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MFC 32: His Name Was... PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Finkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finkle has chosen NONE as his entrance music. Nathan Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vadim Finkle's chin.
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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
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nathan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vadim Finkle!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finkle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Finkle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Finkle wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Finkle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Finkle has Jones in his guard.
Finkle is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Finkle looking for a sweep. Not yet Finkle, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Finkle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Finkle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Finkle's head.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Finkle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Finkle looking for a sweep. Not yet Finkle, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones postures up.
Finkle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkle keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finkle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Finkle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Finkle's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones postures up in Finkle's guard and throws a big left but Finkle blocks it.
Finkle is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Finkle misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Finkle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Finkle throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings for the body but Finkle moves out of range.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Finkle counters with a nice body shot.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finkle moves away.
Finkle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones takes a swing at Finkle's ribcage but misses.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Finkle.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones is looking to wear down Finkle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Finkle lands a slapping body shot.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Finkle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Finkle tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Finkle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Finkle goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Finkle but great work by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Finkle dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Finkle misses with a wild body shot.
Finkle missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finkle thows a body shot but no joy.
Finkle throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Finkle throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Finkle misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finkle. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Finkle counters with a straight right hand.
Jones blocks a jab.
Finkle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Finkle. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Finkle thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Finkle is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Finkle scores with a hook.
Finkle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Finkle wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Finkle is breathing heavily.
Finkle is looking for a kimura here.
Finkle is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Finkle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finkle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finkle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Finkle shoots in.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Finkle is just out of range.
Finkle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Finkle counter with a right hand.
Nathan Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finkle takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Finkle sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Finkle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones thows a huge punch but Finkle dodges it nicely.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Finkle trying to control here.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Finkle defends it.
Finkle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nathan Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finkle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Finkle wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Finkle trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Finkle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle connects with a couple of short punches.
Finkle looking to pass the guard.
Finkle looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two 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.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Finkle's head.
Finkle looking for a sweep. Not yet Finkle, not yet.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones distracts Finkle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finkle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Finkle trying to control the position.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finkle is keeping the position for now.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Finkle has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones clinches but Finkle breaks the clinch
and Finkle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Finkle.
Finkle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Finkle thows a big elbow that misses.
Finkle wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Finkle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Finkle throwing strikes but missing.
Finkle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vadim Finkle.
Well Finkle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Finkle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sky Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stonez of Christ. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jason Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sky Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Turner is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop scores with punches from side control.
Turner struggling a bit here.
Turner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bishop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
Turner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bishop.
Bishop missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turner pushes Bishop off looking to stand but Bishop dives back in and keeps control.
Bishop thows a huge punch but Turner dodges it nicely.
Bishop misses with a head shot. Turner uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bishop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Turner throws a push kick but Bishop slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Turner misses with a head kick.
Bishop fails with the takedown.
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick from Turner.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Turner lands a jab-cross combination.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner lands a two punch combo.
Jason Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop misses with a combination
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body.
Bishop misses with a straight right.
Turner feints and then cracks Bishop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bishop down.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Turner circles away easily
and Turner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bishop thinking.
A shot to the body from Bishop misses
and Turner counters with a low kick, right behind Bishop 's knee.
Bishop misses with a body punch
and Turner counters with a straight right hand.
Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bishop looks gassed!
Bishop misses with a hook.
Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turner lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Turner counter with a right hand.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a jab to the body
and Turner makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bishop really felt that one!
Bishop swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Turner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bishop throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Jason Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sky Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turner counters with a three punch combo that has Bishop backing up. Bishop nods at Turner to acknowledge the strikes.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jason Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner stalks Bishop and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bishop's face. Bishop staggers backwards, shaken.
Bishop gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bishop throws out the jab.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.
Bishop is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner cracks Bishop with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Turner!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Statham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfe comes to the cage accompanied by Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi. Wolfe is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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188 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 New York, Dakota Wolfe!
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, Jason Statham!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Statham looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wolfe!
Wolfe is breathing heavily.
Statham has hold of Wolfe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wolfe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Statham is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wolfe to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wolfe shrugs it off.
Statham has hold of Wolfe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wolfe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Statham takes Wolfe's back.
Wolfe fending off the submission attempt from Statham.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Statham is trying to stick to Wolfe's back but Wolfe is turning into Statham. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Statham's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wolfe.
