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VCL Fight Night: 23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Capelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hyashi Hayakawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyashi Hayakawa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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159 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Capelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hyashi Hayakawa!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab from Capelli.
Hayakawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Capelli throws a big counter combination but Hayakawa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hayakawa throws an overhand right that lands on Capelli's shoulder, as Capelli tries to avoid the shot.
Capelli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hayakawa on the side of the head.
Hayakawa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Capelli throws a low kick but Hayakawa moves out of range easily.
Hayakawa looks for a takedown but Capelli sprawls well.
Capelli closes the distance and clinches.
Hayakawa tries to score a body lock takedown but Capelli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jimmy Capelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyashi Hayakawa.
Capelli being controlled against the cage.
Hayakawa breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Capelli.
Hayakawa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Capelli counters with a three punch combo that has Hayakawa backing up. Hayakawa nods at Capelli to acknowledge the strikes.
Hayakawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hayakawa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Capelli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Capelli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Capelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Capelli gets a clinch.
Capelli manages to break the clinch.
Capelli connects with a body shot that sends Hayakawa's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayakawa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Capelli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hayakawa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capelli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hayakawa.
Capelli misses with a double jab.
Capelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hayakawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Capelli moves in looking to clinch but Hayakawa pushes him off.
Capelli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A combination from Capelli does no damage.
Hayakawa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Capelli defends it well.
Hayakawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Capelli.
Hayakawa with the counter takedown but Capelli avoids it easily.
Hayakawa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Capelli wants to land a leg kick but Hayakawa is out of range.
Hayakawa shoots in for a takedown but Capelli shows good takedown defense.
Capelli misses with a double jab.
Hayakawa tries to bum rush Capelli with a series of wild strikes but Capelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayakawa lands with a shot to the body.
Capelli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayakawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Hayakawa tries to bum rush Capelli with a series of wild strikes but Capelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by Hayakawa.
Hayakawa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Capelli.
Capelli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Capelli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Capelli looks to land a combination. Hayakawa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hayakawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Capelli throws a big counter combination but Hayakawa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hayakawa checks a leg kick.
Hayakawa cracks Capelli with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capelli misses with a wild combination.
Hayakawa looks for a takedown but Capelli sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Hayakawa both land. Nice combination.
Hayakawa dodges the punch combination from Capelli.
Hayakawa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Capelli.
Capelli misses with a double jab
and Hayakawa counters with a takedown into side control.
Capelli is looking to get back to his feet here but Hayakawa is keeping cool and he's managed to take Capelli's back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayakawa misses with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Capelli dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hayakawa misses with a series of wild punches.
Capelli throws a leg kick but Hayakawa moved away.
Capelli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hayakawa finds it's way round the side to connect with Capelli's head.
Capelli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hayakawa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hayakawa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Capelli throws a low kick but Hayakawa avoids it.
Capelli throws a nice looking combination but Hayakawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jimmy Capelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayakawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Capelli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hayakawa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Capelli.
Hayakawa shoots in for a takedown but Capelli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hayakawa throws a nice looking combination but Capelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capelli cracks Hayakawa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Capelli throws a one two combo.
Hayakawa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jimmy Capelli is winning the standup battle so far.
Capelli throws a series of punches but Hayakawa avoids them all with ease.
Hayakawa lands with a shot to the body.
Capelli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayakawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Capelli's guard.
Capelli wants to get back to his feet but Hayakawa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayakawa chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capelli keeping full guard, as Hayakawa tries to pass.
Hayakawa stays in close to Capelli's body and controls the position.
Capelli is looking to stand up but Hayakawa isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayakawa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Capelli wants to stand up but Hayakawa is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hayakawa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hayakawa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Capelli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hayakawa is in Capelli's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capelli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hayakawa is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Capelli is on top in guard.
Hayakawa 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.
Capelli tries to stand but Hayakawa is controlling from the bottom.
Hayakawa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Capelli is aware though and is defending well.
Capelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayakawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayakawa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayakawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Hayakawa seems content to control.
Capelli is trying to stand back up but Hayakawa is controlling him
Hayakawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hayakawa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hayakawa prevents Capelli from improving his position.
Capelli pushes Hayakawa off looking to stand but Hayakawa dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hyashi Hayakawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Capelli needs to keep his hands up - Hayakawa had a free shot at his head there.
A lazy body kick from Capelli
and Hayakawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Capelli's guard.
Capelli is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hayakawa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Nice elbow from Hayakawa.
