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FFS 9: Avon Park PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Bonito (ranked 6099 p4p, 20920 weight class) and Luciano Violante (ranked 514 p4p, 624 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Bonito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luciano Violante!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Violante moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bonito has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bonito misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bonito.
Bonito using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Bonito scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Violante fails to land.
Violante lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Violante has a couple of punches blocked by Bonito.
Bonito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bonito obliges.
Violante takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Violante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Violante has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Violante tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bonito managing to block the knees to the body from Violante.
Bonito managing to block the knees to the body from Violante.
Violante struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonito controls his hands.
Bonito tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Violante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonito tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bonito lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Violante takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bonito connects with a knee to the head.
Violante misses with a knee to the head.
Violante lands a nice uppercut.
Bonito looking to throw knees to the head but Violante is blocking nicely.
Bonito with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bonito blocks the elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Bonito.
Bonito has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Violante clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonito has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Violante's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonito'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.
Further stalling from Bonito.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Bonito showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonito 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 10:9
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Bonito!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kofi Jamay (ranked 7052 p4p, 7002 weight class) and Mehdi Kanaani (ranked 490 p4p, 488 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kofi Jamay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehdi Kanaani!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanaani connects with the punch.
Kanaani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jamay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kanaani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kanaani connects with a body shot that sends Jamay's belly button to the back.
Kanaani looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jamay throws an overhand right that lands on Kanaani's shoulder, as Kanaani tries to avoid the shot.
Kanaani lands with a nice body punch.
Kanaani displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jamay.
Jamay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kanaani now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jamay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kanaani sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jamay throws an off balance right hand
and Kanaani counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Jamay.
Kanaani cracks Jamay with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jamay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kanaani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jamay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kanaani avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kofi Jamay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanaani connects with a right hand. Jamay shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kanaani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donk. Kanaani catches Jamay right on the button with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Kanaani.
Kanaani lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Kanaani.
Kanaani cracks Jamay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jamay looks to land a combination but Kanaani avoids it well.
Jamay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot lands for Kanaani.
Jamay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kanaani finds it's way round the side to connect with Jamay's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamay misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kanaani to counter with a crisp jab.
Jamay tries to land a leg kick but Kanaani saw it coming and moves away.
Jamay fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kanaani lands with a nice body punch.
Jamay moves to clinch but Kanaani breaks away
and Kanaani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jamay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jamay tries to move into range but Kanaani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani slips a jab and a cross from Jamay.
Kanaani throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jamay on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kanaani.
Jamay swings widly with a right hand
and Kanaani counters with a nice uppercut.
Kanaani pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jamay back to the ropes. Kanaani follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jamay. Kanaani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kanaani lands with a cross.
Kanaani lands a slapping body shot.
Jamay shoots in for a double leg but Kanaani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jamay looks to land a combination but Kanaani avoids it well.
Kanaani with a hook.
Kanaani scores with a punch to the head.
Jamay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jamay shoots for a takedown but Kanaani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kanaani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jamay.
Jamay is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kanaani lands a jab to the nose.
Jamay misses with a right hand
and Kanaani counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jamay throws a series of punches but Kanaani avoids them all with ease.
Kanaani bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kanaani connects with a right hand. Jamay shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mehdi Kanaani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kanaani 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 9:10
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 9:10
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mehdi Kanaani!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Triman Connor (ranked 5158 p4p, 6177 weight class) and Andre Powell (ranked 476 p4p, 507 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Triman Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Powell!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Powell counters with a two punch combo.
Connor looks to land a body kick but Powell moved away.
A jab lands there for Powell.
 Connor is rocked!
 It looks like Triman Connor has been cut.
Connor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Connor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Connor is breathing heavily.
Powell drops Connor with a big left hand! Connor is injured, injured bad! Powell jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Powell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Barnes (ranked 5933 p4p, 4515 weight class) and Shane Vaughan (ranked 558 p4p, 494 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Vaughan !
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vaughan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vaughan .
Vaughan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnes drops his hands momentarily. Vaughan doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Barnes staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Barnes doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Vaughan !
