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HKFC 42 - Underdogs PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Bearden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Tozi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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283 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rex Bearden!
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, Roberto Tozi!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bearden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tozi was covering up waiting for the punch and Bearden finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tozi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tozi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bearden has passed into half guard!
Bearden thows a huge punch but Tozi dodges it nicely.
Tozi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bearden looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tozi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Bearden there.
Bearden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tozi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bearden.
Bearden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bearden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Bearden there.
Tozi wants to get back to full guard.
Bearden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tozi is pressing down on Bearden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tozi working for a triangle but Bearden defends it easily.
Bearden trying to control but Tozi is working from the bottom.
Tozi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tozi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bearden doesn't defend quickly enough and Tozi has managed to lock this one up! Can Bearden escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tozi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roberto Tozi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Creed Bratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirosvaldo Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bratton comes to the cage accompanied by The Best Of Creed. 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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255 lbs
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255 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Creed Bratton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mirosvaldo Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bratton circles away.
Karelin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bratton.
Karelin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bratton pinned against the cage. Bratton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Karelin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bratton circles away quickly and effectively.
Karelin throws a series of punches but Bratton avoids them all with ease.
Bratton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karelin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bratton controlling the action here.
Karelin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bratton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bratton is looking for a kimura but Karelin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bratton to get the leverage.
Bratton wants to pass to mount but Karelin is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Bratton seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin wants to improve his position but Bratton is controlling well.
Bratton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Karelin is looking for a sweep. Bratton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Creed Bratton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bratton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bratton stands up and beckons Karelin to his feet.
Karelin with a poor takedown
and Bratton counters with a takedown into side control.
Creed Bratton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirosvaldo Karelin.
Karelin looks gassed!
Bratton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bratton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Karelin's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bratton is working Karelin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karelin stops Bratton from passing to mount.
Bratton is chipping away with strikes.
Bratton works to advance to full mount. Karelin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Karelin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bratton controlling from the full mount.
Bratton raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bratton goes for an armbar but Karelin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Karelin.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Bratton is keeping the position.
Bratton wants to stand but Karelin is controlling the position.
Karelin won't allow Bratton to sweep him here.
Karelin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bratton is pulling down on Karelin's head. It's preventing any offense from Karelin, at least for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karelin fails with the takedown
and Bratton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karelin's knee momentarily.
Bratton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bratton 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bratton in particular looking to stall.
Bratton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bratton seems to be working for a kimura but Karelin defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karelin has a hand on Bratton's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bratton takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Creed Bratton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bratton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bratton connects with a leg kick. Karelin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bratton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karelin.
Karelin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bratton with a poor takedown
and Karelin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bratton's guard.
Bratton keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Bratton is keeping the position.
Karelin is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bratton is on top in guard.
Bratton thows a big elbow that misses.
Karelin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bratton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bratton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Karelin is trying to control the position but Bratton postures up.
Bratton is looking to work some ground and pound but Karelin has wrist control.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Bratton controlling him for the moment.
Bratton is looking to work some ground and pound but Karelin has wrist control.
Karelin wants to stand up but Bratton is controlling him.
Bratton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bratton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bratton landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratton gets to his feet - Karelin follows without any prompting.
Karelin throws a shot from downtown. Bratton moves away and avoids it.
Karelin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bratton counters with a body kick that stops Karelin in his tracks momentarily.
Karelin tries to keep at a distance but Bratton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bratton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Karelin regains guard immediately.
Bratton stands and steps away. Karelin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bratton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karelin tries to break free but Bratton pushes him back against the cage.
Bratton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bratton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Karelin is trying to keep an underhook but Bratton manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratton controlling the action here.
Bratton seems to be working for a kimura but Karelin defends the submission attempt.
Bratton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bratton moves into full mount! Karelin won't be happy about that!
Bratton lands a big shot there that rocks Karelin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Creed Bratton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bratton working the ground and pound effectively.
Karelin tries to hold on but Bratton pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bratton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns Karelin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bratton controlling the pace for now.
Bratton dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bratton looking to control but Karelin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bratton has control of Karelin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Karelin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karelin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Creed Bratton 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!
