uppercut.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Abrams.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abrams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelly tries to work over Abrams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abrams misses with a body punch.
Abrams lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Abrams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerry Kelly's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good work by Kelly as he checks the leg kick.
Abrams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abrams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kelly counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kelly is stalling in the full guard.
Abrams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Abrams slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because James Abrams just wasn't active enough.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abrams moves away.
Abrams is looking to wear down Kelly with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Abrams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab lands there for Abrams.
That has opened up Gerry Kelly's cut even more.
Abrams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Abrams scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abrams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kelly at a distance.
Abrams wants to slow Kelly down by chopping away at his legs.
Kelly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abrams throws a chopping leg kick but Kelly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Abrams gets a clinch.
Kelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James Abrams is winning the standup battle so far.
Abrams cracks Kelly with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Abrams has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kelly to stand back up!
Kelly is rocked!
Kelly is aggressively charging in as Abrams backs up avoiding any damage. Abrams tosses out a jab and Kelly runs right into it face first! Kelly is out cold! Abrams dropped down on all fours and is barking in Kelly's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Abrams!
During a confident post fight interview, James Abrams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Beaudreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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29
175 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Beaudreaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Bombada!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaudreaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bombada moves away.
Bombada feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beaudreauxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brad Bombada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beaudreaux throws a looping overhand right but Bombada ducks down to avoid it.
Bombada throws a series of punches but Beaudreaux avoids them all with ease.
Beaudreaux misses with an uppercut.
Beaudreaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bombada throws a body punch but Beaudreaux moves out of range.
Beaudreaux takes one on the button.
Bombada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beaudreaux slips a jab and a cross from Bombada.
Bombada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bombada lands with a nice combination. Beaudreaux backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaudreaux looks to land a left hand but Bombada moved out of range nicely.
Bombada scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Bombada. Beautiful body shot.
Bombada lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bombada stalks Beaudreaux and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Beaudreaux's face. Beaudreaux staggers backwards, shaken.
Bombada misses the shot to the body.
Bombada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Beaudreaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beaudreaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bombada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beaudreaux on the side of the head.
Bombada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombada throws out a loose jab but Beaudreaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bombada scores with a nice strike.
Bombada fails to land with a series of punches.
Bombada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beaudreaux.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beaudreaux throws a big shot that misses.
Beaudreaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bombada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beaudreaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bombada lands a slapping body shot.
Beaudreaux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beaudreaux lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada tries to bum rush Beaudreaux with a series of wild strikes but Beaudreaux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bombada falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Beaudreaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Beaudreaux throws out a powerful jab.
Bombada tests Beaudreaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bombada misses with a two punch combination.
Beaudreaux misses with a looping left.
Beaudreaux staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaudreaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Bombada.
Bombada misses with a series of wild punches.
Bombada throws an overhand right that lands on Beaudreaux's shoulder, as Beaudreaux tries to avoid the shot.
Beaudreaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beaudreaux scores with a jab to the head.
Beaudreaux cracks Bombada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beaudreaux misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Bombada misses.
Bombada swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Bombada dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beaudreaux lands a glancing blow to the side of Bombada's head.
Bombada clobbers Beaudreaux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beaudreaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bombada.
Bombada throws a one two combo.
It looks like Adam Beaudreaux has been cut.
Bombada lands a body shot.
Bombada scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beaudreaux lands a jab.
Good shot there by Bombada.
Beaudreaux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bombada.
Beaudreaux drops his hands momentarily and Bombada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beaudreaux misses with a looping right.
Bombada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bombada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Beaudreaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beaudreaux cracks Bombada with a good jab.
Beaudreaux dodges the punch combination from Bombada.
Bombada misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaudreaux ducks under a wild hook from Bombada.
Beaudreaux misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Beaudreaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beaudreaux throws a hook to the side of Bombada's head but Bombada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Beaudreaux misses the target.
Beaudreaux looks to land a left hand but Bombada moved out of range nicely.
Beaudreaux takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bombada works over Beaudreaux's head and body with a nice combination.
Beaudreaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bombada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaudreaux takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beaudreaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bombada ducks under a wild hook from Beaudreaux.
Beaudreaux misses with a hook. Bombada ducked under it nicely.
Bombada feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beaudreauxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beaudreaux connects with a body shot that sends Bombada's belly button to the back.
Beaudreaux throws out a loose jab but Bombada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bombada scores with a jab. Beaudreaux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beaudreaux looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beaudreaux throws a body punch but Bombada moves out of range.
Brad Bombada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Bombada finds it's way through Beaudreaux's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bombada moves out of range as Beaudreaux strikes.
Bombada takes one to the side of the head.
Brad Bombada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beaudreaux slips under a jab.
Beaudreaux misses with a body shot.
