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UPG 88: Absolution PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spyde Radic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Jay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Spyde Radic!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay misses with a takedown attempt - Radic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Radic drops Jay with a left right combo! Radic follows him down to the ground into side control.
Jay is rocked!
It looks like Bob Jay has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radic lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Jay! Radic senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Jay out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Spyde Radic!
During a confident post fight interview, Spyde Radic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo Coors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aodhan o hAodha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). o hAodha has chosen Cursum Perficio by Enya as his entrance music. Aodhan o hAodha is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
17 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milo Coors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aodhan o hAodha!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coors fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. o hAodha sprawls well initially but Coors persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Coors is working for a submission of some sort.
Coors wants to control but o hAodha is keeping him busy.
Coors looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Coors is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and o hAodha defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coors is looking for a kimura but o hAodha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coors to get the leverage.
Coors wants to advance to full mount but o hAodha doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coors drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and o hAodha dives on top into guard.
o hAodha wants to pass the guard but Coors is keeping the position.
o hAodha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coors works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
o hAodha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Coors wants to sweep here but o hAodha controlling him for the moment.
o hAodha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coors looking to hit a scissor sweep but o hAodha is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coors keeping moving, preventing o hAodha from controlling successfully.
o hAodha trying to move into half guard but instead Coors has managed to sweep!
Coors is looking to pass into half guard but o hAodha pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now o hAodha is in guard.
o hAodha is looking to work some ground and pound but Coors has wrist control.
o hAodha wants to control from the top but Coors keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
o hAodha preventing the sweep.
Coors throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coors is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
o hAodha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coors has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, o hAodha has managed to get both his arms back between Coors's legs - danger averted.
o hAodha drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Coors dives on top into guard.
Coors is looking to advance position but o hAodha has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coors in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
o hAodha lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
o hAodha wants to control the action but instead Coors gets a body lock and reverses into o hAodha's guard! Nice work!
o hAodha keeping moving, preventing Coors from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coors is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! o hAodha is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! o hAodha has escaped and now he's on top!
o hAodha trying to control the position from guard on top but Coors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aodhan o hAodha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Coors drives through with a takedown into o hAodha's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
o hAodha is controlling Coors's posture.
Coors pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. o hAodha is keeping the position for now.
o hAodha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
o hAodha keeping moving, preventing Coors from controlling successfully.
Coors passes o hAodha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Coors looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coors trying to work for an americana but o hAodha has managed to regain full guard.
Coors wants to pass the guard but o hAodha is keeping the position.
Coors passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coors tries to advance to mount but can't.
Coors wants to control but o hAodha is keeping him busy.
o hAodha can't do much from the bottom here.
Coors is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, o hAodha has escaped the position, nice work there.
Coors laying and praying for a moment but o hAodha takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coors is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so o hAodha is just riding it out for now. Coors eventually gives up the hold.
o hAodha moves into full guard.
Coors pushing down on o hAodha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Coors is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and o hAodha defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
o hAodha is defending against the submission attempts here by Coors.
Coors seems to be working for a kimura but o hAodha defends the submission attempt.
Coors tries to pass to full mount but o hAodha defends it.
o hAodha is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Coors dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Coors fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging o hAodha to the ground. Coors is now in o hAodha's guard.
Coors drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but o hAodha manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Coors has o hAodha in his guard.
Coors is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
o hAodha trying to control but Coors is working from the bottom.
o hAodha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
o hAodha throws a big right hand that misses.
o hAodha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
o hAodha sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coors keeping moving, preventing o hAodha from controlling successfully.
o hAodha throws a big right hand that misses.
o hAodha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
o hAodha wants to pass the guard but Coors is keeping the position.
o hAodha trying to control but Coors is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
o hAodha might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Coors kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
o hAodha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Coors had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. o hAodha defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coors is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
o hAodha passes Coors's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
o hAodha is trying to control. Coors wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
o hAodha is looking for a kimura but Coors is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for o hAodha to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coors manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
o hAodha passes Coors's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Coors is in trouble now - o hAodha has advanced to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coors gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
o hAodha seems to be looking for submissions.
o hAodha is trying to work for a kimura but Coors is defending well.
o hAodha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
o hAodha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coors has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coors is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
o hAodha is looking to take a break and control but Coors is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coors is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coors looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coors is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coors regains full guard. Nicely done.
o hAodha trying to control the position from guard on top but Coors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aodhan o hAodha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think o hAodha 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aodhan o hAodha!
