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VFC 82: Ellis vs. Carter PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Vortex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vortex comes to the cage accompanied by Run This Town - Jay-z. This should be fireworks!
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Vortex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vortex looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Vortex, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Vortex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vortex changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Vortex manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vortex is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Vortex, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vortex closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vortex fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vortex looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vortex trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vortex lands a couple of digs.
Vortex wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Vortex is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vortex fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vortex fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Vortex with that takedown attempt.
Vortex is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a head kick but Vortex moves out of range.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vortex closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Vortex pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vortex's guard.
Vortex tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand but Vortex is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vortex wants to hit a switch here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vortex there!
Vortex tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vortex is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Vortex doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anthony Vortex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vortex has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vortex's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vortex is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vortex tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Vortex gets back to full guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vortex is looking to sweep but instead, Johnson has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vortex is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vortex. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson wants to stand but Vortex has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Vortex tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vortex with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Vortex tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vortex tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Johnson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Vortex is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vortex 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vortex manages to get to full guard.
Vortex is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vortex looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johnson has picked Vortex up and slammed him! Vortex can't keep hold of the triangle and Johnson manages to pass to side control!
Johnson blocks the strikes from Vortex.
Vortex tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Johnson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Vortex is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vortex gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a big head kick but Vortex shrugs it off.
Vortex gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Vortex is trying to get back to half guard.
Vortex looking for a sweep but Johnson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Johnson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Anthony Vortex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vortex has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Vortex fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Vortex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson won't allow Vortex to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vortex wants to hit a switch here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vortex there!
Vortex is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Vortex tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
It looks like Anthony Vortex has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Vortex fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vortex thinking.
Vortex fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a head kick.
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vortex!
Vortex can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Vortex scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Felix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Dwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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218 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Felix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Dwan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dwan looks to score with a jab to the body but Felix is just out of range.
Dwan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dwan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Felix is looking to improve his position.
Dwan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dwan trying to control from half guard but Felix is working away.
Felix is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dwan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dwan wants to stand up but Felix manages to regain full guard.
Felix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dwan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dwan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Felix trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felix keeping moving, preventing Dwan from controlling successfully.
Felix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dwan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Felix has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dwan doesn't defend quickly enough and Felix has managed to lock this one up! Can Dwan escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Felix on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Junior Felix!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viraj Mithani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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209 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viraj Mithani!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mithani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooper.
Mithani is looking to land body kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cooper staying out of range there.
Cooper shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mithani is trying to defend but Cooper finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mithani trying to hold on to Cooper's head to control him but Cooper postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper blocks the strikes from Mithani.
Mithani controlling the position well.
Mithani tries to roll over but Cooper keeps him under control.
Mithani is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cooper's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cooper's back!
Mithani is striking from the back but Cooper escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Mithani missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mithani seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mithani looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mithani is looking to stall here but Cooper recovers full guard.
Cooper has control of Mithani's left arm, preventing Mithani from doing any damage.
Mithani trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mithani off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mithani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
Mithani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mithani misses with a straight left.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mithani sprawls well. Mithani wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cooper gets slowly back to his feet.
Mithani looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooper is just out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Cooper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cooper shoots for a takedown but Mithani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cooper looks for a takedown but Mithani sprawls well.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown but Mithani shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Mithani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithani misses with a wild combination.
Cooper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mithani throws a hook but Cooper avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mithani throws a hook but Cooper avoids it easily.
Cooper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Mithani misses.
A good leg kick by Mithani.
Mithani thows a body shot but no joy.
Cooper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mithani tries to bum rush Cooper with a series of wild strikes but Cooper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mithani moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mithani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Mithani misses.
Mithani tries to bum rush Cooper with a series of wild strikes but Cooper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cooper shoots for a double leg takedown but Mithani sprawls well. He's pushed Cooper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mithani scores with a decent looking hook.
Cooper blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mithani. Cooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mithani throws a hook but Cooper blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cooper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viraj Mithani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mithani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooper manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cooper.
Mithani defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mithani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mithani as he jumps to the side.
Cooper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cooper throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mithani was covering up waiting for the punch and Cooper finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mithani lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cooper!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mithani pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cooper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cooper has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Mithani's lack of action.
Mithani is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mithani is looking to pass Cooper's guard but actually Cooper recovers to full guard.
Cooper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper pushes Mithani off and gets back to his feet.
Cooper closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cooper lands in his opponent's guard.
Mithani trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Mithani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooper stops Mithani from standing up.
Mithani controlling the position.
