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VCL Fight Night: 31 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cristian Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Andrei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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163 lbs
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159 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cristian Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Andrei!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrei shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tavares is trying to defend but Andrei finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tavares manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tavares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tavares controls Andrei momentarily but Andrei frees himself.
Andrei must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Andrei is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tavares has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Andrei is looking to defend but Tavares has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Andrei! Tavares pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Andrei taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cristian Tavares!
Cristian Tavares thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegas comes to the cage accompanied by Ace Of Spades by Motorhead. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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152 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Vegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Vegas shows good takedown defense.
Griffin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vegas's waist but Vegas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Griffin off to one side.
Griffin looks for a takedown but Vegas sprawls well.
Johnny Vegas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Griffin.
Griffin goes for a double leg but Vegas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vegas continues to drive forward.
Vegas throws a jab when Griffin was well out of range.
Griffin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vegas works over Griffin's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas connects with a high kick.
Griffin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vegas defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vegas on his heels. He'll look to pass Vegas's guard now, I'm sure.
Griffin postures up and lands a big shot to Vegas's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is pushing down on Vegas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vegas is fighting to maintain full guard but Griffin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vegas taking some punishment here, with Griffin in his half guard.
Vegas won't allow Griffin to pass to mount.
Griffin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Griffin wants to finish this one by submission but Vegas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Griffin.
Griffin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Griffin working the ground and pound effectively.
Vegas is squirming around, avoiding Griffin's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin controlling from the full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Griffin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Vegas avoids a series of strikes thrown by Griffin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vegas is trying desperately to improve position.
Griffin content just to control the position here.
Vegas avoids a series of strikes thrown by Griffin.
Griffin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Griffin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Griffin tries to control but Vegas wriggling away.
Griffin lands a big elbow.
Griffin thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vegas is working hard here to advance position.
Vegas is bucking up trying to escape but Griffin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vegas is squirming around, avoiding Griffin's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Vegas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vegas is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Griffin 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.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Vegas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vegas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin goes for a double leg but Vegas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vegas continues to drive forward.
Vegas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Griffin sprawls and moves away.
Vegas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffin shoots in looking for a takedown. Vegas tries to sprawl out of it but Griffin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vegas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vegas feinted with a counter takedown.
Vegas misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffin.
Vegas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnny Vegas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Griffin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vegas scores with a three punch combo!
Griffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vegas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffin somewhat.
Vegas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vegas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griffin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vegas defends it well.
Vegas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin shoots in and bounces Vegas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Griffin content to stall in guard here.
Vegas 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vegas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vegas keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses.
Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vegas working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vegas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Griffin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vegas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vegas throws a combination that misses
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Griffin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Griffin is trying to work for a kimura but Vegas is defending well.
Griffin thows a huge punch but Vegas dodges it nicely.
Griffin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vegas won't allow Griffin to pass to mount.
Griffin seems to be looking for submissions.
Griffin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands strikes from half guard.
Griffin throwing shots but Vegas is blocking nicely.
Griffin slows the pace down in half guard.
Griffin throwing shots but Vegas is blocking nicely.
Griffin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vegas defending well though.
Well, if Griffin 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.
Griffin working over Vegas with some ground and pound. Vegas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Vegas dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Griffin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Griffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vegas keeps working.
Griffin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vegas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Griffin but great work by Vegas.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Griffin is looking to reverse the position.
Griffin is not content to let Vegas control the position.
Griffin is trying to control Vegas's posture but Vegas avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin seems a little lost for a moment, as Vegas dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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Griffin struggling a bit here.
Griffin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Griffin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vegas wanted to stand there but Griffin had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vegas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Griffin is pulling down on Vegas's head. It's preventing any offense from Vegas, at least for the moment.
Griffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vegas is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is still trying to improve position.
Griffin pulls Vegas in to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Griffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vegas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffin somewhat.
Vegas tries to counter with a takedown but Griffin is quick to defend against it.
Vegas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vegas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Griffin or perhaps it was just good defense by Vegas, which made it look bad.
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.
Vegas cracks Griffin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vegas stuffs the takedown attempt from Griffin. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnny Vegas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Griffin.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Griffin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vegas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vegas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Griffin.
Vegas has his feet on Griffin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vegas scores with a sloppy right hand. Griffin should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Vegas clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Griffin has a takedown stuffed.
Vegas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Griffin backs up against the cage.
Vegas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griffin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vegas's guard.
