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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Steinberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petjka Durak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Petjka Durak!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durak gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Durak working away.
Steinberg regains half guard.
Durak tries to pass to full mount but Steinberg defends it.
Durak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steinberg defending well though.
Steinberg is looking to improve his position.
Steinberg is doing well to control the position and prevent Durak from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steinberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steinberg controlling the position.
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 manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durak is working to get back to half guard.
Steinberg avoids the attempt from Durak to control.
Steinberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Durak is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steinberg's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Frank Steinberg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Durak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steinberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Durak's head.
Durak throws a sloppy head kick and Steinberg moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Durak. Those never looked like landing.
Steinberg tries to score with a low kick but Durak moves his leg out of the way.
Durak lands a head kick!
Steinberg connects with a looping right hand.
Durak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steinberg cracks Durak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steinberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steinberg lands a head shot.
Durak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Steinberg.
Steinberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durak.
Steinberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durak's hands.
Steinberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durak.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steinberg lands an overhand right.
Steinberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Durak is rocked!
Durak gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Steinberg gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Steinberg!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Owen Guerrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ishkabibble Schmukinphart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrier kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Guerrila Radio. Schmukinphart has chosen Walk Like an Egyptian as his entrance music. Ishkabibble Schmukinphart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Guerrier!
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, Ishkabibble Schmukinphart!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Guerrier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guerrier tries to clinch up.
Schmukinphart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guerrier counters with a nice low kick that buckles Schmukinphart's knee momentarily.
Guerrier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrier cracks the inside of Schmukinphart's front leg.
Guerrier slaps away a takedown attempt from Schmukinphart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schmukinphart fails with a takedown attempt.
Owen Guerrier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ishkabibble Schmukinphart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schmukinphart.
Schmukinphart with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guerrier counters with a head kick. That will keep Schmukinphart thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Schmukinphart takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schmukinphart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmukinphart avoids the head kick by Guerrier.
Schmukinphart throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Guerrier was covering up waiting for the punch and Schmukinphart finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Guerrier managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmukinphart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmukinphart throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmukinphart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schmukinphart drops back looking for a leg! Guerrier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Guerrier manages to kick Schmukinphart off! Schmukinphart jumps back into Guerrier's guard.
Guerrier wants to get back to his feet but Schmukinphart is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Guerrier 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.
Guerrier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guerrier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmukinphart fails with a takedown attempt.
Guerrier wants to clinch up but Schmukinphart keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrier tries a head kick but it misses.
Schmukinphart looks for a takedown but Guerrier sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Guerrier rushes Schmukinphart and presses him up against the cage.
Guerrier throws an elbow but it misses.
Guerrier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guerrier tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmukinphart takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Ishkabibble Schmukinphart has been cut.
Guerrier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guerrier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schmukinphart.
Owen Guerrier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ishkabibble Schmukinphart.
Guerrier throws a sloppy head kick and Schmukinphart moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmukinphart with a poor takedown
and Guerrier counters with a slapping leg kick.
Guerrier throws a head kick but Schmukinphart moves out of range.
Guerrier scores with a head kick.
Guerrier scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Guerrier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ishkabibble Schmukinphart's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Guerrier throws a head kick but Schmukinphart moves out of range.
Schmukinphart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guerrier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmukinphart can't get the takedown.
Guerrier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Owen Guerrier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schmukinphart is defended easily by Guerrier.
Owen Guerrier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ishkabibble Schmukinphart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmukinphart misses with a takedown attempt
and Guerrier counters with a head kick. That will keep Schmukinphart thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Schmukinphart fails with a takedown attempt.
Guerrier moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Schmukinphart avoiding damage as Guerrier throws knees to the body.
Guerrier throws a knee to the head but misses.
Guerrier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schmukinphart is defending well for now.
Guerrier gets underhooks to prevent Schmukinphart's takedown attempt.
Guerrier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guerrier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schmukinphart.
Schmukinphart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Guerrier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Owen Guerrier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Schmukinphart is trying to drag Guerrier to the mat but Guerrier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Guerrier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schmukinphart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guerrier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Schmukinphart takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ishkabibble Schmukinphart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Schmukinphart wants to take the fight to the mat but Guerrier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Guerrier leaning against his opponent.
Guerrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Guerrier breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Guerrier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Guerrier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guerrier, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Guerrier!
Owen Guerrier decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Courdoroy Shilenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Mant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mant is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter. 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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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Courdoroy Shilenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Mant!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shilenko misses with a body punch
and Mant counters with a series of strikes. Shilenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shilenko moves to clinch but Mant breaks away
and Mant counters with a right hand to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shilenko!
Mant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shilenko throws a lazy right hand but Mant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shilenko moves forwards but Mant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mant misses with a few strikes there.
Courdoroy Shilenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Shilenko.
Shilenko jabs Mant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shilenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mant throws a right hand that Shilenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Shilenko also avoids with ease.
Mant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shilenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mant looks to score with a jab to the body but Shilenko is just out of range.
Shilenko misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shilenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shilenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Shilenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shilenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shilenko.
Shilenko wants to clinch
and Mant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shilenko throws a looping overhand right but Mant ducks down to avoid it.
