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VFC 91: Kerns vs. Falaris PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Vortex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smit comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be Touched. Vortex has chosen Run This Town - Jay-z as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Smit!
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, Anthony Vortex!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smit lands a head kick that stumbles Vortex and the fighters go to the mat.
Vortex is rocked!
It looks like Anthony Vortex has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smit trying to control the position from guard on top but Vortex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vortex is still in real trouble! Can Smit finish him?
Smit would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vortex seems to have recovered his senses.
Smit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vortex tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vortex is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smit is looking to work some ground and pound but Vortex has wrist control.
Vortex manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smit manages to get himself to full guard.
Vortex preventing the sweep.
Smit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vortex in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smit throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Smit trying to keep a closed guard but Vortex is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vortex's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vortex trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vortex throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smit's waist but Smit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vortex off to one side.
Vortex looks gassed!
Smit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vortex fails with the takedown.
Smit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vortex manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smit preventing the sweep.
Smit connects with a couple of short punches.
Smit throwing strikes from guard but Vortex blocks nicely.
Vortex tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vortex has momentary wrist control but Smit slips an elbow through the middle.
Smit stopping the sweep attempt from Vortex.
Smit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smit closes the distance and pushes Vortex back into the cage.
Smit lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vortex makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vortex.
Smit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smit won't allow Vortex to sweep him here.
Vortex bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smit's guard.
Smit throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vortex defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vortex with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vortex working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smit will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Vortex is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smit lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vortex!
Smit wants to control the pace but Vortex is squirming around nicely.
Vortex tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smit lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smit trying to control but Vortex is having none of it.
Smit lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vortex is looking to improve his position but Smit isn't that keen on the idea.
Smit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vortex on the ground.
Smit is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vortex has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smit looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smit is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vortex can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Smit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Vortex's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smit throws a head kick that half lands.
That has opened up Anthony Vortex's cut even more.
Vortex is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smit's half guard.
Smit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smit.
Vortex prevents Smit from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vortex's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vortex has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vortex working some strikes from top position.
Vortex won't allow Smit to get back to his feet.
Vortex chips away with some ground and pound.
Vortex in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vortex throwing strikes from guard but Smit blocks nicely.
Vortex stopping the sweep attempt from Smit.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vortex working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vortex shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smit as he jumps to the side.
Smit looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vortex is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vortex strikes from the bottom but Smit passes into mount!
BOOM! Smit connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smit is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vortex is surviving well by controlling Smit's body position as best he can.
Vortex bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Paul Smit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vortex trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smit is adopting a defensive guard.
Vortex wants to pass the guard but Smit is keeping the position.
Smit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vortex is aware though and is defending well.
Smit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vortex postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vortex postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees to the body from Smit.
Smit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smit lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smit lands a takedown into guard.
Vortex looking for a sweep. Not yet Vortex, not yet.
Smit tries to free his leg and advance position but Vortex is retaining full guard.
Smit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vortex has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smit has managed to get both his arms back between Vortex's legs - danger averted.
Vortex 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.
Vortex has momentary wrist control but Smit slips an elbow through the middle.
Vortex 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smit manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vortex is aware though and is defending well.
Vortex working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vortex's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vortex throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smit throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Smit is trying to keep Vortex in close.
Vortex working some strikes from top position.
Vortex lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smit has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Smit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Vortex's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Vortex sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vortex tries to roll over but Smit keeps him under control.
Vortex gets back to full guard.
Vortex wants to sweep but no luck.
Smit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vortex manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smit is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vortex is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smit can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vortex punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smit regains half guard.
Smit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vortex pulls his head out easily.
Smit has hold of Vortex's hands but Vortex slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vortex thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smit is trying to get back to full guard.
Smit flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vortex stuffs the takedown.
Vortex shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smit defends it nicely.
Smit moves into the clinch successfully.
Smit gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vortex punching from the bottom.
Smit thows a huge punch but Vortex dodges it nicely.
Smit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vortex is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vortex regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smit lands a couple of digs.
Smit throwing strikes from guard but Vortex blocks nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vortex tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vortex somewhat.
Smit fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vortex sprawls well initially but Smit persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vortex manages to get to full guard.
Smit thows a big elbow that misses.
