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FFL 2 - Leaving the Hole PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Trap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colton De Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Trap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colton De Costa !
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Costa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than De Costa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
De Costa prevents Trap from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trap gets back to half guard.
Trap is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Costa pulls his head out easily.
Trap tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Trap throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trap works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
De Costa tries to stand but Trap is controlling from the bottom.
Trap tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trap manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Costa manages to get himself to full guard.
Trap keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Costa 's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trap scoring with punches to the head and body.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Costa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Trap makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De Costa has momentary wrist control but Trap slips an elbow through the middle.
De Costa keeping moving, preventing Trap from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trap accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Costa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trap. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trap prevents De Costa from getting back to his feet.
Trap is pushing down on De Costa 's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Costa is fighting to maintain full guard but Trap has managed to sneak the leg through.
De Costa has hold of Trap's hands but Trap slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De Costa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trap scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trap is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trap sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Costa defending well though.
Trap perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Trap lands strikes from half guard.
Trap frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Trap has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! De Costa is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Trap!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Trap 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 Steve Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tengy Yo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tengy Yo's chin.
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190 lbs
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188 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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, Steve Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tengy Yo!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
It looks like Steve Jones has been cut.
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yo parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yo to escape.
Yo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yo's head.
Yo has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones thows a huge punch but Yo dodges it nicely.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones with the ground and pound but Yo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yo wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yo's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yo wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Yo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jones is now in Yo's guard. A big mistake from Yo there, giving up the dominant position!
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Yo keeps moving.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yo on the ground.
Yo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yo is working for a submission of some sort.
Yo is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yo 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.
Yo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Yo eventually gives up the hold.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Jones is looking to get back to is feet but Yo passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo has an Americana. Jones didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Yo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Yo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tengy Yo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Constantinos Philippou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Anastasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Anastasio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Constantinos Philippou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Anastasio!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anastasio jabs at Philippou's body.
Philippou is breathing heavily.
Anastasio cracks Philippou with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Constantinos Philippou has been cut.
Anastasio lands a big head kick that sends Philippou tumbling to the mat! Anastasio takes a step backwards and waves Philippou back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Philippou is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Are you kidding me?! Anastasio ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Philippou clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Anastasio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zach Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watts kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Breaking Benjaim- I waill not Bow. Jack Joe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zach Watts's chin.
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195 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Heavy handed |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zach Watts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Joe!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe lands a jab to Watts's midsection.
Watts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe cracks Watts with a good jab.
It looks like Zach Watts has been cut.
Watts pushes Joe up against the cage in a clinch.
Joe is trying to break the clinch but Watts is controlling him.
Watts is trying to trip Joe. He has hold of a leg but Joe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Watts persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Watts prevents Joe from getting back to his feet.
Watts decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Joe, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Joe catches Watts right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by Joe.
Joe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watts rushes Joe and presses him up against the cage.
Watts digs a right hand underneath Joe's ribcage. Joe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joe is looking to break free of the clinch but Watts has double underhooks.
Watts stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts tightens his grip and picks Joe up, before dumping him to the ground. Joe manages to land in guard.
Watts is breathing heavily.
Joe wants to stand but Watts is controlling the position.
Watts gets to his feet - Joe follows without any prompting.
Joe drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Watts right on the button. Watts goes down! Joe follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Joe gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Joe!
A very excited looking Jack Joe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Queen City Reggie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Queen City Reggie !
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, Ron Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly stuffs the takedown.
Kelly misses with a series of wild punches.
Reggie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kelly counters with a right hand to the body.
Reggie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kelly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kelly swinging wildly here.
Reggie clinches.
Reggie is trying to stall.
Kelly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reggie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Kelly does no damage.
Reggie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Kelly.
Kelly scores with a leg kick.
Kelly looks to land a combination but Reggie avoids it well.
Reggie tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reggie is looking to clinch.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reggie checks a low kick from Kelly.
Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reggie tries to clinch up.
Reggie lands a head kick. Kelly smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kelly misses with a hook. Reggie ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Reggie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kelly doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reggie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kelly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reggie checks a low kick from Kelly.
Reggie moves in looking to clinch but Kelly pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reggie tries to clinch but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly throws a series of punches but Reggie moves out of range.
Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Reggie slips the punch.
Kelly misses the jab.
Kelly misses with a wild body shot.
