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UPG 17: Nuclear PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Kivel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Cyril Kivel has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cyril Kivel seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cyril Kivel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Summers!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivel fails to land with a series of punches.
Kivel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Scott Summers has been cut.
Kivel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kivel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Kivel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Summers throws a jab when Kivel was well out of range.
Kivel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Summers is rocked!
Kivel throws a series of punches but Summers moves out of range.
Summers is still on wobbly legs! Can Kivel finish him?
Kivel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Summers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kivel.
Kivel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kivel fails to land with a series of punches.
Summers seems to have recovered his senses.
Summers shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kivel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivel keeping full guard, as Summers tries to pass.
Kivel is looking to stand up but Summers isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Summers trying to control the position from guard on top but Kivel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Summers is pushing down on Kivel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kivel is fighting to maintain full guard but Summers has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Summers passes to side control.
Summers trying to control the position but Kivel is working away.
Summers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers trying to control the action but Kivel is working from the bottom.
Summers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Summers prevents Kivel from escaping the position.
Summers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kivel keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Summers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kivel kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cyril Kivel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Summers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Summers dodges the punch combination from Kivel.
Kivel scores with a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kivel moves out of range as Summers strikes.
Summers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kivel tries to bum rush Summers with a series of wild strikes but Summers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kivel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Summers manages to avoid it.
Kivel tries to clinch there but Summers circles away.
Summers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kivel was well out of range. Poor timing from Summers.
Summers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kivel misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers throws the left hand but Kivel avoids the punch easily.
Kivel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kivel.
Kivel misses with a low kick.
Summers ducks right into an uppercut from Kivel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers takes a swing at Kivel's ribcage but misses.
Cyril Kivel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kivel defending well as Summers loads up on a big left hand.
Kivel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Summers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kivel connects with a right hand. Summers shakes it off.
Summers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kivel checks it well.
A jab from Summers misses.
Kivel tries to clinch but Summers moves out of range.
Summers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kivel but Kivel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Summers takes a swing at Kivel's ribcage but misses.
Kivel misses with a wild combination.
Kivel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Summers scores with a jab.
It looks like Cyril Kivel has been cut.
Summers moves out of range of the leg kick from Kivel.
Kivel misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivel fails to land with a series of punches.
Summers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kivel.
Summers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kivel as he jumps to the side.
Cyril Kivel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Summers.
Summers cracks Kivel with a good jab.
Summers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kivel avoids it really well and circles away.
Kivel takes one on the button.
Cyril Kivel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Summers checks a low kick from Kivel.
Summers looks to score with a jab to the body but Kivel is just out of range.
A punch combination from Kivel misses.
Summers dodges the punch combination from Kivel.
Nice body punch from Summers.
Summers misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kivel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Summers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left lands for Summers.
Summers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Summers tries to land a leg kick but Kivel saw it coming and moves away.
Kivel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kivel feints a jab promting Summers to slip. Kivel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Summers slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cyril Kivel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kivel misses with a hook. Summers ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Summers misses the target.
Kivel wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Kivel. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivel misses with a looping left.
Summers connects with a body shot.
Summers throws a leg kick but Kivel moved away.
Summers stuns Kivel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Summers connects with a single shot there.
A punch combination from Kivel misses.
Kivel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Summers connects with a body shot.
Summers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kivel misses the jab.
Kivel misses with a double jab
and Summers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kivel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kivel throws a leg kick but Summers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kivel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Summers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Kivel does no damage.
Summers throws a shot from downtown. Kivel moves away and avoids it.
Kivel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Summers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Summers misses with a looping left.
Kivel loads up on a big right hand but Summers slips the punch.
Kivel lands with a right hand.
Kivel tries to clinch there but Summers circles away.
Kivel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Summers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Summers looks to land a right hand but Kivel moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kivel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Summers. Kivel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kivel ducks under a wild hook from Summers.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kivel slips a straight right by Summers.
Summers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kivel.
A jab from Summers misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivel lands a jab-cross combination.
Kivel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scott Summers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Summers's corner calls for a 1-2. Summers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Summers digs a good body shot into Kivel's ribs.
Summers cracks Kivel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Summers scores with a nice right hand.
Kivel misses with the combination.
Summers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Summers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivel scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Summers manages to mount him!
Summers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Summers has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.