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Vegas blocks nicely.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
Griffin trying to control but Vegas is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vegas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vegas's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin seems to be working for a kimura but Vegas defends the submission attempt.
Griffin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vegas is defending against the submission attempts here by Griffin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vegas is trying to get back to full guard.
Griffin throwing shots but Vegas is blocking nicely.
Griffin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vegas wants to control but Griffin passes into side.
Griffin is looking to take a break and control but Vegas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vegas taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is looking to take a break and control but Vegas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vegas tries to bench press Griffin off him but Griffin keeps the position.
Vegas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Griffin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vegas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Griffin's guard! Nice work there by Vegas!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Griffin holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vegas is one step ahead there.
Vegas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffin seems keen to control Vegas's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ronald Griffin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Griffin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vegas.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Griffin trying to control but Vegas is working from the bottom.
Griffin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ronald Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griffin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vegas keeping full guard, as Griffin tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin throws a strike but Vegas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Griffin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Griffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Griffin pushes a forearm under Vegas's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Vegas is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronald Griffin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Walnuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickthaniel Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen Feiticeira as his entrance music. Paul Walnuts could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nickthaniel Diaz's chin.
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179 lbs
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176 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Walnuts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nickthaniel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Walnuts moved out of range nicely.
Walnuts rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Walnuts taking a breather.
Walnuts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walnuts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walnuts ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
Walnuts tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walnuts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walnuts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Walnuts avoids it well.
Walnuts has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Walnuts tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walnuts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walnuts is posturing up here but Diaz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Walnuts tries to roll out but it's too tight and Walnuts has to tap! Slick submission there by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nickthaniel Diaz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nickthaniel Diaz made sure he mentioned Sun-Tzu, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gichin Funakoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Michalak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michalak comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tupac - Hail Mary kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gichin Funakoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stefan Michalak!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funakoshi looks to land a body kick but Michalak moved away.
Michalak has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Funakoshi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Funakoshi moves into range and clinches up with Michalak.
Funakoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michalak's elbow.
Funakoshi goes for a takedown attempt but Michalak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Funakoshi avoids the body shot from Michalak.
Funakoshi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Michalak.
Stefan Michalak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michalak misses with a looping right.
Funakoshi is looking to counter punch.
Funakoshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funakoshi slips a jab from Michalak.
Michalak looks to land a left hand but Funakoshi moved out of range nicely.
Funakoshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Michalak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michalak throws an overhand right that lands on Funakoshi's shoulder, as Funakoshi tries to avoid the shot.
Funakoshi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Funakoshi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Butcher's Block in the buildup to the fight.
Funakoshi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Michalak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funakoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Michalak.
Funakoshi tried to counter with a leg kick but Michalak avoided it.
Funakoshi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Michalak!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michalak is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michalak is letting Funakoshi control him for a moment.
Funakoshi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi continues to hold on tight.
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.
Funakoshi decides to stand back up.
Michalak throws a right hand that misses
and Funakoshi counters by moving into the clinch.
Michalak misses with a body punch.
Michalak wants to break free but Funakoshi has control.
Funakoshi with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Funakoshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Michalak is trying to force a seperation but Funakoshi has the dominant position.
Funakoshi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Funakoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi keeps control of Michalak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Michalak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Funakoshi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Michalak tries to break free but Funakoshi pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Funakoshi.
Michalak can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Funakoshi as Michalak tries to tie him up.
Funakoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Michalak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Michalak has a couple of punches blocked by Funakoshi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michalak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Funakoshi has him pressed against the cage.
Funakoshi keeps control of Michalak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Michalak has a couple of punches blocked by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michalak throws a hook but Funakoshi avoids it easily.
A big left from Michalak misses.
Michalak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Funakoshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Michalak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funakoshi.
Michalak throws a hook but Funakoshi avoids it easily.
Michalak missing with a left hand there. Funakoshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funakoshi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Funakoshi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Michalak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Michalak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Michalak with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funakoshi lands with a straight right. Michalak didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gichin Funakoshi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Funakoshi slips under a jab from Michalak.
A good leg kick by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi moves into range and clinches up with Michalak.
A frustrated look appears on Michalak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Funakoshi blocking some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funakoshi.
Michalak prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Funakoshi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Michalak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Funakoshi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funakoshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Funakoshi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Michalak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Funakoshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Michalak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michalak scores with a hook.
Funakoshi is rocked!
Michalak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funakoshi.
