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TTFC's Bloody Birthday PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pusha T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Vieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pusha T has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pusha T!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Vieri!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
T falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vieri counters with a stiff right hand.
Vieri misses with a wild combination.
Vieri lands a right hook to the body.
T pulls out of a head kick attempt.
T moves forwards but Vieri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
T misses with a double jab
and Vieri counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! T has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Christian Vieri!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Evans has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hansons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Evans rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hanson counter with a right hand.
Evans moves to clinch but Hanson breaks away
and Hanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Evans makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Evans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans is looking to clinch but Hanson is avoiding it.
Hanson avoids the body shot from Evans.
Evans closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hanson quickly recovers to half guard.
Evans thows a huge punch but Hanson dodges it nicely.
Hanson regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans postures up in Hanson's guard and throws a big left but Hanson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hanson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Evans defends well.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanson controlling the position.
Evans wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
Hanson looking for subs off his back but Evans has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hanson keeping hold of Evans's head, controlling as best he can.
Evans thows a huge punch but Hanson dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanson trying to control but Evans postures up.
Hanson is not content to let Evans control the position.
Evans is thwarting Hanson's attempts to control the position.
Hanson is not content to let Evans control the position.
Hanson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Evans is looking to stall here but Hanson recovers full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Evans scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans thows a big elbow that misses.
Hanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hanson keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
Evans forces his way into half guard.
Evans takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hanson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hanson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Evans!
Hanson controlling the pace for now.
Evans wants to hold on but Hanson pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Evans is looking to escape.
Evans regains half guard.
Evans tries to roll over but Hanson keeps him under control.
Hanson stalling.
Hanson moves nicely into side control.
Hanson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Evans to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Evans dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Evans misses with a looping right.
Evans shoots and misses
and Hanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanson misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Evans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Hanson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hanson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hanson lands with an overhand left.
Evans throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hanson is working Evans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Evans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanson wants to stand but Evans has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Evans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jeff Hanson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanson is keeping the position for now.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanson keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hanson keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hanson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Evans rushes Hanson and presses him up against the cage.
Evans prevents the takedown attempt.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evans misses with the head strike.
Hanson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Evans fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Evans throws a body punch but Hanson moves out of range.
Hanson misses with a left hand
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson gets full guard.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans won't allow Hanson to sweep him here.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans scoring with punches to the head and body.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Evans!
Hanson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Evans manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Evans pushes Hanson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hanson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Evans is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hanson slows the pace down.
Evans tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Hanson stalls from top position.
Hanson works to advance to full mount. Evans defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans is bucking up trying to escape but Hanson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hanson 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! This is the final round!
Hanson fails with the takedown
and Evans counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mark Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hanson counters with a single leg into guard. Evans didn't expect that.
Hanson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully.
Hanson passes into half guard.
Evans is not content to let Hanson control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Evans holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Evans gets back to full guard.
Hanson looking to pass the guard.
Hanson wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans keeping full guard, as Hanson tries to pass.
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.
Hanson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Evans feints and as Hanson raises his hands in defense, Evans changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanson looking to control.
Hanson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Evans works over Hanson with some ground and pound from guard.
Hanson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evans defends it easily.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Hanson blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hanson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Evans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hanson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hanson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a nice looking combination but Hanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Evans scores with a jab. Hanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evans.
Evans throws out a loose jab but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans throws a hook but Hanson avoids it easily.
Evans misses the jab.
Evans smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hanson tries to clinch up.
Evans feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Evans prevents Hanson from getting back to his feet.
Evans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Evans has managed to get both his arms back between Hanson's legs - danger averted.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark Evans.
I think Evans has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Porterfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele has chosen Ironman as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Porterfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cedric Steele!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porterfield throws an off balance right hand
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Porterfield is looking to clinch.
Porterfield takes one on the button.
Porterfield throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Steele lands with a hook. Porterfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Porterfield has managed to clinch.
Knees to the body from Porterfield.
Porterfield blocks an uppercut.
Porterfield putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Steele in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Porterfield.
Porterfield connects with a knee to the head.
Porterfield lands a nice knee to the body.
Porterfield is pushing Steele up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Porterfield misses with a knee to the head.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Porterfield connects with a knee to the head.
Steele misses with the head strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Porterfield.
Steele throws a head punch that misses.
Porterfield is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Steele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Porterfield blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Porterfield.
Porterfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steele has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Porterfields head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Porterfield.
Steele on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steele on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Porterfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hook to the body lands for Steele.
Porterfield is breathing heavily.
Steele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Porterfield tries to land a knee to the head but Steele blocks with his arms.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Porterfield lands a good knee to the midsection. Steele won't want to take too many of those.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Porterfield backwards.
Porterfield lands a good knee to the midsection. Steele won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Porterfield.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Porterfield slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Steele.
A left hand lands to the body for Steele.
Porterfield lands an elbow just above Steele 's eye.
Porterfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steele.
Steele managing to block the knees to the body from Porterfield.
Steele throws a punch but it's blocked by Porterfield.
Porterfield throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steele throws a punch but it's blocked by Porterfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a head punch that misses.
Steele on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Porterfield landing knees to the head.
Porterfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steele lands with a light punch inside.