Summers tries to control but Kivel wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Summers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Summers 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Summers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Burt Genson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles Myrmidon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burt Genson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Burt Genson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Achilles Myrmidon!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myrmidon clinches up against the cage.
Myrmidon looking for a takedown.
Myrmidon is looking to control Genson's arms but Genson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Myrmidon has his back to the cage.
Myrmidon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Genson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Genson swinging wildly here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Genson!
Myrmidon wants to clinch.
Myrmidon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Genson circles away quickly and effectively.
Myrmidon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Genson sprawls well. Genson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Myrmidon gets slowly back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Myrmidon.
Myrmidon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Genson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Myrmidon's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myrmidon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Genson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Myrmidon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Myrmidon is looking to take a break and control but Genson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Genson has one foot on Myrmidon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Myrmidon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Myrmidon is trying to break the clinch but Genson is controlling him.
Myrmidon breaks from the clinch.
Genson misses with a low kick as Myrmidon jumps back.
Myrmidon is looking to clinch but Genson is avoiding it.
Myrmidon tries to close the distance and clinch but Genson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Myrmidon forces Genson back against the cage and clinches.
Myrmidon is trying to force a seperation but Genson has the dominant position.
Genson keeps control of Myrmidon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Genson breaks from the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Myrmidon.
Genson is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myrmidon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Genson down.
Myrmidon is looking to take a break and control but Genson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Genson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Myrmidon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Myrmidon trying to control the action but Genson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Genson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achilles Myrmidon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Myrmidon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Genson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Genson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Myrmidon counter with a right hand.
Myrmidon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Genson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Myrmidon's knee momentarily.
Myrmidon tries to clinch up.
Myrmidon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Genson, pushing him back against the cage.
Myrmidon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Genson has him pressed against the cage.
Myrmidon breaks from the clinch.
Myrmidon moves to clinch but Genson breaks away
and Genson counters with a head kick.
Myrmidon tries to clinch but Genson is having none of it.
Genson tries to keep at a distance but Myrmidon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Myrmidon manages to break the clinch.
Myrmidon shoots in for a takedown but Genson shows good takedown defense.
Genson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Genson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Myrmidon.
Genson lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burt Genson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Achilles Myrmidon.
Myrmidon gets a clinch.
Myrmidon manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Myrmidon blocks the low kick.
Genson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Genson swinging wildly here.
Good shot there by Genson.
Genson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Myrmidon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Genson's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Myrmidon wants to control from the top but Genson keeps moving.
Myrmidon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Genson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myrmidon is looking to work some ground and pound but Genson has wrist control.
Myrmidon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Genson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Genson lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice body kick from Genson.
Myrmidon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Genson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Myrmidon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myrmidon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Genson letting Myrmidon take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Myrmidon.
Myrmidon is looking to break free of the clinch but Genson has double underhooks.
Genson has had enough of the clinch but Myrmidon keeps him there for the moment.
Myrmidon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Myrmidon misses with a body punch.
Genson is trying to break the clinch but Myrmidon is controlling him.
Myrmidon tries a body shot but Genson blocks it.
Myrmidon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Myrmidon moves in looking to clinch but Genson pushes him off.
Genson misses with a double jab
and Myrmidon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Myrmidon.
Myrmidon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Myrmidon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Genson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Myrmidon has Genson in his guard.
Myrmidon keeping full guard, as Genson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myrmidon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Genson distracts Myrmidon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Myrmidon keeping moving, preventing Genson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genson looking to sit in guard and control but Myrmidon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myrmidon throwing strikes from guard but Genson blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achilles Myrmidon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Myrmidon is looking to clinch.
Myrmidon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Genson as he avoids it easily.
Myrmidon slips under a jab.
Genson misses with a wild combination.
Myrmidon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Genson throws a right and a left that Myrmidon avoids nicely.
Burt Genson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Genson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Myrmidon back to the cage. Genson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Myrmidon misses with a takedown attempt - Genson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Myrmidon throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genson catches Myrmidon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Myrmidon is looking to clinch but Genson is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Genson dodges the punch combination from Myrmidon.
Genson checks a leg kick.
Genson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myrmidon wants to clinch but Genson slips to the side
and Genson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Myrmidon's knee momentarily.
Myrmidon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Myrmidon has had enough of the clinch but Genson keeps him there for the moment.
Genson wants to get back to striking at distance but Myrmidon won't allow it.
Genson has Myrmidon pressed against the cage, preventing Myrmidon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Myrmidon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Myrmidon is trying to break the clinch but Genson is controlling him.
