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MLC:Prize Fighter Season 1 e5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Jones (ranked 4792 p4p, 469 weight class) and George Hightower (ranked 25810 p4p, 754 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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190 cm
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Jones!
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, George Hightower!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hightower closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Hightower pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Hightower walks into a jab.
No luck for Hightower with that takedown attempt.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hightower counters with a nice leg kick.
Hightower has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hightower.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower breaks from the clinch.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hightower's coach down at Vinny’s Gym *MLC sponsored gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hightower's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hightower doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hightower scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hightower darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Hightower into the cage.
Eli Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Hightower.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower has a takedown stuffed.
Hightower looks winded!
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Hightower crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eli Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Long (ranked 8811 p4p, 656 weight class) and DeSean Crawley (ranked 3530 p4p, 355 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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265 lbs
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282 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeSean Crawley!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawley tries to sprawl but Long drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Long looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Long missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Long controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawley is refusing to be controlled, as Long sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawley controlling the position well.
Crawley is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Long jumps into side control!
Crawley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crawley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Long controlling the action here.
Crawley gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crawley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Long is one step ahead there.
Long tries to stand but Crawley is controlling from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Long throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Long moves out of range as Crawley strikes.
Crawley forces Long back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Long pulls guard.
Long wants to sweep here but Crawley controlling him for the moment.
Crawley is stalling in the full guard.
Crawley trying to control the position from guard on top but Long is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Long wants to control but Crawley passes easily into half guard.
Crawley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crawley is nestled in close to Long, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawley content to control rather than advance.
Long is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Crawley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawley working the head and body with strikes.
It looks like Barry Long has been cut.
Crawley controlling the pace.
Crawley is just content to waste time from the top position. Long takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DeSean Crawley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barry Long's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A combination from Crawley does no damage.
Long rushes Crawley and presses him up against the cage.
Crawley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Long blocks an uppercut.
Crawley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Long lands a takedown into guard.
Long stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crawley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Long knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crawley on the ground.
Long preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawley managing to control the position.
Crawley wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Crawley thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Long wants to control from the top but Crawley keeps moving.
Crawley 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 referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Long closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Crawley quickly recovers to half guard.
Crawley is refusing to be controlled, as Long sits in half guard.
Crawley is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawley is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Long jumps into side control!
Crawley is looking to regain half guard here but Long keeps moving and retains side control.
Crawley regains half guard.
Long thows a huge punch but Crawley dodges it nicely.
Crawley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crawley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Long has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crawley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawley wants to pass the guard but Long is defending well.
Crawley prevents Long from improving his position.
Crawley is looking to take a break and control but Long is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crawley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Long trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Long is trying to control but can't.
Long could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Crawley works his way into full mount!
Long in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Barry Long's cut is getting worse.
Crawley tries to control but Long wriggling away.
Crawley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Crawley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeSean Crawley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barry Long's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A jab from Crawley misses.
Long has Crawley up against the cage in a clinch.
Crawley stalling in the clinch.
Crawley is trying to pull guard but Long has him pressed against the cage.
Crawley struggles to land a body shot inside as Long controls his hands.
Long throws an elbow that misses.
Crawley wants a takedown but no success here.
Crawley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Long just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barry Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeSean Crawley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long has hold of one of Crawley's legs. Crawley is fighting the takedown attempt but Long gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Crawley is trying to keep Long in close.
Crawley 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 one minute gone in the round.
Crawley will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Long stopping the sweep attempt from Crawley.
Long being controlled here momentarily.
Crawley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crawley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Crawley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Long is aware though and is defending well.
Crawley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crawley keeping full guard, as Long tries to pass.
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.
Long is looking to work some ground and pound but Crawley has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crawley jumps guard and drags Long to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Crawley controlling Long's posture.
Crawley keeping moving, preventing Long from controlling successfully.
Crawley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Crawley passes the guard and advances to mount!
Long is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
DeSean Crawley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crawley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Long really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crawley trying to control but Long is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawley landing punches.
Barry Long's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Crawley lands with some strikes.
Jeez, Barry Long's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Barry Long's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). DeSean Crawley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeRoy Jenkins (ranked 5603 p4p, 527 weight class) and Mike Killsonsight (ranked 4307 p4p, 425 weight class). The key to victory for LeRoy Jenkins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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276 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, LeRoy Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Killsonsight!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killsonsight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jenkins.
Jenkins is looking to clinch.
Killsonsight avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
A low kick from Jenkins misses
and Killsonsight counters with a shoot takedown. Jenkins fights it but they end up in guard.
Killsonsight sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jenkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins being controlled here, momentarily.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but Killsonsight postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Killsonsight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jenkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Killsonsight postures up and lands a big shot to Jenkins's brow.
Jenkins wants to stand but Killsonsight is controlling the position.
Killsonsight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Killsonsight content to stall in guard here.
Killsonsight has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jenkins is proving hard to escape from.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Killsonsight's coach down at Vinny’s Gym *MLC sponsored gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Killsonsight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's two 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.
Jenkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Killsonsight counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but Killsonsight postures up.
Killsonsight wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Jenkins's closed guard. He's half up but Jenkins has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Jenkins pivots and extends the arm, Killsonsight falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Jenkins! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). LeRoy Jenkins!
LeRoy Jenkins made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'LEEEEEEEEEEEROOOOOOOOOY JEEEEENNKINS!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malik Allen (ranked 7016 p4p, 601 weight class) and Ura Cone (ranked 4221 p4p, 415 weight class). The key to victory for Malik Allen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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272 lbs
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278 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malik Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ura Cone!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Allen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Allen is wriggling around but Cone manages to pass to half guard.
Allen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cone working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Allen trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Allen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cone on the ground.
Cone moves into full mount! Allen won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cone landing shots from mount.
Cone controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cone lands a couple of good shots and Allen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Cone has good solid back control here.
Allen is trying to break free.
Allen is trying to defend against the choke here but Cone has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Cone Tightens the hold and Allen taps out furiously! Cone displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ura Cone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bates (ranked 4637 p4p, 457 weight class) and Jason Harris (ranked 4259 p4p, 420 weight class). Bob Bates has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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269 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Harris!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Bob Bates has been cut.
Harris has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bates shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harris as he jumps to the side.
Bates slips a jab and a cross from Harris.
Bates takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harris connects with a jab.
Bates tries for a takedown but Harris circles away easily
and Harris scores with a counter punch that sends Bates to the canvas! Harris smells blood - he's punishing Bates with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bates has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Harris!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Battle (ranked 4022 p4p, 400 weight class) and Lebron James (ranked 2201 p4p, 230 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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268 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lebron James!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battle shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Battle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James fails with the takedown
and Battle counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
Battle won't allow James to get back to his feet.
Battle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Battle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battle wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James shoots in but Battle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Battle appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
Battle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
Battle has been working on his balance at Vinny’s Gym *MLC sponsored gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by James.
Chris Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron James.
James works over Battle's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Chris Battle has been cut.
Battle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
James bucks up and tries to throw Battle off but instead Battle has got his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle throwing damaging strikes from the back! James could be in trouble here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James tries to break free.
James takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Battle keeps control of the position as James tries to break free.
Battle throwing damaging strikes from the back! James could be in trouble here!
Battle 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.
Battle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
James is trying to remain composed but Battle is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle lands punches and elbows.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Battle controlling the positon.
Battle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. James is defending well though. Battle let's go of the attempt for now.
James wants to get back to his feet.
Battle has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, James has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle biding his time, looking for the opening.
Battle is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften James up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battle controls the action.
James defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Battle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Battle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Battle.
Battle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Battle is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
Battle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
Battle misses with a combination
and James counters by clinching up.
Battle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Battle pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Battle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard.
Battle wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Battle content to stall in guard here.
James looking to control.
Battle is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Battle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Battle wants to stand but James is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
James shoots in and drives through. Battle sprawls well.
Chris Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron James.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Battle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Battle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Battle controls the position from side control.
Battle tries to stand but James is controlling his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Battle is controlling him well.
Battle trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
James tries to bench press Battle off him but Battle keeps the position.
Battle controls the position.
James regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Battle seems content to control.
Battle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James is just riding it out for now. Battle eventually gives up the hold.
Battle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but James sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Battle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Battle's cut.
That's time! Battle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Battle is looking to land body kicks.
James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Battle!
Battle is looking to regain half guard here but James keeps moving and retains side control.
James in side control lands a decent elbow.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Battle keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battle is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James trying to control the action but Battle is working from the bottom.
Battle manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James tries to stand but can't do so whilst Battle controls his leg.
Battle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Battle has control of James's left arm, preventing James from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James throws a lazy body kick
and Battle counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
Battle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Battle is fighting to break James's control of his arms but James is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Battle is one step ahead there.
Battle stays in close to James's body and controls the position.
Battle stands and steps away. James gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
James closes the distance and clinches.
James tries to pull guard but Battle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
James bucks up and tries to throw Battle off but instead Battle has got his back!
Chris Battle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James wants to control his opponent's hands but Battle gets his hands free.
Battle is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on James's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James just trying to survive but Battle is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Battle lands a shot to the body.
Lebron James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Battle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battle biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Battle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Battle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Battle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milo Coors (ranked 1707 p4p, 180 weight class) and Joe Sixpack (ranked 5021 p4p, 488 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milo Coors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Sixpack!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coors circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coors just misses with a punch to the body.
Sixpack fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sixpack.
Coors throws a looping overhand right but Sixpack ducks down to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Coors.
Coors misses with a straight left.
Sixpack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixpack throws a front kick aimed at Coors's knee but Coors avoids it well.
Coors scores with a hook to the body. Sixpack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coors swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coors circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Sixpack to the canvas! Sixpack doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Coors keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milo Coors!
Milo Coors decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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