Statham has his foot on Wolfe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wolfe works his way back into a safe position though.
Wolfe is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Statham has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wolfe is looking to defend but Statham has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wolfe! Statham pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wolfe taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jason Statham!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Ashcroft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Alan Ashcroft enters the cage!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cassius Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Ashcroft!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashcroft shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Penn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ashcroft wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Ashcroft is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Penn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Penn tries to improve position but can't.
Ashcroft trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn tries to improve position but can't.
Penn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ashcroft has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Penn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ashcroft's best efforts.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Penn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ashcroft moves away.
Ashcroft decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ashcroft performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ashcroft drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Penn gets back to full guard.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ashcroft defends well.
Ashcroft is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Ashcroft from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashcroft stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Ashcroft from controlling successfully.
Ashcroft trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ashcroft trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Ashcroft slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Ashcroft pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ashcroft trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alan Ashcroft.
Ashcroft tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Penn swivels and escapes.
Ashcroft closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penn circles away.
Penn leaves Ashcroft with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cassius Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Ashcroft.
Ashcroft uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Penn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ashcroft shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashcroft wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well.
Penn gets full guard.
Ashcroft is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Penn has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ashcroft is looking to defend but Penn has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ashcroft! Penn pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ashcroft taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cassius Penn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Shanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mikey trident (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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268 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Shanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, mikey trident!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but trident moves away.
trident lands with a straight right. Shanks didn't see that one coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
trident looks to land a combination but Shanks avoids it well.
Shanks misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Shanks.
Shanks has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shanks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
trident thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Shanks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
trident wants to improve his position but instead Shanks has moved into half guard.
Shanks not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
trident has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shanks is working away from the top position though.
Shanks winds up and cracks trident with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
trident trying to control from the bottom.
trident might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shanks kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shanks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shanks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
trident is trying to maintain the position but Shanks is very close to passing his half guard.
trident is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
trident trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shanks content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Edward Shanks.
A punch combination from trident misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Shanks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
trident throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
trident fails to land with a series of punches.
Shanks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shanks lands in his opponent's guard.
Shanks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
trident tries to roll over but Shanks keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shanks's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
trident is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if trident can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
trident is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shanks is controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Edward Shanks.
Shanks slips a straight right by trident.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shanks slips a straight right by trident.
Shanks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for trident!
trident tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shanks controlling the pace for now.
trident takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
trident should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
trident wants to hold on but Shanks pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Shanks dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
trident uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shanks.
A looping hook to the body misses from trident. Shanks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from trident.
Shanks shoots in for a takedown but trident shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
trident throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shanks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shanks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around trident's waist but trident gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shanks off to one side.
trident throws a right and a left that Shanks avoids nicely.
Shanks throws a jab when trident was well out of range.
Shanks is trying hard to land a takedown here. trident sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Shanks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
trident waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shanks.
Shanks avoids the body shot from trident.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
trident's corner calls for a 1-2. trident obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
trident throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
trident checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shanks dodges the punch combination from trident.
trident fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shanks manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shanks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shanks throws a jab when trident was well out of range.
mikey trident is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shanks blocks a jab.
trident misses with a body shot.
trident tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shanks was well out of range. Poor timing from trident.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shanks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
trident tries to bum rush Shanks with a series of wild strikes but Shanks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shanks shoots in but trident avoids the takedown attempt easily.
trident looks to score with a jab to the body but Shanks is just out of range.
mikey trident has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
trident fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
mikey trident comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shanks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Shanks!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lee Stroud was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Martin!
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, Lee Stroud!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Lee Stroud has been cut.
Stroud avoids the head kick by Martin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Martin.
Martin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stroud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stroud looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin throws a head kick but Stroud moves out of range.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martin scores with a three punch combo!
Martin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stroud walks forward, straight into a front kick from Martin.
Martin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stroud.
Martin scores with a punch to the head.
Martin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stroud's head.
Martin lands a big head kick that sends Stroud tumbling to the mat! Martin takes a step backwards and waves Stroud back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stroud is rocked!
That has opened up Lee Stroud's cut even more.
A nice leg kick lands there from Martin.
Martin lands with a big right hook that stumbles Stroud - he's out on his feet here! Martin follows up with another monster hook that separates Stroud from consciousness! Stroud falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Martin stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Martin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Pekkarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pekkarinen has chosen Elements of Life as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mauri Pekkarinen!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pekkarinen throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Pekkarinen.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt rushes Pekkarinen and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pekkarinen is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.