Funakoshi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Funakoshi fails to land the takedown.
Michalak throws the left hand but Funakoshi avoids the punch easily.
Michalak throws a big shot that misses.
Michalak checks a low kick from Funakoshi.
Michalak scores with a shot to the body.
Michalak throws a body punch but Funakoshi moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gichin Funakoshi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Michalak dodges an elbow strike from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Michalak lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Funakoshi blocks a body shot from Michalak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Michalak being controlled against the cage.
Michalak is looking to break free of the clinch but Funakoshi has double underhooks.
Funakoshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Funakoshi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Funakoshi trying to land knees to the body.
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!
Funakoshi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Funakoshi lands an elbow just above Michalak 's eye.
Funakoshi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Michalak up against the cage.
Funakoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Michalak backwards.
Funakoshi leaning against his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Funakoshi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Michalak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Michalak wants to break free but Funakoshi has control.
Funakoshi lands a nice knee to the body.
Funakoshi landing knees to the body.
Michalak is trying to break the clinch but Funakoshi is controlling him.
Funakoshi lands an elbow inside that Michalak shrugs off.
A short uppercut from Funakoshi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi lands a nice knee to the body.
Michalak is breathing heavily.
Funakoshi lands a nice elbow.
Funakoshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Michalak backwards.
Funakoshi scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funakoshi crunches a lovely knee into Michalak's ribcage.
Michalak takes a knee to the side of the body.
Funakoshi effectively controlling the action here.
Funakoshi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Funakoshi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Michalak's face.
Funakoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funakoshi obliges.
Funakoshi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Funakoshi misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gichin Funakoshi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Michalak misses with a body punch
and Michalak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michalak swings for the body but Funakoshi moves out of range.
Michalak throws a jab when Funakoshi was well out of range.
Michalak misses with an uppercut. Funakoshi saw that one coming.
Funakoshi misses with the body kick
and Michalak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michalak thows a leg kick but Funakoshi checks it
and Funakoshi counters with a nice leg kick.
Funakoshi throws a leg kick which misses Michalak's front leg but catches the back leg as Michalak tries to avoid it.
Michalak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Funakoshi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Michalak's knee momentarily.
Michalak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Michalak avoids the head kick by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michalak can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michalak misses with a looping left.
Michalak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Funakoshi can pounce on him.
Michalak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funakoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Michalak.
Michalak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stefan Michalak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funakoshi cracks Michalak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stefan Michalak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funakoshi needs to keep his hands up - Michalak had a free shot at his head there.
Funakoshi avoids the body shot from Michalak.
Funakoshi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Funakoshi rushes Michalak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Michalak is trying to break the clinch but Funakoshi is controlling him.
Funakoshi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Funakoshi connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Stefan Michalak has been cut.
Michalak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Funakoshi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Funakoshi scores a nice knee to the body.
Funakoshi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi slows down the pace here.
Michalak working hard to break the clinch.
Funakoshi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Michalak in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Funakoshi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Michalak's defenses.
Funakoshi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Michalak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Funakoshi lands a damaging elbow.
Michalak is trying to push Funakoshi away but Funakoshi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Funakoshi with a knee to the head.
Funakoshi lands a knee to the head.
Michalak is rocked!
Funakoshi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Michalak is still on wobbly legs! Can Funakoshi finish him?
A knee to the head by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Michalak fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi lands a big knee to the head and Michalak goes down! Funakoshi pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gichin Funakoshi!
Our winner, Gichin Funakoshi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DropKick Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Warrior's Code. DropKick Murphy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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21
223 lbs
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25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, DropKick Murphy!
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, Bob Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie looks winded!
Murphy lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murphy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murphy lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Murphy throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Gracie colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Murphy as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Gracie is left battered and dazed whilst Murphy and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DropKick Murphy!
A less than humble DropKick Murphy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beau Remington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remington has chosen Lily Was Here as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Beau Remington!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Remington raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Remington lands a head kick that stumbles Clarke and the fighters go to the mat.
Clarke seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Clarke looking for a sweep. Not yet Clarke, not yet.
Clarke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clarke wants to sweep here but Remington controlling him for the moment.
Remington wants to pass the guard but Clarke is keeping the position.
Clarke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Remington defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Remington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clarke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Remington has managed to get both his arms back between Clarke's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke keeping full guard, as Remington tries to pass.
Clarke can't keep his opponent in guard - Remington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clarke wants to improve his position but Remington is controlling well.
