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INY Challengers XII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Steinberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Torrens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Steinberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Torrens!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steinberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torrens tries to move into range but Steinberg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Torrens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Torrens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steinberg misses with a wild body shot.
Torrens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steinberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Torrens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torrens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Torrens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steinberg on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Steinberg.
Steinberg misses with a low kick as Torrens jumps back.
Torrens throws a head kick that misses.
Torrens dodges the punch combination from Steinberg.
Steinberg throws a wild body kick that Torrens sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrens is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Steinberg.
Steinberg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Torrens throws a push kick but Steinberg slaps the foot to one side.
Torrens falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steinberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Steinberg is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Torrens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steinberg misses with a hook.
Steinberg tries to keep at a distance but Torrens has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Steinberg.
A right hand to the body from Torrens.
Good body shot from Torrens.
A body shot lands from Torrens.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steinberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steinberg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steinberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steinberg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steinberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Steinberg.
Steinberg trying to stall but Torrens improves his position.
Torrens has a couple of punches blocked by Steinberg.
Torrens trying to land knees to the body.
Torrens lands with a short shot to the head.
Steinberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steinberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steinberg throws a sloppy head kick
and Torrens counters with a three punch combo that has Steinberg backing up. Steinberg nods at Torrens to acknowledge the strikes.
Steinberg scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Steinberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torrens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Steinberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Torrens wants to clinch up but Steinberg keeps it at a distance.
Torrens gets tackled into the cage by Steinberg. Steinberg maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steinberg.
Steinberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steinberg taking a breather.
Torrens using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steinberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Torrens.
Torrens tries to throw a body punch but Steinberg avoids it by throwing Torrens back against the cage.
Torrens misses with a punch on the inside.
Steinberg working hard to break the clinch.
Torrens tries a knee to the head but Steinberg blocks it.
Torrens landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Steinberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torrens's efforts to push away.
Nice elbow from Steinberg.
Torrens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steinberg's elbow.
Steinberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steinberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Torrens throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steinberg blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steinberg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Torrens tries to work over Steinberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steinberg lands with a left to the head.
Torrens has had enough of the clinch but Steinberg keeps him there for the moment.
Torrens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steinberg's elbow.
Steinberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torrens scores a nice knee to the body.
Torrens prevents Steinberg from breaking the clinch.
Torrens looking to stall.
Torrens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steinberg pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steinberg blocks a body shot from Torrens.
Steinberg scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonathan Torrens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Steinberg as he connects with a hook.
Torrens misses with a head kick.
Steinberg throws a wild body kick that Torrens sees coming a mile off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steinberg checks a leg kick.
Torrens blocks the body kick.
Steinberg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Torrens tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Torrens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Torrens tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Steinberg.
Steinberg connects with a nice looking jab.
Torrens tries to clinch but Steinberg moves out of range.
Steinberg lands a head shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Torrens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Steinberg.
Still in the clinch, Torrens scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Steinberg.
Steinberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Torrens is trying to push Steinberg away but Steinberg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Torrens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steinberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torrens.
Steinberg lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steinberg.
Steinberg slowing the pace effectively.
Steinberg managing to block the knees to the body from Torrens.
Nice body punch from Steinberg.
Torrens is breathing heavily.
Torrens missing with knees to the body.
Torrens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steinberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torrens's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrens working aggressively here.
Steinberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Torrens tries to work over Steinberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steinberg avoids the elbow strike from Torrens, against the cage.
Torrens landing knees to the body.
Torrens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steinberg's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steinberg blocks a body shot from Torrens.
Steinberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Torrens struggles to land a body shot inside as Steinberg controls his hands.
Steinberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steinberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Torrens can't break the clinch.
Torrens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steinberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torrens walks into a left hand.
Torrens tries to close the distance and clinch but Steinberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Torrens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steinberg moves into the clinch.
Steinberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Torrens working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Torrens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steinberg avoids it.
Steinberg just leaning against Torrens, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Steinberg.
Steinberg prevents Torrens from breaking the clinch.
Torrens working hard to break the clinch.
Steinberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steinberg has managed to clinch.
Torrens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrens trying to land knees to the body.
Torrens misses with a knee to the head.
Torrens lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steinberg taking a breather.