Bombada lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bombada has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bombada there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beaudreaux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brad Bombada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Adam Beaudreaux's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Sloppy strikes from Bombada. Those never looked like landing.
Bombada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Beaudreaux misses with a looping right.
Beaudreaux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beaudreaux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bombada has time to react.
Beaudreaux avoids the body shot from Bombada.
Bombada scores with a nice strike.
Bombada lands a head shot.
Bombada scores with a sloppy right hand. Beaudreaux should have avoided that one.
Bombada lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bombada scores with a three punch combo!
Beaudreaux is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beaudreaux needs to keep his hands up - Bombada had a free shot at his head there.
Bombada throws a right hand that Beaudreaux ducks under and follows up with a left that Beaudreaux also avoids with ease.
Bombada staying out of range there.
Bombada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beaudreaux on the side of the head.
Beaudreaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Bombada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beaudreaux throws an off balance right hand
letting Bombada counter with a right hand.
Bombada lands a nice hook to Beaudreaux's body. Beaudreaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Beaudreaux. That snapped Bombada's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bombada misses.
Beaudreaux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bombada misses with a hook. Beaudreaux ducked under it nicely.
Bombada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beaudreaux throws a shot from downtown. Bombada moves away and avoids it.
Bombada connects with a body shot that sends Beaudreaux's belly button to the back.
Beaudreaux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beaudreaux drops his hands momentarily and Bombada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bombada tries to bum rush Beaudreaux with a series of wild strikes but Beaudreaux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Bombada finds it's way through Beaudreaux's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bombada jabs Beaudreaux right on the nose. Beaudreaux blinks but takes it well.
Bombada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brad Bombada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bombada stuns Beaudreaux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bombada lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bombada throws a nice looking combination but Beaudreaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good exchange - Bombada coming out on top.
Beaudreaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bombada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bombada scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada swings for the body but Beaudreaux moves out of range.
Bombada works Beaudreaux's body with a nice hook.
Beaudreaux throws the left hand but Bombada avoids the punch easily.
Bombada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beaudreaux.
A telegraphed right hand from Beaudreaux misses the target.
Bombada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beaudreaux.
A right-left combo lands from Bombada.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bombada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bombada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beaudreaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adam Beaudreaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beaudreaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bombada.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Bombada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bombada has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Bombada!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Hummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cary Thompson (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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170 lbs
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Hummel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cary Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hummel slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Kurt Hummel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hummel which made him look bad.
Hummel moves into the clinch.
Hummel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hummel with a hook.
Hummel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.
Hummel throws a shot to the body.
Hummel shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Hummel cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hummel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hummel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Hummel is controlling the position.
Thompson jumps guard but Hummel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kurt Hummel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cary Thompson.
Hummel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hummel - that landed with a thud.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hummel swivels and escapes.
Hummel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thompson's head backwards.
Thompson needs to keep his hands up - Hummel had a free shot at his head there.
Hummel with a nice cross.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hummel throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hummel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hummel.
Hummel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thompson was covering up waiting for the punch and Hummel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two 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!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Hummel from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hummel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thompson trying to control but Hummel is working from the bottom.
Hummel has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up.
Thompson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hummel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
Hummel looking to pass the guard.
Hummel is pushing down on Thompson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thompson is fighting to maintain full guard but Hummel has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Hummel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson is trying to control but Hummel manages to pass to mount!
Thompson tries to reverse the position but Hummel maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hummel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape.
Hummel landing shots from mount.
Hummel lands a heavy elbow.
Hummel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hummel looking to finish Thompson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thompson!
Hummel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Thompson is squirming around, avoiding Hummel's attempts to control the action.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hummel with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Hummel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson slips a jab from Hummel.
Hummel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Hummel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson fakes the leg kick and cracks Hummel in the body.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hummel.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Hummel.
Thompson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hummel's guard.
Thompson is fighting to break Hummel's control of his arms but Hummel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hummel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thompson defends it easily.
Kurt Hummel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hummel's guard.
Thompson throws a strike but Hummel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard.
Hummel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hummel lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hummel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thompson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hummel looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thompson can't escape the position.
Hummel landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hummel landing strikes from the mount and Thompson is in trouble!
Hummel throws some wild stikes that Thompson manages to avoid easily.
Thompson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hummel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thompson's face.
Thompson tries to reverse the position but Hummel maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hummel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hummel landing shots from mount.
Thompson is rocked!
Hummel landing strikes, looking to finish!
Thompson is still in real trouble! Can Hummel finish him?
Hummel postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Thompson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hummel and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Hummel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey McMichaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus OFearghaile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMichaels kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is When Irish Eyes are Smiling - John McCormack. OFearghaile has chosen Written In My Face as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Seamus OFearghaile acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey McMichaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seamus OFearghaile!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OFearghaile throws a jab when McMichaels was well out of range.