Bratton scores with a takedown into Karelin's guard.
Bratton drops back looking for a leg! Karelin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karelin manages to kick Bratton off! Bratton jumps back into Karelin's guard.
Bratton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Karelin is looking to improve his position.
Bratton is trying to control the action in half guard but Karelin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Bratton seems content to control.
Bratton is looking for a kimura but Karelin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bratton to get the leverage.
Karelin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Bratton there.
Bratton trying to control the pace.
Bratton wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Bratton working the head and body with strikes.
Bratton wants to take a breather but Karelin is having none of it.
Bratton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bratton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bratton with a couple of short strikes.
Karelin is squirming around, avoiding Bratton's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Karelin hang on?
Bratton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bratton tries to control but Karelin wriggling away.
Karelin wants to hold on but Bratton pushes him away.
Bratton unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bratton tries to control but Karelin wriggling away.
Bratton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Karelin looks a forlorn figure.
Karelin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bratton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratton controlling the position easily from mount.
Karelin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karelin regains half guard.
Bratton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bratton working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Karelin looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Bratton! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Creed Bratton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danial Casida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samual Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powers has chosen Saved by the Bell as his entrance music. Samual Powers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danial Casida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samual Powers!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Casida is trying to defend but Powers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Casida is looking to improve his position.
Powers tries to pass to full mount but Casida defends it.
Casida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Powers on the ground.
Powers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Casida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Powers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casida trying to control from the bottom.
Powers stalling.
Powers trying to control from half guard but Casida is working away.
Casida is trying to get back to full guard.
Powers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Casida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Casida desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Powers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Casida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Powers stalling away here and it's allowed Casida to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Powers preventing the sweep.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Casida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casida wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Powers controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers stopping the sweep attempt from Casida.
Casida keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers passes Casida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Powers prevents Casida from improving his position.
Casida holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
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.
Powers slows the pace down in half guard.
Casida is looking for a sweep. Powers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Casida keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Powers throws a head kick that half lands.
Powers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powers throws a head kick that Casida semi-blocks.
Casida looks to score with a jab to the body but Powers is just out of range.
Powers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Casida circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samual Powers 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.
Casida bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Powers's head.
Powers misses with a head kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Powers.
Powers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Casida keeps working.
Casida is trying to control Powers's posture but Powers avoids it.
Casida is looking to regain half guard here but Powers keeps moving and retains side control.
Powers trying to control the action but Casida is working from the bottom.
Casida on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Casida tries to get out of the position.
Casida is trying to control Powers's posture but Powers avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers trying to control the position but Casida is working away.
Casida wants to control but Powers postures up.
Powers controls the position from side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Casida is trying to get back to half guard.
Powers wants to control but Casida is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Samual Powers.
Powers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Casida napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Powers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Powers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Casida is looking to reverse the position.
Casida can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
Casida is trying to control Powers's posture but Powers avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to control but Casida is keeping him busy.
Powers is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Casida is trying to improve his position.
Casida can't do much from the bottom here.
Powers just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Casida tries to improve position but can't.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Powers closes the distance and clinches up with Casida, looking for a takedown. Powers pushes Casida against the cage but Casida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Casida jabs Powers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Casida thows a body shot but no joy.
Casida thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Powers.
Powers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Casida is trying to defend but Powers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Casida keeping control of the position.
Casida wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samual Powers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Casida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Casida sizes up Powers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Casida throws a right hand that Powers ducks under and follows up with a left that Powers also avoids with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Casida, as that shot connected.
Casida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Powers.
Casida punishes Powers's body with a nice straight punch.
Casida checks the leg kick.
Casida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Powers.
Powers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Casida.
Powers shoots in and drives through. Casida sprawls well.
Powers shoots in but Casida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Danial Casida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samual Powers.
Powers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Powers.
Powers working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casida is trying to get back to half guard.
Casida manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Powers controlling the action here.
Powers wants to control but Casida is keeping him busy.
Powers is looking to advance position but Casida won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danial Casida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samual Powers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Powers trying to control the pace.
Samual Powers has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Casida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powers manages to avoid it.
