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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Ivar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keegan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Cant be touched as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Ivar !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keegan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ivar looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ivar swivels and escapes.
Smith is looking to chop away at Ivar 's legs.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Alexander Ivar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keegan Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith feints and as Ivar raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Smith won't allow Ivar to get back to his feet.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ivar looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ivar 's guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ivar is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Ivar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ivar but Ivar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ivar .
Ivar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith throws a series of punches but Ivar moves out of range.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Ivar .
Ivar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ivar is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivar avoid being mounted?
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ivar . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Ivar defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ivar wants to get back to his feet.
Ivar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ivar is trying to control but can't.
Ivar is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to take a breather but Ivar is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Ivar is defending the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Ivar wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ivar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keegan Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ivar sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ivar trying to control here.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Ivar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Ivar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivar trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Smith wants to finish this one by submission but Ivar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Ivar really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ivar is looking to escape.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Ivar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Smith content just to control the position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ivar defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith.
Ivar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Ivar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivar trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Ivar defends it.
Smith trying to control the action but Ivar is working from the bottom.
Ivar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Ivar trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Smith manages to escape to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Ivar sprawls well.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ivar breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Ivar as Smith shoots in.
Ivar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Ivar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keegan Smith.
Ivar lands a high kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keegan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Ivar stuffs the takedown.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Ivar .
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ivar lands with a cross.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Alexander Ivar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keegan Smith.
Ivar lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ivar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander Ivar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivar misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivar trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Ivar keeps moving.
Ivar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivar looking to control.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Ivar 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ivar swivels and escapes.
Ivar with a nice cross.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Ivar , looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Ivar against the ropes but Ivar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ivar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ivar connects with a looping right hand.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ivar throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Ivar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Ivar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ivar .
Ivar lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ivar lands a high kick!
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ivar but Ivar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ivar stuffs the takedown.
Alexander Ivar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Ivar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ivar .
Ivar stuffs the takedown.
Keegan Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Ivar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ivar to the mat! Ivar manages to get full guard.
Smith trying to control but Ivar is working from the bottom.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ivar as he jumps to the side.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ivar counters with a nice body kick.
Ivar looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ivar . Smith shrugs it off though.
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 Alexander Ivar .
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keegan Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hewson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Beurling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hewson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Vertigo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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182 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Hewson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Beurling!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hewson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beurling swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beurling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hewson staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Beurling.
Hewson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beurling as he jumps to the side.
Hewson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Beurling is not content to let Hewson control the position.
Beurling regains half guard.
Beurling is not content to let Hewson control the position.
Hewson seems to be looking for submissions.
Hewson stops Beurling from getting back to his feet.
Beurling won't allow Hewson to pass to mount.
Beurling wants to control but Hewson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beurling wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Beurling. No joy for Hewson on that attempt.
Beurling with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beurling changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hewson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hewson can't do much from the bottom here.
Hewson is breathing heavily.
Hewson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Beurling is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Beurling is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hewson's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Beurling stands up.
Hewson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hewson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hewson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beurling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hewson is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hewson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beurling throws a pinpoint strike between Hewson's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Hewson crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Beurling scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Beurling!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Chesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rock Chesner!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chesner.
A head kick misses from Rush.
Chesner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rush connects with a high kick.
Chesner moves out of range of the strikes.
Chesner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rush pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Chesner is trying to drag Rush to the mat but Rush just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Rush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chesner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rush prevents it.
Dick Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Chesner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rush.
Rush avoids the elbow strike from Chesner, against the ropes.
Chesner tries to break the clinch but Rush is controlling the position.
Rush manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chesner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rush misses with a two punch combination.
Rush misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rush throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chesner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rush but Rush pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chesner shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rush manages to break the clinch.
Chesner rushes Rush and presses him up against the ropes.
Chesner is looking to break free of the clinch but Rush has double underhooks.
Rush with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chesner wants a takedown but no success here.
Chesner looks gassed!
Rush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rush throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Rush does no damage.
Rush misses with a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Rush there.
Chesner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rush wants to get back to his feet but Chesner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chesner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rush, up you get!
Chesner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rush swivels and escapes.
Chesner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chesner tries for a takedown but Rush sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chesner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Chesner closes the distance and clinches up with Rush, looking for a takedown. Chesner pushes Rush against the ropes but Rush circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rush connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chesner. Chesner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush throws a combination. Chesner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rush fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rush swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chesner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rush as he jumps to the side.
Chesner moves forwards but Rush connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rush misses with a takedown attempt - Chesner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rush gets caught flat footed, as Chesner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chesner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rush is looking to stand up but Chesner isn't so interested in that idea.
Chesner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chesner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rush wants to stand but Chesner is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chesner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rush's head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chesner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rush tries to avoid it but Chesner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rush to the ground. Rush escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rush looks to land a combination but Chesner avoids it well.
Chesner tries for a takedown but Rush sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rush lands a two punch combo.