Porterfield blocks an uppercut.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Porterfield lands a good knee to the midsection. Steele won't want to take too many of those.
Porterfield lands a knee to the head.
Porterfield blocking some punches.
Porterfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steele avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steele.
Steele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Porterfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steele tries to work over Porterfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Porterfield tries to stall but Steele uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Porterfield.
Steele misses with some punches.
Porterfield pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Steele working aggressively here.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porterfield looking to slow down the pace here.
Steele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
Porterfield misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steele.
Porterfield misses with a knee strike.
Steele takes a knee right on the jaw!
Porterfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steele avoids it.
Porterfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steele avoids it.
Steele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Porterfield is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Porterfield prevents a body shot from Steele.
Steele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Porterfield cracks Steele with a nice body shot.
Porterfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steele throws a head punch that misses.
Porterfield misses with a knee strike.
Porterfield is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steele is keeping busy.
Steele lands a right hand.
Steele on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steele tries a body shot but Porterfield blocks it.
Steele throws a head punch that misses.
Porterfield utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Porterfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steele avoids it.
Steele blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steele.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A bit of stalling here from Porterfield.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steele.
Porterfield blocks an uppercut.
Porterfield landing knees to the head.
Steele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Porterfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steele.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Porterfield.
Steele lands a right hand.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Porterfield.
Porterfield throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Porterfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Porterfield misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.
Porterfield blocks a body shot from Steele.
Steele throws a head punch that misses.
Porterfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steele.
A body shot lands from Porterfield.
Porterfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Porterfield blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Porterfield dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Steele digs a good hook to Porterfield's body.
Porterfield slips under a jab from Steele.
Steele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steele throws a leg kick that misses.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Porterfield wants to clinch
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Porterfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steele counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy body kick from Porterfield
and Steele counters with a left and a right that stings Porterfield.
Porterfield misses with a hook to the body
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Porterfield scores with a decent looking hook.
Steele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Porterfield.
Porterfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Porterfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porterfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steele scores with a punch to the head.
Bobby Porterfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steele tries to land a front kick but Porterfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Porterfield moves to clinch but Steele breaks away
enabling Steele to counter with a crisp jab.
Porterfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steele is out of range.
Porterfield slips a straight right by Steele.
Steele keeps the fight on the outside.
Porterfield has managed to clinch.
Porterfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Porterfield trying to land knees to the body.
Steele avoiding damage as Porterfield throws knees to the body.
Porterfield pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Porterfield crunches a lovely knee into Steele's ribcage.
Porterfield scores with a hook to the body.
Porterfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porterfield.
Porterfield unloads a knee to the mid-section. Steele lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Porterfield lands an elbow that stopped Steele in his tracks for a moment.
Porterfield pushes Steele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Porterfield trying to stall but Steele improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porterfield is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steele is defending well for now.
Porterfield missing with knees to the body.
Steele throws a head punch that misses.
Steele blocks a body shot from Porterfield.
Steele lands a shoulder strike.
Porterfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steele.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steele on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.
Porterfield misses with a knee to the head.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Porterfield is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steele is defending well for now.
Porterfield blocks an uppercut.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele blocks the elbow strike.
Porterfield crunches a lovely knee into Steele's ribcage.
A left hand lands to the body for Steele.
Steele managing to block the knees to the body from Porterfield.
Steele lands a left hand.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Porterfield.
Steele misses with the head strike.
Steele blocks an elbow strike from Porterfield.
Steele pushes Porterfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steele throws a head punch that misses.
Steele throws a punch but it's blocked by Porterfield.
A right handed body shot lands from Porterfield.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Porterfield backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Porterfield misses with an elbow over the top.
Porterfield blocking some punches.
Steele blocks an elbow strike from Porterfield.
Steele working aggressively here.
Porterfield tries a knee to the head but Steele blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.
Steele throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Steele.
Porterfield blocks a body shot from Steele.
Porterfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steele.
Porterfield missing with knees to the body.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Porterfield.
Steele avoiding damage as Porterfield throws knees to the body.
Steele lands an uppercut.
Porterfield tries to land a knee to the head but Steele blocks with his arms.
Steele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steele scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Porterfield blocks an uppercut.
Bobby Porterfield has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Porterfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steele avoids it.
Porterfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Porterfield unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Steele lands a body shot in the clinch.
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.
Steele managing to block the knees to the body from Porterfield.
Steele swings wildly with an uppercut but Porterfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Porterfield blocking some punches.
Steele lands a shoulder strike.
Steele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steele misses with some punches.
Steele managing to block the knees to the body from Porterfield.
A short body shot lands from Steele as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Steele.
Steele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Porterfield backwards.
Steele misses with a body punch.
Steele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Steele.
Steele dodges an elbow strike from Porterfield.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steele misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Steele.
With the fighters up against the cage, Porterfield throws an elbow but misses.
Porterfield missing with knees to the body.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Porterfield trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Porterfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steele counters with a left and a right that stings Porterfield.
Porterfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steele scores with a three punch combo!
Porterfield is rocked!
Steele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Porterfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donk. Steele catches Porterfield right on the button with a cross.
Porterfield tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Porterfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Porterfield throws a head kick that misses.
Porterfield checks a leg kick.