Mant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shilenko throws out the jab.
Mant swats away the attempt to clinch by Shilenko.
Mant has Shilenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Shilenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shilenko stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Courdoroy Shilenko.
Shilenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Shilenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mant is defending well for now.
Mant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shilenko has him pressed against the cage.
Shilenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shilenko is stalling here.
Mant is trying to break the clinch but Shilenko is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shilenko misses with a knee to the head.
Shilenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shilenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mants head.
Shilenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Mant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shilenko digs a good body shot into Mant's ribs.
Shilenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shilenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shilenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shilenko misses with a body kick.
Mant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shilenko drops his hands momentarily and Mant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shilenko.
Shilenko throws out a leg kick but Mant moves out of range and Shilenko only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mant throws a body punch but Shilenko moves out of range.
Good exchange - Mant coming out on top.
Mant misses with a double jab.
Mant has managed to clinch.
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!
Shilenko connects with a knee to the head.
Shilenko tries a knee to the head but Mant blocks it.
Mant managing to block the knees to the body from Shilenko.
Mant avoiding damage as Shilenko throws knees to the body.
Shilenko working aggressively here.
Knees to the body from Shilenko.
Mant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shilenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shilenko tries to land a leg kick but Mant saw it coming and moves away.
Mant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Courdoroy Shilenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shilenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shilenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Shilenko.
Shilenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mant wants to get back to striking at distance but Shilenko won't allow it.
Shilenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shilenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Mant controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mant as Shilenko tries to tie him up.
Mant is trying to break the clinch but Shilenko is controlling him.
Shilenko wants to stall.
Shilenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shilenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mant manages to break the clinch.
Shilenko throws a nice looking combination but Mant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mant drives through and clinches with Shilenko against the cage.
Shilenko tries to land a knee to the head but Mant blocks with his arms.
Shilenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mant working hard to break the clinch.
Shilenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shilenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mant is defending well for now.
Shilenko keeps control of Mant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mant wants to break free but Shilenko has control.
Shilenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mant wants to break free but Shilenko has control.
Shilenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shilenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mant is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Shilenko fails to land.
Shilenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shilenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mant is trying to break the clinch but Shilenko is controlling him.
Mant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mant instigates a clinch.
Shilenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shilenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mant wants to get back to striking at distance but Shilenko won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Shilenko.
Mant letting Shilenko take a breather here.
Mant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mant swats away the attempt to clinch by Shilenko.
Courdoroy Shilenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Shilenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mant throws a series of punches but Shilenko avoids them all with ease.
Mant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shilenko counters with an outside leg kick.
Mant has Shilenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Mant is trying to push Shilenko away but Shilenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shilenko landing knees to the head.
It looks like Andy Mant has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mant has had enough of the clinch but Shilenko keeps him there for the moment.
Mant tries to break the clinch but Shilenko is controlling the position.
Shilenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shilenko scores with a knee to the head.
Shilenko keeps control of Mant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Shilenko. Those never looked like landing.
Shilenko tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick lands from Shilenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shilenko is looking to clinch but Mant is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shilenko looks for the body kick but Mant saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Shilenko misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shilenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shilenko clobbers Mant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Courdoroy Shilenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andy Mant's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mant misses with a few strikes there.
Shilenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mant was well out of range. Poor timing from Shilenko.
Shilenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shilenko looks to land a right hand but Mant moved out of range.
Shilenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Mant off the cage and back into range.
Mant slips a straight right by Shilenko.
Mant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shilenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Courdoroy Shilenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shilenko tries a knee to the head but Mant blocks it.
Mant tries to circle away but Shilenko has him pinned against the cage.
Mant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mant is trying to break free.
Mant breaks from the clinch.
Mant throws a combination. Shilenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Shilenko misses.
Mant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shilenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mant circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shilenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andy Mant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shilenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mant has managed to clinch.
Shilenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shilenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A knee to the head by Shilenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shilenko misses with some punches.
Shilenko trying to land knees to the body.
Mant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shilenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mant blocks it with crossed arms.
Mant is trying to force a seperation but Shilenko has the dominant position.
Shilenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mant is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Shilenko as the two fighters clinch.
Mant wants to get back to striking at distance but Shilenko won't allow it.
Mant is trying to break the clinch but Shilenko is controlling him.
Shilenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Mant.
Mant wants to break free but Shilenko has control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mant breaks from the clinch.
Mant has closed the distance and engaged Shilenko in a clinch.
Shilenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mant has had enough of the clinch but Shilenko keeps him there for the moment.
Mant is trying to push Shilenko away but Shilenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shilenko landing knees to the head.
Shilenko landing knees to the head.
Shilenko misses with a knee to the head.
Mant wants to get back to striking at distance but Shilenko won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Shilenko.
Shilenko is looking to control Mant's arms but Mant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shilenko has his back to the cage.
Mant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mant closes the distance and clinches.
Shilenko keeps control of Mant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shilenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Mant counters with a two punch combo.
A jab lands there for Shilenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shilenko tries to clinch but Mant is having none of it.
Mant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shilenko lands a left hand.
Shilenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shilenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mant's face.
Shilenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shilenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shilenko tries to keep at a distance but Mant has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andy Mant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Courdoroy Shilenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mant lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andy Mant.
Well Shilenko 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Courdoroy Shilenko!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zayed Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Hotop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdullah comes into the arena with Kalluri Vaanil blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zayed Abdullah!
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, Warren Hotop!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Abdullah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abdullah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hotop circles away quickly and effectively.
Abdullah rushes Hotop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abdullah has a couple of punches blocked by Hotop.
Abdullah lands a body shot.
Hotop is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hotop blocks an uppercut.
Abdullah misses with the head strike.
A short left from Abdullah.
Abdullah throws a head punch that misses.
Hotop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Abdullah fails to land.
Hotop blocking some punches.
Abdullah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hotop backwards.
It looks like Warren Hotop has been cut.
Abdullah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hotop wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abdullah has him pressed against the cage.
Abdullah throws a punch but it's blocked by Hotop.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hotop.
Abdullah misses with a punch on the inside.
Hotop blocks an elbow strike.
Hotop blocking some punches.
Hotop is looking to break free of the clinch but Abdullah has double underhooks.
Abdullah is stalling here.
Abdullah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hotop backwards.
Hotop takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abdullah lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abdullah lands an elbow that stopped Hotop in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Warren Hotop's cut even more.
Still in the clinch, Abdullah scores with a nice short uppercut.
The cut above Warren Hotop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Hotop's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abdullah misses with a punch on the inside.
Hotop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hotop is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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!
Abdullah throws a punch but it's blocked by Hotop.
Abdullah throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Abdullah lands with a light punch inside.
Hotop is trying to break the clinch but Abdullah is controlling him.
Abdullah scores with a shoulder strike.
Warren Hotop's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hotop is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdullah.
Abdullah tries to work over Hotop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abdullah tries to work over Hotop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah misses with some punches.
Abdullah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abdullah lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Warren Hotop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zayed Abdullah!
In his post fight interview, Zayed Abdullah gave a big smile as he said 'HOPTOP! I HAVE BEAT YOU! I NEVER WANT TO SEE YOU AGAIN! I HOPE YOU DIE! DEAN HOLIDAY, YOUR RUSSIAN IS NEXT!!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cung Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen molliwhopped- Earl Sweatshirt as his entrance music. Cung Lee is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cung Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Williams!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Lee wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cung Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lee back to the cage. Williams follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
A bone on bone clash there as Williams blocks the leg kick.
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Williams has Lee pushed against the cage.
Lee stalling in the clinch.
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!
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Williams avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
Williams tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williams tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Cung Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Williams.
Williams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Williams trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Williams slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lee wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee has managed to clinch.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Nice elbow from Lee.
Lee trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lee into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Lee.
Nice elbow from Lee.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Williams is blocking nicely.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Lee.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Williams looks gassed!
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Williams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Williams takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cung Lee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Williams is blocking nicely.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Williams is blocking nicely.
Cung Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Williams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Williams takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lee as Williams tries to tie him up.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cung Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Williams.
Williams thumps Lee with a low kick.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cung Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Williams avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee prevents a body shot from Williams.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Lee tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Lee pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee with a knee to the head.
Williams blocking some punches.
Lee wants to stall.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
Lee landing knees to the body.
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!
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Lee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Williams is blocking nicely.
Williams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Williams takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Lee stalling in the clinch but Williams improves position.
Williams wants to break free but Lee has control.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Williams is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cung Lee dominated that second 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!
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Lee counters with a nice leg kick.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Williams blocks it.
Lee just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Williams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cung Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Williams.
Lee with a knee to the head.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Lee looking to slow down the pace here.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Marcus Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Williams is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Lee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Williams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Williams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Williams's face.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Williams is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
Lee leaning his opponent against the cage.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Williams has Lee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Williams pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lee tumbling to the mat - Williams dives into Lee's guard.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lee wants to stand up but Williams is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cung Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cung Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Frazier will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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254 lbs
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275 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxim Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons scores with a nice right hand.
Simmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frazier fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Simmons misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simmons's sensitive parts.
Frazier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simmons gets a takedown into half guard.
Simmons throwing shots but Frazier is blocking nicely.
Simmons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Simmons thows a huge punch but Frazier dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but Frazier defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frazier can do anything to dispel that myth.
Simmons is thwarting Frazier's attempts to control the position.
Frazier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Simmons throwing shots but Frazier is blocking nicely.
Frazier is trying to get back to full guard.
Frazier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Simmons.
Simmons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons thows a huge punch but Frazier dodges it nicely.
Simmons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simmons works his foot free and advances to mount.
Simmons looking to finish with strikes here!
Frazier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simmons 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.
Frazier takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Simmons 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons controlling the pace for now.
Simmons punching from mount but Frazier doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Simmons throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Simmons prevents Frazier from getting the reversal.
Simmons throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Frazier because Simmons loaded up on that one.
Simmons is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Frazier is surviving well by controlling Simmons's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frazier is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons with good strikes from the mount here!
Frazier working to try and regain half guard.
Simmons goes for an armbar but Frazier turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Frazier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simmons trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Simmons dominated that round.