Mithani controls Cooper momentarily but Cooper frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooper is fighting to break Mithani's control of his arms but Mithani is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Cooper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cooper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Cooper!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Novavich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Everson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rusty Everson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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217 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sasha Novavich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rusty Everson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novavich moves forwards but Everson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot by Everson.
Novavich throws a jab but it's blocked by Everson.
Everson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Everson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Novavich tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Everson working the ground and pound from side control.
Everson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Novavich misses with a strike from the bottom.
Check out the look on Everson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Everson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Everson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Novavich some visible discomfort.
Novavich is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Everson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Novavich is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Everson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rusty Everson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klubber Lang will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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223 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Lang.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lang throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Lang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lang misses with a wild combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson, as that shot connected.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Lang avoids them all with ease.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Lang pushes him off.
Thompson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lang to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lang is looking to stand up but Thompson won't let him.
Lang looks gassed!
Lang stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
Lang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson pushes Lang off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lang misses with a combination
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson avoiding damage.
A frustrated look appears on Lang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Lang blocks with his arms.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lang misses with the head strike.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Lang wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Lang is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Lang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Lang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Lang won't want to take too many of those.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Lang 's eye.
Lang working aggressively here.
Lang is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Lang working hard to break the clinch.
Lang being controlled against the cage.
Thompson taking a breather.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thompson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
Thompson misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lang's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang blocks the elbow strike.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lang's efforts to push away.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang is working Thompson over against the cage.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lang avoids it.
Thompson has Lang pressed against the cage, preventing Lang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Lang is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
Lang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson misses with an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Lang managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lang up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Lang keeps it at a distance.
Lang connects with a single shot there.
Lang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson's hands.
Lang throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Thompson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lang checks a leg kick.
Lang lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to de liver by Lang. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lang scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lang has a takedown stuffed.
Lang lands a really nice looking cross but Thompson seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Lang's shoulder, as Lang tries to avoid the shot.
Thompson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lang fails to land the takedown.
Thompson throws a sloppy body shot
and Lang counters with a series of strikes. Thompson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Lang circles away and keeps his distance.
Lang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick there by Thompson.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson lands a nice looking body shot.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a nice leg kick.
Thompson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lang if he has to take too many more of those.
Hunter Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lang throws a combination that misses
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hunter Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
Thompson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson counters with an outside leg kick.
Thompson works over Lang's head and body with a nice combination.
Thompson thuds his shin into the meat of Lang's side.
Thompson is looking to wear down Lang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thompson, right into the meat.
Thompson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thompson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
Lang wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Thompson.
Thompson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lang avoids it.
Lang takes an elbow to the temple.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Lang blocks with his arms.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lang is keeping busy.
Lang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thompson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lang working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Thompson keeps control of Lang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Lang is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Lang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thompson throws an elbow but misses.
Lang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lang tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.
Lang blocks an elbow strike from Thompson.
Hunter Thompson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Lang's head.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lang breaks the clinch.
Thompson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thompson instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Lang blocks with his arms.
Thompson prevents Lang from breaking the clinch.
Thompson wants to stall.
Lang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Lang misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lang misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a nice body kick.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Hunter Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klubber Lang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson is looking to slow Lang down with leg kicks.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Lang throws a combination. Thompson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lang misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson jabs Lang right on the nose. Lang blinks but takes it well.
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lang is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thompson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lang's efforts to push away.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lang avoids it.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lang's efforts to push away.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Lang won't want to take too many of those.
Thompson slowing the pace effectively.
Thompson working Lang over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Thompson working Lang over with knees to the body.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lang can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lang.
Lang is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.
Lang can't break the clinch.
Thompson has Lang pressed against the cage.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lang can't break the clinch.
Lang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Lang shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lang's brow.
Lang is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Lang blocks the elbow strike.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lang in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Lang has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Lang has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson keeps control of Lang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lang can't break the clinch.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Lang 's eye.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lang's efforts to push away.
A short right from Thompson.
Thompson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lang has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lang's efforts to push away.
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lang's face.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lang is keeping busy.
Thompson keeps control of Lang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Lang blocks with his arms.
Lang prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Lang is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Lang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lang misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a low kick as Lang jumps back.
Lang with a jab.
Lang misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thompson thuds his right hand into Lang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body kick from Thompson.
Lang has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thompson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klubber Lang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thompson. Thompson obviously looking to wear him down.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lang misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Thompson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Zoidberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orange Juice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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222 lbs
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220 lbs
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Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Zoidberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orange Juice!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoidberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like John Zoidberg has been cut.
Juice keeps the fight on the outside.
Juice misses with the combination.
Juice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoidberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Juice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Juice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zoidberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zoidberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Juice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zoidberg avoids the head kick by Juice.
Orange Juice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Juice.