Vortex is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smit defends well.
Vortex trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smit controlling from the top position.
Smit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smit trying to control the position from guard on top but Vortex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vortex striking off his back but it's not causing Smit any problems.
Smit preventing the sweep.
Vortex wants to hit a switch here but Smit passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vortex there!
Vortex taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Smit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Smit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 99 Problems Remix. Cohen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Season in the Abyss. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class 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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Cohen!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carter. That's going to slow Cohen down.
Cohen tries for a takedown but Carter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A shot to de liver by Carter. Beautiful body shot.
Carter lands with an overhand left.
Carter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cohen shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shawn Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence Cohen.
Carter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lawrence Cohen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter throws a series of punches but Cohen moves out of range.
Carter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cohen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carter.
Cohen looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Carter - just one landing.
Carter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cohen on the side of the head.
Carter lands a head kick. Cohen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Carter scores with a head kick.
Cohen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Carter is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cohen.
Cohen tries for a takedown but Carter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cohen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cohen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carter lands with a right hand.
Cohen ducks right into an uppercut from Carter.
Carter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cohen.
Cohen is rocked!
Carter lands a slapping body shot.
Carter scores with a sloppy right hand. Cohen should have avoided that one.
Cohen is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter cracks Cohen with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Cohen falls to his knees and Carter 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 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Carter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donny Brook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Brutality (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donny Brook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Brutality!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brook tries to keep at a distance but Brutality has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brook lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brutality pulls Brook into guard.
Brutality throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Brutality is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brutality manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Brook looks to land a right hand but Brutality moved out of range.
Brutality throws a right hand that Brook ducks under and follows up with a left that Brook also avoids with ease.
Brutality looks to land a combination. Brook sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brutality tries to close the distance and clinch but Brook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brutality throws a head kick that misses.
Brutality fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brutality lands a big head kick that sends Brook tumbling to the mat! Brutality takes a step backwards and waves Brook back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Brook is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brutality throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Brook is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Brook.
Brook seems to have got his legs back now.
Brutality lands a big head kick that sends Brook to the canvas! Brutality follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Brutality!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fatty McFatty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Chimpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chimpo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. On The Darkside kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fatty McFatty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Chimpo!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chimpo scores with a takedown into McFatty's guard.
McFatty is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chimpo is controlling him.
Chimpo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McFatty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McFatty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McFatty utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McFatty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chimpo drops back looking for a leg! McFatty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McFatty manages to kick Chimpo off! Chimpo jumps back into McFatty's guard.
Chimpo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McFatty utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A combination from McFatty does no damage.
McFatty looks to land a left hand but Chimpo moved out of range nicely.
Chimpo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chimpo.
Chimpo moves into the clinch.
Chimpo misses with a punch on the inside.
Chimpo jumps into guard, dragging McFatty to the mat.
McFatty scoring with punches to the head and body.
McFatty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chimpo looking to hit a scissor sweep but McFatty is one step ahead there.
Chimpo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McFatty missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chimpo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McFatty manages to get himself to full guard.
McFatty keeping moving, preventing Chimpo from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFatty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chimpo is looking to work some ground and pound but McFatty has wrist control.
Chimpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McFatty is keeping the position for now.
McFatty looking for a sweep. Not yet McFatty, not yet.
Chimpo landing some decent shots from guard.
McFatty has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chimpo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
McFatty misses with a looping left.
McFatty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from McFatty.
McFatty misses with an uppercut.
A big right from McFatty misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFatty with a poor takedown
and Chimpo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McFatty has his takedown stuffed
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Chimpo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McFatty is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFatty avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chimpo.
Chimpo working McFatty over with strikes.
Chimpo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McFatty is defending against the submission attempts here by Chimpo.
McFatty trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimpo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chimpo with shots to the head and body - McFatty looks very uncomfortable down there.
McFatty is trying to escape the mount.
McFatty blocking the ground and pound.
McFatty wants to hold on but Chimpo pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Chimpo.
McFatty is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chimpo with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Chimpo.
Chimpo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McFatty's face.
Chimpo lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Chimpo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chimpo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McFatty throws a series of punches but Chimpo avoids them all with ease.
McFatty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chimpo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chimpo trying to control from half guard but McFatty is working away.
