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WEC 11: Parker vs Calderon 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damron Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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150 lbs
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Good takedowns
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Frost!
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, Damron Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Frost counters with a shoot takedown. Davidson fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davidson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frost slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Davidson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Frost off and has taken his back!
Frost tries to escape but Davidson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Frost 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.
Frost rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Frost is pressing down on Davidson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Frost has his foot on Davidson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davidson works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost controls Davidson momentarily but Davidson frees himself.
Davidson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davidson takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davidson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Frost to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Davidson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Frost pulls down on the head and he's put Davidson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Frost!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Langford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Jim could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Reggie Langford's chin.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jim!
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, Reggie Langford!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Langford connects with a crisp jab.
Jim has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NYC Alpha (Conditioning and Sparring Gym) in the buildup to the fight.
Jim takes one on the button.
Jim tries to move into range but Langford moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Langford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Langford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Langford with a nice cross.
Langford is looking to score with low kicks.
Langford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jim. Jim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Langford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jim on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Langford jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Langford scores with a jab to the head.
Donk. Langford catches Jim right on the button with a cross.
Langford is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jim had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jim is breathing heavily.
Langford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jims jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jim is rocked!
Langford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jim drops down looking for a counter takedown but Langford sprawls and moves away.
Oh Jim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Langford 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.
Jim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jim appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langford misses with a hook
and Jim counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jim seems to have got his legs back now.
Jim wants to work for an arm triangle but Langford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jim really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Langford sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jim seems to be looking for submissions.
Langford is positioning himself well to prevent Jim advancing to mount.
Jim prevents Langford from improving his position.
Langford is positioning himself well to prevent Jim advancing to mount.
Jim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Langford sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langford tries to get to full guard but Jim has control of the leg.
Jim wants to pass to mount but Langford is defending the position.
Jim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Langford defends it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Langford can do anything to dispel that myth.
Langford is looking to improve his position.
Langford is trying to stand.
Jim prevents Langford from improving his position.
Jim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Langford doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langford controlling the position well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We've been informed that Langford has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jim takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Langford connects with a body shot that sends Jim's belly button to the back.
Langford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Langford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langford misses with the combination.
Langford with a jab.
Reggie Langford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Langford throws out a powerful jab.
Jim on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jim walks into a stiff left hand from Langford.
Jim gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Langford lands a jab to the head.
Jim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jim takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Langford connects with a single shot there.
Langford with a hook.
Langford throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Langford dominated that round.
That's time! Jim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Langford thuds his right hand into Jim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jim goes for a double leg but Langford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Langford continues to drive forward.
Langford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jim gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Langford.
Langford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Langford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Langford thuds a left hand into Jim's body.
Jim drops his hands momentarily and Langford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reggie Langford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jim gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Langford cracks Jim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Langford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jim is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Langford cracks Jim with a hook to the temple - Jim is on wobbly legs here! Langford swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jim falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Langford wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Reggie Langford!
In his post fight interview, Reggie Langford started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boss Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Where is My Mind? by Pixies. 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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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boss Boxer!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Boxer tries to sprawl but Sanchez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
Boxer is in trouble now - Sanchez has advanced to mount!
Boxer is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Sanchez locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Boxer is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Sanchez!
Steve Sanchez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George The Englander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stephens might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Renegade by (hed)PE. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Stephens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George The Englander!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Englander.
Donk. The Englander catches Stephens right on the button with a cross.
Stephens throws a series of punches but The Englander moves out of range.
The Englander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stephens.
Stephens lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stephens.
The Englander lands with a cross.
Stephens misses with a body shot.
The Englander falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stephens counters with a left and a right that stings The Englander.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Englander moves out of range of the body kick from Stephens.
The Englander misses with an uppercut. Stephens saw that one coming.
Stephens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stephens moves out of range as The Englander strikes.
Stephens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Englander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from The Englander.
The Englander's corner calls for a 1-2. The Englander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stephens ducks right into an uppercut from The Englander.
The Englander blocks a head kick by Stephens.
Stephens stuns The Englander with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stephens fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from The Englander does it's job there.
The Englander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stephens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stephens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Englander.
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from The Englander misses.
The Englander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Englander throws out a powerful jab.
The Englander misses with a straight right.
Stephens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Englander has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stephens.
The Englander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Englander is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stephens had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stephens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stephens moves away from the strike by The Englander.
Stephens lands a head kick. The Englander smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stephens goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Stephens. Those never looked like landing.
The Englander scores with a hook to the body. Stephens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Englander looks to throw the jab but Stephens is out of range.
Stephens defending well as The Englander loads up on a big left hand.
Stephens misses with a kick to the body.
George The Englander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephens lands a nice hook to The Englander's body. The Englander takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stephens moves away from the strike by The Englander.
Stephens looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The Englander misses with a head kick.
