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FN 42 Alexi's Supercard PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bowman Rook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Okam (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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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bowman Rook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thor Okam!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rook shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Okam looks to land a right hand but Rook moved out of range.
Okam thows a leg kick but Rook checks it
and Rook counters with a takedown into side control.
Rook tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rook wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okam keeps working.
Okam takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Okam is looking to reverse the position.
An elbow from Rook crashes against the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rook working away.
Okam looking for a sweep but Rook has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Okam wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rook.
Rook 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.
Okam tries to reverse the position but Rook maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rook tries to control but Okam wriggling away.
Rook sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rook misses with a head shot.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Okam can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rook thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rook lands with some strikes.
Rook blocks Okam's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okam manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rook wants to pass the guard but Okam is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rook not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rook looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Okam with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rook is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Okam trying to hold on to Rook's head to control him but Rook postures up.
Rook missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rook trying to mount his opponent but Okam defends it.
Rook is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Okam sees it coming and defends easily.
Okam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okam is concentrating on defense, preventing Rook from advancing position.
Rook missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rook is working for a submission of some sort.
Rook is working for a submission of some sort.
Rook thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Okam's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rook is looking for a kimura here.
Rook wants to take a breather but Okam is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rook moves nicely into side control.
Rook in side control lands a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okam prevents Rook from moving into mount.
Rook wants to control but Okam is keeping him busy.
Okam is looking to regain half guard here but Rook keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowman Rook dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Okam defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rook.
Okam throws a hook but Rook blocks it.
Rook swings for the body but Okam moves out of range.
Okam lands with a cross.
Okam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rook throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Okam's head.
Rook defending well as Okam loads up on a big left hand.
Rook throws a hook to the side of Okam's head but Okam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okam fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rook checks it well.
Okam lands the left hand.
Rook goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rook throws a right hand that Okam ducks under and follows up with a left that Okam also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Okam looks to throw the jab but Rook is out of range.
Rook needs to keep his hands up - Okam had a free shot at his head there.
Thor Okam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okam.
Okam throws a shot to the body.
Okam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Okam checks a leg kick.
Okam lands with a straight right. Rook didn't see that one coming.
Rook misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okam.
Okam misses with an uppercut. Rook saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Okam takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Okam keeps the fight on the outside.
Okam misses with an uppercut
and Rook counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okam thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okam misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Rook.
Okam throws a right hand that misses
and Rook finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Okam thows a body shot but no joy.
Okam takes a swing at Rook's ribcage but misses.
Okam misses with a body shot.
Rook takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Okam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rook.
Okam misses with a left hand
letting Rook counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okam blocks the body kick.
Okam connects with a body shot that sends Rook's belly button to the back.
Okam scores with a three punch combo!
Okam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Rook.
Rook shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okam pinned against the cage. Okam gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bowman Rook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okam throws a hook but Rook blocks it.
Okam digs a good body shot into Rook's ribs.
Rook looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rook closes this distance looking for a takedown but Okam circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rook keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Okam throws a poor cross that misses
and Rook counters with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Okam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Okam misses.
Nice takedown defense from Okam. No joy for Rook on that attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rook checks a leg kick.
Okam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rook gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Okam counters with a right hand to the body.
Rook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okam misses the shot to the body.
Rook closes the distance and clinches up with Okam, looking for a takedown. Rook pushes Okam against the cage but Okam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Okam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okam.
Rook is looking to wear down Okam with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rook swings for the body but Okam moves out of range.
Rook misses with a hook.
Rook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okam throws a lazy right hand but Rook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okam missing with a left hand there. Rook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okam misses with a double jab.
Thor Okam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rook lands a slapping body shot.
Okam attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Okam misses the body punch
and Rook makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Okam really felt that one!
Rook misses with a kick to the body.
Okam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rook was well out of range. Poor timing from Okam.
Rook checks a low kick from Okam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rook.
Rook pushes Okam up against the cage in a clinch.
Rook with a knee to the head.
It looks like Thor Okam has been cut.
Okam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rook is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okam is defending well for now.
Okam stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rook tries to pull guard but Okam forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rook prevents a body shot from Okam.
Okam misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Rook.
Okam is trying to break free.
Rook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rook cracks Okam with a nice body shot.
Okam lands a hook that snaps the head of Rook backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Okam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okam misses with a knee to the head.
Rook using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Okam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rook throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rook unloads a knee to the mid-section. Okam lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Rook.
Rook lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rook.
Okam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Okam scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rook landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rook lands a nice elbow.
Okam blocking some punches.