Chimpo working McFatty over with strikes.
Chimpo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chimpo winds up and cracks McFatty with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McFatty tries to kick Chimpo off but Chimpo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chimpo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McFatty defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chimpo connects with a nice short shot to McFatty's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFatty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chimpo.
Johnny Chimpo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chimpo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McFatty defends it well.
Chimpo winds up and cracks McFatty with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chimpo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chimpo decides to return to a standing position.
McFatty throws a sloppy body shot
and Chimpo counters with a one-two to the body.
A combination from McFatty does no damage.
Fatty McFatty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chimpo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McFatty.
McFatty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chimpo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFatty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chimpo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chimpo doesn't manage to clinch there - McFatty circles away.
McFatty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chimpo counters with a series of strikes. McFatty will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Chimpo. No joy for McFatty on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fatty McFatty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chimpo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left lands for Chimpo.
Johnny Chimpo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chimpo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chimpo is nestled in close to McFatty, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chimpo is nestled in close to McFatty, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFatty wants to control but Chimpo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chimpo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chimpo winds up and cracks McFatty with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimpo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McFatty wants to control but Chimpo is keeping busy.
Chimpo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chimpo lands a nice short elbow.
Chimpo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chimpo is looking for a kimura but McFatty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chimpo to get the leverage.
Chimpo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McFatty wants to control but Chimpo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chimpo is nestled in close to McFatty, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McFatty is trying is best to control the position here.
McFatty is looking to get back to is feet but Chimpo passes into side control.
McFatty defending against the ground and pound.
Chimpo lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McFatty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chimpo prevents McFatty from escaping the position.
Chimpo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McFatty some visible discomfort.
McFatty takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Chimpo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. McFatty looks calm but he's in trouble here. Chimpo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. McFatty is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Chimpo lets go of the hold and McFatty can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Chimpo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Ceelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Johnson (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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211 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Curtis Ceelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ceelo.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Ceelo pushes him off.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ceelo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson drops Ceelo with a beautiful combination! Ceelo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnson is looking for the KO!
It looks like Curtis Ceelo has been cut.
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!
Ceelo drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ceelo is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ceelo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ceelo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ceelo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ceelo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Ceelo pushes his legs off easily.
Ceelo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ceelo throwing strikes but missing.
Ceelo wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ceelo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ceelo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ceelo defends well.
Johnson looks gassed!
Ceelo throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Johnson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ceelo has passed into half guard!
Ceelo is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ceelo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ceelo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ceelo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ceelo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ceelo is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Ceelo has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ceelo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Ceelo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ceelo wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Ceelo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ceelo lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ceelo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ceelo.
Johnson has an active guard here but Ceelo has managed to pass into half guard.
Ceelo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ceelo is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Ceelo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like Ceelo is going to stand back up.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Curtis Ceelo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ceelo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Ceelo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ceelo is taking a breather. Johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ceelo works his foot free and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Ceelo.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Ceelo maintains control.
Ceelo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johnson because Ceelo loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ceelo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ceelo.
Ceelo tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Johnson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ceelo is tapping! Great win for Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Quinton Johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Equator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butter Sweet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Equator's entrance music is Vodka Inferno. A fine choice. Sweet has chosen Knock Out as his entrance music. Butter Sweet is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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270 lbs
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255 lbs
5 - 1 - 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arnold Equator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butter Sweet!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sweet misses with a double jab.
Equator throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sweet slips a jab and a cross from Equator.
Sweet throws a body punch but Equator moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Sweet misses.
Sweet throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Arnold Equator has been cut.
Sweet looks to land a right hand but Equator moved out of range.
Equator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sweet.
Equator connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sweet punishes Equator's body with a nice straight punch.
Sweet cracks Equator with an open hand slap.
Equator dodges the punch combination from Sweet.
Sweet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Equator.
Equator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sweet.
Sweet scores with a shot to the body.
Sweet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Equator rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Equator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sweet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sweet walks into a jab.
Sweet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Equator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sweet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Equator.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sweet!
A punch combination from Sweet misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Equator looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sweet throws a lazy right hand but Equator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Equator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sweet manages to avoid it.
Equator misses the shot to the body.
Sweet connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Sweet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sweet throws a series of punches but Equator moves out of range.