Remington is trying to work for a kimura but Clarke is defending well.
Clarke is refusing to be controlled, as Remington sits in half guard.
Remington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clarke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Remington is thwarting Clarke's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clarke moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Remington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clarke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Clarke is looking to control Remington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarke avoid being mounted?
Remington moves nicely into side control.
Remington is looking to take a break and control but Clarke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Remington tries to advance to mount but Clarke denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remington trying to control the position but Clarke is working away.
Remington working the strikes but Clarke uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Clarke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Remington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clarke struggling a bit here.
Clarke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Remington's best efforts.
Remington wants to work for an arm triangle but Clarke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Remington is trying to control. Clarke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Remington stopping the sweep attempt from Clarke.
Remington postures up.
Remington trying to control but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Clarke looking for a sweep. Not yet Clarke, not yet.
Remington looking to pass the guard.
Remington keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Remington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clarke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Remington has managed to get both his arms back between Clarke's legs - danger averted.
Clarke is trying to control the position but Remington postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beau Remington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Remington throws a sloppy head kick and Clarke moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Remington.
Clarke drives through and clinches with Remington against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Remington.
Remington has Clarke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clarke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clarke pushes off an throws an elbow but Remington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke wants to get back to striking at distance but Remington won't allow it.
Remington stalling.
Remington is trying to trip Clarke. He has hold of a leg but Clarke is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Remington persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Clarke trying to keep a closed guard but Remington is proving a slippery customer.
Remington throwing strikes from guard but Clarke blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke working a defensive guard but Remington passes into half guard.
Remington is working for a submission of some sort.
Clarke tries to get to full guard but Remington has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Remington passes to full mount!
Clarke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Remington has control of Clarke's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Clarke regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Clarke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remington keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
Clarke tries to free his leg and advance position but Remington is retaining full guard.
Remington wants to sweep but no luck.
Clarke passes Remington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Remington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Remington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Remington is still trying to improve position.
Remington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Remington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clarke looking to sit in guard and control but Remington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Remington is looking to pass into half guard but Clarke pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Clarke is in guard.
Clarke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Remington is keeping the position for now.
Remington is trying to keep Clarke in close.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Remington keeps moving.
Clarke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Remington looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remington can't keep his opponent in guard - Clarke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clarke is keen to just control but Remington is a slippery customer.
Remington is looking to improve his position.
Remington trying to control from the bottom.
Clarke prevents Remington from improving his position.
Clarke is looking for a kimura but Remington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clarke to get the leverage.
Remington is looking for a sweep. Clarke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarke wants to work for an arm triangle but Remington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Remington is trying to control but Clarke manages to pass to mount!
Clarke looking to control but Remington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jacob Clarke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Clarke. Remington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Remington replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Clarke blocks it well.
Clarke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Remington gets caught flat footed, as Clarke shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Remington looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clarke passes into half guard.
Clarke wants to pass to mount but Remington is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke is working hard here to advance position.
Clarke is trying to control the action in half guard but Remington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Remington trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Remington keeps working.
Remington is positioning himself well to prevent Clarke advancing to mount.
Clarke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Remington defends it well.
Clarke is keen to just control but Remington is a slippery customer.
Remington wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clarke is looking for a kimura but Remington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clarke to get the leverage.
Remington wants to control but Clarke is keeping busy.
Clarke trying to control the action but Remington is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clarke in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Remington tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Clarke does it's job there.
Clarke lands with a straight right. Remington didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clarke.
Remington is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Clarke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Remington checks it well.
And Remington responds with a good body kick, but Clarke manages to step out the way in time.
Remington steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Clarke. That one must have hurt.
Jacob Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Remington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clarke is looking to slow Remington down with leg kicks.
Clarke tries a low kick but Remington avoids it.
Remington tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Remington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remington avoids a kick to the body.
Clarke moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRemington.
Clarke looks to score with a jab to the body but Remington is just out of range.
Clarke moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRemington.
Clarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Remington manages to avoid it.
Clarke throws a body punch but Remington moves out of range.
Clarke blocks a head kick by Remington.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Remington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Clarke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clarke 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jacob Clarke!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves has chosen Light 'Em Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
179 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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28
175 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Lee Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Alves!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves swinging wildly here.
Wallace drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alves sprawls and moves away.
Wallace misses with a takedown
letting Alves counter with a right hand.
Wallace darts in and clinches Alves up against the cage.