Rook jumps guard.
Okam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rook is keeping the position for now.
Okam trying to control but Rook is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook is adopting a defensive guard.
Okam slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Thor Okam wasn't active enough on the ground.
Okam blocks a head kick by Rook.
Rook throws a sloppy head kick and Okam moves out of range easily.
Okam throws a lazy uppercut
and Rook makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rook.
Okam misses with a looping right.
Okam misses with a straight right.
Rook walks into a stiff left hand from Okam.
Okam scores with a hook to the body. Rook takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rook is looking to land body kicks.
Okam swings widly with a right hand
and Rook counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okam thinking.
Okam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rook counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okam misses with a lunging right hand
and Rook counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okam throws the kick towards the body but Rook avoids it.
Okam misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bowman Rook showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rook has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bowman Rook!
Bowman Rook 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Mazzio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mazzio comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck AC / DC. Miles has chosen Fat Lip- Sum 41 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicky Mazzio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruno Miles!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles cracks a nice hook into Mazzio's ribs.
Mazzio drives through and clinches with Miles against the cage.
Miles looking to throw knees to the head but Mazzio is blocking nicely.
Mazzio manages to pull guard.
Mazzio looking for a guillotine here but Miles defends easily.
Miles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mazzio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miles has managed to get both his arms back between Mazzio's legs - danger averted.
Miles chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miles tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazzio is retaining full guard.
Miles is looking to work some ground and pound but Mazzio has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mazzio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mazzio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miles throws an elbow that misses. Mazzio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miles's guard. Nice move by Mazzio!
Mazzio trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
Miles is looking to sweep but instead, Mazzio has passed into half guard.
Mazzio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mazzio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miles is just riding it out for now. Mazzio eventually gives up the hold.
Miles pushes Mazzio off looking to stand but Mazzio dives back in and keeps control.
Mazzio is trying to work for a kimura but Miles is defending well.
Miles wants to get back to his feet.
Miles is looking to improve his position.
Miles manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mazzio trying to control the position from guard on top but Miles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mazzio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mazzio trying to control the position from guard on top but Miles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miles wants to stand up but Mazzio is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mazzio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles keeping moving, preventing Mazzio from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miles is on top in guard.
Mazzio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mazzio is looking for a triangle but Miles pushes his legs off easily.
Miles wants to control from the top but Mazzio keeps moving.
Miles wants to pass the guard but Mazzio is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazzio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miles defends it easily.
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 Nicky Mazzio will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miles connects with a nice looking jab.
Mazzio shoots in and drives through. Miles sprawls well.
Miles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mazzio on the side of the head.
It looks like Nicky Mazzio has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miles closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miles lands in his opponent's guard.
Miles cracks Mazzio with a solid left hand.
Mazzio is rocked!
Miles trying to control but Mazzio is working from the bottom.
Miles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mazzio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miles is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles distracts Mazzio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Miles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miles chips away with some ground and pound.
Mazzio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miles defends well.
Miles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mazzio working for a triangle but Miles defends it easily.
Miles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miles is working Mazzio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miles controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mazzio is keeping the position for now.
Mazzio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miles trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzio has momentary wrist control but Miles slips an elbow through the middle.
Mazzio keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully.
Miles passes Mazzio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mazzio misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Miles is looking to take a break and control but Mazzio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miles lands strikes from half guard.
Miles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mazzio tries to roll over but Miles keeps him under control.
Miles lands strikes from half guard.
Miles throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mazzio to regain full guard.
Miles passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mazzio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miles off and has taken his back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miles covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Mazzio really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Miles.
Mazzio doesn't have the hooks in and Miles manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Miles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nicky Mazzio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Miles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mazzio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mazzio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mazzio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miles is fending him off so far but Mazzio persists. Nope, Miles circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Mazzio.
Nicky Mazzio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mazzio is looking to clinch.
Miles drops Mazzio with a beautiful combination! Mazzio stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Miles is looking for the KO!
Oh Mazzio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Horrible takedown by Mazzio or perhaps it was just good defense by Miles which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Mazzio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazzio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miles but Miles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mazzio shoots in and drives through. Miles sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miles finds Mazzio's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Mazzio flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Miles lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Mazzio will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruno Miles!
A victorious Bruno Miles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ Heisman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Hoo Le Sheet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoo Le Sheet is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jay-Z & Kanye West - Niggas In Paris Lyrics. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, TJ Heisman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Hoo Le Sheet!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heisman tries to land a leg kick but Hoo Le Sheet saw it coming and moves away.