Torrens taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Steinberg.
Steinberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Torrens is rocked!
Steinberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steinberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Torrens is still on wobbly legs! Can Steinberg finish him?
Torrens throws a head punch that misses.
Steinberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steinberg prevents a body shot from Torrens.
Torrens misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torrens takes a shot to the head.
Steinberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Steinberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torrens backwards.
Steinberg stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Steinberg dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Steinberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torrens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Torrens seems to have recovered his senses.
Torrens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Torrens both land. Nice combination.
Steinberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frank Steinberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Steinberg moves into range and clinches up with Torrens.
Torrens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steinberg.
Steinberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torrens's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Steinberg has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Steinberg stalls.
Steinberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torrens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steinberg taking a breather.
Torrens lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinberg blocks a body shot from Torrens.
Torrens manages to break the clinch.
Steinberg swings for the body but Torrens moves out of range.
Torrens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steinberg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steinberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Steinberg scores with a jab. Torrens acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steinberg misses with a kick to the body.
Steinberg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steinberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Steinberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Torrens tries to clinch up but Steinberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Torrens fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steinberg.
Torrens is looking to land body kicks.
Torrens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steinberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Torrens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steinberg lands with a right hand.
Torrens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steinberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Torrens is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steinberg looks to land a combination but Torrens avoids it well.
Steinberg clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steinberg.
Steinberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torrens.
Torrens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steinberg scores with a jab to the body.
Torrens misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinberg misses with a double jab.
Steinberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steinberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torrens's efforts to push away.
Steinberg is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Steinberg blocks an elbow strike.
Steinberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Steinberg.
Steinberg is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Torrens throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Steinberg.
Steinberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steinberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torrens backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Torrens misses with a punch to the body.
Torrens trying to stall but Steinberg improves his position.
Torrens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steinberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Steinberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steinberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torrens. That did some damage!
Frank Steinberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steinberg checks a leg kick.
Steinberg lands an overhand right.
Steinberg misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steinberg moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torrens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torrens tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steinberg counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Steinberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steinberg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Steinberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between KC Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm's entrance music is Boom-POD. A fine choice. Terry Bradshaw has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with KC Storm's chin.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, KC Storm!
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, Terry Bradshaw!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm wants to clinch.
Bradshaw moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Storm closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bradshaw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bradshaw lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Storm is rocked!
Storm closes the distance but Bradshaw moves to the side
and Bradshaw counters with a big right hand! Oh Storm is in trouble here! Bradshaw follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Bradshaw!
A very excited looking Terry Bradshaw rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Wheelock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irving Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wheelock comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Tranquility-Lost to apathy. 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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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Wheelock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Irving Brown!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheelock shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wheelock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wheelock shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Wheelock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wheelock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Wheelock persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Wheelock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown throws a head kick that misses
and Wheelock counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brown's guard now.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Wheelock from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wheelock's guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Wheelock keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wheelock wants to improve his position but instead Brown has moved into half guard.
Brown wants to take a breather but Wheelock is having none of it.
Wheelock wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Wheelock wants to get back to his feet.
Wheelock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown controlling the action here.
Wheelock wants to get back to his feet.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wheelock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brown stops Wheelock from standing up.
Wheelock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Wheelock is breathing heavily.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brown gets to his feet. Wheelock looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wheelock.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wheelock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wheelock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wheelock somewhat.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Wheelock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brown. Wheelock shrugs it off though.
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wheelock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid body kick from Brown.
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Wheelock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wheelock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wheelock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wheelock somewhat.
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wheelock takes a step back to recover.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown lands with a kick to the temple. Wheelock shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wheelock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No luck for Wheelock with that takedown attempt.
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wheelock.
Brown throws a nice head kick!
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Wheelock's front leg but catches the back leg as Wheelock tries to avoid it.
Brown scores with a kick to the midsection.
Frank Wheelock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown thuds his shin into the meat of Wheelock's side.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irving Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brown scores with a head kick.
It looks like Frank Wheelock has been cut.
Wheelock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brown.
Wheelock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wheelock fails with the takedown.
Brown thuds his shin into the meat of Wheelock's side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Wheelock off balance momentarily.
Irving Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wheelock will feel that in the morning.
Wheelock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheelock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Wheelock's head back.
