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CoV 39: Jones/Turner III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Struve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Burt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burt has chosen No Worse Human as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stefan Struve!
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, Ed Burt!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struve misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Burt.
A punch combination from Burt misses.
Struve looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Struve shoots for a double leg takedown but Burt sprawls well. He's pushed Struve's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burt digs a good body shot into Struve's ribs.
Burt throws a combination. Struve tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Stefan Struve has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burt.
Struve is breathing heavily.
Struve chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burt can pounce on him.
Burt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burt jabs at Struve's body.
Burt drops Struve with a nice combination! Burt dives into Struve's guard, looking to finish!
Struve is rocked!
Stefan Struve's cut is getting worse.
Burt postures up in Struve's guard and throws a big left but Struve blocks it.
Oh Struve is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Struve seems to have got his legs back now.
Struve is working an open guard so Burt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Burt drops Struve with a left and a right! Oh, Struve is hurt - Burt dives into side control looking to finish!
Stefan Struve's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burt controls the position.
Burt decides to stand back up. Burt steps back and let's Struve get back to his feet.
Burt scores with a hook.
A left and a right from Burt both land. Nice combination.
Burt throws a right hand that Struve ducks under and follows up with a left that Struve also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burt catches Struve with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jeez, Stefan Struve's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A jab-cross combination lands for Burt and sends Struve crashing to the mat! Burt follows him down to the mat - Struve regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stefan Struve's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ed Burt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Augustine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tate Perkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augustine comes to the cage accompanied by The Stooges - I Wanna Be Your Dog. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Augustine!
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, Tate Perkins!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkins moves in looking to clinch but Augustine pushes him off.
Augustine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perkins tries to clinch up.
Augustine lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Perkins backs up against the cage.
Augustine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Perkins pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Perkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Augustine avoiding damage as Perkins throws knees to the body.
Augustine lands a body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Perkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Augustine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Perkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Augustine.
Augustine wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Augustine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustine lands a right hand.
Perkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Perkins landing knees to the head.
Perkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perkins looks gassed!
Perkins takes a shot to the head.
Augustine turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Augustine manages to end up in side control.
Perkins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from Augustine crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustine postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Augustine working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augustine throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Perkins defending against the ground and pound.
Augustine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perkins keeps working.
Augustine is chipping away with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Augustine.
Augustine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Augustine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustine working the ground and pound but Perkins is defending the strikes.
Augustine throwing strikes but Perkins manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Augustine is trying to improve his position.
Augustine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Perkins off and has taken his back!
Augustine missing with strikes from the back.
Augustine tries to keep control of the position but Perkins is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkins fending off the submission attempt from Augustine.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Augustine throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Augustine is not going to allow Perkins to sit and survive in this position.
Perkins holding both Augustine 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Even with his hooks in, Augustine manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Augustine missing with strikes.
Perkins covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Perkins has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Augustine.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkins has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Augustine is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Perkins knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Perkins for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Augustine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Augustine darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Augustine winds up and cracks Perkins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Augustine looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Augustine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Augustine 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.
Augustine works his foot free and advances to mount.
Augustine dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Augustine.
Augustine landing punches.
Perkins is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Perkins is squirming around, avoiding Augustine's attempts to control the action.
Perkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Augustine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Perkins holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Augustine tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Perkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Augustine scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Perkins?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustine looking to ground and pound but Perkins is blocking nicely.
BOOM! Augustine connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Augustine has control of Perkins's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Perkins regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Perkins gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augustine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Perkins is just riding it out for now. Augustine eventually gives up the hold.
Augustine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perkins defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustine is trying to work for a kimura but Perkins is defending well.
Perkins controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Augustine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Perkins's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Augustine passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Perkins!
Augustine in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Perkins tries to buck Augustine off but he can't manage it.
Augustine is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Perkins is surviving well by controlling Augustine's body position as best he can.
Augustine thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Augustine dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Perkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Augustine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Augustine throws a shot from downtown. Perkins moves away and avoids it.
Tim Augustine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Augustine keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Augustine.