Myrmidon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Genson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Myrmidon feints and as Genson raises his hands in defense, Myrmidon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Myrmidon wants to control from the top but Genson keeps moving.
Genson wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genson blocks a head kick by Myrmidon.
No joy there for Genson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Myrmidon is looking to clinch.
Genson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Myrmidon tries to clinch there but Genson circles away.
Myrmidon misses with a wild combination.
Myrmidon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Myrmidon looks up at the clock and then as Genson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Myrmidon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Genson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Myrmidon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Myrmidon is looking to take a break and control but Genson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myrmidon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Myrmidon cracks Genson with a big right hand but Genson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Genson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Myrmidon.
An elbow from Myrmidon crashes against the mat.
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.
Genson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Myrmidon connects with a decent elbow.
Myrmidon cracks Genson with a big elbow.
Myrmidon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Genson some visible discomfort.
Myrmidon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Myrmidon scoring with punches from side control.
Genson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Myrmidon is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Achilles Myrmidon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Myrmidon 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Achilles Myrmidon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikey Powell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eddie Brock's chin.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mikey Powell!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Powell moves out of range of the body kick from Brock.
Brock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Mikey Powell has been cut.
Powell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brock is pressing down on Powell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Powell is holding on for now.
Brock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Powell pushes Brock off looking to stand but Brock dives back in and keeps control.
Brock lands with a punch from half guard.
Brock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powell keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock controlling the action here.
Brock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brock 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.
Brock is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Powell to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Brock drops back, looking for a kneebar! Powell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Powell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Powell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell looks up at the clock and then as Brock takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Powell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Powell is working Brock over with some ground and pound from side control.
Powell scores with a couple of short elbows.
Powell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brock is looking for a sweep.
Powell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Powell swings around for an armbar but Brock sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Powell's guard.
Brock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Powell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Powell is keeping the position for now.
Brock with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Powell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brock cracks Powell with a solid left hand.
Brock wanted to stand there but Powell had control of the position.
Brock looking to pass the guard.
Brock passes Powell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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.
Brock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brock prevents Powell from standing back up.
Powell looks gassed!
Brock is pressing down on Powell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Powell is holding on for now.
Brock performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brock wants to stand but Powell has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brock in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Brock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Powell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Powell tries for a takedown but Brock circles away easily
and Brock counters with a head kick.
Powell fails with the takedown
and Brock counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Powell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Powell defends it well.
Brock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell is breathing heavily.
Brock is looking to take a break and control but Powell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Powell is proving hard to escape from.
Brock throws a strike but Powell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brock wants to get back to his feet but Powell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Brock seems keen to control Powell's posture.
Brock wants to sweep here but Powell controlling him for the moment.
Powell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Powell is looking to improve his position.
Brock is looking to stall here but Powell recovers full guard.
Eddie Brock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Brock from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brock!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brock is trying to escape the mount.
Brock slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brock is refusing to be controlled, as Powell sits in half guard.
Brock is looking to improve his position.
Powell thows a huge punch but Brock dodges it nicely.
Brock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brock tries to get out of the position.
Brock is looking to escape.
Powell is trying to control. Brock 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.
Eddie Brock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Powell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Powell back to the cage. Brock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brock clinches with his opponent.
Powell tries to break free but Brock pushes him back against the cage.
Powell has Brock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brock gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Powell regains guard.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Brock from controlling successfully.
Brock throws a big right hand that misses.
Brock throwing strikes but missing.
Brock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brock working over Powell with some ground and pound. Powell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Powell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brock is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brock content to control rather than advance.
Brock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brock trying to control from half guard but Powell is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock throwing shots but Powell is blocking nicely.
Brock is trying to control the action in half guard but Powell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brock lands with a punch from half guard.
Brock wants to free his trapped foot but Powell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Powell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brock.
Brock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Powell defending well though.
Brock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brock trying to pass the guard but Powell defending well.
Brock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brock working over Powell with some ground and pound. Powell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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.
Brock controlling the action here.
Brock trying to control the action but Powell is working from the bottom.