An out of breath Aodhan o hAodha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Travolta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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196 lbs
10 - 15 - 0 |
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192 lbs
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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
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Travolta!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Travolta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Travoltas head.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Travolta has him pressed against the cage.
Travolta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Travolta, against the cage.
Travolta jumps guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silva wants to control from the top but Travolta keeps moving.
Travolta scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Travolta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Travolta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shane Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Travolta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Travolta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Travolta looks winded!
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Travolta avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Travolta. Travolta gets slowly back to his feet.
Shane Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Travolta.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Travolta.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Travolta misses with the head strike.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva clinches up with Travolta and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Travolta's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silva as Travolta tries to tie him up.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Travolta shrugs off.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Travolta's elbow.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Travolta avoids it.
Silva tries to work over Travolta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travolta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Travolta pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Travolta misses with the head strike.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Travolta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Travolta.
Travolta throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travolta goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Travolta's guard! Nice work there by Silva!
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Travolta has wrist control.
Travolta being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Travolta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Travolta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Travolta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to stand up but Travolta isn't so interested in that idea.
Travolta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Travolta from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Travolta connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva clinches.
Travolta decides to pull guard.
Travolta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva wants to control from the top but Travolta keeps moving.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Travolta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Travolta is proving hard to escape from.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Travolta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Travolta controlling Silva's posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Shane Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Travolta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Travolta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Travolta has Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Travolta pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silva tumbling to the mat - Travolta dives into Silva's guard.
Travolta postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Travolta lands a couple of digs.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Travolta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Travolta from controlling successfully.
Travolta is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Travolta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Travolta works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Travolta wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Travolta is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travolta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Travolta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva trying to control the position.
Travolta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Travolta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Travolta throwing strikes but missing.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
Travolta throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Travolta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Travolta.
Travolta moves into the clinch.
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Travolta is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Silva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva darts in and clinches Travolta up against the cage.
Travolta fails to pull guard.
Shane Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Travolta.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Travolta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Travolta shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Travolta, pushing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Travolta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Travolta is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Travolta has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Travolta swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Travolta avoids the damage to the body.
Travolta prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva is trying to push Travolta away but Travolta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has Travolta pressed against the cage, preventing Travolta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Travolta tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Travolta's takedown attempt.
Shane Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Travolta.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Travolta's elbow.
Travolta lands a right hand.
Silva blocking some punches.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Travolta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Travolta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Travolta tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Travolta is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Travolta tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Travolta has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Travolta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva lands a left and a right that send Travolta crashing to the mat, dazed. Silva thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Travolta is rocked!
Shane Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Travolta up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Silva from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Travolta's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bearach Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zuese Zorro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunningham's entrance music is Scotland the Brave and the Green Hills of Tyrol. A fine choice. Zuese Zorro will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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222 lbs
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220 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bearach Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zuese Zorro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham avoids the head kick by Zorro.
Cunningham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zorro dodges the punch combination from Cunningham.
Cunningham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zorro.
Bearach Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zorro fails with a takedown attempt.
Cunningham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zorro takes one on the button.
Zorro ducks right into an uppercut from Cunningham.
Zorro is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zorro dives in and grabs Cunningham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cunningham pushes down on Zorro's head and hops out.
Bearach Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zuese Zorro.
Zorro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cunningham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zorro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zorro is still in real trouble! Can Cunningham finish him?
Cunningham lands a huge shot from side control! Zorro is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bearach Cunningham!
Bearach Cunningham spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
278 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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24
240 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryan Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Carson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carson misses with a head kick.
Carson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carson throws a head kick that half lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baker.
Carson avoids the head kick by Baker.
Carson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carson blocks a head kick by Baker.
Carson connects with an inside leg kick.
Carson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carson circles away quickly and effectively.
Baker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baker throws a head kick but Carson moves out of range.
Carson misses with a body kick.
Carson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Carson misses with a head kick.
Baker looks to land a combination but Carson avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Carson.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carson throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Carson throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker avoids the head kick by Carson.
