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HKFC 13 - Declaration PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between john johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abe Jefferson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, john johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abe Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as johnson sprawls well. johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jefferson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jefferson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
johnson dodges the ground and pound from Jefferson.
johnson is trying to control Jefferson's posture but Jefferson avoids it.
johnson stops Jefferson from passing to mount.
johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jefferson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jefferson but great work by johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson trying to control the position but Jefferson is working away.
johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jefferson, who protects the arm well.
johnson trying to control the action but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
johnson looks to land a right hand but Jefferson moved out of range.
Jefferson closes the distance looking to clinch
and johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jefferson throws a lazy head kick
and johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is pulling down on johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from johnson, at least for the moment.
johnson wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
Jefferson looking to control.
johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jefferson pulls johnson in to control the position.
johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
johnson wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson working a defensive guard here.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing johnson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jefferson wants to stand up but johnson is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jefferson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson tries to lock up and control but Jefferson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Jefferson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jefferson looking to control but johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Jefferson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. johnson looks a forlorn figure.
Jefferson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. johnson looks a forlorn figure.
Jefferson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as johnson is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Jefferson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jefferson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jefferson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between johnson's hands.
johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jefferson is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Jefferson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jefferson wants to improve his position but johnson is controlling well.
johnson is pressing down on Jefferson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jefferson is holding on for now.
Jefferson is staying active underneath johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jefferson looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
johnson shoots in and bounces Jefferson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing johnson from controlling successfully.
johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jefferson is on top in guard.
Jefferson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of johnson is proving hard to escape from.
Jefferson controls from within his opponent's guard.
johnson has control of Jefferson's left arm, preventing Jefferson from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson wants to control from the top but johnson keeps moving.
Jefferson preventing the sweep.
Jefferson has gone for a leg lock! johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jefferson's guard.
johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Jefferson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jefferson is looking to work some ground and pound but johnson has wrist control.
Jefferson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that john johnson will probably get the nod.
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!
johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jefferson tries to clinch
and johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Jefferson fights it but they end up in guard.
johnson trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Jefferson is pulling down on johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from johnson, at least for the moment.
Jefferson has his foot on johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jefferson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst johnson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
Jefferson pushes johnson off and scrambles back to his feet.
johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Jefferson jumps into guard, dragging johnson to the mat.
johnson trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Jefferson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jefferson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jefferson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
johnson throwing strikes from guard but Jefferson blocks nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
johnson wants to clinch up but Jefferson keeps it at a distance.
Abe Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jefferson pushes johnson off looking to stand but johnson dives back in and keeps control.
johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jefferson keeps working.
Jefferson is trying to maintain the position but johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jefferson is trying is best to control the position here.
johnson wants to take a breather but Jefferson is having none of it.
johnson trying to mount his opponent but Jefferson defends it.
Jefferson tries to get to full guard but johnson has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
johnson is trying to control. Jefferson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jefferson misses with a takedown attempt
and johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jefferson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jefferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jefferson can't do much from the bottom here.
johnson controls the position.
johnson is looking to take a break and control but Jefferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
johnson laying and praying for a moment but Jefferson takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
john johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... john johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Hutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Pulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hutz comes to the cage accompanied by Wonderlust King. Josh Pulver looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eugene Hutz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Pulver!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hutz tries to clinch but Pulver is having none of it.
Pulver looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hutz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hutz tries to close the distance and clinch but Pulver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hutz shoots in and drives through. Pulver sprawls well.
Hutz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hutz fails with a takedown attempt.
Hutz is looking to clinch but Pulver is avoiding it.
Hutz tries to clinch there but Pulver circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutz blocks a head kick by Pulver.
Pulver lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pulver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulver misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutz staying out of range there.
Hutz tries to clinch up.
Pulver shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pulver seems to be looking for submissions.
Hutz is looking to control Pulver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hutz avoid being mounted?
Hutz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hutz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pulver looking to pass the guard.
