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APF 5 - Legends PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Deolore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathaniel Deolore!
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, Jay Leon!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deolore swivels and escapes.
Leon lands a jab-cross combination.
Deolore moves into range and clinches up with Leon.
Deolore missing with knees to the body.
Leon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Deolore lands a knee to the body.
Deolore lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Jay Leon has been cut.
Deolore landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Deolore scores a nice knee to the body.
Leon looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leon fails to pull guard.
Nathaniel Deolore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Leon.
Deolore lands a knee to the body.
Deolore connects with a knee to the head.
Deolore with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Deolore crunches a lovely knee into Leon's ribcage.
Deolore landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Deolore lands a knee to the head.
Deolore landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Deolore landing knees to the head.
Deolore landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Deolore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Deolore is trying to stall.
Deolore connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leon's face.
Knees to the body from Deolore.
Deolore lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deolore lands a knee to the body.
Leon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Deolore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leon managing to block the knees to the body from Deolore.
Leon tries for a takedown but Deolore manages to get underhooks.
Leon tries to pull guard but Deolore won't allow it.
Deolore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deolore wants to stall.
Deolore prevents the takedown attempt.
Deolore prevents the takedown attempt.
Deolore is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Leon is keeping busy.
Leon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Deolore gets underhooks to prevent Leon's takedown attempt.
Leon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Deolore walks away with a smile on his face. Leon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Deolore wants to clinch up but Leon keeps it at a distance.
Nathaniel Deolore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deolore doesn't manage to clinch there - Leon circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leon.
Deolore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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.
Deolore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Deolore lands a head kick!
Leon has a takedown stuffed.
Deolore throws a head kick that half lands.
Deolore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deolore tries to clinch up.
A combination from Leon does no damage.
Deolore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deolore is looking to clinch.
Leon fails with the takedown.
Deolore moves in looking to clinch but Leon pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deolore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deolore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Deolore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Leon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deolore circles away.
Deolore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deolore lands with a kick to the temple. Leon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Deolore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Deolore.
Leon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick from Deolore lands but Leon takes it in his stride.
Leon shoots in but Deolore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Deolore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deolore takes the fight into the clinch.
Deolore works on Leon's body with a couple of short punches.
Leon has Deolore pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Deolore manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Deolore.
Leon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Leon tries for a takedown but Deolore manages to get underhooks.
Leon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Leon tries to land a knee to the head but Deolore blocks with his arms.
Deolore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leon.
Leon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Deolore fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Deolore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leon misses with a takedown attempt - Deolore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leon shoots in but Deolore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Deolore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Leon's cut.
That's time! Deolore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deolore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deolore tries to clinch but Leon moves out of range.
Nathaniel Deolore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leon misses with the combination.
Leon misses with a few strikes there.
Deolore tries to clinch but Leon is having none of it.
Deolore tries to clinch there but Leon circles away.
Deolore tries to clinch but Leon is having none of it.
Deolore is looking to clinch but Leon is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deolore doesn't manage to clinch there - Leon circles away.
Leon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Leon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Deolore is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Leon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leon swings around for an armbar but Deolore sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Leon's guard.
Deolore stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fight stays on the outside here - Deolore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deolore wants to clinch.
Leon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deolore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deolore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deolore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nathaniel Deolore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leon shoots in but Deolore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deolore doesn't manage to clinch there - Leon circles away.
Leon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Deolore is fending him off so far but Leon persists. Nope, Deolore circles away and we're back to standing.
Deolore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Deolore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nathaniel Deolore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Leon.
Deolore tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leon pulls guard.
Leon looking for a guillotine here but Deolore defends easily.
Deolore wants to stand but Leon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leon looking for a sweep. Not yet Leon, not yet.
Deolore decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Leon, up you get!
Deolore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Deolore wants to clinch up but Leon keeps it at a distance.
Leon misses with a wild body shot.
Deolore lands a high kick!
Leon swats away the attempt to clinch by Deolore.
Deolore is looking to clinch but Leon is avoiding it.
Leon looks to land a combination. Deolore sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Deolore has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deolore landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Deolore tries to land a knee to the head but Leon blocks with his arms.
Deolore crunches a lovely knee into Leon's ribcage.
Deolore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leon can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Deolore gets underhooks to prevent Leon's takedown attempt.