Alves working hard to break the clinch.
Alves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wallace seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wallace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wallace shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wallace showed some decent athleticism there.
Wallace not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wallace slips a nice elbow through Alves's hands, connecting with Alves's forehead.
Wallace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wallace controlling the pace.
Wallace lands strikes from half guard.
Wallace seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wallace lands strikes from half guard.
Wallace throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alves is positioning himself well to prevent Wallace advancing to mount.
Wallace missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Wallace.
Alves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wallace.
Wallace 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wallace in particular looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alves can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wallace working Alves over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Wallace there.
Alves is not content to let Wallace control the position.
Wallace working Alves over with strikes.
Wallace throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wallace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alves defending well though.
Wallace winds up and cracks Alves with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Alves quite badly. Alves pulls Wallace in close trying to recover. Wallace postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Alves on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Alves doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Wallace!
An out of breath Lee Wallace thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nova Zigaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Bender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nova Zigaman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Blake Bender!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bender forces Zigaman back against the cage and clinches.
Bender misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bender scores with a shot to the side of Zigaman's head.
Zigaman decides to pull guard.
Bender pushing down on Zigaman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zigaman tries to roll over but Bender keeps him under control.
Bender wants to control but Zigaman is keeping him busy.
Zigaman gets back to full guard.
Zigaman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bender's guard.
Bender keeping moving, preventing Zigaman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bender preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigaman content to stall in guard here.
Bender 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.
Zigaman controlling from the top position.
Zigaman looking to sit in guard and control but Bender gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zigaman keeping moving, preventing Bender from controlling successfully.
Zigaman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bender is one step ahead there.
Bender stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zigaman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bender stands up over Zigaman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bender trying to control but Zigaman is working from the bottom.
Zigaman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zigaman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bender controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bender wants to control from the top but Zigaman keeps moving.
Bender postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zigaman 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.
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.
Bender trying to control but Zigaman is working from the bottom.
Zigaman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bender looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zigaman is one step ahead there.
Zigaman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zigaman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zigaman wants to control from the top but Bender keeps moving.
Zigaman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bender pulls Zigaman in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman tries to free his leg and advance position but Bender is retaining full guard.
Zigaman stopping the sweep attempt from Bender.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bender is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zigaman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bender keeping moving, preventing Zigaman from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that Bender has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bender trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bender wants to sweep here but Zigaman controlling him for the moment.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bender is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nova Zigaman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bender will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zigaman tries to counter by clinching up but Bender breaks away and moves out of range.
Bender with a nice cross.
Zigaman goes for a double leg but Bender avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bender continues to drive forward.
Bender swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zigaman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bender is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bender drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zigaman looking for a sweep. Not yet Zigaman, not yet.
Bender trying to control but Zigaman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman wants to sweep but no luck.
Zigaman is looking for a triangle but Bender pushes his legs off easily.
Bender with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bender is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender landing with the ground and pound.
Zigaman has his foot on Bender's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bender works his way back into a safe position though.
Zigaman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bender.
Zigaman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bender content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zigaman wants to sweep but no luck.
Bender wants to control from the top but Zigaman keeps moving.
Zigaman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bender can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bender throws a big right hand that misses.
Bender stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zigaman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zigaman has his foot on Bender's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bender works his way back into a safe position though.
Blake Bender has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zigaman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender lands a couple of elbows.
Bender advances to half guard.
Bender is trying to control. Zigaman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zigaman tries to get to full guard but Bender has control of the leg.
Bender wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zigaman keeps working.
Bender looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zigaman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zigaman.
Zigaman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zigaman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bender doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bender manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zigaman looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bender throwing strikes from guard but Zigaman blocks nicely.
Bender throwing strikes but missing.
Zigaman looking for a sweep. Not yet Zigaman, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bender's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zigaman wants to sweep but no luck.
Bender sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bender throwing strikes but missing.
Bender trying to control but Zigaman is working from the bottom.
Zigaman working for a triangle but Bender defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bender passes Zigaman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zigaman moves into full guard.
Bender wants to control from the top but Zigaman keeps moving.
Bender's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bender tries to free his leg and advance position but Zigaman is retaining full guard.
Bender avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zigaman can't keep his opponent in guard - Bender advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bender prevents Zigaman from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Bender showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zigaman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blake Bender seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bender closes the distance but Zigaman moves to the side
and Zigaman counters with a stiff right hand.