Augustine keeps the fight on the outside.
Perkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Augustine throws a right hand that Perkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Perkins also avoids with ease.
Perkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Augustine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins tries to clinch up.
Augustine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perkins walks into a straight right hand from Augustine.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perkins moves into the clinch.
Augustine avoiding damage as Perkins throws knees to the body.
Perkins blocks an uppercut.
Augustine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Augustine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Perkins walks away with a smile on his face. Augustine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A combination from Augustine does no damage.
Perkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Augustine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perkins is looking to land body kicks.
Perkins tries to clinch up but Augustine circles away and keeps his distance.
Augustine cracks Perkins with a good jab.
Perkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Augustine misses with the combination.
Augustine swats away the attempt to clinch by Perkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkins wants to clinch.
Perkins defending well as Augustine loads up on a big left hand.
Augustine tests Perkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perkins wants to clinch.
Augustine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Perkins circles away.
Augustine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Augustine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perkins moves in looking to clinch but Augustine pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustine gets a takedown into half guard.
Perkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Augustine.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perkins kicks Augustine off and gets back to his feet.
Perkins tries to clinch but Augustine is having none of it.
Augustine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perkins is fending him off so far but Augustine persists. Nope, Perkins circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Augustine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perkins tries to clinch but Augustine is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustine misses with a few strikes there.
Perkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Perkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustine swats away the attempt to clinch by Perkins.
Perkins tries to clinch but Augustine moves out of range.
Augustine throws the left hand but Perkins avoids the punch easily.
Perkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Augustine.
Tate Perkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Augustine swats away the attempt to clinch by Perkins.
Perkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perkins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Perkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perkins taking a breather.
Perkins gets underhooks to prevent Augustine's takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tate Perkins.
Well Augustine has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Tim Augustine!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Tim Augustine!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Tim Augustine!
Tim Augustine wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Schaefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sims comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman . Schaefer has chosen The Bending by Hopesfall as his entrance music. Alan Schaefer 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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215 lbs
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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, Dan Sims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Schaefer!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims wants to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schaefer.
Schaefer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Schaefer stalks Sims and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sims's face. Sims staggers backwards, shaken.
Sims has a takedown stuffed.
Sims moves in looking to clinch but Schaefer pushes him off.
Schaefer misses with a double jab.
Sims has a takedown stuffed.
Sims wants to clinch up but Schaefer keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Schaefer. No joy for Sims on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims doesn't manage to clinch there - Schaefer circles away.
Schaefer has closed the distance and engaged Sims in a clinch.
Schaefer wants to get back to striking at distance but Sims won't allow it.
Sims tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schaefer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sims looks for a takedown but Schaefer sprawls well.
Sims fails with the takedown.
Sims is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaefer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sims, pushing him back against the cage.
Schaefer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sims misses with a knee to the head.
Sims keeps control of Schaefer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sims is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schaefer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schaefer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sims avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schaefer has closed the distance and engaged Sims in a clinch.
Schaefer is trying to break the clinch but Sims has him pressed against the cage.
Schaefer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Schaefer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sims looks to clinch
and Schaefer counters by clinching up.
Schaefer tries to break the clinch but Sims is controlling the position.
Sims working aggressively here.
Schaefer has Sims pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sims manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Schaefer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sims has him pressed against the cage.
Schaefer breaks the clinch.
Schaefer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaefer lands a head shot.
Schaefer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Schaefer lands a two punch combo.
Schaefer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sims dodges the punch combination from Schaefer.
Schaefer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schaefer throws a combination. Sims tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dan Sims seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schaefer closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Schaefer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schaefer is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Schaefer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schaefer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Schaefer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaefer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schaefer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Schaefer moves into range and clinches up with Sims.
Schaefer wants to get back to striking at distance but Sims won't allow it.
Schaefer gets control of Sims's arms and successfully pulls guard. Schaefer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Schaefer controlling the position.
Schaefer wants to stand up but Sims is controlling him.
Schaefer pulls Sims in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Schaefer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sims, into his guard.