Hoo Le Sheet takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Bruce Hoo Le Sheet has been cut.
Hoo Le Sheet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heisman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heisman lands a nice hook to Hoo Le Sheet's body. Hoo Le Sheet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heisman slips a jab and a cross from Hoo Le Sheet.
Heisman throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hoo Le Sheet checks a leg kick.
Hoo Le Sheet shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heisman as he jumps to the side.
Heisman misses with a left hand
enabling Hoo Le Sheet to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoo Le Sheet misses with a wild combination.
Heisman connects with a body shot.
Hoo Le Sheet throws a right hand that Heisman ducks under and follows up with a left that Heisman also avoids with ease.
Hoo Le Sheet loads up on a big right hand but Heisman slips the punch.
Hoo Le Sheet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Heisman jabs at Hoo Le Sheet's body.
Heisman misses with a straight left.
Hoo Le Sheet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heisman circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Heisman misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Heisman tries a head kick but it misses.
Heisman scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Heisman.
Heisman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoo Le Sheet.
Heisman misses the shot to the body.
Hoo Le Sheet slips a straight right by Heisman.
Heisman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Heisman throws a hook but Hoo Le Sheet blocks it.
Hoo Le Sheet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Heisman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoo Le Sheet swinging wildly here.
A jab lands there for Hoo Le Sheet.
Heisman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heisman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That has opened up Bruce Hoo Le Sheet's cut even more.
Hoo Le Sheet staying out of range there.
Hoo Le Sheet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Heisman as he avoids it easily.
TJ Heisman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Hoo Le Sheet.
Heisman misses with a left hand
and Hoo Le Sheet counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisman takes a swing at Hoo Le Sheet's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Hoo Le Sheet misses.
Hoo Le Sheet scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hoo Le Sheet is looking to take a break and control but Heisman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoo Le Sheet keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hoo Le Sheet with the ground and pound but Heisman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Heisman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoo Le Sheet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heisman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoo Le Sheet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoo Le Sheet throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoo Le Sheet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heisman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hoo Le Sheet trying to control the position from guard on top but Heisman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoo Le Sheet chips away with some ground and pound.
Heisman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heisman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Heisman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoo Le Sheet is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoo Le Sheet's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoo Le Sheet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoo Le Sheet wants to control from the top but Heisman keeps moving.
Heisman looking for a sweep. Not yet Heisman, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoo Le Sheet distracts Heisman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Heisman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Hoo Le Sheet'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.
Hoo Le Sheet tries for a takedown but Heisman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Heisman scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heisman. Hoo Le Sheet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heisman misses the jab.
Hoo Le Sheet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoo Le Sheet misses with the combination.
Hoo Le Sheet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoo Le Sheet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heisman.
Hoo Le Sheet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoo Le Sheet throws a good cross that connects.
Heisman misses with a low kick as Hoo Le Sheet jumps back.
Hoo Le Sheet takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from Heisman both land. Nice combination.
Hoo Le Sheet checks the leg kick.
Hoo Le Sheet dives in and scores a takedown into Heisman's guard.
Hoo Le Sheet scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoo Le Sheet trying to control the position from guard on top but Heisman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoo Le Sheet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoo Le Sheet with a nice head shot there.
Heisman is trying to control the position but Hoo Le Sheet postures up.
Hoo Le Sheet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heisman keeping moving, preventing Hoo Le Sheet from controlling successfully.
Heisman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoo Le Sheet.
Heisman wants to sweep here but Hoo Le Sheet controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisman looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoo Le Sheet tries to free his leg and advance position but Heisman is retaining full guard.
Hoo Le Sheet throws a strike but Heisman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bruce Hoo Le Sheet has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heisman content to stall in guard here.
Heisman wants to control from the top but Hoo Le Sheet keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. TJ Heisman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hoo Le Sheet shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Heisman is trying to defend but Hoo Le Sheet finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Heisman trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoo Le Sheet slips a nice elbow through Heisman's hands, connecting with Heisman's forehead.
Heisman tries to roll over but Hoo Le Sheet keeps him under control.
Heisman is pressing down on Hoo Le Sheet's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Heisman trying to control the position here.
Heisman looking for a sweep. Not yet Heisman, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoo Le Sheet throws an elbow that misses. Heisman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hoo Le Sheet's guard. Nice move by Heisman!
Heisman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Heisman tries to score with some ground and pound. Hoo Le Sheet controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heisman decides to stand back up.