That's time! Simmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Frazier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Simmons throws a looping overhand right but Frazier ducks down to avoid it.
Simmons misses with a straight left.
Frazier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simmons.
Simmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frazier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frazier moves out of range of the strikes.
Frazier lands a nice looking body kick.
Simmons is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Frazier's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Frazier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simmons.
Simmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maxim Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons throws the left hand but Frazier avoids the punch easily.
Frazier gets a clinch.
Simmons wants to break free but Frazier has control.
Simmons is working for takedown but Frazier is calmly controlling the position for now.
Simmons wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frazier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simmons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frazier misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Frazier obliges.
Frazier crunches a lovely knee into Simmons's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Frazier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Frazier connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Maxim Simmons has been cut.
Frazier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Frazier crunches a lovely knee into Simmons's ribcage.
Frazier stalling in the clinch but Simmons improves position.
Frazier landing knees to the body.
Frazier controlling the action here for a moment.
Frazier working Simmons over with knees to the body.
Frazier trying to stall but Simmons improves his position.
Frazier landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier connects with a knee to the head.
Frazier connects with a knee to the head.
Simmons wants to break free but Frazier has control.
Frazier landing knees to the head.
Frazier landing knees to the head.
Frazier working Simmons over with knees to the body.
Frazier unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simmons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Joe Frazier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Simmons takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frazier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Simmons is trying to force a seperation but Frazier has the dominant position.
Frazier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Frazier is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Frazier lands a knee to the body.
Frazier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Frazier.
Frazier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simmons is defending well for now.
Frazier avoiding damage.
Frazier keeps control of Simmons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Frazier.
Frazier trying to stall but Simmons improves his position.
Simmons wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frazier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Simmons is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe Frazier.
Simmons misses with an uppercut. Frazier saw that one coming.
Frazier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simmons's sensitive parts.
Joe Frazier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frazier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No joy there for Simmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simmons. That did some damage!
Frazier lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier tries to clinch up but Simmons circles away and keeps his distance.
Frazier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simmons is trying to break the clinch but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.
Simmons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.
Simmons fails to pull guard.
Frazier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Frazier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simmons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Frazier tries to stall but Simmons uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A knee to the head by Frazier.
Simmons is trying to push Frazier away but Frazier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Simmons can't break the clinch.
Simmons is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frazier is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frazier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Frazier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maxim Simmons's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frazier, right into the meat.
Frazier wants to clinch up but Simmons keeps it at a distance.
Simmons on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Frazier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simmons has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Frazier.
Simmons misses with a straight left.
Simmons throws a body punch but Frazier moves out of range.
Frazier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frazier misses with an uppercut.
Frazier misses with a head kick.
Joe Frazier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frazier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frazier clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Frazier.
Frazier avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier has Simmons pressed against the cage, preventing Simmons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Simmons as Frazier tries to tie him up.
Frazier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simmons avoiding damage as Frazier throws knees to the body.
Simmons wants to get back to striking at distance but Frazier won't allow it.
Frazier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Simmons up against the cage.
Simmons is trying to push Frazier away but Frazier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simmons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Frazier tries to land a knee to the head but Simmons blocks with his arms.
Simmons breaks from the clinch.
Simmons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frazier.
Frazier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Frazier avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier lands with a kick to the temple. Simmons shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Frazier darts in and clinches Simmons up against the cage.
Frazier stalling in the clinch but Simmons improves position.
Simmons is trying to break the clinch but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons is looking to take this one to the mat.
Frazier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simmons blocks it with crossed arms.
Frazier tries to land knees in the clinch but Simmons avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Frazier prevents Simmons from breaking the clinch.
Frazier trying to land knees to the body.
Frazier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Frazier manages to break the clinch.
Frazier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Frazier is predictable there
and Simmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Frazier.
Frazier is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simmons uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Simmons. That snapped Frazier's head back.
Simmons throws a jab when Frazier was well out of range.
Frazier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Simmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frazier momentarily.
Simmons scores with a jab to the head.
Simmons throws a right hand that Frazier ducks under and follows up with a left that Frazier also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Simmons checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Simmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frazier moves in looking to clinch but Simmons pushes him off.
Frazier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simmons checks it well.
Simmons misses with a hook.
Simmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frazier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.
Simmons fails to land the takedown.
Frazier throws a leg kick but Simmons moved away.
Frazier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frazier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Simmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simmons is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Simmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frazier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simmons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simmons loads up on a big right hand but Frazier slips the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frazier can pounce on him.
Frazier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simmons.
Frazier tries to close the distance and clinch but Simmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Frazier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frazier 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Frazier!
Joe Frazier very nearly forgot to thank Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $75) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erik Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minoru Uesugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennett comes to the cage accompanied by Illusions. Uesugi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - Fuel. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Minoru Uesugi!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Erik Bennett has been cut.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Uesugi slips a jab and a cross from Bennett.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Bennett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Uesugi swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bennett wants it to stay on the feet.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uesugi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bennett.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Uesugi thuds his right hand into Bennett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Bennett.
Uesugi needs to keep his hands up - Bennett had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi walks into a jab.
Bennett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely.
Bennett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Uesugi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennett moves away.