Zoidberg staying out of range there.
Zoidberg scores with a push kick.
A punch combination from Juice misses.
Juice scores with a nice right hand.
Juice loads up on a big right hand but Zoidberg slips the punch.
Juice takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zoidberg is looking to clinch.
Zoidberg tries to clinch but Juice moves out of range.
Juice misses with a body kick.
Zoidberg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juice takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zoidberg closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg tries a knee to the head but Juice blocks it.
Zoidberg crunches a lovely knee into Juice's ribcage.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside.
Juice has a couple of punches blocked by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg blocking some punches.
Zoidberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Juice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Juice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Juice lands with a thumping leg kick.
Juice throws a big shot that misses.
Juice digs a good hook to Zoidberg's body.
Juice clobbers Zoidberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Juice lands with an uppercut that bounces Zoidberg off the cage and back into rage.
Juice throws a leg kick
and Zoidberg counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoidberg scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zoidberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juice swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juice throws a jab when Zoidberg was well out of range.
Zoidberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Juice circles away.
Zoidberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Juice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Juice throws a body kick that misses.
Zoidberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juice.
Juice swings for the body but Zoidberg moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zoidberg rushes Juice and presses him up against the cage.
Zoidberg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Juice's face.
It looks like Orange Juice has been cut.
Zoidberg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Juice takes an elbow to the forehead.
Juice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zoidberg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Juice is leaning against Zoidberg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Juice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoidberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zoidberg is breathing heavily.
Zoidberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juice working hard to break the clinch.
Zoidberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Juice takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juice.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zoidberg looking to throw knees to the head but Juice is blocking nicely.
Zoidberg looking to throw knees to the head but Juice is blocking nicely.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside that Juice shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zoidberg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zoidberg tries to land knees in the clinch but Juice avoids the damage to the body.
Juice is leaning against Zoidberg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Juice breaks the clinch.
Zoidberg blocks the body kick.
Zoidberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Juice scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Zoidberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juice throws a lazy head kick
and Zoidberg counters with a good low kick that Juice was not able to check.
Juice connects with a right hand. Zoidberg shakes it off.
Juice lands a front kick.
Juice lands a body shot.
Juice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoidberg manages to avoid it.
Zoidberg blocks a jab.
Juice throws a nice looking combination but Zoidberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Juice lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zoidberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoidberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Juice misses with a body kick.
Juice is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zoidberg had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zoidberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zoidberg.
Juice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zoidberg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zoidberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orange Juice dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zoidberg is looking to clinch but Juice is avoiding it.
Juice misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zoidberg dodges the punch combination from Juice.
Zoidberg has closed the distance and engaged Juice in a clinch.
Juice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zoidberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Juice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Juice throws a head punch that misses.
Zoidberg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside.
Juice dodges an elbow strike from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoidberg tries a knee to the head but Juice blocks it.
Juice lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Juice misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoidberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Juice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zoidberg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zoidberg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow.
Juice throws a head punch that misses.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zoidberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zoidberg tries a knee to the head but Juice blocks it.
Juice lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juice lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Juice.
Juice tries to break free but Zoidberg pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Juice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zoidberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Juice's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zoidberg blocks an uppercut.
Juice lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zoidberg.
Juice is looking to break free of the clinch but Zoidberg has double underhooks.
Juice has had enough of the clinch but Zoidberg keeps him there for the moment.
Juice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orange Juice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zoidberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juice tests Zoidberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zoidberg is looking to clinch but Juice is avoiding it.
Zoidberg takes one to the side of the head.
Juice misses with a two punch combination.
Orange Juice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zoidberg misses with a low kick.
Juice throws a leg kick but Zoidberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juice lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zoidberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Juice. Juice obviously looking to wear him down.
Juice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juice lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
John Zoidberg's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juice throws a lazy head kick
and Zoidberg counters with a nice leg kick.
Zoidberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Juice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Juice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Juice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Juice throws a jab when Zoidberg was well out of range.
Zoidberg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Juice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zoidberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Juice.
Zoidberg is looking to clinch but Juice is avoiding it.
Zoidberg moves away from the strike by Juice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juice lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Juice.
John Zoidberg's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jab, jab by Juice - just one landing.
Zoidberg moves out of range as Juice throws a body kick.
Juice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoidberg moves away.
Zoidberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juice looks for the body kick but Zoidberg saw that one coming.
Juice throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Juice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juice looks to land a combination. Zoidberg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheers as Juice lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zoidberg doesn't seem phased though.
Zoidberg is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juice tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Zoidberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juice throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zoidberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Juice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Juice misses with an uppercut. Zoidberg saw that one coming.