Rush rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chesner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rush misses the shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chesner.
Chesner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chesner works to advance to full mount. Rush defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chesner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rush is surviving well by controlling Chesner's body position as best he can.
Chesner misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rush wants to get back to his feet.
Chesner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rush knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chesner on the ground.
Chesner lands a heavy elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chesner working Rush over with strikes here.
Chesner wants to control the pace but Rush is squirming around nicely.
Chesner has hold of Rush's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rush manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Rush dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Rush there.
Dick Rush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chesner.
Nice takedown defense from Rush. No joy for Chesner on that attempt.
Rush throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chesner.
Rush shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rush showed some decent athleticism there.
Chesner is looking to control Rush's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chesner avoid being mounted?
Rush wants to stand but Chesner has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Chesner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chesner.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rush gets to his feet - Chesner follows without any prompting.
Chesner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dick Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush throws a right and a left that Chesner avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush has Chesner up against the ropes in a clinch.
Chesner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chesner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rush circles away.
Dick Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Chesner.
Rush pushes Chesner up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rush manages to break the clinch.
Chesner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chesner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rush wants to get back to his feet.
Chesner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chesner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rush!
Chesner wants to take Rush's back here but Rush is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chesner dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rush is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Chesner locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Rush is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rock Chesner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Schimling Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Currie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Schimling Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Currie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Currie misses.
Currie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Sean Schimling Jr has been cut.
Currie misses with a looping right.
Schimling Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schimling Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Currie tries to avoid it but Schimling Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Currie to the ground. Currie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Currie looks to land a right hand but Schimling Jr moved out of range.
Schimling Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Currie scores with a nice right hand.
Currie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Currie gets caught flat footed, as Schimling Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Schimling Jr wants to control from the top but Currie keeps moving.
Currie is trying to keep Schimling Jr in close.
Currie wants to sweep but no luck.
Currie trying to keep a closed guard but Schimling Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Schimling Jr stays in close to Currie's body and controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Currie is looking to stand up but Schimling Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Currie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schimling Jr is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Schimling Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Schimling Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schimling Jr is breathing heavily.
Schimling Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schimling Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Currie moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Currie fails to land.
Currie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Schimling Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Currie.
Currie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Currie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schimling Jr backwards.
Schimling Jr is rocked!
Currie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oh Schimling Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schimling Jr.
Schimling Jr blocks an uppercut.
Currie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Currie working aggressively here.
Schimling Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Schimling Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Currie has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Currie.
Schimling Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Currie lands a big right hand! Schimling Jr is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Currie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez has chosen Welcome to my Nightmare as his entrance music. Charlie Baker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hector Hernandez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Baker!
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, Hector Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck for Baker with that takedown attempt.
Baker swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Baker is looking to score with low kicks.
Baker misses with a straight right.
Baker gets the takedown into side control.
Hernandez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hernandez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hernandez prevents Baker from improving position.
Hernandez struggling a bit here.
Baker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hernandez lands a high kick!
Hernandez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baker.
Both fighters circling a little - Hernandez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Hernandez throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Baker is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hector Hernandez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barney Rumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Bower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barney Rumble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Bower!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bower stuffs the takedown.
Bower looks to land a combination. Rumble sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Barney Rumble has been cut.
Bower moves into range and clinches up with Rumble.
Rumble tries to pull guard but Bower won't allow it.
Bower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rumble tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bower smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barney Rumble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rumble shoots in but no luck this time.
Bower throws a series of punches but Rumble avoids them all with ease.
Bower lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rumble shoots for a takedown but Bower saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bower fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rumble takes one to the side of the head.
Bower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rumble misses with a takedown attempt - Bower sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rumble is breathing heavily.
Bower scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rumble doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bower forces Rumble back against the ropes and clinches.
Rumble wants a takedown but no success here.
Bower is trying to break free.
Bower wants to get back to striking at distance but Rumble won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Rumble can't fight it off and eventually Bower manages to take the fight to the floor. Rumble looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bower passes Rumble's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bower is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bower seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
It looks like Bower is going to stand back up.
Bower works his way into side control.
Rumble is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bower looks up at the clock and then as Rumble takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bower smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rumble manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bower's best efforts.
Bower is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rumble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bower is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumble wants to get back to full guard.
Bower tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rumble controls his leg.
Bower is looking for a kimura here.
Bower is tying to control. Rumble wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bower trying to pass the guard but Rumble defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bower feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rumble's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bower gets caught flat footed, as Rumble shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bower keeping full guard, as Rumble tries to pass.
Bower striking off his back but it's not causing Rumble any problems.
Bower wants to get back to his feet but Rumble is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rumble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bower keeping moving, preventing Rumble from controlling successfully.
Rumble passes Bower's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bower blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rumble.
Bower looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bower moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bower stops a takedown attempt from Rumble.
Bower gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rumble makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rumble.
Bower gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bower misses with a wild body shot.
Rumble shoots in but no luck this time.
Bower keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bower scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bower looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rumble will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bower scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rumble in his tracks.