Hayakawa is stalling here.
Hayakawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Capelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hayakawa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayakawa walks into a straight right hand from Capelli.
Capelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hayakawa shoots in but no luck this time.
Capelli throws a right hand that Hayakawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayakawa also avoids with ease.
Hayakawa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Capelli's guard.
Capelli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Capelli tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Capelli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Capelli has momentary wrist control but Hayakawa slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capelli has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hayakawa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Capelli dips to his left and cracks Hayakawa with an uppercut!
We've been told by Capelli's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Capelli throws a series of punches but Hayakawa avoids them all with ease.
Capelli looks to land a combination. Hayakawa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hayakawa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hayakawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Capelli tries to avoid it but Hayakawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Capelli to the ground. Capelli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hayakawa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Capelli counters with a three punch combo that has Hayakawa backing up. Hayakawa nods at Capelli to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Capelli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hayakawa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capelli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayakawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hayakawa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Capelli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hayakawa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hayakawa's back!
Capelli tries to get the hooks in deep but Hayakawa pushed the leg off.
Capelli keeps control of the position as Hayakawa tries to break free.
Hayakawa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayakawa controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hayakawa manages to get to full guard.
Hayakawa kicks Capelli off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capelli lands with a nice combination. Hayakawa backs away looking to recover.
Hayakawa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Capelli is looking for a counter combo.
Capelli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hayakawa wants to counter the offense by Capelli and move into the clinch position.
Capelli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hayakawa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayakawa connects with a high kick.
Capelli is rocked!
Capelli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Capelli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayakawa has his takedown stuffed
and Capelli counters with a left and a right that stings Hayakawa.
Jimmy Capelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyashi Hayakawa.
Capelli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jimmy Capelli.
I think Capelli 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Simione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Angelov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simione comes into the arena with Mindscape & Jade ft. Coppa - Friday The 13th blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Decent knees
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Simione!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chase Angelov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelov stuffs the takedown.
Simione shoots in looking for a takedown. Angelov tries to sprawl out of it but Simione keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Angelov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Angelov takes the fight into the clinch.
Angelov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simione lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Simione is breathing heavily.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
Angelov lands a knee to the head.
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Angelov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simione's face.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Angelov.
Angelov landing knees to the body.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simione lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Angelov working Simione over with knees to the body.
Angelov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simione in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Angelov lands a knee to the head.
Angelov working Simione over with knees to the body.
Angelov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Angelov lands a good knee to the midsection. Simione won't want to take too many of those.
Angelov lands a nice knee to the body.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simione's face.
A knee to the head by Angelov.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Angelov.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
Angelov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simione.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Simione. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simione takes a knee to the side of the body.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simione's face.
Angelov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
Angelov crunches a lovely knee into Simione's ribcage.
Angelov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Simione has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Angelov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simione's face.
Angelov working Simione over with knees to the body.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Simione can't get the takedown.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
Angelov lands a knee to the body.
Simione has Angelov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Angelov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simione lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Angelov lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Angelov is pressed up against the cage. Simione has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Angelov down to the mat. Angelov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Angelov instigates a clinch.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Simione is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov lands a nice knee to the body.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simione's face.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
Simione drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Simione is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Angelov is defending well.
Angelov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simione goes for a takedown attempt but Angelov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Angelov darts in and clinches Simione up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Angelov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Angelov rushes Simione and presses him up against the cage.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simione lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov lands a knee to the head.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Simione wants a takedown but no success here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Angelov obliges.
Angelov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angelov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simione has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Angelov after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Simione. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simione's face.
Simione is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simione is trying to drag Angelov to the mat but Angelov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Angelov gets underhooks to prevent Simione's takedown attempt.
Angelov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Angelov landing knees to the body.
Simione tries to score a body lock takedown but Angelov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simione lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Angelov landing knees to the head.
Simione takes a knee right on the jaw!
Simione goes for a takedown in the clinch but Angelov prevents it.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Simione drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simione drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Angelov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
Angelov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simione.
Simione takes a knee right on the jaw!
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelov landing knees to the body.
Angelov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
Angelov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Simione is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
Angelov lands a nice knee to the body.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simione's face.
Simione has hold of one of Angelov's legs. Angelov is fighting the takedown attempt but Simione gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Simione wants to pass the guard but Angelov is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simione postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Angelov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Simione takes a knee right on the jaw!
Angelov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simione in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simione's face.