Sims is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sims can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schaefer controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Schaefer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sims wants to clinch but Schaefer slips to the side
and Schaefer counters with a left and a right that stings Sims.
Sims shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schaefer counters with a series of strikes. Sims will be more careful next time no doubt.
Schaefer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Schaefer content just to control the position here.
Sims tries to reverse the position but Schaefer maintains control.
Sims is in a horrible position here. Schaefer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Schaefer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schaefer looking to control but Sims is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims tries to reverse the position but Schaefer maintains control.
Schaefer controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaefer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Despite being in the dominant position, Alan Schaefer just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sims misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Schaefer to counter with a crisp jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sims. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Schaefer throws a leg kick which misses Sims's front leg but catches the back leg as Sims tries to avoid it.
Sims showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schaefer.
Schaefer is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Schaefer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Schaefer moves into range and clinches up with Sims.
Sims with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schaefer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sims darts in trying to clinch
enabling Schaefer to counter with a crisp jab.
Sims fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schaefer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Schaefer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Schaefer wants to free his trapped foot but Sims is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Schaefer manages to move to mount!
Schaefer won't let Sims get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Schaefer controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Schaefer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sims is squirming around, avoiding Schaefer's attempts to control the action.
Schaefer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Schaefer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sims tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Schaefer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sims shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sims showed some decent athleticism there.
Sims not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sims throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sims decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Sims misses with a takedown
and Schaefer counters with a two punch combo.
Alan Schaefer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schaefer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Schaefer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schaefer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dan Sims is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schaefer looks to land a combination. Sims sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaefer lands a jab-cross combination.
Schaefer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schaefer lands in his opponent's guard.
Schaefer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schaefer stands up over Sims, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schaefer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sims is trying to work for a sweep but Schaefer has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sims is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schaefer controlling from mount.
Schaefer working for a submission but Sims is keeping him at bay.
Sims can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Schaefer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schaefer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Schaefer controlling from the full mount.
Schaefer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sims is squirming around, avoiding Schaefer's attempts to control the action.
Alan Schaefer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sims squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Schaefer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schaefer 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Alan Schaefer!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Alan Schaefer!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Alan Schaefer!
Alan Schaefer wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Omar Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Smith!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Barksdale which made him look bad.
Barksdale wants to clinch.
Barksdale gets a takedown into half guard.
Barksdale wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is pressing down on Barksdale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barksdale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barksdale is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barksdale preventing the sweep.
Barksdale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barksdale might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barksdale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barksdale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barksdale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Barksdale pushes his legs off easily.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barksdale trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Barksdale looking to pass the guard.
Barksdale drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Barksdale off! Barksdale jumps back into Smith's guard.
Barksdale stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barksdale looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Barksdale scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barksdale lands a couple of digs.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Barksdale from controlling successfully.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barksdale wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Barksdale pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Barksdale is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith tries for a takedown but Barksdale circles away easily
and Barksdale counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith looks gassed!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barksdale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Barksdale cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith is trying to control the position but Barksdale postures up.
Barksdale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barksdale clinches.
Barksdale wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Barksdale persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.
Barksdale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Barksdale!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Barksdale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Barksdale tries to clinch up.
Barksdale gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barksdale won't be happy with that.
Smith trying to control the action but Barksdale is working from the bottom.
Barksdale struggling a bit here.
Barksdale is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Barksdale denies him.
Omar Barksdale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith takes a little break here. Barksdale wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Smith working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barksdale shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Barksdale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Barksdale is proving a slippery customer.
Barksdale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale moves nicely into side control.
Barksdale lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Barksdale misses with the ground and pound.
Smith is not content to let Barksdale control the position.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Barksdale working the body and head with strikes.
Barksdale working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Barksdale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barksdale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith tries to bench press Barksdale off him but Barksdale keeps the position.
Smith prevents Barksdale from moving into mount.
Barksdale looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barksdale smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Barksdale is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barksdale's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barksdale is working hard here to advance position.
Barksdale working the head and body with strikes.
Smith wants to control but Barksdale is keeping busy.
