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TTFC Wednesday Night Fights 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Nieddds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Ibrahimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ibrahimovic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mind Heist kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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150 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
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190 cm
30
167 lbs
14 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Nieddds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandar Ibrahimovic!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nieddds lands with an uppercut that bounces Ibrahimovic off the cage and back into range.
Nieddds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nieddds fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ibrahimovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ibrahimovic tries to clinch but Nieddds is having none of it.
Nieddds misses with a series of wild punches.
Nieddds moves out of range as Ibrahimovic throws a body kick.
Ibrahimovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nieddds checks a leg kick.
Ibrahimovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic dodges the punch combination from Nieddds.
Nieddds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibrahimovic moves away.
Nieddds misses with a wild body shot.
Ibrahimovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nieddds is out of range and Ibrahimovic settles back down.
Nieddds tries to clinch but Ibrahimovic moves out of range.
Bobby Nieddds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nieddds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nieddds misses with a hook. Ibrahimovic ducked under it nicely.
Ibrahimovic thumps Nieddds with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ibrahimovic has closed the distance and engaged Nieddds in a clinch.
Ibrahimovic stalls.
Ibrahimovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nieddds avoiding damage as Ibrahimovic throws knees to the body.
Nieddds managing to block the knees to the body from Ibrahimovic.
Nieddds managing to block the knees to the body from Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ibrahimovic stalls.
Nieddds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ibrahimovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nieddds avoids it.
Ibrahimovic misses with a knee to the head.
Ibrahimovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ibrahimovic misses with a knee to the head.
Nieddds avoiding damage as Ibrahimovic throws knees to the body.
Nieddds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibrahimovic backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Nieddds.
Ibrahimovic looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ibrahimovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Nieddds leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nieddds is looking to control Ibrahimovic's arms but Ibrahimovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nieddds has his back to the cage.
Nieddds is trying to break the clinch but Ibrahimovic has him pressed against the cage.
Ibrahimovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nieddds is trying to stall.
Nieddds blocks the elbow strike.
Ibrahimovic misses with a knee strike.
Ibrahimovic looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nieddds is trying to break the clinch but Ibrahimovic has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aleksandar Ibrahimovic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nieddds wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ibrahimovic wants to clinch.
Ibrahimovic tries to score with a low kick but Nieddds moves his leg out of the way.
Ibrahimovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nieddds.
The fighters circling - Nieddds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ibrahimovic in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ibrahimovic has managed to clinch.
Ibrahimovic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ibrahimovic stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Ibrahimovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nieddds is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ibrahimovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ibrahimovic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nieddds is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Nieddds avoids the damage to the body.
Nieddds lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nieddds - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bobby Nieddds.
Nieddds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nieddds.
Ibrahimovic wants to land a leg kick but Nieddds is out of range.
Ibrahimovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ibrahimovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nieddds.
Nieddds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibrahimovic. Ibrahimovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Ibrahimovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic throws a front kick that sends Nieddds stumbling back into the cage.
Ibrahimovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Nieddds wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nieddds stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nieddds scores with a hook to the body.
Ibrahimovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ibrahimovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Nieddds leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Ibrahimovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nieddds blocks a head kick by Ibrahimovic.
Nieddds misses the shot to the body.
Nieddds moves out of range as Ibrahimovic throws a body kick.
Nieddds throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibrahimovic.
Nieddds swings for the body but Ibrahimovic moves out of range.
Ibrahimovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nieddds throws out a loose jab but Ibrahimovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nieddds.
Nieddds lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic is looking to land body kicks.
Nieddds swings widly with a right hand
letting Ibrahimovic counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Nieddds. Those never looked like landing.
Bobby Nieddds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ibrahimovic is looking to clinch.
Nieddds thows a body shot but no joy.
Ibrahimovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nieddds tries to clinch but Ibrahimovic moves out of range.
Ibrahimovic moves in looking to clinch but Nieddds pushes him off.
Ibrahimovic avoids the body shot from Nieddds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds works the jab nicely.
Ibrahimovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ibrahimovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nieddds throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibrahimovic.
Nieddds throws a body punch but Ibrahimovic moves out of range.
Nieddds just misses with a punch to the body.
Nieddds tries to clinch up but Ibrahimovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Ibrahimovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ibrahimovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Ibrahimovic misses.
Nieddds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ibrahimovic's head backwards.
That kick from Ibrahimovic tenderised Nieddds's leg. Nieddds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nieddds swings for the body but Ibrahimovic moves out of range.
Nieddds pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ibrahimovic back to the cage. Nieddds follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ibrahimovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Ibrahimovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nieddds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ibrahimovic is looking to chop away at Nieddds's legs.
Nieddds misses with a left hand
and Ibrahimovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bobby Nieddds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice cross by Nieddds.
Nieddds is looking to clinch.
Nieddds takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nieddds throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibrahimovic.
Nieddds throws a right hand that Ibrahimovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Ibrahimovic also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Nieddds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ibrahimovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandar Ibrahimovic!
A very excited looking Aleksandar Ibrahimovic 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timpurhkhum Chouncheun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Gracie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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142 lbs
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147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thiago Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Timpurhkhum Chouncheun!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chouncheun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Chouncheun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chouncheun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chouncheun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chouncheun throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Chouncheun misses with a head kick.
Gracie throws a body punch but Chouncheun moves out of range.
Chouncheun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Chouncheun.
Chouncheun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chouncheun throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chouncheun tries a head kick but it misses.
Chouncheun throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Chouncheun attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chouncheun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chouncheun throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Chouncheun avoids nicely.
Chouncheun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Chouncheun sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chouncheun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chouncheun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chouncheun throws a head kick that misses.
Chouncheun lands with a slapping head kick.
Good leg kick by Chouncheun there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chouncheun stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Chouncheun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chouncheun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Chouncheun there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chouncheun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Chouncheun.
A head kick misses from Chouncheun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Chouncheun misses with a leg kick.
Chouncheun tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a hook but Chouncheun blocks it.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Chouncheun.
Chouncheun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie feints and as Chouncheun raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chouncheun is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Chouncheun looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chouncheun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chouncheun throwing strikes here but Gracie is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Chouncheun looking to finish Gracie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gracie!
Chouncheun throws a strike there. Gracie manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Chouncheun misses with a head shot. Gracie uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Chouncheun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chouncheun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chouncheun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chouncheun trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chouncheun looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chouncheun turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chouncheun has managed to clinch.
Chouncheun is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chouncheun stalling in the clinch but Gracie improves position.
Chouncheun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chouncheun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chouncheun throws a head kick that misses.
Chouncheun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chouncheun misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Chouncheun.
Chouncheun misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun misses with a body kick.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Chouncheun.
Gracie feints a jab promting Chouncheun to slip. Gracie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chouncheun slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Chouncheun throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Chouncheun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chouncheun misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chouncheun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chouncheun moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Chouncheun lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Chouncheun slows down the pace here.
Chouncheun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie tries to break free but Chouncheun pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun lands a nice knee to the body.
Chouncheun looking to stall.
Chouncheun slowing the pace effectively.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Chouncheun pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Chouncheun controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chouncheun stalling against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Thiago Gracie has been cut.
Chouncheun lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Chouncheun slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Timpurhkhum Chouncheun.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun scores with a kick to the body.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chouncheun is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Chouncheun circles away and we're back to standing.
Chouncheun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chouncheun pinned against the cage. Chouncheun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Chouncheun.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Chouncheun.
Chouncheun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Chouncheun thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.
Chouncheun throws a head kick that half lands.
Chouncheun connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Chouncheun.
Chouncheun dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Chouncheun which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Chouncheun throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chouncheun throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chouncheun forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Chouncheun avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Chouncheun controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thiago Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Chouncheun. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chouncheun scores with a spinning back kick!
Chouncheun moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Chouncheun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Chouncheun stalling against the cage.