Baker connects with a leg kick. Carson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Carson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baker is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carson counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Carson!
Scott Carson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Empire Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abaddon comes to the cage accompanied by Final Countdown.... Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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28
149 lbs
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158 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Abaddon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiu Jitsu looks for a takedown but Abaddon sprawls well.
Jiu Jitsu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Abaddon throws a hook to the side of Jiu Jitsu's head but Jiu Jitsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jiu Jitsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abaddon.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abaddon.
Abaddon throws a big shot that misses.
Jiu Jitsu misses with a wild combination.
A clash of legs there as Abaddon blocks the low kick.
Abaddon missing with a left hand there. Jiu Jitsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abaddon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jiu Jitsu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jiu Jitsu throws a series of punches but Abaddon avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Abaddon misses the target.
Abaddon misses with a body shot.
Jiu Jitsu defending well as Abaddon loads up on a big left hand.
Abaddon looks to land a right hand but Jiu Jitsu moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abaddon moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jiu Jitsu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jiu Jitsu throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Abaddon.
Abaddon connects with a right hand. Jiu Jitsu shakes it off.
Abaddon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jiu Jitsu throws a low kick but Abaddon moves out of range easily.
The Abaddon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiu Jitsu takes one to the side of the head.
Jiu Jitsu slips under a jab.
Abaddon tests Jiu Jitsu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jiu Jitsu fails to land the takedown.
A big left from Abaddon misses.
Jiu Jitsu throws out a loose jab but Abaddon uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon blocks a jab.
Abaddon lands a lovely overhand right.
Jiu Jitsu thows a body shot but no joy.
Jiu Jitsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abaddon moves away.
Abaddon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jiu Jitsu counters with a single leg into guard. Abaddon didn't expect that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Abaddon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jiu Jitsu!
Jiu Jitsu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Abaddon.
Abaddon landing strikes from the mount and Jiu Jitsu is in trouble!
Abaddon landing punches.
Abaddon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jiu Jitsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jiu Jitsu is looking to improve his position but Abaddon isn't that keen on the idea.
Abaddon looking to ground and pound but Jiu Jitsu is blocking nicely.
Abaddon throws some wild stikes that Jiu Jitsu manages to avoid easily.
Jiu Jitsu tries to reverse the position but Abaddon maintains control.
Abaddon working Jiu Jitsu over with strikes here.
Jiu Jitsu is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon throws a strike there. Jiu Jitsu manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Jiu Jitsu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Abaddon trying to control but Jiu Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiu Jitsu trying to keep a closed guard but Abaddon is proving a slippery customer.
Abaddon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abaddon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiu Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abaddon throwing strikes from guard but Jiu Jitsu blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Abaddon 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.
Abaddon throws out a loose jab but Jiu Jitsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiu Jitsu slips under a jab from Abaddon.
Abaddon shoots for a double leg takedown but Jiu Jitsu sprawls well. He's pushed Abaddon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abaddon throws an overhand right that lands on Jiu Jitsu's shoulder, as Jiu Jitsu tries to avoid the shot.
Jiu Jitsu ducks under a wild hook from Abaddon.
Jiu Jitsu blocks a jab.
Abaddon misses with a right hand
enabling Jiu Jitsu to counter with a crisp jab.
Abaddon misses the jab.
Abaddon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jiu Jitsu throws a solid leg kick but Abaddon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jiu Jitsu.
Abaddon misses with an uppercut.
Mr Jiu Jitsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abaddon misses the jab.
Abaddon throws a right hand that misses
and Jiu Jitsu counters with a nice body shot.
Jiu Jitsu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Abaddon looks to land a combination but Jiu Jitsu avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Abaddon misses.
Abaddon loads up on a big right hand but Jiu Jitsu slips the punch.
Abaddon throws an off balance right hand
and Jiu Jitsu counters with a series of strikes. Abaddon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jiu Jitsu throws a series of punches but Abaddon avoids them all with ease.
Jiu Jitsu takes a swing at Abaddon's ribcage but misses.
The Abaddon is winning the standup battle so far.
Jiu Jitsu moves out of range as Abaddon strikes.
Jiu Jitsu works the jab nicely.
Jiu Jitsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abaddon throws a jab when Jiu Jitsu was well out of range.