Sweet throws a body punch but Equator moves out of range.
Equator scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Equator avoids the body shot from Sweet.
Equator defending well as Sweet loads up on a big left hand.
Sweet throws a low kick, looking for Equator's leg but Equator calmly moves out of range.
Equator dodges the punch combination from Sweet.
Sweet swings for the body but Equator moves out of range.
Sweet connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Equator. Sweet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Equator scores with a three punch combo!
Equator misses with a series of wild punches.
Sweet fails to land with a series of punches.
Equator looks to land a combination but Sweet avoids it well.
Arnold Equator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Equator loads up on a big right hand but Sweet slips the punch.
Sweet works Equator's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Equator throws a right and a left that Sweet avoids nicely.
Sweet misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Equator.
A combination from Sweet does no damage.
Sweet lands a two punch combo.
Equator misses with the combination.
Equator showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sweet.
Equator misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Equator misses with a body shot.
Sweet lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sweet.
No joy there for Equator, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sweet looks to land a combination but Equator avoids it well.
Equator lands a head shot.
Sweet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Equator has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Equator there as he acknowledges the shot.
Equator misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Equator, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sweet throws out a loose jab but Equator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Equator lands with a hook. Sweet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sweet misses the shot to the body.
Sweet swings for the body but Equator moves out of range.
Equator fails to land with a series of punches.
Equator moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sweet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Equator at a distance.
A punch combination from Equator misses.
Sweet slips a jab and a cross from Equator.
Equator walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sweet closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Equator is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Equator falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sweet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sweet tries to bum rush Equator with a series of wild strikes but Equator uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sweet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A cross from Sweet lands.
Sweet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Equator doesn't seem bothered though.
Sweet dodges the punch combination from Equator.
Sweet misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Sweet does no damage.
Sweet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Equator slips a jab and a cross from Sweet.
Sweet punishes Equator's body with a nice straight punch.
Sweet misses with a leg kick.
Sweet thows a body shot but no joy.
Sweet connects with a body shot.
Sweet with a nice cross.
Sweet throws a right hand that Equator ducks under and follows up with a left that Equator also avoids with ease.
Sweet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sweet throws a right and a left that Equator avoids nicely.
Sweet punishes Equator's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sweet!
Sweet connects with a single shot there.
Sweet throws a one two combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sweet just misses with a punch to the body.
Sweet's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sweet duly obliges.
Sweet throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot lands for Sweet.
Equator is rocked!
Arnold Equator's cut is getting worse.
Sweet lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butter Sweet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnold Equator's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sweet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sweet throws a shot to the body.
Sweet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sweet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Equator is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sweet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Equator throws a combination that misses
and Sweet counters with a two punch combo.
Sweet works over Equator's head and body with a nice combination.
Oh Equator is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sweet lands with a shot to the body.
Equator seems to have got his legs back now.
Arnold Equator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Sweet! Equator is backing up but he can't get away as Sweet lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Equator and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Butter Sweet!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ian Topps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Hallow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hallow has chosen AC/DC - Hells Bells as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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194 lbs
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27
195 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Topps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Hallow!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Topps lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hallow backwards.
Hallow can't get the takedown.
Topps blocking some punches.
Hallow is trying to stall.
Hallow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Topps pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hallow connects with a jab.
Topps thows a body kick. Hallow tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big right from Topps misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Topps.
Donk. Topps catches Hallow right on the button with a cross.
Hallow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Topps jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hallow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hallow jumps guard but Topps stands there with Hallow around his waist. Hallow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ian Topps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Hallow.
Hallow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Topps breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hallow misses with a few strikes there.
Topps uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallow tries to clinch there but Topps circles away.
Hallow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Topps showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hallow.
Topps scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Topps passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hallow!
Hallow bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hallow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Topps dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Topps passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Topps thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topps working away.
Topps is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hallow has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hallow is trying to get back to his feet.
Topps wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hallow, who protects the arm well.
Topps controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topps goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hallow has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Topps but great work by Hallow.
Hallow thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hallow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Topps is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hallow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hallow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Topps can't do much from the bottom here.
Hallow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Topps has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Topps dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hallow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hallow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Topps blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Topps wants to break free but Hallow has control.