Simione on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simione wants to take the fight to the mat but Angelov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Angelov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Angelov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simione in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simione is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chase Angelov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angelov stops a takedown attempt from Simione.
Angelov landing knees to the head.
Simione is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Angelov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Angelov lands a good knee to the midsection. Simione won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Angelov misses with a knee strike.
Angelov misses with a knee strike.
Simione wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Angelov 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Angelov moves into range and clinches up with Simione.
Simione tries for a takedown but Angelov manages to get underhooks.
Simione has Angelov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Angelov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Angelov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angelov looking to throw knees to the head but Simione is blocking nicely.
Simione tries for a takedown but Angelov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Simione. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Angelov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Angelov crunches a lovely knee into Simione's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Angelov obliges.
Simione drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Angelov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Simione is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Angelov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angelov trying to land knees to the body.
Angelov landing knees to the head.
Angelov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simione has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simione jumps guard but Angelov stands there with Simione around his waist. Simione gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simione tries to circle away but Angelov has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Angelov obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simione is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Angelov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Angelov.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Simione is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Angelov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Simione takes a knee to the side of the body.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
Simione is looking to take this one to the mat.
Angelov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Angelov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Angelov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Angelov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Angelov lands a good knee to the midsection. Simione won't want to take too many of those.
Angelov landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelov lands a good knee to the midsection. Simione won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelov.
Angelov lands a good knee to the midsection. Simione won't want to take too many of those.
Simione is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Angelov to keep the fight standing.
Angelov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simione is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Angelov is keeping busy.
Simione is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Angelov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
Angelov gets underhooks to prevent Simione's takedown attempt.
Angelov landing knees to the body.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov tries to land knees in the clinch but Simione avoids the damage to the body.
Angelov stops a takedown attempt from Simione.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simione tries to score a body lock takedown but Angelov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Simione fails to land.
Simione tries to score a body lock takedown but Angelov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simione lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Angelov prevents the takedown attempt.
Simione takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Angelov.
Angelov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Simione is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Angelov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
Angelov landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simione is trying to drag Angelov to the mat but Angelov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Angelov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Angelov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Angelov 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 24:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 24:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Angelov!
In defeat, Jose Simione stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect to that guy ... he is a warrior '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Volkov Dragoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maroun Caboul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Volkov Dragoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maroun Caboul!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caboul with a jab.
Dragoon throws a head kick but Caboul moves out of range.
Dragoon throws a head kick that misses.
Dragoon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Caboul counters with a takedown into side control.
Dragoon bucks up and tries to throw Caboul off but instead Caboul has got his back!
Dragoon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dragoon is taking damage to the body and head.
Caboul is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dragoon. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Dragoon tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Caboul is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Dragoon up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caboul is cranking Dragoon's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Dragoon! He's tightened the choke and Dragoon is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maroun Caboul!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mad Dog Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierce Quincy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierce Quincy told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mad Dog Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierce Quincy!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quincy is looking to land body kicks.
Dog Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dog Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Quincy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dog Iii.
Dog Iii ducks right into an uppercut from Quincy.
Dog Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dog Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Quincy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dog Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Dog Iii misses.
Dog Iii throws a hook but Quincy blocks it.
Dog Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Dog Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Dog Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quincy tries a quick counter leg kick but Dog Iii is wise to it.
Dog Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Quincy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dog Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Quincy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Quincy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dog Iii in his tracks.
Quincy connects with a leg kick. Dog Iii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quincy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dog Iii.
Quincy throws a head kick but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Dog Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Quincy avoided it.
Dog Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Quincy checks it well.
Quincy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dog Iii blocks it well.
Dog Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Quincy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dog Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dog Iii swings for the body but Quincy moves out of range.
A jab from Dog Iii misses.
Quincy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dog Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Dog Iii lands a jab to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Quincy blocks the leg kick.
Quincy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Quincy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Quincy throws a head kick but Dog Iii moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quincy.
Quincy throws a wild body kick that Dog Iii sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dog Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Quincy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Quincy.
Dog Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dog Iii misses with a low kick.
Quincy moves out of range of the strikes.
Dog Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Quincy connects with a single shot there.
Quincy looks to throw the jab but Dog Iii is out of range.
Dog Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Quincy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dog Iii misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quincy! But no joy.
Dog Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Quincy can pounce on him.
A left lands for Dog Iii.
Quincy checks a low kick from Dog Iii.
Quincy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dog Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quincy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog Iii.
Quincy feints a counter leg kick.
Quincy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Quincy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dog Iii.
Good work by Quincy as he checks the leg kick.