A hook to the body from Gracie.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chouncheun leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chouncheun landing knees to the head.
Chouncheun is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chouncheun trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Timpurhkhum Chouncheun.
Chouncheun tries a head kick but it misses.
Chouncheun throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie throws a right hand that Chouncheun ducks under and follows up with a left that Chouncheun also avoids with ease.
Chouncheun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Chouncheun.
Chouncheun throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Chouncheun.
Chouncheun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Chouncheun.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Chouncheun is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie slips a jab from Chouncheun.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chouncheun doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chouncheun was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chouncheun's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Chouncheun is defending it quite comfortably.
Chouncheun slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun working a defensive guard but Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chouncheun is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chouncheun rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Chouncheun!
Chouncheun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Chouncheun from controlling successfully.
Chouncheun is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chouncheun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Chouncheun keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thiago Gracie.
I think Chouncheun has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timpurhkhum Chouncheun!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitali Jurcina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoltzfuses Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Gladiator the Battle. Vitali Jurcina has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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196 lbs
16 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Jurcina!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Stoltzfuses Jr misses.
Stoltzfuses Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoltzfuses Jr swinging wildly here.
Jurcina swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jurcina looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stoltzfuses Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jurcina, pushing him back against the cage.
Stoltzfuses Jr is working for takedown but Jurcina is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands an elbow inside.
Stoltzfuses Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a body shot.
Stoltzfuses Jr misses with a body punch.
Jurcina using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stoltzfuses Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jurcina takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Vitali Jurcina has been cut.
Jurcina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jurcina misses with a knee to the head.
Jurcina blocks a body shot from Stoltzfuses Jr.
Jurcina throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stoltzfuses Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jurcina misses with a knee strike.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Stoltzfuses Jr.
Jurcina tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jurcina takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jurcina looks winded!
Stoltzfuses Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stoltzfuses Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jurcina with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Stoltzfuses Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stoltzfuses Jr.
Stoltzfuses Jr tightens his grip and picks Jurcina up, before dumping him to the ground. Jurcina manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stoltzfuses Jr wants to control from the top but Jurcina keeps moving.
Jurcina wants to get back to his feet but Stoltzfuses Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stoltzfuses Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurcina keeping moving, preventing Stoltzfuses Jr from controlling successfully.
Stoltzfuses Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stoltzfuses Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A combination from Jurcina does no damage.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Stoltzfuses Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Jurcina misses with the combination.
Stoltzfuses Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jurcina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurcina misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Jurcina.
Stoltzfuses Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Jurcina throws a right and a left that Stoltzfuses Jr avoids nicely.
Jurcina throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stoltzfuses Jr counters with a series of strikes. Jurcina will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stoltzfuses Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Stoltzfuses Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Jurcina is blocking nicely.
Jurcina misses with a knee to the head.
Stoltzfuses Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jurcina misses with a knee strike.
Jurcina tries a knee to the head but Stoltzfuses Jr blocks it.
Stoltzfuses Jr crunches a lovely knee into Jurcina's ribcage.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurcina with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jurcina takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stoltzfuses Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jurcina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jurcina misses with a knee strike.
Stoltzfuses Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jurcina avoids the elbow strike from Stoltzfuses Jr, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jurcina misses with a knee strike.
Stoltzfuses Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Stoltzfuses Jr.
Nice elbow from Stoltzfuses Jr.
Jurcina tries to land a knee to the head but Stoltzfuses Jr blocks with his arms.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr stalls.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Jurcina avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitali Jurcina's cut.
That's time! Stoltzfuses Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No joy there for Jurcina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jurcina fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a head shot.
Stoltzfuses Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stoltzfuses Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stoltzfuses Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Stoltzfuses Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jurcina keeping moving, preventing Stoltzfuses Jr from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jurcina misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stoltzfuses Jr closes the distance and pushes Jurcina back into the cage.
Jurcina looking to throw knees to the head but Stoltzfuses Jr is blocking nicely.
Stoltzfuses Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Jurcina gets an underhook and turns Stoltzfuses Jr into the cage.
