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UPG 2: Aftermath PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severino Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Severino Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
Rogers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Holyfield.
Rogers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holyfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rogers is working for takedown but Holyfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rogers turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Holyfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holyfield keeps working.
Holyfield manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rogers's best efforts.
Holyfield won't allow Rogers to pass to mount.
Holyfield wants to get back to his feet.
Rogers is working for a kimura but Holyfield is defending it quite comfortably.
Holyfield is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A punch lands to the side of Rogers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Holyfield tries to clinch
and Rogers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holyfield keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rogers is controlling the pace.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Holyfield missing with punches from the bottom.
Rogers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rogers working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Holyfield is trying to control but can't.
Rogers stalling.
Rogers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Holyfield is pressing down on Rogers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Holyfield lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Rogers connects with a couple of short punches.
Rogers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rogers with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers stops Holyfield from standing up.
Holyfield wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Holyfield tries to clinch up
and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rogers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holyfield trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield has one foot on Rogers's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Holyfield closes the distance but Rogers moves to the side
and Rogers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Holyfield!
Rogers unloading with bombs!
Holyfield tries to hold on but Rogers postures up.
Holyfield blocking the ground and pound.
Holyfield tries to lock up and control but Rogers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rogers could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Holyfield gets back to half guard.
Rogers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holyfield is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holyfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers stops Holyfield from standing up.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Holyfield keeps moving.
Rogers won't allow Holyfield to sweep him here.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Holyfield keeps moving.
Rogers stops Holyfield from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holyfield drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holyfield throws a strike but Rogers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rogers thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Rogers dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rogers keeps the fight on the outside.
Holyfield is looking to clinch.
Holyfield pushes Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Holyfield regains guard immediately.
Rogers trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rogers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rogers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holyfield wants to get back to his feet but Rogers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holyfield will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers stops Holyfield from standing up.
Holyfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Holyfield stops Rogers from getting back to his feet.
Holyfield takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Holyfield wants to stand up but Rogers is controlling the position.
Rogers is looking for a sweep. Holyfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holyfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rogers is looking to control Holyfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rogers avoid being mounted?
Rogers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Holyfield wants to clinch up but Rogers keeps it at a distance.
Severino Holyfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holyfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holyfield misses with a double jab.
Holyfield tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
Holyfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holyfield throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.
Holyfield has closed the distance and engaged Rogers in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers has picked Holyfield up - he's going for a ride! Rogers dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rogers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rogers thows a huge punch but Holyfield dodges it nicely.
Rogers thows a huge punch but Holyfield dodges it nicely.
Holyfield manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Holyfield closes the distance and clinches.
Rogers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holyfield.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holyfield.
Holyfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Holyfield pulls guard.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holyfield trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers stops Holyfield from standing up.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holyfield is keeping the position for now.
Rogers won't allow Holyfield to get back to his feet.
Holyfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Holyfield, not yet.
Holyfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Holyfield fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rogers avoids it really well and circles away.
Rogers gets caught flat footed, as Holyfield shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Holyfield trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Holyfield stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severino Holyfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Holyfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holyfield off to one side.
Holyfield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rogers.
Holyfield wants to clinch but Rogers slips to the side
and Rogers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Holyfield!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rogers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Rogers.
Rogers avoids the attempt from Holyfield to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rogers with shots to the head and body - Holyfield looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rogers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Holyfield wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rogers.
Holyfield wants to control but Rogers is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield blocking the ground and pound.
Rogers sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Holyfield somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Holyfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Holyfield wants to clinch
and Rogers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kevin Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holyfield is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holyfield pushes Rogers off looking to stand but Rogers dives back in and keeps control.
Holyfield tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
Rogers drops an elbow to the side of Holyfield's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy.
Rogers is trying to control the action in half guard but Holyfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Holyfield looks to clinch
and Rogers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holyfield's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holyfield wants to stand and escape but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
Holyfield keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Holyfield wants to stand up but Rogers is controlling him.
Rogers throwing strikes from guard but Holyfield blocks nicely.
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield wants to stand up but Rogers is controlling him.
Holyfield pushes Rogers off and gets back to his feet.
Holyfield throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease.
Holyfield tries to clinch up
and Rogers counters with a single leg into guard. Holyfield didn't expect that.
Holyfield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rogers is controlling him.
Rogers scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holyfield's head.
Holyfield pulls Rogers in close to his closed guard and prevents Rogers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rogers looking to sit in guard and control but Holyfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Holyfield has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rogers is proving hard to escape from.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rogers 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Rogers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deron Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximillian Van Goethe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deron Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximillian Van Goethe!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant throws a right hand that Van Goethe ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Goethe also avoids with ease.
Bryant tries to clinch up but Van Goethe circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Goethe misses the shot to the body.
Bryant tries to clinch up but Van Goethe circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Goethe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Goethe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bryant misses with a body kick.
Van Goethe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab.
Bryant defending well as Van Goethe loads up on a big left hand.
Van Goethe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bryant.
Bryant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bryant prevents Van Goethe from breaking the clinch.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Bryant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bryant.
Bryant is trying to drag Van Goethe to the mat but Van Goethe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bryant stalls.
Van Goethe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bryant presses Van Goethe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Goethe is looking to break free of the clinch but Bryant has double underhooks.
Van Goethe tries to break the clinch but Bryant is controlling the position.
Van Goethe prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bryant.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bryant as Van Goethe tries to tie him up.
Bryant lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Goethe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Van Goethe wants to break free but Bryant has control.
Bryant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Goethe throws an overhand right that lands on Bryant's shoulder, as Bryant tries to avoid the shot.
Van Goethe misses with an uppercut.
Bryant staying out of range there.
Bryant tries to clinch there but Van Goethe circles away.
Van Goethe misses with a straight right.
Bryant instigates a clinch.
Van Goethe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Goethe misses with a straight left.