Hutz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pulver drops back looking for a leg! Hutz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hutz manages to kick Pulver off! Pulver jumps back into Hutz's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pulver stopping the sweep attempt from Hutz.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hutz misses with a takedown attempt
and Pulver counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hutz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Hutz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hutz tries to clinch up.
Hutz tries to clinch up but Pulver circles away and keeps his distance.
Hutz tries to clinch
and Pulver decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hutz's guard.
Hutz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hutz wants to stand up but Pulver is controlling him.
Pulver trying to control but Hutz is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulver is looking to advance position but Hutz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Pulver can't escape the position.
Hutz trying to control but Pulver is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Hutz.
Pulver can't escape the position.
Hutz tries to control but Pulver wriggling away.
Pulver is looking to improve his position but Hutz isn't that keen on the idea.
Pulver wants to control but Hutz is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pulver is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hutz trying to control but Pulver is having none of it.
Hutz controlling his opponent.
Hutz has hold of Pulver's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pulver manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pulver is squirming around, avoiding Hutz's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pulver keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Pulver dominated that 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.
Hutz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hutz is looking to clinch but Pulver is avoiding it.
Hutz wants to clinch but Pulver slips to the side
and Pulver counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pulver 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.
Hutz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hutz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pulver is breathing heavily.
Pulver stops Hutz from standing up.
Hutz working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hutz keeping moving, preventing Pulver from controlling successfully.
Hutz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pulver on the ground.
Pulver looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hutz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pulver counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hutz!
Hutz can't escape the position.
Pulver goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hutz turns into him and now he's in Pulver's guard.
Pulver keeping moving, preventing Hutz from controlling successfully.
Pulver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hutz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pulver looking for a sweep. Not yet Pulver, not yet.
Pulver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pulver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pulver wants to sweep here but Hutz controlling him for the moment.
Pulver throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hutz uses it to pass to side control.
Pulver tries to bench press Hutz off him but Hutz keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hutz wants to clinch up but Pulver keeps it at a distance.
Hutz shoots in for a double leg but Pulver sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pulver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hutz wants to clinch.
Hutz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pulver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hutz doesn't manage to clinch there - Pulver circles away.
Hutz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hutz is looking to clinch.
Eugene Hutz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hutz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pulver displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hutz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Hutz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hutz moves in looking to clinch but Pulver pushes him off.
Hutz fails with the takedown
and Pulver decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hutz's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Pulver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hutz closes the distance but Pulver moves to the side
and Pulver counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hutz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hutz trying to control the position here.
Pulver 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.
Pulver has gone for a leg lock! Hutz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pulver's guard.
Pulver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hutz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pulver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver looking for a sweep. Not yet Pulver, not yet.
Hutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pulver is keeping the position for now.
Pulver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hutz wants to get up but he can't break Pulver's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pulver looking for a sweep. Not yet Pulver, not yet.
Hutz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pulver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hutz has managed to get both his arms back between Pulver's legs - danger averted.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hutz wants to clinch but Pulver slips to the side
and Pulver counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hutz won't be happy with that.
Hutz prevents Pulver from improving position.
Pulver looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulver tries for a kimura but Hutz is defending well.
Pulver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hutz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pulver tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pulver trying to control the action but Hutz is working from the bottom.
Eugene Hutz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulver is trying to get an arm triangle but Hutz is defending well.
Hutz tries to buck Pulver off but Pulver is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hutz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eugene Hutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulver keeps the fight on the outside.
Hutz misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hutz. Pulver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulver keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pulver throws a head kick that misses.
Pulver swats away the attempt to clinch by Hutz.
Hutz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pulver circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pulver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hutz tries to clinch
and Pulver counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pulver 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.
Josh Pulver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hutz trying to strike off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Pulver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pulver 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Pulver!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Voltron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Slippers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voltron comes to the cage accompanied by Get to the Choppa. Jimmy Slippers told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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220 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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KO power |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Voltron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Slippers!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slippers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Voltron checks it well.
