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ICON TMP 6 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Funny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quick comes to the cage accompanied by Indestructible, by Disturbed. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Quick!
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, Franklin Funny!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funny lands a with a good body shot.
A combination from Funny does no damage.
Quick tries to clinch up but Funny circles away and keeps his distance.
Quick walks into a stiff left hand from Funny.
Quick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quick tries to land a knee to the head but Funny blocks with his arms.
Funny blocks an elbow strike.
Funny wants to get back to striking at distance but Quick won't allow it.
Quick keeps control of Funny as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Quick lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Franklin Funny has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Quick.
Funny looks gassed!
Quick breaks the clinch.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Quick throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Funny is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nick Quick!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and haso hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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300 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, haso hogan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hogan shoots in for a takedown but Bob shows good takedown defense.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
hogan scores a takedown into full mount!
Bob tries to get back to half guard but can't.
hogan misses with a head shot.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bob regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob is looking to improve his position.
hogan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bob's head.
Bob tries to get to full guard but hogan has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
hogan thows a huge punch but Bob dodges it nicely.
hogan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bob slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
hogan landing some decent shots from guard.
hogan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bob stuffs the takedown attempt from hogan. hogan gets slowly back to his feet.
hogan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
hogan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bob looking for submissions off his back.
Bob wants to get back to full guard.
hogan trying to control the pace.
hogan blocks the strikes from Bob.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hogan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
hogan is pressing down on Bob's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bob is holding on for now.
Bob punching from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bob doesn't succeed with the takedown
and hogan counters with a single leg into guard. Bob didn't expect that.
hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
Bob looking to hit a scissor sweep but hogan is one step ahead there.
hogan postures up in Bob's guard and throws a big left but Bob blocks it.
hogan postures up and lands a big shot to Bob's brow.
hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hogan wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
hogan swats away the attempt to clinch by Bob.
hogan moves into range and clinches up with Bob.
Bob wants a takedown.
hogan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bob ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bob no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bob is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
hogan trying to hold on to Bob's head to control him but Bob postures up.
hogan is pressing down on Bob's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bob advances to half guard.
hogan is looking to escape.
hogan tries to roll over but Bob keeps him under control.
hogan trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hogan lands with a few short shots to the body.
Bob not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bob not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bob is looking for a kimura but hogan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bob to get the leverage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
hogan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than hogan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bob regains half guard.
hogan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bob does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bob moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
hogan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bob's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
haso hogan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
hogan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bob as he avoids it easily.
Bob throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around hogan's waist but hogan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bob off to one side.
hogan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. hogan showed some decent athleticism there.
hogan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Billy Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
hogan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bob is fending him off so far but hogan persists. Nope, Bob circles away and we're back to standing.
hogan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bob gets back to full guard.
hogan wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Bob looking for a guillotine here but hogan defends easily.
hogan is looking to stand up but Bob won't let him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
hogan wants to pass the guard but Bob is keeping the position.
hogan chips away with some ground and pound.
Bob is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bob shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and hogan counters with a good, hard body kick but Bob shrugs it off.
hogan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
hogan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bob with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
hogan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bob closes the distance and clinches up with hogan, looking for a takedown. Bob pushes hogan against the cage but hogan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
hogan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bob on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bob tries to get out of the position.
Bob is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hogan working the ground and pound.
Bob sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bob is looking to improve his position.
hogan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bob does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
hogan wants to pass to mount but Bob is defending the position.
Bob gets full guard.
Bob is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
hogan is looking to escape.
hogan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bob is working away from the top position though.
Bob wants to free his trapped foot but hogan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
hogan is pressing down on Bob's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on hogan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bob misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
hogan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
hogan punching from the bottom.
Bob wants to pass to mount but hogan is defending the position.
hogan is looking to escape.
Bob trying to pass the guard but hogan defending well.
Bob blocks the strikes from hogan.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bob clinches with his opponent.
Bob misses with an elbow over the top.
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.