Zigaman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bender is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bender ducks under a wild hook from Zigaman.
Zigaman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bender throws a low kick, looking for Zigaman's leg but Zigaman calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bender.
Bender swings widly with a right hand
and Zigaman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bender rushes Zigaman and presses him up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Zigaman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Zigaman jumps guard but Bender stands there with Zigaman around his waist. Zigaman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nova Zigaman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender lands an uppercut.
Bender fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bender working aggressively here.
Bender scores with a shot to the side of Zigaman's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zigaman.
Bender scores with a shot to the side of Zigaman's head.
Zigaman keeps control of Bender as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bender softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bender pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bender dives in and grabs Zigaman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zigaman pushes down on Bender's head and hops out.
Zigaman tries to counter with a takedown but Bender is quick to defend against it.
Zigaman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bender defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman connects with a body shot that sends Bender's belly button to the back.
Bender lands a nice hook to Zigaman's body. Zigaman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bender has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Zigaman misses.
Bender goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bender closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bender.
Zigaman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bender misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zigaman.
Bender drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman content to stall in guard here.
Zigaman slips nicely into half guard.
Zigaman tries to pass to full mount but Bender defends it.
Bender moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zigaman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bender holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Zigaman postures up in Bender's guard and throws a big left but Bender blocks it.
Zigaman landing with the ground and pound.
Zigaman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zigaman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zigaman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bender is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bender wants to sweep here but Zigaman controlling him for the moment.
Bender is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Bender comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bender has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Bender!
The defeated Nova Zigaman had this to say: 'If you look up the word fluke in the dictionary, it will have a picture of this piece of shit Gab Batista. You try doing that again and I'll show you how the bombastic one plays.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Boromir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hantu Rockamole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockamole has chosen Shaggy-Boombastic as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Captain Boromir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Hantu Rockamole!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boromir keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rockamole. That's going to slow Boromir down.
Rockamole looks to land a body kick but Boromir moved away.
Boromir connects with a looping right hand.
Rockamole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rockamole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boromir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockamole.
Rockamole misses with a series of wild punches.
Rockamole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boromir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boromir misses with a hook. Rockamole ducked under it nicely.
Boromir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boromir clinches.
Rockamole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boromir.
Rockamole struggles to land a body shot inside as Boromir controls his hands.
Rockamole working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boromir.
Rockamole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boromir has a couple of punches blocked by Rockamole.
Rockamole wants a takedown.
Rockamole can't find room to land a body shot as Boromir controls the action.
Come on Rockamole - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boromir pushes Rockamole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rockamole has Boromir pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boromir manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Captain Boromir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hantu Rockamole.
Boromir swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockamole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockamole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boromir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockamole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boromir backwards.
Rockamole ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rockamole no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boromir is pushing down on Rockamole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rockamole is fighting to maintain full guard but Boromir has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boromir keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockamole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boromir is working away from the top position though.
Boromir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rockamole tries to get to full guard but Boromir has control of the leg.
Boromir wants to control but Rockamole is keeping him busy.
Boromir not doing much here.
Boromir uses his free foot to push down on Rockamole's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rockamole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boromir controlling his opponent.
Rockamole can't escape the position.
Rockamole tries to lock up and control but Boromir gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rockamole is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boromir can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rockamole is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Boromir there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Boromir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boromir continues to stall.
Rockamole holds on for dear life.
Rockamole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boromir blocks Rockamole's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rockamole has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Boromir's lack of action.
Rockamole tries to roll over but Boromir keeps him under control.
Rockamole felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boromir trying to mount his opponent but Rockamole defends it.
Rockamole trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Boromir 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.
Boromir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rockamole.
Boromir drives through and clinches with Rockamole against the cage.
Boromir has a couple of punches blocked by Rockamole.
Rockamole is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rockamole stalling in the clinch but Boromir improves position.
Rockamole has Boromir pushed against the cage.
Rockamole wants a takedown.
Boromir swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockamole uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Boromir fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boromir lands with a right to the head.
Rockamole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boromir's elbow.
Rockamole is trying to break free.
Rockamole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boromir.
Boromir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockamole struggles to land a body shot inside as Boromir controls his hands.
Rockamole gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rockamole working the head and body with strikes.
Rockamole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boromir defending well though.
Rockamole is pressing down on Boromir's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boromir is holding on for now.
Boromir wants to control but Rockamole is keeping busy.