Voltron looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Voltron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Voltron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slippers takes a swing at Voltron's ribcage but misses.
Slippers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slippers throws a right hand that Voltron ducks under and follows up with a left that Voltron also avoids with ease.
Slippers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slippers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Voltron lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Jimmy Slippers has been cut.
Slippers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Voltron counters with a left and a right that stings Slippers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slippers looks to land a combination but Voltron avoids it well.
Slippers should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Slippers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Voltron.
Magnus Voltron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slippers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the body from Slippers misses
enabling Voltron to counter with a crisp jab.
Jimmy Slippers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slippers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Voltron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slippers fails with the takedown
and Slippers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slippers misses with a double jab
enabling Voltron to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
No joy there for Slippers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Voltron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slippers manages to avoid it.
Voltron throws the left hand but Slippers avoids the punch easily.
Slippers throws a right and a left that Voltron avoids nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Slippers throws a series of punches but Voltron moves out of range.
Voltron throws a nice looking combination but Slippers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slippers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slippers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slippers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Voltron counters with a left and a right that stings Slippers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slippers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slippers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Voltron counters with a nice uppercut.
Slippers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slippers is defended easily by Voltron.
Magnus Voltron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Slippers.
Voltron misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slippers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Voltron counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slippers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slippers shoots in for a takedown but Voltron shows good takedown defense.
Slippers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Voltron.
Voltron keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Slippers looks to land a right hand but Voltron moved out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voltron dodges the punch combination from Slippers.
Voltron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Voltron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Slippers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Voltron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voltron throws a leg kick
and Slippers counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Voltron is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Voltron chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slippers can pounce on him.
Slippers misses with a series of wild punches.
Slippers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slippers throws a series of punches but Voltron avoids them all with ease.
Slippers throws a right hand that Voltron ducks under and follows up with a left that Voltron also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slippers throws a hook but Voltron avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slippers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slippers throws a head kick but Voltron moves out of range.
Slippers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slippers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slippers misses with a double jab.
Voltron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slippers circles away quickly and effectively.
Slippers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Voltron.
Slippers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slippers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slippers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Slippers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slippers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Voltron is trying to defend but Slippers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Slippers wants to pass to mount but Voltron is defending the position.
Slippers is working for a kimura but Voltron is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slippers trying to mount his opponent but Voltron defends it.
Voltron knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slippers on the ground.
Slippers not doing much here.
Slippers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slippers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Slippers wants to control the pace but Voltron is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Voltron holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Slippers tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Slippers is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Voltron to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Voltron shrugs it off.
Voltron is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Slippers tries to control but Voltron wriggling away.
Voltron blocking the ground and pound.
Slippers looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Slippers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Slippers's cut.
That's time! Voltron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Slippers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Voltron leaves Slippers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slippers shoots for a takedown but Voltron saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Voltron is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slippers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magnus Voltron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Slippers.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slippers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slippers is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slippers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Voltron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slippers was well out of range. Poor timing from Voltron.
Voltron displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Magnus Voltron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Slippers.
Voltron blocks a head kick by Slippers.
Slippers throws a body punch but Voltron moves out of range.
Slippers throws a sloppy head kick and Voltron moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slippers looks to land a right hand but Voltron moved out of range.
Voltron takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slippers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slippers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slippers throws a lazy right hand but Voltron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Slippers misses.
Slippers throws a nice looking combination but Voltron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Slippers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voltron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Slippers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slippers misses with a combination
and Voltron counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Slippers misses with a low kick as Voltron jumps back.
Slippers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slippers throws a sloppy head kick and Voltron moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Slippers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slippers throws a head kick but Voltron moves out of range.
Slippers throws a series of punches but Voltron moves out of range.
Slippers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Voltron avoids it really well and circles away.
Slippers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Voltron counter with a right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Slippers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Voltron has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Voltron and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slippers swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Voltron showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Voltron has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Voltron!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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24
196 lbs
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20
190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikey Pepper!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pepper blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kennedy. Pepper shrugs it off though.
Pepper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kennedy swivels and escapes.