Bob has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed hogan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
hogan holding both Bob 's hands and preventing any damage.
hogan wants to control his opponent's hands but Bob gets his hands free.
hogan is really stuck here.
hogan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bob gets his way!
hogan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bob is thwarting hogan's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
hogan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bob is working for a kimura but hogan is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
haso hogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
Bob moves into the clinch.
hogan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bob goes for a takedown in the clinch but hogan prevents it.
hogan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bob is trying to trip hogan. He has hold of a leg but hogan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bob persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
hogan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
hogan trying to keep a closed guard but Bob is proving a slippery customer.
Bob drops back looking for a leg! hogan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and hogan manages to kick Bob off! Bob jumps back into hogan's guard.
hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hogan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bob gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Billy Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bob has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bob breaks the clinch.
hogan shoots in but Bob avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Billy Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of haso hogan.
Bob doesn't manage to clinch there - hogan circles away.
hogan feints and as Bob raises his hands in defense, hogan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
hogan works over Bob with some ground and pound from guard.
hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
hogan is working Bob over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bob working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. hogan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. hogan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bob striking off his back but it's not causing hogan any problems.
Bob keeping moving, preventing hogan from controlling successfully.
Bob has his foot on hogan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. hogan works his way back into a safe position though.
Billy Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hogan throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
hogan shoots in for a takedown but Bob shows good takedown defense.
hogan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bob tries to avoid it but hogan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bob to the ground. Bob escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
hogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bob gets full guard.
Bob is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bob keeping moving, preventing hogan from controlling successfully.
Bob avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
hogan scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hogan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bob throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
hogan trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bob is looking to clinch.
hogan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
haso hogan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bob throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
hogan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bob regains half guard.
Bob tries to roll over but hogan keeps him under control.
Bob missing with punches from the bottom.
Bob is staying active underneath hogan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bob is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bob shoots for a takedown but hogan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
hogan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bob as he jumps to the side.
hogan has a takedown stuffed.
Bob gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and hogan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bob's guard.
hogan wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Bob escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. hogan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
hogan controlling from the top position.
hogan passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
haso hogan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got hogan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... haso hogan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Leshley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leshley has chosen I am the Dominator as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bobby Leshley!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leshley moves away.
Bobby Leshley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Little shoots in but no luck this time.
Little shoots in looking for a takedown. Leshley tries to sprawl out of it but Little keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leshley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leshley throws a right hand that Little ducks under and follows up with a left that Little also avoids with ease.
Little swings for the body but Leshley moves out of range.
Leshley drops Little with a nice combination! Leshley dives into Little's guard, looking to finish!
Little is rocked!
It looks like Ryan Little has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leshley wants to stand but Little is controlling his posture from full guard.
Leshley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Leshley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leshley as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Little. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Little bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leshley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Little really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leshley gets a clinch.
Leshley landing knees to the body.
Leshley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Little with that takedown attempt.
Little is breathing heavily.
Leshley misses with a wild combination.
Leshley forces Little back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leshley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Little feints and as Leshley raises his hands in defense, Little changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leshley pushes Little off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Little fails with a takedown attempt.
Little uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leshley.
Leshley swings for the body but Little moves out of range.
Leshley tries to bum rush Little with a series of wild strikes but Little uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leshley misses with a few strikes there.
Leshley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Little on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leshley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ryan Little's cut is getting worse.
Leshley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leshley lands with a hook. Little tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big head kick from Leshley and Little is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Oh Little is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryan Little's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leshley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Little seems to have got his legs back now.
Leshley tries to bum rush Little with a series of wild strikes but Little uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leshley scores with a punch to the head.
Little slips a jab and a cross from Leshley.
Leshley throws a right hand that Little ducks under and follows up with a left that Little also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leshley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Little swats away the attempt to clinch by Leshley.
Leshley moves into the clinch successfully.
Leshley lands a knee to the body.
Leshley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leshley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leshley drives through and clinches with Little against the cage.
Leshley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leshley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Leshley lands a nice knee to the body.
Leshley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Leshley breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Leshley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Little's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Little shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leshley closes the distance and clinches.