Van Goethe cracks Bryant with an open hand slap.
Bryant fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deron Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant swings for the body but Van Goethe moves out of range.
Van Goethe avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Van Goethe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bryant is looking to clinch.
Bryant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bryant slips a jab from Van Goethe.
A left and a right from Van Goethe both land. Nice combination.
Bryant clinches with his opponent.
Van Goethe throws a head punch that misses.
Van Goethe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Goethe is looking to break free of the clinch but Bryant has double underhooks.
Van Goethe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Goethe wants to break free but Bryant has control.
Van Goethe has had enough of the clinch but Bryant keeps him there for the moment.
Van Goethe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bryant has him pressed against the cage.
Bryant unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Goethe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Van Goethe looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
Van Goethe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Maximillian Van Goethe has been cut.
Bryant explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bryant gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Bryant finds it's way through Van Goethe's defenses.
Bryant clinches with his opponent.
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bryant tries to clinch but Van Goethe moves out of range.
Van Goethe swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Goethe is looking to control Bryant's arms but Bryant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Goethe has his back to the cage.
Bryant using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van Goethe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bryant lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bryant keeps control of Van Goethe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bryant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Goethe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant controlling the action here for a moment.
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Goethe swinging wildly here.
Van Goethe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bryant counters by clinching up.
Bryant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Goethe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bryant moves out of range as Van Goethe strikes.
Nice body kick there by Bryant.
Bryant moves into the clinch.
Bryant leaning his opponent against the cage.
Van Goethe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bryant gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Goethe being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryant stops Van Goethe from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deron Bryant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximillian Van Goethe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bryant darts in and clinches Van Goethe up against the cage.
Bryant stalls.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Bryant has Van Goethe pressed against the cage, preventing Van Goethe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Goethe is trying to break free.
Van Goethe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bryant.
Bryant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Goethe backwards.
Van Goethe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Bryant.
Van Goethe takes a shot to the head.
Van Goethe wants to break free but Bryant has control.
Bryant lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Goethe is trying to break the clinch but Bryant has him pressed against the cage.
Bryant misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant has Van Goethe pressed against the cage, preventing Van Goethe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Goethe lands with a light punch inside.
Bryant unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Van Goethe is breathing heavily.
Van Goethe being controlled against the cage.
Van Goethe can't break the clinch.
Bryant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Goethe tries to circle away but Bryant has him pinned against the cage.
Bryant stalling the fight.
Bryant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van Goethe is looking to break free of the clinch but Bryant has double underhooks.
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximillian Van Goethe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bryant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Goethe looks to land a combination but Bryant avoids it well.
Van Goethe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van Goethe misses with a straight left.
Van Goethe throws a lazy right hand but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bryant feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Goethe's calf.
Bryant lands with a cross.
No joy there for Bryant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bryant rushes Van Goethe and presses him up against the cage.
Bryant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bryant slips under a jab from Van Goethe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant moves into range and clinches up with Van Goethe.
Bryant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Goethe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bryant is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bryant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maximillian Van Goethe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant stuns Van Goethe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Goethe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bryant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bryant misses with a combination
and Van Goethe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryant doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Goethe circles away.
Bryant moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
Bryant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bryant looks to land a right hand but Van Goethe moved out of range.
Van Goethe stuns Bryant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bryant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Goethe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Goethe misses the jab.
A cross from Van Goethe lands.
Van Goethe misses with a straight left.
Bryant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bryant walks into a straight right hand from Van Goethe.
Bryant scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Goethe keeps the fight on the outside.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Van Goethe.
Van Goethe loads up on a big right hand but Bryant slips the punch.
No joy there for Van Goethe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Goethe looks to throw the jab but Bryant is out of range.
Bryant gets a clinch.
Van Goethe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Deron Bryant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Goethe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bryant has him pressed against the cage.
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bryant connects with a high kick.
Van Goethe punishes Bryant's body with a nice straight punch.
Deron Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That has opened up Maximillian Van Goethe's cut even more.
Van Goethe swats away the attempt to clinch by Bryant.
Bryant closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Goethe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bryant tries to clinch but Van Goethe is having none of it.
Bryant misses with the combination.
Van Goethe swats away the attempt to clinch by Bryant.
Bryant slips under a jab.
Bryant slips a jab from Van Goethe.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Goethe misses with a looping right.
Van Goethe misses with a body shot
and Bryant counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bryant.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deron Bryant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximillian Van Goethe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Van Goethe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deron Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bryant.
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Goethe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bryant instigates a clinch.
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bryant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Goethe misses with a combination
and Bryant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Van Goethe.
Bryant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Goethe misses with some punches.
Van Goethe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Goethe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bryant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bryant scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Bryant.
Van Goethe takes a shot to the head.
Bryant unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bryant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Goethe can do to turn this around?
Bryant lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bryant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant misses with a body shot
and Van Goethe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bryant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bryant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Goethe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bryant has him pressed against the cage.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Van Goethe takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Bryant - that landed with a thud.
Van Goethe takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bryant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bryant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Goethe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bryant counters with a two punch combo.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bryant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bryant defending well as Van Goethe loads up on a big left hand.
Bryant moves into the clinch.
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Goethe misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Van Goethe misses.
Bryant has closed the distance and engaged Van Goethe in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bryant breaks the clinch.
Bryant lands with a good body shot.
Van Goethe throws a big shot that misses.
Van Goethe throws the left hand but Bryant avoids the punch easily.
Bryant slips under a jab.
Bryant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bryant moves away from the strike by Van Goethe.
Van Goethe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bryant counters with a left to the body.
Van Goethe keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Goethe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bryant.
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Goethe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant is looking to wear down Van Goethe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Goethe looks to land a left hand but Bryant moved out of range nicely.
Bryant dodges the punch combination from Van Goethe.
Van Goethe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bryant drives through and clinches with Van Goethe against the cage.