Porterfield closes the distance looking to clinch
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steele throws out a powerful jab.
Porterfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Porterfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Porterfield throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Steele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Porterfield has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Porterfield closes the distance but Steele moves to the side
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porterfield pushes Steele up against the cage in a clinch.
Steele pushes Porterfield against the cage. Steele is working some dirty boxing. Steele pushes off with a quick right hook! Porterfield goes down! Porterfield tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Steele moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Steele!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fresh Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borisov has chosen Banana Phone as his entrance music. Emil Borisov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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28
251 lbs
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275 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fresh Crimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emil Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Borisov.
Borisov shoots in and bounces Crimson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Crimson working for a triangle but Borisov defends it easily.
Borisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Crimson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crimson wants to stand but Borisov is controlling the position.
Crimson keeping moving, preventing Borisov from controlling successfully.
Crimson trying to control the position.
Borisov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Borisov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crimson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Borisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Crimson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crimson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Crimson tries to clinch there but Borisov circles away.
Crimson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Borisov. Borisov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Emil Borisov has been cut.
Borisov cracks Crimson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Borisov has a takedown stuffed.
Crimson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crimson tries to clinch but Borisov moves out of range.
Crimson jabs Borisov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Crimson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crimson swings widly with a right hand
and Crimson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Borisov.
Sloppy strikes from Crimson. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Borisov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crimson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crimson wants to clinch up but Borisov keeps it at a distance.
Crimson is looking to clinch but Borisov is avoiding it.
Crimson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crimson tries to clinch but Borisov is having none of it.
Borisov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borisov avoids the head kick by Crimson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crimson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fresh Crimson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Borisov.
A lazy left from Crimson finds it's target.
Borisov misses with a double jab.
Crimson tries to clinch up but Borisov circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson scores with a leg kick.
Crimson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses.
Fresh Crimson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crimson lands a jab to the head.
Crimson slips a jab and a cross from Borisov.
Borisov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crimson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crimson misses with a double jab
and Borisov counters with a single leg into guard. Crimson didn't expect that.
Borisov stopping the sweep attempt from Crimson.
Crimson keeping moving, preventing Borisov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borisov tries to free his leg and advance position but Crimson is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borisov is one step ahead there.
Crimson pulls Borisov in to control the position.
Borisov trying to control but Crimson is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Emil Borisov.
Crimson wants to clinch up but Borisov keeps it at a distance.
Crimson is looking to clinch but Borisov is avoiding it.
Crimson thumps Borisov with a low kick.
Borisov throws a series of strikes that have Crimson backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crimson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Borisov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crimson wants to clinch
and Borisov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crimson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borisov shoots for a takedown but Crimson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Borisov moves out of range as Crimson throws a body kick.
No luck for Borisov with that takedown attempt.
Borisov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Borisov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emil Borisov'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.
Crimson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fresh Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borisov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Borisov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crimson defends it well.
Borisov wants to control but Crimson is keeping him busy.
Crimson wants to control but Borisov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borisov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Borisov controlling from the full mount.
Borisov wants to control the pace but Crimson is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson wants to hold on but Borisov pushes him away.
Crimson is squirming around, avoiding Borisov's attempts to control the action.
Borisov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crimson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Crimson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crimson tries to hold on but Borisov postures up.
Borisov looking to secure an arm triangle but Crimson defends it well.
Borisov wants to control the pace but Crimson is squirming around nicely.
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.
Crimson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Borisov avoids the attempt from Crimson to control.
Borisov is working for a guillotine from mount but Crimson frees his head quite easily.
Borisov controlling the position easily from mount.
Crimson is squirming around, avoiding Borisov's attempts to control the action.
Borisov avoids the attempt from Crimson to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Crimson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Crimson and Borisov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Crimson is trying to get back to his feet.
Borisov tries for a kimura but Crimson is defending well.
Crimson pushes Borisov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Borisov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Borisov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crimson keeps working.
Crimson struggling a bit here.
Borisov is trying to get an arm triangle but Crimson is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Borisov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Borisov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crimson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crimson sneaks back into half guard.
Borisov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crimson is looking for a sweep. Borisov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Borisov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emil Borisov'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Borisov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crimson circles away quickly and effectively.
Crimson misses with a hook to the body
and Borisov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crimson won't be happy with that.
Borisov advances to full mount.
Crimson is desperately trying to improve his position but Borisov has a good base and remains in mount.
Crimson is squirming around, avoiding Borisov's attempts to control the action.
Crimson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Crimson can't escape the position.
Borisov wants to finish this one by submission but Crimson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Borisov.
Crimson is squirming around, avoiding Borisov's attempts to control the action.
Borisov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Crimson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson tries to reverse the position but Borisov maintains control.
Borisov looking to control but Crimson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crimson tries to hold on but Borisov postures up.
Crimson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crimson tries to lock up and control but Borisov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crimson is squirming around, avoiding Borisov's attempts to control the action.
Borisov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Emil Borisov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crimson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Borisov trying to control but Crimson is having none of it.
Crimson wants to hold on but Borisov pushes him away.
Borisov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Borisov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crimson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Crimson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Borisov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Crimson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Borisov looking to control but Crimson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson wants to hold on but Borisov pushes him away.