Deolore unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Deolore landing knees to the body.
Leon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Deolore trying to stall but Leon improves his position.
Deolore prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leon swings wildly with an uppercut but Deolore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leon is trying to drag Deolore to the mat but Deolore just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Deolore misses with a knee to the head.
Leon has clasped his hands together around Deolore's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Leon wants to control but Deolore is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nathaniel Deolore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jay Leon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Deolore instigates a clinch.
Leon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Deolore smiles and moves away.
Leon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Deolore's waist but Deolore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leon off to one side.
Deolore moves in looking to clinch but Leon pushes him off.
Deolore darts in and clinches Leon up against the cage.
Deolore content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nathaniel Deolore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Deolore just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nathaniel Deolore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Leon.
Leon is trying to break the clinch but Deolore has him pressed against the cage.
Leon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Deolore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short left from Deolore.
Leon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Deolore is trying to maintain a safe position but Leon gets an underhook and turns Deolore into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deolore using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Leon lands a takedown into guard.
Leon prevents Deolore from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deolore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Deolore tries to clinch but Leon is having none of it.
Deolore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leon.
Leon fails to land with a series of punches.
Deolore tries to clinch up.
Deolore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deolore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deolore lands with a slapping head kick.
Deolore is looking to clinch.
Leon stalks Deolore and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Deolore's face. Deolore staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Deolore tries to clinch up but Leon circles away and keeps his distance.
Leon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deolore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Deolore to the mat! Deolore manages to get full guard.
Deolore wants to stand up but Leon is controlling him.
Deolore kicks Leon off and gets to his feet.
Leon feints and as Deolore raises his hands in defense, Leon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deolore is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Deolore trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Deolore keeping moving, preventing Leon from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leon won't allow Deolore to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Deolore keeping full guard, as Leon tries to pass.
Leon wants to control from the top but Deolore keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Leon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Deolore. Deolore obviously looking to wear him down.
Deolore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deolore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deolore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leon moves into the clinch.
Leon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Deolore smiles and moves away.
Deolore throws a sloppy head kick and Leon moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Leon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Deolore has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Deolore!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Putzillini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
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190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
Intelligent |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Putzillini!
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, Mark Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putzillini misses with a looping left.
Putzillini throws a hook to the side of Franklin's head but Franklin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Putzillini misses with an uppercut.
Franklin missing with a left hand there. Putzillini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Putzillini throws a shot from downtown. Franklin moves away and avoids it.
Putzillini scores with a punch to the head.
Putzillini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franklin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Putzillini misses the shot to the body.
Franklin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Putzillini throws a series of punches but Franklin avoids them all with ease.
Putzillini is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Franklin.
Franklin 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.
Franklin ducks right into an uppercut from Putzillini.
Franklin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Franklin blocks a jab.
Franklin moves away from the strike by Putzillini.
Putzillini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Franklin counters with a left to the body.
Franklin works Putzillini's body with a nice hook.
Franklin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putzillini throws a sloppy body shot
and Franklin counters with a nice uppercut.
Franklin catches Putzillini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Putzillini looks to throw the jab but Franklin is out of range.
Putzillini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Franklin.
Franklin slips a jab from Putzillini.
Franklin slips under a jab from Putzillini.
Putzillini misses with an uppercut. Franklin saw that one coming.
Franklin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Putzillini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franklin manages to avoid it.
Putzillini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Franklin to counter with a crisp jab.
Putzillini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Franklin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Putzillini is breathing heavily.
Franklin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Putzillini.
Putzillini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rocky Putzillini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putzillini throws the left hand but Franklin avoids the punch easily.
Putzillini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Franklin counters with a straight right hand.
Putzillini scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Franklin.
Franklin cracks Putzillini with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Franklin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franklin scores with a decent looking hook.
Franklin throws the left hand but Putzillini avoids the punch easily.
Franklin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Putzillini.
Franklin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putzillini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Franklin scores with the left hand. Putzillini knows he should have avoided that one.
Franklin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Putzillini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Franklin counters with a nice uppercut.
Putzillini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Franklin scores with a hook.
Putzillini falls off balance throwing a combination
and Franklin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Franklin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Putzillini throws the left hand but Franklin avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putzillini drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Franklin lands with a nice body punch.