Bryant is leaning against Van Goethe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bryant breaks the clinch.
Bryant fails with a takedown attempt.
Bryant forces Van Goethe back against the cage and clinches.
Bryant controlling the action here for a moment.
Van Goethe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bryant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
Van Goethe throws a lazy right hand but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant clinches up against the cage.
Deron Bryant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Goethe is trying to force a seperation but Bryant has the dominant position.
Van Goethe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Goethe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Bryant to work.
Van Goethe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Goethe taking a breather.
Bryant prevents Van Goethe from breaking the clinch.
Bryant lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bryant prevents Van Goethe from breaking the clinch.
Van Goethe has had enough of the clinch but Bryant keeps him there for the moment.
Van Goethe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bryant has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Goethe's efforts to push away.
Van Goethe is looking to control Bryant's arms but Bryant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Goethe has his back to the cage.
Maximillian Van Goethe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Goethe wants to get back to striking at distance but Bryant won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deron Bryant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bryant 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deron Bryant!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akiriwo Akiwama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akiriwo Akiwama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akiriwo Akiwama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Powell!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiwama misses with the combination.
Akiwama throws a right and a left that Powell avoids nicely.
Akiwama wants to clinch up but Powell keeps it at a distance.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akiwama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Powell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akiwama's waist but Akiwama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Powell off to one side.
Powell tries to clinch up.
Powell tries to clinch up.
Powell looks to clinch
and Akiwama counters with a two punch combo.
Akiwama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Akiwama has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Powell's face.
The referee warns Powell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Powell is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell is trying to stand.
Powell is still in real trouble! Can Akiwama finish him?
Akiwama throwing strikes here but Powell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Powell seems to have recovered his senses.
Akiwama working Powell over with strikes here.
Powell is trying desperately to improve position.
Powell wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Akiwama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Akiwama tries to stand and escape but Powell is controlling the position.
Akiwama trying to control from half guard but Powell is working away.
Akiwama wants to free his trapped foot but Powell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Akiwama drops an elbow to the side of Powell's head.
Powell trying to hold on to Akiwama's head to control him but Akiwama postures up.
Akiwama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Powell defending well though.
Akiwama is looking to advance position but Powell won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiwama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Powell's head.
Powell trying to control here.
Powell is trying to stand back up but Akiwama is controlling him
Powell trying to hold on to Akiwama's head to control him but Akiwama postures up.
Powell gets full guard.
Akiwama throws and elbow that misses. Powell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Akiwama's guard. Nice move by Powell!
Powell throwing strikes from guard but Akiwama blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Powell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Powell is looking to stand up but Akiwama won't let him.
Powell stops Akiwama from standing up.
Akiwama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akiwama tries to get out of the position.
Akiwama keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.
Powell wants to get up but he can't break Akiwama's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Powell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Akiwama shoots for a double leg takedown but Powell sprawls well. He's pushed Akiwama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Powell leaves Akiwama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Akiwama is breathing heavily.
Akiwama pushes Powell up against the cage in a clinch.
Powell manages to break the clinch.
Powell tries to clinch up
and Akiwama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akiwama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Powell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Akiwama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Powell looks to clinch
and Akiwama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Powell thinking.
Powell closes the distance but Akiwama moves to the side
and Akiwama moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Powell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Powell tries to land knees in the clinch but Akiwama avoids the damage to the body.
Powell tries to land knees in the clinch but Akiwama avoids the damage to the body.
Powell manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akiriwo Akiwama 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.
Akiwama swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell.
Akiwama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akiwama was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.
Akiwama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akiwama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Powell circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Akiwama as Powell shoots in.
Akiwama scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Powell is looking to clinch but Akiwama is avoiding it.
Akiwama keeps the fight on the outside.
Akiwama misses with a two punch combination.
Akiwama keeps the fight on the outside.
Akiwama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Akiwama.
No joy there for Akiwama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akiwama looks to land a combination. Powell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Powell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akiriwo Akiwama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akiwama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiwama shoots in and drives through. Powell sprawls well.
Powell tries to clinch there but Akiwama circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Akiwama.
Powell tries to clinch but Akiwama moves out of range.
Akiwama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akiwama throws a nice looking combination but Powell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Powell doesn't manage to clinch there - Akiwama circles away.
Akiwama shoots in for a takedown but Powell shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akiriwo Akiwama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akiwama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Powell shoots in for a double leg but Akiwama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Akiwama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Powell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Powell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powell wants to clinch up but Akiwama keeps it at a distance.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Akiwama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akiwama has a takedown stuffed.
Akiwama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akiwama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Powell swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Powell wants to clinch up but Akiwama keeps it at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Powell.
Powell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Akiwama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powell wants to clinch up but Akiwama keeps it at a distance.
Akiwama shoots for a takedown but Powell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Powell tries to clinch but Akiwama is having none of it.
Akiwama swinging wildly here.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akiwama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Powell is looking to clinch.
Powell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akiwama keeps the fight on the outside.
Akiwama swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell.
Powell tries to clinch
and Akiwama counters with a two punch combo.
Powell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Akiwama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Powell tries to clinch but Akiwama moves out of range.
Powell wants to clinch.
Powell doesn't manage to clinch there - Akiwama circles away.
Akiriwo Akiwama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiwama throws a jab when Powell was well out of range.
Powell tries to clinch up.
Powell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akiwama's waist but Akiwama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Powell off to one side.
Akiwama tries to clinch up.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akiwama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Powell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Akiwama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Akiwama showed some decent athleticism there.
Akiwama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akiwama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Akiwama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Powell clinches but Akiwama breaks the clinch
enabling Akiwama to counter with a crisp jab.
Powell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powell closes the distance and clinches.
Powell has Akiwama pressed against the cage, preventing Akiwama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Powell lands a body shot.
Akiwama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Powell has him pressed against the cage.