Hunt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pekkarinen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hunt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pekkarinen counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pekkarinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pekkarinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pekkarinen thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekkarinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Pekkarinen.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pekkarinen can pounce on him.
Good work by Hunt as he checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
Pekkarinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Pekkarinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekkarinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Pekkarinen feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pekkarinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pekkarinen tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Pekkarinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pekkarinen throws a chopping leg kick but Hunt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pekkarinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Hunt.
A big left from Pekkarinen misses.
Hunt sizes up Pekkarinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mauri Pekkarinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt checks a low kick from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekkarinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pekkarinen throws and low kick but Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
A jab from Pekkarinen does it's job there.
Pekkarinen throws a front kick aimed at Hunt's knee but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pekkarinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Pekkarinen.
A lazy body kick from Pekkarinen
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekkarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pekkarinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pekkarinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Pekkarinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pekkarinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses
and Pekkarinen counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Pekkarinen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pekkarinen tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses
and Pekkarinen counters with a low kick, right behind Hunt 's knee.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt checks a low kick from Pekkarinen.
A low kick from Pekkarinen misses
and Hunt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pekkarinen's guard.
Pekkarinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pekkarinen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pekkarinen has escaped and now he's on top!
Pekkarinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pekkarinen has passed into half guard!
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt looking for subs from the bottom but Pekkarinen mounts him!
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pekkarinen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hunt has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hunt is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pekkarinen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hunt has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hunt is trying to escape the mount.
Pekkarinen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pekkarinen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hunt is surviving well by controlling Pekkarinen's body position as best he can.
Pekkarinen goes for an armbar but Hunt turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hunt.
Pekkarinen is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pekkarinen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hunt, into his guard.
Hunt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pekkarinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pekkarinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt has an active guard here but Pekkarinen has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekkarinen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekkarinen is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Hunt is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Hunt flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Pekkarinen anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Hunt and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Pekkarinen slips an arm under Hunt chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Pekkarinen has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Pekkarinen is squeezing on Hunt like an anaconda would it's prey. Hunt fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mauri Pekkarinen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Tripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knuckles's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Curtis Mayfield - Kung Fu. Tripper has chosen TEAR AWAY as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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282 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Tripper!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tripper clinches up against the cage.
Knuckles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knuckles is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knuckles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tripper is keeping busy.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Nice body punch from Tripper.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tripper.
Knuckles blocks an uppercut.
Knuckles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tripper lands a hook that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Tripper misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Knuckles.
Tripper looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Knuckles - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tripper.
Knuckles tries to stall but Tripper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tripper lands a right hand.
Tripper letting Knuckles take a breather here.
A short uppercut from Tripper.
Knuckles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knuckles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knuckles effectively controlling the action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knuckles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Knuckles.
A short right from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Knuckles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles presses Tripper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Knuckles.
The referee calls for Knuckles to work.
Knuckles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knuckles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knuckles trying to stall but Tripper improves his position.
Maybe Knuckles would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Knuckles.
Knuckles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tripper. That did some damage!
Knuckles throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tripper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knuckles looks to land a right hand but Tripper moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tripper drops his hands momentarily and Knuckles takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tripper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knuckles slips a jab from Tripper.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tripper crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Knuckles - the referee stops the clock and Tripper gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Knuckles. Tripper manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Knuckles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knuckles lands with a shot to the body.
Tripper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knuckles misses with a double jab.
Knuckles connects with a nice looking jab.
Knuckles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knuckles cracks Tripper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tripper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knuckles goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Knuckles scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles lands with a nice body punch.
Knuckles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knuckles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tripper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch lands to the side of Tripper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Knuckles.
Knuckles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tripper checks it well.
Knuckles moves out of range as Tripper throws a body kick.
Tripper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knuckles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles forces Tripper back against the cage and clinches.
Knuckles lands a nice shot to the body.
Knuckles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knuckles gets through Tripper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tripper backwards.
Knuckles lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knuckles.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tripper tries to work over Knuckles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knuckles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tripper backwards.
Knuckles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tripper backwards.
Knuckles will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tripper up against the cage.
Tripper can't find room to land a body shot as Knuckles controls the action.