Borisov has control of Crimson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Crimson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Crimson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Crimson wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borisov is trying to control the action in half guard but Crimson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Borisov prevents Crimson from standing back up.
Borisov is taking a breather. Crimson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Borisov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Borisov wants to free his trapped foot but Crimson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crimson trying to control but Borisov postures up.
Fresh Crimson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crimson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Borisov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crimson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borisov.
Crimson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crimson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Borisov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Borisov 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Borisov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wamamaz Wamama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wamamaz Wamama has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
190 lbs
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24
200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wamamaz Wamama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Man!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wamama throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Wamama throws a wild body kick that Man sees coming a mile off.
Wamama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wamama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wamama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wamama misses with a double jab
and Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wamama counters with a two punch combo.
Man avoids a kick to the body.
Wamama throws out a leg kick but Man moves out of range and Wamama only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wamama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man checks a leg kick.
Wamama throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Man tests Wamama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Wamama's shoulder, as Wamama tries to avoid the shot.
Wamama throws a combination that misses
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Wamama throws a combination that misses
letting Man counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wamama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wamama throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Wamama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wamama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wamama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wamama throws a leg kick but Man checks it.
Man moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
Wamama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wamama misses with a double jab
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wamama counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Man misses with a hook.
Man is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wamama had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Man lands with a cross.
Wamama misses with a shot to the body
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Wamama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Man connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wamama's hands.
Man missing with a left hand there. Wamama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wamama feints a jab promting Man to slip. Wamama then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Man slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wamama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man misses with a right hand
and Wamama counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Wamama.
Man scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Man will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wamama misses with a combination
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Wamama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Man dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Man will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Man throws a hook but Wamama blocks it.
Man shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wamama eats them both and turns towards Man to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Wamama ducks down to avoid it.
Man lands a nice shot that snaps Wamama's head back.
Wamama throws a solid leg kick but Man takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wamama.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wamama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Man swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wamama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wamama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Man makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Wamama.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man connects with a body shot that sends Wamama's belly button to the back.
Wamama misses with a head kick.
Man scores with a hook.
Man's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Man duly obliges.
Good standup being displayed there by Man as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man scores with a jab. Wamama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Man looks to land a left hand but Wamama moved out of range nicely.
Wamama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man digs a good body shot into Wamama's ribs.
Wamama misses with a double jab
and Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Wamamaz Wamama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man misses with a left hand
and Wamama counters with a big head kick but Man shrugs it off.
Wamama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Man misses with a looping right.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man connects with a single shot there.
Wamama drops his hands momentarily and Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Man lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wamama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Man missing with a left hand there. Wamama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wamama moves out of range as Man strikes.
Wamama misses with a lunging right hand
letting Man counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man thuds a left hand into Wamama's body.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Man rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wamama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Man misses with a hook.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man scores with a sloppy right hand. Wamama should have avoided that one.
Wamama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Man shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wamama eats them both and turns towards Man to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man looks to land a combination. Wamama sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man throws a right hand that Wamama ducks under and follows up with a left that Wamama also avoids with ease.
Man bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Man lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wamama at a distance.
Man cracks Wamama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chris Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wamama ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wamama ducks right into an uppercut from Man.
Wamama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Wamama blocks a jab.
Man throws a right and a left that Wamama avoids nicely.
Wamama slips under a jab.
Wamama throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man blocks a head kick by Wamama.
Man tests Wamama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man misses with a looping left.
Man misses with a left hand
and Wamama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice defenses there by Wamama.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wamama misses with a double jab
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wamama misses with a head kick.
Wamama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wamama misses with a combination
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Man.
Wamama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Wamama ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Man. That snapped Wamama's head back.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wamama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man cracks Wamama with an open hand slap.
Wamama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wamama slips a jab and a cross from Man.
Wamama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wamama throws a push kick but Man slaps the foot to one side.
Wamama slips a straight right by Man.
Chris Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wamama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Wamama.
A low kick from Wamama is predictable there
letting Man counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Man misses.
Man lands a glancing blow to the side of Wamama's head.
Man scores with a decent looking hook.
Man throws a hook but Wamama avoids it easily.
Wamama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Man counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
Wamama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wamamaz Wamama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Man 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Man!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justin Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Maddox told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
153 lbs
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28
153 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Justin Case!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Maddox.
Maddox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maddox lands a nice hook to Case's body. Case takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maddox connects with an inside leg kick.
Maddox instigates a clinch.
Maddox can't find room to land a body shot as Case controls the action.
Maddox can't find room to land a body shot as Case controls the action.
Maddox keeps control of Case as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maddox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maddox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maddox throws a punch but it's blocked by Case.
Case jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maddox walks away with a smile on his face. Case gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Case misses the body punch
and Maddox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Case wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maddox has him pressed against the cage.
Case breaks from the clinch.
Maddox has Case up against the cage in a clinch.
Case is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Case gets underhooks to prevent Maddox's takedown attempt.
Case jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maddox walks away with a smile on his face. Case gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Case misses with a body punch
and Maddox counters with a takedown into side control.
Case is pushing Maddox's head away, looking to escape. Maddox manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Case is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Case is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maddox pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Case is looking to get back to is feet but Maddox passes into side control.
Case is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maddox working the head and body with strikes.
