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EEC 65 Duke v Jenkins PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alco Holic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alco Holic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alco Holic!
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, Billy Gregory!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gregory's half guard.
Gregory looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Holic pushes past his half guard into mount!
Holic content just to control the position here.
Holic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Holic is going olschool here, as he tries to force Gregory to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gregory shrugs it off.
Gregory is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holic controlling from mount.
Gregory manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Holic content to control rather than advance.
Holic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Holic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gregory has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Holic escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Holic!
Gregory takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gregory can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holic takes a little break here. Gregory wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gregory is not content to let Holic control the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Alco Holic just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gregory lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory tries to keep at a distance but Holic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holic can't get the takedown.
Holic manages to break the clinch.
Gregory misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gregory looks to clinch
and Holic counters with a shoot takedown. Gregory fights it but they end up in guard.
Holic postures up in Gregory's guard and throws a big left but Gregory blocks it.
Gregory escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holic forces his way into half guard.
Holic is breathing heavily.
Holic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Holic is trying to control. Gregory wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gregory won't allow Holic to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory actively working from the bottom here.
Gregory wants to improve his position but Holic is controlling well.
Holic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Holic controlling from the full mount.
Gregory regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alco Holic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gregory napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Holic trying to control the action but Gregory is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holic controls the position from side control.
Gregory is not content to let Holic control the position.
Gregory tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Holic presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Holic wants to control the pace but Gregory is squirming around nicely.
Holic controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Alco Holic just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Holic swings for the body but Gregory moves out of range.
Gregory throws a nice looking combination but Holic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Gregory does it's job there.
Gregory lands a jab-cross combination.
Holic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holic content to stall in guard here.
Gregory has an active guard here but Holic has managed to pass into half guard.
Holic trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holic works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gregory manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Holic works his way into full mount!
Gregory is just holding on here. Holic manages to take his back.
Holic is riding his opponent, not letting Gregory buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory trying to control the hands but Holic breaks the grip.
Holic scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Gregory is looking for a way out.
Holic is landing with strikes from the back.
Holic trying to control.
Holic tightening his grip on Gregory, looking for the choke.
Holic wants to control but Gregory is keeping busy.
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.
Holic is really struggling to control Gregory but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Alco Holic just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gregory swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gregory connects with a single shot there.
Gregory's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gregory duly obliges.
Gregory throws a right and a left that Holic avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Gregory. No joy for Holic on that attempt.
Gregory works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gregory shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holic defends it nicely.
Holic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gregory circles away quickly and effectively.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gregory.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alco Holic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gregory misses with the combination.
Holic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gregory looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Holic controlling the position.
Holic moves into full mount!
Gregory has given up his back here. Will Holic look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Gregory is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Holic.
Alco Holic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holic struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gregory trying to control the action but Holic just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Gregory's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Even with his hooks in, Holic manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Holic has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gregory's body.
Holic throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Gregory!
Gregory looking very determined here, making life difficult for Holic.
Holic is not going to allow Gregory to sit and survive in this position.
Gregory is trying to break free.
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.
Holic biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gregory looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Holic is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Holic is trying to stick to Gregory's back but Gregory is turning into Holic. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Holic's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gregory.
Gregory has gone for a leg lock! Holic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gregory's guard.
Holic stands and throws Gregory's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holic controlling the position from side mount.
Holic lands a few punches from side control.
Gregory trying his best to control but Holic has mounted him.
Holic controlling from the full mount.
Holic working for a submission but Gregory is keeping him at bay.
Gregory blocking the ground and pound.
Gregory is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gregory is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Holic is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gregory can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gregory can't escape the position.
Holic looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Holic with a couple of short strikes.
Holic looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Holic tries to control but Gregory wriggling away.
Billy Gregory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alco Holic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gregory swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alco Holic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Alco Holic!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Alco Holic!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Alco Holic!
Alco Holic wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brazilian Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Muggerud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Brazilian Saint!
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, Lawrence Muggerud!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muggerud moves away from the strike by Saint.