OFearghaile misses with a series of wild punches.
OFearghaile throws the left hand but McMichaels avoids the punch easily.
OFearghaile has closed the distance and engaged McMichaels in a clinch.
OFearghaile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seamus OFearghaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMichaels has a takedown stuffed.
OFearghaile lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab from OFearghaile.
OFearghaile displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OFearghaile moves into the clinch.
McMichaels tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. OFearghaile just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMichaels.
McMichaels avoiding damage as OFearghaile throws knees to the body.
McMichaels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but OFearghaile is keeping busy.
OFearghaile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OFearghaile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OFearghaile throws a right and a left that both miss.
OFearghaile misses with a few strikes there.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McMichaels is looking to slow OFearghaile down with leg kicks.
OFearghaile swinging wildly here.
McMichaels blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McMichaels is defended easily by OFearghaile.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey McMichaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OFearghaile looks to land a combination but McMichaels avoids it well.
OFearghaile throws a body punch but McMichaels moves out of range.
Seamus OFearghaile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McMichaels throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from OFearghaile as McMichaels shoots in.
OFearghaile takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Seamus OFearghaile has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OFearghaile looks to land a combination. McMichaels sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McMichaels throws a head kick that OFearghaile semi-blocks.
McMichaels thows a left - swing and a miss!
McMichaels throws a wild body kick that OFearghaile sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - McMichaels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OFearghaile misses with a jab, cross combination.
OFearghaile stuffs the takedown attempt from McMichaels. McMichaels gets slowly back to his feet.
OFearghaile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McMichaels slips a jab and a cross from OFearghaile.
OFearghaile throws a series of strikes that have McMichaels backpedaling.
OFearghaile gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels is trying to force a seperation but OFearghaile has the dominant position.
McMichaels can't break the clinch.
OFearghaile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OFearghaile closes the distance and pushes McMichaels back into the cage.
OFearghaile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OFearghaile avoids the head kick by McMichaels.
McMichaels shoots in looking for a takedown but OFearghaile manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McMichaels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McMichaels lands a head kick!
OFearghaile throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OFearghaile wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
OFearghaile connects with a body shot that sends McMichaels's belly button to the back.
OFearghaile misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McMichaels counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McMichaels blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OFearghaile throws a right and a left that McMichaels avoids nicely.
OFearghaile lands a jab-cross combination.
OFearghaile moves away from the strike by McMichaels.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McMichaels.
Some wild striking there from OFearghaile.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses.
OFearghaile closes the distance and clinches.
OFearghaile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OFearghaile instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OFearghaile manages to break the clinch.
McMichaels dives in and grabs OFearghaile's left leg, looking for a takedown. OFearghaile pushes down on McMichaels's head and hops out.
OFearghaile rushes McMichaels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seamus OFearghaile will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seamus OFearghaile'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.
OFearghaile fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McMichaels has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McMichaels there as he acknowledges the shot.
OFearghaile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OFearghaile tries to bum rush McMichaels with a series of wild strikes but McMichaels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OFearghaile connects with a crisp jab.
OFearghaile throws a nice looking combination but McMichaels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McMichaels lands a head kick!
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!
OFearghaile connects with a body shot that sends McMichaels's belly button to the back.
OFearghaile swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OFearghaile blocks a head kick by McMichaels.
OFearghaile swings for the body but McMichaels moves out of range.
A lazy left from OFearghaile finds it's target.
OFearghaile blocks a head kick by McMichaels.
OFearghaile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OFearghaile catches McMichaels with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMichaels is on the wrong end of a nice combination from OFearghaile.
OFearghaile has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
OFearghaile looks to land a right hand but McMichaels moved out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for OFearghaile. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McMichaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OFearghaile misses with a few strikes there.
OFearghaile misses with the combination.
OFearghaile stuffs the takedown attempt from McMichaels. McMichaels gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMichaels shoots in and drives through. OFearghaile sprawls well.
OFearghaile lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
OFearghaile lands with a good body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for McMichaels. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
OFearghaile scores with a hook to the body. McMichaels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OFearghaile fails to land with a series of punches.
McMichaels walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OFearghaile cracks McMichaels with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McMichaels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McMichaels takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OFearghaile instigates a clinch.
OFearghaile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OFearghaile throws a series of punches but McMichaels avoids them all with ease.
McMichaels closes this distance looking for a takedown but OFearghaile circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey McMichaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OFearghaile misses with a shot to the body
and McMichaels counters with a slapping leg kick.
OFearghaile clinches up against the cage.
McMichaels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMichaels throws a punch but it's blocked by OFearghaile.
OFearghaile avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OFearghaile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OFearghaile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McMichaels avoids a punch combination nicely.