Bennett lands a nice shot to the body.
Uesugi misses with a hook
and Bennett counters with a stiff right hand.
Bennett swinging wildly here.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi cracks a nice hook into Bennett's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Uesugi counters with a left and a right that stings Bennett.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries to clinch up.
Uesugi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bennett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bennett swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi shoots in but Bennett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Erik Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minoru Uesugi.
Uesugi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bennett.
Bennett lands with an uppercut that bounces Uesugi off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target.
Bennett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett is keen to just control but Uesugi is a slippery customer.
Uesugi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bennett.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Uesugi is trying to maintain the position but Bennett is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi is looking to improve his position.
Uesugi keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Uesugi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bennett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uesugi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uesugi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bennett trying to control the position from guard on top but Uesugi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bennett avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Bennett.
Bennett works the jab nicely.
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uesugi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bennett as he jumps to the side.
Bennett throws out a leg kick but Uesugi moves out of range and Bennett only half commits.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennett.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a low kick but Bennett avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uesugi closes the distance and clinches up with Bennett, looking for a takedown. Uesugi pushes Bennett against the cage but Bennett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Uesugi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uesugi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Uesugi trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Erik Bennett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erik Bennett's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Bennett as Uesugi shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uesugi lands a jab.
Uesugi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bennett connects with a solid leg kick.
Bennett throws the kick towards the body but Uesugi avoids it.
Uesugi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bennett throws a looping overhand right but Uesugi ducks down to avoid it.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennett.
Erik Bennett is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennett slips a jab and a cross from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a solid leg kick but Bennett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Uesugi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
An inside leg kick lands from Bennett.
Uesugi fails with a takedown attempt.
Bennett moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
Bennett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bennett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uesugi throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
Bennett cracks Uesugi with an open hand slap.
Minoru Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi stuns Bennett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Bennett moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Uesugi blocks the leg kick.
Bennett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bennett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Uesugi is out of range.
Bennett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennett staying out of range there.
Bennett connects with a body shot.
Bennett throws a body punch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennett moves away.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Bennett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bennett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi scores with a nice head shot.
Bennett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Uesugi stuns Bennett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bennett tests Uesugi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennett lands a nice hook to Uesugi's body. Uesugi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett blocks a jab.
Uesugi connects with a body shot.
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uesugi.
Erik Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minoru Uesugi.
Uesugi is breathing heavily.
Uesugi thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Uesugi swinging wildly here.
A right-left combo lands from Bennett.
Bennett lands a head shot.
Bennett thows a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi drives through with a takedown into Bennett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bennett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uesugi is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uesugi trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Bennett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erik Bennett's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bennett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Bennett finds it's target.
Uesugi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bennett is out of range and Uesugi settles back down.
Uesugi checks a leg kick.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Bennett ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi lands with a nice body punch.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Bennett throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
Uesugi connects with a crisp jab.
Bennett lands a glancing blow to the side of Uesugi's head.
Uesugi throws a lazy uppercut
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
Bennett is looking to chop away at Uesugi's legs.
Bennett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bennett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennett.
Bennett lands a right hook to the body.
Uesugi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bennett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Uesugi keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
Uesugi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bennett wants to control from the top but Uesugi keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bennett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uesugi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bennett is in close to Uesugi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett trying to control but Uesugi is working from the bottom.
Uesugi controls Bennett momentarily but Bennett frees himself.
Uesugi keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Erik Bennett just wasn't active enough.
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
Bennett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uesugi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Uesugi misses the jab.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Bennett avoids the punch easily.
Erik Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett tries a low kick but Uesugi avoids it.
Bennett misses the jab.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Bennett lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennett throws a jab but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Minoru Uesugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Bennett is out of range.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Bennett's belly button to the back.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Bennett lands a body shot.
Uesugi checks the leg kick.
Bennett sizes up Uesugi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi shoots in but no luck this time.
Uesugi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Bennett ducked under it nicely.
Bennett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Uesugi counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi looks to land a combination but Bennett avoids it well.
Bennett throws a body punch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Bennett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uesugi misses with a left hand
and Bennett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donk. Bennett catches Uesugi right on the button with a cross.
A combination from Bennett does no damage.
Uesugi needs to keep his hands up - Bennett had a free shot at his head there.
Uesugi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bennett counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Bennett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bennett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Bennett!
A relieved looking Erik Bennett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archie Fallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Koontz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fallon comes to the cage accompanied by Between the Hammer and Anvil. The crowd seem to be enjoying Koontz's choice of entrance music: DJ Khaled-Im so hood remix. 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 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archie Fallon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Koontz!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koontz throws a low kick but Fallon avoids it.
Koontz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fallon lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Fallon.
Koontz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fallon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koontz backwards.
Fallon avoiding damage as Koontz throws knees to the body.
Koontz with a knee to the head.
Koontz tries to land a knee to the head but Fallon blocks with his arms.
Fallon misses with a punch to the body.
Koontz blocks an uppercut.
Fallon misses with the head strike.
Fallon scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Fallon.
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!
Fallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koontz's elbow.
Fallon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koontz has him pressed against the cage.