Muggerud is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Muggerud staying out of range there.
Muggerud connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Muggerud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saint avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saint loads up on a big right hand but Muggerud slips the punch.
Muggerud looks to land a combination but Saint avoids it well.
Saint pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muggerud staying out of range there.
Saint swings for the body but Muggerud moves out of range.
Muggerud ducks under a wild hook from Saint.
Saint will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saint is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Saint's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A punch lands to the side of Saint 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Muggerud scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Muggerud cracks Saint with an uppercut from hell and Saint crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Muggerud's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Saint is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muggerud tries to stand but Saint is controlling from the bottom.
Oh Saint is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saint is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Muggerud is controlling him.
Saint seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint pushes Muggerud off and gets back to his feet.
Muggerud moves away from the strike by Saint.
Saint throws a jab when Muggerud was well out of range.
Muggerud fails to land with a series of punches.
Saint throws a shot from downtown. Muggerud moves away and avoids it.
Muggerud throws a nice looking combination but Saint bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saint loads up on a big right hand but Muggerud slips the punch.
Nice cross by Saint.
Nice defenses there by Muggerud.
Some wild striking there from Muggerud.
Saint is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muggerud.
Muggerud moves out of range as Saint strikes.
Muggerud slips a straight right by Saint.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Muggerud misses.
A jab from Saint misses.
Saint throws out a loose jab but Muggerud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint throws a big shot that misses.
Muggerud moves away from the strike by Saint.
Muggerud takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Muggerud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muggerud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saint thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muggerud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Muggerud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saint.
Saint throws a lazy right hand but Muggerud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saint with a jab.
Muggerud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint.
Saint jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muggerud slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muggerud takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saint throws a combination that misses
and Muggerud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saint is breathing heavily.
A jab from Saint misses.
Muggerud swinging wilding here.
Muggerud jabs Saint right on the nose. Saint blinks but takes it well.
Saint is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muggerud.
Brazilian Saint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muggerud with a hook.
Muggerud jabs at Saint's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice jab there from Muggerud.
Muggerud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saint misses with an uppercut. Muggerud saw that one coming.
Muggerud misses with a few strikes there.
Muggerud misses with a double jab.
Saint looks to land a left hand but Muggerud moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Saint.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Muggerud.
Saint misses with a body shot
and Muggerud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muggerud looks to land a combination but Saint avoids it well.
Saint misses with a hook.
Muggerud ducks under a wild hook from Saint.
Saint swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saint looks to throw the jab but Muggerud is out of range.
Muggerud is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Muggerud lands a nice hook to Saint's body. Saint takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Muggerud is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Saint had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice defenses there by Muggerud.
Muggerud throws a nice looking combination but Saint bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muggerud slips under a jab.
A big left from Saint misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muggerud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Muggerud misses with a wild combination.
Saint throws a hook but Muggerud blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Muggerud dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saint walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saint misses with a hook.
Saint is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Saint looks to clinch
and Muggerud counters with a series of strikes. Saint will be more careful next time no doubt.
Muggerud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint.
Saint scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Lawrence Muggerud has been cut.
Muggerud ducks under a wild hook from Saint.
Saint slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Muggerud is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saint swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saint misses with a straight right.
Muggerud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saint circles away quickly and effectively.
Saint lands a big shot that drops Muggerud! Can he finish him?
Muggerud is still in real trouble! Can Saint finish him?
Muggerud wants to get back to his feet but Saint is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Muggerud seems to have recovered his senses.
Saint wants to stand but Muggerud has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Muggerud really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saint. 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Saint connects with a looping right hand.
Muggerud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Saint throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muggerud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saint.
Saint misses with a straight right.
Saint is looking to clinch.
Saint misses with an uppercut. Muggerud saw that one coming.
A big right from Saint misses.
Saint looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Muggerud tries to bum rush Saint with a series of wild strikes but Saint uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muggerud throws a right and a left that Saint avoids nicely.
Muggerud moves out of range as Saint strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint throws out a loose jab but Muggerud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muggerud moves out of range of the strikes.