Putzillini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Putzillini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Franklin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Putzillini in his tracks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Franklin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Franklin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Franklin connects with a right hand. Putzillini shakes it off.
Franklin lands a slapping body shot.
Franklin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Franklin, as that shot connected.
Franklin scores with a jab to the body.
Franklin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Putzillini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Franklin lands a right hook to the body.
Franklin connects with the punch.
Franklin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Franklin.
Franklin cracks Putzillini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donk. Franklin catches Putzillini right on the button with a cross.
Franklin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Putzillini's head backwards.
Franklin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Franklin.
Franklin lands a body shot.
Franklin connects with a nice looking jab.
Putzillini needs to keep his hands up - Franklin had a free shot at his head there.
Putzillini has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Franklin finds it's way round the side to connect with Putzillini's head.
Putzillini looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Putzillini misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Franklin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Putzillini on the side of the head.
Franklin with a hook.
Franklin lands with an overhand left.
Franklin 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.
Mark Franklin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Franklin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mark Franklin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Putzillini lands a jab to the head.
Franklin lands a really nice looking cross but Putzillini seems unphased.
Putzillini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Franklin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franklin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Putzillini on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Putzillini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franklin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Franklin slips under a jab.
A big right from Putzillini misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Putzillini!
Putzillini misses with a hook.
Franklin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Putzillini's sensitive parts.
Franklin moves out of range as Putzillini strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Franklin. That snapped Putzillini's head back.
Franklin lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Putzillini.
Putzillini misses the jab.
Franklin scores with the left hand. Putzillini knows he should have avoided that one.
Franklin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Putzillini.
Putzillini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Franklin counters with a series of strikes. Putzillini will be more careful next time no doubt.
Franklin cracks Putzillini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot by Franklin.
Franklin lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Franklin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Franklin.
Putzillini throws a shot from downtown. Franklin moves away and avoids it.
Putzillini has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Putzillini is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Putzillini.
Oh Putzillini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Putzillini falls off balance throwing a combination
and Franklin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franklin misses with a double jab.
Putzillini seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franklin lands with an overhand left.
Franklin connects with a right hand. Putzillini shakes it off.
Putzillini loads up on a big right hand but Franklin slips the punch.
Franklin cracks Putzillini with a good jab.
Franklin slips under a jab from Putzillini.
Franklin connects with a nice looking jab.
Franklin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Franklin.
A lazy left from Franklin finds it's target.
Franklin throws a looping overhand right but Putzillini ducks down to avoid it.
Putzillini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Franklin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Putzillini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Franklin.
The crowd cheers as Franklin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Putzillini doesn't seem phased though.
Franklin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Putzillini throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putzillini misses with a hook. Franklin ducked under it nicely.
Putzillini misses with a combination
and Franklin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Putzillini thinking.
Franklin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Putzillini doesn't seem bothered though.
Franklin clobbers Putzillini with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Putzillini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Franklin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Putzillini takes one to the chin there.
Putzillini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Putzillini might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Putzillini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rocky Putzillini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Franklin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Franklin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Franklin drops Putzillini with a big left hand! Putzillini is injured, injured bad! Franklin jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Franklin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Sav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henri Marshall 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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265 lbs
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255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Joe Sav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henri Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sav fails to land the takedown.
Marshall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sav looking for submissions off his back.
Sav moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marshall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marshall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marshall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sav had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Marshall is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sav Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Marshall's back instead.
Marshall just trying to survive but Sav is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Marshall can't escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marshall trying to control the position but Sav manages to sink in the hooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall is trying to break free.
Marshall breaks Sav's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Marshall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sav throws a leg kick but Marshall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sav has his takedown stuffed
and Marshall counters with a shoot takedown. Sav fights it but they end up in guard.
Sav is breathing heavily.
Sav wants to sweep here but Marshall controlling him for the moment.
Sav throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall landing some decent shots from guard.
Marshall lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall controlling from the top position.
Marshall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Sav is retaining full guard.
Marshall is working Sav over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sav is looking for a triangle but Marshall pushes his legs off easily.
Sav has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marshall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marshall lands a couple of digs.
Marshall is in close to Sav's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marshall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sav throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marshall uses it to pass to side control.
Marshall working the ground and pound.
Marshall lands an elbow.
Marshall controlling the position.