Casida bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Casida with the ground and pound but Powers regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers has his hands clasped together around Casida's back. He's all about the action.
Casida is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Powers!
Powers tries to hold on but Casida pushes him away.
Samual Powers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Casida looking to control but Powers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Powers tries to lock up and control but Casida gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers is working to get back to half guard.
Casida lands a nice shot to the head.
Powers is squirming around, avoiding Casida's attempts to control the action.
Powers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Powers avoids a series of strikes thrown by Casida.
Powers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Casida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Casida raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Casida cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Casida is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers working to try and regain half guard.
Casida lands a heavy elbow.
Powers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Casida wants to control the pace but Powers is squirming around nicely.
Casida pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Casida lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Powers hang on?
Powers tries to lock up and control but Casida gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Casida looking to ground and pound but Powers is blocking nicely.
Casida breaks from Powers's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Casida postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Powers looks a forlorn figure.
Casida throwing strikes but Powers recovers to half guard. A much better position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danial Casida showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Powers 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samual Powers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack - Voodoo. King has chosen Highway to Hell by ACDC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jonah King has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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300 lbs
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316 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shane Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonah King!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by King which made him look bad.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller wants to clinch.
King throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from King misses.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller avoids the body shot from King.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King misses with a straight left.
King misses with a straight left.
King misses the jab.
Jonah King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
King is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
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.
King swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
King misses with a looping left.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
King throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
King throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Miller looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
King lands a jab.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
King with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Miller. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
King throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Miller tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from King.
Miller blocks a jab.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonah King dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
A big right from King misses.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miller.
Jonah King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
King misses with a straight right.
King throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from King.
King throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
King misses with a looping left.
King throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
King throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller slips under a jab from King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from King.
Miller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in King's half guard.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but King defends it.
Miller wants to stand up but King manages to regain full guard.
Miller trying to stand up but can't free himself from King's guard.
Miller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
King is adopting a defensive guard.
Miller won't allow King to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King controlling the position.
King is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
Miller gets to his feet - King follows without any prompting.
King swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King lands with an overhand left.
Miller tries to clinch up.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
King stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Miller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by King.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jonah King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
King looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonah King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King thows a body shot but no joy.
King lands a jab to the nose.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King misses with an uppercut.
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
King stops a takedown attempt from Miller.
King has Miller pressed against the cage.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King stalks Miller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miller's face. Miller staggers backwards, shaken.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Miller slips a jab from King.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.
King misses the shot to the body.
King misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King misses with a looping right.
King swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King cracks Miller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from King misses.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller wants to clinch.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Miller dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
King looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller shoots in but no luck this time.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Shane Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
King scores with the left hand. Miller knows he should have avoided that one.
King throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
King throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Jonah King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Miller.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Some wild striking there from King.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonah King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got King winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonah King!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Long Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Man Bearpig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dong comes to the cage accompanied by Thompson Twins - If You Were Here. Long Dong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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157 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Long Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Man Bearpig!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong gets caught flat footed, as Bearpig shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bearpig working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dong's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong wants to sweep but no luck.
Dong looking to control.
Dong has Bearpig pulled in close to control his posture.
Bearpig wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Bearpig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dong is pulling down on Bearpig's head to control his posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Long Dong wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bearpig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bearpig fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dong sprawls well initially but Bearpig persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong controlling the position for now.
Dong wants to improve his position but Bearpig is controlling well.
Dong is refusing to be controlled, as Bearpig sits in half guard.
Bearpig trying to pass the guard but Dong defending well.
Bearpig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dong is pressing down on Bearpig's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Bearpig from controlling successfully.
Dong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dong looking for a guillotine here but Bearpig defends easily.
Bearpig being controlled here momentarily.
Dong working for a triangle but Bearpig defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dong is on top in guard.
Bearpig controlling the position.
Dong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dong won't allow Bearpig to sweep him here.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Bearpig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Dong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bearpig keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Long Dong just wasn't active enough.
Bearpig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dong tries to clinch but Bearpig moves out of range.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bearpig.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Bearpig dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dong shoots and misses
and Bearpig counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dong's guard now.
Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dong keeping full guard, as Bearpig tries to pass.
Bearpig is looking to work some ground and pound but Dong has wrist control.
Bearpig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bearpig distracts Dong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bearpig must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bearpig tries to free his leg and advance position but Dong is retaining full guard.
Dong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bearpig trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong is trying to keep Bearpig in close.
Bearpig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bearpig wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bearpig trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong is looking to stand up but Bearpig isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Bearpig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bearpig stops Dong from standing up.
Bearpig trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bearpig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dong looking for a sweep. Not yet Dong, not yet.
Dong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bearpig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bearpig trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bearpig being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearpig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Long Dong.
Dong avoids the body shot from Bearpig.
Bearpig swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bearpig counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong wants to get back to full guard.
Bearpig thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dong's head.
Bearpig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bearpig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bearpig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bearpig thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dong is pressing down on Bearpig's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bearpig trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Bearpig throwing strikes from guard but Dong blocks nicely.
Dong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Bearpig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dong wants to clinch
and Bearpig counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bearpig thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dong's head.
Dong looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dong is not content to let Bearpig control the position.
Ground and pound from Bearpig.
Bearpig passes into side control, despite Dong's attempt to control the position.
Man Bearpig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dong looks to move to half guard but instead Bearpig has passed into mount! Damn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearpig punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dong blocking the ground and pound.
Bearpig tries to control but Dong wriggling away.
Dong is trying to escape the mount.
Dong avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bearpig.
Bearpig is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bearpig cracks Dong with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bearpig cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dong avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bearpig.
Bearpig with good strikes from the mount here!
Dong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Bearpig.
The referee warns Dong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dong 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!
Dong taking shots to the head.
Oh Dong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bearpig with the ground and pound from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearpig trying to control but Dong is having none of it.
Bearpig controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Bearpig.
Dong seems to have got his legs back now.
Bearpig thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dong is looking to get to half guard.
Bearpig trying to control but Dong is having none of it.
Long Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bearpig controlling from mount.
Bearpig landing shots from mount.
Dong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Man Bearpig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bearpig 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Man Bearpig!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glass Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Capwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
215 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glass Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Capwell!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong tries a head kick but it misses.
Capwell misses with a wild body shot.
Capwell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bong fails to land with a series of punches.
Capwell fails to land the takedown.
Bong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Capwell misses with an uppercut.
Bong misses with a series of wild punches.
Capwell lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Capwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Capwell misses with a hook.
Capwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bong tries to bum rush Capwell with a series of wild strikes but Capwell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Capwell blocks a head kick by Bong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capwell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Capwell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bong. Bong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Capwell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Capwell throws a big shot that misses.
Capwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bong lands a jab-cross combination.
Capwell throws out a loose jab but Bong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capwell connects with a looping right hand.
Some wild striking there from Bong.
Capwell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Capwell connects with a crisp jab.
Capwell takes a swing at Bong's ribcage but misses.
Bong throws a head kick that misses.
Bong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capwell throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bong was well out of range. Poor timing from Capwell.
Bong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mason Capwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bong ducks under a wild hook from Capwell.
A telegraphed right hand from Capwell misses the target.
Bong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Capwell.
Bong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Capwell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Glass Bong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Capwell.
Bong misses with a body shot.
Capwell throws a big shot that misses.
Glass Bong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bong moves out of range of the strikes.
Capwell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Capwell lands in his opponent's guard.
Capwell is in close to Bong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Capwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Bong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capwell lands a couple of digs.
Capwell with a nice head shot there.
Bong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Capwell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Capwell trying to control but Bong is working from the bottom.
Capwell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Capwell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Capwell scoring with some ground and pound.
Capwell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Capwell pushes down on Bong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Capwell prevents Bong from standing back up.
Bong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Capwell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capwell drops an elbow to the side of Bong's head.
Capwell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bong trying to control but Capwell postures up.
Bong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bong is trying to stand up here but Capwell is controlling him well.
Capwell not doing much here.
Capwell works his way into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Capwell controlling from the full mount.