Jurcina with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jurcina misses with a knee to the head.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jurcina or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stoltzfuses Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jurcina takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurcina with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jurcina is breathing heavily.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr tightens his grip and picks Jurcina up, before dumping him to the ground. Jurcina manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoltzfuses Jr trying to control but Jurcina is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stoltzfuses Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stoltzfuses Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jurcina avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stoltzfuses Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jurcina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stoltzfuses Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stoltzfuses Jr wants to control from the top but Jurcina keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jurcina takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoltzfuses Jr pushes Jurcina up against the cage in a clinch.
Jurcina misses with a knee to the head.
Jurcina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jurcina with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jurcina tries a knee to the head but Stoltzfuses Jr blocks it.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Stoltzfuses Jr.
Still in the clinch, Stoltzfuses Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Stoltzfuses Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Stoltzfuses Jr.
Jurcina takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jurcina avoiding damage as Stoltzfuses Jr throws knees to the body.
Jurcina tries a knee to the head but Stoltzfuses Jr blocks it.
Stoltzfuses Jr landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stoltzfuses Jr.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stoltzfuses Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands with a left to the head.
Stoltzfuses Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands an elbow that stopped Jurcina in his tracks for a moment.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jurcina using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stoltzfuses Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stoltzfuses Jr wants the takedown. Jurcina is fighting it off but Stoltzfuses Jr persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jurcina's guard against the cage.
Stoltzfuses Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitali Jurcina'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stoltzfuses Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vitali Jurcina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jurcina fails to land with a series of punches.
Stoltzfuses Jr clinches with his opponent.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a body shot.
Jurcina tries a knee to the head but Stoltzfuses Jr blocks it.
Jurcina tries a knee to the head but Stoltzfuses Jr blocks it.
Jurcina takes a shot to the head.
Jurcina throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stoltzfuses Jr with a knee to the head.
Jurcina is rocked!
Stoltzfuses Jr has Jurcina pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Jurcina is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Stoltzfuses Jr - that's hurt Jurcina badly! Oh, another knee lands and Jurcina is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Jurcina doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr!
Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leslie Harp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harp comes into the arena with Eternal Erection - Absolutely Free blaring out of the sound system. Peter Walter is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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169 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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32
167 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leslie Harp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Walter!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harp tries to avoid it but Walter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harp to the ground. Harp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Walter looks for a takedown but Harp sprawls well.
Walter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leslie Harp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Walter.
Harp closes the distance but Walter moves to the side
and Walter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harp looking for a takedown.
Harp has Walter pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Harp pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Walter tumbling to the mat - Harp dives into Walter's guard.
Harp landing some decent shots from guard.
Harp trying to control but Walter is working from the bottom.
Walter has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Harp doesn't defend quickly enough and Walter has managed to lock this one up! Can Harp escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Walter on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peter Walter!
An out of breath and clearly excited Peter Walter thanked Brute for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Paquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markus Justice struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Markus Justice has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
170 lbs
23 - 19 - 1 |
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25
170 lbs
9 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manuel Paquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Markus Justice!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paquiao misses the shot to the body.
Paquiao lands with a straight right. Justice didn't see that one coming.
Justice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paquiao.
Paquiao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Justice.
Justice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paquiao.
Paquiao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Justice counters with an inside leg kick.
Paquiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Justice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Justice throws a lazy right hand but Paquiao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paquiao swings for the body but Justice moves out of range.
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paquiao moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquiao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manuel Paquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paquiao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Justice.
Justice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paquiao misses with a straight right.
Justice swings for the body but Paquiao moves out of range.
Paquiao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Justice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paquiao catches Justice with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Justice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paquiao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Justice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao lands a nice looking body shot.
Paquiao misses with a body shot.
Paquiao lands a nice hook to Justice's body. Justice takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paquiao ducks under a wild hook from Justice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Justice misses with a straight right.
Paquiao throws a shot to the body.
Justice takes one to the side of the head.
Paquiao looks to land a combination. Justice sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Paquiao misses the target.