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brown throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat.
Brown cracks the inside of Wheelock's front leg.
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.
Wheelock tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brown.
Jab from Brown.
Brown feints and then cracks Wheelock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wheelock down.
Brown tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Wheelock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wheelock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brown jabs Wheelock right on the nose. Wheelock blinks but takes it well.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brown feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wheelock's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brown.
Brown throws a nice head kick!
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Wheelock's front leg but catches the back leg as Wheelock tries to avoid it.
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wheelock momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Wheelock down.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheelock throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Wheelock tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Brown.
Brown lands a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
A solid body kick from Brown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Wheelock down.
Wheelock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Brown.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Wheelock down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
Wheelock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown connects with a leg kick. Wheelock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brown.
Wheelock fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Wheelock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wheelock takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Wheelock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Wheelock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Wheelock's front leg but catches the back leg as Wheelock tries to avoid it.
Brown scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irving Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Wheelock's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brown throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wheelock closes the distance and clinches.
Wheelock can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brown.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
Brown lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brown obliges.
Brown content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wheelock takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brown is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brown gets underhooks to prevent Wheelock's takedown attempt.
Brown just leaning against Wheelock, taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
Wheelock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Wheelock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown lands a knee to the body.
Wheelock is looking for a takedown.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brown connects with a knee to the head.
Brown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brown takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brown lands a good knee to the midsection. Wheelock won't want to take too many of those.
Wheelock being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheelock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Brown landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brown landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wheelock.
Brown is pushing Wheelock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brown obliges.
Brown crunches a lovely knee into Wheelock's ribcage.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brown lands a knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brown takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Wheelock.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
Brown landing knees to the body.
Brown landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wheelock letting Brown take a breather here.
Wheelock wants to take the fight to the mat but Brown manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Brown to work.
Irving Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wheelock.
Brown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Irving Brown.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Wheelock shoots in.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat.
Frank Wheelock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown thumps Wheelock with a low kick.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wheelock.
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irving Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brown winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irving Brown!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shavo Odin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Macino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Macino will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shavo Odin!
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, Marcus Macino!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macino misses with a leg kick
and Odin counters with a straight right hand.
Odin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macino.
Macino throws a series of punches but Odin avoids them all with ease.
Odin slips a jab and a cross from Macino.
Macino throws a right hand that Odin ducks under and follows up with a left that Odin also avoids with ease.
Macino avoids the body shot from Odin.
Macino scores with a one two! Odin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Shavo Odin has been cut.
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!
Macino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Odin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Macino is trying to stand up here but Odin is controlling him well.
Odin controlling the pace.
Macino is trying to stand up here but Odin is controlling him well.
Odin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Odin is looking to take a break and control but Macino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macino has hold of Odin's hands but Odin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Odin working Macino over with strikes.
Macino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Odin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Odin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macino keeps working.
Well, if Odin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Macino is not content to let Odin control the position.
Macino pushes Odin off looking to stand but Odin dives back in and keeps control.
Odin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Odin content to control rather than advance.
Odin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Odin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Macino wants to stand back up but Odin manages to pass into side control.
Odin scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odin landing strikes.
Odin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Odin landing a few strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odin is staying tight to Macino's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Odin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Odin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Odin scoring with punches and elbows.
Macino wants to get back to his feet.
Odin controls the position.
Odin landing strikes.
Macino taking punishment in the form of punches.
Odin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Odin trying to control the action but Macino is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odin staying calm.
Odin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Macino some visible discomfort.
Macino takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odin scores with punches from side control.
Macino takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Macino gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Odin controlling the pace for now.
Macino takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shavo Odin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shavo Odin's cut.
That's time! Odin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Odin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Macino.
Macino just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus Macino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Macino tries to move into range but Odin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Odin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Macino under the eye.
Macino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Macino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Odin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Macino circles away.
Odin avoids the head kick by Macino.
Macino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Odin.
Odin shoots in and gets a takedown into Macino's guard.
Odin tries to free his leg and advance position but Macino is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odin stays in close to Macino's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Macino keeping full guard, as Odin tries to pass.
Macino wants to get back to his feet but Odin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Odin throws a big elbow that misses.
Odin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Odin stands up over Macino, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Odin 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.