Marshall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sav is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marshall's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marshall working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Marshall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sav looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marshall controlling the action here.
Sav looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Marshall dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sav tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sav changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marshall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marshall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sav is looking to improve his position.
Marshall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marshall lands a nice short elbow.
Marshall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sav. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, if Marshall is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Marshall lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Marshall.
Marshall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sav could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sav works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marshall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Henri Marshall just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sav slips a straight right by Marshall.
Joe Sav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sav tries to clinch up
and Marshall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sav throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marshall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marshall is stalling in the full guard.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marshall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sav's head.
Marshall lands a couple of elbows.
Marshall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marshall pushes down on Sav's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marshall controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marshall connects with a nice short shot to Sav's temple.
Marshall landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marshall connects with a nice short shot to Sav's temple.
Marshall stalling.
Marshall lands strikes from half guard.
Marshall content to control rather than advance.
Sav is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marshall scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sav actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sav is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marshall scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sav has hold of Marshall's hands but Marshall slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marshall lands a nice short elbow.
Marshall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marshall is nestled in close to Sav, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marshall controlling the action here.
Marshall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall working over Sav with some ground and pound. Sav looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marshall takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Marshall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sav's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Marshall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Henri Marshall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sav is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sav looks to move to half guard but instead Marshall has passed into mount! Damn!
Sav is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marshall with the ground and pound from mount.
Sav working to try and regain half guard.
Marshall is landing with some decent strikes but Sav is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sav takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Marshall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marshall lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sav hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Marshall 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.
Marshall has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sav's face.
Marshall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marshall lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marshall is landing with some decent strikes but Sav is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Marshall controlling the pace for now.
Marshall scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sav?
Marshall controlling the position easily from mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Henri Marshall just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sav tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marshall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sav won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sav tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marshall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marshall scoring with punches from side control.
Marshall lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sav on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Marshall lands a few punches from side control.
Marshall in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sav takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Marshall lands some shots froms side control.
Marshall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Marshall lands a few punches from side control.
Marshall working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Marshall moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sav tries to bench press Marshall off him but Marshall keeps the position.
Joe Sav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall advances to mount.
Marshall controlling the pace for now.
Marshall is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Marshall landing strikes from the mount.
Marshall looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sav is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marshall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Henri Marshall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henri Marshall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marshall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 25:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Marshall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Haber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West comes into the arena with Outlawz- Real Talk blaring out of the sound system. Haber has chosen You Don't Know as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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19
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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22
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew West!
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, Ralph Haber!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haber scores with a spinning back kick!
West is breathing heavily.
Haber gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Haber in particular looking to stall.
Haber is pressing down on West's thigh, looking to free his foot. West is holding on for now.
Haber controlling the pace.
Haber passes to side control.
Haber controlling the position from side mount.
Haber creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haber just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on West's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Haber working away.
Haber advances nicely into full mount.
Haber controlling the position easily from mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ralph Haber just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A good leg kick by Haber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West stuffs the takedown attempt from Haber. Haber gets slowly back to his feet.
Haber keeps West at a distance using the push kick.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
West avoids the head kick by Haber.
Haber moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
West scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West throwing strikes but Haber manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Haber wants to control but West is keeping him busy.
West gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is trying to get back to full guard.
West trying to hold on to Haber's head to control him but Haber postures up.
Haber wants to take a breather but West is having none of it.
West is trying to control but can't.
West flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
West is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Haber pulls his head out easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
West tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Haber tries for a takedown but West circles away easily
and West counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haber's head.
West uses his free foot to push down on Haber's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Haber.
West fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Haber is in a horrible position here. West smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Haber tries to hold on but West pushes him away.
West lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Haber in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Haber tries to hold on but West postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haber in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
West with shots to the head and body - Haber looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Haber dominated that round.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Haber tries to land a body kick
and West moves into the clinch.
West is trying to drag Haber to the mat but Haber just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
West drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
West takes a knee right on the jaw!
West wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haber has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. West avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Haber lands an elbow that stopped West in his tracks for a moment.
Haber scores with a hook to the body.
Haber scores with a knee to the head.
Haber lands a knee to the body.
Haber tries for a takedown. No joy.