Hoo Le Sheet fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Heisman to the ground. Hoo Le Sheet is now in Heisman's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoo Le Sheet throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruce Hoo Le Sheet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bruce Hoo Le Sheet's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Heisman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hoo Le Sheet is able to avoid easily.
Heisman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heisman throws a push kick but Hoo Le Sheet slaps the foot to one side.
Hoo Le Sheet closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Heisman did well to prevent Hoo Le Sheet getting side control.
Hoo Le Sheet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heisman defending well though.
Heisman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoo Le Sheet.
Heisman moves into full guard.
Hoo Le Sheet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hoo Le Sheet throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisman trying to control the position.
Heisman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoo Le Sheet manages to get himself to full guard.
Heisman slips nicely into half guard.
Heisman prevents Hoo Le Sheet from standing back up.
Heisman trying to control the action but Hoo Le Sheet is working from the bottom.
Heisman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisman stands up and beckons Hoo Le Sheet to join him on the feet.
Heisman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heisman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
TJ Heisman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoo Le Sheet throws a nice looking combination but Heisman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heisman looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoo Le Sheet is just out of range.
Hoo Le Sheet looks to land a combination but Heisman avoids it well.
Hoo Le Sheet ducks under a wild hook from Heisman.
Hoo Le Sheet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoo Le Sheet lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoo Le Sheet takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Heisman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoo Le Sheet.
Heisman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoo Le Sheet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heisman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoo Le Sheet throws a series of punches but Heisman moves out of range.
Hoo Le Sheet looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisman trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoo Le Sheet's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoo Le Sheet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heisman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hoo Le Sheet tries to hold on but Heisman postures up.
Heisman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoo Le Sheet is looking to escape.
Hoo Le Sheet is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoo Le Sheet is squirming around, avoiding Heisman's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Heisman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Heisman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Heisman!
TJ Heisman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Alldren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed comes to the cage accompanied by The Ramones / Blitzkrieg Bop. Alldren has chosen OK State Fight Song as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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225 lbs
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nathan Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Alldren!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Speed misses.
Speed lands a right hook to the body.
Speed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alldren throws the left hand but Speed avoids the punch easily.
Speed ducks under a wild hook from Alldren.
Speed falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alldren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alldren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Speed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Speed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alldren moves away.
Alldren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Speed's head.
Nathan Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alldren throws a shot from downtown. Speed moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Speed throws a looping overhand right but Alldren ducks down to avoid it.
Alldren avoids the body shot from Speed.
Speed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alldren.
Alldren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Speed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nathan Speed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Speed doesn't manage to clinch there - Alldren circles away.
Alldren misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alldren fails to land with a series of punches.
Speed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alldren was well out of range. Poor timing from Speed.
Alldren throws an overhand right that lands on Speed's shoulder, as Speed tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Speed.
Alldren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alldren blocks a head kick by Speed.
A swing and a miss from Alldren.
Alldren dodges the punch combination from Speed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alldren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alldren shoots for a takedown but Speed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Speed delivers a nice body kick.
Alldren sizes up Speed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alldren misses with a few strikes there.
Speed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alldren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alldren throws a leg kick but Speed checks it.
Alldren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Speed as he jumps to the side.
Speed lands a nice shot to the body.
Speed moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Speed misses its intended target.
Speed thows a body shot but no joy.
Alldren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Speed connects with a right hand. Alldren shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alldren misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Speed.
Alldren loads up on a big right hand but Speed slips the punch.
Good work by Alldren as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed tries to bum rush Alldren with a series of wild strikes but Alldren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Speed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alldren's head.
Alldren misses with a hook.
Speed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alldren.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That kick from Speed tenderised Alldren's leg. Alldren is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Speed dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alldren swings for the body but Speed moves out of range.
Speed tries to land a front kick but Alldren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alldren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Speed clinches.
Speed letting Alldren take a breather here.
Speed will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alldren up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alldren stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Speed lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alldren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Speed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alldren is trying to maintain a safe position but Speed gets an underhook and turns Alldren into the cage.
Speed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Speed.
A right hand to the body from Speed.
Alldren wants a takedown but no success here.
Alldren is breathing heavily.
Alldren tries to pull guard but Speed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nathan Speed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Alldren.
Alldren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Speed misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speed.
Speed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alldren or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alldren misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed tries a body shot but Alldren blocks it.
Speed misses with a body punch.
Speed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Speed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Speed gets through Alldren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Speed lands with a right to the head.
Speed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Speed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alldren is trying to pull guard but Speed has him pressed against the cage.
Speed taking a breather.
Alldren is looking to control Speed's arms but Speed gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alldren has his back to the cage.
