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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Koko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. His name is King kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Aleksander Gracie acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxwell Koko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksander Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Gracie.
Good exchange - Gracie coming out on top.
Koko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Koko's best efforts.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koko is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koko wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Koko pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Koko escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Koko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koko is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Koko's best efforts.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Koko is controlling well.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Koko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koko pulls his head out easily.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Koko sits in half guard.
Koko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koko pulls his head out easily.
Koko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Koko is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Koko.
Gracie is staying active underneath Koko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Koko wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Koko is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Koko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Koko trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Koko wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koko pulls his head out easily.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koko's head.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maxwell Koko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koko's sensitive parts.
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gracie.
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aleksander Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie dips to his left and cracks Koko with an uppercut!
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Koko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koko is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gracie has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Koko is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Koko! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Koko taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aleksander Gracie!
A less than humble Aleksander Gracie misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stevie McGordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sly Stallone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Stevie McGordon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Stevie McGordon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stevie McGordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sly Stallone!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGordon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stallone as he jumps to the side.
McGordon fails with the takedown.
Stallone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stallone wants it to stay on the feet.
Stallone steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McGordon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie McGordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGordon throws a series of punches but Stallone avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGordon.
Stallone wants to counter the offense by McGordon and move into the clinch position.
Jab by Stallone.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGordon dodges the punch combination from Stallone.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGordon.
Nice takedown defense from Stallone. No joy for McGordon on that attempt.
McGordon misses with a takedown
and Stallone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stallone is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallone lands a left hand.
Stallone's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stalling in the clinch from Stallone.
The crowd are getting on Stallone's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
McGordon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stallone to keep the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stallone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGordon is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Stallone uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGordon looking for a takedown.
Stallone leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stallone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Stallone.
McGordon tries to pull guard but Stallone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
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.
McGordon tries to break the clinch but Stallone is controlling the position.
McGordon is trying to break the clinch but Stallone is controlling him.
McGordon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stallone after a bit of a struggle.
McGordon is trying to push Stallone away but Stallone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stallone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGordons head.
Stallone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGordon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGordon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stallone just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Stallone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGordon shoots in for a double leg but Stallone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGordon is trying to stall.
McGordon being controlled against the cage.
McGordon jumps guard but Stallone stands there with McGordon around his waist. McGordon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallone displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGordon up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGordon has had enough of the clinch but Stallone keeps him there for the moment.
McGordon has had enough of the clinch but Stallone keeps him there for the moment.
McGordon can't break the clinch.
McGordon looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie McGordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stallone displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGordon up against the cage.
Stallone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGordon avoids it.
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.
McGordon tries to land knees in the clinch but Stallone avoids the damage to the body.
McGordon is trying to drag Stallone to the mat but Stallone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stallone is pushing McGordon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGordon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stallone smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGordon shoots in for a takedown but Stallone shows good takedown defense.
McGordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevie McGordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGordon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stallone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stallone misses with an uppercut.
McGordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stallone throws a nice looking combination but McGordon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good leg kick by McGordon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGordon shoots in for a takedown but Stallone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGordon throws a lazy head kick
and Stallone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Stallone to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stallone pushes McGordon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGordon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Stallone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stallone checks a leg kick.
Sly Stallone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stallone gets a clinch.
Stallone tries to land knees in the clinch but McGordon avoids the damage to the body.
McGordon misses with a punch on the inside.
McGordon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stallone smiles and moves away.
Stallone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallone leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGordon is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGordon throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Stallone as the two fighters clinch.
McGordon trying to land knees to the body.
Stallone blocks a body shot from McGordon.
Stallone lands a nice shot to the body.
McGordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sly Stallone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGordon shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGordon throws a sloppy head kick and Stallone moves out of range easily.
Stallone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGordon is looking to counter the offense by Stallone and move into the clinch.
McGordon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stallone pinned against the cage. Stallone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stallone tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie McGordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGordon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stallone counters by moving into the clinch.
McGordon is trying to drag Stallone to the mat but Stallone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stallone as McGordon tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGordon tries to pull guard but Stallone won't allow it.
Stallone pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGordon can't get the takedown.
A hook to the body from Stallone.
Sly Stallone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGordon working aggressively here.
McGordon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stallone smiles and moves away.
Stallone takes a swing at McGordon's ribcage but misses.
Stallone gets a clinch.
Stallone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGordon tries to pull guard but Stallone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGordon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGordon tries to score a body lock takedown but Stallone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stevie McGordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Stallone controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sly Stallone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stallone 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sly Stallone!