West gets control of Haber's arms and successfully pulls guard. West will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
West wants to stand up but Haber is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
West wants to sweep here but Haber controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West controls Haber momentarily but Haber frees himself.
Haber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Haber slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Haber would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
West is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
West wants to sweep here but Haber controlling him for the moment.
West wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
West changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haber tries to avoid it but West manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haber to the ground. Haber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Haber.
Haber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
West looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Haber misses with a takedown attempt
and West counters with a takedown into side control.
West has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Haber throws a chopping leg kick but West manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West has a takedown stuffed.
West tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haber swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. West tries to avoid it but Haber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag West to the ground. West escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Haber misses with a head kick.
West blocks a head kick by Haber.
West scores with a takedown into Haber's guard.
West loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
West trying to control but Haber is working from the bottom.
Haber pulls West in close to his closed guard and prevents West from doing any damage or advancing position.
West tries to stand but Haber is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West trying to control but Haber is working from the bottom.
West postures up in Haber's guard and throws a big left but Haber blocks it.
Haber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in West's guard.
West is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haber is controlling him.
West is trying to keep Haber in close.
Haber gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haber.
West shoots in but no luck this time.
Haber tries to land a front kick but West steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew West 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. This is the final round!
Haber moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
Haber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Haber - that will leave a mark!
Ralph Haber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haber misses with a combination
and West counters with a takedown into side control.
West looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
West 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.
West tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
West wants to control but Haber is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
West trying to control the position but Haber is working away.
West throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Haber is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on West's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
West is keen to just control but Haber is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Haber tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
West shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haber but Haber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andrew West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West shoots in for a takedown but Haber shows good takedown defense.
West shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haber as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haber has his takedown stuffed
and West decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haber's guard.
Haber lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for West!
Haber controlling from mount.
West is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
West can't escape the position.
Haber avoids the attempt from West to control.
Haber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
West is wriggling around trying to escape.
Haber controlling from the full mount.
West tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
West sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
West trying to control from the bottom.
West wants to get back to full guard.
Andrew West overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Haber in particular looking to stall.
Haber has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
West is looking to improve his position but Haber isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andrew West.
I think West has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew West!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Kline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Lightshock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lightshock has chosen Ride The lightning-Metallica as his entrance music. Jeremy Lightshock is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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250 lbs
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225 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Kline!
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, Jeremy Lightshock!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightshock fails to land with a series of punches.
Lightshock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kline pinned against the cage. Kline gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lightshock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kline lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lightshock shoots for a takedown but Kline saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jeremy Lightshock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kline keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nick Kline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Lightshock.
Lightshock shoots in but Kline avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kline keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lightshock looks gassed!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline throws a hook but Lightshock avoids it easily.
Jab by Kline.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightshock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kline could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lightshock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lightshock misses with a head kick.
Lightshock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kline manages to avoid it.
Lightshock swinging wilding here.
Kline misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lightshock shoots for a takedown but Kline saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kline scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lightshock in his tracks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kline.
Kline connects with a single shot there.
Kline tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lightshock needs to keep his hands up - Kline had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightshock walks into a left hand.
Lightshock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kline connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kline darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kline looks to land a right hand but Lightshock moved out of range.
Kline lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lightshock gets caught flat footed, as Kline shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kline controlling from the top position.
Kline pushes down on Lightshock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kline passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kline moves to back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kline slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kline has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Lightshock! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kline gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Kline!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Paolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayde Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paolini comes to the cage accompanied by "Fear" - Disturbed. Antonio Paolini could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wayde Sullivan's chin.
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22
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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18
225 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Big heart |
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Brawler
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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, Antonio Paolini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wayde Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sullivan throws a nice looking combination but Paolini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sullivan misses with a double jab.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left and a right from Sullivan both land. Nice combination.
Paolini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that Paolini avoids nicely.
Paolini has a takedown stuffed.
Sullivan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paolini looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Paolini really is a fat lump.
Paolini is trying to get back to his feet.
Paolini taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sullivan lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paolini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sullivan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I looks like Sullivan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
You can see the frustration on Paolini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paolini wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Paolini taking punishment in the form of punches.