Stephens slips a straight right by The Englander.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Stephens.
The Englander lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stephens misses with a double jab.
Stephens scores with a head kick.
The Englander misses with a looping left.
The Englander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stephens circles away quickly and effectively.
Stephens swings for the body but The Englander moves out of range.
Stephens slips a jab and a cross from The Englander.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
The Englander blocks a head kick by Stephens.
The Englander looks to land a left hand but Stephens moved out of range nicely.
Stephens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Englander cracks Stephens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Englander misses with a head kick.
The Englander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stephens.
The Englander dips to his left and cracks Stephens with an uppercut!
Stephens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stephens is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've been informed that The Englander has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jab by The Englander.
The Englander takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good exchange - The Englander coming out on top.
Stephens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stephens throws a right and a left that The Englander avoids nicely.
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!
Stephens throws a head kick but The Englander moves out of range.
Stephens takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Englander misses with a right hand
and Stephens makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The Englander thuds his right hand into Stephens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stephens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stephens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Englander moves out of range of the body kick from Stephens.
The Englander lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Englander throws the left hand but Stephens avoids the punch easily.
Stephens looks to land a left hand but The Englander moved out of range nicely.
The Englander with a nice cross.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick and The Englander moves out of range easily.
The Englander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Stephens does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Stephens was looking to counter with a kick there.
The Englander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Englander cracks Stephens with a good jab.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Englander.
Stephens fails to land with a series of punches.
The Englander's corner calls for a 1-2. The Englander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Englander throws a hook to the side of Stephens's head but Stephens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stephens takes one to the chin there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Englander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Stephens.
The Englander looks to land a right hand but Stephens moved out of range.
The Englander misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George The Englander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stephens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stephens is looking to land body kicks.
Stephens stuns The Englander with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab lands there for The Englander.
The Englander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Craig Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Englander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stephens.
Stephens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stephens slips under a jab.
Stephens is looking to wear down The Englander with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Englander misses the jab.
The Englander takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Englander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
The Englander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stephens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stephens moves away from the strike by The Englander.
Stephens walks into a left hand.
Stephens lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens cracks the inside of The Englander's front leg.
Stephens bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from The Englander misses the target.
Stephens slips a jab from The Englander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens digs a good body shot into The Englander's ribs.
The Englander lands with an overhand left.
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
The Englander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Englander throws a good cross that connects.
Stephens fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from The Englander.
The Englander lands a jab.
George The Englander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stephens lands a jab-cross combination.
The Englander misses with a straight right.
The Englander checks a leg kick.
The Englander misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Englander takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens tries to bum rush The Englander with a series of wild strikes but The Englander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Englander tries a head kick but it misses.
The Englander missing with a left hand there. Stephens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Englander throws a good cross that connects.
Stephens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stephens throws a leg kick but The Englander checks it.
The Englander avoids the head kick by Stephens.
The Englander 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.
Stephens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Englander misses with a looping right.
The Englander works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Englander falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stephens counters with a good, hard body kick but The Englander shrugs it off.
The Englander walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stephens.
Stephens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stephens tries to bum rush The Englander with a series of wild strikes but The Englander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Englander, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Englander checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Englander fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Stephens.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stephens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Englander misses with an uppercut. Stephens saw that one coming.
As The Englander looks to move away, Stephens throws a big counter combo but The Englander just gets out of the way.
Stephens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stephens takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Englander avoids the head kick by Stephens.
The Englander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stephens.
The Englander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stephens.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
Stephens throws a head kick but The Englander moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from The Englander on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stephens throws a push kick but The Englander slaps the foot to one side.
Stephens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Englander.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stephens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stephens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Englander avoids the body shot from Stephens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Englander has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stephens finds it's way round the side to connect with The Englander's head.
The Englander slips a straight right by Stephens.
Stephens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Englander.
Stephens cracks the inside of The Englander's front leg.
Stephens takes one on the button.
The Englander moves out of range of the leg kick from Stephens.
Stephens throws a right and a left that The Englander avoids nicely.
Stephens takes one to the side of the head.
Stephens throws a body punch but The Englander moves out of range.
Stephens scores with a three punch combo!
Nice shot lands for The Englander.
The Englander keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stephens walks into a stiff left hand from The Englander.
The Englander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stephens appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Englander listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Englander slips a jab and a cross from Stephens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George The Englander will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stephens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stephens misses with an uppercut. The Englander saw that one coming.
The Englander throws out a loose jab but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stephens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Englander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Englander sizes up Stephens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Stephens. Those never looked like landing.
Stephens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Englander throws a hook but Stephens blocks it.
Stephens wants to land a leg kick but The Englander is out of range.
Nice shot lands for The Englander.
The Englander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Stephens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Englander.
The fighters circling - The Englander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
The Englander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Englander there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Englander lands a head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stephens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Englander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Englander! But no joy.