Maddox wants to control but Case is keeping him busy.
Case looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Case is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maddox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maddox 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case looking for submissions off his back.
Maddox lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maddox working Case over with strikes.
Maddox is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maddox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maddox is nestled in close to Case, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Case avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maddox.
Case looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maddox is looking to take a break and control but Case is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Case looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Case wants to get back to his feet.
Maddox is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maddox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maddox is nestled in close to Case, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maddox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Case wants to improve his position but Maddox is controlling well.
Maddox scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maddox scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case has hold of Maddox's hands but Maddox slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Case flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Case manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maddox trying to control but Case is working from the bottom.
Case throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maddox stopping the sweep attempt from Case.
Maddox looking to sit in guard and control but Case gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maddox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maddox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Maddox dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Decent striking displayed by Case there.
Case falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maddox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maddox.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Case is trying to break free.
Maddox has hold of one of Case's legs. Case is fighting the takedown attempt but Maddox gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Maddox wants to control from the top but Case keeps moving.
Maddox has gone for a leg lock! Case slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maddox's guard.
Case postures up and lands a big shot to Maddox's brow.
Case wants to stand but Maddox has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case chips away with some ground and pound.
Case is working Maddox over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maddox is looking for a triangle but Case pushes his legs off easily.
Case missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Case stands up and waves to Maddox to follow him.
Justin Case is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maddox stuffs the takedown attempt from Case. Case gets slowly back to his feet.
Maddox swings for the body but Case moves out of range.
Case throws a sloppy head kick and Maddox moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maddox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Case throws a right hand that Maddox ducks under and follows up with a left that Maddox also avoids with ease.
Case throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maddox counters with a single leg into guard. Case didn't expect that.
Case preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maddox lands a couple of digs.
Case looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maddox passes into half guard.
Case looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Case looking for a kimura from the bottom but Maddox passes into side control!
Maddox working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maddox lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is working Case over with some ground and pound from side control.
Case is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maddox cracks Case with a big right hand but Case just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Maddox connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Case some visible discomfort.
Maddox looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maddox misses with the ground and pound.
Maddox cracks Case with a big right hand but Case just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Maddox prevents Case from escaping the position.
Case is looking to reverse the position.
Maddox lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case tries to improve position but can't.
Case sneaks back into half guard.
Maddox working over Case with some ground and pound. Case looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maddox winds up and cracks Case with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maddox is trying to control. Case wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maddox maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Case could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Maddox has cracked it and Case is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Maddox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Maddox!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Tribbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as George Tribbett enters the cage!
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26
165 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hendo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Tribbett!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tribbett wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side
and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tribbett's guard now.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Tribbett is keeping the position.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Tribbett keeps moving.
Tribbett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tribbett is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Tribbett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Tribbett is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Tribbett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribbett is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie trying to control but Tribbett is working from the bottom.
Tribbett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tribbett keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Tribbett throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tribbett looking for a sweep. Not yet Tribbett, not yet.
Tribbett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tribbett keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Tribbett is retaining full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Tribbett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tribbett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Hendo Gracie wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tribbett wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side
and Gracie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tribbett's knee momentarily.
Tribbett tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tribbett's guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Tribbett keeps moving.
Gracie won't allow Tribbett to sweep him here.
Tribbett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tribbett looks gassed!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Tribbett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Tribbett is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tribbett avoid being mounted?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tribbett is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tribbett is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hendo Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ralph O Briar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Briar comes to the cage accompanied by The Boys of the Old Brigade. Moses has chosen Black Label Society - too tough to die as his entrance music. 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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22
168 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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166 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph O Briar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Moses!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moses has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moses there as he acknowledges the shot.
Moses throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Briar closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Moses softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moses is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
O Briar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moses lands a nice uppercut.
Moses misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Moses.
O Briar being controlled against the cage.
Moses's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from O Briar misses.
Moses takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moses drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Briar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moses postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O Briar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moses is one step ahead there.
O Briar keeping moving, preventing Moses from controlling successfully.
O Briar is looking for a triangle but Moses pushes his legs off easily.
Moses stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Briar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moses is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Moses working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
O Briar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moses lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moses accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
O Briar keeping moving, preventing Moses from controlling successfully.
Moses wants to pass the guard but O Briar is keeping the position.
Moses sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed O Briar's guard.
O Briar moves into full guard.
O Briar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moses is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses trying to control but O Briar is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
O Briar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moses is aware though and is defending well.
O Briar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moses can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moses loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
O Briar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moses defends well.
Moses sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed O Briar's guard.
Moses is looking to take a break and control but O Briar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moses missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moses throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
O Briar actively working from the bottom here.
Moses has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moses is keen to just control but O Briar is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Moses dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
O Briar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
O Briar slips a jab from Moses.
Moses lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O Briar throws a hook but Moses blocks it.
Moses misses the shot to the body.
O Briar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moses sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of O Briar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
O Briar pushes Moses up against the cage in a clinch.
O Briar working aggressively here.
O Briar misses with a punch on the inside.
O Briar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moses prevents it.
O Briar swings wildly with an uppercut but Moses uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Briar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Briar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Moses.
O Briar misses with the head strike.