Leshley scores with a knee to the head.
Leshley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Leshley breaks the clinch.
Leshley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leshley tries to clinch there but Little circles away.
Leshley just misses with a punch to the body.
Leshley throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little tries for a takedown but Leshley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Little tries to clinch
letting Leshley counter with a right hand.
Jeez, Ryan Little's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leshley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryan Little is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leshley rushes Little and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Little jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leshley walks away with a smile on his face. Little gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Little. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leshley misses with a series of wild punches.
Leshley lands a glancing blow to the side of Little's head.
Leshley scores with a shot to the body.
Leshley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Little.
Leshley punishes Little's body with a nice straight punch.
Bobby Leshley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leshley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Little, pushing him back against the cage.
Leshley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Little lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Leshley.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Little's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobby Leshley!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Omar Thugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Christoforidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anton Christoforidis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Omar Thugo!
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, Anton Christoforidis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thugo fails with a takedown attempt.
Thugo shoots in for a takedown but Christoforidis shows good takedown defense.
Thugo throws a series of punches but Christoforidis moves out of range.
Christoforidis throws a jab when Thugo was well out of range.
Thugo throws a nice looking combination but Christoforidis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thugo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Thugo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christoforidis thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thugo fails with a takedown attempt.
Thugo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christoforidis throws a jab but it's blocked by Thugo.
Christoforidis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thugo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Christoforidis but Christoforidis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Christoforidis scores with a nice strike.
Thugo tries to clinch there but Christoforidis circles away.
A jab from Christoforidis misses.
Thugo shoots in but Christoforidis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thugo is breathing heavily.
Thugo staying out of range there.
Thugo shoots in for a takedown but Christoforidis shows good takedown defense.
Anton Christoforidis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Christoforidis throws a looping overhand right but Thugo ducks down to avoid it.
Thugo throws a series of punches but Christoforidis avoids them all with ease.
Thugo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thugo moves out of range as Christoforidis strikes.
Thugo shoots in but no luck this time.
Thugo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thugo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Christoforidis but Christoforidis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thugo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Christoforidis but Christoforidis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Christoforidis tests Thugo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thugo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christoforidis keeps the fight on the outside.
Thugo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christoforidis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thugo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thugo staying out of range there.
Thugo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christoforidis throws an overhand right that lands on Thugo's shoulder, as Thugo tries to avoid the shot.
Omar Thugo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christoforidis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christoforidis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christoforidis throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thugo takes one on the button.
Thugo shoots in for a takedown but Christoforidis shows good takedown defense.
Christoforidis lands a jab to the nose.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thugo.
Christoforidis loads up on a big right hand but Thugo slips the punch.
Thugo fails with the takedown.
Thugo shoots in looking for a takedown. Christoforidis tries to sprawl out of it but Thugo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Christoforidis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christoforidis scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Christoforidis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Christoforidis thuds his right hand into Thugo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thugo tries to clinch up.
Thugo closes the distance and clinches up with Christoforidis, looking for a takedown. Thugo pushes Christoforidis against the cage but Christoforidis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Omar Thugo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thugo looks for a takedown but Christoforidis sprawls well.
Christoforidis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thugo fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Christoforidis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoforidis loads up on a big right hand but Thugo slips the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thugo blocks a jab.
Christoforidis misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thugo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Christoforidis pinned against the cage. Christoforidis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Thugo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thugo slips a jab from Christoforidis.
Thugo shoots in looking for a takedown. Christoforidis tries to sprawl out of it but Thugo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Christoforidis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Christoforidis 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.
Christoforidis lands with a cross.
Thugo is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thugo.
Thugo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Christoforidis swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thugo moves out of range of the strikes.
Thugo moves out of range as Christoforidis strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Christoforidis as he connects with a hook.
Christoforidis misses with a hook. Thugo ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Christoforidis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thugo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Christoforidis's corner calls for a 1-2. Christoforidis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thugo ducks under a wild hook from Christoforidis.