An out of breath Sly Stallone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nobuhiko Oshima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Stoic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Oshima might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to CIMA Theme. Nobuhiko Oshima could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Victor Stoic's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nobuhiko Oshima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Stoic!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Oshima!
Stoic is looking to take a break and control but Oshima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oshima is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stoic off and has taken his back!
Stoic is trying to stand back up.
Oshima avoiding Stoic 's attempts to control his hands.
Stoic wants to get back to his feet.
Oshima tries to keep control of the position but Stoic is staying busy.
Stoic wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Oshima drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Stoic 's chin! Stoic is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nobuhiko Oshima!
Nobuhiko Oshima seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosco O Neill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying O Neill's choice of entrance music: Survival. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Carlos Soto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bosco O Neill!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Neill cracks Soto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good shot there by O Neill.
O Neill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soto.
Soto misses with a wild body shot.
Soto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Neill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Soto throws a shot to the body.
O Neill misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Soto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from O Neill.
Soto connects with a body shot that sends O Neill's belly button to the back.
O Neill throws a series of strikes that have Soto backpedaling.
O Neill misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Neill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Neill moves out of range of the strikes.
Soto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Neill gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Soto punishes O Neill's body with a nice straight punch.
O Neill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Soto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Soto looks to land a left hand but O Neill moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto takes one to the chin there.
Soto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Neill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soto scores with a nice right hand.
O Neill tries to clinch but Soto moves away
and Soto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soto misses with a hook. O Neill ducked under it nicely.
Soto keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Soto misses the target.
Soto jabs at O Neill's body.
O Neill lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
O Neill gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! O Neill tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Soto is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and O Neill buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves O Neill!! O Neill is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Soto throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Soto!
An out of breath Carlos Soto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Bosco O Neill spoke after the fight, saying 'ima hit the gym hard now bitches'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tourney Champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cliff Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tourney Champ!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champ scores with a decent looking hook.
Cliff Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Champ's waist but Champ gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Anderson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Champ counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson swings for the body but Champ moves out of range.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Champ moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Champ cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Champ tries to clinch up.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Champ is looking for the big counter here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Champ looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anderson throws a hook but Champ avoids it easily.
Anderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anderson clobbers Champ with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Champ clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Champ tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Champ counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Champ's half guard.
Champ is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champ tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Champ wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Anderson stops Champ from getting back to his feet.
Anderson moves nicely into side control.
Anderson is staying tight to Champ's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the position but Champ is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Champ can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Anderson decides to stand back up.
Anderson catches Champ with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Champ makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab by Champ.
Champ lands a jab to the head.
Champ connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Champ.
Anderson is rocked!
Tourney Champ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Champ.
Anderson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Champ gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tourney Champ!
In his post fight interview, Tourney Champ started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Cliff Anderson was interviewed post fight and said 'well guys you can't win them all, but I will tell you that I will be back, stronger and more determined than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn has chosen Sweater Weather as his entrance music. Curtis Mayfield could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jake Penn's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Mayfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Penn!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
Penn looks to land a combination but Mayfield avoids it well.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Mayfield's shoulder, as Mayfield tries to avoid the shot.
Penn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Penn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mayfield attempts a counter takedown but Penn avoids it well and moves away.
Penn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mayfield checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn scores with a one two! Mayfield had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Penn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mayfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penn throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn sizes up Mayfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mayfield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Penn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Penn scores with a sloppy right hand. Mayfield should have avoided that one.
Mayfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
Mayfield is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Penn.
Mayfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn misses with a combination
and Mayfield counters with a takedown into side control.
Mayfield trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Mayfield postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mayfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayfield scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayfield throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mayfield taking a break here but Penn is having none of it and regains half guard.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Mayfield has control of the leg.
Penn is trying to stand up here but Mayfield is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Mayfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mayfield is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mayfield tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Mayfield unloading with bombs!
Penn is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Penn is still in real trouble! Can Mayfield finish him?
Penn tries to reverse the position but Mayfield maintains control.
Mayfield looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mayfield drops a big elbow. That's hurt Penn! More shots from Mayfield and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curtis Mayfield!
An out of breath Curtis Mayfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abel Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin misses with a low kick.
Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Griffin throws a counter high kick but Cruz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Griffin throws a head kick that Cruz semi-blocks.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Griffin throws a counter high kick but Cruz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Abel Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Chris Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abel Cruz.
Cruz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Griffin to the ground. Cruz is now in Griffin's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin wants to stand but Cruz is controlling the position.
Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Griffin is refusing to be controlled, as Cruz sits in half guard.
Griffin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Griffin is defending well.
Griffin is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Griffin is looking to escape.
Cruz looks to land a strike but Griffin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Griffin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cruz is controlling him.