Quincy tries to land a front kick but Dog Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dog Iii lands a nice shot that snaps Quincy's head back.
Dog Iii lands with an overhand left.
Quincy throws a leg kick which misses Dog Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Dog Iii tries to avoid it.
Dog Iii throws a jab when Quincy was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Dog Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dog Iii.
Dog Iii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Quincy blocks a jab.
Quincy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog Iii scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quincy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Quincy tries to work over Dog Iii's front leg with a kick but Dog Iii checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Dog Iii misses.
Quincy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quincy looks to land a body kick but Dog Iii moved away.
Dog Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog Iii checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog Iii. Quincy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quincy checks a low kick from Dog Iii.
Quincy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Quincy misses the jab.
Quincy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Quincy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quincy blocks a leg kick.
Quincy tried to score with a low kick but Dog Iii checks it.
Dog Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dog Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Quincy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Dog Iii dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big left from Quincy misses.
Quincy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii backing away here, and Quincy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dog Iii misses with a left hand
and Quincy counters with a head kick.
Dog Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Quincy is just out of range.
Quincy scores with a jab to the head.
Quincy lands a front kick.
Quincy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dog Iii throws a head kick but Quincy moves out of range.
Quincy counters with a body kick.
Dog Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Quincy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Quincy tries to score with a low kick but Dog Iii moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quincy throws a head kick that Dog Iii semi-blocks.
Dog Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quincy was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog Iii.
Quincy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quincy scores with a leg kick.
Quincy tries to move into range but Dog Iii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog Iii misses with a hook
and Quincy counters with a nice leg kick.
Dog Iii misses with a low kick.
Quincy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Quincy slips a straight right by Dog Iii.
Quincy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dog Iii misses with a low kick.
Dog Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Quincy.
Dog Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dog Iii misses with a hook. Quincy ducked under it nicely.
Dog Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mad Dog Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Quincy throws a lazy right hand but Dog Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dog Iii is looking to counter punch.
Quincy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Quincy counters with a leg kick.
Quincy misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dog Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Quincy thinks about the counter body kick.
Dog Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dog Iii throws a lazy right hand but Quincy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quincy throws a solid leg kick but Dog Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Quincy.
Quincy misses with a low kick.
Dog Iii works the jab nicely.
Quincy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice leg kick lands there from Quincy.
Quincy throws a head kick but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Dog Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dog Iii throws a shot to the body.
Dog Iii motions for Quincy to come forward. Dog Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quincy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dog Iii scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Dog Iii.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Quincy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Quincy throws a chopping leg kick but Dog Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Quincy.
Quincy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog Iii misses with a looping left.
Dog Iii loads up on a big right hand but Quincy slips the punch.
Quincy misses with a straight right.
That kick from Dog Iii tenderised Quincy's leg. Quincy is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii misses with a low kick.
Quincy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dog Iii takes a swing at Quincy's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Quincy.
Dog Iii cracks Quincy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dog Iii. That's going to slow Quincy down.
Dog Iii blocks a head kick by Quincy.
Quincy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dog Iii connects with the punch.
Quincy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Quincy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Quincy ducks under a wild hook from Dog Iii.
Quincy cracks the inside of Dog Iii's front leg.
Dog Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dog Iii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Quincy moves out of range of the body kick.
Dog Iii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Quincy throws the kick towards the body but Dog Iii avoids it.
Dog Iii is looking to chop away at Quincy's legs.
Dog Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quincy doesn't seem bothered though.
Quincy moves out of range of the leg kick from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mad Dog Iii will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dog Iii blocks a head kick by Quincy.
Dog Iii swings for the body but Quincy moves out of range.
Quincy is looking to score with low kicks.
Dog Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quincy.
Quincy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog Iii. Quincy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog Iii connects with a right hand. Quincy shakes it off.
Quincy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dog Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Quincy misses with a kick to the body.
Dog Iii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Quincy misses
and Dog Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii blocks a leg kick.
Dog Iii misses with a body shot.
A big left from Dog Iii misses.
Quincy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Quincy blocks the low kick.
Dog Iii takes a swing at Quincy's ribcage but misses.
Dog Iii cracks Quincy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dog Iii takes a swing at Quincy's ribcage but misses.
Quincy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dog Iii throws a looping overhand right but Quincy ducks down to avoid it.
Dog Iii throws out a loose jab but Quincy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quincy lands with a straight right. Dog Iii didn't see that one coming.
Quincy misses with a body kick.
Quincy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii backing away here, and Quincy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Quincy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dog Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dog Iii blocks a leg kick.