Paquiao throws a series of strikes that have Justice backpedaling.
Paquiao thows a body shot but no joy.
Paquiao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Justice throws out the jab.
Paquiao scores with a nice right hand.
Paquiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paquiao jabs Justice to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paquiao misses with a series of wild punches.
Paquiao throws the left hand but Justice avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao with a jab.
Paquiao misses with the combination.
Paquiao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Paquiao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Paquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justice moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice with a jab.
Paquiao defending well as Justice loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Paquiao dominated that round.
That's time! Paquiao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch lands to the side of Justice 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paquiao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Justice misses with a two punch combination.
Paquiao scores with a sloppy right hand. Justice should have avoided that one.
Paquiao looks to score with a jab to the body but Justice is just out of range.
Justice takes one to the side of the head.
Paquiao misses with an uppercut.
Paquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paquiao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Paquiao throws a series of punches but Justice avoids them all with ease.
Paquiao connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paquiao.
Justice slips under a jab.
Paquiao cracks a nice hook into Justice's ribs.
Paquiao throws a jab but it's blocked by Justice.
Nice straight punches there by Paquiao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paquiao.
Justice misses with a double jab
and Paquiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Justice misses with a wild body shot.
Paquiao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Paquiao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Justice. Justice circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Paquiao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paquiao scores with a nice strike.
Justice looks to throw the jab but Paquiao is out of range.
Justice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paquiao circles away quickly and effectively.
Justice takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Justice just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Paquiao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justice throws a head kick but Paquiao moves out of range.
Paquiao works Justice's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice throws a combination that misses
and Justice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paquiao scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Paquiao.
Justice takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paquiao lands with a nice body punch.
Justice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paquiao finds it's way round the side to connect with Justice's head.
Paquiao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paquiao misses with an uppercut. Justice saw that one coming.
Paquiao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Justice has time to react.
Justice doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao throws an overhand right that lands on Justice's shoulder, as Justice tries to avoid the shot.
Paquiao lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Justice misses the target.
Justice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Paquiao misses.
Justice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paquiao lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manuel Paquiao is winning the standup battle so far.
Justice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paquiao scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Paquiao dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Paquiao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Justice stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Justice bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Paquiao's head backwards.
Justice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paquiao.
Justice scores with a kick to the body.
Justice tries to move into range but Paquiao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Paquiao.
Justice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paquiao was well out of range. Poor timing from Justice.
Paquiao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paquiao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paquiao takes a swing at Justice's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquiao connects with the punch.
Markus Justice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paquiao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Justice's head backwards.
Paquiao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Justice counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paquiao, as that shot connected.
Paquiao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Justice takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paquiao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Justice.
Paquiao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Justice's head backwards.
Paquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paquiao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Paquiao cracks a nice hook into Justice's ribs.
Paquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paquiao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Justice might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Paquiao has got the better of the exchanges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justice misses with a head kick.
Paquiao catches Justice with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paquiao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Justice walks into a stiff left hand from Paquiao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Justice misses.
Paquiao slips under a jab.
Paquiao shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Justice eats them both and turns towards Paquiao to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice shot by Paquiao.
Paquiao throws a body punch but Justice moves out of range.
Justice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paquiao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Justice on the side of the head.
Paquiao misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paquiao throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Paquiao.
Paquiao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paquiao just misses with a punch to the body.
Paquiao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Justice.
Justice takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justice misses with a two punch combination.
Markus Justice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paquiao.
Jab by Paquiao.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Paquiao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paquiao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Paquiao!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Manuel Paquiao waved his t-shirt featuring //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Massive Attack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deano Clavet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clavet has chosen Y Mouillera Pu Pantoute as his entrance music. Massive Attack could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Deano Clavet's chin.
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28
212 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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26
209 lbs
14 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Massive Attack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Deano Clavet!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clavet slips a jab and a cross from Attack.
Attack cracks Clavet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Attack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clavet fails with the takedown.
Attack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clavet.