Odin trying to control but Macino is working from the bottom.
Macino wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Odin manages to pass to side control.
Macino on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Macino is trying to stand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macino has hold of Odin's hands but Odin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Odin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Odin wants to take a breather but Macino is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Odin lands a nice short elbow.
Odin wants to free his trapped foot but Macino is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Odin seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odin passes to full mount!
Odin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Macino's face.
Odin controlling the pace for now.
Odin with shots to the head and body - Macino looks very uncomfortable down there.
Odin raining down shots from the mount!
It looks like Marcus Macino has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macino is in a horrible position here. Odin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Macino is rocked!
Macino is breathing heavily.
Odin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Odin lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odin drops a big elbow. That's hurt Macino! More shots from Odin and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shavo Odin!
Shavo Odin made sure to mention his sponsor, BioPharm Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volg Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volg Zangief is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Volg Zangief!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zangief tries to clinch but Arnold is having none of it.
Zangief tries to clinch up.
Arnold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zangief misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volg Zangief seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnold fails to land the takedown.
Zangief has Arnold up against the cage in a clinch.
Zangief is stalling here.
Zangief landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Arnold is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zangief using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zangief working Arnold over with knees to the body.
Zangief utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zangief pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arnold shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zangief throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zangief instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief manages to break the clinch.
Zangief tries to clinch there but Arnold circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arnold.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zangief closes the distance and pushes Arnold back into the cage.
Zangief will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Arnold up against the cage.
Zangief manages to break the clinch.
Zangief tries to clinch but Arnold is having none of it.
Zangief is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zangief misses with a body kick.
Zangief defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arnold.
Horrible takedown by Arnold or perhaps it was just good defense by Zangief which made him look bad.
Zangief fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zangief fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zangief clinches with his opponent.
Zangief landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zangief with a knee to the head.
It looks like Andy Arnold has been cut.
Zangief connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arnold's face.
Zangief with a knee to the head.
Zangief lands a knee to the body.
Zangief drops Arnold with a big knee straight up the middle! Arnold is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Arnold is rocked!
Zangief moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh Arnold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zangief breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zangief has managed to clinch.
Zangief is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zangief has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Arnold - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Zangief, and another! Arnold is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Volg Zangief!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Delroy Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Coke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Delroy Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Coke!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coke shoots in but Holmes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Coke misses with the combination.
Holmes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coke scores a takedown into full mount!
Coke looking to control but Holmes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coke looking to secure an arm triangle but Holmes defends it well.
Coke wants to finish this one by submission but Holmes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Coke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coke is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Holmes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Holmes shrugs it off.
Coke moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Holmes has worked his arm free - good work by Holmes!
Coke swings around for an armbar but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Coke's guard.
Coke is pulling down on Holmes's head. It's preventing any offense from Holmes, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coke keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
Coke pulls Holmes in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Holmes back to the cage. Coke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Coke misses with a two punch combination.
Holmes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coke.
Holmes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coke to score with a decent uppercut.
Holmes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Coke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmes is fending him off so far but Coke persists. Nope, Holmes circles away and we're back to standing.
Holmes avoids the body shot from Coke.
Coke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holmes's waist but Holmes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coke off to one side.
Delroy Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid Coke.
Coke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holmes tries to avoid it but Coke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holmes to the ground. Holmes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coke fails to land with a series of punches.
Coke throws a looping overhand right but Holmes ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Coke misses.
Coke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Holmes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Coke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holmes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes wants to clinch up but Coke keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Holmes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes slips a jab and a cross from Coke.
Sloppy strikes from Holmes. Those never looked like landing.
Kid Coke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coke dives in and grabs Holmes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holmes pushes down on Coke's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Coke 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.
Coke lands a jab to Holmes's midsection.
Coke misses with a straight right.
Holmes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Holmes eats them both and turns towards Coke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice straight punches there by Coke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Coke.
Holmes pushes Coke up against the cage in a clinch.
Coke is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Holmes is defending well.
Holmes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delroy Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Coke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holmes is just riding it out for now. Coke eventually gives up the hold.
Holmes is looking for a sweep. Coke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes wants to sweep but Coke has passed to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Coke tries to move to full mount but Holmes actually manages to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes wants to get back to full guard.