Thugo shoots in and drives through. Christoforidis sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Christoforidis. No joy for Thugo on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christoforidis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thugo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christoforidis's corner calls for a 1-2. Christoforidis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Christoforidis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thugo defending well as Christoforidis loads up on a big left hand.
Horrible takedown by Thugo or perhaps it was just good defense by Christoforidis which made him look bad.
Thugo shoots for a takedown but Christoforidis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Christoforidis looks to land a right hand but Thugo moved out of range.
Christoforidis throws an overhand right that lands on Thugo's shoulder, as Thugo tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big left from Christoforidis misses.
Thugo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christoforidis throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Christoforidis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thugo doesn't seem phased though.
Thugo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Christoforidis misses.
Thugo looks for a takedown but Christoforidis sprawls well.
Christoforidis connects with a looping right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Christoforidis does it's job there.
Thugo misses with a takedown attempt - Christoforidis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Christoforidis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Christoforidis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Christoforidis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch lands to the side of Thugo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thugo slips under a jab from Christoforidis.
Thugo moves out of range of the strikes.
Thugo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Christoforidis circles away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Thugo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Christoforidis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thugo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoforidis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Christoforidis does it's job there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thugo defending well as Christoforidis loads up on a big left hand.
Horrible takedown by Thugo or perhaps it was just good defense by Christoforidis which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Thugo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thugo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christoforidis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thugo.
Christoforidis throws a hook but Thugo blocks it.
A left lands for Christoforidis.
Thugo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christoforidis scores with a sloppy right hand. Thugo should have avoided that one.
Thugo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Christoforidis pinned against the cage. Christoforidis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thugo defending well as Christoforidis loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Christoforidis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thugo's hands.
Thugo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Christoforidis pinned against the cage. Christoforidis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thugo looks for a takedown but Christoforidis sprawls well.
Christoforidis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thugo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Christoforidis misses with a straight left.
Thugo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christoforidis waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Thugo.
A telegraphed right hand from Christoforidis misses the target.
Christoforidis stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Christoforidis misses the target.
Christoforidis throws the left hand but Thugo avoids the punch easily.
Thugo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thugo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Christoforidis lands with a right hand.
Thugo moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thugo swings for the body but Christoforidis moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Thugo or perhaps it was just good defense by Christoforidis which made him look bad.
Thugo tries to clinch up but Christoforidis circles away and keeps his distance.
Thugo shoots in for a double leg but Christoforidis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Christoforidis lands with an overhand left.
Thugo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christoforidis throws out the jab.
Thugo slips a jab from Christoforidis.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christoforidis scores with a jab. Thugo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Christoforidis thuds his right hand into Thugo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Christoforidis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Christoforidis 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Christoforidis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Blodell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Blower (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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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Blodell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Blower!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blower throws a series of punches but Blodell moves out of range.
Blodell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blower moves in looking to clinch but Blodell pushes him off.
No luck for Blower with that takedown attempt.
Blodell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blodell shoots and misses
and Blower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blower misses with a series of wild punches.
Blodell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blower. That one must have hurt.
Blodell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Blodell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blower rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blodell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blower tries to close the distance and clinch but Blodell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blower works Blodell's body with a nice hook.
Blodell is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crack! A monster head kick from Blower and Blodell falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Blower!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dean Blower!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Gram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fat Hoos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gram's entrance music is For Whom The Bell Tolls. A fine choice. Hoos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Von Bondies- C'mon C'mon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Gram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fat Hoos!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gram wants to clinch.
Hoos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gram walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hoos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gram fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gram doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoos circles away.
Hoos clinches but Gram breaks the clinch
and Gram counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gram.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoos pulls Gram into guard.
Hoos is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gram has his hands clasped together but Hoos extends an breaks Gram's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hoos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fat Hoos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between KJ Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Boyle (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, KJ Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Boyle!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey throws a right hand that Boyle ducks under and follows up with a left that Boyle also avoids with ease.
Boyle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boyle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dempsey's waist but Dempsey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boyle off to one side.
Boyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Dempsey misses with a series of wild punches.
Boyle throws a head kick but Dempsey moves out of range.