Alldren has had enough of the clinch but Speed keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed misses with some punches.
Alldren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Speed fails to land.
Speed tries to work over Alldren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Speed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alldren backwards.
Alldren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Speed tries to throw a body punch but Alldren avoids it by throwing Speed back against the cage.
Alldren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alldren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Speed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alldren backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alldren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Speed fails to land.
Speed lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alldren.
Speed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Speed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Speed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alldren wants a takedown but no success here.
Speed scores with a nice hook to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Speed.
Speed throws a punch but it's blocked by Alldren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Speed dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Speed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Speed lands a brutal head kick. Alldren looks out on his feet and Speed throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Nathan Speed!
Nathan Speed took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Pheww good to be on the winning track! Alldren is one tough SOB but I think it was my more versatile skillst that earned me the W today. Now whos next?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Youngblood has chosen DJ Khaled - All I do is win as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lamont Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Youngblood!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Banner misses.
Banner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Youngblood swivels and escapes.
Banner has his takedown stuffed
and Youngblood counters with a low kick, right behind Banner 's knee.
Youngblood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Youngblood catches Banner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Youngblood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Banner. That did some damage!
Youngblood throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Youngblood moves into range and clinches up with Banner.
Still in the clinch, Youngblood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Banner looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Youngblood can't fight it off and eventually Banner manages to take the fight to the floor. Youngblood looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Youngblood is trying to keep Banner in close.
Banner distracts Youngblood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Youngblood with good strikes from the mount here!
Youngblood unloads with some shots from mount but Banner bucks and avoids them well.
Youngblood looking to control but Banner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Banner is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Banner is looking to improve his position but Youngblood isn't that keen on the idea.
Youngblood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Youngblood is trying to control here but Banner has managed to regain half guard.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matt Youngblood wasn't active enough on the ground.
Youngblood lands with a cross.
Youngblood lands a nice looking body shot.
Banner misses with a shot to the body
and Youngblood counters with a leg kick.
Youngblood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Banner lands a jab.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner lands a nice shot that snaps Youngblood's head back.
That's four 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!
Youngblood leaves Banner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Youngblood lands a body shot.
Youngblood feints and then cracks Banner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banner down.
Youngblood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Youngblood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banner doesn't seem bothered though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Youngblood, right into the meat.
Youngblood slaps away a takedown attempt from Banner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Youngblood throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Youngblood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Youngblood dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Youngblood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Banner shoots in looking for a takedown. Youngblood tries to sprawl out of it but Banner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Youngblood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Youngblood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Youngblood throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Youngblood finds it's way through Banner's defenses.
Horrible takedown by Banner or perhaps it was just good defense by Youngblood which made him look bad.
Youngblood scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner walks into a stiff left hand from Youngblood.
Youngblood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good standup being displayed there by Youngblood as he connects with a hook.
Youngblood rushes Banner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood digs a right hand underneath Banner's ribcage. Banner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Banner takes a shot to the head.
Youngblood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner is trying to drag Youngblood to the mat but Youngblood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Youngblood lands a right hand.
Youngblood scores with a hook to the body.
Youngblood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Youngblood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Youngblood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Youngblood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Youngblood lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Youngblood.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Youngblood pushes Banner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Youngblood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Youngblood lands with a right to the head.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Youngblood.
A body shot lands from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a right hand.
Youngblood lands with a short shot to the head.
Banner is rocked!
Youngblood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Youngblood works on Banner's body with a couple of short punches.
Banner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Youngblood unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Banner! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Youngblood is unloading with more strikes now! Banner drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Youngblood!
An out of breath and clearly excited Matt Youngblood thanked Prestige Nutrition (160!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Young Buck - Loose My Mind kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Jones!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a low kick as Shields jumps back.
Shields just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shields counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shields dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shields counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Nick Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Jones.
Jones defending well as Shields loads up on a big left hand.
Shields scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Shields connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Shields.
Jones is rocked!
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shields counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Shields finish him?
Jones looks winded!
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones is trying desperately to land a takedown but Shields is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jones.
Shields lands with a shot to the body.
Shields connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Jones covering up! Shields comes in with a big uppercut and Jones goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nick Shields!
A very excited looking Nick Shields 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ishkabibble Schmukinphart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmukinphart comes to the cage accompanied by Walk Like an Egyptian. 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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26
193 lbs
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198 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ishkabibble Schmukinphart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Meyers!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmukinphart with a hook.
It looks like Charlie Meyers has been cut.
Schmukinphart misses with a hook
and Meyers counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Schmukinphart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meyers.