Dog Iii takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quincy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quincy throws a low kick, looking for Dog Iii's leg but Dog Iii calmly moves out of range.
A big left from Dog Iii misses.
Quincy throws a leg kick but Dog Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dog Iii lands the left hand.
Quincy slips under a jab.
Dog Iii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Quincy is able to avoid easily.
A head kick from Dog Iii lands but Quincy takes it in his stride.
Quincy connects with a high kick.
Dog Iii throws a poor cross that misses
and Quincy counters with a good low kick that Dog Iii was not able to check.
Dog Iii throws a series of punches but Quincy avoids them all with ease.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Quincy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dog Iii has got the better of the exchanges.
Dog Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dog Iii connects with a nice looking jab.
Dog Iii misses with a leg kick
and Quincy counters with a nice leg kick.
Quincy looks for the body kick but Dog Iii saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Quincy.
Quincy throws a right hand that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a nice leg kick.
Quincy throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dog Iii misses the target.
Dog Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dog Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dog Iii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dog Iii misses with a low kick.
Quincy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick from Quincy misses
and Dog Iii counters with a nice body shot.
Dog Iii throws a body punch but Quincy moves out of range.
Dog Iii connects with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Quincy.
Quincy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quincy moves away.
Dog Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Dog Iii misses.
Dog Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quincy moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dog Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Quincy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Quincy throws a head kick that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a leg kick.
Dog Iii takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Quincy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dog Iii throws a series of punches but Quincy avoids them all with ease.
Quincy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dog Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Quincy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pierce Quincy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quincy connects with a leg kick. Dog Iii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mad Dog Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dog Iii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mad Dog Iii!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruler Scorpion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bane Dorrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bane Dorrance will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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250 lbs
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Great low kicks
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Dangerous knees
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruler Scorpion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bane Dorrance!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dorrance, right into the meat.
Dorrance scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dorrance connects with a crisp jab.
Scorpion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scorpion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scorpion drives through and clinches with Dorrance against the cage.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorrance blocks an uppercut.
Scorpion lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Bane Dorrance has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Dorrance.
Dorrance prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Dorrance controls his hands.
Dorrance blocks an uppercut.
Dorrance lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Scorpion.
A knee to the head by Dorrance.
It looks like Ruler Scorpion has been cut.
Dorrance lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Dorrance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dorrance has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Scorpion is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorrance manages to avoid it.
Dorrance scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorrance scores with a nice head shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dorrance!
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorrance manages to avoid it.
Scorpion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dorrance steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scorpion.
Dorrance blocks a head kick by Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dorrance's sensitive parts.
Scorpion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scorpion misses with a hook
and Dorrance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Dorrance as he connects with a hook.
Scorpion tries to clinch
and Dorrance counters with a straight right hand.
Bane Dorrance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dorrance counters with a nice leg kick.
Dorrance cracks Scorpion with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Scorpion tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Dorrance pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Scorpion is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bane Dorrance!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximillian Xezeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xezeron comes to the cage accompanied by Our Truth by Lacuna Coil. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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265 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Maximillian Xezeron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xezeron throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Xezeron misses with a wild combination.
Xezeron takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Xezeron definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simpson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xezeron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xezeron throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Despite the aggression on Simpson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simpson slips a jab and a cross from Xezeron.
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Simpson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xezeron throws a head kick that half lands.
Simpson connects with a looping right hand.
Simpson checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Xezeron back to the cage. Simpson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Xezeron takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Xezeron is rocked!
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Xezeron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xezeron is holding his hands too far apart here. Simpson throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Xezeron is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bart Simpson!
Bart Simpson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Taphorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes to the cage accompanied by Doom. Peter Taphorn acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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145 lbs
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Peter Taphorn!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taphorn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alvarez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Taphorn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taphorn cracks the inside of Alvarez's front leg.
Taphorn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taphorn cracks Alvarez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taphorn blocks a leg kick.
Taphorn looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Alvarez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alvarez checks a low kick from Taphorn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've been told by Alvarez's head coaches at Elite build that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Taphorn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alvarez but Alvarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alvarez dips to his left and cracks Taphorn with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taphorn.
Alvarez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Taphorn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Taphorn shoots in but Alvarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michael Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Taphorn.
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alvarez walks into a straight right hand from Taphorn.
Taphorn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taphorn checks a low kick from Alvarez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taphorn misses with a takedown attempt
and Alvarez counters with a head kick that drops Taphorn to the mat! Taphorn scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taphorn connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab by Taphorn.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Taphorn.