Bong tries to lock up and control but Capwell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Capwell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good shot there by Capwell.
Bong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Capwell cracks Bong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Bong. Those never looked like landing.
Bong misses with a two punch combination.
Capwell throws a hook but Bong avoids it easily.
Bong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Capwell lands with a hook. Bong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Bong misses the target.
Bong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bong throws a right hand that Capwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Capwell also avoids with ease.
Bong needs to keep his hands up - Capwell had a free shot at his head there.
Capwell scores with a hook to the body. Bong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capwell scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Capwell digs a good body shot into Bong's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Capwell.
Capwell connects with the punch.
Capwell throws a shot to the body.
Capwell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Capwell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Capwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Bong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capwell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Capwell looking to pass the guard.
Bong has momentary wrist control but Capwell slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capwell stands up over Bong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Capwell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capwell cracks Bong with a solid left hand.
Bong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capwell lands a couple of elbows.
Bong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Capwell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Capwell pushes down on Bong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Capwell is nestled in close to Bong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Capwell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Capwell working over Bong with some ground and pound. Bong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Capwell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Capwell prevents Bong from improving his position.
Capwell stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capwell working Bong over with strikes.
Capwell winds up and cracks Bong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Capwell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Capwell trying to control from half guard but Bong is working away.
Capwell lands strikes from half guard.
Bong tries to roll over but Capwell keeps him under control.
Capwell seems to be looking for submissions.
Capwell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capwell wants to control but Bong is keeping him busy.
Bong throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Capwell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Capwell drops an elbow to the side of Bong's head.
Capwell working Bong over with strikes.
Bong trying to control but Capwell postures up.
Bong is trying to stand.
Capwell working Bong over with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capwell wants to control but Bong is keeping him busy.
Bong has one foot on Capwell's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Capwell lands a jab to Bong's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Bong misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Capwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bong slips under a jab.
Capwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Capwell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Glass Bong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Capwell misses with a looping right.
Capwell slips a jab and a cross from Bong.
Mason Capwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Capwell dodges the punch combination from Bong.
Bong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Horrible takedown by Capwell or perhaps it was just good defense by Bong which made him look bad.
Capwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bong.
Capwell throws the left hand but Bong avoids the punch easily.
Capwell lands with a nice body punch.
Bong misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capwell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Capwell lands in his opponent's guard.
Capwell is in close to Bong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Capwell wants to control from the top but Bong keeps moving.
Capwell chips away with some ground and pound.
Capwell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Capwell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Capwell is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capwell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Capwell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Capwell works over Bong with some ground and pound from guard.
Capwell won't allow Bong to sweep him here.
Bong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Capwell passes into side control.
Bong is looking to reverse the position.
Capwell scoring with punches and elbows.
Bong is letting Capwell control him for a moment.
Capwell working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capwell working the body and head with strikes.
Bong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Capwell is controlling him well.
Capwell working the head and body with strikes.
Bong is rocked!
Capwell lands a strong strike to the head of Bong. That's dazed him! Capwell looking to finish here. Bong is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Capwell lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Capwell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beasty Beast Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akimbo Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
274 lbs
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27
267 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beasty Beast Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akimbo Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabbar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beast Beast.
Beast Beast steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jabbar. That one must have hurt.
Beast Beast swings for the body but Jabbar moves out of range.
Jabbar instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jabbar as Beast Beast tries to tie him up.
Beast Beast avoiding damage as Jabbar throws knees to the body.
Jabbar wants a takedown.
Beast Beast slows down the pace here.
Jabbar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Beast Beast lands a shoulder strike.
Jabbar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beast Beast blocks it with crossed arms.
Beast Beast on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beast Beast lands a left hand.
Jabbar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beast Beast lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jabbar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jabbar tries to score a body lock takedown but Beast Beast shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Beasty Beast Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akimbo Jabbar.
Jabbar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beast Beast avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Beast Beast stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jabbar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beast Beast avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jabbar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Beast Beast gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jabbar.
The referee is keeping an eye on Beast Beast - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jabbar tries a knee to the head but Beast Beast blocks it.
Beast Beast is stalling here.
Jabbar wants to get back to striking at distance but Beast Beast won't allow it.