Schmukinphart misses with a hook
and Meyers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Schmukinphart!
Meyers is trying to get an arm triangle but Schmukinphart is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyers is working Schmukinphart over with some ground and pound from side control.
Meyers connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Schmukinphart some visible discomfort.
Schmukinphart takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmukinphart is looking to regain half guard here but Meyers keeps moving and retains side control.
Meyers working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyers is putting a hurting on Schmukinphart here, landing some big shots from side control.
Meyers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schmukinphart regains half guard, as Meyers was trying to land strikes.
Meyers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schmukinphart!
Meyers lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmukinphart in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyers raining down shots from the mount!
It looks like Ishkabibble Schmukinphart has been cut.
Meyers lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Meyers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Schmukinphart looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Schmukinphart that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Meyers loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Schmukinphart scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Meyers land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Meyers stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Meyers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatsumi Fujinami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serj Wunderkind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wunderkind is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rollin'. This should be a great matchup!
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210 lbs
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204 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tatsumi Fujinami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serj Wunderkind!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wunderkind moves out of range as Fujinami strikes.
Wunderkind misses with a body kick.
Wunderkind scores with a leg kick.
Wunderkind lands with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wunderkind. That's going to slow Fujinami down.
Wunderkind dips to his left and cracks Fujinami with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Wunderkind.
Fujinami tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wunderkind swivels and escapes.
Fujinami gets a double leg takedown into Wunderkind's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wunderkind manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujinami is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fujinami might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fujinami wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wunderkind.
Fujinami is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wunderkind wants to control the pace but Fujinami is squirming around nicely.
Wunderkind takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fujinami tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wunderkind controlling the position easily from mount.
Fujinami can't escape the position.
Wunderkind wants to control the pace but Fujinami is squirming around nicely.
Fujinami is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wunderkind is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fujinami can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wunderkind lands a nice shot to the head.
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!
Wunderkind sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fujinami is squirming around, avoiding Wunderkind's attempts to control the action.
Fujinami is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wunderkind punching from mount but Fujinami doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wunderkind thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fujinami is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wunderkind throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fujinami regains half guard.
Wunderkind keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fujinami tries to get to full guard but Wunderkind has control of the leg.
Fujinami is staying active underneath Wunderkind, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujinami moves into full guard.
Fujinami looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fujinami is working hard here to advance position.
Fujinami lands a decent shot there.
Fujinami throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wunderkind throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fujinami looking for a sweep. Not yet Fujinami, not yet.
Wunderkind trying to control but Fujinami is working from the bottom.
Wunderkind is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fujinami wants to sweep here but Wunderkind controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Serj Wunderkind was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wunderkind looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wunderkind, right into the meat.
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!
Wunderkind thumps Fujinami with a low kick.
Wunderkind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujinami moves away.
Wunderkind connects with a nice looking jab.
Wunderkind buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wunderkind!
Fujinami moves out of range of the body kick from Wunderkind.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wunderkind.
Fujinami shoots in but Wunderkind avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fujinami fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatsumi Fujinami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujinami is breathing heavily.
Fujinami shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wunderkind as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serj Wunderkind dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wunderkind thows a body kick. Fujinami tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Crunch! Wunderkind slams his shin into Fujinami's torso.
Fujinami takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wunderkind - that will leave a mark!
A jab lands there for Wunderkind.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wunderkind fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wunderkind lands a lovely overhand right.
Fujinami is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wunderkind scores with a leg kick.
Wunderkind fakes the leg kick and cracks Fujinami in the body.
Fujinami takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wunderkind throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Serj Wunderkind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujinami walks into a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wunderkind stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wunderkind wants it to stay on the feet.
Fujinami takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujinami takes one to the chin there.
Serj Wunderkind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wunderkind with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fujinami takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wunderkind throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wunderkind throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wunderkind fakes the leg kick and cracks Fujinami in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujinami takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wunderkind lands with an overhand left.
Wunderkind keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That kick from Wunderkind tenderised Fujinami's leg. Fujinami is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wunderkind lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wunderkind getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fujinami is rocked!
Fujinami will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
BOOM! Wunderkind lands a beautiful left hook that drops Fujinami. Fujinami tries to recover but Wunderkind is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Fujinami lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serj Wunderkind!
After winning the bout, Serj Wunderkind thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laph Roaig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roaig has chosen The Doors - Alabama song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
194 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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23
198 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Richards!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Laph Roaig!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards moves away from the strike by Roaig.
Richards moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Richards.
Roaig bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Richards's head backwards.