Pepper slips a jab and a cross from Kennedy.
Pepper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kennedy swivels and escapes.
Pepper tries to clinch but Kennedy moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Kennedy.
Nice sprawl there from Kennedy as Pepper shoots in.
Karl Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Pepper.
Pepper checks a leg kick.
Kennedy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pepper. That did some damage!
Pepper shoots in and drives through. Kennedy sprawls well.
Pepper tries to clinch but Kennedy is having none of it.
No luck for Pepper with that takedown attempt.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pepper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kennedy instigates a clinch.
Pepper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kennedy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kennedy rushes Pepper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kennedy lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy misses with a knee to the head.
Kennedy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kennedy smiles and moves away.
Pepper checks a leg kick nicely.
Kennedy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pepper managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy.
Pepper fails to pull guard.
Pepper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kennedy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the head but Pepper blocks with his arms.
Kennedy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pepper is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kennedy to the mat. Kennedy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Kennedy wants to stand but Pepper is controlling the position.
Pepper wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving.
Pepper looking to sit in guard and control but Kennedy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kennedy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kennedy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pepper looks gassed!
Kennedy wants to stand but Pepper is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kennedy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pepper.
Pepper misses with a takedown attempt - Kennedy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pepper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kennedy. Kennedy obviously looking to wear him down.
Kennedy tries to clinch there but Pepper circles away.
Kennedy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kennedy landing knees to the head.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Kennedy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but Pepper blocks it.
Kennedy tries to break free but Pepper pushes him back against the cage.
Kennedy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kennedy looking to throw knees to the head but Pepper is blocking nicely.
Kennedy prevents the takedown attempt.
Pepper can't get the takedown.
Pepper tries to pull guard but Kennedy holds him up against the cage and eventually Pepper drops back down to his feet.
Kennedy breaks the clinch.
Kennedy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mikey Pepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pepper gets the takedown into side control.
Kennedy pushes Pepper away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pepper gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pepper connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kennedy some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy tries to escape but Pepper is in control.
Pepper tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pepper prevents Kennedy from escaping the position.
Pepper wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kennedy, who protects the arm well.
Pepper sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kennedy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kennedy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pepper shoots for a takedown but Kennedy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kennedy moves into the clinch.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kennedy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kennedy tries to throw a body punch but Pepper avoids it by throwing Kennedy back against the cage.
Kennedy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Kennedy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pepper drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kennedy wants to stand up but Pepper is controlling him.
Pepper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kennedy wants to stand and escape but Pepper is having none of it.
Kennedy has momentary wrist control but Pepper slips an elbow through the middle.
Pepper postures up in Kennedy's guard and throws a big left but Kennedy blocks it.
Kennedy wriggles free and stands up.
Pepper shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kennedy is trying to defend but Pepper finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kennedy pushes Pepper off looking to stand but Pepper dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pepper stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kennedy to get to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pepper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kennedy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kennedy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pepper asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pepper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pepper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pepper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pepper in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kennedy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pepper is controlling him well.
Pepper misses with the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pepper shoots in but no luck this time.
Kennedy tries to clinch there but Pepper circles away.
Pepper shoots in but Kennedy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pepper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kennedy pushes Pepper up against the cage in a clinch.
Pepper takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the head but Pepper blocks with his arms.
Pepper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kennedy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karl Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Pepper.
Kennedy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kennedy gets through Pepper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pepper blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy lands a knee to the body.
Pepper jumps guard and drags Kennedy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kennedy wants to stand but Pepper is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pepper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pepper doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pepper is trying to keep Kennedy in close.
Pepper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kennedy stands up and waves to Pepper to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pepper is defended easily by Kennedy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kennedy. That's going to slow Pepper down.
Pepper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kennedy cracks the inside of Pepper's front leg.
Pepper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kennedy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pepper shoots for a takedown but Kennedy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kennedy is looking to clinch.
Pepper tries to clinch
and Kennedy counters with a right hand to the body.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pepper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pepper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pepper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kennedy did well to prevent Pepper getting side control.