Paolini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sullivan has an Americana. Paolini didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sullivan is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sullivan hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Wayde Sullivan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Akimbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins comes to the cage accompanied by Shout At The Devil -Motley Crue. Marcus Akimbo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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256 lbs
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245 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Hopkins !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Akimbo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akimbo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hopkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hopkins throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Akimbo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Akimbo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hopkins 's legs.
Hopkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hopkins tries to get out of the position.
Akimbo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Akimbo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Akimbo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Akimbo taking a breather here.
Hopkins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akimbo is trying to get an arm triangle but Hopkins is defending well.
Akimbo lands a nice forearm strike.
Akimbo trying to control the position but Hopkins is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akimbo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Hopkins fails with the takedown
and Akimbo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Akimbo.
Akimbo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Akimbo stands up over Hopkins , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Akimbo wants to stand but Hopkins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Akimbo preventing the sweep.
Akimbo is pushing down on Hopkins 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hopkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Akimbo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Akimbo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Akimbo lands strikes from half guard.
Akimbo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Akimbo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akimbo trying to control the pace.
Akimbo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Akimbo working over Hopkins with some ground and pound. Hopkins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Akimbo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hopkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akimbo.
Hopkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akimbo.
Akimbo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hopkins missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akimbo wants to stand up but Hopkins is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hopkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Akimbo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hopkins won't be happy with that.
Akimbo trying to control the action but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins tries to bench press Akimbo off him but Akimbo keeps the position.
Hopkins tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Hopkins is trying to improve his position.
Akimbo is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akimbo decides to stand back up.
Some wild striking there from Hopkins .
Akimbo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akimbo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hopkins works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akimbo preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Akimbo dominated that 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.
Akimbo punishes Hopkins 's body with a nice straight punch.
Akimbo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hopkins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Akimbo looks up at the clock and then as Hopkins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Akimbo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Akimbo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hopkins to see if he's OK.
Akimbo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hopkins some visible discomfort.
Hopkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Akimbo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hopkins to his feet.
Akimbo tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akimbo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Akimbo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hopkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akimbo lands with a punch from half guard.
Akimbo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hopkins landing small, sideways elbows.
Akimbo working over Hopkins with some ground and pound. Hopkins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Akimbo is trying to work for a kimura but Hopkins is defending well.
Hopkins throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hopkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Akimbo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Akimbo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Akimbo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Akimbo blocks Hopkins 's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throwing hammer fists to the chest of Akimbo. What's that going to do exactly?
Akimbo looking to finish Hopkins with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hopkins !
Feeble punches landing from Hopkins - he's mounted - they can't hurt.
Hopkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hopkins taking shots to the head.
Hopkins is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Akimbo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hopkins is trying desperately to improve position.
Akimbo scoring with strikes but Hopkins is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Hopkins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Akimbo blocks Hopkins 's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akimbo is landing with some decent strikes but Hopkins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hopkins is in a horrible position here. Akimbo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Akimbo with the ground and pound from mount.
Akimbo with good strikes from the mount here!
Hopkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Akimbo blocks Hopkins 's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Akimbo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hopkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Akimbo trying to control but Hopkins is having none of it.
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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Akimbo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Akimbo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Akimbo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hopkins is looking to escape.
BOOM! Akimbo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Akimbo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hopkins throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Akimbo breaks from Hopkins 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Akimbo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Hopkins fails with the takedown
and Akimbo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hopkins won't be happy with that.
Hopkins is not content to let Akimbo control the position.
Hopkins strikes from the bottom but Akimbo takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Akimbo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hopkins hang on?
Akimbo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Akimbo blocks Hopkins 's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hopkins is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins tries to reverse the position but Akimbo maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akimbo wants to control the pace but Hopkins is squirming around nicely.
Akimbo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Akimbo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hopkins throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Akimbo with the ground and pound from mount.
Akimbo blocks Hopkins 's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Marcus Akimbo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hopkins swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hopkins throwing hammer fists to the chest of Akimbo. What's that going to do exactly?
Hopkins is trying desperately to improve position.
Hopkins throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
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.
Akimbo tries to control but Hopkins wriggling away.
Akimbo blocks Hopkins 's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hopkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Akimbo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hopkins looks a forlorn figure.
Hopkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Akimbo has a good base and remains in mount.
Akimbo raining down shots from the mount!
Akimbo landing punches.
Hopkins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hopkins is staying active underneath Akimbo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Akimbo wants to stand up but Hopkins is controlling the position.