Muggerud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saint throws a hook to the side of Muggerud's head but Muggerud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muggerud throws a series of punches but Saint moves out of range.
Saint pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saint scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Saint - just one landing.
Muggerud blocks a jab.
Muggerud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawrence Muggerud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saint lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muggerud circles away quickly and effectively.
Muggerud slips a straight right by Saint.
Muggerud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saint misses with a straight left.
Saint missing with a left hand there. Muggerud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint misses with an uppercut.
Muggerud moves away from the strike by Saint.
Muggerud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saint shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Muggerud throws a nice looking combination but Saint bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muggerud moves away from the strike by Saint.
Saint throws a hook but Muggerud avoids it easily.
Saint gets a clinch.
Saint is trying to break the clinch but Muggerud is controlling him.
Saint tries to break free but Muggerud pushes him back against the cage.
Saint working hard to break the clinch.
Saint manages to break the clinch.
Muggerud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muggerud staying out of range there.
Muggerud lands with an overhand left.
Muggerud blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muggerud moves out of range as Saint strikes.
Saint misses with an uppercut.
Saint throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muggerud works over Saint's head and body with a nice combination.
Muggerud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muggerud looks to land a combination but Saint avoids it well.
Saint looks to throw the jab but Muggerud is out of range.
Saint misses with a straight left.
Saint has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saint there as he acknowledges the shot.
Muggerud misses with a looping right.
Muggerud tries to bum rush Saint with a series of wild strikes but Saint uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muggerud moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muggerud throws an overhand right that lands on Saint's shoulder, as Saint tries to avoid the shot.
Muggerud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint throws a hook but Muggerud avoids it easily.
Saint throws a hook to the side of Muggerud's head but Muggerud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brazilian Saint dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lawrence Muggerud's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Saint misses the jab.
Muggerud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saint.
A slow jab from Saint misses its intended target.
Saint throws a looping overhand right but Muggerud ducks down to avoid it.
Saint throws a hook but Muggerud blocks it.
Saint moves into range and connects with a jab.
Muggerud takes one on the button.
Muggerud lands a jab.
Muggerud misses with a wild combination.
Saint missing with a left hand there. Muggerud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muggerud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saint.
A big left from Saint misses.
Saint throws a looping overhand right but Muggerud ducks down to avoid it.
Saint misses the jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muggerud throws a right hand that Saint ducks under and follows up with a left that Saint also avoids with ease.
Saint throws a shot from downtown. Muggerud moves away and avoids it.
A left and a right from Saint both land. Nice combination.
A swing and a miss from Saint.
Saint jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saint defending well as Muggerud loads up on a big left hand.
Muggerud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saint throws a hook but Muggerud avoids it easily.
Muggerud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muggerud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saint loads up on a big right hand but Muggerud slips the punch.
Muggerud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saint swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muggerud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Saint misses its intended target.
Muggerud slips a jab from Saint.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint misses with a straight left.
Muggerud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saint circles away quickly and effectively.
Saint misses with a hook. Muggerud ducked under it nicely.
Saint staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Muggerud.
Saint throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Saint.
Nice defenses there by Muggerud.
Saint throws out a loose jab but Muggerud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muggerud throws a right and a left that Saint avoids nicely.
Muggerud lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Saint finds it's way through Muggerud's defenses.
Muggerud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint throws out the jab.
Saint waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Muggerud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Muggerud.
Saint looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saint misses the jab.
Muggerud throws a right hand that Saint ducks under and follows up with a left that Saint also avoids with ease.
Saint throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saint misses with a combination
and Muggerud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Muggerud.
Muggerud looks to land a combination. Saint sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Muggerud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saint avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saint looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saint jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Saint.
Saint thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint moves away from the strike by Muggerud.
Muggerud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Muggerud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muggerud walks into a straight right hand from Saint.
Muggerud blocks a jab.
Saint loads up on a big right hand but Muggerud slips the punch.
Muggerud moves away from the strike by Saint.
Saint misses with an uppercut.