Moses blocks a body shot from O Briar.
A short uppercut from O Briar.
O Briar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
O Briar lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on O Briar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moses is trying to work for a single leg takedown but O Briar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moses working aggressively here.
O Briar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moses's elbow.
Moses stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moses has picked O Briar up - he's going for a ride! Moses dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
O Briar trying to control here.
Moses is just content to waste time from the top position. O Briar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Moses throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses trying to control but O Briar is working from the bottom.
O Briar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moses is looking to work some ground and pound but O Briar has wrist control.
Moses passes O Briar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
O Briar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Moses has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Moses avoids the attempt from O Briar to control.
Moses looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses controlling his opponent.
Moses trying to control but O Briar is having none of it.
Moses controlling the pace for now.
Moses is going oldschool here, as he tries to force O Briar to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so O Briar shrugs it off.
Moses in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moses postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. O Briar looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses trying to control but he's not successful this time.
O Briar working to try and regain half guard.
Moses looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Moses controlling his opponent.
Moses trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Moses 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!
A head kick misses from Moses.
An inside leg kick from Moses misses.
Moses misses with a kick to the body
and O Briar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
O Briar lands a nice shot to the body.
O Briar tries a body shot but Moses blocks it.
Moses lands with a left to the head.
Moses is trying to drag O Briar to the mat but O Briar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moses misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Briar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moses backwards.
Moses lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt O Briar or not.
Moses breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Briar avoids the head kick by Moses.
Moses swings widly with a right hand
and O Briar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. O Briar did well to prevent Moses getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moses takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moses is trying to work for a kimura but O Briar is defending well.
O Briar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moses pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Briar is keeping the position for now.
Moses wants to control from the top but O Briar keeps moving.
O Briar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moses is one step ahead there.
O Briar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moses got a little sloppy there for a moment and O Briar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moses has managed to get both his arms back between O Briar's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Briar is on top in guard.
Moses trying to keep a closed guard but O Briar is proving a slippery customer.
O Briar thows a big elbow that misses.
O Briar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moses is keeping the position for now.
Moses manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Briar manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses controlling from the top position.
O Briar wants to sweep here but Moses controlling him for the moment.
Moses wants to control from the top but O Briar keeps moving.
O Briar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
O Briar is working hard here to advance position.
Ricky Moses has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moses is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricky Moses was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Moses tries a head kick but it misses.
Moses throws an off balance right hand
and O Briar moves into the clinch.
Moses lands with a left to the head.
O Briar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Moses as the two fighters clinch.
O Briar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moses pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Briar takes one to the chin there.
O Briar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
O Briar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Briar wants it to stay on the feet.
Moses fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ralph O Briar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Moses.
Moses swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moses takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph O Briar clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moses 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.
O Briar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Briar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moses trying to hold on to O Briar's head to control him but O Briar postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moses manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
O Briar throwing strikes from guard but Moses blocks nicely.
Moses is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Briar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
O Briar is looking to work some ground and pound but Moses has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Briar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moses looking for a sweep. Not yet Moses, not yet.
Moses is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Moses avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moses is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
O Briar thows a big elbow that misses.
O Briar won't allow Moses to sweep him here.
Moses wants to stand but O Briar is controlling the position.
O Briar postures up.
O Briar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
O Briar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moses swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Briar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moses is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
O Briar wants to control from the top but Moses keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
O Briar cracks Moses with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
O Briar doesn't manage to clinch there - Moses circles away.
Moses uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Briar.
O Briar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Briar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O Briar takes one to the side of the head.
Moses misses with a looping left.
Moses misses with a body shot
and Moses takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moses lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moses shoots in and gets a takedown into O Briar's guard.
O Briar is trying to control the position but Moses postures up.
O Briar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moses is aware though and is defending well.
Moses trying to control but O Briar is working from the bottom.
O Briar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moses content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses trying to control but O Briar is working from the bottom.
Moses trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Briar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moses works a leg free and moves into half guard.
O Briar tries to get to full guard but Moses has control of the leg.
Moses stalling.
Moses wants to free his trapped foot but O Briar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ricky Moses will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Moses throws a leg kick
and O Briar counters with a three punch combo that has Moses backing up. Moses nods at O Briar to acknowledge the strikes.
Moses missing with a left hand there. O Briar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moses takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Briar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moses.
Moses misses with a body punch
and Moses takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Moses misses.
Moses feints and as O Briar raises his hands in defense, Moses changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moses trying to control but O Briar is working from the bottom.
O Briar looking for a sweep. Not yet O Briar, not yet.
Moses is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
O Briar working for a triangle but Moses defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Briar is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Briar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moses works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
O Briar throws a big right hand that misses.
Moses wants to sweep here but O Briar controlling him for the moment.
Moses is trying to keep O Briar in close.
O Briar with a nice head shot there.
Moses is adopting a defensive guard.
O Briar 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
O Briar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moses working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricky Moses was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Moses misses with a hook
and O Briar counters with a nice body kick.
O Briar defending well as Moses loads up on a big left hand.
Moses uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Briar.
Moses throws a leg kick that is checked
and O Briar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O Briar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moses has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Briar, as that shot connected.
Moses looks to score with a jab to the body but O Briar is just out of range.