Akimbo thows a huge punch but Hopkins dodges it nicely.
Akimbo is keen to just control but Hopkins is a slippery customer.
Akimbo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Akimbo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hopkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Akimbo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hopkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Akimbo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hopkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Jimmy Hopkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akimbo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hopkins shoots and misses
and Akimbo counters with a takedown into side control.
Akimbo lands a nice forearm strike.
Akimbo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Akimbo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working.
Check out the look on Akimbo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hopkins throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Jimmy Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins regains half guard.
Hopkins is staying active underneath Akimbo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hopkins punching from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hopkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akimbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hopkins misses with a few strikes there.
Jimmy Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akimbo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akimbo is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
Akimbo misses with a few strikes there.
Marcus Akimbo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akimbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Akimbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akimbo 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Akimbo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Malfoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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22
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground |
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Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke Malfoy!
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, Randy Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler stuffs the takedown attempt from Malfoy. Malfoy gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyler lands a left and a right that sends Malfoy crashing to the canvas! Tyler dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Duke Malfoy has been cut.
Malfoy is looking to get to half guard.
Tyler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malfoy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malfoy tries to lock up and control but Tyler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Malfoy gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tyler in particular looking to stall.
Malfoy is trying to stand.
Malfoy is looking to improve his position.
Tyler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malfoy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyler.
Malfoy trying to control here.
Tyler prevents Malfoy from improving his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Malfoy moves in looking to clinch but Tyler pushes him off.
Tyler is looking to score with low kicks.
Tyler checks a low kick from Malfoy.
Tyler throws a series of punches but Malfoy avoids them all with ease.
Malfoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malfoy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyler misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malfoy throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malfoy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyler.
Tyler throws a right and a left that Malfoy avoids nicely.
Tyler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malfoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch combination from Tyler misses.
Malfoy moves in looking to clinch but Tyler pushes him off.
Malfoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyler.
Malfoy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyler as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Malfoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malfoy throws a head kick that misses.
Malfoy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Malfoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyler is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler keeping moving, preventing Malfoy from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tyler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tyler throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Malfoy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tyler wants to control but Malfoy postures up.
Tyler tries to buck Malfoy off but Malfoy is having none of it.
Tyler is trying to control Malfoy's posture but Malfoy avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tyler looks gassed!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Malfoy throws a nice looking combination but Tyler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malfoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler misses with a few strikes there.
Malfoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malfoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A combination from Malfoy does no damage.
Tyler misses with a double jab
and Malfoy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Malfoy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Tyler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke Malfoy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tyler throws a series of punches but Malfoy moves out of range.
No luck for Malfoy with that takedown attempt.
Malfoy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tyler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyler misses with a body shot
and Malfoy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tyler throws a combination that misses
enabling Malfoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyler throws a right hand that Malfoy ducks under and follows up with a left that Malfoy also avoids with ease.
Malfoy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyler counters with a straight right hand.
Tyler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyler is breathing heavily.
Malfoy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tyler.
Malfoy moves in looking to clinch but Tyler pushes him off.
Tyler throws a combination that misses
and Malfoy counters with a head kick. That will keep Tyler thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Malfoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malfoy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyler pinned against the cage. Tyler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Malfoy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyler tries to avoid it but Malfoy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyler to the ground. Tyler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Malfoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyler misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malfoy.
Tyler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Malfoy rather than just go for the knockout.
Tyler misses with a combination
and Malfoy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tyler's guard now.
Malfoy wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malfoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyler is retaining full guard.
Malfoy advances to half guard.
Tyler keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Malfoy wants to take a breather but Tyler is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malfoy prevents Tyler from standing back up.
Malfoy is keen to just control but Tyler is a slippery customer.
Malfoy works his way into full mount!
Malfoy looking to control but Tyler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tyler wants to control but Malfoy is having none of it.
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.
Malfoy stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Malfoy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malfoy shoots in and drives through. Tyler sprawls well.
Tyler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malfoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyler lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Tyler.
Malfoy has a takedown stuffed.
Tyler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malfoy rushes Tyler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Malfoy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Duke Malfoy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tyler just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malfoy clinches.
Tyler gets underhooks to prevent Malfoy's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malfoy.
Tyler looking to slow down the pace here.