Brock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mikey Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Powell has hold of Brock's hands but Brock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Brock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Brock!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Donavan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and john johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Scott Donavan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, john johnson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Donavan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donavan feints a jab promting johnson to slip. Donavan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Donavan sprawls well. Donavan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Donavan misses with a straight left.
johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donavan tries to avoid it but johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donavan to the ground. Donavan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scott Donavan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of john johnson.
johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donavan tries to avoid it but johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donavan to the ground. Donavan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
johnson rushes Donavan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
johnson wants a takedown.
johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Donavan prevents it.
Donavan tries to circle away but johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Donavan gets underhooks to prevent johnson's takedown attempt.
Donavan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Donavan's efforts to push away.
johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson looking for a takedown.
johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Donavan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Donavan is trying to force a seperation but johnson has the dominant position.
Donavan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Donavan blocking some punches.
Donavan misses with the head strike.
Donavan tries to break the clinch but johnson is controlling the position.
Donavan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from johnson.
johnson fails to pull guard.
johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Donavan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
johnson looking for a takedown.
Donavan stops a takedown attempt from johnson.
johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Donavan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by johnson.
johnson looks gassed!
Donavan is looking for a sweep.
johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Donavan has escaped the position, nice work there.
johnson swings around for an armbar but Donavan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into johnson's guard.
Donavan wants to stand but johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson working a defensive guard here.
Donavan wants to control from the top but johnson keeps moving.
Donavan is fighting to break johnson's control of his arms but johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Scott Donavan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Donavan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Donavan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Donavan!
Donavan advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Scott Donavan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by johnson.
johnson tries for a kimura but Donavan is defending well.
Donavan is looking to regain half guard here but johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
johnson tries to move to full mount but Donavan actually manages to regain half guard.
johnson stands up from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Donavan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Donavan moves out of range easily.
johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Donavan did well to prevent johnson getting side control.
johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Donavan is in trouble now - johnson has advanced to mount!
johnson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Donavan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Donavan!
johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donavan is one step ahead there.
Donavan tries to stand but johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson keeping moving, preventing Donavan from controlling successfully.
johnson pushes Donavan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Donavan throws a big shot that misses.
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.
johnson shoots in and drives through. Donavan sprawls well.
Scott Donavan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of john johnson.
johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Donavan to the mat! Donavan manages to get full guard.
johnson wants to control from the top but Donavan keeps moving.
Donavan is trying to keep johnson in close.
johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Donavan enables johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Donavan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
johnson trying to control but Donavan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
john johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from johnson.
johnson throws a nice looking combination but Donavan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
johnson looks for a takedown but Donavan sprawls well.
johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Donavan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Donavan quickly recovers to half guard.
johnson trying to control from half guard but Donavan is working away.
johnson wants to stand up but Donavan is controlling the position.
johnson wants to control but Donavan is keeping him busy.
Donavan taking some punishment here, with johnson in his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Donavan trying to hold on to johnson's head to control him but johnson postures up.
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.
johnson moves nicely into side control.
johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Donavan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Donavan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
johnson stands up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from johnson is defended easily by Donavan.
Scott Donavan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of john johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donavan gets caught flat footed, as johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
johnson 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.
Donavan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
johnson slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson tries to pass to full mount but Donavan defends it.
johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Donavan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Donavan is defending well.
johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Donavan's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
john johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think johnson 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... john johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Weeks (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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185 lbs
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Weeks!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Weeks.
Weeks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Weeks tries to clinch up.
Durden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Durden wants it to stay on the feet.
Weeks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weeks moves in looking to clinch but Durden pushes him off.
Weeks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Weeks.
Weeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Weeks moves into the clinch.
Weeks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Durden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Weeks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Durden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Weeks can't get the takedown.
Weeks lands a hook that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
Weeks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Durden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Weeks moves out of range as Durden strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks avoids the body shot from Durden.
Durden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Weeks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Weeks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weeks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weeks trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Durden on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Durden tries to get out of the position.
Weeks trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weeks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Durden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weeks on the ground.
Weeks throws a big right hand that misses.
Durden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weeks.
Weeks throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden keeping moving, preventing Weeks from controlling successfully.
Weeks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Weeks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Weeks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durden is keeping the position for now.
Weeks trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weeks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weeks advances position into side control!
Weeks lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weeks looks up at the clock and then as Durden takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Weeks smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Weeks tries to score with some ground and pound. Durden controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Weeks just content to control the position.
Weeks has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Durden!
Weeks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Durden is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Weeks.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Weeks cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weeks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Weeks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Durden takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Weeks working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weeks lands a big shot there that rocks Durden but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Weeks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Durden?