In his post fight interview, Shane Vaughan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sunshine Okafor (ranked 4244 p4p, 6931 weight class) and Emilio Rogers (ranked 421 p4p, 550 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sunshine Okafor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emilio Rogers!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Okafor.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Rogers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rogers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okafor misses with a wild combination.
Rogers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Okafor.
Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Okafor circles away.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
Rogers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Rogers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch but Okafor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rogers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Rogers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogers staying out of range there.
Okafor sets himself, and Rogers steps forward looking for the clinch! Okafor avoids it this time.
Rogers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rogers wants to clinch.
Okafor swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Okafor missing with a left hand there. Rogers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor lands a nice shot to the body.
Rogers blocks a jab.
Okafor throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Rogers tries to clinch there but Okafor circles away.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
Rogers slips under a jab.
Okafor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Okafor is looking to chop away at Rogers's legs.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it.
Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Okafor circles away.
A big right from Okafor misses.
Sunshine Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rogers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Rogers moved out of range.
Rogers moves in looking to clinch but Okafor pushes him off.
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rogers tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Okafor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rogers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers wants to counter with a clinch but Okafor pushes him away.
Rogers tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Okafor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers moves forwards but Okafor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor is looking to chop away at Rogers's legs.
A low kick lands for Okafor.
Rogers tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Okafor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okafor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okafor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Okafor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogers tries to clinch but Okafor moves out of range.
Rogers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okafor can pounce on him.
Rogers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rogers tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Okafor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sunshine Okafor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Okafor 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 10:8
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 10:8
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 10:8
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunshine Okafor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Archy Banoffee (ranked 5357 p4p, 4311 weight class) and Anike Chukwu (ranked 493 p4p, 426 weight class). Banoffee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bad Reputation. 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 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Archy Banoffee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anike Chukwu!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Chukwu. That snapped Banoffee's head back.
Chukwu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chukwu cracks Banoffee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Banoffee blocks a jab.
Chukwu loads up on a big right hand but Banoffee slips the punch.
Banoffee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chukwu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Banoffee's head.
Banoffee misses with a straight right.
Banoffee drops Chukwu with a beautiful combination! Chukwu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Banoffee is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Chukwu.
Banoffee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chukwu throws out the jab.
Chukwu keeps the fight on the outside.
Banoffee throws the left hand but Chukwu avoids the punch easily.
Chukwu throws a leg kick which misses Banoffee's front leg but catches the back leg as Banoffee tries to avoid it.
Banoffee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Banoffee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chukwu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banoffee momentarily.
Banoffee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chukwu.
Chukwu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banoffee misses with a looping right.
Banoffee stuns Chukwu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chukwu looks to land a left hand but Banoffee moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Chukwu.
Banoffee blocks a head kick by Chukwu.
Banoffee throwing a counter right hand but Chukwu manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chukwu.
Banoffee slips a jab and a cross from Chukwu.
Chukwu connects with an inside leg kick.
Banoffee cracks Chukwu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Chukwu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Banoffee finish him?
 Chukwu is rocked!
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!
Chukwu scores with the left hand. Banoffee knows he should have avoided that one.
Banoffee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chukwu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chukwu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Banoffee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Chukwu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banoffee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chukwu throws a shot from downtown. Banoffee moves away and avoids it.
Banoffee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banoffee staying out of range there.
Banoffee throwing a counter right hand but Chukwu manages to avoid it.
Chukwu is looking to slow Banoffee down with leg kicks.
Chukwu tries a head kick but it misses.
Banoffee misses with a looping right.
Banoffee moves out of range as Chukwu strikes.
Banoffee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chukwu is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Chukwu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chukwu connects with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Chukwu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chukwu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Banoffee misses.
Banoffee sends Chukwu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Banoffee is motioning to the referee to let Chukwu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Chukwu is still on wobbly legs! Can Banoffee finish him?
A swing and a miss from Chukwu.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Archy Banoffee.
Well Banoffee 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 9:10
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 10:9
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Archy Banoffee!
Archy Banoffee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 3859 p4p, 7378 weight class) and John Wick (ranked 446 p4p, 637 weight class). Wilfred Ainsworth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wick!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ainsworth cracks Wick with a good jab.