Zoidberg wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jeez, John Zoidberg's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Juice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zoidberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juice.
Zoidberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Juice misses with a looping left.
Zoidberg tries to clinch but Juice is having none of it.
Zoidberg is looking to clinch but Juice is avoiding it.
Juice moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Juice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zoidberg ducks under a wild hook from Juice.
Juice circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zoidberg tries to clinch there but Juice circles away.
Zoidberg misses with a head kick.
Zoidberg moves out of range of the body kick from Juice.
Zoidberg walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orange Juice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Juice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Juice throws a jab when Zoidberg was well out of range.
Zoidberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Juice misses with a punch to the body.
Juice misses with the head strike.
Juice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juice throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoidberg.
Juice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zoidberg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Juice is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juice.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juice.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the head but Juice blocks with his arms.
Juice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Juice takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zoidberg misses with a knee strike.
Zoidberg looking to throw knees to the head but Juice is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoidberg.
Juice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Juice throws a sloppy head kick
and Zoidberg counters with an outside leg kick.
Juice takes a swing at Zoidberg's ribcage but misses.
Zoidberg walks into a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juice lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juice misses with the combination.
Juice scores with a nice head shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Zoidberg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Orange Juice!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henri Zizou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and R J MacReady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henri Zizou has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henri Zizou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, R J MacReady!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zizou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zizou decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zizou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zizou trying to pass the guard but MacReady defending well.
Zizou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zizou working the head and body with strikes.
MacReady tries to kick Zizou off but Zizou keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zizou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zizou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zizou throwing shots but MacReady is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacReady is staying active underneath Zizou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MacReady pushes Zizou off looking to stand but Zizou dives back in and keeps control.
Zizou is nestled in close to MacReady, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Zizou there.
Zizou has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zizou wants to control but MacReady is keeping him busy.
Zizou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zizou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacReady does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zizou is looking to stall here but MacReady recovers full guard.
Zizou chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacReady is trying to keep Zizou in close.
MacReady keeping moving, preventing Zizou from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zizou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacReady sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacReady tries to clinch up.
Zizou throws a big shot that misses.
MacReady throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Zizou misses the target.
Zizou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacReady moves away.
Zizou tries to clinch up.
Zizou shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zizou prevents MacReady from improving his position.
MacReady is trying to stand back up but Zizou is controlling him
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacReady can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zizou tries to pass to full mount but MacReady defends it.
Zizou is stalling here. MacReady is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zizou seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and MacReady has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zizou tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but MacReady presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
MacReady avoids the attempt from Zizou to control.
Zizou working to try and regain half guard.
Zizou sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Zizou dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MacReady connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
R J MacReady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacReady uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zizou.
MacReady moves out of range of the strikes.
MacReady throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Henri Zizou has been cut.
Zizou throws a big shot that misses.
Zizou throws a head kick but MacReady moves out of range.
MacReady tries a head kick but it misses.
MacReady moves out of range of the strikes.
MacReady tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zizou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacReady tries a head kick but it misses.
MacReady takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zizou wants to clinch
and MacReady counters with a thumping low kick.
MacReady tries to clinch up but Zizou circles away and keeps his distance.
MacReady wants to clinch.
MacReady walks into a jab.
R J MacReady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacReady looks to land a combination but Zizou avoids it well.
Zizou shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zizou trying to mount his opponent but MacReady defends it.
Zizou wants to take a breather but MacReady is having none of it.
MacReady trying to hold on to Zizou's head to control him but Zizou postures up.
Zizou trying to control from half guard but MacReady is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacReady flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zizou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacReady defending well though.
Zizou is stalling here. MacReady is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zizou seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and MacReady has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
MacReady tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
MacReady lands a nice hook to Zizou's body. Zizou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zizou fails with the takedown.
Zizou thows a leg kick but MacReady checks it
and MacReady counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacReady fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacReady pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacReady clinches but Zizou breaks the clinch
and Zizou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacReady tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick from MacReady misses.
Zizou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zizou shoots in for a takedown but MacReady shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MacReady fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zizou lands a right hook to the body.
R J MacReady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zizou takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Zizou.
The fighters circling - Zizou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zizou throws a hook but MacReady blocks it.
MacReady gets a clinch.
A short right from Zizou.
MacReady pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacReady lands a nice looking body shot.
Zizou takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zizou swats away the attempt to clinch by MacReady.
A swing and a miss from Zizou.
Zizou clinches but MacReady breaks the clinch
and MacReady counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zizou takes a swing at MacReady's ribcage but misses.