OFearghaile lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
OFearghaile fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by McMichaels or perhaps it was just good defense by OFearghaile which made him look bad.
OFearghaile scores with a sloppy right hand. McMichaels should have avoided that one.
OFearghaile lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Mickey McMichaels has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OFearghaile misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from OFearghaile finds it's target.
OFearghaile throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OFearghaile looks to throw the jab but McMichaels is out of range.
Mickey McMichaels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McMichaels dodges the punch combination from OFearghaile.
OFearghaile slaps away a takedown attempt from McMichaels, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McMichaels misses with a body shot.
OFearghaile throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling McMichaels to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Seamus OFearghaile's cut even more.
No joy there for OFearghaile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OFearghaile lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McMichaels moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McMichaels looks to throw the jab but OFearghaile is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OFearghaile looks to land a combination but McMichaels avoids it well.
McMichaels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
OFearghaile throws a right hand that McMichaels ducks under and follows up with a left that McMichaels also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus OFearghaile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McMichaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McMichaels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and OFearghaile makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
OFearghaile gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
OFearghaile leaning against his opponent.
McMichaels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OFearghaile breaks from the clinch.
OFearghaile lands a two punch combo.
McMichaels staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - McMichaels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McMichaels misses with a body shot.
OFearghaile misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from McMichaels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OFearghaile misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OFearghaile throws a series of punches but McMichaels moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McMichaels.
OFearghaile throws a right and a left that McMichaels avoids nicely.
OFearghaile misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from OFearghaile. Those never looked like landing.
OFearghaile swinging wildly here.
OFearghaile keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
OFearghaile scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McMichaels goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OFearghaile lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McMichaels at a distance.
McMichaels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OFearghaile as he avoids it easily.
McMichaels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OFearghaile.
McMichaels is really struggling to find his range with his punches. OFearghaile's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMichaels ducks right into an uppercut from OFearghaile.
OFearghaile moves into the clinch.
McMichaels tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OFearghaile smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey McMichaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OFearghaile rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMichaels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OFearghaile connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McMichaels's hands.
OFearghaile throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from OFearghaile. McMichaels does a little dance to reset his feet.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels lands a nice looking body kick.
McMichaels looks for a takedown but OFearghaile sprawls well.
OFearghaile throws a body punch but McMichaels moves out of range.
McMichaels misses with a head kick.
OFearghaile bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McMichaels's head backwards.
OFearghaile dips to his left and cracks McMichaels with an uppercut!
OFearghaile throws a looping overhand right but McMichaels ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from OFearghaile misses.
A slow jab from OFearghaile misses its intended target.
McMichaels dodges the punch combination from OFearghaile.
McMichaels swinging wildly here.
No joy there for OFearghaile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OFearghaile tests McMichaels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McMichaels lands a really nice looking cross but OFearghaile seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from OFearghaile finds it's target.
Mickey McMichaels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McMichaels slips a jab and a cross from OFearghaile.
Nice shot lands for OFearghaile.
OFearghaile looks to land a combination but McMichaels avoids it well.
OFearghaile 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.
McMichaels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McMichaels feints and then cracks OFearghaile's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OFearghaile down.
Seamus OFearghaile is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
OFearghaile misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus OFearghaile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OFearghaile has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus OFearghaile!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Ronaldo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Matt Spartan enters the cage!
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178 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eduardo Ronaldo Nogueira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan misses with a wild combination.
Spartan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nogueira ducks right into an uppercut from Spartan.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nogueira.
Spartan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spartan.
Spartan looks to throw the jab but Nogueira is out of range.
Spartan scores with a hook.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spartan as he avoids it easily.
Spartan lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira gets a double leg takedown into Spartan'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.
Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spartan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nogueira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nogueira throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Spartan is keeping the position.
Nogueira stays in close to Spartan's body and controls the position.
Nogueira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Spartan keeps moving.
Nogueira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spartan dives on top into guard.
Nogueira trying to keep a closed guard but Spartan is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spartan controls the pace.
Nogueira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spartan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spartan passes into half guard.
Nogueira trying to control from the bottom.
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan prevents Nogueira from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Spartan in particular looking to stall.
Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nogueira trying to get back to full guard but Spartan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Nogueira working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spartan not doing much here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Let's hope that Spartan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Spartan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spartan lands with a good body shot.
Nogueira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spartan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spartan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nogueira is rocked!
Spartan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Nogueira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from Spartan misses.
Nogueira seems to have got his legs back now.
Spartan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooh!!! Spartan has knocked Nogueira down with a huge combo! Spartan steps away and waves a wobbly Nogueira back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spartan as he avoids it easily.
Spartan connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Nogueira to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Spartan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Spartan! Matt Spartan retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Matt Spartan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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