Taphorn misses with a low kick as Alvarez jumps back.
Taphorn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taphorn lands in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
Taphorn stops Alvarez from standing up.
Taphorn wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Taphorn passes Alvarez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Taphorn keeps him under control.
Alvarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taphorn on the ground.
Alvarez is not content to let Taphorn control the position.
Taphorn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Taphorn trying to control from Alvarez's half guard. Alvarez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Alvarez is pulling down on Taphorn's head to control his posture.
Taphorn preventing the sweep.
Alvarez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Taphorn has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Taphorn gets a takedown into half guard.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Taphorn sits in half guard.
Taphorn in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Alvarez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Taphorn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Taphorn!
An out of breath Peter Taphorn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Michael Alvarez was interviewed post fight and said 'I admit defeat. He did a good job.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Watch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achab Denis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kray Twins-Round One . Denis has chosen Can't be touched as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonardo Watch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Achab Denis!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Watch. That did some damage!
Leonardo Watch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Denis swings for the body but Watch moves out of range.
Denis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Watch misses its intended target.
Denis misses with a low kick.
Denis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Denis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Watch.
Watch looks to throw the jab but Denis is out of range.
Watch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Watch 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.
Watch stuns Denis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Watch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Watch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denis.
Watch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denis stuns Watch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Denis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Denis. Watch shrugs it off though.
Watch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Watch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Watch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denis lands a nice uppercut.
Denis lands an elbow inside.
Watch prevents a body shot from Denis.
Watch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watch lands a nice uppercut.
Denis digs a right hand underneath Watch's ribcage. Watch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Denis lands an elbow that stopped Watch in his tracks for a moment.
Watch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watch can't find room to land a body shot as Denis controls the action.
Watch throws a punch but it's blocked by Denis.
Denis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watch blocks an elbow strike.
Watch blocks a body shot from Denis.
Denis lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Leonardo Watch has been cut.
Watch has a couple of punches blocked by Denis.
Denis lands an elbow inside.
Watch misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Denis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watch's brow.
Denis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watch presses Denis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Watch tries a body shot but Denis blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denis blocks a body shot from Watch.
Watch takes an elbow to the temple.
Still in the clinch, Watch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Denis lands an elbow inside.
Watch blocks an elbow strike.
Denis pushes off an throws an elbow but Watch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Denis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Denis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Watch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Denis lands a damaging elbow.
Denis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Watch takes an elbow to the temple.
Denis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Watch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Denis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Denis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Watch's defenses.
Watch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Denis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Watch misses with a body punch.
Denis presses Watch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice elbow from Denis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Watch struggles to land a body shot inside as Denis controls his hands.
Denis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Watch.
Denis throws an elbow but it misses.
Denis lands an elbow just above Watch 's eye.
Denis scores with a hook to the body.
Watch is breathing heavily.
Denis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Denis lands an elbow inside.
Watch working aggressively here.
Watch struggles to land a body shot inside as Denis controls his hands.
Watch tries to throw a body punch but Denis avoids it by throwing Watch back against the cage.
Watch blocks the elbow strike.
Denis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Come on Denis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Denis lands a nice elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watch.
Watch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Denis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denis.
Denis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Denis lands an elbow that stopped Watch in his tracks for a moment.
Denis has Watch pressed against the cage. He pushes Watch back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Denis throws a beautiful elbow that sends Watch crashing to the floor! Denis piles on the pressure with more strikes! Watch is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Achab Denis!
Our winner, Achab Denis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jay Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, SCOTLAND THE BRAVE !!!. Mutombo has chosen Egypt Central - Over and Under as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordus Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Jay Mutombo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mutombo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clay.
It looks like Jay Jay Mutombo has been cut.
Mutombo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clay has a takedown stuffed.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Mutombo.
Mutombo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Clay finds it's way through Mutombo's defenses.
Clay swings for the body but Mutombo moves out of range.
Mutombo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jay Jay Mutombo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Mutombo.
An attempted straight right counter from Clay misses the target.
Clay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clay misses the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Clay has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Clay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mutombo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Clay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Mutombo.
Mutombo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordus Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mutombo lands a lovely overhand right.
Clay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Mutombo as Clay shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordus Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clay rushes Mutombo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mutombo blocking some punches.
Clay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mutombo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mutombo's elbow.
Clay lands a right hand.
Mutombo tries a body shot but Clay blocks it.
A short uppercut from Mutombo.
Clay can't find room to land a body shot as Mutombo controls the action.
Mutombo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clay.
Clay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mutombo.