Kennedy kicks off Pepper and gets to his feet.
A good leg kick by Kennedy.
Pepper shoots in looking for a takedown. Kennedy tries to sprawl out of it but Pepper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kennedy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Karl Kennedy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kennedy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kennedy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
Kennedy looking to throw knees to the head but Pepper is blocking nicely.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pepper is defending well for now.
Pepper has clasped his hands together around Kennedy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kennedy pushes Pepper away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pepper gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pepper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pepper wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kennedy, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pepper tries for a kimura but Kennedy is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pepper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pepper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kennedy is trying to buck Pepper off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pepper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kennedy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kennedy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pepper tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kennedy has managed to clinch.
Pepper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pepper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pepper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kennedy prevents it.
Pepper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kennedy smiles and moves away.
Horrible takedown by Pepper or perhaps it was just good defense by Kennedy which made him look bad.
Karl Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Pepper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper tries to clinch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pepper.
Kennedy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kennedy wants it to stay on the feet.
Kennedy moves into the clinch.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but Pepper blocks it.
A knee to the head by Kennedy.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but Pepper blocks it.
Mikey Pepper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pepper successfully pulls guard.
Pepper throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kennedy uses it to pass to side control.
Kennedy decides to stand back up.
Kennedy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pepper if he has to take too many more of those.
Karl Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pepper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kennedy swivels and escapes.
Kennedy leaves Pepper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kennedy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kennedy's waist but Kennedy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pepper off to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kennedy.
Pepper walks into a left hand.
Kennedy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pepper shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kennedy clobbers Pepper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pepper takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kennedy.
Karl Kennedy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pepper takes the fight into the clinch.
Kennedy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pepper tries for a takedown but Kennedy manages to get underhooks.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Kennedy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kennedy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pepper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pepper managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy.
Pepper goes for a takedown attempt but Kennedy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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!
Kennedy clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Kennedy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kennedy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Kennedy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Harkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Siuta (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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25
285 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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24
282 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladamir Harkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Siuta!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harkonen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Siuta is trying to defend but Harkonen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Siuta is controlling Harkonen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Harkonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Siuta's head.
Siuta moves into full guard.
Siuta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harkonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harkonen trying to control but Siuta is working from the bottom.
Harkonen thows a big elbow that misses.
Siuta trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Siuta misses with a takedown attempt
and Harkonen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Siuta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siuta looking for a sweep. Not yet Siuta, not yet.
Harkonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Siuta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harkonen.
Siuta wants to sweep but no luck.
Siuta wants to control the position but Harkonen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Siuta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harkonen pulls his head out easily.
Harkonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harkonen lands a nice short elbow.
Siuta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harkonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harkonen thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Siuta to regain full guard.
Siuta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Siuta holds on and takes a little breather.
Siuta keeping moving, preventing Harkonen from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siuta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siuta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harkonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Siuta keeping full guard, as Harkonen tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harkonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siuta.
Siuta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harkonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Siuta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siuta misses with a low kick.
Siuta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harkonen moves out of range as Siuta throws a body kick.
Harkonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Siuta gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Siuta is trying to keep Harkonen in close.
Harkonen throws and elbow that misses. Siuta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harkonen's guard. Nice move by Siuta!
Siuta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siuta trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Harkonen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Harkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Siuta.
Siuta throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Harkonen escapes and throws Siuta's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Harkonen trying to control the action but Siuta is working from the bottom.
Siuta prevents Harkonen from improving position.
Siuta is not content to let Harkonen control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladamir Harkonen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Harkonen slips under a jab.
Siuta misses with a jab to the body
and Harkonen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Siuta!
Harkonen avoids the attempt from Siuta to control.
Harkonen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Harkonen cracks Siuta with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siuta is in a horrible position here. Harkonen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Harkonen looking to control but Siuta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siuta wants to control but Harkonen is having none of it.
Siuta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Harkonen landing strikes from the mount and Siuta is in trouble!
Siuta is in a horrible position here. Harkonen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Siuta wants to control but Harkonen is having none of it.