Powell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Powell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Powell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Akiwama prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akiwama is trying to break the clinch but Powell is controlling him.
Powell trying to control the position but instead, Akiwama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Powell into the cage.
Powell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Powell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Powell 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!
Powell wants to clinch up but Akiwama keeps it at a distance.
Powell doesn't manage to clinch there - Akiwama circles away.
Akiwama tries to keep at a distance but Powell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Powell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Akiwama lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Powell missing with knees to the body.
Akiwama managing to block the knees to the body from Powell.
Powell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Akiwama lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Akiwama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akiwama.
Powell with a knee to the head.
Akiwama takes a knee to the side of the body.
Powell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Powell lands a knee to the head.
Powell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Powell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akiwama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Powell wants to clinch up but Akiwama keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akiwama throws a right hand that Powell ducks under and follows up with a left that Powell also avoids with ease.
Powell wants to clinch up but Akiwama keeps it at a distance.
Powell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiwama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akiwama.
Akiwama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Powell has him pressed against the cage.
Powell breaks from the clinch.
Powell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akiwama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Powell defends it nicely.
Akiwama moves in looking to clinch but Powell pushes him off.
Powell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Powell doesn't manage to clinch there - Akiwama circles away.
Powell wants to clinch.
Akiwama darts in and clinches Powell up against the cage.
Akiwama wants to break free but Powell has control.
Powell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Powell obliges.
Knees to the body from Powell.
Powell tries to pull guard but Akiwama won't allow it.
Powell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Powell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akiwama tries to keep at a distance but Powell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Powell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Akiwama in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Powell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Akiwama lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Powell stalls.
Powell working Akiwama over with knees to the body.
Powell breaks from the clinch.
Akiwama shoots in but no luck this time.
Powell is looking to clinch but Akiwama is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Powell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Powell tries to clinch up.
Powell moves in looking to clinch but Akiwama pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell moves into the clinch successfully.
Akiwama throws a head punch that misses.
Powell lands a knee to the body.
Powell is trying to maintain a safe position but Akiwama gets an underhook and turns Powell into the cage.
Powell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Powell.
Powell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Powell lands a left hand.
Powell lands a good knee to the midsection. Akiwama won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Powell.
Powell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Akiwama is trying to break the clinch but Powell has him pressed against the cage.
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Powell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Powell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Powell tries to clinch there but Akiwama circles away.
Powell tries to clinch
and Akiwama counters by moving into the clinch.
Powell looking to throw knees to the head but Akiwama is blocking nicely.
Powell crunches a lovely knee into Akiwama's ribcage.
Powell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akiwama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell can't break the clinch.
Powell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akiwama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akiwama controlling the action here for a moment.
Powell scores a nice knee to the body.
Akiwama avoiding damage as Powell throws knees to the body.
Akiwama can't break the clinch.
Powell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Akiwama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akiwama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akiwama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Powell tries to land knees in the clinch but Akiwama avoids the damage to the body.
Powell wants to get back to striking at distance but Akiwama won't allow it.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powell lands an elbow inside.
Powell has Akiwama pressed against the cage, preventing Akiwama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Akiwama can't break the clinch.
Powell breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akiwama circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Powell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Powell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Powell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Visconti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Headstrong by Trapt. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Visconti!
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, Ed Larson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Visconti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Larson is defending against the submission attempts here by Visconti.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Visconti wants to work for an arm triangle but Larson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Visconti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Visconti moves into full mount! Larson won't be happy about that!
Visconti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson has given up his back. Will we see Visconti going for some submissions?
Larson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Visconti tries to get the hooks in deep but Larson pushed the leg off.
Visconti looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Larson taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Visconti!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pinky Promise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Urlacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinky Promise has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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300 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pinky Promise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Urlacker!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urlacker moves out of range as Promise throws a body kick.
Promise looks for a takedown but Urlacker sprawls well.
Promise takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Urlacker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Promise moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Urlacker throws a wild body kick that Promise sees coming a mile off.
Urlacker is looking to clinch but Promise is avoiding it.
Promise shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Urlacker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Promise will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Promise trying to control but Urlacker is working from the bottom.
Urlacker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Promise controls the pace.
Promise trying to control the position from guard on top but Urlacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Promise advances position into side control!
Urlacker is trying to improve his position.
Promise tries to stand but Urlacker is controlling his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Promise trying to control the action but Urlacker is working from the bottom.
Promise working the ground and pound but Urlacker is defending the strikes.
Urlacker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Promise is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Urlacker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Promise counters with a two punch combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Urlacker.
Urlacker throws a head kick that misses.
Urlacker looks gassed!
Promise feints and as Urlacker raises his hands in defense, Promise changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Promise won't allow Urlacker to sweep him here.
Urlacker keeping moving, preventing Promise from controlling successfully.
Promise wants to stand but Urlacker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urlacker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Promise.
Urlacker 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.
Promise with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Promise tries to free his leg and advance position but Urlacker is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pinky Promise dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Urlacker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Urlacker misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Promise is defended easily by Urlacker.
Urlacker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Promise.
Promise fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pinky Promise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urlacker throws a combination that misses
and Promise counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Urlacker manages to break the clinch.
Urlacker misses with a hook.
Jab by Urlacker.
Urlacker moves into the clinch.
Promise fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Promise drops down looking for an ankle pick but Urlacker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Urlacker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Promise counters with a shoot takedown. Urlacker fights it but they end up in guard.
Promise gets to his feet - Urlacker follows without any prompting.
Urlacker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Promise throws a right hand that Urlacker ducks under and follows up with a left that Urlacker also avoids with ease.
Urlacker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Promise if he has to take too many more of those.
Urlacker misses with a series of wild punches.
Promise shoots in but Urlacker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Promise pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Urlacker misses with a double jab
and Promise counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Urlacker has Promise pulled in close to control his posture.