Beast Beast is pressed up against the cage. Jabbar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beast Beast down to the mat. Beast Beast avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beasty Beast Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jabbar slips under a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Beast Beast. No joy for Jabbar on that attempt.
Jabbar slips under a jab.
Beast Beast looks to land a left hand but Jabbar moved out of range nicely.
Beast Beast connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Beast Beast there.
Jabbar blocks a jab.
Beast Beast cracks Jabbar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Beast Beast.
Beast Beast throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Beast Beast.
Beast Beast throws out a loose jab but Jabbar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jabbar doesn't manage to clinch there - Beast Beast circles away.
Jabbar fails to land the takedown.
Beast Beast lands with an uppercut that bounces Jabbar off the cage and back into rage.
Jabbar tries to clinch but Beast Beast is having none of it.
Beast Beast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast Beast throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Jabbar there.
Beast Beast swats away the attempt to clinch by Jabbar.
Jabbar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beasty Beast Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast Beast throws a one two combo.
Jabbar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beast Beast.
Beast Beast misses with a hook. Jabbar ducked under it nicely.
Beast Beast misses with a hook. Jabbar ducked under it nicely.
Beast Beast misses the jab.
A big right from Beast Beast misses.
Jabbar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jabbar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beast Beast scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast Beast throws a shot from downtown. Jabbar moves away and avoids it.
Beast Beast throws a jab when Jabbar was well out of range.
Beast Beast throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beast Beast lands with an uppercut that bounces Jabbar off the cage and back into rage.
The crowd cheers as Beast Beast lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jabbar doesn't seem phased though.
Beast Beast is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Beast Beast throws a shot from downtown. Jabbar moves away and avoids it.
Jabbar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beast Beast moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jabbar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beast Beast as he jumps to the side.
Beast Beast misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beasty Beast Beast dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jabbar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Beast Beast manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jabbar wants to clinch up but Beast Beast keeps it at a distance.
Beast Beast loads up on a big right hand but Jabbar slips the punch.
Beast Beast misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jabbar tries to clinch up.
Beast Beast swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beast Beast throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jabbar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jabbar.
Jabbar misses with a knee to the head.
Jabbar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jabbar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beasty Beast Beast is winning the standup battle so far.
Jabbar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jabbar manages to break the clinch.
Beast Beast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jabbar.
Jabbar moves out of range of the strikes.
Jabbar tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast Beast looks to land a left hand but Jabbar moved out of range nicely.
Jabbar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jabbar fails with the takedown.
Jabbar blocks a jab.
Beast Beast keeps the fight on the outside.
Beast Beast is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Beast Beast misses its intended target.
Jabbar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jabbar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beast Beast swivels and escapes.
Jabbar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Jabbar.
Beast Beast avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jabbar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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.
Jabbar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jabbar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beast Beast swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beast Beast lands with a shot to the body.
Jabbar ducks under a wild hook from Beast Beast.
Beast Beast misses with a body punch
and Jabbar counters with a takedown into side control.
Jabbar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Beast Beast is avoiding damage well.
Jabbar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beast Beast has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jabbar working away.
Beast Beast is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jabbar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beast Beast moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Beast Beast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jabbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jabbar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jabbar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jabbar trying to control but Beast Beast is working from the bottom.
Beast Beast is trying to keep Jabbar in close.
Beast Beast on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beast Beast tries to get out of the position.
Jabbar with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four 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.
Jabbar postures up in Beast Beast's guard and throws a big left but Beast Beast blocks it.
Jabbar throwing strikes from guard but Beast Beast blocks nicely.
Jabbar postures up.
Beast Beast keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully.
Beast Beast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jabbar tries to clinch but Beast Beast is having none of it.
Beast Beast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jabbar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beast Beast.
Jabbar throws a nice head kick!
Jabbar moves out of range as Beast Beast strikes.
Jabbar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akimbo Jabbar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Beast Beast's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jabbar misses with a takedown attempt - Beast Beast sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beast Beast throws a big shot that misses.
Beast Beast throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jabbar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Beast Beast manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beast Beast throws the left hand but Jabbar avoids the punch easily.