Barksdale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barksdale.
Smith trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Barksdale dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Barksdale looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Barksdale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barksdale is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to control but Barksdale postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is pressing down on Barksdale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barksdale pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Barksdale thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Barksdale is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barksdale 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.
Smith moves into full guard.
Barksdale forces his way into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Barksdale is keeping busy.
Barksdale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barksdale is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Barksdale sits in half guard.
Barksdale takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith is looking to control Barksdale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith won't allow Barksdale to pass to mount.
Barksdale is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barksdale looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Barksdale connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Barksdale lands a nice shot to the head.
Barksdale connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barksdale postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smith looks a forlorn figure.
Barksdale lands a big elbow.
Barksdale is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smith can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Barksdale isn't that keen on the idea.
Barksdale is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Barksdale extends the arm and Smith is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Omar Barksdale!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nanak Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismo Laitela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laitela is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Anna Hanski - Tunteisiin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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23
192 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nanak Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ismo Laitela!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laitela throws a head kick that misses.
Singh throws a low kick, looking for Laitela's leg but Laitela calmly moves out of range.
Laitela takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Singh avoids a kick to the body.
Laitela tries to clinch up.
Laitela throws a head kick that misses
and Singh counters with a good low kick that Laitela was not able to check.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Singh checks a leg kick.
Singh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
Singh avoids the body shot from Laitela.
Singh avoids a kick to the body.
Laitela throws a head kick that misses.
Singh moves out of range as Laitela strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitela throws a nice inside leg kick.
Singh moves out of range of the strikes.
Singh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laitela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laitela throws a hook to the side of Singh's head but Singh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ismo Laitela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laitela misses with a leg kick
and Singh counters with a straight right hand.
Laitela slips under a jab.
Laitela misses with a body kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Singh! Laitela is out on his feet! Singh rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Laitela is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Laitela is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nanak Singh!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston has chosen Public Enemy - Black Steel In The Hour Of Chaos as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
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23
217 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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, Mike Mawson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mawson throws a head kick that misses.
Mawson misses with a series of wild punches.
Mawson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kingston rushes Mawson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kingston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mawson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kingston.
Mawson misses with a few strikes there.
Kingston moves into range and clinches up with Mawson.
Kingston turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mawson wants to get back to his feet.
Kingston landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mawson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kingston asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kingston decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mawson to his feet.
Mawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingston circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kingston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mawson throws a series of punches but Kingston avoids them all with ease.
Mawson is breathing heavily.
Mawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston lands with a straight right. Mawson didn't see that one coming.
Kingston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice straight punches there by Kingston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kingston.
Kingston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kingston pushes Mawson up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Kingston.
Good body shot from Kingston.
Kingston managing to block the knees to the body from Mawson.
Kingston breaks from the clinch.
Kingston lands with a straight right. Mawson didn't see that one coming.
Kingston punishes Mawson's body with a nice straight punch.
Kingston 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.
Kingston lunges at Mawson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mawson's hand.
Kingston sizes up Mawson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kingston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kingston throws a left that rocks Mawson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kingston dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Mawson regain composure!
Mawson is rocked!
Kingston lands a strong strike to the head of Mawson. That's dazed him! Kingston looking to finish here. Mawson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kingston lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Kingston! Eddie Kingston retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saguro Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taalasmaa has chosen Smurffit - Tunteisiin as his entrance music. Saguro Takada is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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150 lbs
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167 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saguro Takada!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takada throws the kick towards the body but Taalasmaa avoids it.
Takada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saguro Takada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taalasmaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takada's head backwards.
Taalasmaa moves in looking to clinch but Takada pushes him off.
Taalasmaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taalasmaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taalasmaa lands a big shot that drops Takada! Can he finish him?
Takada is rocked!
Takada doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Oh Takada is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taalasmaa is one step ahead there.
Takada trying to strike off his back.
Takada seems to have got his legs back now.
Takada throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taalasmaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taalasmaa wants to control from the top but Takada keeps moving.