Moses shoots in looking for a takedown. O Briar tries to sprawl out of it but Moses keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Briar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Briar moves out of range of the strikes.
O Briar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from O Briar misses.
O Briar takes a swing at Moses's ribcage but misses.
Moses gets cracked with a nice right hand there by O Briar.
O Briar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moses.
O Briar tries to clinch
and O Briar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Briar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moses manages to avoid it.
Moses misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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.
Moses rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Briar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Briar connects with a body shot.
O Briar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moses circles away quickly and effectively.
O Briar lands with a good body shot.
O Briar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ralph O Briar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricky Moses is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moses throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Moses slips a jab from O Briar.
O Briar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moses sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Briar throws a wild body kick that Moses sees coming a mile off.
Moses throws a lazy uppercut
and Moses takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Briar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moses counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph O Briar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moses has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Moses!
Ricky Moses is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Nicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels has chosen Hillbilly Deluxe as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Nicks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Max Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Michaels throws a combination that misses
and Nicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michaels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nicks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nicks throws a combination that misses
and Michaels counters with a one-two to the body.
Nicks misses with a right hand
and Michaels counters with a one-two to the body.
Nicks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Michaels counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nicks's guard now.
Michaels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Michaels throws and elbow that misses. Nicks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Michaels's guard. Nice move by Nicks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Nicks from controlling successfully.
Michaels has his foot on Nicks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nicks works his way back into a safe position though.
Nicks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Michaels's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nicks won't allow Michaels to sweep him here.
Michaels looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nicks has picked Michaels up and slammed him! Michaels can't keep hold of the triangle and Nicks manages to pass to side control!
Nicks tries to move into full mount but can't pass Michaels's legs.
Michaels tries to improve position but can't.
Nicks has control of an arm but Michaels manages to advance to Nicks's back!
Nicks holding both Michaels 's hands and preventing any damage.
Nicks tries to escape the position.
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.
Nicks is working hard here to advance position.
Nicks covering up well under a barage of strikes.
What can Nicks do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Michaels. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Nicks covering up well and avoiding damage.
Michaels somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Michaels tightening his grip on Nicks, looking for the choke.
Michaels is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nicks trying to get back to his feet but Michaels is in full control for now.
Nicks tries to break free.
Nicks covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Michaels missing with punches from the back.
Michaels scores with strikes from the back.
Nicks tries to escape but Michaels has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Michaels throwing sloppy strikes.
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.
Michaels lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Michaels lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Michaels somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Nicks covering up well under a series of strikes from Michaels.
Nicks covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Nicks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Michaels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Michaels doesn't have the hooks in and Nicks manages to turn into his guard.
Michaels looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nicks passes into half guard.
Michaels is looking for a sweep. Nicks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Michaels dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nicks connects with an inside leg kick.
Michaels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Michaels misses with a body kick.
Nicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicks scores with a decent looking hook.
Michaels misses with a wild combination.
Nicks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Michaels counters with a body kick that stops Nicks in his tracks momentarily.
Michaels lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Michaels throws a body kick that misses.
Nicks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nicks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michaels misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicks scores with a punch to the head.
Nicks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nicks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A lazy body kick from Nicks
and Michaels counters with an inside leg kick.
Nicks tests Michaels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicks throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Nicks misses
and Michaels counters with a solid body kick.
Michaels throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Michaels.
Mario Nicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicks thuds his right hand into Michaels's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Michaels pushes Nicks away with a front kick.
Michaels misses with a combination
and Nicks counters with a three punch combo that has Michaels backing up. Michaels nods at Nicks to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Michaels counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nicks doesn't seem bothered though.
Nicks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nicks throws a big shot that misses.
Nicks misses with a body punch
and Michaels counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Max Michaels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A thudding body kick lands there by Michaels!
Michaels tries for a takedown but Nicks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Michaels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Michaels has managed to clinch.
Michaels's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Michaels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Michaels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Michaels to work.
Nicks managing to block the knees to the body from Michaels.
Nicks blocking some punches.
A short right from Nicks on the inside.
Michaels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michaels drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Michaels slips a straight right by Nicks.
Michaels misses with a double jab.
Nicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Michaels counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nicks misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicks throws a one two combo.
Michaels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nicks throws a right and a left that Michaels avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicks. Michaels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michaels thows a body kick. Nicks tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mario Nicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nicks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nicks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Michaels is out of range.
Nicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Michaels counters with an inside leg kick.
Nicks misses with a shot to the body
and Michaels counters with a stiff right hand.
Michaels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nicks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michaels has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nicks finds it's way round the side to connect with Michaels's head.
Michaels is looking to slow Nicks down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Michaels blocks a head kick by Nicks.
Michaels throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch lands to the side of Nicks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Michaels lands a head shot.
Michaels closes the distance and clinches up with Nicks, looking for a takedown. Michaels pushes Nicks against the cage but Nicks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Michaels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nicks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Michaels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicks.
A head kick misses from Michaels.
A head kick by Nicks misses
and Michaels counters with a straight right hand.
Nicks throws a lazy right hand but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicks throws a looping overhand right but Michaels ducks down to avoid it.
Michaels closes the distance and pushes Nicks back into the cage.