Knuckles stalls.
Knuckles lands a body punch.
Knuckles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knuckles lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knuckles.
Knuckles stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knuckles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Knuckles dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Knuckles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knuckles is looking to slow Tripper down with leg kicks.
Knuckles cracks Tripper with an open hand slap.
Knuckles scores with a head kick.
Tripper is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knuckles.
Jimmy Knuckles is winning the standup battle so far.
Knuckles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knuckles jabs Tripper right on the nose. Tripper blinks but takes it well.
Jab from Knuckles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tripper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knuckles forces Tripper back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Knuckles on the inside.
A short right from Knuckles.
Tripper is breathing heavily.
Tripper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knuckles lands a body punch.
Knuckles is working Tripper over against the cage.
Knuckles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tripper can do to turn this around?
Knuckles trying to control the position but instead, Tripper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knuckles into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Knuckles.
Tripper is trying to break the clinch but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage.
Tripper throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Knuckles.
Knuckles pushes Tripper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles just leaning against Tripper, taking a breather.
Knuckles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tripper backwards.
Knuckles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knuckles.
Knuckles works on Tripper's body with a couple of short punches.
Knuckles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tripper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knuckles stalling against the cage.
Tripper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles stalls.
Knuckles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tripper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles lands a body punch.
Knuckles works on Tripper's body with a couple of short punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tripper as Knuckles tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tripper backwards.
Knuckles is leaning against Tripper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knuckles lands a nice shot to the body.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tripper has a couple of punches blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a hook that snaps the head of Tripper backwards.
Knuckles digs a right hand into Tripper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tripper's gas tank.
Knuckles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jimmy Knuckles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Knuckles.
Knuckles is pushing Tripper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tripper swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles lands an uppercut.
Knuckles trying to control the position but instead, Tripper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knuckles into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Knuckles.
Tripper misses with a body punch.
Knuckles lands a body punch.
Knuckles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knuckles lands with a light punch inside.
Knuckles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tripper is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knuckles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tripper or not.
Knuckles lands a shot to the body.
Knuckles looking to stall.
Knuckles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tripper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tripper has a couple of punches blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands with a right to the head.
Knuckles pushes Tripper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knuckles has Tripper pressed against the cage.
Tripper is trying to break the clinch but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage.
Tripper tries a body shot but Knuckles blocks it.
Knuckles trying to stall but Tripper improves his position.
Knuckles lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Knuckles.
A right handed body shot lands from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tripper backwards.
Tripper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles taking a breather.
Knuckles trying to control the position but instead, Tripper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knuckles into the cage.
Tripper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles presses Tripper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knuckles - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knuckles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tripper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knuckles or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles lands with a light punch inside.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tripper digs a right hand underneath Knuckles's ribcage. Knuckles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knuckles is looking to control Tripper's arms but Tripper gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knuckles has his back to the cage.
Tripper lands an uppercut.
Tripper lands a body shot.
Tripper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knuckles looking to stall.
Tripper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knuckles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Knuckles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Knuckles dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tripper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knuckles swings for the body but Tripper moves out of range.
Knuckles slips a jab and a cross from Tripper.
Knuckles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knuckles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knuckles wants it to stay on the feet.
Knuckles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knuckles scores with a three punch combo!
Nice jab there from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a high kick!
Knuckles scores with a nice right hand.
Tripper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tripper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knuckles tries to clinch but Tripper is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripper shoots for a double leg takedown but Knuckles sprawls well. He's pushed Tripper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knuckles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knuckles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Knuckles.
Jimmy Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knuckles throws a leg kick which misses Tripper's front leg but catches the back leg as Tripper tries to avoid it.
Knuckles listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knuckles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knuckles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knuckles closes the distance and clinches.
Knuckles blocks a body shot from Tripper.
Knuckles gets through Tripper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a right hand.
Tripper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A right handed body shot lands from Knuckles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles has Tripper pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles tries to stall but Tripper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tripper misses with some punches.
Tripper struggles to land a body shot inside as Knuckles controls his hands.
Knuckles pushes Tripper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knuckles lands with a short shot to the head.
Knuckles leaning against his opponent.
Jack Tripper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knuckles lands a hook that snaps the head of Tripper backwards.
Knuckles is stalling here.
Knuckles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knuckles looking to stall.
Knuckles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knuckles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knuckles has Tripper pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Knuckles - that landed with a thud.