Promise working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Urlacker's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Promise postures up in Urlacker's guard and throws a big left but Urlacker blocks it.
Promise decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rick Urlacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urlacker scores with a spinning back kick!
Promise shoots in for a takedown but Urlacker shows good takedown defense.
Urlacker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Urlacker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Urlacker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Urlacker throws a sloppy head kick and Promise moves out of range easily.
Urlacker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Promise paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Promise throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Urlacker's waist but Urlacker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Promise off to one side.
Promise has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rick Urlacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urlacker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pinky Promise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Promise tries to score a power double leg takedown but Urlacker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Promise somewhat.
Urlacker looks to land a combination. Promise sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Urlacker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Urlacker throws a right hand that Promise ducks under and follows up with a left that Promise also avoids with ease.
No luck for Promise with that takedown attempt.
Urlacker throws a leg kick but Promise sees it coming and moves out of range.
Promise tries to land a front kick but Urlacker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Promise shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Urlacker sprawls well. Urlacker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Promise gets slowly back to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Promise crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Urlacker - the referee stops the clock and Promise gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Urlacker. Promise manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
No luck for Promise with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Urlacker looks to land a combination but Promise avoids it well.
A shot to the body from Urlacker misses
and Promise counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Promise looking to pass the guard.
Urlacker is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pinky Promise dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Urlacker loads up on a big right hand but Promise slips the punch.
A combination from Urlacker does no damage.
Promise shoots in but no luck this time.
Urlacker throws a shot from downtown. Promise moves away and avoids it.
Urlacker misses with a double jab.
Urlacker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Promise counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Promise moves in looking to clinch but Urlacker pushes him off.
Urlacker throws a head kick that misses.
Promise lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urlacker's sensitive parts.
Promise shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Urlacker but Urlacker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Promise looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pinky Promise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Urlacker misses with a combination
and Promise counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Promise shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Urlacker sprawls well. Urlacker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Promise gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Urlacker scores with a four punch combination!
Urlacker clinches.
Urlacker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Promise 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.
Urlacker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Urlacker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Urlacker has had enough of the clinch but Promise keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Promise.
Urlacker is trying to break free.
Promise drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Urlacker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Urlacker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Promise looking to stall.
Urlacker breaks the clinch.
Urlacker throws a combination that misses
and Promise counters with a shoot takedown. Urlacker fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urlacker wants to sweep but no luck.
Urlacker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Promise stops Urlacker from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urlacker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Promise trying to stand up but can't free himself from Urlacker's guard.
Pinky Promise is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Promise trying to control the position from guard on top but Urlacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rick Urlacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Promise is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Urlacker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Urlacker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Promise counters with a stiff right hand.
Promise shoots in and bounces Urlacker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Promise decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Urlacker, up you get!
Urlacker closes the distance and clinches.
Urlacker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Promise shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Urlacker as he jumps to the side.
Urlacker throws and low kick but Promise moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pinky Promise showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Promise, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinky Promise!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Domermuth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith Domermuth acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blaze Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Domermuth!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Spencer duly obliges.
Domermuth feints and as Spencer raises his hands in defense, Domermuth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Domermuth trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer keeping full guard, as Domermuth tries to pass.
Domermuth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Domermuth trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Domermuth won't allow Spencer to get back to his feet.
Domermuth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Domermuth stops Spencer from standing up.
Spencer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spencer fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domermuth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Domermuth lands in his opponent's guard.
Domermuth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spencer is keeping the position for now.
Domermuth thows a big elbow that misses.
Domermuth wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Spencer wants to stand and escape but Domermuth is having none of it.
Domermuth wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Domermuth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Domermuth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Domermuth closes the distance and clinches up with Spencer, looking for a takedown. Domermuth pushes Spencer against the cage but Spencer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spencer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Domermuth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spencer stuffs the takedown attempt from Domermuth. Domermuth gets slowly back to his feet.
Blaze Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spencer cracks Domermuth with a good jab.
Domermuth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spencer avoids it really well and circles away.
Blaze Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Domermuth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Domermuth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spencer avoids the head kick by Domermuth.
Spencer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Domermuth wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Domermuth.
Spencer stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Some wild striking there from Spencer.
Spencer stuffs the takedown attempt from Domermuth. Domermuth gets slowly back to his feet.
Spencer blocks a head kick by Domermuth.
Domermuth slips a jab and a cross from Spencer.
Domermuth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spencer's half guard.
Spencer looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keith Domermuth will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A left and a right from Spencer both land. Nice combination.
Spencer with a hook.
Domermuth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Domermuth prevents Spencer from standing back up.
Well, if Domermuth is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Domermuth trying to control the action but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Spencer is trying to stand.
Domermuth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Domermuth stands up out of the half guard.
Domermuth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Spencer. That snapped Domermuth's head back.
Domermuth shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spencer is trying to defend but Domermuth finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Domermuth wants to take a breather but Spencer is having none of it.
Spencer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Domermuth thows a huge punch but Spencer dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domermuth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spencer keeps working.
Spencer is trying to stand up here but Domermuth is controlling him well.
Domermuth is trying to control. Spencer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Domermuth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spencer kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Domermuth shoots for a double leg takedown but Spencer sprawls well. He's pushed Domermuth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Domermuth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spencer wants to get back to his feet but Domermuth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Domermuth trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domermuth prevents Spencer from getting back to his feet.
Spencer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spencer keeping full guard, as Domermuth tries to pass.
Domermuth prevents Spencer from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Domermuth looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domermuth trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Domermuth wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spencer scores with a nice strike.
Domermuth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blaze Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Domermuth.
Spencer slaps away a takedown attempt from Domermuth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spencer lands with a cross.
Domermuth shoots in for a takedown but Spencer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spencer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Domermuth in his tracks.
Spencer works Domermuth's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Domermuth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Domermuth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spencer's waist but Spencer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Domermuth off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Domermuth.