Hallow tries a body shot but Topps blocks it.
Topps stalling against the cage.
Topps turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Topps manages to end up in side control.
Hallow is not content to let Topps control the position.
Topps scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hallow wants to get back to his feet but Topps drags him back down.
Topps tries for a kimura but Hallow is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topps wants to control but Hallow is keeping him busy.
Topps goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hallow has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Topps but great work by Hallow.
Hallow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Topps has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hallow goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Topps rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hallow's guard! Nice work there by Topps!
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.
Topps wants to control from the top but Hallow keeps moving.
Hallow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Topps defends it easily.
Topps drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hallow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hallow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hallow!
Hallow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Topps knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallow goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Topps has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hallow but great work by Topps.
Hallow is breathing heavily.
Topps wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hallow keeps working.
Hallow pushes Topps away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Topps gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Topps tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Topps working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hallow is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Topps wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hallow, who protects the arm well.
Topps is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hallow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Topps dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Topps fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hallow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brad Hallow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hallow moves into the clinch.
Hallow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hallow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hallow prevents a takedown attempt there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hallow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Topps escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Topps misses its intended target.
Ian Topps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Topps.
Topps swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Topps scores with a jab to the body.
Hallow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hallow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Topps blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topps explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hallow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Topps looks for the body kick but Hallow saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Topps.
Donk. Hallow catches Topps right on the button with a cross.
Hallow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Topps gets the takedown into side control.
Topps tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Topps stands up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hallow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Topps misses with a hook. Hallow ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallow tries to close the distance and clinch but Topps swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Topps keeps the fight on the outside.
Topps circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Topps, as that shot connected.
Topps ducks under a wild hook from Hallow.
Hallow doesn't manage to clinch there - Topps circles away.
Topps swats away the attempt to clinch by Hallow.
Topps throws a combination. Hallow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Topps connects with a nice looking jab.
Hallow needs to keep his hands up - Topps had a free shot at his head there.
Topps sizes up Hallow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hallow doesn't manage to clinch there - Topps circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hallow shoots in but Topps avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Topps keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topps cracks Hallow with a good jab.
Hallow tries to clinch there but Topps circles away.
Some wild striking there from Topps.
Hallow moves out of range of the body kick from Topps.
Hallow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Topps circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hallow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Topps lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hallow circles away quickly and effectively.
Topps with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brad Hallow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Topps lunges at Hallow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hallow's hand.
Hallow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hallow has Topps up against the cage in a clinch.
Hallow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Topps prevents Hallow from breaking the clinch.
Topps just leaning against Hallow, taking a breather.
Hallow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topps keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hallow's efforts to push away.
Hallow is trying to break the clinch but Topps has him pressed against the cage.
Topps breaks the clinch.
Topps misses with a leg kick.
Topps lands a glancing blow to the side of Hallow's head.
Hallow moves in looking to clinch but Topps pushes him off.
Nice cross by Topps.
Topps dives in and grabs Hallow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hallow pushes down on Topps's head and hops out.
Topps displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ian Topps is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Topps lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Topps catches Hallow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No joy there for Hallow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Topps dodges the punch combination from Hallow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallow wants to clinch up but Topps keeps it at a distance.
Topps lands a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Topps there.
Topps throws the kick towards the body but Hallow avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Topps showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Topps, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Topps!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shiek Yerbooty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the cage accompanied by Time For Some Aksion. Yerbooty has chosen ABK - Kill Me as his entrance music. Rashad Evans is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shiek Yerbooty!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Evans.
Evans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yerbooty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yerbooty.
A combination from Yerbooty does no damage.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yerbooty swivels and escapes.
Evans tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yerbooty just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Yerbooty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yerbooty throws a combination that misses
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans wants to clinch up but Yerbooty keeps it at a distance.
Yerbooty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rashad Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Yerbooty scores with a body shot.
Yerbooty swinging wildly here.
Yerbooty lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Rashad Evans has been cut.
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!
Yerbooty misses with a few strikes there.
Yerbooty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yerbooty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yerbooty lands a left and a right that send Evans crashing to the mat, dazed. Yerbooty thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Evans dives in and grabs Yerbooty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yerbooty pushes down on Evans's head and hops out.