Boromir preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boromir trying to control but Rockamole postures up.
Boromir slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hantu Rockamole has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boromir working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boromir has momentary wrist control but Rockamole slips an elbow through the middle.
Boromir trying to control the position here.
Rockamole trying to control but Boromir is working from the bottom.
Rockamole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rockamole seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rockamole being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockamole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boromir working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hantu Rockamole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boromir misses with a straight left.
Rockamole throws a head kick that misses.
Rockamole slips a jab from Boromir.
Boromir throws a hook but Rockamole blocks it.
Boromir misses with a hook.
Boromir scores with the left hand. Rockamole knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boromir moves in looking to clinch but Rockamole pushes him off.
Rockamole throws a right hand that Boromir ducks under and follows up with a left that Boromir also avoids with ease.
A jab lands there for Boromir.
Captain Boromir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockamole is looking to chop away at Boromir's legs.
Rockamole throws a sloppy head kick and Boromir moves out of range easily.
Rockamole scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boromir in his tracks.
Rockamole misses with a jab, cross combination.
Captain Boromir is winning the standup battle so far.
Boromir jabs Rockamole right on the nose. Rockamole blinks but takes it well.
Boromir missing with a left hand there. Rockamole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Rockamole cracks a nice hook into Boromir's ribs.
Rockamole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boromir.
Donk. Boromir catches Rockamole right on the button with a cross.
Rockamole needs to keep his hands up - Boromir had a free shot at his head there.
Rockamole scoring well with a low kick there.
Rockamole fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Captain Boromir will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Boromir scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boromir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boromir drops his hands momentarily and Rockamole takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boromir lands a lovely overhand right.
Rockamole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rockamole takes one to the side of the head.
Boromir dodges the punch combination from Rockamole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boromir throws a big shot that misses.
Rockamole swinging wildly here.
Boromir lands a jab.
Rockamole has Boromir up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boromir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boromir misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockamole tries to work over Boromir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockamole has a couple of punches blocked by Boromir.
Boromir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rockamole blocks an uppercut.
Rockamole lands a right hand.
Boromir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rockamole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockamole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boromir is pressed up against the cage. Rockamole has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boromir down to the mat. Boromir avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boromir connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rockamole shoots in for a takedown but Boromir shows good takedown defense.
Boromir throws the left hand but Rockamole avoids the punch easily.
Hantu Rockamole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boromir throws out a powerful jab.
Boromir wants to clinch up but Rockamole keeps it at a distance.
Rockamole moves away from the strike by Boromir.
Boromir is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boromir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockamole.
A telegraphed right hand from Boromir misses the target.
Boromir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockamole.
Rockamole fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockamole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boromir.
Boromir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockamole throws out the jab.
A big left from Boromir misses.
Rockamole throws a head kick but Boromir moves out of range.
Rockamole throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boromir.
Rockamole lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boromir circles away quickly and effectively.
Boromir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockamole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boromir sets himself, and Rockamole steps forward looking for the clinch! Boromir avoids it this time.
Boromir misses with a straight left.
Rockamole slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boromir steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rockamole. That one must have hurt.
Boromir moves into the clinch successfully.
Rockamole leaning against his opponent.
Boromir throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockamole.
Boromir is pressed up against the cage. Rockamole has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boromir down to the mat. Boromir avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Captain Boromir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hantu Rockamole.
Rockamole misses with a wild body shot.
Boromir tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Boromir.
Rockamole throws a head kick but Boromir moves out of range.
Boromir moves out of range as Rockamole strikes.
Some wild striking there from Rockamole.
Rockamole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boromir.
Rockamole throws a jab but it's blocked by Boromir.
Rockamole throws a front kick that sends Boromir stumbling back into the cage.
Boromir connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockamole tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boromir is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Boromir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boromir throws a hook to the side of Rockamole's head but Rockamole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockamole lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockamole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boromir.
Boromir cracks Rockamole with an open hand slap.
Rockamole throws a head kick that misses.
Rockamole walks into a jab.
Rockamole throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boromir misses with a lunging right hand
and Rockamole counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boromir won't be happy with that.
Rockamole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rockamole trying to control the position but Boromir is working away.
Rockamole is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boromir knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boromir tries to buck Rockamole off but Rockamole is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hantu Rockamole.
I think Boromir 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Boromir!
An out of breath Captain Boromir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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