Siuta is working to get back to half guard.
Siuta tries to lock up and control but Harkonen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Harkonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harkonen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Siuta looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siuta in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkonen landing strikes from the mount and Siuta is in trouble!
Harkonen trying to control but Siuta is having none of it.
Siuta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harkonen looking to finish Siuta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Siuta!
Harkonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Siuta is looking to escape.
Harkonen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Siuta?
Siuta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harkonen lands a big shot there that rocks Siuta but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkonen tries to push Siuta's head away but Siuta is holding on tight.
Harkonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harkonen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Siuta 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.
Harkonen wants to take a breather but Siuta is having none of it.
Harkonen moves into full mount! Siuta won't be happy about that!
Vladamir Harkonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harkonen avoids the attempt from Siuta to control.
Harkonen working Siuta over with strikes here.
Harkonen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Siuta?
Harkonen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Siuta hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siuta is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Harkonen.
Harkonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siuta can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harkonen cracks Siuta with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Harkonen landing punches.
Siuta is breathing heavily.
Harkonen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Siuta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Harkonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siuta keeps working.
Harkonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harkonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Harkonen seems content to control.
Siuta won't allow Harkonen to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladamir Harkonen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Harkonen shoots in for a takedown but Siuta shows good takedown defense.
Siuta feints and then cracks Harkonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harkonen down.
Siuta throws a hook but Harkonen blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Harkonen blocks the low kick.
Siuta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harkonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Siuta.
Siuta throws a push kick but Harkonen slaps the foot to one side.
Harkonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harkonen passes into half guard.
Siuta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Siuta trying to control from the bottom.
Siuta is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Harkonen is staying active.
Harkonen wants to free his trapped foot but Siuta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Harkonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harkonen moves nicely into side control.
Harkonen moves into full mount!
Vladamir Harkonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Siuta is looking to escape.
Siuta tries to hold on but Harkonen postures up.
Siuta is trying desperately to improve position.
Harkonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Siuta can't escape the position.
Harkonen controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siuta is squirming around, avoiding Harkonen's attempts to control the action.
Siuta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jack Siuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siuta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harkonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siuta wants to control but Harkonen is having none of it.
Siuta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harkonen avoids the attempt from Siuta to control.
Harkonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Harkonen wants to control the pace but Siuta is squirming around nicely.
Siuta throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Harkonen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Harkonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Siuta is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harkonen controlling the position easily from mount.
Harkonen blocks Siuta's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladamir Harkonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harkonen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladamir Harkonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rulk Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Lide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Circle Jerks - Wild in the Streets. Rulk Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rulk Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drake Lide!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie lands a with a good body shot.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Lide looks gassed!
Lide takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drake Lide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Lide takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Gracie cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rulk Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Kalwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Wynd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalwa comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - I'm Broken. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Kalwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Wynd!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalwa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wynd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wynd rushes Kalwa and presses him up against the cage.
Wynd gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kalwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalwa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wynd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kalwa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kalwa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wynd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wynd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalwa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kalwa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wynd throws and elbow that misses. Kalwa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wynd's guard. Nice move by Kalwa!
Wynd throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Wynd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalwa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wynd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kalwa has managed to get both his arms back between Wynd's legs - danger averted.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kalwa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wynd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wynd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalwa.
Kalwa misses with a two punch combination.
Kalwa cracks Wynd with a right hand to the side of the head.
A combination from Kalwa does no damage.
Kalwa tries to bum rush Wynd with a series of wild strikes but Wynd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kalwa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kalwa looks to land a combination but Wynd avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wynd.
Kalwa swinging wildly here.
Kalwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wynd was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalwa.
Kalwa throws a right hand that Wynd ducks under and follows up with a left that Wynd also avoids with ease.
Kalwa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kalwa throws the left hand but Wynd avoids the punch easily.
Kalwa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kalwa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wynd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kalwa's guard.
Wynd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wynd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wynd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wynd throwing strikes from guard but Kalwa blocks nicely.
Kalwa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wynd won't allow Kalwa to sweep him here.