Takada tries to strike from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taalasmaa throws an overhand right that lands on Takada's shoulder, as Takada tries to avoid the shot.
Takada scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Taalasmaa has closed the distance and engaged Takada in a clinch.
Takada is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Takada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takada closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taalasmaa is trying to get back to half guard.
Takada working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada gets to mount! Taalasmaa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Takada is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Takada blocks Taalasmaa's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Takada with the ground and pound from mount.
Takada with a couple of short strikes.
Taalasmaa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takada wants to sweep here but Taalasmaa controlling him for the moment.
Taalasmaa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Takada looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taalasmaa's guard.
Takada scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Takada wants to control from the top but Taalasmaa keeps moving.
Takada works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Taalasmaa is refusing to be controlled, as Takada sits in half guard.
Taalasmaa is looking to improve his position.
Takada working the head and body with strikes.
Taalasmaa manages to get to full guard.
Takada stopping the sweep attempt from Taalasmaa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taalasmaa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Takada slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Takada politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Takada prefers to stall for the moment though.
Taalasmaa is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takada looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taalasmaa throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
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 Saguro Takada will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Takada wants to clinch.
Taalasmaa takes the fight into the clinch.
Taalasmaa has Takada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taalasmaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Takada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takada tries to stall but Taalasmaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Takada cracks Taalasmaa with a nice body shot.
Taalasmaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taalasmaa wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taalasmaa backwards.
Taalasmaa letting Takada take a breather here.
Takada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taalasmaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takada moves in looking to clinch but Taalasmaa pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada throws a head kick that misses.
Taalasmaa misses with a straight right.
Takada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taalasmaa.
Takada rushes Taalasmaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taalasmaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taalasmaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takada is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takada seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Taalasmaa is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Takada pushes Taalasmaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takada stalling in the clinch but Taalasmaa improves position.
Takada scores with a hook to the body.
Taalasmaa is breathing heavily.
Taalasmaa wants the takedown. Takada is fighting it off but Taalasmaa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Takada's guard against the cage.
Taalasmaa throws a big right hand that misses.
Takada is controlling Taalasmaa's posture.
Takada striking off his back but it's not causing Taalasmaa any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Taalasmaa!
Takada controlling the pace for now.
Takada prevents Taalasmaa from getting the reversal.
Takada cracks Taalasmaa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Takada working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Taalasmaa 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.
Takada is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Taalasmaa is staying active underneath Takada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa is trying to get back to full guard.
Taalasmaa is not content to let Takada control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Taalasmaa throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Takada wants to control but Taalasmaa is keeping him busy.
Taalasmaa is looking for a sweep. Takada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takada is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Taalasmaa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takada.
Takada trying to control from Taalasmaa's half guard. Taalasmaa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taalasmaa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takada tries to clinch there but Taalasmaa circles away.
Taalasmaa drops his hands momentarily and Takada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takada looks to score with a jab to the body but Taalasmaa is just out of range.
Takada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takada sizes up Taalasmaa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takada moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takada lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taalasmaa or not.
Takada will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taalasmaa up against the cage.
Takada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saguro Takada is winning the standup battle so far.
Takada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taalasmaa doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saguro Takada dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Taalasmaa throws a hook but Takada avoids it easily.
Takada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taalasmaa manages to avoid it.
Taalasmaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takada throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takada lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Takada lands with a hook. Taalasmaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takada moves in looking to clinch but Taalasmaa pushes him off.
Taalasmaa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takada tries to close the distance and clinch but Taalasmaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takada gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taalasmaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takada, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada tries to close the distance and clinch but Taalasmaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takada is looking to clinch.
Takada scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taalasmaa stops Takada from passing to mount.
Takada lands an elbow.
Taalasmaa can't do much from the bottom here.
Takada cracks Taalasmaa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Takada lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Taalasmaa is trying to get back to half guard.
Takada in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Saguro Takada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takada tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada is looking to take a break and control but Taalasmaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takada lands a nice forearm strike.
Takada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taalasmaa keeps working.
Taalasmaa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Takada wants to control but Taalasmaa is keeping busy.