Wick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ainsworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ainsworth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wick tries to move into range but Ainsworth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ainsworth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ainsworth lands with a short shot to the head.
Wick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wick blocking some punches.
Ainsworth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body.
Wick wants to take the fight to the mat but Ainsworth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ainsworth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ainsworth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ainsworth lands with a left to the head.
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!
Ainsworth lands a right hand.
Wick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ainsworth smiles and moves away.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Wick moves his leg out of the way.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Wick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wick gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ainsworth gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Wick is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilfred Ainsworth!
In his post fight interview, Wilfred Ainsworth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Slamcock (ranked 3391 p4p, 6913 weight class) and Sam Winchester (ranked 393 p4p, 608 weight class). Tito Slamcock has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Slamcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slamcock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Winchester.
A combination from Slamcock does no damage.
Winchester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slamcock manages to avoid it.
Winchester scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winchester. Slamcock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slamcock throwing a counter right hand but Winchester manages to avoid it.
Winchester gets a clinch.
Winchester drops Slamcock with a big knee straight up the middle! Slamcock is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Tito Slamcock has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winchester clinches with his opponent.
Winchester has Slamcock pressed up against the ropes in a tight Thai clinch. Slamcock is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Winchester - that's hurt Slamcock badly! Oh, another knee lands and Slamcock is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Slamcock doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sam Winchester!
Sam Winchester seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Mills (ranked 6127 p4p, 3590 weight class) and William Bonny (ranked 567 p4p, 410 weight class). William Bonny has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edward Mills's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edward Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Bonny!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills loads up on a big right hand but Bonny slips the punch.
Bonny tries to clinch but Mills moves out of range.
Bonny looks to land a combination. Mills sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mills looks to throw the jab but Bonny is out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mills tries to stall but Bonny uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mills misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Bonny scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mills misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonny is leaning against Mills and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mills is trying to break the clinch but Bonny has him pressed against the ropes.
Bonny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonny blocks an uppercut.
Mills tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonny's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonny.
Stalling in the clinch from Bonny.
Bonny pushes Mills back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonny.
A short uppercut from Bonny.
Mills tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonny's elbow.
Bonny lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonny blocking some punches.
Mills misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mills misses with some punches.
Mills blocks a body shot from Bonny.
Mills is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Bonny swings wildly with an uppercut but Mills uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mills misses with some punches.
Mills tries to circle away but Bonny has him pinned against the ropes.
Mills swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bonny prevents a body shot from Mills.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mills misses with a body punch.
Bonny tries to stall but Mills uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mills misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Bonny.
Bonny is working Mills over against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonny lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mills takes a shot to the head.
Bonny lands a body punch.
Bonny lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Bonny.
Mills taking a breather.
Mills tries to circle away but Bonny has him pinned against the ropes.
Mills throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mills lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mills working aggressively here.
Bonny blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bonny.
Bonny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bonny presses Mills against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Bonny.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonny digs a right hand underneath Mills's ribcage. Mills let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mills looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bonny lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonny lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Bonny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bonny 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 9:10
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Bonny!
William Bonny bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Callaway (ranked 7363 p4p, 3011 weight class) and Anthony Wayne (ranked 555 p4p, 325 weight class). Wayne has chosen Edge Of A Revolution- Nickelback as his entrance music. Anthony Wayne has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark Callaway's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 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 London, Mark Callaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wayne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Callaway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wayne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Callaway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wayne with a nice calf kick.
Callaway wants to clinch up but Wayne keeps it at a distance.
Wayne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Callaway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Callaway tries to clinch up but Wayne circles away and keeps his distance.
Callaway doesn't manage to clinch there - Wayne circles away.
Wayne counters with a body kick.
Callaway doesn't manage to clinch there - Wayne circles away.
Wayne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Callaway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wayne counters with a solid body kick.
A shot to the liver by Wayne. Beautiful body shot.
Callaway really is a fat lump.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Callaway drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Wayne follows Callaway to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Wayne!
After the fight, Anthony Wayne was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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