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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Captain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Captain's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Captain Jack!. Jimmy McNulty told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Captain!
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, Jimmy McNulty!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNulty misses with a double jab.
Captain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McNulty.
McNulty slips under a jab.
Captain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McNulty throws a head kick that misses.
McNulty has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Captain.
Captain lands a nice leg kick that just misses McNulty's sensitive parts.
Captain avoids the head kick by McNulty.
We've been told by Captain's head coaches at Hell's Kitchen Hellions that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Captain throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McNulty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Captain throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from McNulty. Those never looked like landing.
Captain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McNulty.
Captain lands with a nice body kick.
McNulty's coach down at MMA Warrior (1000$ / 15 Elite Coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McNulty's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Captain throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNulty walks into a stiff left hand from Captain.
McNulty looks to score with a jab to the body but Captain is just out of range.
McNulty takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Captain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Captain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Captain lands a nice leg kick that just misses McNulty's sensitive parts.
McNulty swings widly with a right hand
and Captain finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McNulty looks winded!
Captain jabs at McNulty's body.
Captain lands a brutal head kick. McNulty looks out on his feet and Captain throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). The Captain!
An out of breath The Captain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Zharkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Koltsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirill Koltsov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Zharkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirill Koltsov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zharkov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zharkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koltsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zharkov throws a right and a left that Koltsov avoids nicely.
Koltsov shoots in and drives through. Zharkov sprawls well.
Koltsov tries to clinch up but Zharkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Koltsov moves into range and clinches up with Zharkov.
Koltsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zharkov's efforts to push away.
Koltsov has a couple of punches blocked by Zharkov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltsov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zharkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koltsov has Zharkov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Koltsov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Zharkov tumbling to the mat - Koltsov dives into Zharkov's guard.
Zharkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltsov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltsov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltsov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zharkov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Koltsov is in close to Zharkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koltsov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zharkov wants to stand up but Koltsov is controlling him.
Zharkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltsov chips away with some ground and pound.
Zharkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koltsov with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zharkov is trying to keep Koltsov in close.
Zharkov keeping moving, preventing Koltsov from controlling successfully.
Koltsov prevents Zharkov from getting back to his feet.
Zharkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zharkov wants to sweep here but Koltsov controlling him for the moment.
Koltsov wants to pass the guard but Zharkov is keeping the position.
Koltsov cracks Zharkov with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltsov is in close to Zharkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zharkov wants to stand and escape but Koltsov is having none of it.
Zharkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zharkov working for a triangle but Koltsov defends it easily.
Koltsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zharkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zharkov is keeping the position for now.
Koltsov preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltsov is pushing down on Zharkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zharkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Koltsov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Koltsov trying to control the action but Zharkov is working from the bottom.
Zharkov is looking to improve his position.
Koltsov throwing shots but Zharkov is blocking nicely.
Koltsov thows a huge punch but Zharkov dodges it nicely.
Zharkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koltsov.
Koltsov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zharkov is looking to control Koltsov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zharkov avoid being mounted?
Zharkov is in trouble now - Koltsov has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kirill Koltsov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Koltsov shoots in and bounces Zharkov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Koltsov looking to pass the guard.
Zharkov is looking for a triangle but Koltsov pushes his legs off easily.
Koltsov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koltsov throws a big right hand that misses.
Koltsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koltsov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zharkov's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Koltsov in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zharkov is trying to maintain the position but Koltsov is very close to passing his half guard.
Koltsov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zharkov!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltsov looking to control but Zharkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koltsov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Koltsov lands a couple of good shots and Zharkov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Koltsov connects with a big shot to the side of Zharkov's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zharkov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Koltsov's guard. Nice work there by Zharkov.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koltsov is on top in guard.
Koltsov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Koltsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zharkov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zharkov avoids the attempt from Koltsov to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltsov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Zharkov looks to land a strike but Koltsov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Koltsov seems keen to control Zharkov's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koltsov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zharkov wants to pass the guard but Koltsov is keeping the position.
Koltsov wants to sweep here but Zharkov controlling him for the moment.
Zharkov trying to control but Koltsov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zharkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltsov wants to sweep here but Zharkov controlling him for the moment.
Kirill Koltsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koltsov keeping moving, preventing Zharkov from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Andrei Zharkov just wasn't active enough.
Koltsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koltsov throws a right hand that misses
and Zharkov counters with a solid body kick.
Koltsov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zharkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koltsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Koltsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zharkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koltsov throws a right hand that misses
and Zharkov counters with a two punch combo.
Koltsov throws a sloppy body shot
and Zharkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Zharkov misses with a double jab.
Zharkov punishes Koltsov's body with a nice straight punch.
Koltsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koltsov throws a shot from downtown. Zharkov moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koltsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koltsov throws a right hand that misses
and Zharkov counters with a one-two to the body.
Andrei Zharkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Koltsov wants to clinch up but Zharkov keeps it at a distance.
Koltsov clinches with his opponent.
Koltsov prevents Zharkov from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zharkov is trying to force a seperation but Koltsov has the dominant position.