Wynd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kalwa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wynd, into his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wynd can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wynd lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kalwa!
Wynd looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wynd misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wynd cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wynd lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Kalwa! Wynd sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Kalwa and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hector Wynd!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Nieddds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kharkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharkov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by From Sun's Angle. This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Nieddds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Kharkov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nieddds dodges the punch combination from Kharkov.
Bobby Nieddds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nieddds bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nieddds throws a right and a left that Kharkov avoids nicely.
Nieddds misses with the combination.
Nieddds slaps away a takedown attempt from Kharkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nieddds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nieddds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kharkov swinging wildly here.
Nieddds throws the left hand but Kharkov avoids the punch easily.
Nieddds just misses with a punch to the body.
Nieddds digs a good hook to Kharkov's body.
Kharkov ducks under a wild hook from Nieddds.
A cross from Nieddds lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Kharkov as he connects with a hook.
Kharkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nieddds misses with a combination
letting Kharkov counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharkov dives in and grabs Nieddds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nieddds pushes down on Kharkov's head and hops out.
Kharkov wants to clinch.
Nieddds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kharkov misses with a body shot
and Nieddds counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by Nieddds.
Kharkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kharkov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A combination from Kharkov does no damage.
No joy there for Nieddds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nieddds fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kharkov is rocked!
Nieddds throws a jab but it's blocked by Kharkov.
Nieddds looks to score with a jab to the body but Kharkov is just out of range.
Kharkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nieddds scores with a nice right hand.
Kharkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Nieddds finish him?
Bobby Nieddds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nieddds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kharkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nieddds.
Kharkov seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circling - Nieddds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nieddds lands a big uppercut and Kharkov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kharkov looks OK. Nieddds waves Kharkov back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov looks up at the clock. Bad move! Nieddds lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kharkov. Nieddds pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Nieddds!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gage R (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolph Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke has chosen Pink Floyd - Money as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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182 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gage R!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randolph Duke!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke tries to clinch but R is having none of it.
Gage R seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duke shoots in for a double leg but R sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duke.
R clinches.
Duke pushes off an throws an elbow but R leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
R misses with a body punch.
A short right from R.
R wants a takedown.
R stalling against the cage.
Duke tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gage R has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randolph Duke.
Duke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
R misses with a body punch.
Duke tries to pull guard but R won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Duke just misses with a elbow thrown towards R's brow.
Duke is working for takedown but R is calmly controlling the position for now.
R avoiding damage as Duke throws knees to the body.
R gets underhooks to prevent Duke's takedown attempt.
Duke gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Duke has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of R is proving hard to escape from.
Duke drops back looking for a leg! R is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and R manages to kick Duke off! Duke jumps back into R's guard.
Duke looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
R trying to control the position.
R is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
R lands with a punch from half guard.
R works his way into full mount!
R pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
R controlling from the full mount.
R working Duke over with strikes here.
R controlling from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
R thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
R lands a heavy elbow.
Duke is in a horrible position here. R smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Duke is in all sorts of trouble here.
R lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
R landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, R cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Duke is rocked!
R sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
R goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Duke is on top in guard.
Duke has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of R is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duke wants to pass the guard but R is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gage R dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
R gets a takedown into half guard.
R stalling.
Gage R overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
R is nestled in close to Duke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
R not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
R is controlling the pace.
R is trying to control. Duke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
R working the head and body with strikes.
R is looking to stall here but Duke recovers full guard.
Duke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. R gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
R with a flurry of punches that miss.
R throwing strikes but missing.
R is looking to work some ground and pound but Duke has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
R throws a strike but Duke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Duke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! R is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! R has escaped and now he's on top!
R chips away with some ground and pound.
R looking to sit in guard and control but Duke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Duke preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on R, up you get!
Duke wants to clinch
and R counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
R is taking a breather. Duke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
R thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duke's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. R lands a nice short elbow.
R throwing shots but Duke is blocking nicely.
Duke tries to kick R off but R keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gage R dominated that second round.
That's time! R's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
R jabbing away but nothing is landing.