Jiu Jitsu throws the left hand but Abaddon avoids the punch easily.
Abaddon throws an overhand right that lands on Jiu Jitsu's shoulder, as Jiu Jitsu tries to avoid the shot.
Abaddon throws a lazy right hand but Jiu Jitsu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abaddon slaps away a takedown attempt from Jiu Jitsu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Abaddon misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jiu Jitsu.
Abaddon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jiu Jitsu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abaddon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jiu Jitsu moves away from the strike by Abaddon.
Abaddon throws a hook but Jiu Jitsu avoids it easily.
Abaddon shoots in looking for a takedown. Jiu Jitsu tries to sprawl out of it but Abaddon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jiu Jitsu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abaddon ducks under a wild hook from Jiu Jitsu.
Abaddon looks to land a left hand but Jiu Jitsu moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Abaddon misses.
Jiu Jitsu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Abaddon did well to prevent Jiu Jitsu getting side control.
Jiu Jitsu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jiu Jitsu trying to control the action but Abaddon is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiu Jitsu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abaddon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jiu Jitsu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jiu Jitsu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Abaddon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jiu Jitsu is looking to take a break and control but Abaddon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Jiu Jitsu there.
Abaddon moves into full guard.
Abaddon keeping moving, preventing Jiu Jitsu from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Abaddon wants to sweep here but Jiu Jitsu controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiu Jitsu with a nice head shot there.
Jiu Jitsu postures up and lands a big shot to Abaddon's brow.
Jiu Jitsu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abaddon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abaddon is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Jiu Jitsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jiu Jitsu, as that shot connected.
Jiu Jitsu looks to land a combination but Abaddon avoids it well.
Jiu Jitsu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abaddon.
Jiu Jitsu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abaddon is out of range.
Abaddon misses with a hook
and Jiu Jitsu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jiu Jitsu prevents Abaddon from improving his position.
Jiu Jitsu is trying to control. Abaddon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jiu Jitsu lands strikes from half guard.
Jiu Jitsu wants to control but Abaddon is keeping him busy.
Abaddon is trying to get back to full guard.
Jiu Jitsu wants to control but Abaddon is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon is looking to get back to full guard here but Jiu Jitsu has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mr Jiu Jitsu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abaddon is looking for a sweep.
Jiu Jitsu tries to advance to mount but Abaddon denies him.
Jiu Jitsu working away.
Jiu Jitsu cracks Abaddon with a big elbow.
Jiu Jitsu is chipping away with strikes.
Jiu Jitsu wants to control but Abaddon is keeping him busy.
Jiu Jitsu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Abaddon some visible discomfort.
Jiu Jitsu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jiu Jitsu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abaddon is looking to regain half guard here but Jiu Jitsu keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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!
Jiu Jitsu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jiu Jitsu working the head and body with strikes.
Abaddon looks to move to half guard but instead Jiu Jitsu has passed into mount! Damn!
Abaddon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jiu Jitsu lands a big elbow.
Jiu Jitsu with the ground and pound from mount.
Jiu Jitsu connects with a bit shot that sees Abaddon covering up! More strikes from Jiu Jitsu and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jiu Jitsu is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Jiu Jitsu!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mr Jiu Jitsu waved his t-shirt featuring Empire Threads's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Furious George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theron Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George comes to the cage accompanied by Lamb of God - Descending. Morrison has chosen Thieves by Ministry as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
155 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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34
157 lbs
25 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Furious George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theron Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
George uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
A big right from George misses.
Furious George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison slips a jab from George.
George throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morrison's waist but Morrison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing George off to one side.
Morrison scoring well with a low kick there.
George misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morrison lands with a right hand.
Morrison slips a straight right by George.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from George.
George takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
George lands with a nice body punch.
George cracks Morrison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
George misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
A jab from Morrison misses.
George ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
George shoots in looking for a takedown. Morrison tries to sprawl out of it but George keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morrison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furious George. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up but George swats him away and circles back towards the center.
George misses with a takedown attempt
and Morrison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab by George.
Morrison takes one to the side of the head.
Morrison slips a jab from George.
George fails with a takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morrison 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 George has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from George and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morrison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract George.
George looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
George throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
George misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
George fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morrison closes the distance and pushes George back into the cage.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with George's elbow.
George wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
George throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
George connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
George shoots in for a takedown but Morrison shows good takedown defense.
Morrison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from George.
Morrison lands the left hand.
Morrison defending well as George loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
George throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
George gets a double leg takedown into Morrison's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Morrison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from George.
George looking to pass the guard.
George drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Morrison dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George wants to hit a switch here but Morrison passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for George there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
George bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
George looking to pass the guard.
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 Furious George will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Morrison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morrison moves out of range as George strikes.
George bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
George looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Morrison is avoiding damage well.
George has hold of Morrison's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Morrison tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - George cranks the arm and Morrison screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Morrison, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Furious George!
Furious George really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Empire Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milan Lucic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
210 lbs
26 - 17 - 0 |
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32
197 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milan Lucic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lucic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Lucic is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Lucic counters with a thumping low kick.
Lucic ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Lucic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lucic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucic.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lucic slips a jab from Smith.
Lucic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith avoids the head kick by Lucic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Lucic's belly button to the back.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Lucic moves away and avoids it.
Lucic throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Lucic.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Lucic moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Lucic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Lucic. Beautiful body shot.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Lucic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lucic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Lucic. Those never looked like landing.
Smith tries to clinch but Lucic moves out of range.
Lucic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lucic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses the jab.
Lucic looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Lucic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lucic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Lucic's head back.
Lucic slips under a jab.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lucic. Lucic obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Lucic saw that one coming.
A jab from Lucic does it's job there.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Lucic misses with a double jab.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Lucic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Lucic stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lucic moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Lucic blocks the leg kick.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith thuds his shin into the meat of Lucic's side.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lucic lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith cracks Lucic with an open hand slap.
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
No joy there for Lucic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lucic doesn't seem phased though.
Lucic is rocked!
Smith blocks a head kick by Lucic.
Oh Lucic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lucic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Lucic's defenses. It connects perfectly with Lucic's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oisin O Conghaile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Conghaile is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Deer's Cry by Angelina. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Grundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oisin O Conghaile!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundy avoids the head kick by O Conghaile.
Grundy scores with a leg kick.
O Conghaile tries to clinch up but Grundy circles away and keeps his distance.
Grundy blocks a head kick by O Conghaile.
Oisin O Conghaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Conghaile throws a head kick but Grundy moves out of range.
O Conghaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Conghaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Conghaile plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
O Conghaile takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Oisin O Conghaile has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Conghaile throws a head kick that misses.
O Conghaile looks to clinch
and Grundy counters with a body kick that stops O Conghaile in his tracks momentarily.
Grundy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
O Conghaile looks winded!
Grundy scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Conghaile in his tracks.
Grundy forces O Conghaile back against the cage and clinches.
Grundy scores with a hook to the body.
Grundy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
O Conghaile misses with a knee strike.
Grundy lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Conghaile stalling in the clinch but Grundy improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy prevents O Conghaile from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grundy.
Grundy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grundy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Grundy.
Grundy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Grundy on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Grundy.
Good body shot from Grundy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grundy scores with a shot to the side of O Conghaile's head.
Grundy has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles O Conghaile - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Grundy, and another! O Conghaile is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Benjamin Grundy!
During a confident post fight interview, Benjamin Grundy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enter Sandman by Metallica. Carter Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Andre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andre scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from Andre is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Andre does it's job there.
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Andre tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Andre's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Andre.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andre wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andre's guard.
Andre pulls Johnson in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is pushing down on Andre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andre is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andre wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Andre defends it.
Johnson wants to control but Andre is keeping him busy.
Johnson prevents Andre from improving his position.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Andre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andre lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andre wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Marc Andre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andre tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andre keeps working.
Andre trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Andre wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson stalling.
Andre pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Andre.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Andre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson lands a jab to Andre's midsection.
Andre tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson connects with a right hand. Andre shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Andre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andre throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Andre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Andre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andre is rocked!
Andre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Andre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andre is breathing heavily.
Andre misses with a low kick.
Andre seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson cracks Andre with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Andre tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Johnson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Andre is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carter Johnson!
Carter Johnson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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