Griffin keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet but Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Griffin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Griffin missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz wants to slow Griffin down by chopping away at his legs.
Griffin misses with a body kick.
Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Griffin gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage.
Griffin connects with a solid leg kick.
Griffin rushes Cruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Griffin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Griffin lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffin.
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Griffin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cruz rushes Griffin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Griffin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cruz has Griffin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Griffin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Griffin has the dominant position.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griffin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griffin lands a hook that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Griffin missing with knees to the body.
Cruz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Griffin has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griffin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Griffin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Griffin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Griffin misses with a body kick.
Cruz flicks out a counter leg kick but Griffin steps away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cruz feints the counter takedown.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griffin as he jumps to the side.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffin looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Griffin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Griffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffin connects with a high kick.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Griffin sprawls well.
It appears Griffin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Griffin rushes Cruz and presses him up against the cage.
Griffin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cruz avoids it.
Griffin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Griffin crunches a lovely knee into Cruz's ribcage.
Cruz is trying to break free.
Griffin throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz wants to free his trapped foot but Griffin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Griffin is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin won't allow Cruz to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cruz in particular looking to stall.
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
Griffin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cruz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Griffin lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz managing to block the knees to the body from Griffin.
Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Griffin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chris Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abel Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Griffin has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Cruz managing to block the knees to the body from Griffin.
Cruz jumps guard but Griffin stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cruz gets control of Griffin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cruz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin gets to his feet - Cruz follows without any prompting.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Griffin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffin.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It appears Griffin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Griffin swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Griffin working aggressively here.
Griffin pushes Cruz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Griffin after a bit of a struggle.
Cruz wants a takedown but no success here.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but Cruz blocks it.
Griffin misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Griffin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cruz avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griffin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griffin throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Cruz is looking for the big counter here.
Griffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Cruz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cruz manages to end up in side control.
Griffin is trying to buck Cruz off.
Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin tries to escape but Cruz is in control.
Cruz wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Griffin is pushing Cruz's head away, looking to escape. Cruz manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz tries to score with some ground and pound. Griffin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cruz trying to control the position but Griffin is working away.
Griffin tries to escape but Cruz is in control.
Griffin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Cruz trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Griffin.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griffin to the ground. Griffin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Griffin is looking for a counter combo.
Chris Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abel Cruz.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griffin as he jumps to the side.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz dives in and grabs Griffin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Griffin tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Griffin tries to bum rush Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chris Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cruz misses with the combination.
Griffin tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Griffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to clinch but Griffin is having none of it.
Chris Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruz with the counter takedown but Griffin avoids it easily.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Griffin.
Griffin misses with a knee to the head.
Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Griffin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Abel Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz prevents Griffin from getting back to his feet.
Cruz trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin wants to stand but Cruz is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz won't allow Griffin to get back to his feet.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffin is retaining full guard.
Griffin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cruz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Abel Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cruz is controlling him well.
Cruz controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Griffin 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Griffin!
Chris Griffin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clarence McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rony Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clarence McGee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clarence McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rony Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Moraes there.
Moraes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moraes throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGee.
Moraes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McGee blocks a head kick by Moraes.
Moraes misses with a takedown
and McGee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGee.
McGee tries to clinch up.
Moraes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moraes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGee as he avoids it easily.
Moraes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
Moraes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moraes looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
McGee misses with a leg kick.
Moraes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGee as he avoids it easily.
Clarence McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rony Moraes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moraes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moraes. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGee fakes the leg kick and cracks Moraes in the body.
McGee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moraes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee gets a clinch.
McGee lands a knee to the head.
Moraes is working for takedown but McGee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moraes trying to stall but McGee improves his position.
McGee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moraes blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Moraes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moraes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moraes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moraes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGee obliges.
McGee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Moraes letting McGee take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McGee for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
McGee slows down the pace here.
Moraes wants to break free but McGee has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries to land knees in the clinch but Moraes avoids the damage to the body.
McGee lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Rony Moraes has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGee.
McGee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGee throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGee slows down the pace here.
Moraes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Our sources have told us that McGee has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moraes tries to circle away but McGee has him pinned against the cage.
McGee lands an elbow inside that Moraes shrugs off.
McGee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGee lands a nice knee to the body.
Moraes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGee trying to land knees to the body.
McGee manages to break the clinch.
Moraes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGee's waist but McGee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moraes off to one side.
McGee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence McGee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rony Moraes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee misses with a low kick.
Moraes checks a low kick from McGee.
McGee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moraes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moraes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGee rather than just go for the knockout.
Moraes checks the leg kick.
Moraes with the counter takedown but McGee avoids it easily.