Spencer lands the left hand.
Spencer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Domermuth fails with the takedown.
Blaze Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Domermuth.
Domermuth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Domermuth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spencer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spencer leaves Domermuth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keith Domermuth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Domermuth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spencer sprawls well. Spencer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Domermuth gets slowly back to his feet.
Spencer throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Spencer finds it's way through Domermuth's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domermuth scores with a takedown into Spencer's guard.
Spencer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Domermuth tries to free his leg and advance position but Spencer is retaining full guard.
Spencer wants to stand and escape but Domermuth is having none of it.
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Domermuth from controlling successfully.
Domermuth stops Spencer from standing up.
Blaze Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Domermuth moves in looking to clinch but Spencer pushes him off.
Spencer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Domermuth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Spencer is trying to stand up here but Domermuth is controlling him well.
Domermuth seems to be working for a kimura but Spencer defends the submission attempt.
Spencer is trying to stand back up but Domermuth is controlling him
Domermuth stalling.
Spencer tries to kick Domermuth off but Domermuth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domermuth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Spencer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Domermuth or perhaps it was just good defense by Spencer which made him look bad.
Spencer blocks a head kick by Domermuth.
Keith Domermuth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Domermuth looks for a takedown but Spencer sprawls well.
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 Blaze Spencer.
I think Domermuth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Domermuth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Tribiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Millit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Millit comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Till I Collapse kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bobby Tribiano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Tribiano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Millit!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millit has Tribiano up against the cage in a clinch.
Millit jumps guard but Tribiano stands there with Millit around his waist. Millit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tribiano goes for a takedown attempt but Millit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Millit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Millit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tribiano, pushing him back against the cage.
Millit can't break the clinch.
Millit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tribiano is keeping busy.
Tribiano blocks a body shot from Millit.
Tribiano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Millit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Millit closes the distance and pushes Tribiano back into the cage.
Tribiano is looking to break free of the clinch but Millit has double underhooks.
Tribiano goes for a takedown attempt but Millit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Tribiano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tribiano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tribiano tries to avoid it but Millit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tribiano to the ground. Tribiano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Millit wants to clinch
and Tribiano counters with a good low kick that Millit was not able to check.
Mike Millit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Millit tries to clinch but Tribiano moves away
and Tribiano counters with a takedown into side control.
Tribiano happy to just control the position for now.
Millit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tribiano's best efforts.
Millit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tribiano gets to his feet. Millit looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Millit looks gassed!
Millit misses with a few strikes there.
Tribiano wants to clinch up but Millit keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tribiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tribiano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Millit but Millit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Millit looks to clinch
so Tribiano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Tribiano wants to pass the guard but Millit is keeping the position.
Tribiano wants to stand but Millit has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Millit controlling Tribiano's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tribiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Millit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tribiano prevents Millit from getting back to his feet.
Tribiano looking to sit in guard and control but Millit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Millit tries to free his leg and advance position but Tribiano is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Millit wants to control from the top but Tribiano keeps moving.
Millit tries to stand but Tribiano is controlling from the bottom.
Millit wants to control from the top but Tribiano keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Millit tries to clinch up.
Millit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tribiano, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tribiano goes for a takedown attempt but Millit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tribiano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Millit is looking to clinch but Tribiano is avoiding it.
Millit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tribiano's waist but Tribiano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Millit off to one side.
Tribiano closes the distance but Millit moves to the side
and Millit counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tribiano tries to pull guard but Millit won't allow it.
Tribiano jumps into guard, dragging Millit to the mat.
Tribiano is trying to control the position but Millit postures up.
Millit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tribiano is on top in guard.
Tribiano stands and steps away. Millit gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tribiano keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millit tries to clinch there but Tribiano circles away.
Tribiano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Millit is out of range and Tribiano settles back down.
Millit has closed the distance and engaged Tribiano in a clinch.
Tribiano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Millit.
Millit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Millit has closed the distance and engaged Tribiano in a clinch.
Millit is looking to control Tribiano's arms but Tribiano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Millit has his back to the cage.
Millit tries a body shot but Tribiano blocks it.
Tribiano missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Millit.
Tribiano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tribiano here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Millit shoots in for a takedown but Tribiano shows good takedown defense.
Tribiano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tribiano fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tribiano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Millit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Millit.
Millit stalling in the clinch but Tribiano improves position.
Millit presses Tribiano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Millit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tribiano tries to pull guard but Millit won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Tribiano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Millit can't get the takedown.
Tribiano effectively controlling the action here.
Good body shot from Millit.
Millit lands a shot to the body.
Tribiano jumps into guard, dragging Millit to the mat.
Tribiano trying to control the position.
Tribiano keeping full guard, as Millit tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tribiano pulls Millit in close to prevent any damage.
Millit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tribiano wants to stand and escape but Millit is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Millit wants to stand but Tribiano has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tribiano tries to clinch but Millit is having none of it.
Millit forces Tribiano back against the cage and clinches.
Millit lands a nice shot to the body.
Millit is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tribiano is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Millit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Millit has had enough of the clinch but Tribiano keeps him there for the moment.
Tribiano manages to break the clinch.
Millit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tribiano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Tribiano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tribiano shoots and misses
and Millit moves into the clinch.
Tribiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Millit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tribiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tribiano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Millit wants to break free but Tribiano has control.
Tribiano looking for a takedown.
Millit wants to stall.
Tribiano tries to pull guard but Millit won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Tribiano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millit breaks the clinch.
Tribiano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Millit.
Millit tries to keep at a distance but Tribiano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Millit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Millit.
Tribiano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Millit smiles and moves away.
Millit closes the distance and clinches.
Millit displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tribiano up against the cage.
Millit lands with a light punch inside.
Tribiano fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Millit has Tribiano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tribiano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Millit misses with some punches.
Millit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tribiano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tribiano tries to pull guard but Millit holds him up against the cage and eventually Tribiano drops back down to his feet.