A slow jab from Dempsey misses its intended target.
Dempsey throws a nice looking combination but Boyle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boyle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dempsey stuffs the takedown attempt from Boyle. Boyle gets slowly back to his feet.
Boyle rushes Dempsey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dempsey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dempsey has clasped his hands together around Boyle's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dempsey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boyle keeps working.
Boyle is looking for a sweep.
Dempsey working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey working the ground and pound.
Dempsey working the ground and pound.
Dempsey landing a few strikes.
Dempsey trying to control the position but Boyle is working away.
Boyle is trying to improve his position.
Boyle takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boyle is not content to let Dempsey control the position.
Boyle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dempsey is looking to take a break and control but Boyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dempsey 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.
Boyle takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Boyle is not content to let Dempsey control the position.
Dempsey throwing strikes but Boyle manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey tries to improve position but can't.
Boyle tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dempsey sneaks back into half guard.
Dempsey tries to get to full guard but Boyle has control of the leg.
Dempsey is working hard here to advance position.
Dempsey controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dempsey wants to improve his position but Boyle is controlling well.
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.
Dempsey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boyle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boyle stopping the sweep attempt from Dempsey.
Dempsey controls Boyle momentarily but Boyle frees himself.
Dempsey looking for a sweep. Not yet Dempsey, not yet.
Boyle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dempsey is proving hard to escape from.
Dempsey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Dempsey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boyle closes the distance and clinches up with Dempsey, looking for a takedown. Boyle pushes Dempsey against the cage but Dempsey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boyle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dempsey counters with a stiff right hand.
Dempsey drops Boyle with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boyle looks back up at him and smiles so Dempsey waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Boyle is rocked!
Dempsey throws a hook but Boyle blocks it.
Dempsey misses with a wild combination.
Dempsey dances in with a quick combination. Boyle is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Dempsey snaps Boyle's head back. Boyle stumbles backwards against the cage. Dempsey steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Boyle's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Boyle just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). KJ Dempsey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and eddie toode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). toode has chosen somebodies goin get there ass kicked as his entrance music. eddie toode has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Serra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, eddie toode!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
toode closes the distance and pushes Serra back into the cage.
Serra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. toode is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
toode wants a takedown but no success here.
toode is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
toode prevents Serra from breaking the clinch.
toode manages to pull guard.
Serra is in close to toode's body, working some short punches and elbows.
It looks like eddie toode has been cut.
Serra lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Serra postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Serra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
toode really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Serra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Serra postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
toode looking for a sweep. Not yet toode, not yet.
Serra wants to pass the guard but toode is keeping the position.
Serra lands a couple of elbows.
Serra pushes down on toode's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serra is nestled in close to toode, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
toode is looking for a sweep. Serra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Serra working toode over with strikes.
toode is in trouble now - Serra has advanced to mount!
Serra wants to finish this one by submission but toode is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Serra.
Serra scoring with strikes but toode is staying in there.
toode is in a horrible position here. Serra smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
toode is bucking up trying to escape but Serra cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That has opened up eddie toode's cut even more.
Serra with good strikes from the mount here!
The cut above eddie toode's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at eddie toode's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt Serra!
Matt Serra retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Overbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Kline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overbury comes to the cage accompanied by Rule Britannia. Kline has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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261 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Overbury!
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, Andy Kline!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overbury misses with the combination.
Kline fails to land the takedown.
Kline tries to clinch but Overbury moves out of range.
Kline fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Overbury checks it well.
Overbury connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kline fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Overbury, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kline tries to close the distance and clinch but Overbury swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kline avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kline takes one to the side of the head.
Kline fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomas Overbury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Kline.
Kline uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Overbury.
Overbury lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Andy Kline has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown by Kline or perhaps it was just good defense by Overbury which made him look bad.
Overbury could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Overbury tests Kline's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kline fails with a takedown attempt.
Kline looks gassed!
Overbury drops Kline with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kline! Overbury dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Overbury!
Thomas Overbury retains his heavyweight title!
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