Roaig throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Richards wants to clinch up but Roaig keeps it at a distance.
Richards avoids the body shot from Roaig.
Tyler Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roaig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Richards is out of range and Roaig settles back down.
Danga de danga de dang - Richards scores with a four punch combination!
Roaig feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Richards's calf.
Roaig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
Richards takes a swing at Roaig's ribcage but misses.
Roaig cracks the inside of Richards's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Richards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roaig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.
Richards darts in and clinches Roaig up against the cage.
Roaig misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roaig blocking some punches.
Richards lands an uppercut.
Roaig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roaig lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roaig. Richards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richards slips a straight right by Roaig.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roaig. Richards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roaig ducks under a wild hook from Richards.
Richards feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Richards throws a big right hand that misses.
Roaig is looking to stand up but Richards isn't so interested in that idea.
Richards engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roaig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards won't allow Roaig to get back to his feet.
Richards is working Roaig over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Richards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Richards is looking to work some ground and pound but Roaig has wrist control.
Roaig is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richards is controlling him.
Richards 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.
Roaig keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roaig wants to get back to his feet but Richards is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roaig is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richards is controlling him.
Richards looking to pass the guard.
Richards wants to control from the top but Roaig keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Roaig.
Roaig takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Richards moves into the clinch.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Roaig.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Roaig tries a body shot but Richards blocks it.
Richards throws a head punch that misses.
Richards blocking some punches.
Roaig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roaig tries to break the clinch but Richards is controlling the position.
Roaig wants to break the clinch but can't.
Richards being controlled against the cage.
Roaig is trying to break free.
Richards throws a head punch that misses.
Richards misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roaig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Richards misses with a punch on the inside.
Richards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roaigs head.
Richards misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Laph Roaig will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Richards moves away from the strike by Roaig.
Roaig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richards connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roaig's hands.
Richards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roaig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richards fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roaig, pushing him back against the cage.
Roaig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Roaig.
Roaig tries to throw a body punch but Richards avoids it by throwing Roaig back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Richards tries a body shot but Roaig blocks it.
Richards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roaigs head.
Richards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richards wants a takedown but no success here.
Roaig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roaig dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Richards. That did some damage!
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roaig manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards scores with a push kick.
Richards bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roaig's head backwards.
Roaig throws the left hand but Richards avoids the punch easily.
Roaig throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Richards.
Richards throws a leg kick which misses Roaig's front leg but catches the back leg as Roaig tries to avoid it.
Richards with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roaig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roaig defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Richards.
Richards looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Richards comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roaig fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roaig looks to throw the jab but Richards is out of range.
Roaig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richards manages to avoid it.
Richards lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards lunges at Roaig with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roaig's hand.
Richards moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards.
Roaig scores with a shot to the side of Richards's head.
Roaig breaks from the clinch.
Roaig throws a right hand that Richards ducks under and follows up with a left that Richards also avoids with ease.
Richards is looking to clinch but Roaig is avoiding it.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Roaig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Richards is out of range and Roaig settles back down.
Roaig misses with a straight left.
Richards moves away from the strike by Roaig.
Richards delivers a nice body kick.
Roaig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.
Richards shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Roaig is trying to defend but Richards finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards seems to be working for a kimura but Roaig defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roaig kicks Richards off and gets back to his feet.
Richards takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Richards throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roaig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richards scores with a kick to the midsection.
Richards misses with a body kick.
Roaig misses with a straight right.
Richards lands a jab to Roaig's midsection.
Richards misses with a hook. Roaig ducked under it nicely.
Roaig lands with a nice body punch.
Richards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roaig.
Richards misses with a hook
and Roaig counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roaig tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards is pressing down on Roaig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roaig is holding on for now.
Richards controlling the action here.
Richards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Richards not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roaig wants to get back to his feet.
Richards is looking for a kimura but Roaig is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richards to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Richards dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Richards slips a straight right by Roaig.
Good exchange - Richards coming out on top.
A chopping leg kick lands by Richards.
Richards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roaig is fending him off so far but Richards persists. Nope, Roaig circles away and we're back to standing.
Roaig ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roaig is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Richards blocks a jab.
Roaig pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richards moves into the clinch.
Richards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roaig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roaig looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Roaig.
Roaig tries a body shot but Richards blocks it.
Roaig breaks the clinch.
Richards throws a looping overhand right but Roaig ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Richards takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards swings for the body but Roaig moves out of range.
Roaig rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richards tries to clinch up
and Roaig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roaig lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roaig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richards.