Saint missing with a left hand there. Muggerud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muggerud moves out of range as Saint strikes.
Saint throws a shot from downtown. Muggerud moves away and avoids it.
Muggerud lands a jab-cross combination.
Muggerud moves out of range as Saint strikes.
Saint tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Brazilian Saint.
I think Saint 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Lawrence Muggerud!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Lawrence Muggerud!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Lawrence Muggerud!
Lawrence Muggerud wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Latrice Poole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Flannagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Latrice Poole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Flannagan!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flannagan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nice strikes from Flannagan there.
Flannagan wants to pass to mount but Poole is defending the position.
Flannagan controlling the action here.
Flannagan working Poole over with strikes.
Poole wants to get back to full guard.
Flannagan lands with a punch from half guard.
Flannagan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Poole manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Flannagan tries to work over Poole's front leg with a kick but Poole checks it.
Poole moves out of range as Flannagan throws a body kick.
Poole will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flannagan has closed the distance and engaged Poole in a clinch.
Flannagan tries to break free but Poole pushes him back against the cage.
Flannagan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Flannagan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poole tries a knee to the head but Flannagan blocks it.
Poole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flannagan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Flannagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flannagan throws a nice looking combination but Poole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poole tries to clinch but Flannagan is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flannagan.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Flannagan.
Flannagan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flannagan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Poole is breathing heavily.
Flannagan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flannagan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Flannagan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Flannagan controlling from the full mount.
Flannagan tries to control but Poole wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flannagan dominating with strikes here.
Poole looks very frustrated and is flailing away with strikes from the bottom. His corner are telling him to stay calm.
Poole is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Flannagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Flannagan lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Flannagan.
Flannagan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Flannagan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Poole hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flannagan punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Flannagan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poole tries to hold on but Flannagan pushes him away.
Flannagan with shots to the head and body - Poole looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flannagan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Poole looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poole is in a horrible position here. Flannagan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Flannagan is going olschool here, as he tries to force Poole to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Poole shrugs it off.
Flannagan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Poole can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Flannagan landing punches.
Flannagan lands a heavy elbow.
Flannagan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Poole hang on?
Poole wants to hold on but Flannagan pushes him away.
Flannagan with shots to the head and body - Poole looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poole throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Poole is looking to get to half guard.
Flannagan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flannagan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Flannagan scoring with strikes but Poole is staying in there.
Flannagan avoids the attempt from Poole to control.
Flannagan with a couple of short strikes.
Flannagan landing punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flannagan landing strikes from the mount and Poole is in trouble!
Poole is looking to get to half guard.
Flannagan landing strikes from the mount and Poole is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Flannagan dominated that round.
That's time! Poole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Flannagan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poole misses with a takedown
and Flannagan counters with a one-two to the body.
Flannagan lands a head kick. Poole smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Poole shoots in but Flannagan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flannagan lands a head kick!
Flannagan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Poole's hands.
Latrice Poole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flannagan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Flannagan darts in trying to clinch
and Poole counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Flannagan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Flannagan pushes Poole up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flannagan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannagan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Poole is trying to keep an underhook but Flannagan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Flannagan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Poole wants to get back to his feet.
Poole wants to get back to full guard.
Flannagan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flannagan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Flannagan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Poole taking some punishment here, with Flannagan in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poole is trying to escape back to his feet but Flannagan uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Flannagan controlling the position.
Flannagan with the ground and pound but Poole regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Flannagan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Flannagan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Poole can't escape the position.
Poole regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannagan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poole with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Flannagan trying to advance position but Poole counters by regaining guard.
Flannagan wants to control from the top but Poole keeps moving.
Flannagan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flannagan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flannagan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flannagan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poole manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Poole lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Poole lands a big shot there that rocks Flannagan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Flannagan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flannagan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Poole working for a guillotine from mount but Flannagan is in no mood to give up.
Poole controlling from mount.
Flannagan is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Flannagan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Flannagan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Flannagan working the ground and pound from side control.
Flannagan working away.
Flannagan working the body and head with strikes.
Flannagan stands up.
Poole avoids the body shot from Flannagan.