Bower connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bower is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Bower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Rumble's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bower bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rumble's head.
Rumble has a takedown stuffed.
Rumble shoots in for a double leg but Bower sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bower connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rumble's hands.
Bower fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rumble sprawls well initially but Bower persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bower uses his free foot to push down on Rumble's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rumble.
Bower wants to control the pace but Rumble is squirming around nicely.
Bower get's back to his feet.
Bower throws a leg kick but Rumble moved away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bower closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bower lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bower is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bower gets to his feet. Rumble looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rumble slips a jab and a cross from Bower.
Bower paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rumble with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bower counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barney Rumble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bower tries to pass to full mount but Rumble defends it.
Rumble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rumble is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bower working the head and body with strikes.
Bower decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Rumble shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bower counters with a shoot takedown. Rumble fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Bower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rumble is keeping the position for now.
Rumble tries to strike from the bottom.
Rumble trying to keep a closed guard but Bower is proving a slippery customer.
Bower wants to pass the guard but Rumble is keeping the position.
Rumble keeping busy on the bottom but Bower has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rumble missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumble is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bower jumps into side control!
Bower tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bower has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bower decides to stand back up.
Rumble fails with the takedown
and Bower counters with a single leg into guard. Rumble didn't expect that.
Rumble has a closed guard, preventing Bower from standing up.
Rumble is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumble trying to pass the guard but Bower defending well.
Bower is pressing down on Rumble's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rumble passes Bower's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bower slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bower has his foot on Rumble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rumble works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bower wants to stand but Rumble is controlling the position.
Rumble lands a couple of decent looking shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rumble postures up and lands a big shot to Bower's brow.
Rumble thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rumble won't allow Bower to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Bower showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barney Rumble's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rumble looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bower!
Rumble raining down shots from the mount!
Rumble won't let Bower get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rumble connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bower defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rumble.
Bower tries to reverse the position but Rumble maintains control.
Bower is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rumble landing strikes from the mount and Bower is in trouble!
Rumble is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bower can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bower bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble looking for a guillotine here but Bower defends easily.
Rumble keeping moving, preventing Bower from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rumble is on top in guard.
Rumble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rumble looking to pass the 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.
Rumble wants to control from the top but Bower keeps moving.
Bower is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bower keeping full guard, as Rumble tries to pass.
Bower is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rumble gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rumble stands up over Bower, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rumble trying to control but Bower is working from the bottom.
Rumble postures up in Bower's guard and throws a big left but Bower blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumble won't allow Bower to sweep him here.
Rumble thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rumble tries to free his leg and advance position but Bower is retaining full guard.
Bower working for a triangle but Rumble defends it easily.
Rumble makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bower has his foot on Rumble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rumble works his way back into a safe position though.
Rumble wants to control from the top but Bower keeps moving.
Rumble has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rumble throws a big right hand that misses.
Bower throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rumble wants to control from the top but Bower keeps moving.
Barney Rumble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bower is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rumble working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bower is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rumble manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rumble throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rumble looking for a sweep. Not yet Rumble, not yet.
Bower wants to stand but Rumble is controlling his posture from full guard.
Matt Bower is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matt Bower has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rumble trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Bower.
Well Bower 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Bower!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between J Lingad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). J Lingad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, J Lingad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tyson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lingad misses with a takedown attempt - Tyson Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lingad throws a body punch but Tyson Jr moves out of range.
Tyson Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyson Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like J Lingad has been cut.
Tyson Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lingad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson Jr as Lingad shoots in.
Tyson Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lingad.
Lingad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for J Lingad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lingad swings for the body but Tyson Jr moves out of range.
Nice shot by Tyson Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson Jr connects with a superb combination that knocks Lingad out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Tyson Jr before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Lingad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Tyson Jr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the ring accompanied by Mushroomhead. Drago has chosen James Brown - Living In America as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Drago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drago misses with a body shot.
Jones defending well as Drago loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drago.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drago moves away.
A jab lands there for Drago.
Drago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drago throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Drago misses.
Drago lands a head shot.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Drago.
Drago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drago throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Drago is just out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Drago.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Drago.
Jones slips under a jab.
Drago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Drago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Drago might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones digs a good hook to Drago's body.
Drago looks gassed!
Drago throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drago.
Drago lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones tries to bum rush Drago with a series of wild strikes but Drago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drago misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Drago swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones shoots in and bounces Drago off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones cracks Drago with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Drago is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Drago stops Jones from passing to mount.
Drago takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones has hold of Drago's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Drago manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drago working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones scoring with strikes but Drago is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jim Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Drago looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones is looking to wear down Drago with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Drago darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a left and a right that hurts Drago! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Jones jumps into full mount!
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones breaks from Drago's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Drago looks very uncomfortable down there.
Drago is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big strike lands for Jones! That's really hurt Drago and he's turned his back - Jones keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Jones Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Jones!
Jim Jones retains his light heavyweight title!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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