Stephens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stephens avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Englander loads up on a big right hand but Stephens slips the punch.
Stephens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stephens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stephens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stephens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stephens takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Englander smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stephens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stephens misses with a straight left.
The Englander looks to land a combination but Stephens avoids it well.
The Englander missing with a left hand there. Stephens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Englander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stephens.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by The Englander there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens throws a body punch but The Englander moves out of range.
Stephens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Englander to score with a decent uppercut.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick
and The Englander counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab from The Englander.
The Englander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stephens. Stephens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Englander connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stephens's hands.
The Englander connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Englander cracks Stephens with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Englander lands with a hook. Stephens tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Englander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stephens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stephens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stephens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Englander connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Englander misses with the combination.
The Englander looks to throw the jab but Stephens is out of range.
Stephens misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Englander throws a body shot but no joy.
The Englander cracks Stephens with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stephens misses with a looping right.
The Englander bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Englander checks a leg kick.
Stephens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Englander's head.
George The Englander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Englander connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stephens momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by The Englander there.
Stephens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Englander.
Stephens walks into a left hand.
The Englander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stephens has time to react.
The Englander misses with a wild combination.
Stephens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stephens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stephens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Englander.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Englander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stephens on the side of the head.
The Englander cracks Stephens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Englander cracks Stephens with an open hand slap.
Stephens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stephens slips a straight right by The Englander.
Stephens defending well as The Englander loads up on a big left hand.
The Englander misses with a hook.
Stephens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stephens misses with a series of wild punches.
Stephens misses the shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stephens might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The Englander on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Englander with a nice cross.
Stephens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Englander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stephens in his tracks.
Craig Stephens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Englander clobbers Stephens with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stephens avoids the body shot from The Englander.
And that's the end of the fight!
George The Englander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Englander 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George The Englander!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chang Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brooklyn King (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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26
172 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chang Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brooklyn King!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King avoids the head kick by Wu.
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wu gets slowly back to his feet.
As Wu backs off King throws a huge counter combo but Wu manages to avoid it all.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Chang Wu has been cut.
Wu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chang Wu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wu fails with the takedown
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu throws a lazy head kick
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Wu misses with a takedown attempt
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Wu is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Wu! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brooklyn King!
Brooklyn King seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nobuhiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrique Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavares comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Devour the Day - Get Out of My Way kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nobuhiro Nakamura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nobuhiro Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henrique Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares lands a jab-cross combination.
Tavares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nakamura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) in the buildup to the fight.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Nakamura clinches up with Tavares and pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nakamura.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tavares.
Nakamura lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Nakamura.
Still in the clinch, Nakamura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
Tavares is rocked!
Nakamura lands a big right hand that drops Tavares! The killer instinct kicks in and Nakamura finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nakamura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
An out of breath Nobuhiro Nakamura 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deon Carruthers Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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192 lbs
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189 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deon Carruthers Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carruthers Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carruthers Jr looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mendes scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Deon Carruthers Jr has been cut.
Carruthers Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendes lands a big uppercut and Carruthers Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Carruthers Jr looks OK. Mendes waves Carruthers Jr back to his feet!
Carruthers Jr is rocked!
Carruthers Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mendes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carruthers Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Mendes finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carruthers Jr backs away from a small jab... but Mendes lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Carruthers Jr crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Mendes with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jose Mendes!
A pretty intense looking Jose Mendes took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen 10 Years - All White as his entrance music. The key to victory for Austin Powers has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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259 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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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
34 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers avoids the body shot from Smith.
As Smith backs away, Powers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Powers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Austin Powers has been cut.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Powers misses the target.
Smith checks a low kick from Powers.
Powers swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Austin Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers misses with a wild combination.
Smith blocks a head kick by Powers.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powers.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Powers is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Powers in the body.
Powers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Powers misses with a few strikes there.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown but Powers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Powers moves out of range easily.
Powers avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Powers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Powers misses with a right hand
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Powers's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powers wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Powers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith passes into half guard.
Powers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Powers's head.
Powers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Powers tries to get out of the position.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Powers is rocked!
Smith unloads with some huge strikes here! Powers is out! Smith wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Smith!
Johnny Smith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The House of The Rising Sun - The Animals. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
250 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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211 lbs
22 - 20 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Parker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Felipe Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker tests Calderon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parker as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Parker does no damage.
Calderon throws a head kick that misses
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Calderon has a takedown stuffed.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parker drops Calderon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Calderon looks back up at him and smiles so Parker waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker misses with a double jab.
Calderon misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Parker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calderon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Calderon lands a jab to the nose.
Parker lands a big uppercut and Calderon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Calderon looks OK. Parker waves Calderon back to his feet!
Parker cracks Calderon with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Calderon falls to his knees and Parker doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Parker!
Corey Parker retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Corey Parker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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