Attack tries to bum rush Clavet with a series of wild strikes but Clavet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clavet wants to clinch up but Attack keeps it at a distance.
Attack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Attack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clavet counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Clavet struggles to land a body shot inside as Attack controls his hands.
Clavet trying to land knees to the body.
Attack has Clavet pressed against the cage.
Attack misses with a body punch.
Clavet is trying to drag Attack to the mat but Attack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Attack manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clavet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Attack manages to avoid it.
Clavet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Attack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Attack works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clavet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Attack.
Clavet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Attack.
Clavet dodges the punch combination from Attack.
Attack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Attack misses with a few strikes there.
Clavet moves out of range as Attack throws a body kick.
Clavet wants to clinch up but Attack keeps it at a distance.
Massive Attack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Attack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clavet.
Massive Attack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deano Clavet.
Clavet doesn't manage to clinch there - Attack circles away.
Attack cracks the inside of Clavet's front leg.
Attack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Attack scores with a hook to the body. Clavet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Attack lands a leg kick that knocks Clavet off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Attack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Attack swats away the attempt to clinch by Clavet.
Attack swats away the attempt to clinch by Clavet.
Clavet checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clavet tries to clinch
and Attack makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Clavet really felt that one!
Clavet looks to land a combination. Attack sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Attack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Attack misses with a low kick.
Attack jabs Clavet right on the nose. Clavet blinks but takes it well.
Massive Attack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clavet shoots in for a double leg but Attack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Attack scores with a nice strike.
Attack lands a nice shot to the body.
Attack connects with a leg kick. Clavet looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Attack lunges at Clavet with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clavet's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Attack thuds a left hand into Clavet's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Clavet.
Clavet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clavet doesn't manage to clinch there - Attack circles away.
Attack is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Attack lands a jab.
Clavet tries to clinch but Attack moves away
and Attack counters with a good low kick that Clavet was not able to check.
Attack throws a series of punches but Clavet avoids them all with ease.
Clavet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Attack but Attack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clavet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Attack moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clavet misses with a body shot.
Clavet wants to clinch.
Clavet dives in and scores a takedown into Attack's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massive Attack dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Attack dips to his left and cracks Clavet with an uppercut!
Clavet misses the jab.
Attack closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Attack throws a series of punches but Clavet avoids them all with ease.
Attack throws a right hand that misses
and Clavet counters by clinching up.
Clavet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clavet can't find room to land a body shot as Attack controls the action.
A short right from Clavet.
Clavet is trying to pull guard but Attack turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Clavet drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Attack gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clavet tries a body shot but Attack blocks it.
Clavet working aggressively here.
Attack lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clavet tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Attack smiles and moves away.
Massive Attack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deano Clavet.
Attack keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attack lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Attack.
Massive Attack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clavet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Attack throws a series of punches but Clavet avoids them all with ease.
Attack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clavet moves away.
Clavet is looking to clinch.
Clavet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Attack.
Clavet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Attack rather than just go for the knockout.
Clavet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Attack.
Clavet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Attack can pounce on him.
Attack lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body punch from Attack.
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!
Attack throws a leg kick that misses.
Clavet moves in looking to clinch but Attack pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attack throws a right and a left that Clavet avoids nicely.
Attack works Clavet's body with a nice hook.
Good shot there by Attack.
Attack is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Clavet tries to clinch
and Attack counters with a two punch combo.
Clavet has closed the distance and engaged Attack in a clinch.
Attack lands a hook that snaps the head of Clavet backwards.
Clavet jumps guard.
Clavet trying to control the position.
Attack stays in close to Clavet's body and controls the position.
Attack's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Massive Attack just wasn't active enough.
Attack keeps the fight on the outside.
Attack goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Attack fails to land with a series of punches.
Attack misses with a combination
and Clavet counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Attack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Attack.
Clavet looking to sit in guard and control but Attack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Clavet trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clavet is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clavet keeping full guard, as Attack tries to pass.
Attack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Attack wants to pass the guard but Clavet is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massive Attack dominated that second round.