Fallon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fallon manages to break the clinch.
Koontz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fallon misses with a hook.
Fallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koontz throws a solid leg kick but Fallon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koontz.
Fallon throws a nice looking combination but Koontz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koontz throws a solid leg kick but Fallon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koontz.
Jason Koontz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fallon scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fallon.
Koontz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koontz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fallon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fallon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koontz.
A leg kick checked by Fallon.
Koontz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koontz was well out of range. Poor timing from Fallon.
Fallon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fallon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koontz scores with a nice body kick.
Fallon lands a right hook to the body.
Fallon digs a good body shot into Koontz's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koontz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fallon circles away.
Koontz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koontz fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koontz wants to slow Fallon down by chopping away at his legs.
Fallon blocks a leg kick.
Fallon throws a body punch but Koontz moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Fallon.
Koontz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koontz ducks right into an uppercut from Fallon.
Koontz misses with a low kick.
Fallon wants to land a leg kick but Koontz is out of range.
Koontz scores with a head kick.
Fallon connects with a looping right hand.
Fallon takes a swing at Koontz's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Fallon misses.
Fallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fallon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koontz.
Koontz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Koontz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fallon thuds a left hand into Koontz's body.
Fallon lands a jab to the nose.
Fallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koontz manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koontz tries a low kick but Fallon avoids it.
Fallon throws a series of strikes that have Koontz backpedaling.
Fallon throws a jab when Koontz was well out of range.
Koontz throws a body kick that misses.
Koontz slips under a jab from Fallon.
Fallon catches Koontz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Koontz lands a leg kick that knocks Fallon off balance momentarily.
Koontz scores with a head kick. Fallon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Koontz tries to clinch but Fallon moves out of range.
Koontz wants to slow Fallon down by chopping away at his legs.
Koontz is looking to chop away at Fallon's legs.
Koontz throws a low kick, looking for Fallon's leg but Fallon calmly moves out of range.
Fallon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koontz at a distance.
Fallon takes a swing at Koontz's ribcage but misses.
Koontz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fallon is looking to wear down Koontz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koontz manages to avoid it.
Fallon connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fallon tried to score with a low kick but Koontz checks it.
Koontz tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koontz throws a front kick aimed at Fallon's knee but Fallon avoids it well.
Koontz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koontz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Fallon. Those never looked like landing.
Fallon misses the shot to the body.
Koontz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fallon scores with a nice right hand.
Donk. Fallon catches Koontz right on the button with a cross.
Fallon blocks a leg kick.
Koontz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fallon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fallon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Koontz throws a leg kick but Fallon moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koontz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fallon checks a leg kick.
Koontz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fallon throws out the jab.
Fallon connects with a nice looking jab.
Fallon misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Fallon 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.
Fallon wants to slow Koontz down by chopping away at his legs.
Archie Fallon is winning the standup battle so far.
Fallon throws a nice looking combination but Koontz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick from Koontz misses.
Koontz ducks under a wild hook from Fallon.
Fallon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fallon throws an overhand right that lands on Koontz's shoulder, as Koontz tries to avoid the shot.
Koontz wants to land a leg kick but Fallon is out of range.
Koontz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koontz tries to work over Fallon's front leg with a kick but Fallon checks it.
Koontz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fallon.
Fallon throws a right and a left that Koontz avoids nicely.
Fallon scores with a body shot.
Koontz lands a head kick!
Koontz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good leg kick by Koontz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Koontz wants to clinch.
Koontz tries to clinch but Fallon moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koontz lands a leg kick that knocks Fallon off balance momentarily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koontz missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Koontz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fallon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koontz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fallon.
Fallon manages to break the clinch.
Fallon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fallon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koontz is able to avoid easily.
Koontz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fallon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koontz scrambles back to his feet.
Fallon scores with a sloppy right hand. Koontz should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fallon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koontzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fallon lands a jab-cross combination.
Fallon dips to his left and cracks Koontz with an uppercut!
Fallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fallon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Koontz misses.
Fallon keeps the fight on the outside.
Koontz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fallon.
Fallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fallon misses the shot to the body.
Fallon keeps the fight on the outside.
Fallon misses with a two punch combination.
Koontz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fallon.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koontz.
Fallon misses with a wild body shot.
Fallon looks to throw the jab but Koontz is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koontz 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 Fallon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fallon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koontz is looking to chop away at Fallon's legs.
Fallon takes a swing at Koontz's ribcage but misses.
Fallon throws a combination. Koontz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fallon scores with a three punch combo!
Koontz moves into range and clinches up with Fallon.
Koontz looking to throw knees to the head but Fallon is blocking nicely.
Fallon breaks from the clinch.
Koontz tries a low kick but Fallon avoids it.
Fallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koontz.
Fallon blocks a low kick nicely.
Fallon scores with a hook.
Koontz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That kick from Koontz tenderised Fallon's leg. Fallon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koontz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koontz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fallon checks a leg kick.
Fallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koontz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fallon connects with a right hand. Koontz shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koontz avoids the body shot from Fallon.
Koontz throws a front kick aimed at Fallon's knee but Fallon avoids it well.
Fallon checks a leg kick nicely.
Koontz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Koontz.