R thows a body shot but no joy.
R throws a looping overhand right but Duke ducks down to avoid it.
R just misses with a punch to the body.
R moves into range and clinches up with Duke.
Duke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from R.
Duke tries to pull guard but R holds him up against the cage and eventually Duke drops back down to his feet.
R tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. R avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
R stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Duke tries to score a body lock takedown but R shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gage R has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randolph Duke.
R lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duke.
R lands with a short shot to the head.
Duke stops a takedown attempt from R.
R lands with a light punch inside.
R slows down the pace here.
Duke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as R walks away with a smile on his face. Duke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
R waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duke.
R lands a jab-cross combination.
R looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Duke!
R trying to control but Duke is having none of it.
R landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
R jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Duke is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Duke and R has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Duke dodges the ground and pound from R.
R wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duke keeps working.
R looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
R working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
R working the ground and pound from side control.
R is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Duke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Duke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked R off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Duke is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. R knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften R for a finish.
Duke is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but R has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Duke is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but R has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Duke not allowing R to control his hands.
Duke looking for the choke from the back.
Duke looking for the RNC.
R trying to control the hands but Duke breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gage R clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
R stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
R tries to close the distance and clinch but Duke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
R misses the jab.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch but R swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duke tries to move into range but R moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Duke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by R.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. R manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Duke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
R bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duke's guard.
Duke is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as R accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
R thows a big elbow that misses.
R lands a couple of digs.
R has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
R works over Duke with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as R accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Duke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and R defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
R connects with a couple of short punches.
R missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
R wants to control from the top but Duke keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. R defends it easily.
R postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
R sitting in guard here, content to control.
Duke keeping moving, preventing R from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
R dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
R has closed the distance and engaged Duke in a clinch.
Duke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Duke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. R is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
R jumps guard but Duke stands there with R around his waist. R gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from R.
Duke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
R stops a takedown attempt from Duke.
Gage R has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randolph Duke.
R gets underhooks to prevent Duke's takedown attempt.
R is leaning against Duke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
R lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gage R had his way with Randolph Duke in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by R.
Duke regains half guard there - taking advantage of R's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
R is trying to work for a kimura but Duke is defending well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
R is trying to control. Duke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
R stalling away here and it's allowed Duke to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
R working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duke's head.
R throws a strike but Duke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
R looking for a sweep. Not yet R, not yet.
Duke passes into half guard.
Duke seems to be working for a kimura but R defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke moves into full mount! R won't be happy about that!
R is looking to improve his position but Duke isn't that keen on the idea.
Duke avoids the attempt from R to control.
Duke is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. R can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Duke has control of R's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and R regains control of the situation pretty easily.
R can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
R is working hard here to advance position.
Duke has control of R's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and R regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Duke goes for an armbar but R turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from R.
R trying to control but Duke is working from the bottom.
Randolph Duke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gage R is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duke has momentary wrist control but R slips an elbow through the middle.
R is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
R passes Duke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gage R showed his dominance in that final round.
Well R 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gage R!
Gage R retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Truman Roosevelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turner has chosen All I Do Is Win as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Truman Roosevelt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, CJ Turner!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roosevelt throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Roosevelt misses with a leg kick.
Roosevelt throws a wild body kick that Turner sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner tests Roosevelt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Turner lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick by Roosevelt misses
and Turner counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roosevelt stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roosevelt throws a head kick that misses
and Turner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roosevelt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosevelt misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Roosevelt.
Roosevelt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Turner if he has to take too many more of those.
Roosevelt misses with a jab to the body
and Turner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roosevelt throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roosevelt.
Turner looks gassed!
Roosevelt fakes the leg kick and cracks Turner in the body.
Roosevelt catches Turner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roosevelt scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt throws a head kick that misses
and Turner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roosevelt scores with a head kick.
Turner is rocked!
Roosevelt drops Turner with a huge uppercut! Turner drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Roosevelt is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Truman Roosevelt!
Truman Roosevelt retains his lightweight title!
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