Weeks unloading with bombs!
Weeks controlling the position easily from mount.
Weeks lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Durden is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weeks pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Weeks cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Weeks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Weeks scores with a takedown into Durden's guard.
Weeks distracts Durden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Weeks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Durden has momentary wrist control but Weeks slips an elbow through the middle.
Weeks lands a couple of elbows.
Durden wants to sweep but no luck.
Billy Weeks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Weeks slips nicely into half guard.
Durden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Weeks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Weeks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Weeks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Weeks there.
Weeks passes to full mount!
Weeks controlling the position easily from mount.
Weeks with shots to the head and body - Durden looks very uncomfortable down there.
Weeks scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Weeks lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Durden taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weeks with shots to the head and body - Durden looks very uncomfortable down there.
Durden in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Durden is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weeks breaks from Durden's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Weeks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weeks with good strikes from the mount here!
Durden is squirming around, avoiding Weeks's attempts to control the action.
Durden tries to buck Weeks off but he can't manage it.
The referee warns Durden that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Weeks lands a big shot there that rocks Durden but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Weeks landing strikes from the mount and Durden is in trouble!
Oooh a big shot lands for Weeks! Durden is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Weeks!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leafar Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Tamad (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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300 lbs
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leafar Rafael!
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, Juan Tamad!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rafael moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Juan Tamad has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rafael.
Tamad looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rafael misses the shot to the body.
Rafael scores with a push kick.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Rafael knocks Tamad out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leafar Rafael!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaius Marius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaius Marius is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaius Marius !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pacquiao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marius .
Pacquiao shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marius eats them both and turns towards Pacquiao to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Marius fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pacquiao sprawls well initially but Marius persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marius lands a nice short elbow.
Pacquiao is looking for a sweep. Marius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marius perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
I looks like Marius might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gaius Marius hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pacquiao!
Marius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pacquiao throws out the jab.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Marius moves out of range.
Marius darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Marius passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pacquiao!
Marius looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is looking to improve his position but Marius isn't that keen on the idea.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet.
Marius content just to control the position here.
Pacquiao is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius content just to control the position here.
Marius is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Marius lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Marius is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pacquiao.
Marius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pacquiao in his tracks.
Pacquiao cracks Marius with an open hand slap.
Marius is looking to clinch but Pacquiao is avoiding it.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marius fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pacquiao sprawls well initially but Marius persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marius is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marius is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pacquiao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marius works his foot free and advances to mount.
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!
Marius working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marius scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Marius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pacquiao looks to score with a jab to the body but Marius is just out of range.
Marius fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pacquiao sprawls well initially but Marius persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pacquiao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pacquiao tries to get out of the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marius has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marius 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacquiao is trying desperately to improve position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gaius Marius hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pacquiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marius .
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.
A big right from Marius misses.
Marius avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Pacquiao misses.
Marius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacquiao moves out of range of the body kick.
Pacquiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacquiao.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Pacquiao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Pacquiao misses.
Nice takedown defense from Pacquiao. No joy for Marius on that attempt.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaius Marius .
Pacquiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pacquiao blocks the body kick.
Marius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pacquiao slips under a jab from Marius .
Marius lands the left hand.
Pacquiao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pacquiao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pacquiao looks to land a right hand but Marius moved out of range.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marius wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pacquiao takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pacquiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marius was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marius lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pacquiao's calf.
Marius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacquiao.
Marius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pacquiao's waist but Pacquiao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marius off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Pacquiao. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Marius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pacquiao throws a big shot that misses.
Marius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pacquiao defends it nicely.
Marius tries for a takedown but Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pacquiao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Pacquiao misses.
Pacquiao avoids the body shot from Marius .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marius dives in and grabs Pacquiao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pacquiao pushes down on Marius 's head and hops out.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaius Marius .
Marius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marius cracks Pacquiao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marius .
Pacquiao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marius tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Marius slips under a jab from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao connects with a looping right hand.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pacquiao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pacquiao misses with a two punch combination.
Marius misses with a straight right.
Marius scores with a jab. Pacquiao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pacquiao takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marius shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pacquiao sprawls well. Pacquiao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marius gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Pacquiao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marius misses the shot to the body.
Pacquiao ducks under a wild hook from Marius .
Pacquiao looks to throw the jab but Marius is out of range.