Mutombo misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Mutombo.
Clay can't find room to land a body shot as Mutombo controls the action.
Clay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clay blocks a body shot from Mutombo.
Mutombo avoiding damage.
Clay misses with a punch to the body.
Clay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mutombo blocks a body shot from Clay.
Mutombo'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.
Mutombo stops a takedown attempt from Clay.
Mutombo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo prevents the takedown attempt.
Clay misses with a punch to the body.
Clay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mutombos head.
Mutombo pushes Clay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mutombo lands a nice uppercut.
Clay looking to stall.
Clay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mutombo.
Mutombo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Clay can't find room to land a body shot as Mutombo controls the action.
Clay turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Clay manages to end up in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Clay throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mutombo is trying to get back to half guard.
Mutombo struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordus Clay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Jay Mutombo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clay misses with a wild combination.
Mutombo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Clay swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mutombo counters with a thumping low kick.
Clay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutombo.
Mutombo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Clay misses with a head kick.
Mutombo is looking for the big counter here.
Mutombo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Mutombo misses.
Mutombo stuffs the takedown attempt from Clay. Clay gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mutombo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Mutombo.
Mutombo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clay.
Mutombo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutombo was well out of range. Poor timing from Clay.
Clay lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mutombo doesn't seem bothered though.
Clay tries to clinch but Mutombo moves away
and Mutombo counters with a right hand to the body.
Clay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mutombo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clay rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Clay misses.
As Clay backs off Mutombo throws a huge counter combo but Clay manages to avoid it all.
Clay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mutombo is out of range and Clay settles back down.
Clay tries to clinch up.
Mutombo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mutombo, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Mutombo'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.
Clay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mutombo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jay Jay Mutombo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mutombo has Clay pressed against the cage.
Clay prevents a body shot from Mutombo.
Clay wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordus Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Mutombo.
Clay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mutombo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Mutombo misses with a punch to the body.
Clay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mutombo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clay missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Mutombo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mutombo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Clay misses with a punch on the inside.
Mutombo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mutombo misses with some punches.
Mutombo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clay goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mutombo prevents it.
Clay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clay misses with a body punch.
Clay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mutombo can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mutombo.
Mutombo can't find room to land a body shot as Clay controls the action.
Clay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordus Clay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Jay Mutombo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mutombo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clay.
Mutombo avoids a kick to the body.
Clay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mutombo sprawls well initially but Clay persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mutombo's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutombo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clay's back!
Clay manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mutombo's guard. Nice work there by Clay.
Mutombo being controlled here, momentarily.
Clay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay won't allow Mutombo to get back to his feet.
Clay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mutombo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clay working some strikes from top position.
Mutombo controlling Clay's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutombo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Clay postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clay trying to control but Mutombo is working from the bottom.
Clay preventing the sweep.
Gordus Clay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clay connects with a couple of short punches.
Clay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clay throwing strikes but missing.
Mutombo has his hands on Clay's head, controlling the position.
Jay Jay Mutombo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clay trying to control but Mutombo is working from the bottom.
Mutombo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mutombo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mutombo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mutombo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Clay.
Clay is looking for a sweep. Mutombo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay gets back to full guard.
Clay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in Animal House inform me that Mutombo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Clay wants to improve his position but instead Mutombo has moved into half guard.
Mutombo is looking to advance position but Clay won't allow it.
Mutombo controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mutombo prevents Clay from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordus Clay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clay, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordus Clay!
Gordus Clay opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Monday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Boromir (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Monday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Captain Boromir!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boromir misses the jab.
Boromir throws a shot from downtown. Monday moves away and avoids it.
Monday lands with a straight right. Boromir didn't see that one coming.
Boromir misses with a series of wild punches.
A good leg kick by Monday.
Boromir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monday.
Mike Monday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monday fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boromir checks it well.
Boromir clobbers Monday with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Monday closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boromir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Monday is predictable there
and Boromir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boromir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monday moves away.
Monday comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boromir looks to land a left hand but Monday moved out of range nicely.
Monday defending well as Boromir loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monday lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Boromir has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boromir and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Monday thuds his right hand into Boromir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monday closes the distance and pushes Boromir back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Monday.
Boromir swings wildly with an uppercut but Monday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monday lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boromir or not.
Boromir looks winded!
Boromir has a couple of punches blocked by Monday.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monday.
Boromir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boromir takes a shot to the head.
Monday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boromir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boromir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monday has Boromir up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monday creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boromir swings wildly with an uppercut but Monday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monday blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monday.