Koontz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fallon.
Fallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koontz manages to avoid it.
Fallon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Fallon misses the target.
Koontz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koontz throws a front kick aimed at Fallon's knee but Fallon avoids it well.
Koontz misses with a low kick.
Fallon checks a low kick from Koontz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fallon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Koontz throws a low kick, looking for Fallon's leg but Fallon calmly moves out of range.
Fallon digs a good body shot into Koontz's ribs.
Koontz misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Fallon dominated that second round.
That's time! Fallon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fallon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fallon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fallon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Koontz.
A head kick misses from Koontz.
Koontz darts in and clinches Fallon up against the cage.
Fallon working aggressively here.
Koontz prevents a body shot from Fallon.
Fallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Koontz.
Nice body punch from Fallon.
Archie Fallon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fallon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fallon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fallon pushes Koontz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Fallon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fallon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fallon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fallon.
Koontz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fallon blocks it with crossed arms.
Koontz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fallon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fallon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fallon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fallon misses with a wild body shot.
Fallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Koontz is just out of range.
Koontz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Koontz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Fallon.
Fallon misses the shot to the body.
Koontz misses with a low kick.
Koontz throws a front kick aimed at Fallon's knee but Fallon avoids it well.
Fallon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fallon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koontz moves out of range of the leg kick from Fallon.
Fallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koontz.
Koontz staying out of range there.
Fallon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Fallon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fallon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koontz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koontz slips under a jab from Fallon.
Fallon checks a leg kick.
Fallon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fallon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koontz.
Fallon misses the jab.
Fallon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koontz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koontz clinches up against the cage.
Fallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koontz misses with a knee to the head.
Koontz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fallon is looking to break free of the clinch but Koontz has double underhooks.
Fallon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fallon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fallon.
Nice body kick there by Fallon.
Fallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koontz moves forwards but Fallon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fallon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fallon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Fallon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koontz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fallon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fallon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koontz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fallon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fallon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fallon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fallon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Koontz is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Fallon blocks the leg kick.
Fallon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fallon checks a leg kick nicely.
Koontz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fallon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koontz fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koontz scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fallon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fallon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fallon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koontz can do to turn this around?
Koontz throws a low kick but Fallon moves out of range easily.
Fallon checks a low kick from Koontz.
Koontz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Koontz throws a leg kick
and Fallon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fallon digs a good hook to Koontz's body.
Fallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koontz.
Fallon checks the leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koontz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fallon throws a hook but Koontz blocks it.
Koontz misses with a low kick.
Fallon misses the shot to the body.
Fallon moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Fallon clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fallon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koontz avoids the body shot from Fallon.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koontz.
Koontz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fallon.
Koontz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Fallon blocks the low kick.
Koontz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koontz tried to score with a low kick but Fallon checks it.
A slow jab from Fallon misses its intended target.
Koontz scores with a leg kick.
Koontz is looking to score with low kicks.
Fallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koontz moves into the clinch.
Fallon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koontz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fallon's calf.
Koontz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fallon.
Fallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koontz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fallon misses with an uppercut. Koontz saw that one coming.
Fallon tries to land a leg kick but Koontz saw it coming and moves away.
Koontz dodges the punch combination from Fallon.
Fallon swings for the body but Koontz moves out of range.
Fallon lands with a nice body punch.
Koontz throws a leg kick but Fallon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koontz throws a push kick but Fallon slaps the foot to one side.
Fallon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Koontz moves away from the strike by Fallon.
Koontz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fallon sizes up Koontz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good work by Fallon as he checks the leg kick.
Koontz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fallon.
Koontz has managed to clinch.
Koontz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fallon's efforts to push away.
Koontz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koontz blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Koontz.
Koontz trying to control the position but instead, Fallon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Koontz into the cage.
Fallon is looking to break free of the clinch but Koontz has double underhooks.
Koontz looking to throw knees to the head but Fallon is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Koontz.
Koontz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Fallon.
Koontz has Fallon pushed against the cage.
Koontz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fallon blocks it with crossed arms.
Fallon lands with a light punch inside.
Fallon manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Koontz.
Koontz tries to clinch up but Fallon circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Fallon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fallon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fallon lands a nice shot to the body.
Koontz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fallon.
Fallon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koontz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Koontz is just out of range.
Fallon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koontz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Fallon misses.
Fallon takes a swing at Koontz's ribcage but misses.
Koontz tries a head kick but it misses.
Koontz tries to work over Fallon's front leg with a kick but Fallon checks it.
Fallon misses with a looping left.
Fallon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fallon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koontz.
Koontz throws a leg kick but Fallon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fallon misses with a body shot.
Fallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Koontz wants to slow Fallon down by chopping away at his legs.
Fallon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fallon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koontz.
Koontz throws out a leg kick but Fallon moves out of range and Koontz only half commits.
Fallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koontz moves away.
Fallon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koontz can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koontz motions for Fallon to come forward. Koontz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fallon. Koontz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fallon misses the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fallon checks a leg kick.
Koontz wants to land a leg kick but Fallon is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koontz tried to score with a low kick but Fallon checks it.
Fallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koontz manages to avoid it.
Fallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koontz was well out of range. Poor timing from Fallon.
Koontz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fallon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Archie Fallon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fallon misses with a series of wild punches.
Fallon works Koontz's body with a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koontz 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 Fallon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fallon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fallon. Koontz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fallon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koontz.
Koontz lands with a nice body kick.
Koontz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fallon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Koontz.
Fallon is looking to score with low kicks.
Koontz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fallon.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koontz. That's going to slow Fallon down.
Koontz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fallon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fallon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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.
Fallon looks to land a right hand but Koontz moved out of range.
Koontz throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koontz lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Fallon.
Fallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koontz misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fallon. Koontz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koontz throws a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Fallon as he checks the leg kick.
Koontz throws a leg kick but Fallon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Koontz tries to land a leg kick but Fallon saw it coming and moves away.
Fallon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koontz circles away quickly and effectively.
Koontz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koontz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koontz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fallon swings for the body but Koontz moves out of range.
Fallon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koontz on the side of the head.
Jason Koontz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archie Fallon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koontz tries to land a leg kick but Fallon saw it coming and moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Koontz.
Fallon digs a good hook to Koontz's body.
Koontz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fallon misses with a looping right.
Koontz ducks under a wild hook from Fallon.
Koontz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fallon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koontz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fallon checks it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fallon throws a shot from downtown. Koontz moves away and avoids it.
Fallon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koontz.
Fallon works Koontz's body with a nice hook.
Koontz motions for Fallon to come forward. Koontz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koontz moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Koontz trying to land knees to the body.
Koontz misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fallon tries to circle away but Koontz has him pinned against the cage.
Koontz connects with a knee to the head.
Koontz looking to slow down the pace here.
Koontz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Koontz missing with knees to the body.
Koontz tries to land a knee to the head but Fallon blocks with his arms.
Koontz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fallon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koontz trying to land knees to the body.
Fallon scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koontz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Koontz misses with a knee to the head.
Koontz misses with a knee to the head.
Koontz connects with a knee to the head.
Koontz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koontz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fallon managing to block the knees to the body from Koontz.
Good body shot from Fallon.
Fallon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koontz avoids the elbow strike from Fallon, against the cage.
Koontz misses with a knee to the head.
Koontz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fallon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Koontz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fallon 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Fallon!
A relieved looking Archie Fallon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ravil Lebedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borislav Chazinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebedev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Come the Revolution. Chazinski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Back in the USSR. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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5 - 0 - 0 |
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ravil Lebedev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Borislav Chazinski!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebedev closes the distance and clinches up with Chazinski, looking for a takedown. Lebedev pushes Chazinski against the cage but Chazinski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lebedev 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lebedev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lebedev throws a big right hand that misses.
Lebedev throws an elbow that misses. Chazinski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lebedev's guard. Nice move by Chazinski!
Chazinski works over Lebedev with some ground and pound from guard.
Lebedev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lebedev tries to get out of the position.
Chazinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chazinski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chazinski throwing strikes but missing.
Chazinski looking to pass the guard.
Chazinski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chazinski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lebedev wants to sweep here but Chazinski controlling him for the moment.
Chazinski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lebedev controls Chazinski momentarily but Chazinski frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chazinski throws a big elbow that misses.
Chazinski lands a couple of elbows.
Lebedev lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chazinski!
Lebedev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Borislav Chazinski 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!
Chazinski is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lebedev avoids the attempt from Chazinski to control.
Lebedev looking to ground and pound but Chazinski is blocking nicely.
Chazinski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lebedev throwing strikes here but Chazinski is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev with good strikes from the mount here!
Lebedev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lebedev looking to ground and pound but Chazinski is blocking nicely.
Lebedev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chazinski?
Chazinski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lebedev tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lebedev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lebedev raining down hammerfists from mount.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Lebedev! Chazinski is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ravil Lebedev!
Ravil Lebedev retains his super heavyweight title!
Ravil Lebedev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiberio Celentano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Celentano comes to the cage accompanied by Now's My Time by D.J.I.G.. Randy Turner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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203 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiberio Celentano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Turner!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
Celentano blocks a leg kick.
Celentano lands with a nice body punch.
Tiberio Celentano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner slips a jab from Celentano.
Celentano misses with a wild body shot.
Celentano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Celentano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Celentano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turner counters with a nice kick to the body.
Celentano connects with a jab.
Celentano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Celentano throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Celentano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Celentano throws out the jab.
Celentano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner avoids the body shot from Celentano.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Celentano.
Celentano throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celentano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Celentano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Celentano.
Celentano takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Celentano lands with a right hand.
Celentano tries to move into range but Turner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Celentano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Celentano misses with a left hand
and Turner counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Celentano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Celentano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turner counters with a leg kick.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Celentano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner lands a big head kick that sends Celentano tumbling to the mat! Turner takes a step backwards and waves Celentano back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Celentano is rocked!
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Celentano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Celentano is breathing heavily.
Turner moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Turner is struggling to control the position.
Turner has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Celentano - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Turner, and another! Celentano is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Randy Turner! Randy Turner retains his light heavyweight title!
Randy Turner managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150, into his post fight interview.
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