Yerbooty cracks Evans with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Evans is rocked!
Evans fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yerbooty avoids it really well and circles away.
Evans tries to clinch there but Yerbooty circles away.
Yerbooty drops Evans with a naaaaasty hook - Evans is in real trouble here! Yerbooty dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shiek Yerbooty!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drandt Bavis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klein East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bavis comes to the cage accompanied by When I'm Gone. East is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cold as Ice- M.O.P.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drandt Bavis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Klein East!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
East on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bavis. Bavis obviously looking to wear him down.
East takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bavis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
East takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice leg kick lands there from East.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bavis.
Bavis loads up on a big right hand but East slips the punch.
Bavis slips a jab from East.
Bavis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt East.
Bavis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drandt Bavis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bavis lands a really nice looking cross but East seems unphased.
Bavis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
East blocks a jab.
Bavis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
East needs to keep his hands up - Bavis had a free shot at his head there.
Bavis throws a head kick that misses.
Bavis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but East moves away.
East on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bavis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Danga de danga de dang - Bavis scores with a four punch combination!
Bavis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bavis is looking to slow East down with leg kicks.
Bavis misses the shot to the body.
Bavis lands with a slapping head kick.
The fighters circling - Bavis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
East fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bavis blocks the body kick.
East takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
East wants to land a leg kick but Bavis is out of range.
East keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bavis lands a nice leg kick that just misses East's sensitive parts.
Bavis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bavis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. East checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bavis throws a right and a left that East avoids nicely.
Bavis is looking to slow East down with leg kicks.
East misses with a wild body shot.
Bavis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
East darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bavis avoids the body shot from East.
Bavis throws a body kick that misses.
Bavis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Bavis misses its intended target.
East tries to move into range but Bavis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as East checks a leg kick.
Bavis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bavis lands with a kick to the temple. East shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
An inside leg kick lands from East.
Bavis throws a hook to the side of East's head but East sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bavis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
East ducks under a wild hook from Bavis.
Bavis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
East moves out of range of the leg kick from Bavis.
East throws a right and a left that both miss.
East takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bavis throws a right and a left that East avoids nicely.
Bavis throws a sloppy head kick and East moves out of range easily.
East clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bavis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from East.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bavis.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from East.
East lands a right hand.
Bavis is trying to force a seperation but East has the dominant position.
East has a couple of punches blocked by Bavis.
Bavis has a couple of punches blocked by East.
Bavis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bavis slips under a jab.
A big left from Bavis misses.
East swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bavis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
East attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bavis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bavis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bavis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! East crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bavis - the referee stops the clock and East gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bavis. East manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bavis throws a looping overhand right but East ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Bavis.
East scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
East takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bavis throws a lazy right hand but East sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by East there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bavis misses with a looping left.
East chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bavis can pounce on him.
East uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bavis.
East takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
East moves out of range of the body kick from Bavis.
Bavis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Bavis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bavis.
Jab by East.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
East takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bavis lands with a nice body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bavis throws a big shot that misses.
Bavis throws a looping overhand right but East ducks down to avoid it.
East misses with a straight right.
Bavis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
East blocks a head kick by Bavis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drandt Bavis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
East misses with a straight right.
Bavis misses the shot to the body.
East lands a right hook to the body.
Bavis thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Bavis misses.
Bavis checks the leg kick.
East works over Bavis's head and body with a nice combination.
East throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bavis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bavis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and East counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
East trying to mount his opponent but Bavis defends it.
Bavis gets full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bavis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bavis is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! East rolls with it to try and escape but Bavis cranks on the arm and East is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drandt Bavis!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kerns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Falaris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerns comes into the arena with Johnny Cash - Hurt blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Falaris's choice of entrance music: Single Ladies - Brazilian Version. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Kerns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Falaris!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerns moves out of range of the body kick.
Falaris throws a wild body kick that Kerns sees coming a mile off.
Kerns misses with a straight left.
Kerns moves out of range as Falaris throws a body kick.
Falaris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falaris keeps the fight on the outside.
Kerns throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Falaris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kerns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kerns throws a jab when Falaris was well out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kerns crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Falaris - the referee stops the clock and Kerns gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Falaris. Kerns manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kerns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Falaris feints and then cracks Kerns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kerns down.