Coke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holmes sees it coming and defends easily.
Coke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Coke wants to work for an arm triangle but Holmes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coke is looking to stall here but Holmes recovers full guard.
Coke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Coke trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Holmes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coke on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coke drops back looking for a leg! Holmes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holmes manages to kick Coke off! Coke jumps back into Holmes's guard.
Coke wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
Coke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Coke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Holmes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Coke does it's job there.
Coke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coke misses with a wild combination.
Coke misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Coke looks to land a combination but Holmes avoids it well.
Coke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kid Coke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coke misses with a low kick.
Holmes throws a leg kick but Coke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Holmes feints and then cracks Coke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coke down.
Coke scores with a three punch combo!
Holmes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holmes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coke checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Holmes. Those never looked like landing.
Holmes throws a head kick but Coke moves out of range.
Coke misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Holmes throws a head kick but Coke moves out of range.
Delroy Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coke jabs Holmes right on the nose. Holmes blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coke throws the left hand but Holmes avoids the punch easily.
Coke misses with a wild body shot.
Coke throws a series of punches but Holmes avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Coke misses.
Coke misses with a looping left.
Holmes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Coke circles away.
Holmes tries to clinch but Coke is having none of it.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Coke circles away and keeps his distance.
Coke avoids the head kick by Holmes.
A leg kick checked by Coke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holmes pinned against the cage. Holmes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holmes leaves Coke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Coke is avoiding it.
Coke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Delroy Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid Coke.
Holmes misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Coke misses.
Holmes leaves Coke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Delroy Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coke's calf.
Coke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Holmes as Coke shoots in.
Holmes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Coke.
Coke feints a jab promting Holmes to slip. Coke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holmes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kid Coke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmes is fending him off so far but Coke persists. Nope, Holmes circles away and we're back to standing.
Holmes is looking to chop away at Coke's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coke with a nice cross.
Coke misses with a double jab.
Coke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holmes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Delroy Holmes.
I think Coke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Coke!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jock Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Babinski Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babinski Jr has chosen Let the bodies hit the floor as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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20
205 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jock Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Babinski Jr!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babinski Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Babinski Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Babinski Jr.
Stark misses with a straight left.
Babinski Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stark closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stark tries for a kimura but Babinski Jr is defending well.
Stark goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Babinski Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stark but great work by Babinski Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is looking to reverse the position.
Stark is working hard here to advance position.
Stark gets back to half guard.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Babinski Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babinski Jr decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Stark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babinski Jr.
Babinski Jr has Stark up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Babinski Jr.
Stark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Babinski Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babinski Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stark goes for a takedown attempt but Babinski Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Babinski Jr lands a nice hook to Stark's body. Stark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Babinski Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Babinski Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babinski Jr tries to clinch up.
Babinski Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Babinski Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babinski Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Babinski Jr.
Stark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Babinski Jr prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jock Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babinski Jr lands a right hand.
Babinski Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Babinski Jr lands a body punch.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark is looking for a takedown.
Babinski Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babinski Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Babinski Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Babinski Jr 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.
Stark looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Stark preventing the sweep.
Stark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Babinski Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stark has Babinski Jr in his guard.
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Babinski Jr passes into half guard.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Babinski Jr tries to stand and escape but Stark is controlling the position.
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Stark is trying to maintain the position but Babinski Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Stark tries to roll over but Babinski Jr keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babinski Jr seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Stark won't allow Babinski Jr to pass to mount.
Stark trying to control from the bottom.
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Babinski Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Stark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Babinski Jr wants to stand up but Stark is controlling the position.
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Stark has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Babinski Jr escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Babinski Jr!
Stark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying to control Babinski Jr's posture but Babinski Jr avoids it.
Stark sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Stark trying to control from the bottom.
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babinski Jr decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jock Stark dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Babinski Jr tries to clinch up but Stark circles away and keeps his distance.
Babinski Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Babinski Jr wants to clinch up but Stark keeps it at a distance.
Stark slips a straight right by Babinski Jr.
Babinski Jr loads up on a big right hand but Stark slips the punch.
Babinski Jr tries to clinch but Stark is having none of it.
Babinski Jr is looking to clinch but Stark is avoiding it.
Stark works Babinski Jr's body with a nice hook.