Zizou closes the distance and clinches up with MacReady, looking for a takedown. Zizou pushes MacReady against the cage but MacReady circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henri Zizou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacReady keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacReady cracks the inside of Zizou's front leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zizou moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
MacReady tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zizou is able to avoid easily.
MacReady tries to clinch up but Zizou circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacReady clinches but Zizou breaks the clinch
and Zizou counters with a straight right hand.
MacReady throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zizou circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zizou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
R J MacReady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henri Zizou'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. And we move into the final round!
MacReady displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Henri Zizou's cut is getting worse.
Some bone on bone action there as Zizou checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
MacReady is looking to slow Zizou down with leg kicks.
MacReady tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacReady fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacReady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zizou.
MacReady scores with a nice right hand.
Zizou stuns MacReady with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacReady looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacReady works over Zizou's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zizou scores with a jab to the body.
Zizou throws a predictable looking body shot
and MacReady counters by clinching up.
MacReady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacReady breaks from the clinch.
Zizou misses with a hook.
Zizou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zizou is pressing down on MacReady's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacReady is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zizou trying to control the pace.
Zizou is trying to work for a kimura but MacReady is defending well.
Zizou is trying to control the action in half guard but MacReady is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacReady is trying to stand back up but Zizou is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zizou controlling the pace.
MacReady is not content to let Zizou control the position.
Henri Zizou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
MacReady misses with a two punch combination.
MacReady tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacReady thows a body shot but no joy.
Zizou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacReady was well out of range. Poor timing from Zizou.
Zizou cracks MacReady with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacReady throws a head kick but Zizou moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Zizou misses
and MacReady counters with a two punch combo.
Henri Zizou's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
MacReady misses with a double jab.
Zizou defending well as MacReady loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zizou. MacReady does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacReady keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacReady tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zizou keeps the fight on the outside.
MacReady moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Zizou fails to land.
Zizou is struggling to control the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Zizou.
MacReady is trying to force a seperation but Zizou has the dominant position.
MacReady wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zizou has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Zizou.
Zizou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zizou lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zizou lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zizou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zizou scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacReady takes a shot to the head.
Zizou lands a left hand.
Zizou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zizou lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Zizou.
Zizou pushes MacReady back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zizou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zizou can't find room to land a body shot as MacReady controls the action.
Zizou scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zizou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Zizou.
A short body shot lands from Zizou as the two fighters clinch.
MacReady being controlled against the cage.
Zizou scores with a nice hook to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zizou is stalling here.
Zizou misses with a body punch.
Zizou gets through MacReady's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacReady wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zizou has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henri Zizou showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zizou has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Zizou!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butter Sweet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Furstenfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweet kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Knock Out. Furstenfeld is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Linkin Park - No More Sorrow. The key to victory for Butter Sweet has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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255 lbs
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265 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butter Sweet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Furstenfeld!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Sweet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sweet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sweet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sweet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Furstenfeld avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sweet misses with the combination.
Butter Sweet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Sweet.
Sweet thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furstenfeld misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sweet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Furstenfeld counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Furstenfeld moves out of range as Sweet strikes.
Sweet throws a combination that misses
and Furstenfeld counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sweet's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furstenfeld pushing down on Sweet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Furstenfeld sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Furstenfeld not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furstenfeld trying to control the action but Sweet is working from the bottom.
Sweet wants to get back to his feet.
Sweet is refusing to be controlled, as Furstenfeld sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Furstenfeld stops Sweet from getting back to his feet.
Furstenfeld content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sweet throws a big shot that misses.
Furstenfeld avoids a kick to the body.
Sweet looks to land a combination but Furstenfeld avoids it well.
Sweet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Furstenfeld is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Sweet as he connects with a hook.
Sweet misses with a combination
and Furstenfeld counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
Furstenfeld is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sweet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Furstenfeld tries for a kimura but Sweet is defending well.
Furstenfeld is looking to take a break and control but Sweet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sweet is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Furstenfeld is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sweet has escaped the position, nice work there.
Furstenfeld fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Furstenfeld wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sweet, who protects the arm well.
Furstenfeld swings around for an armbar but Sweet sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Furstenfeld's guard.
Furstenfeld is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sweet wants to stand but Furstenfeld has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Furstenfeld dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sweet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sweet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Furstenfeld.
Sweet misses with a body punch
and Furstenfeld counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sweet is staying active underneath Furstenfeld, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Furstenfeld is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sweet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furstenfeld.
Furstenfeld is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furstenfeld sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sweet defending well though.
Furstenfeld seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Furstenfeld is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sweet is just riding it out for now. Furstenfeld eventually gives up the hold.
Furstenfeld passes the guard and advances to mount!