McGee is looking to chop away at Moraes's legs.
Moraes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moraes passes into half guard.
Moraes tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moraes is trying to control. McGee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moraes seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McGee is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rony Moraes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rony Moraes thanked Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Universe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Universe!
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, Luis Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Universe lands the left hand.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Universe.
Universe swinging wildly here.
Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick misses from Universe.
Universe scores with a leg kick.
Mr Universe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Universe fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe looks to land a body kick but Cruz moved away.
Universe misses with a straight left.
Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Universe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Universe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Universe lands a high kick!
Universe scores with a spinning back kick!
Cruz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Universe.
Universe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Universe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Universe throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Universe thuds his shin into the meat of Cruz's side.
Universe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Universe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Universe closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Universe has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Universe lands a nice elbow.
Universe lands a nice elbow.
Universe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Universe lands an elbow inside that Cruz shrugs off.
Universe misses with an elbow over the top.
Universe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Luis Cruz has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Universe throws an elbow but misses.
Universe missing with knees to the body.
Universe trying to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Universe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Universe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Universe misses with an elbow strike.
Cruz takes an elbow to the temple.
Universe trying to land knees to the body.
Universe lands an elbow inside.
Cruz is rocked!
Clinched against the cage, Universe lands a big elbow that drops Cruz! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Cruz is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Universe!
Mr Universe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neymar Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Turd Ferguson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neymar Junior!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Junior ducks down to avoid it.
Ferguson takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Junior.
Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
A countering left hand to the body from Junior misses.
Ferguson misses with a two punch combination.
Junior goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ferguson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Junior doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a sloppy body shot
and Junior counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Turd Ferguson has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Junior counters with a solid body kick.
Junior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and Junior counters with a good low kick that Ferguson was not able to check.
Junior lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferguson misses the body punch
and Junior counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferguson moves out of range of the body kick.
Junior tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Turd Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
Junior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson works the jab nicely.
Ferguson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Junior's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Junior moves away.
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Junior keeps Ferguson at a distance using the push kick.
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Junior.
Ferguson throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ferguson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Junior blocks a jab.
We've been told by Ferguson's head coaches at Cylon Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ferguson swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Junior thinks about the counter body kick.
Junior throws a leg kick which misses Ferguson's front leg but catches the back leg as Ferguson tries to avoid it.
Ferguson gets tackled into the cage by Junior. Junior maintains the clinch.
Ferguson is trying to force a seperation but Junior has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to break free but Junior has control.
Ferguson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Junior comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Junior unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Junior taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Junior is controlling him.
Junior prevents Ferguson from breaking the clinch.
Junior lands with a left to the head.
Junior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Junior.
Junior lands a knee to the head.
Ferguson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Junior is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ferguson working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Junior cracks Ferguson with a nice body shot.
Junior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferguson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferguson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Junior struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Ferguson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Junior throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Junior.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior scores with a nice body kick.
Junior avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Ferguson as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neymar Junior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Turd Ferguson'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.
Ferguson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Junior slips a straight right by Ferguson.
Junior throws a big counter head kick but Ferguson avoids it with no problem.
Junior slips a jab from Ferguson.
And Junior responds with a good body kick, but Ferguson manages to step out the way in time.
Junior cracks Ferguson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ferguson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Junior's head backwards.
Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A chopping leg kick lands by Junior.
Junior moves into range and clinches up with Ferguson.
Junior content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Junior missing with knees to the body.
Junior has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ferguson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Junior can turn it around.
Ferguson is looking to break free of the clinch but Junior has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Junior lands a left hand.
Ferguson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Junior lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Junior finds it's target.
A solid body kick from Junior.
Ferguson throws a right hand that Junior ducks under and follows up with a left that Junior also avoids with ease.
Junior now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Junior - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Junior.
Ferguson misses with a two punch combination.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Junior finds it's way through Ferguson's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Junior delivers a nice body kick.
Junior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Junior lands with a thumping leg kick.
Junior lands a big head kick that sends Ferguson tumbling to the mat! Junior takes a step backwards and waves Ferguson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ferguson is rocked!
Turd Ferguson's cut is getting worse.
Junior scores with a leg kick.
Oh Ferguson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior staying out of range there.
Ferguson swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Ferguson seems to have got his legs back now.
Junior connects with a leg kick. Ferguson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Junior moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Ferguson blocks a jab.
Junior scores with a decent looking hook.
Junior fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferguson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Junior counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Junior cracks Ferguson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ferguson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Junior finish him?
Junior cracks Ferguson with a hook to the temple - Ferguson is on wobbly legs here! Junior swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ferguson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Junior wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Neymar Junior! Neymar Junior retains his featherweight title!
Neymar Junior decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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