Stark shoots and misses
and Babinski Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Stark backing up. Stark nods at Babinski Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Babinski Jr does it's job there.
Babinski Jr tries to clinch there but Stark circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babinski Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babinski Jr darts in and clinches Stark up against the cage.
Stark has Babinski Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Babinski Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Babinski Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babinski Jr tries to clinch up.
Stark misses with a hook.
Babinski Jr misses the shot to the body.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babinski Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Babinski Jr to the mat! Babinski Jr manages to get full guard.
Stark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Babinski Jr dives on top into guard.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Babinski Jr from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark looking for subs off his back but Babinski Jr has passed one foot through into half guard.
Babinski Jr trying to mount his opponent but Stark defends it.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Babinski Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Babinski Jr decides to stand up.
Babinski Jr wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babinski Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Babinski Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babinski Jr. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babinski Jr wants to clinch up but Stark keeps it at a distance.
Babinski Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Stark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stark is trying for a kimura here. Babinski Jr looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stark wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jock Stark!
Jock Stark decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George W Bash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Von Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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179 lbs
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182 lbs
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George W Bash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Von Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer throws a hook but Bash avoids it easily.
Bash takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bash gets a double leg takedown into Hammer's guard.
Bash looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammer working a defensive guard here.
Bash trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bash is looking to stand up but Hammer won't let him.
Hammer wants to sweep here but Bash controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bash looking to pass the guard.
Bash is working hard here to advance position.
Bash drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bash jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bash looking to pass the guard.
Hammer wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bash drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bash jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bash trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Bash pushing down on Hammer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bash not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bash frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hammer taking shots to the head.
Hammer is squirming around, avoiding Bash's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bash throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bash sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bash can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammer is looking to escape.
Bash looking for a guillotine from mount but Hammer is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Bash there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bash raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bash with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bash has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bash trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hammer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bash.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer has left one of his arms exposed and Bash doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hammer screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George W Bash!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lupe Pintor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Baby, One More Time - Ten Masked Men as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Very quick |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lupe Pintor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith avoids the body shot from Pintor.
Pintor slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Pintor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Pintor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pintor misses with a two punch combination.
Smith catches Pintor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a series of punches but Pintor moves out of range.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Pintor throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pintor misses with a two punch combination.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pintor.
Pintor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Pintor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Some wild striking there from Pintor.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pintor.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Pintor moved out of range.
Pintor misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith thuds a left hand into Pintor's body.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Corey Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Pintor tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pintor staying out of range there.
Pintor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pintor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pintor thumps Smith with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Pintor on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lupe Pintor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pintor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith lands a head shot.
Pintor moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Pintor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Pintor.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pintor.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Pintor does no damage.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pintor misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pintor. Pintor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pintor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pintor.
Pintor avoids the body shot from Smith.
Pintor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith wants to stand up but Pintor is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Pintor from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pintor tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Pintor drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Pintor off! Pintor jumps back into Smith's guard.
Pintor trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith wants to stand up but Pintor is controlling him.
Pintor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pintor trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lupe Pintor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pintor scores with a nice head shot.
Lupe Pintor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Smith misses.
Pintor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pintor swings widly with a right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pintor counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Pintor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pintor throws out the jab.
Pintor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pintor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Pintor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith feints a jab promting Pintor to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pintor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pintor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pintor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Pintor swinging wildly here.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Pintor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Pintor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pintor punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith 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!
Smith slips a straight right by Pintor.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Pintor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Pintor counters with a two punch combo.
Pintor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corey Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pintor ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pintor throws out the jab.
Pintor throws a right hand that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a series of punches but Pintor moves out of range.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pintor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Pintor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pintor counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Pintor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Pintor counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a jab when Pintor was well out of range.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pintor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pintor. Pintor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pintor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pintor tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pintor.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pintor circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Pintor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Lupe Pintor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pintor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Pintor on that attempt.
Pintor misses with a looping right.
Smith throws a right hand that Pintor ducks under and follows up with a left that Pintor also avoids with ease.
Pintor avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith cracks Pintor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pintor lands a head kick!
Pintor misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Pintor slips the punch.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Pintor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pintor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith misses with the combination.
Pintor misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Smith!
After winning the bout, Corey Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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