Come on Koltsov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Koltsov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koltsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zharkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Koltsov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Koltsov is working for takedown but Zharkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Koltsov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Koltsov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koltsov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koltsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Zharkov.
Zharkov being controlled against the cage.
Koltsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Zharkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koltsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zharkov tries to circle away but Koltsov has him pinned against the cage.
Zharkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zharkov blocks the elbow strike.
Koltsov keeps control of Zharkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zharkov is trying to break free.
Koltsov prevents Zharkov from breaking the clinch.
Zharkov is trying to break the clinch but Koltsov is controlling him.
Koltsov slowing the pace effectively.
Koltsov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zharkov working hard to break the clinch.
Koltsov is pressed up against the cage. Zharkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koltsov down to the mat. Koltsov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koltsov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zharkov is trying to maintain the position but Koltsov is very close to passing his half guard.
Koltsov throwing shots but Zharkov is blocking nicely.
Zharkov is staying active underneath Koltsov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Koltsov there.
Koltsov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koltsov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zharkov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zharkov is looking for a sweep. Koltsov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zharkov wants to control but Koltsov is keeping busy.
Zharkov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koltsov wants to control but Zharkov is keeping him busy.
Koltsov prevents Zharkov from standing back up.
Andrei Zharkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koltsov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kirill Koltsov.
I've got Koltsov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirill Koltsov!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Schell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The RocknRolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RocknRolla is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Led Zeppelin / Stairway To Heaven. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dillon Schell!
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, The RocknRolla!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RocknRolla avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by RocknRolla.
Schell throws a series of punches but RocknRolla moves out of range.
RocknRolla throws a front kick that sends Schell stumbling back into the cage.
Schell tries to close the distance and clinch but RocknRolla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schell moves in looking to clinch but RocknRolla pushes him off.
RocknRolla gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Schell throws a lazy right hand but RocknRolla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
RocknRolla scores with a leg kick.
RocknRolla throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schell's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
RocknRolla cracks a nice hook into Schell's ribs.
Schell misses with a low kick as RocknRolla jumps back.
Schell dives in and grabs RocknRolla's left leg, looking for a takedown. RocknRolla pushes down on Schell's head and hops out.
Schell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from RocknRolla.
Schell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RocknRolla scores with a push kick.
Schell is breathing heavily.
Schell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. RocknRolla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
RocknRolla fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
RocknRolla lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
RocknRolla scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
RocknRolla throws a quick inside leg kick.
RocknRolla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
RocknRolla scoring well with a low kick there.
RocknRolla feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schell's calf.
Dillon Schell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
RocknRolla throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
RocknRolla has taken the fight to the clinch.
RocknRolla holding his opponent close, against the cage.
RocknRolla lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from RocknRolla.
RocknRolla lands a shot to the body.
RocknRolla pushes Schell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
RocknRolla holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Schell wants a takedown but no success here.
A short left from RocknRolla.
Schell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schell blocks a body shot from RocknRolla.
A short right from RocknRolla on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from RocknRolla.
RocknRolla manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
RocknRolla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from RocknRolla.
Schell is rocked!
RocknRolla lands a body punch in the clinch.
Come on RocknRolla - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
RocknRolla lands a big right hand that drops Schell! The killer instinct kicks in and RocknRolla finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by RocknRolla!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The RocknRolla!
The RocknRolla seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Liquer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touma Saibara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Liquer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Liquer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Touma Saibara!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liquer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liquer avoids the body shot from Saibara.
Saibara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saibara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saibara misses with a shot to the body
and Saibara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liquer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liquer moves away.
Saibara fails with a takedown attempt.
Saibara throws a body punch but Liquer moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Liquer.
Saibara fails with a takedown attempt.
Liquer lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liquer avoids the body shot from Saibara.
Liquer drops Saibara with a beautiful combination! Saibara stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Liquer is looking for the KO!
Saibara is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liquer lands with a shot to the body.
Saibara is still on wobbly legs! Can Liquer finish him?
Liquer tries to bum rush Saibara with a series of wild strikes but Saibara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saibara misses with a leg kick.
Saibara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Liquer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Saibara! Liquer lets Saibara back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Liquer ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Saibara out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Liquer!
Post fight, John Liquer took to the microphone: 'i wanna fight RED BLUE next!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhys Parry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhys Parry will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rhys Parry!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parry gets caught flat footed, as Alvarez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alvarez pushes down on Parry's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Parry is controlling Alvarez's trapped leg to prevent Alvarez from advancing to side control.
Alvarez controlling the pace.
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Parry to regain full guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Parry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Parry.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parry working a defensive guard here.
Alvarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alvarez trying to control but Parry is working from the bottom.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Parry throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Parry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parry swinging wildly here.
Alvarez moves out of range as Parry strikes.
Parry lands a nice looking body shot.
Alvarez shoots in but Parry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Parry's coach down at Morbid Conditioning School $600 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Parry's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Parry looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Parry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parry misses with a hook
and Alvarez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvarez.
Alvarez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses.
Parry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez.
Parry seems keen to control Alvarez's posture.
Alvarez landing some decent shots from guard.