Furstenfeld wants to control the pace but Sweet is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sweet is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Furstenfeld swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sweet is now in Furstenfeld's guard. A big mistake from Furstenfeld there, giving up the dominant position!
Sweet trying to stand up but can't free himself from Furstenfeld's guard.
Furstenfeld pulls Sweet in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furstenfeld is looking for a triangle but Sweet pushes his legs off easily.
Sweet preventing the sweep.
Furstenfeld had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sweet defends it easily.
Furstenfeld wants to sweep here but Sweet controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sweet wants to stand but Furstenfeld is controlling his posture from full guard.
Furstenfeld looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Furstenfeld is trying to keep Sweet in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furstenfeld has a closed guard, preventing Sweet from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Furstenfeld showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sweet goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sweet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Furstenfeld looks to score with a jab to the body but Sweet is just out of range.
Sweet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Furstenfeld counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Furstenfeld looking to pass the guard.
Furstenfeld keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sweet's head.
Furstenfeld controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Furstenfeld with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furstenfeld passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Furstenfeld is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sweet knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Furstenfeld throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sweet is not content to let Furstenfeld control the position.
Furstenfeld misses with the ground and pound.
Sweet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Furstenfeld on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Furstenfeld has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Furstenfeld looking to ground and pound but Sweet is blocking nicely.
Sweet is squirming around, avoiding Furstenfeld's attempts to control the action.
Sweet wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Furstenfeld jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sweet is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sweet and Furstenfeld has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweet is not content to let Furstenfeld control the position.
Furstenfeld is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sweet knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Charlie Furstenfeld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Furstenfeld tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Furstenfeld happy to just control the position for now.
Furstenfeld's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Furstenfeld trying to control the action but Sweet is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Furstenfeld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Furstenfeld 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Furstenfeld!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drandt Bavis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Engrle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bavis comes to the cage accompanied by When I'm Gone. Drandt Bavis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stan Engrle's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drandt Bavis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Engrle!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engrle tries a head kick but it misses.
Engrle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bavis throws a chopping leg kick but Engrle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stan Engrle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Engrle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bavis throws a series of punches but Engrle avoids them all with ease.
Bavis cracks Engrle with a good jab.
Engrle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bavis.
Engrle tries a head kick but it misses.
Engrle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bavis takes a swing at Engrle's ribcage but misses.
Engrle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bavis can pounce on him.
Bavis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bavis cracks a nice hook into Engrle's ribs.
Engrle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bavis can pounce on him.
A lazy left from Bavis finds it's target.
Bavis feints and then cracks Engrle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Engrle down.
Engrle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bavis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Engrle circles away quickly and effectively.
Engrle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bavis.
Engrle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Engrle is looking to clinch but Bavis is avoiding it.
Bavis keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Bavis.
Bavis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Engrle circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drandt Bavis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bavis blocks a head kick by Engrle.
Bavis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bavis quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Bavis but it's paid off an Engrle is forced to tap! Nice work by Bavis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drandt Bavis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Avril Lavigne - Hot. Carter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 99 Problems Remix kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Anthony Ellis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ellis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Carter!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis rushes Carter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carter trying to control the position but instead, Ellis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carter into the cage.
Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ellis is able to avoid easily.
Carter throws a leg kick but Ellis checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ellis moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.
Carter looks to land a left hand but Ellis moved out of range nicely.
Ellis throws out a powerful jab.
Ellis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carter fails to land with a series of punches.
Ellis throws a shot from downtown. Carter moves away and avoids it.
Carter 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.
Ellis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ellis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carter looks to land a left hand but Ellis moved out of range nicely.
Carter throws a leg kick which misses Ellis's front leg but catches the back leg as Ellis tries to avoid it.
Ellis moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.
Ellis lands an overhand right.
Carter throws out a powerful jab.
Carter throws a lazy right hand but Ellis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ellis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carter's head backwards.
Ellis misses with an uppercut.
Ellis throws out a loose jab but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis cracks Carter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ellis.
Ellis slips under a jab from Carter.
A jab from Carter misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ellis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carter misses with a head kick.
Ellis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
Ellis misses with a wild body shot.
Ellis tries to close the distance and clinch but Carter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ellis defending well as Carter loads up on a big left hand.
Carter swings for the body but Ellis moves out of range.
Ellis slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
Ellis slips a straight right by Carter.
Ellis tries to clinch up.
Ellis misses with a body shot.
Ellis misses with a body shot
and Carter counters with a thumping low kick.
Ellis throws a big shot that misses.
Ellis doesn't manage to clinch there - Carter circles away.
Shawn Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter lands a head shot.
Carter looks to land a combination but Ellis avoids it well.
A big right from Carter misses.