Knuckles tries to stall but Tripper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knuckles cracks Tripper with a nice body shot.
Knuckles lands a body punch.
Knuckles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knuckles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knuckles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tripper throws a head punch that misses.
Knuckles lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles stalls.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knuckles.
A short body shot lands from Knuckles as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Knuckles.
A right hook to the body lands for Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a right hand.
Tripper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Knuckles on the inside.
Knuckles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tripper is keeping busy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knuckles.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Knuckles.
Tripper throws a jab but it's blocked by Knuckles.
Tripper throws a sloppy head kick
and Knuckles counters with a good low kick that Tripper was not able to check.
Tripper blocks the body kick.
Knuckles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tripper takes a swing at Knuckles's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tripper swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles with a jab.
Knuckles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tripper is able to avoid easily.
Tripper swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
Tripper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knuckles.
Tripper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knuckles jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knuckles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knuckles cracks the inside of Tripper's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tripper throws the kick towards the body but Knuckles avoids it.
Tripper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tripper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Knuckles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knuckles 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Knuckles!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barney Phife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taranga Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phife comes into the arena with Fernandinho - Mais Alto blaring out of the sound system. Barney Phife had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barney Phife!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taranga Avalon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Phife with that takedown attempt.
Phife fails to land the takedown.
Phife misses with a takedown attempt - Avalon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barney Phife. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phife throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phife staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phife swings for the body but Avalon moves out of range.
Phife shoots for a takedown but Avalon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phife throws a combination. Avalon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Avalon throws a jab when Phife was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phife ducks under a wild hook from Avalon.
Phife closes the distance and clinches up with Avalon, looking for a takedown. Phife pushes Avalon against the cage but Avalon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Phife ducks under a wild hook from Avalon.
Avalon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phife.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Avalon loads up on a big right hand but Phife slips the punch.
Phife throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phife shoots for a takedown but Avalon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phife tries to score a power double leg takedown but Avalon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phife somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Avalon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phife shoots in for a takedown but Avalon shows good takedown defense.
Phife fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avalon manages to avoid it.
Avalon throws a jab when Phife was well out of range.
Phife changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Avalon tries to avoid it but Phife manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Avalon to the ground. Avalon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phife steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avalon.
A nice leg kick lands there from Avalon.
Phife tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avalon was well out of range. Poor timing from Phife.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phife.
Avalon misses with a wild body shot.
Phife misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Avalon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Barney Phife has been cut.
Avalon wants to slow Phife down by chopping away at his legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Avalon as he connects with a hook.
Taranga Avalon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phife on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avalon lands a jab to Phife's midsection.
Phife is breathing heavily.
Avalon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phife misses with a wild body shot.
Phife avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phife has a takedown stuffed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Avalon.
Avalon misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phife staying out of range there.
Phife throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taranga Avalon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Phife's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Avalon throws the left hand but Phife avoids the punch easily.
Avalon with a nice cross.
Phife moves into range and connects with a jab.
Avalon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Phife lands with a good body shot.
Avalon loads up on a big right hand but Phife slips the punch.
Avalon misses with a straight left.
Avalon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phife is looking to wear down Avalon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Avalon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Phife checks it well.
Avalon moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phife sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phife scores with a body shot.
Avalon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phife stuns Avalon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Avalon as Phife shoots in.
No joy there for Phife, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phife uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avalon.
A swing and a miss from Phife.
Avalon takes a swing at Phife's ribcage but misses.
Barney Phife is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon throws out a loose jab but Phife uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phife misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Avalon misses the body punch
and Phife counters with a nice double leg into side control. Avalon won't be happy with that.
Avalon taking a bit of punishment here - Phife scoring with strikes.
The ground and pound from Phife seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Avalon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Phife.
Avalon is letting Phife control him for a moment.
Phife throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phife wants to control but Avalon is keeping him busy.
Phife misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Phife controls the position.
Phife misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phife shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Avalon but Avalon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barney Phife. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avalon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phife shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Avalon as he avoids it easily.
Avalon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Avalon throws a jab but it's blocked by Phife.
Phife throws a big shot that misses.
Avalon is looking to clinch.
Phife walks into a straight right hand from Avalon.
Phife misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phife shoots for a takedown but Avalon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phife misses with a looping right.