Monday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boromir manages to break the clinch.
Monday wants to clinch.
Monday lands a jab to Boromir's midsection.
Boromir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boromir appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boromir drives through and clinches with Monday against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monday lands an uppercut.
Boromir prevents a body shot from Monday.
Monday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boromir's elbow.
Monday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monday misses with a punch on the inside.
Monday works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Monday lands a right hand.
Boromir misses with a punch to the body.
Monday lands with a short shot to the head.
Monday tries to work over Boromir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monday scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monday can't find room to land a body shot as Boromir controls the action.
Monday throws a head punch that misses.
Monday lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Monday as the two fighters clinch.
Boromir manages to break the clinch.
Boromir throws a hook to the side of Monday's head but Monday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monday scores with a hook to the body. Boromir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boromir throws a hook but Monday avoids it easily.
Boromir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monday.
Boromir throws an overhand right that lands on Monday's shoulder, as Monday tries to avoid the shot.
Monday is looking to wear down Boromir with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Monday clinches up against the cage.
Monday blocks an uppercut.
Monday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boromir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boromir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monday working aggressively here.
Boromir pushes Monday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monday lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Monday lands a hook that snaps the head of Boromir backwards.
Boromir blocking some punches.
Boromir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Monday dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Monday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boromir.
Boromir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boromir has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monday.
Boromir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Monday moves into the clinch.
Monday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boromir's elbow.
Boromir wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Monday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monday throws a punch but it's blocked by Boromir.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Boromir in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Boromir throws a head punch that misses.
We've been informed that Boromir has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boromir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Boromir both land. Nice combination.
Monday misses with a looping left.
Boromir lands a right hook to the body.
Monday misses with a low kick.
Boromir throws out a counter right but Monday avoids it with no problem.
Monday misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monday slips a jab from Boromir.
Monday misses with a low kick.
Monday throws a body shot but no joy.
Monday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boromir.
Captain Boromir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Boromir misses.
Monday stuns Boromir with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boromir can do to turn this around?
Monday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boromir was well out of range. Poor timing from Monday.
Boromir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monday counters with a nice uppercut.
Boromir throws a jab when Monday was well out of range.
Boromir takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boromir throws a looping overhand right but Monday ducks down to avoid it.
Boromir jabs at Monday's body.
Boromir throws a looping overhand right but Monday ducks down to avoid it.
Monday motions for Boromir to come forward. Monday throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monday rushes Boromir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monday.
Monday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monday misses with a punch to the body.
Boromir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boromir throws a head punch that misses.
Boromir misses with some punches.
Monday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monday lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boromir or not.
Boromir is breathing heavily.
Boromir scores with a shot to the side of Monday's head.
Boromir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monday lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boromir or not.
Monday lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monday misses with a body punch.
Boromir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monday lands a shoulder strike.
Monday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Monday.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boromir.
Monday throws a head punch that misses.
Monday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boromir's elbow.
Monday misses with a punch to the body.
Monday lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monday.
Monday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boromir blocks a body shot from Monday.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monday.
Monday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monday misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monday working aggressively here.
Mike Monday has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boromir working aggressively here.
Boromir takes a shot to the head.
Boromir manages to break the clinch.
Monday connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monday misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Boromir to counter with a crisp jab.
Boromir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boromir throws a hook but Monday blocks it.
Boromir checks a low kick from Monday.
Boromir takes a swing at Monday's ribcage but misses.
Monday throws a body shot but no joy.
Boromir walks into a left hand.
Monday takes a swing at Boromir's ribcage but misses.
Boromir steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monday.
Monday is looking to slow Boromir down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Boromir misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Monday dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Boromir has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boromir.
Boromir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boromir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monday tries a body shot but Boromir blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Boromir fails to land.
Monday lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Monday lands a shot to the body.
Monday makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monday prevents a body shot from Boromir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boromir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Monday.
Monday tries to throw a body punch but Boromir avoids it by throwing Monday back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Monday.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monday tries to work over Boromir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Monday.
Boromir blocking some punches.
Monday misses with a body punch.
Monday tries a body shot but Boromir blocks it.
Monday lands with a left to the head.
Monday misses with a body punch.
Monday works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Monday scores with a shoulder strike.
Boromir is rocked!
Monday lands a left hand.
Boromir is still on wobbly legs! Can Monday finish him?
Monday unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Boromir! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Monday is unloading with more strikes now! Boromir drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Monday!
Mike Monday took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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