Kelly misses with an uppercut.
Kelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reggie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kelly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reggie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ron Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reggie momentarily.
Kelly moves out of range of the body kick.
Kelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kelly lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like The Queen City Reggie has been cut.
Kelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kelly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reggie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kelly looks winded!
A clash of legs there as Reggie blocks the low kick.
Kelly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reggie on the side of the head.
Reggie wants to clinch
and Kelly counters with a body kick that stops Reggie in his tracks momentarily.
Reggie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reggie swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reggie doesn't manage to clinch there - Kelly circles away.
Kelly throws a right hand that Reggie ducks under and follows up with a left that Reggie also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reggie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reggie shoots in looking for a takedown but Kelly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reggie 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kelly tries to bum rush Reggie with a series of wild strikes but Reggie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reggie tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kelly misses with a combination
and Reggie counters with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Kelly as Reggie shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Kelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Queen City Reggie 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reggie is looking to clinch but Kelly is avoiding it.
Kelly closes the distance and clinches up with Reggie , looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes Reggie against the cage but Reggie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kelly misses with a straight left.
Reggie has managed to clinch.
Reggie misses with an elbow over the top.
Reggie is trying to push Kelly away but Kelly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reggie misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kelly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reggie is trying to break free.
Reggie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kelly keeps control of Reggie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reggie misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reggie tries to circle away but Kelly has him pinned against the cage.
Kelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kelly wants to get back to striking at distance but Reggie won't allow it.
Reggie wants to get back to striking at distance but Kelly won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly.
Reggie tries to circle away but Kelly has him pinned against the cage.
Kelly prevents a body shot from Reggie .
Kelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelly punishes Reggie 's body with a nice straight punch.
Reggie slips a jab and a cross from Kelly.
Reggie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly misses with a body kick.
Kelly swinging wildly here.
Reggie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reggie wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reggie lands a head kick!
Reggie wants to clinch up but Kelly keeps it at a distance.
Reggie tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kelly misses with a looping left.
Kelly misses with a wild combination.
Reggie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kelly as he jumps to the side.
Kelly tries to move into range but Reggie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reggie tries to clinch up.
Kelly works Reggie 's body with a nice hook.
Nice cross by Kelly.
Reggie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reggie moves away.
Reggie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reggie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reggie tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kelly looks to land a right hand but Reggie moved out of range.
Kelly throws a sloppy head kick
and Reggie counters with a two punch combo.
Kelly looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Reggie !
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kelly wants to finish this one by submission but Reggie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kelly.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kelly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kelly landing strikes from the mount.
Reggie is squirming around, avoiding Kelly's attempts to control the action.
Reggie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Reggie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Reggie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on The Queen City Reggie 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Reggie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reggie moves out of range of the leg kick from Kelly.
Kelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reggie shoots in for a double leg but Kelly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reggie .
Reggie moves in looking to clinch but Kelly pushes him off.
Reggie avoids the head kick by Kelly.
Some wild striking there from Kelly.
Reggie slips a jab and a cross from Kelly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reggie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kelly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reggie has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
Reggie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kelly is keeping busy.
Kelly has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Reggie uses from the top position.
Reggie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kelly, up you get!
Reggie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ron Kelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reggie tries to clinch there but Kelly circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly misses with a straight right.
Reggie misses with a head kick.
Kelly throws a lazy head kick
and Reggie counters by clinching up.
Kelly breaks the clinch.
Reggie tries to clinch but Kelly moves out of range.
Reggie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Reggie does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reggie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kelly swings for the body but Reggie moves out of range.
Reggie feints a jab promting Kelly to slip. Reggie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kelly slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reggie throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
Reggie wants to clinch.
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt.
Ron Kelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reggie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Kelly finds it's target.
Kelly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reggie has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reggie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kelly counters with a straight right hand.
Reggie throws a one two combo.
No joy there for Kelly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reggie 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kelly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reggie scrambles back to his feet.
Reggie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reggie is looking to clinch but Kelly is avoiding it.
Kelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Kelly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reggie darts in trying to clinch
and Kelly counters with a nice uppercut.
The Queen City Reggie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Reggie .
And that's the end of the fight!
The Queen City Reggie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kelly 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Kelly!