Marius closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here as Marius stalls from top position.
Marius has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pacquiao is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Marius yanks on the arm and Pacquiao is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Marius .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gaius Marius !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nico Parcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nico Parcon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nico Parcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dante Santiago!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parcon's head.
Parcon tries for a takedown but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parcon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santiago tries to avoid it but Parcon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santiago to the ground. Santiago escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parcon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nico Parcon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parcon shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense.
Parcon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santiago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Parcon somewhat.
Parcon moves forwards but Santiago connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Santiago scores with a sloppy right hand. Parcon should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Santiago.
Santiago slaps away a takedown attempt from Parcon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santiago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parcon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parcon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nico Parcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parcon shoots for a double leg takedown but Santiago sprawls well. He's pushed Parcon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santiago lands with a nice body punch.
Santiago jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Parcon shoots for a double leg takedown but Santiago sprawls well. He's pushed Parcon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parcon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Parcon shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Parcon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santiago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Parcon somewhat.
Parcon is breathing heavily.
Santiago paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Santiago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Santiago.
Santiago scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot lands for Santiago.
Parcon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Santiago jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Santiago bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Parcon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Parcon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Parcon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santiago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice cross by Santiago.
Parcon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parcon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Santiago as Parcon shoots in.
Parcon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parcon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Parcon shoots in but no luck this time.
Santiago lands a nice hook to Parcon's body. Parcon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santiago connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santiago uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parcon has time to react.
Santiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Santiago does it's job there.
Santiago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parcon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Santiago lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parcon walks into a jab.
Parcon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Santiago catches Parcon right on the button with a cross.
Santiago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santiago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parcon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santiago is fending him off so far but Parcon persists. Nope, Santiago circles away and we're back to standing.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Parcon. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Santiago uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Santiago keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Santiago scores with a punch to the head.
Parcon is rocked!
It looks like Nico Parcon has been cut.
Santiago cracks Parcon on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Parcon falls backwards against the cage. Santiago follows up with more strikes that drop Parcon to his knees. Santiago keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Parcon! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Santiago!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hoiles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez comes to the cage accompanied by ACDC - Are You Ready? . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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250 lbs
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26
275 lbs
6 - 1 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Martinez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike Hoiles!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoiles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoiles throws a low kick but Martinez moves out of range easily.
Hoiles throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
Hoiles throws out a loose jab but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hoiles was covering up waiting for the punch and Martinez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Martinez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Martinez pushing down on Hoiles's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Martinez working over Hoiles with some ground and pound. Hoiles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Martinez uses his free foot to push down on Hoiles's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hoiles.
Hoiles is looking to improve his position but Martinez isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hoiles hang on?
Martinez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hoiles hang on?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hoiles can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoiles bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Martinez managing to control the position.
Hoiles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinez is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoiles trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez 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.
Hoilesis looking to pass into half guard but Martinez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Martinez is in guard.
Martinez is working Hoiles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Martinez pushing down on Hoiles's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Martinez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hoiles!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands a big shot there that rocks Hoiles but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Martinez dominating with strikes here.
Hoiles tries to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Martinez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
Martinez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Martinez postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Hoiles badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Martinez around the waist but Martinez pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Martinez is the winner by TKO! Martinez jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Martinez!
Javier Martinez is the new heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between boby lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francesco Luongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). lee's entrance music is Tool - Intolerance. A fine choice. Luongo has chosen Alexisonfire - The Northern as his entrance music. Francesco Luongo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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24
170 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, boby lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francesco Luongo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lee tries to bum rush Luongo with a series of wild strikes but Luongo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
boby lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
lee lands a jab to the nose.
Luongo fails with the takedown.
lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Luongo tries to work over lee's front leg with a kick but lee checks it.
Luongo dives in and grabs lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. lee pushes down on Luongo's head and hops out.
lee misses with a straight right.
lee misses with a few strikes there.
lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Luongo fails with a takedown attempt.
boby lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Luongo.
lee connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo misses with a two punch combination.
lee lands with a shot to the body.
lee stalks Luongo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Luongo's face. Luongo staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Francesco Luongo has been cut.
A cross from lee lands.
lee swinging wildly here.
lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luongo shoots for a double leg takedown but lee sprawls well. He's pushed Luongo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
lee misses with a wild body shot.
lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luongo blocks a jab.
lee scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luongo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling lee to score with a decent uppercut.