That's time! Attack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Attack throws a big shot that misses.
Attack looks to land a combination but Clavet avoids it well.
Attack throws a series of punches but Clavet moves out of range.
Massive Attack is winning the standup battle so far.
Attack throws a right and a left that Clavet avoids nicely.
Attack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Attack scores with a nice strike.
Clavet misses with a body shot.
A combination from Attack does no damage.
Clavet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Attack lands a head shot.
Attack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Attack swats away the attempt to clinch by Clavet.
Attack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clavet fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Attack lands a jab-cross combination.
Attack misses with a low kick.
Attack bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Attack scores with a sloppy right hand. Clavet should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Clavet.
Clavet tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Attack finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Attack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clavet moves away.
Attack lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attack misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clavet takes one to the chin there.
Attack misses the shot to the body.
Attack ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Attack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Attack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clavet was well out of range. Poor timing from Attack.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clavet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Attack misses the target.
Clavet wants to clinch up but Attack keeps it at a distance.
Clavet tries to move into range but Attack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clavet moves in looking to clinch but Attack pushes him off.
Attack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Attack looks to land a right hand but Clavet moved out of range.
Attack thows a body shot but no joy.
Attack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clavet darts in trying to clinch
and Attack counters with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Clavet.
Attack bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Deano Clavet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Attack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clavet.
Clavet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Attack missing with a left hand there. Clavet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Attack thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clavet tries to clinch there but Attack circles away.
Clavet checks a leg kick.
Clavet dives in and grabs Attack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Attack pushes down on Clavet's head and hops out.
Attack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clavets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Attack lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Attack connects with a right hand. Clavet shakes it off.
Clavet tries to clinch but Attack moves away
and Attack counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Clavet has a takedown stuffed.
Massive Attack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deano Clavet.
Clavet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Attack lunges at Clavet with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clavet's hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clavet wants to clinch up but Attack keeps it at a distance.
Attack scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Massive Attack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Attack, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Massive Attack!
A relieved looking Massive Attack thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bailey comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Lose Yourself. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blaze Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick James!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Bailey only half commits.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bailey.
Some bone on bone action there as James checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bailey throws a nice head kick!
James fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bailey on the side of the head.
Bailey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bailey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Bailey blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bailey's brow.
A short uppercut from James.
James landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bailey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
James blocks an elbow strike from Bailey.
Bailey stalling.
Bailey lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
James lands an elbow inside that Bailey shrugs off.
James tries a knee to the head but Bailey blocks it.
James with a knee to the head.
Bailey lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bailey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James takes an elbow to the forehead.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James avoiding damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
James lands an elbow that stopped Bailey in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Blaze Bailey has been cut.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bailey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James stalling in the clinch but Bailey improves position.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bailey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bailey avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Bailey misses with an elbow strike.
James scores a nice knee to the body.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bailey blocks it with crossed arms.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Bailey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
James avoiding damage as Bailey throws knees to the body.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bailey blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a knee to the head.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bailey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James tries to land a knee to the head but Bailey blocks with his arms.
Bailey pressing his opponent against the cage.
James blocks an elbow strike.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
Bailey scores a nice knee to the body.
James misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Bailey.
James looking to stall.
Nice elbow from Bailey.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bailey trying to land knees to the body.
Bailey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Bailey.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bailey just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
James taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James pushes Bailey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by James.
Bailey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Bailey is blocking nicely.
Bailey stalling against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bailey misses with an elbow over the top.
James crunches a lovely knee into Bailey's ribcage.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Bailey lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Bailey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Bailey blocks with his arms.
Bailey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
James taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bailey blocks it with crossed arms.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bailey managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Knees to the body from Bailey.
Bailey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
James looks winded!
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Bailey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bailey misses with a knee strike.
Bailey lands a damaging elbow.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bailey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bailey tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by James as Bailey tries to tie him up.
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 Blaze Bailey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blaze Bailey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bailey lands with a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Bailey.
Bailey lands a high kick!