A victorious Ron Kelly thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watts comes into the arena with saliva- Badass blaring out of the sound system. Ferguson has chosen Flo Rida- 54321 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jack Watts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
159 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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28
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Watts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferguson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ferguson cracks Watts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferguson lands a nice shot that snaps Watts's head back.
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Watts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Watts shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferguson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Watts is breathing heavily.
Ferguson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ferguson duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Ferguson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ferguson.
Ferguson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ferguson throws a leg kick which misses Watts's front leg but catches the back leg as Watts tries to avoid it.
Jake Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watts needs to keep his hands up - Ferguson had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferguson.
Nice uppercut lands for Ferguson. That snapped Watts's head back.
Watts is rocked!
Watts looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ferguson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Watts. Ferguson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Ferguson!
A determined Jake Ferguson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Puggles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Puggles!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puggles throws a head kick that misses.
Puggles walks into a jab.
Puggles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Puggles has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Puggles's head.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Ben Jackson has been cut.
Puggles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Puggles misses
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Puggles moves away and avoids it.
Puggles tries a head kick but it misses.
Puggles throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Puggles.
Puggles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Puggles.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puggles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Puggles's head but Puggles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson throws a right hand that Puggles ducks under and follows up with a left that Puggles also avoids with ease.
Jackson clobbers Puggles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Puggles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Puggles's body.
Jackson lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Puggles's head backwards.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Puggles seems unphased.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Puggles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Puggles misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson jabs Puggles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Puggles throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Puggles finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a hook but Puggles blocks it.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Puggles.
Puggles lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Puggles knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson with a hook.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puggles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puggles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puggles throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Puggles slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Puggles.
Puggles throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Puggles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Puggles moved out of range.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Puggles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Puggles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Puggles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puggles misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Puggles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Puggles slips under a jab.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Puggles makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Puggles.
Puggles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Puggles tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Puggles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puggles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puggles misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Puggles.
Puggles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Puggles on the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Puggles in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Puggles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson moves out of range as Puggles throws a body kick.
Puggles throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Ben Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Puggles.
A head kick by Puggles misses
and Puggles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Puggles misses the target.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puggles moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Puggles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Puggles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Puggles backing up. Puggles nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Puggles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
DJ Puggles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
A left lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Puggles blocks a jab.
Puggles misses with a low kick.
Puggles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Puggles.
Puggles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Puggles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Puggles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Puggles. Puggles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Jackson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Puggles staying out of range there.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson catches Puggles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puggles can do to turn this around?
Puggles throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Puggles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Puggles counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Puggles is looking to score with low kicks.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Puggles ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puggles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puggles moves away.
Puggles tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Puggles throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Puggles.
Jackson catches Puggles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Puggles throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Puggles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Puggles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Puggles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puggles.
Puggles misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puggles has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Puggles throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Puggles slips a jab from Jackson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Puggles might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jackson has got the better of the exchanges.
Jackson misses the jab.
Puggles lands a head shot.
Puggles will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Puggles.
Puggles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Puggles moves away and avoids it.
Puggles throws a head kick that misses.
Puggles throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Puggles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson swings for the body but Puggles moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Puggles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Puggles swinging wildly here.
Puggles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Puggles walks into a jab.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson stuns Puggles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Puggles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands with a hook. Puggles tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puggles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Jackson misses.
No joy there for Puggles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puggles doesn't seem bothered though.
Puggles misses with a body shot.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puggles doesn't seem bothered though.
Puggles tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson lands a jab to Puggles's midsection.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Puggles's body. Puggles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Puggles.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson tests Puggles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson stalks Puggles and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Puggles's face. Puggles staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Puggles is rocked!
Puggles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Puggles is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Puggles misses with a wild combination.
Jackson cracks Puggles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson pounces like a tiger and cracks Puggles with a vicious hook! Puggles is down but not out! Jackson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ben Jackson!
Ben Jackson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ben Jackson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeffery Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axe Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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159 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeffery Manson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Axe Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer swinging wildly here.
Manson swinging wildly here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Manson!
It looks like Axe Hammer has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Manson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Manson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manson throws a combination that misses
and Hammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammer scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer gets tackled into the cage by Manson. Manson maintains the clinch.
Manson goes for a takedown attempt but Hammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Manson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hammer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer is trying to keep Manson in close.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammer wants to sweep here but Manson controlling him for the moment.