Jabbar doesn't manage to clinch there - Beast Beast circles away.
Beast Beast cracks Jabbar with a good jab.
Akimbo Jabbar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Beast Beast misses.
Beast Beast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jabbar dives in and grabs Beast Beast's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beast Beast pushes down on Jabbar's head and hops out.
Jabbar slips a jab from Beast Beast.
A big left from Beast Beast misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast Beast misses with a body shot
and Jabbar counters by clinching up.
Beast Beast wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jabbar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beast Beast avoids it.
Beast Beast is looking to control Jabbar's arms but Jabbar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beast Beast has his back to the cage.
Jabbar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Beast Beast does no damage.
Jabbar doesn't manage to clinch there - Beast Beast circles away.
Beast Beast misses the jab.
Beast Beast misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jabbar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jabbar throws a head kick that half lands.
Beast Beast throws the left hand but Jabbar avoids the punch easily.
Beast Beast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jabbar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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.
Jabbar dives in and grabs Beast Beast's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beast Beast pushes down on Jabbar's head and hops out.
Beasty Beast Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akimbo Jabbar.
Jabbar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beast Beast moves forwards but Jabbar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beast Beast connects with a nice looking jab.
Jabbar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beast Beast as he avoids it easily.
Jabbar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jabbar throws a sloppy head kick and Beast Beast moves out of range easily.
Beast Beast slaps away a takedown attempt from Jabbar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jabbar defending well as Beast Beast loads up on a big left hand.
Beast Beast throws a big shot that misses.
Beast Beast just misses with a punch to the body.
Beast Beast missing with a left hand there. Jabbar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jabbar tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar moves into the clinch.
Beast Beast misses with some punches.
Jabbar jumps guard but Beast Beast stands there with Jabbar around his waist. Jabbar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jabbar has Beast Beast pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Jabbar.
A body shot lands from Beast Beast.
Beast Beast stalling against the cage.
Jabbar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beast Beast lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jabbar breaks from the clinch.
Jabbar blocks a jab.
Beast Beast misses with a wild combination.
Beast Beast misses with a body punch
and Jabbar counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jabbar slips a straight right by Beast Beast.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast Beast throws a hook to the side of Jabbar's head but Jabbar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beast Beast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jabbar lands a two punch combo.
Beast Beast blocks a head kick by Jabbar.
Jabbar is looking to clinch but Beast Beast is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Jabbar or perhaps it was just good defense by Beast Beast which made him look bad.
Jabbar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beast Beast.
Beast Beast misses with a body punch
and Jabbar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jabbar.
Beast Beast is trying to break free.
Jabbar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jabbar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beast Beast is defending well for now.
Beast Beast holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Beast Beast avoiding damage as Jabbar throws knees to the body.
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 Beasty Beast Beast.
I think Beast Beast 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beasty Beast Beast!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Rentz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo FINITO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
140 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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148 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Rentz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo FINITO!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FINITO looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
FINITO stuffs the takedown attempt from Rentz. Rentz gets slowly back to his feet.
Rentz fails with the takedown.
FINITO throws a lazy right hand but Rentz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
FINITO lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rentz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rentz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rentz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rentz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. FINITO knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rentz wants to control but FINITO is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FINITO is trying to control Rentz's posture but Rentz avoids it.
Rentz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rentz working the strikes but FINITO uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rentz is working for a kimura but FINITO is defending it quite comfortably.
FINITO moves into full guard.
Rentz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as FINITO works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rentz postures up in FINITO's guard and throws a big left but FINITO blocks it.
Rentz drops back looking for a leg! FINITO is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and FINITO manages to kick Rentz off! Rentz jumps back into FINITO's guard.
Rentz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rentz stopping the sweep attempt from FINITO.
Rentz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rentz 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.
FINITO keeping full guard, as Rentz tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
FINITO is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rentz looking to pass the guard.
Rentz trying to control the position from guard on top but FINITO is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rentz preventing the sweep.
Rentz drops back looking for a leg! FINITO is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and FINITO manages to kick Rentz off! Rentz jumps back into FINITO's guard.