Parry is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez throwing strikes from guard but Parry blocks nicely.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Parry is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alvarez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Parry keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Parry is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alvarez working some strikes from top position.
Alvarez trying to control but Parry is working from the bottom.
Parry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Parry keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Parry wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Parry keeps moving.
Parry keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez stands up over Parry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Alvarez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Parry works Alvarez's body with a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alvarez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Parry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Parry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alvarez is looking to chop away at Parry's legs.
Parry throws a shot to the body.
Parry lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like James Alvarez has been cut.
Rhys Parry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parry lands with a right that hurts Alvarez. Alvarez looks to clinch but Parry throws a short knee that drops Alvarez. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Rhys Parry!
The defeated James Alvarez had this to say: 'I may have lost but I will be back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anno Damang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sal Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damang comes to the cage accompanied by F***you. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anno Damang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sal Morris!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Damang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Damang misses with the combination.
Damang stuffs the takedown attempt from Morris. Morris gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Morris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Damang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Damang wants it to stay on the feet.
Morris looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Damang!
Damang is looking for a sweep.
Morris tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Damang is looking for a sweep.
Damang's coaches at Stark Slugger Society - NY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damang tries to escape but Morris is in control.
Damang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morris wants to take a breather but Damang manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Morris.
Damang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Morris wants to stand but Damang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Damang fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Damang or perhaps it was just good defense by Morris, which made it look bad.
Damang closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morris to the mat! Morris manages to get full guard.
Morris controls Damang momentarily but Damang frees himself.
Morris is looking to stand up but Damang isn't so interested in that idea.
Morris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damang trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
Damang won't allow Morris to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Damang from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Anno Damang wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Morris closes the distance and clinches.
Morris throws a punch but it's blocked by Damang.
Morris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Damang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anno Damang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sal Morris.
Morris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Damang's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morris is fending him off so far but Damang persists. Nope, Morris circles away and we're back to standing.
Damang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Damang blocks a head kick by Morris.
Damang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morris swivels and escapes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morris.
Damang is breathing heavily.
Morris goes for a double leg but Damang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Damang continues to drive forward.
Morris drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Damang wants to get up but he can't break Morris's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Morris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damang throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Damang trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
Morris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Morris dominated that round.
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.
Morris closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Morris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Damang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morris.
Morris tries to pull guard but Damang holds him up against the cage and eventually Morris drops back down to his feet.
Morris breaks the clinch.
Damang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morris is fending him off so far but Damang persists. Nope, Morris circles away and we're back to standing.
Morris throws a head kick but Damang moves out of range.
Morris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Damang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morris somewhat.
Anno Damang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sal Morris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Damang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morris defends it nicely.
Damang fails with the takedown.
Damang fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Damang shoots in but no luck this time.
Morris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morris shoots in looking for a takedown. Damang tries to sprawl out of it but Morris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Damang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morris wants it to stay on the feet.
Morris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morris tries for a takedown but Damang manages to get underhooks.
Morris manages to pull guard.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Damang from controlling successfully.
Morris is trying to keep Damang in close.
Damang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morris tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Damang trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anno Damang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Morris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Damang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morris just misses with a punch to the body.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Damang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Damang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morris.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Damang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Damang dives in and grabs Morris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morris pushes down on Damang's head and hops out.
Morris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Damang but Damang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morris is looking to clinch but Damang is avoiding it.
Morris wants to clinch up but Damang keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damang shoots in but Morris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morris tries to clinch there but Damang circles away.
Sal Morris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Damang dives in for a single leg takedown but Morris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Morris tries to pull guard but Damang won't allow it.
Morris breaks from the clinch.
Morris tries to clinch but Damang moves out of range.
Damang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Damang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Morris sprawls well initially but Damang persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damang wants to pass the guard but Morris is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morris throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Damang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Damang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morris is doing well to control the position and prevent Damang from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Morris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Morris shoots in for a double leg but Damang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Damang or perhaps it was just good defense by Morris, which made it look bad.
Morris fails with the takedown.
Damang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morris takes the fight into the clinch.
Damang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anno Damang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sal Morris.
Morris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Damang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt - Damang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Damang throws a series of punches but Morris avoids them all with ease.
Damang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Damang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Damang somewhat.
Damang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morris fails with the takedown.
Damang fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damang gets tackled into the cage by Morris. Morris maintains the clinch.
Morris lands a damaging elbow.
Morris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Morris with that takedown attempt.
Morris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morris is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Damang.
Damang on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Morris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A big right from Morris misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris fails to land the takedown.
Morris throws a nice outside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morris.
A right-left combo lands from Damang.
Morris looks for a takedown but Damang sprawls well.
Morris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Damang as he avoids it easily.
Morris tries to clinch but Damang moves out of range.
Damang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morris has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris pulls guard successfully.
Morris is trying to control the position but Damang postures up.
Morris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Damang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Damang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morris is trying to keep Damang in close.
Damang landing some decent shots from guard.
Morris striking off his back but it's not causing Damang any problems.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morris working a defensive guard here.
Anno Damang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sal Morris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Damang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sal Morris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sal Morris!
Anno Damang spoke after the fight, saying 'congrats to you. I will be back soon.'.
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