Phife looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Taranga Avalon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Barney Phife's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Phife shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Avalon defends it nicely.
Avalon misses with a straight left.
Avalon gets a clinch.
Phife is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Avalon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon is pressed up against the cage. Phife has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Avalon down to the mat. Avalon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barney Phife. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avalon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Phife's calf.
Avalon misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phife misses with a body shot.
Avalon misses with an uppercut. Phife saw that one coming.
Phife staying out of range there.
Phife is trying hard to land a takedown here. Avalon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Phife avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avalon scoring well with a low kick there.
Avalon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taranga Avalon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phife throws a hook to the side of Avalon's head but Avalon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avalon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Phife sprawling to the canvas! Phife rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Avalon finish him?!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phife drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Phife trying to control but Avalon is working from the bottom.
Phife controlling from the top position.
Avalon keeping moving, preventing Phife from controlling successfully.
Phife scoring with some ground and pound.
Phife is looking to work some ground and pound but Avalon has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phife sitting in guard here, content to control.
Phife wants to control from the top but Avalon keeps moving.
Phife throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avalon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Avalon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Phife not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Phife throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avalon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Phife looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Phife has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Barney Phife.
Avalon tries to clinch up but Phife circles away and keeps his distance.
Avalon stuffs the takedown attempt from Phife. Phife gets slowly back to his feet.
Phife throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Avalon.
A swing and a miss from Avalon.
Avalon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phife sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taranga Avalon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Phife's cut.
That's time! Phife's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Avalon tries to clinch up but Phife circles away and keeps his distance.
Phife bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phife swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Avalon.
Phife fails with a takedown attempt.
Phife fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Avalon scores with a nice right hand.
Barney Phife's cut is getting worse.
Phife is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Avalon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Avalon wants to clinch up but Phife keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phife misses with an uppercut. Avalon saw that one coming.
Avalon throws a looping overhand right but Phife ducks down to avoid it.
Avalon connects with a looping right hand.
Avalon throws a lazy right hand but Phife sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phife shoots for a double leg takedown but Avalon sprawls well. He's pushed Phife's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barney Phife. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avalon looks to throw the jab but Phife is out of range.
Phife swings for the body but Avalon moves out of range.
Avalon loads up on a big right hand but Phife slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon looks to score with a jab to the body but Phife is just out of range.
Phife lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Avalon backs up against the cage.
Phife shoots in but no luck this time.
Phife misses with a wild body shot.
Avalon gets caught flat footed, as Phife shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Phife postures up in Avalon's guard and throws a big left but Avalon blocks it.
Phife trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phife pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Avalon is keeping the position for now.
Phife trying to control but Avalon is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon keeping full guard, as Phife tries to pass.
Phife loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Avalon keeping moving, preventing Phife from controlling successfully.
Avalon controls Phife momentarily but Phife frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phife steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avalon.
Phife shoots in but Avalon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phife misses with a two punch combination.
Avalon misses with a straight left.
Phife ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avalon misses with a hook.
Avalon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phife.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Barney Phife will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barney Phife's cut.
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!
Avalon throws a looping overhand right but Phife ducks down to avoid it.
Avalon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Phife counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Avalon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Phife lands a two punch combo.
Phife shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Avalon defends it nicely.
Avalon fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Avalon misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avalon.
Avalon avoids the body shot from Phife.
Avalon throws a big shot that misses.
Avalon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phife.
Avalon misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Avalon looks to throw the jab but Phife is out of range.
Avalon tries to clinch there but Phife circles away.
Phife avoids the body shot from Avalon.
Phife misses with a looping left.
Phife connects with a body shot.
Phife slips under a jab.
Phife drops his hands momentarily and Avalon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Avalon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Avalon wants it to stay on the feet.
Phife slips a straight right by Avalon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phife fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Avalon avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barney Phife. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phife is defended easily by Avalon.
Phife shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phife tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avalon was well out of range. Poor timing from Phife.
Avalon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phife throws a right hand that Avalon ducks under and follows up with a left that Avalon also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Avalon. No joy for Phife on that attempt.
The fighters circling - Avalon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barney Phife has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avalon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Avalon.
Phife shoots for a takedown but Avalon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Avalon looks to throw the jab but Phife is out of range.
Avalon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Avalon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taranga Avalon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Avalon 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taranga Avalon! Taranga Avalon retains his light heavyweight title!
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