Carter slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ellis scores with a sloppy right hand. Carter should have avoided that one.
Carter's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Carter duly obliges.
Ellis ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Ellis takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ellis lands a body shot.
Carter looks to throw the jab but Ellis is out of range.
Carter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ellis thows a body shot but no joy.
Carter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ellis prevents Carter from breaking the clinch.
Carter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ellis misses with some punches.
Ellis digs a right hand underneath Carter's ribcage. Carter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Carter.
Ellis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter can't break the clinch.
Ellis tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Ellis takes a shot to the head.
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter moves out of range as Ellis strikes.
Ellis lands with a straight right. Carter didn't see that one coming.
Ellis misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Carter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.
Ellis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Carter connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Ellis as he connects with a hook.
Carter closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter is trying to break free.
Ellis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ellis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ellis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ellis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter misses with some punches.
Ellis can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Ellis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carter effectively controlling the action here.
Ellis lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
Carter has had enough of the clinch but Ellis keeps him there for the moment.
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Carter. That snapped Ellis's head back.
Carter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ellis throws a shot to the body.
Carter closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Ellis counter with a right hand.
Ellis ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Ellis takes the fight into the clinch.
Ellis lands a nice uppercut.
Ellis lands a body shot.
Carter prevents a body shot from Ellis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ellis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Ellis.
Carter looks gassed!
A short right from Carter on the inside.
Ellis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Anthony Ellis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ellis circles away quickly and effectively.
Carter throws a jab when Ellis was well out of range.
Ellis slips under a jab.
Carter lands with a straight right. Ellis didn't see that one coming.
Carter swings for the body but Ellis moves out of range.
Carter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ellis moves away.
Ellis has Carter up against the cage in a clinch.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.
Ellis misses with a body punch.
Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Carter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Ellis.
Ellis tries to clinch but Carter moves out of range.
Ellis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ellis scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Ellis misses.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Ellis.
Ellis throws a body kick that misses.
Carter misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Carter.
Carter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ellis to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis misses with a body shot.
Ellis tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Ellis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Ellis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ellis scores with a jab to the body.
Carter loads up on a big right hand but Ellis slips the punch.
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ellis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carter in his tracks.
Carter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anthony Ellis is winning the standup battle so far.
Ellis tries to clinch but Carter moves out of range.
Carter walks into a straight right hand from Ellis.
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Ellis.
Carter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ellis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick lands from Carter.
Ellis lands a nice shot that snaps Carter's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellis. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carter scores with a punch to the head.
Carter thuds his right hand into Ellis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ellis checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut there from Ellis.
Ellis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carter misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ellis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ellis connects with the punch.
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ellis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carter.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ellis.
Ellis takes one on the button.
A left lands for Carter.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Ellis counters with a nice body shot.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Ellis misses the target.
Carter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellis defending well as Carter loads up on a big left hand.
Ellis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ellis avoids the body shot from Carter.
Carter lands a jab to the nose.
Ellis swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellis. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellis. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ellis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ellis instigates a clinch.
Ellis misses with some punches.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Ellis is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Ellis.
Ellis struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Ellis tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Ellis as the two fighters clinch.
Carter is breathing heavily.
A short right from Ellis on the inside.
Carter can't break the clinch.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ellis's elbow.
Ellis gets through Carter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ellis is working Carter over against the cage.
Ellis lands a body shot.
Ellis scores with a hook to the body.
Carter takes a shot to the head.
Ellis is working Carter over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellis digs a right hand into Carter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carter's gas tank.
Ellis lands a nice knee to the body.
Anthony Ellis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Ellis.
A left hand lands to the body for Ellis.
A short left from Ellis.
Ellis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ellis is leaning against Carter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ellis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ellis lands a body shot.
Ellis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ellis can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Nice body punch from Ellis - that landed with a thud.
Ellis misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ellis.
Ellis works on Carter's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Ellis.
Ellis lands a body punch.
Ellis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ellis as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ellis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ellis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Ellis.
Ellis lands with a light punch inside.
Ellis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Ellis is just out of range.
Ellis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carter wants to clinch.
Carter drops his hands momentarily and Ellis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ellis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Ellis throws out a powerful jab.
Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Ellis's shoulder, as Ellis tries to avoid the shot.
Ellis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ellis.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Ellis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ellis throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter.
Ellis moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.
Carter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ellis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ellis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Ellis's head but Ellis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ellis lands a jab to the head.
Ellis scores with a body shot.
Ellis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ellis tries to clinch up.
Ellis checks a leg kick.
Ellis moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.
Ellis misses with a hook. Carter ducked under it nicely.
Ellis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ellis.