Tribiano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tribiano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Millit defends it nicely.
Millit tries to clinch up.
Bobby Tribiano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Millit pushes Tribiano up against the cage in a clinch.
Millit presses Tribiano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Millit scores with a shot to the side of Tribiano's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tribiano as Millit tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Millit.
Millit gets underhooks to prevent Tribiano's takedown attempt.
Millit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Millit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tribiano's waist but Tribiano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Millit off to one side.
Millit closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tribiano did well to prevent Millit getting side control.
Tribiano throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tribiano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Millit.
Tribiano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Millit is working away from the top position though.
Tribiano manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tribiano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Millit is controlling him.
Millit tries to free his leg and advance position but Tribiano is retaining full guard.
Millit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tribiano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tribiano keeping moving, preventing Millit from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tribiano closes the distance and clinches.
Tribiano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Millit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Millit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tribiano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Millit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Millit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Millit!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rio Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ActionMan Sumugat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ActionMan Sumugat told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rio Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, ActionMan Sumugat!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka thows a body shot but no joy.
Sumugat looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice straight punches there by Tanaka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tanaka.
It looks like ActionMan Sumugat has been cut.
Tanaka wants to clinch.
Tanaka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sumugat.
Tanaka tries to clinch there but Sumugat circles away.
Tanaka moves in looking to clinch but Sumugat pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sumugat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tanaka wants to clinch up but Sumugat keeps it at a distance.
Tanaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Sumugat is having none of it.
Sumugat moves out of range of the strikes.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Sumugat moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sumugat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tanaka thows a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka throws a body punch but Sumugat moves out of range.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Tanaka! Sumugat is backing up but he can't get away as Tanaka lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Sumugat and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rio Tanaka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Roman Riquelme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen CKY - 96 Quite Bitter Beings as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Roman Riquelme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noel Smith!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores with a body shot.
Riquelme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riquelme was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riquelme.
Smith digs a good body shot into Riquelme's ribs.
Noel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to de liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Riquelme fails to land the takedown.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riquelme moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riquelme moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riquelme changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Riquelme manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Riquelme is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Roman Riquelme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riquelme.
Riquelme is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith swings for the body but Riquelme moves out of range.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Riquelme rather than just go for the knockout.
Riquelme shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Riquelme takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Riquelme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riquelme shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Riquelme!
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to control but Riquelme wriggling away.
Riquelme tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Riquelme has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Riquelme working to try and regain half guard.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Riquelme is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.
Riquelme is rocked!
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Riquelme is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riquelme takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Smith's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noel Smith!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Macintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and boxer joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macintosh comes to the cage accompanied by Degenerate. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Macintosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, boxer joe!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
joe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Macintosh closes the distance and clinches.
Macintosh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macintosh shoots in looking for a takedown. joe tries to sprawl out of it but Macintosh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. joe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
joe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Macintosh tries to clinch but joe is having none of it.
Macintosh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
joe cracks Macintosh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Macintosh throws a combination that misses
and joe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Macintosh falls off balance throwing a combination
and joe counters with a one-two to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Macintosh.
Macintosh misses with a takedown attempt - joe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Macintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
joe lands with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Macintosh throws a series of punches but joe avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from joe.
joe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Macintosh is breathing heavily.
joe throws a shot to the body.
Macintosh throws a combination that misses
and joe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
joe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
joe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
joe lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
joe fails with an attempt to clinch.
joe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Macintosh.
joe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A left and a right from joe both land. Nice combination.
joe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
joe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
joe jabs at Macintosh's body.
joe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
joe connects with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from joe.
joe fails in his attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for joe.
joe lands with a nice combination. Macintosh backs away looking to recover.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by joe!
joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by joe as he connects with a hook.
Macintosh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
joe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Macintosh.
joe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
joe lands a nice shot that snaps Macintosh's head back.
joe lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - joe scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
joe is looking to clinch.
joe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
joe throws a combination. Macintosh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
joe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Macintosh had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
joe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Macintosh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from joe.
joe works over Macintosh's head and body with a nice combination.
joe clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macintosh.
A head punch on the inside from joe fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Macintosh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for joe.
joe misses with a punch on the inside.
joe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
joe lands a hook to the side of the head.
joe misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for joe.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Macintosh as joe tries to tie him up.
joe misses with some punches.
joe misses with some punches.
A short right from joe on the inside.
Macintosh blocking some punches.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Macintosh. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
joe throws a punch but it's blocked by Macintosh.
joe throws a head punch that misses.
joe stalling in the clinch but Macintosh improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
joe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Macintosh tries to break the clinch but joe is controlling the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
joe misses with the head strike.
joe taking a breather.
joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
joe misses with the head strike.
joe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
joe tries to stall but Macintosh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
joe throws a head punch that misses.
joe misses with the head strike.
joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
joe lands a hook to the side of the head.
joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Macintosh wants to get back to striking at distance but joe won't allow it.
Macintosh is trying to break free.
Macintosh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
joe throws a punch but it's blocked by Macintosh.
joe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
joe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Macintosh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. joe just stands there and leans against the cage.
joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from joe fails to land.
joe lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for joe.
joe working aggressively here.
joe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Macintosh throws a head punch that misses.
Macintosh tries to circle away but joe has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Macintosh avoids the elbow strike from joe, against the cage.
joe misses with a short punch on the inside.
joe is trying to maintain a safe position but Macintosh gets an underhook and turns joe into the cage.
joe working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for joe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Macintosh.
joe tries to stall but Macintosh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
joe seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
joe throws a head punch that misses.
Macintosh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. joe smiles and moves away.
joe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Macintosh misses with a takedown attempt - joe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jack Macintosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for joe.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
joe digs a good hook to Macintosh's body.