Bailey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
James checks a leg kick nicely.
Bailey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bailey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
James landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey lands an elbow just above James 's eye.
James tries a knee to the head but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey looking to stall.
James tries a knee to the head but Bailey blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bailey just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
James misses with a body punch.
Bailey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bailey misses with an elbow strike.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Bailey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Bailey controls the action.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Bailey is blocking nicely.
Bailey is looking to control James's arms but James gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bailey has his back to the cage.
Knees to the body from James.
James avoids the elbow strike from Bailey, against the cage.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Bailey avoids the damage to the body.
Bailey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but James is keeping busy.
James avoids the elbow strike from Bailey, against the cage.
James missing with knees to the body.
Bailey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
Bailey is working James over against the cage.
Bailey lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bailey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bailey is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
James is breathing heavily.
Bailey lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
Bailey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bailey blocks a body shot from James.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bailey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bailey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James scores with a knee to the head.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Bailey.
Knees to the body from Bailey.
James takes a shot to the head.
Bailey lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bailey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Bailey.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bailey's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James prevents a body shot from Bailey.
James tries a knee to the head but Bailey blocks it.
James lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bailey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
James blocks an elbow strike from Bailey.
Bailey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
Bailey lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment.
Bailey misses with an elbow strike.
Bailey lands with a left to the head.
Bailey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
James misses with an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey pushes off an throws an elbow but James leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bailey blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from James.
James tries a knee to the head but Bailey blocks it.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Bailey.
Bailey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Bailey scores with a knee to the head.
Bailey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bailey pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey pushes off an throws an elbow but James leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bailey looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James misses with a knee strike.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bailey landing knees to the body.
Bailey lands a right hand.
Bailey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaze Bailey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blaze Bailey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bailey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bailey lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
James gets tackled into the cage by Bailey. Bailey maintains the clinch.
Bailey trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bailey into the cage.
James scores with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
Bailey avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bailey blocks it with crossed arms.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
Bailey lands a nice elbow.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bailey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bailey tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
James blocks an elbow strike.
Bailey misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bailey is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bailey.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James tries to stall but Bailey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blaze Bailey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bailey trying to stall but James improves his position.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bailey avoids it.
Bailey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bailey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Bailey.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Bailey.
James takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bailey tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey landing knees to the head.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bailey tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
Bailey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bailey is defending well for now.
James gets through Bailey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bailey misses with an elbow over the top.
James misses with a body punch.
Bailey blocks a body shot from James.
Bailey throws a knee to the head but misses.
James blocks an elbow strike.
James is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bailey is keeping busy.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James blocks an elbow strike.
James blocks the elbow strike.
Bailey is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bailey blocks it with crossed arms.
Bailey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bailey throws an elbow but misses.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Bailey is blocking nicely.
Bailey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
James misses with a knee strike.
James trying to land knees to the body.
Bailey looking to slow down the pace here.
James using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
James is trying to maintain a safe position but Bailey gets an underhook and turns James into the cage.
James lands a right hand.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey lands a knee to the head.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
Bailey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James tries to land a knee to the head but Bailey blocks with his arms.
A short body shot lands from James as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Bailey lands an elbow just above James 's eye.
Bailey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bailey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bailey throws an elbow but it misses.
Bailey lands a left hand.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike.
Bailey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bailey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bailey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bailey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
Rick James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blaze Bailey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bailey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaze Bailey!
Blaze Bailey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrell Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Summers comes to the cage accompanied by Last Chance. Mullen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Country Boy Can Survive. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrell Summers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chris Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Mullen.
Mullen lands with an uppercut that bounces Summers off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Tyrell Summers has been cut.
Mullen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Summers blocks a head kick by Mullen.
Mullen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Summers throws out the jab.
Summers throws an overhand right that lands on Mullen's shoulder, as Mullen tries to avoid the shot.
Mullen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mullen! Summers is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Mullen!
Chris Mullen is the new bantamweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chris Mullen waved his t-shirt featuring Firebird Designs's logo in front of the cameras.
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