Malfoy manages to pull guard.
Tyler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malfoy looking to control.
Malfoy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyler manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyler has his hands on Malfoy's head, controlling the position.
Tyler keeping moving, preventing Malfoy from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malfoy wants to get up but he can't break Tyler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tyler wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Malfoy manages to pass to side control.
Malfoy is controlling the pace.
Tyler missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tyler is not content to let Malfoy control the position.
Malfoy content to control rather than advance.
Tyler is concentrating on defense, preventing Malfoy from advancing position.
Tyler wants to control but Malfoy is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malfoy is controlling the pace.
Tyler is staying active underneath Malfoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tyler wants to control but Malfoy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Malfoy prevents Tyler from improving his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Malfoy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malfoy moves into range and clinches up with Tyler.
Tyler tries to throw a body punch but Malfoy avoids it by throwing Tyler back against the cage.
Malfoy fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tyler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Malfoy up against the cage.
Tyler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malfoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malfoy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Malfoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malfoy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Malfoy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malfoy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Malfoy!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Raters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson comes to the cage accompanied by Devil on My Shoulder . Lance Raters 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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lance Raters!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raters looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Simpson.
Simpson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson lands with a shot to the body.
Simpson drops Raters with a beautiful combination! Raters stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Simpson is looking for the KO!
Raters is rocked!
It looks like Lance Raters has been cut.
Raters slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Simpson connects with a nice cross there... Raters is looking wobbly and Simpson recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Raters to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Simpson jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chuck Simpson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Bearden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched. Rex Bearden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rex Bearden!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wayne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wayne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wayne swinging wilding here.
Wayne throws a right hand that Bearden ducks under and follows up with a left that Bearden also avoids with ease.
Bearden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bearden working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bearden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wayne keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bearden is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearden wants to control for a moment but Wayne uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bearden looking for submissions off his back.
Bearden keeping hold of Wayne's head, controlling as best he can.
Wayne wants to stand but Bearden has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bearden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wayne's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bearden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bearden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wayne wants to stand and escape but Bearden is having none of it.
Bearden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Bearden from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearden is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bearden is looking to advance position but Wayne has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bearden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A nice elbow there by Wayne.
Bearden sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bearden trying to control here.
Bearden is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wayne pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Bearden 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.
Bearden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wayne pinned against the cage. Wayne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bearden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wayne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bearden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wayne is fending him off so far but Bearden persists. Nope, Wayne circles away and we're back to standing.
Wayne drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne tries to stand but Bearden is controlling from the bottom.
Bearden thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bearden looking for a sweep. Not yet Bearden, not yet.
Bearden looking to control.
Bearden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wayne is one step ahead there.
Bearden is looking for a triangle but Wayne pushes his legs off easily.
Bearden is breathing heavily.
Wayne tries to stand but Bearden is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Wayne trying to control but Bearden is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wayne swinging wilding here.
Danga de danga de dang - Bearden scores with a four punch combination!
Bearden shoots and misses
and Wayne counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Bearden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to clinch there but Bearden circles away.
Bearden shoots in and bounces Wayne off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bearden trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wayne manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wayne wants to stand but Bearden is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bearden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wayne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bearden managing to control the position.
Bearden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wayne postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rex Bearden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Wayne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Bearden misses with a takedown attempt
and Wayne counters with a three punch combo that has Bearden backing up. Bearden nods at Wayne to acknowledge the strikes.
Bearden gets a takedown into half guard.
Bearden seems to be looking for submissions.
Bearden misses with a head shot. Wayne uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bearden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wayne is looking to stand up but Bearden isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beardenis looking to pass into half guard but Wayne pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wayne is in guard.
Bearden is trying to keep Wayne in close.
Wayne is looking to stand up but Bearden won't let him.
Rex Bearden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bearden trying to strike off his back.
Bearden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wayne postures up.
Bearden had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wayne is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bearden Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wayne's back instead.
Bearden lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Bearden loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Wayne hold on?
Wayne is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Wayne right now.
Wayne prevents Bearden from getting a body triangle.
Bearden has Wayne flattened out and is raining down punches.
Wayne is trying to get back to his feet but Bearden has full control of the position and if anything, Wayne has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bearden has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Wayne! Can he survive? No! He's out! Bearden gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rex Bearden!
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