Macintosh keeps the fight on the outside.
joe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
joe throws a combination. Macintosh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
joe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
joe lands with a nice combination. Macintosh backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
boxer joe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
joe scores with a shot to the body.
joe 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.
Danga de danga de dang - joe scores with a four punch combination!
joe doesn't manage to clinch there - Macintosh circles away.
joe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Macintosh rather than just go for the knockout.
Macintosh fails with an attempt to clinch.
joe tries to clinch but Macintosh is having none of it.
joe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
joe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some wild striking there from joe.
joe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macintosh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
joe tries to clinch but Macintosh moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from joe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
joe lands a two punch combo.
Macintosh tries to close the distance and clinch but joe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
joe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Macintosh ducks right into an uppercut from joe.
Macintosh throws a combination that misses
and joe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but joe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
joe doesn't manage to clinch there - Macintosh circles away.
joe is working the combinations to good effect here.
joe's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and joe duly obliges.
Danga de danga de dang - joe scores with a four punch combination!
joe tries to close the distance and clinch but Macintosh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macintosh falls off balance throwing a combination
and joe counters with a two punch combo.
Macintosh swats away the attempt to clinch by joe.
joe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
joe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Macintosh keeps the fight on the outside.
Macintosh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
joe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by joe.
joe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
joe is looking to clinch.
A left and a right from joe both land. Nice combination.
joe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
joe throws a series of strikes that have Macintosh backpedaling.
joe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
joe throws a series of strikes that have Macintosh backpedaling.
joe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for joe.
joe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
joe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
joe lands with a nice combination. Macintosh backs away looking to recover.
joe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
joe with a jab.
joe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
joe looks to land a combination. Macintosh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Macintosh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
joe's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and joe duly obliges.
joe works over Macintosh's head and body with a nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - joe scores with a four punch combination!
joe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
joe lands a lovely overhand right.
joe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from joe.
joe wants to clinch up but Macintosh keeps it at a distance.
joe wants to clinch up but Macintosh keeps it at a distance.
Macintosh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
joe lands with a nice combination. Macintosh backs away looking to recover.
A right-left combo lands from joe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
joe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
joe throws a combination. Macintosh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
joe throws a one two combo.
Macintosh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Macintosh fails with an attempt to clinch.
joe lands with a nice combination. Macintosh backs away looking to recover.
Macintosh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
joe lands with a straight right. Macintosh didn't see that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from joe.
joe's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and joe duly obliges.
Jack Macintosh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macintosh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by joe!
joe throws a combination. Macintosh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab by joe.
joe lands an overhand right.
joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
joe lands a body shot.
joe looks to land a combination. Macintosh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
joe tries to clinch but Macintosh moves out of range.
joe clobbers Macintosh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
joe fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Macintosh.
joe with a hook.
Macintosh walks into a straight right hand from joe.
Macintosh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
joe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
joe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
joe stalks Macintosh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Macintosh's face. Macintosh staggers backwards, shaken.
Macintosh circles away from the clinch attempt.
joe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Macintosh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from joe.
Macintosh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Macintosh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from joe.
joe lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
joe scores with a one two! Macintosh had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
boxer joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
joe lands with a nice combination. Macintosh backs away looking to recover.
joe drives through and clinches with Macintosh against the cage.
joe lands a right hand.
joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Macintosh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
boxer joe 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. This is the final round!
joe moves in looking to clinch but Macintosh pushes him off.
joe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
joe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Macintosh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Macintosh moves in looking to clinch but joe pushes him off.
boxer joe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
joe keeps the fight on the outside.
Macintosh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
joe punishes Macintosh's body with a nice straight punch.
Macintosh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
joe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Macintosh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
joe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Macintosh at a distance.
Macintosh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
joe scores with a three punch combo!
joe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Macintosh.
joe is looking to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by joe!
Macintosh is looking to clinch.
joe looks to land a combination. Macintosh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
joe thuds a left hand into Macintosh's body.
joe cracks Macintosh with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
joe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
joe lands a jab-cross combination.
Macintosh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
joe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A left and a right from joe both land. Nice combination.
joe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macintosh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Macintosh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
joe keeps the fight on the outside.
joe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
joe instigates a clinch.
joe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
joe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for joe.
joe lands a nice uppercut.
joe taking a breather.
joe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for joe.
joe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from joe fails to land.
Macintosh is working for takedown but joe is calmly controlling the position for now.
joe has a couple of punches blocked by Macintosh.
A short right from joe.
Jack Macintosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macintosh.
joe taking a breather.
Macintosh blocking some punches.
joe has a couple of punches blocked by Macintosh.
joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
joe lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from joe.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Macintosh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macintosh falls off balance throwing a combination
and joe counters with a right hand to the body.
joe keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice combination there by joe.
Macintosh tries to clinch up but joe circles away and keeps his distance.
joe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Macintosh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Macintosh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling joe to score with a decent uppercut.
joe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Macintosh backs up against the cage.
joe is looking to clinch.
joe tries to clinch up.
joe fails with an attempt to clinch.
joe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
joe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
joe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A left and a right from joe both land. Nice combination.
joe scores with a one two! Macintosh had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
joe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Macintosh tries to move into range but joe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Macintosh moves forwards but joe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Macintosh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
joe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
joe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Macintosh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Macintosh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A right-left combo lands from joe.
Macintosh drops his hands momentarily and joe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
joe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
joe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
joe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macintosh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
joe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
joe tries to clinch but Macintosh moves out of range.
joe lands a jab to Macintosh's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
joe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
joe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice combination there by joe.
Macintosh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
joe's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and joe duly obliges.
joe takes the fight into the clinch.
joe has a couple of punches blocked by Macintosh.
joe scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Macintosh.
joe has Macintosh pressed against the cage, preventing Macintosh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Macintosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Macintosh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from joe fails to land.
joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Macintosh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Macintosh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Macintosh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
boxer joe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Macintosh throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
boxer joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got joe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... boxer joe!
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