Kerns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falaris moves away.
Kerns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns shoots in but Falaris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kerns misses with a kick to the body
and Falaris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Falaris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Falaris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A jab from Kerns misses.
Falaris throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kerns.
A good leg kick by Falaris.
Kerns throws a front kick aimed at Falaris's knee but Falaris avoids it well.
Falaris throws a front kick that sends Kerns stumbling back into the cage.
Kerns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kerns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kerns moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Falaris.
Kerns is breathing heavily.
Falaris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kerns needs to keep his hands up - Falaris had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falaris blocks a head kick by Kerns.
Kerns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Falaris throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Falaris scores with a leg kick.
Kerns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kerns takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Falaris there.
Falaris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kerns closes the distance and pushes Falaris back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerns.
Kerns tries a knee to the head but Falaris blocks it.
Falaris working hard to break the clinch.
Kerns connects with a knee to the head.
Kerns misses with a knee strike.
Falaris can't break the clinch.
Kerns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kerns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falaris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Falaris tries to circle away but Kerns has him pinned against the cage.
Kerns is working Falaris over against the cage.
Falaris working hard to break the clinch.
Falaris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kerns scores with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Kerns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kerns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Falaris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Falaris wants to break free but Kerns has control.
Kerns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kerns tries a knee to the head but Falaris blocks it.
Falaris is trying to force a seperation but Kerns has the dominant position.
Falaris is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kerns is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Falaris to the mat. Falaris regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Falaris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kerns is controlling him.
Kerns postures up in Falaris's guard and throws a big left but Falaris blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falaris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kerns is controlling him.
Kerns throwing strikes from guard but Falaris blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Falaris dominated that round.
That's time! Kerns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kerns lands a jab to the head.
Kerns throws a sloppy body shot
and Falaris counters with a solid body kick.
Falaris avoids the body shot from Kerns.
Falaris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kerns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Falaris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kerns avoids the head kick by Falaris.
Falaris defending well as Kerns loads up on a big left hand.
Kerns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falaris.
Kerns is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Falaris's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Falaris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Falaris throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Falaris scores with a nice right hand.
Kerns will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns throws a hook to the side of Falaris's head but Falaris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marcus Falaris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falaris thuds his shin into the meat of Kerns's side.
Falaris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kerns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Falaris.
Kerns swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Falaris counters with a big head kick but Kerns shrugs it off.
Kerns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Falaris throws a head kick that Kerns semi-blocks.
Jack Kerns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerns checks a leg kick nicely.
Kerns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Falaris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Falaris dips to his left and cracks Kerns with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Falaris.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falaris thuds his shin into the meat of Kerns's side.
Falaris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kerns's head.
Falaris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Falaris.
Falaris connects with a looping right hand.
Falaris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Falaris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falaris throws a leg kick which misses Kerns's front leg but catches the back leg as Kerns tries to avoid it.
Falaris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Falaris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falaris.
Falaris scoring well with a low kick there.
Falaris digs a good body shot into Kerns's ribs.
Kerns takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kerns misses with a looping right.
Falaris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Falaris lands a head kick. Kerns smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Falaris scores with a kick to the body.
Falaris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Falaris.
Falaris throws a sloppy head kick
and Kerns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kerns misses the body punch
enabling Falaris to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falaris throws a right and a left that Kerns avoids nicely.
Falaris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Falaris throws a head kick that half lands.
Falaris cracks the inside of Kerns's front leg.
Kerns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falaris can pounce on him.
Falaris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Falaris is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Falaris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kerns misses with a straight left.
Kerns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falaris throws a sloppy head kick and Kerns moves out of range easily.
Jab from Falaris.
Falaris scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Falaris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kerns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Falaris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marcus Falaris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kerns throws a leg kick
and Falaris counters with an outside leg kick.
Kerns tries to clinch there but Falaris circles away.
Kerns thows a leg kick but Falaris checks it
and Falaris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Falaris cracks the inside of Kerns's front leg.
A good leg kick by Falaris.
Kerns throws a head kick but Falaris moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Falaris.
Falaris looks to land a body kick but Kerns moved away.
Kerns throws a shot from downtown. Falaris moves away and avoids it.