A left and a right from lee both land. Nice combination.
Luongo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luongo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and lee counters with a straight right hand.
Luongo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Luongo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling lee to counter with a crisp jab.
lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
lee lands a two punch combo.
Luongo with a poor takedown
and lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luongo moves out of range of the strikes.
lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luongo.
Some wild striking there from lee.
Luongo tries for a takedown but lee circles away easily
and lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from lee. Luongo does a little dance to reset his feet.
lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from lee. Luongo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from lee.
lee misses with a combination
and Luongo counters with a nice double leg into side control. lee won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luongo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Luongo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luongo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, lee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Luongo but great work by lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
boby lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francesco Luongo's cut.
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.
Luongo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Luongo with a lazy takedown attempt
and lee counters with a nice uppercut.
lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
boby lee is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from lee misses.
Luongo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and lee counters with a nice body shot.
A nice combination there by lee.
Luongo shoots and misses
and lee counters with a stiff right hand.
boby lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Luongo.
Luongo closes the distance looking to clinch
letting lee counter with a right hand.
lee throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luongo's head.
lee cracks Luongo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
lee throws a series of punches but Luongo moves out of range.
Luongo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luongo moves away.
Luongo misses with a takedown
and lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luongo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and lee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Luongo is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Luongo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
lee misses with a looping left.
lee feints a jab promting Luongo to slip. lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Luongo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A combination from lee does no damage.
lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
lee cracks Luongo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Luongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
lee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luongo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for lee!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luongo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but lee is surviving well by controlling Luongo's body position as best he can.
Luongo moves to the back position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo controls the position.
lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Luongo on the ground.
A lull in the action here.
Well, with Luongo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before lee is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Luongo looking to break lee's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. lee remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Luongo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
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.
lee holding both Luongo 's hands and preventing any damage.
Luongo working for the choke.
lee fending off the submission attempt from Luongo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that boby lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francesco Luongo's cut.
That's time! lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Luongo moves out of range as lee strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luongo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Luongo walks into a stiff left hand from lee.
A jab from lee misses.
lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luongo at a distance.
Luongo tries for a takedown but lee circles away easily
and Luongo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo slips a straight right by lee.
Luongo fails with the takedown
and lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danga de danga de dang - lee scores with a four punch combination!
lee throws a shot to the body.
lee swings for the body but Luongo moves out of range.
Luongo slips under a jab from lee.
Luongo shoots and misses
enabling lee to counter with a crisp jab.
boby lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Luongo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luongo moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luongo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luongo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luongo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice body punch from lee.
Luongo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luongo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from lee.
lee misses with a shot to the body
and Luongo counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luongo is trying to get an arm triangle but lee is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Luongo off and has taken his back!
Luongo tries to roll but lee sticks to his back.
Luongo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
lee avoids the attempt from Luongo to control.
Luongo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Francesco Luongo has got the better of the ground game so far.
lee trying to control but Luongo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
boby lee clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Francesco Luongo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luongo misses with a takedown
and lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luongo with a poor takedown
and Luongo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luongo with a lazy takedown attempt
and lee counters with a left and a right that stings Luongo.
boby lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Luongo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from lee misses the target.
boby lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luongo under the eye.
lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luongo's head backwards.
lee lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from lee.
Luongo shoots and misses
and lee counters with a left to the body.
Luongo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
lee throws a right hand that Luongo ducks under and follows up with a left that Luongo also avoids with ease.
Luongo misses with a takedown attempt
and lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from lee misses.
Luongo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
lee throws a body punch but Luongo moves out of range.
lee misses with a double jab.
Luongo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
lee lands a two punch combo.
lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
lee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luongo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A combination from lee does no damage.
Luongo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and lee counters with a stiff right hand.
lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for lee. That snapped Luongo's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luongo shoots and misses
and lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Luongo slips under a jab.
lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luongo circles away quickly and effectively.
Luongo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Luongo shoots and misses
and lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
lee lands with an overhand left.
lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Luongo shoots and misses
and lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
lee stalks Luongo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Luongo's face. Luongo staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
lee dips to his left and cracks Luongo with an uppercut!
lee's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and lee duly obliges.
Luongo is rocked!
Luongo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luongo is still on wobbly legs! Can lee finish him?
lee drops Luongo with a huge uppercut! Luongo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. lee is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). boby lee!
boby lee retains his welterweight title!
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