Manson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer 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.
Manson trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Manson 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manson.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manson postures up.
Manson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manson trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Manson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Manson has passed into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson controlling the position from side mount.
Hammer manages to get back to half guard.
Manson is looking to take a break and control but Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to improve his position but Manson is controlling well.
Manson trying to control the pace.
Hammer wants to control but Manson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jeffery Manson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Manson takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Manson misses with a series of wild punches.
Hammer gets tackled into the cage by Manson. Manson maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is pressed up against the cage. Manson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hammer down to the mat. Hammer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Manson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manson closes the distance and pushes Hammer back into the cage.
Hammer has clasped his hands together around Manson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Manson is looking to regain half guard here but Hammer keeps moving and retains side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hammer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Manson regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Manson has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffery Manson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Axe Hammer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Manson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Manson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hammer tries to sprawl out of it but Manson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hammer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manson throws a right hand that Hammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammer also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Manson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jeffery Manson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manson shoots in for a double leg but Hammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffery Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer throws a push kick but Manson slaps the foot to one side.
Hammer lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manson wants it to stay on the feet.
Hammer tries to clinch but Manson is having none of it.
Hammer moves out of range as Manson strikes.
Jab, jab by Hammer - just one landing.
Hammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manson.
Hammer moves out of range as Manson strikes.
Hammer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Manson avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Manson.
Hammer shoots for a double leg takedown but Manson sprawls well. He's pushed Hammer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hammer slips a jab and a cross from Manson.
Manson walks into a stiff left hand from Hammer.
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Manson circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manson.
Hammer misses with a two punch combination.
Hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manson counters with a three punch combo that has Hammer backing up. Hammer nods at Manson to acknowledge the strikes.
Hammer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manson.
Hammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manson at a distance.
Manson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manson preventing the sweep.
Manson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer working a defensive guard here.
Manson throwing strikes from guard but Hammer blocks nicely.
Manson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Manson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A punch combination from Manson misses.
Hammer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Manson back to the cage. Hammer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
No luck for Hammer with that takedown attempt.
Jeffery Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manson forces Hammer back against the cage and clinches.
Hammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Manson won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manson smiles and moves away.
Hammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manson postures up.
Manson trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Manson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Axe Hammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Axe Hammer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hammer misses with a series of wild punches.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Manson avoids them all with ease.
Manson throws a right hand that Hammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammer also avoids with ease.
Manson lands the left hand.
Manson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manson misses the shot to the body.
Hammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Manson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Manson on that attempt.
No joy there for Manson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Manson.
Manson cracks Hammer with a good jab.
Hammer cracks a nice hook into Manson's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manson misses with a head kick.
Manson moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammer looks to land a combination but Manson avoids it well.
Manson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manson defends it nicely.
Hammer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Manson rather than just go for the knockout.
Hammer misses with a wild combination.
Hammer looks for a takedown but Manson sprawls well.
Manson misses with a looping left.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Manson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson closes the distance and clinches.
Hammer manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manson instigates a clinch.
Manson stalls.
Manson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffery Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manson jumps guard.
Hammer won't allow Manson to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson kicks Hammer off and gets to his feet.
Hammer throws a body punch but Manson moves out of range.
Manson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt - Manson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Manson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Manson off the cage and back into range.
Manson looks to land a combination but Hammer avoids it well.
Hammer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manson tries to avoid it but Hammer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manson to the ground. Manson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Manson on that attempt.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Manson moves out of range easily.
Hammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Manson does no damage.
Manson misses with a two punch combination.
Hammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manson.
Manson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hammer misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Manson is avoiding it.
Axe Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hammer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Manson is trying to get back to full guard.
Manson is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jeffery Manson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Axe Hammer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hammer lands a body shot.
A combination from Manson does no damage.
Hammer looks to land a combination. Manson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Manson avoids nicely.
Hammer moves out of range of the body kick.
Manson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hammer is trying to get back to full guard.
Manson content to control rather than advance.
Manson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer holds on, trying desperately to control.
Hammer taking shots to the head.
Hammer is trying to escape the mount.
Manson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Manson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hammer?
Hammer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hammer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Manson with a couple of short strikes.
Hammer is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hammer scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Manson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Manson stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffery Manson!
Jeffery Manson is the new lightweight champion!
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