Falaris looks to land a body kick but Kerns moved away.
Kerns lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Falaris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kerns doesn't seem phased though.
Falaris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kerns looks for a takedown but Falaris sprawls well.
Falaris throws a head kick that half lands.
Kerns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falaris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falaris.
Falaris scores with a leg kick.
Donk. Kerns catches Falaris right on the button with a cross.
Falaris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kerns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falaris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Falaris.
Falaris lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kerns takes a step back to recover.
Falaris scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falaris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kerns.
Kerns misses with an uppercut. Falaris saw that one coming.
Falaris leaves Kerns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Kerns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Falaris. No joy for Kerns on that attempt.
Falaris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kerns throws a sloppy head kick and Falaris moves out of range easily.
Falaris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Falaris.
Kerns checks a leg kick nicely.
Falaris scores with a jab to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Falaris, right into the meat.
Falaris throws a head kick that misses.
Falaris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Falaris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Falaris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falaris throws a sloppy head kick and Kerns moves out of range easily.
Falaris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Falaris.
Kerns thows a leg kick but Falaris checks it
and Falaris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kerns tests Falaris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kerns throws a shot from downtown. Falaris moves away and avoids it.
Kerns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Falaris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kerns.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kerns misses with a looping right.
A head kick by Kerns misses
and Falaris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerns missing with a left hand there. Falaris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Falaris really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kerns blocks the body kick.
Kerns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A low kick from Kerns is predictable there
and Falaris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Falaris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kerns is looking to clinch but Falaris is avoiding it.
Falaris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kerns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Falaris throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falaris lands with a kick to the ribs.
Falaris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Falaris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Falaris.
Kerns throws a head kick but Falaris moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falaris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kerns. That did some damage!
Kerns fails to land with a series of punches.
Kerns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falaris. Falaris obviously looking to wear him down.
Kerns needs to keep his hands up - Falaris had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Falaris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Falaris throws a leg kick but Kerns moved away.
Falaris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kerns looks to throw the jab but Falaris is out of range.
Kerns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Falaris.
Falaris feints and then cracks Kerns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kerns down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Falaris.
Falaris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kerns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falaris can pounce on him.
Kerns throws a leg kick
and Falaris counters with a body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falaris scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Falaris.
Falaris scores with a sloppy right hand. Kerns should have avoided that one.
Falaris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Falaris.
A good leg kick by Falaris.
Falaris scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falaris moves out of range as Kerns strikes.
A head kick misses from Falaris.
A jab from Falaris does it's job there.
Falaris tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kerns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Falaris slips a straight right by Kerns.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Falaris, right into the meat.
Kerns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Falaris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kerns. Kerns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kerns keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerns swings away with a body shot that misses
and Falaris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Falaris throws a head kick that half lands.
Kerns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Falaris lands with a kick to the temple. Kerns shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kerns swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kerns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falaris was well out of range. Poor timing from Kerns.
Falaris throws a head kick but Kerns moves out of range.
Kerns blocks a head kick by Falaris.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falaris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kerns tries to clinch but Falaris is having none of it.
Kerns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Falaris dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Falaris scores with a head kick.
Falaris throws a sloppy head kick
and Kerns counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Falaris keeping full guard, as Kerns tries to pass.
Falaris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Falaris is looking to stand up but Kerns isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Kerns landing some decent shots from guard.
Kerns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kerns stands and throws Falaris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Falaris is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerns throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Falaris works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Falaris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kerns scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kerns is pressing down on Falaris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Falaris is holding on for now.
Kerns is looking for a kimura but Falaris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kerns to get the leverage.
Jack Kerns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falaris tries to kick Kerns off but Kerns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kerns throwing shots but Falaris is blocking nicely.
Kerns 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.
Kerns working Falaris over with strikes.
Falaris is trying to stand up here but Kerns is controlling him well.
Kerns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Falaris defending well though.
Kerns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Falaris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kerns.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Falaris tries to kick Kerns off but Kerns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerns missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marcus Falaris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Falaris scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kerns manages to mount him!
Kerns breaks from Falaris's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kerns thowing shots but they're missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Kerns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Falaris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 44:49
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:49
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 44:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Falaris!
Marcus Falaris is the new middleweight champion!
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