Takada is pressing down on Taalasmaa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Takada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takada looking for a guillotine here but Taalasmaa defends easily.
Taalasmaa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takada's head.
Takada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taalasmaa.
Takada wants to sweep here but Taalasmaa controlling him for the moment.
Takada looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taalasmaa throws a strike but Takada rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Taalasmaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takada content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taalasmaa keeping full guard, as Takada tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Taalasmaa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taalasmaa showed some decent athleticism there.
Taalasmaa stalling away here and it's allowed Takada to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taalasmaa is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saguro Takada clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taalasmaa misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takada is looking to clinch but Taalasmaa is avoiding it.
Takada swinging wilding here.
Takada throws a front kick that sends Taalasmaa stumbling back into the cage.
Takada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takada tries to clinch but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Takada decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Takada there.
Takada seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Takada works his way into full mount!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Takada lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Takada but it's paid off an Taalasmaa is forced to tap! Nice work by Takada.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saguro Takada!
Saguro Takada retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clint Lomax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Werner Klemperer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Klemperer's choice of entrance music: Hogan's Heroes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clint Lomax!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Werner Klemperer!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Klemperer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lomax - the referee stops the clock and Klemperer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lomax. Klemperer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Klemperer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lomax tries to clinch but Klemperer is having none of it.
Lomax moves into the clinch.
Klemperer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lomax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klemperer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lomax's waist but Lomax gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klemperer off to one side.
Lomax clobbers Klemperer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lomax is looking to clinch but Klemperer is avoiding it.
Klemperer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lomax just misses with a punch to the body.
Lomax moves into the clinch.
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!
Lomax is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Klemperer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klemperer lands with a right to the head.
Lomax is stalling here.
Klemperer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lomax.
Lomax breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klemperer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lomax lands a high kick!
Lomax moves in looking to clinch but Klemperer pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Lomax.
Lomax lands a nice looking body kick.
Klemperer looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomax clinches.
Lomax looking to throw knees to the head but Klemperer is blocking nicely.
Lomax manages to break the clinch.
Lomax lands a big head kick that sends Klemperer to the canvas! Lomax follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Lomax!
Clint Lomax retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrell Turner has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adam Jones's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight 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, Adam Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrell Turner!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones connects with a right hand. Turner shakes it off.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Turner misses with a head kick.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Turner finds it's target.
Turner misses with a head kick.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turner blocks a jab.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Turner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner misses with a head kick.
Terrell Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones thuds his right hand into Turner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turner tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Turner slips under a jab from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Turner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner tries to clinch up.
Turner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Turner throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Jones 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.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Turner moves out of range as Jones strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turner.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Turner throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner slips a jab from Jones.
Turner misses with a jab to the body
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner moves away from the strike by Jones.
Turner wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Adam Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Turner misses
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Turner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones blocks a head kick by Turner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Turner misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Turner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Turner digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Turner throws a head kick that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones avoids the head kick by Turner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks Turner with an open hand slap.
Turner swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Turner throws a sloppy body shot
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones scores with a jab. Turner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Turner's head back.
Turner throws a body kick the misses
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner is looking to land body kicks.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Turner.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Turner throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Turner's ribs.
Turner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turner misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adam Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Turner misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.
Turner throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turner throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Jones clearly takes 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.
Turner shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Turner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turner. Turner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Turner is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Turner shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Turner darts in trying to clinch
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Turner's head.
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.
Turner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turner throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones cracks Turner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Jones throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turner throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Turner misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Turner might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jones has got the better of the exchanges.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Turner.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Jones had his way with Terrell Turner in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones misses with a straight left.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Turner tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner misses with a body shot
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones blocks a jab.
Turner throws a body kick the misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Turner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Turner drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adam Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrell Turner.
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.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turner misses the body punch
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turner throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Turner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turner misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a head kick that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terrell Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Adam Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Turner misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Adam Jones!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Adam Jones!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Adam Jones!
Adam Jones wins by unanimous decision!
Adam Jones is the new middleweight champion!
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A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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