Roaig slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Laph Roaig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roaig slaps away a takedown attempt from Richards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards lands a slapping body shot.
Richards getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roaig throws a jab but it's blocked by Richards.
Roaig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roaig avoids the body shot from Richards.
Richards throws out a powerful jab.
Roaig swings for the body but Richards moves out of range.
Richards scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards moves out of range of the strikes.
Roaig circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roaig takes a swing at Richards's ribcage but misses.
Richards takes one to the chin there.
Roaig looks to land a right hand but Richards moved out of range.
Richards lands a slapping body shot.
Richards misses with a body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Richards.
Richards tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Richards has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roaig keeps working.
Richards tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Roaig wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The strikes coming from Richards are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Richards throws an elbow but Roaig slips to the side and avoids it well.
Roaig is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Richards trying to control the action but Roaig is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Roaig is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Richards is really struggling to control Roaig but he's trying to hold on to the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roaig is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Richards is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tyler Richards did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Roaig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richards was well out of range. Poor timing from Roaig.
Richards moves out of range of the leg kick from Roaig.
Richards throws a jab but it's blocked by Roaig.
Roaig takes a swing at Richards's ribcage but misses.
Roaig scores with a nice body kick.
Roaig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roaig doesn't manage to clinch there - Richards circles away.
Richards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roaig misses with a body kick.
Richards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richards misses the jab.
Roaig walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A combination from Roaig does no damage.
Richards misses with an uppercut.
Richards is looking to chop away at Roaig's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roaig throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily.
Richards connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roaig. Roaig circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Richards throws a hook but Roaig avoids it easily.
Roaig misses with a low kick.
Roaig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richards comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roaig connects with a crisp jab.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Roaig.
Roaig lands an overhand right.
Richards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roaig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roaig manages to avoid it.
Richards cracks a nice hook into Roaig's ribs.
Roaig looks to throw the jab but Richards is out of range.
Roaig lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Richards.
Roaig steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Richards. That one must have hurt.
Roaig is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Richards throws the left hand but Roaig avoids the punch easily.
Richards scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Roaig throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Richards misses with a low kick.
Laph Roaig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Richards.
Roaig keeps the fight on the outside.
Roaig throws a front kick aimed at Richards's knee but Richards avoids it well.
Roaig wants to land a leg kick but Richards is out of range.
Richards slips a jab from Roaig.
Roaig moves out of range of the strikes.
Roaig throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Richards's head.
It looks like Tyler Richards has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards looks to land a right hand but Roaig moved out of range.
Richards slips under a jab from Roaig.
Richards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roaig moves out of range as Richards strikes.
Roaig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richards darts in and clinches Roaig up against the cage.
Roaig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roaig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richards swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roaig.
Richards shoots in and bounces Roaig off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Roaig wants to stand and escape but Richards is having none of it.
Richards postures up in Roaig's guard and throws a big left but Roaig blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roaig wants to get back to his feet but Richards is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Richards is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roaig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Richards controls the pace.
Tyler Richards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards wants to control from the top but Roaig keeps moving.
Roaig wants to get back to his feet but Richards is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Richards throwing strikes from guard but Roaig blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richards connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tyler Richards will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyler Richards's cut.
That's time! Richards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Roaig looks to throw the jab but Richards is out of range.
Richards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roaig.
Richards walks into a straight right hand from Roaig.
Richards closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Roaig quickly recovers to half guard.
Roaig is not content to let Richards control the position.
Richards thows a huge punch but Roaig dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Richards there.
Richards looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roaig looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roaig is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Richards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roaig keeps working.
Richards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Richards stops Roaig from getting back to his feet.
Richards is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Roaig!
Richards lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Roaig is rocked!
Roaig takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Richards's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Richards!
Tyler Richards retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Tyler Richards, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jules Winnfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Lyons!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyons fails to land the takedown.
Winnfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Lyons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lyons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winnfield.
Lyons misses with some punches.
Lyons jumps guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lyons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyons has a closed guard, preventing Winnfield from standing up.
Lyons has his foot on Winnfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winnfield works his way back into a safe position though.
Lyons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winnfield wants to stand but Lyons is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lyons is looking to sinch up a triangle. Winnfield throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lyons's body to avoid the submission. Lyons has instead reached around Winnfield's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lyons arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rory Lyons!
Rory Lyons is the new light heavyweight champion!
Rory Lyons took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'It has been a privilege to share with Jules, and an honor to win this title. I would like to thank my fans, my camp, and my mom. I coming home with the gold!'.
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