FINITO really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rentz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rentz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four 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.
Rentz pushing down on FINITO's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rentz working over FINITO with some ground and pound. FINITO looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
FINITO tries to roll over but Rentz keeps him under control.
FINITO keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rentz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. FINITO doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rentz.
Rentz is trying to control. FINITO wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Rentz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rentz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by FINITO.
Rentz avoids the body shot from FINITO.
Rentz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but FINITO avoids it really well and circles away.
Rentz shoots in and drives through. FINITO sprawls well.
FINITO lands a right hook to the body.
FINITO fails to land with a series of punches.
Rentz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from FINITO.
FINITO looks to land a combination but Rentz avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FINITO missing with a left hand there. Rentz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rentz tries a low kick but FINITO avoids it.
FINITO throws a series of punches but Rentz avoids them all with ease.
FINITO misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rentz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rentz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so FINITO is just riding it out for now. Rentz eventually gives up the hold.
Rentz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but FINITO sees it coming and defends easily.
Rentz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed FINITO's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rentz seems to be looking for submissions.
Rentz controlling the action here.
Rentz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rentz stands up out of the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rentz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
FINITO keeping full guard, as Rentz tries to pass.
Rentz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
FINITO looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rentz is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rentz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rentz pushing down on FINITO's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rentz is looking to advance position but FINITO won't allow it.
Rentz seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rentz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rentz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
FINITO is defending against the submission attempts here by Rentz.
Rentz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
FINITO trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Rentz 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!
FINITO with a body punch. A glancing blow.
FINITO works over Rentz's head and body with a nice combination.
FINITO throws a series of punches but Rentz avoids them all with ease.
FINITO displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rentz.
Sloppy strikes from FINITO. Those never looked like landing.
Rentz shoots in but no luck this time.
Rentz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rentz shoots in and drives through. FINITO sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Rentz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Rentz or perhaps it was just good defense by FINITO which made him look bad.
FINITO is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rentz rather than just go for the knockout.
Rentz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. FINITO defends it nicely.
FINITO misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FINITO misses with a wild combination.
FINITO throws a right and a left that Rentz avoids nicely.
Rentz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rentz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
FINITO throws a body punch but Rentz moves out of range.
FINITO slaps away a takedown attempt from Rentz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rentz walks into a jab.
Rentz fails to land the takedown.
A low kick from FINITO is predictable there
and Rentz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
FINITO has a hand on Rentz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rentz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rentz looking to ground and pound but FINITO is blocking nicely.
Rentz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
FINITO is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rentz is working for a guillotine from mount but FINITO frees his head quite easily.
FINITO keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rentz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but FINITO is surviving well by controlling Rentz's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FINITO tries to hold on but Rentz postures up.
FINITO avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rentz.
Rentz has control of FINITO's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and FINITO regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rentz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rentz fails to advance to FINITO's back.
FINITO is desperately trying to improve his position but Rentz has a good base and remains in mount.
Rentz is working for a guillotine from mount but FINITO frees his head quite easily.
Rentz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ricardo FINITO has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Rentz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rentz lands a nice shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Rentz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rentz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Rentz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Brogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holla Back (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Brogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Holla Back!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Back is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brogan.
Back takes a swing at Brogan's ribcage but misses.
Brogan misses with a kick to the body.
Brogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Back scores with a jab to the jaw.
Back lands a big head kick that sends Brogan to the canvas! Back follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holla Back!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lewis McMurray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Rejo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rejo has chosen Let me hear you SCREAM as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Lewis McMurray has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lewis McMurray seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lewis McMurray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Rejo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMurray tests Rejo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McMurray keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rejo shoots in for a double leg but McMurray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab-cross combination lands for McMurray and sends Rejo crashing to the mat! McMurray follows him down to the mat - Rejo regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Rejo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McMurray scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rejo 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!
Nice strikes from McMurray there.
Rejo is still in real trouble! Can McMurray finish him?
Rejo tries to get to full guard but McMurray has control of the leg.
McMurray will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McMurray lands a big elbow - Rejo is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for McMurray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis McMurray!
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