Ellis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellis lands a body punch.
Ellis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carter or not.
Ellis tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Ellis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Shawn Carter has been cut.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Ellis.
Ellis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ellis lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
A hook to the body from Ellis.
Ellis presses Carter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ellis.
Ellis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carter can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from Ellis.
Ellis is working Carter over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ellis.
Ellis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ellis lands with a light punch inside.
Ellis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Ellis - that landed with a thud.
Ellis tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Ellis lands an uppercut.
Ellis lands a body shot.
Ellis presses Carter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ellis digs a right hand underneath Carter's ribcage. Carter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ellis lands an uppercut.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Ellis digs a right hand into Carter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carter's gas tank.
Ellis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ellis lands a nice uppercut.
Ellis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ellis lands a body punch.
Carter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ellis is leaning against Carter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ellis scores with a shot to the side of Carter's head.
Carter is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
Carter is still on wobbly legs! Can Ellis finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is trying to force a seperation but Ellis has the dominant position.
Carter seems to have recovered his senses.
Ellis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carters head.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Ellis.
Ellis works on Carter's body with a couple of short punches.
Carter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Ellis - that landed with a thud.
Ellis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ellis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carter or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Ellis.
Ellis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ellis.
A body shot lands from Ellis.
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!
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
Ellis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ellis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter wants to stall.
Ellis is working Carter over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carter prevents a body shot from Ellis.
Ellis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carter's efforts to push away.
Ellis blocking some punches.
Carter takes a shot to the head.
Ellis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Ellis lands with a left to the head.
Ellis swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ellis has Carter pressed against the cage, preventing Carter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ellis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter tries to break the clinch but Ellis is controlling the position.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Ellis lands a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ellis lands a body shot.
Ellis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ellis lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ellis.
Ellis lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Ellis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellis clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Carter'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.
Ellis works the jab nicely.
Carter thows a body shot but no joy.
Ellis has closed the distance and engaged Carter in a clinch.
Ellis digs a right hand underneath Carter's ribcage. Carter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ellis.
Ellis tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Nice body punch from Carter - that landed with a thud.
Ellis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ellis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Ellis.
Ellis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ellis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carter.
Ellis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ellis lands a body punch.
Carter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ellis lands a body punch.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Carter prevents a body shot from Ellis.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carter or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ellis.
Ellis digs a right hand into Carter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carter's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Ellis.
Ellis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Ellis.
A short right from Ellis.
Ellis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter trying to control the position but instead, Ellis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carter into the cage.
Ellis pushes Carter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ellis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ellis misses with a punch to the body.
Ellis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ellis scores with a hook to the body.
Ellis lands with a right to the head.
Ellis digs a right hand underneath Carter's ribcage. Carter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ellis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Ellis lands with a light punch inside.
Ellis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ellis can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
A short left from Ellis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ellis.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Ellis.
Ellis lands with a short shot to the head.
Ellis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ellis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ellis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carter's efforts to push away.
A short right from Ellis.
Ellis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Ellis.
Ellis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ellis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
Ellis lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Ellis is leaning against Carter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Ellis.
Ellis pushes Carter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ellis is leaning against Carter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ellis lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
Ellis is working Carter over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Ellis avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Carter stalling in the clinch but Ellis improves position.
Ellis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Ellis prevents Carter from breaking the clinch.
Ellis lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Ellis.
Ellis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carter.
Ellis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellis can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Good body shot from Ellis.
Ellis misses with a punch to the body.
Ellis lands a body shot.
Ellis scores with a shoulder strike.
Ellis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Ellis.
Ellis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ellis.
Ellis lands a body shot.
Ellis scores with a hook to the body.
Ellis misses with a body punch.
Ellis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carter or not.
Ellis scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ellis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ellis struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Ellis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ellis scores with a hook to the body.
Ellis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Ellis.
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
A short uppercut from Ellis.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellis lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ellis.
Ellis digs a right hand into Carter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carter's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Ellis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellis scores with a hook to the body.
Ellis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ellis.
Ellis lands with a right to the head.
Ellis works on Carter's body with a couple of short punches.
Ellis lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellis had his way with Shawn Carter in that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Carter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ellis lands a slapping body shot.
Carter misses with a low kick.
Ellis staying out of range there.
Ellis avoids the head kick by Carter.
Carter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ellis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ellis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Decent striking displayed by Ellis there.
Carter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carter misses the body punch
and Ellis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carter thinking.
Carter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ellis pushes Carter up against the cage in a clinch.
Ellis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Ellis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ellis lands a big right hand that drops Carter! The killer instinct kicks in and Ellis finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ellis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Ellis!
Anthony Ellis retains his welterweight title!
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