Michaels lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nicks is trying to break free.
Michaels tries a knee to the head but Nicks blocks it.
Nicks prevents the takedown attempt.
Nicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nicks throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Michaels to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Nicks. Beautiful body shot.
Nicks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Michaels counters with a left to the body.
Max Michaels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Michaels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Michaels slips under a jab from Nicks.
Michaels throws a jab when Nicks was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicks misses with a double jab
and Michaels counters with a leg kick.
Michaels throws the kick towards the body but Nicks avoids it.
Nicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Michaels counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Michaels sitting and controlling from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaels wants to take a breather but Nicks is having none of it.
Nicks is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Michaels jumps into side control!
Michaels lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Michaels trying to control the position but Nicks is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nicks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Michaels moves into full guard.
Nicks is looking to stand up but Michaels won't let him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michaels is looking to sweep but instead, Nicks has passed into half guard.
Nicks controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nicks tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Michaels actively working from the bottom here.
Nicks trying to control the action but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Nicks decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Michaels counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Michaels really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Michaels tries to work over Nicks's front leg with a kick but Nicks checks it.
Michaels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Michaels throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Michaels throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Michaels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nicks thumps Michaels with a low kick.
Michaels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nicks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nicks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Michaels counters by clinching up.
Nicks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michaels prevents Nicks from breaking the clinch.
Michaels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Michaels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels lands a nice knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Michaels throws an elbow that misses.
Michaels lands a left hand.
Michaels misses with a knee to the head.
Michaels lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nicks or not.
Nicks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Michaels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nicks misses with a few strikes there.
Michaels throws a nice looking combination but Nicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses.
Nicks swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Nicks is predictable there
and Michaels counters with a right hand to the body.
Nicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Michaels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicks blocks a head kick by Michaels.
Nicks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Michaels counters with a two punch combo.
Michaels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses.
Nicks throws a leg kick
and Michaels counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicks lands a leg kick that knocks Michaels off balance momentarily.
Nicks misses with a double jab
and Michaels counters with a series of strikes. Nicks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Michaels looks to land a combination but Nicks avoids it well.
Nicks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Michaels connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicks throws an off balance right hand
and Michaels counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That kick from Michaels tenderised Nicks's leg. Nicks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Michaels misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michaels doesn't manage to clinch there - Nicks circles away.
Michaels lands with a straight right. Nicks didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Nicks is predictable there
and Nicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michaels shoots in looking for a takedown but Nicks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Michaels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nicks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nicks.
Michaels slips a jab and a cross from Nicks.
Nicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
Nicks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Michaels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nicks's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nicks duly obliges.
Michaels feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nickss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Michaels throws a body kick that misses.
Nicks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Michaels counters with a head kick. That will keep Nicks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nicks misses with a body shot
and Michaels counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nicks connects with a single shot there.
Nicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Michaels counters with a big head kick but Nicks shrugs it off.
Nicks blocks a head kick by Michaels.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michaels throws a nice looking combination but Nicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Michaels throws a nice head kick!
Nicks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Michaels dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Michaels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nicks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Michaels misses with a double jab
and Nicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Nicks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nicks.
Michaels throws a quick inside leg kick.
Michaels misses with a head kick.
Nicks scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Michaels misses with an uppercut
and Nicks counters with a three punch combo that has Michaels backing up. Michaels nods at Nicks to acknowledge the strikes.
Michaels clinches.
Michaels is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Michaels lands a body shot in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Michaels.
Michaels slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nicks is defending well for now.
Nicks breaks the clinch.
Nicks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Michaels misses the target.
Michaels on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nicks blocks a low kick nicely.
Nicks throws an overhand right that lands on Michaels's shoulder, as Michaels tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicks, as that shot connected.
Nicks scores with a nice strike.
Nicks sizes up Michaels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Michaels has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Nicks.
Michaels throws an off balance right hand
and Nicks counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Michaels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mario Nicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michaels walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nicks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nicks will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nicks misses with an uppercut
and Michaels counters with a nice body kick.
Nicks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Michaels looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nicks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nicks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Michaels under the eye.
Nicks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nicks misses with a double jab
and Michaels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicks misses with a right hand
and Michaels counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nicks scores with a nice right hand.
Michaels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michaels manages to avoid it.
Nicks misses with a left hand
and Michaels counters with a big head kick but Nicks shrugs it off.
Nicks lands an overhand right.
Nicks misses with a right hand
and Michaels counters with a low kick, right behind Nicks 's knee.
Nicks scores with a one two! Michaels had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Nicks. That snapped Michaels's head back.
Nicks misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Nicks.
Nicks throws a body punch but Michaels moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nicks slips a jab and a cross from Michaels.
Nicks's corner calls for a 1-2. Nicks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Max Michaels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Michaels takes one to the side of the head.
Michaels throws a head kick but Nicks moves out of range.
Nicks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Michaels, right into the meat.
Nicks misses with a looping left.
Nicks misses with an uppercut
and Michaels counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicks misses with a left hand
and Michaels counters with a nice body kick.
Nicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Michaels counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nicks throws a right hand that misses
and Michaels counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Nicks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Michaels 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Michaels!
Max Michaels is the new light heavyweight champion!
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