Poole tries to clinch up but Flannagan circles away and keeps his distance.
Flannagan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Poole but Poole pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flannagan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Poole.
Poole fails to land the takedown.
Flannagan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Poole counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flannagan won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poole working the ground and pound from side control.
Poole tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Flannagan wants to control but Poole postures up.
Flannagan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Poole's best efforts.
Flannagan is pressing down on Poole's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Poole trying to control the position from guard on top but Flannagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Flannagan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flannagan keeping full guard, as Poole tries to pass.
Flannagan striking from the bottom here.
Flannagan looking to control.
Flannagan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Flannagan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flannagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flannagan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Flannagan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Flannagan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Flannagan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poole keeps working.
Poole is trying to escape back to his feet but Flannagan uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Poole is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flannagan off and has taken his back!
Poole is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Flannagan. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
I really don't envy Flannagan right now.
Poole doesn't have the hooks in and Flannagan manages to turn into his guard.
Flannagan looking to sit in guard and control but Poole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Poole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Poole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poole takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Poole postures up.
Flannagan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poole is one step ahead there.
Flannagan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Flannagan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Poole trying to stand up but can't free himself from Flannagan's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Flannagan.
Well Flannagan 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for George Flannagan!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for George Flannagan!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for George Flannagan!
George Flannagan wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Scarlatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Lightning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scarlatti comes to the cage accompanied by 'The Beast At Our Door' by Groove Addicts. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Scarlatti!
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, Chuck Lightning!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lightning looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Scarlatti does it's job there.
It looks like Chuck Lightning has been cut.
Scarlatti throws a series of punches but Lightning avoids them all with ease.
Scarlatti bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Lightning! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Lightning is rocked!
Scarlatti stands and steps away. Lightning gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lightning is still on wobbly legs! Can Scarlatti finish him?
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!
Scarlatti misses the jab.
Lightning seems to have recovered his senses.
Scarlatti throws the left hand but Lightning avoids the punch easily.
Lightning tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scarlatti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lightning somewhat.
A big left from Scarlatti misses.
Scarlatti misses with a two punch combination.
Lightning tries to close the distance and clinch but Scarlatti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lightning avoids the head kick by Scarlatti.
Scarlatti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lightning circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Scarlatti.
Lightning fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lightning tries to clinch but Scarlatti moves out of range.
Lightning uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarlatti.
Scarlatti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scarlatti throws out the jab.
Lightning tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scarlatti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jimmy Scarlatti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lightning tries to clinch up but Scarlatti circles away and keeps his distance.
Lightning tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scarlatti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lightning is looking to clinch but Scarlatti is avoiding it.
Scarlatti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lightning avoids the head kick by Scarlatti.
No joy there for Scarlatti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scarlatti throws a right and a left that Lightning avoids nicely.
Lightning changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scarlatti tries to avoid it but Lightning manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scarlatti to the ground. Scarlatti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scarlatti throws a series of punches but Lightning avoids them all with ease.
Scarlatti is breathing heavily.
Scarlatti swats away the attempt to clinch by Lightning.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lightning looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lightning takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lightning shoots in for a takedown but Scarlatti shows good takedown defense.
Jimmy Scarlatti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Lightning.
Scarlatti throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti throws out a loose jab but Lightning uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lightning.
Scarlatti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lightning looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scarlatti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lightning wants to clinch up but Scarlatti keeps it at a distance.
Scarlatti throws a shot from downtown. Lightning moves away and avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lightning.
Lightning is looking to clinch but Scarlatti is avoiding it.
The crowd cheers as Scarlatti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lightning doesn't seem phased though.
Lightning has a takedown stuffed.
Scarlatti keeps the fight on the outside.
Scarlatti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lightning at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lightning takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lightning wants to clinch up but Scarlatti keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scarlatti fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Scarlatti does no damage.
Lightning fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lightning doesn't manage to clinch there - Scarlatti circles away.
A combination from Scarlatti does no damage.
Lightning bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scarlatti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scarlatti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lightning moves forwards but Scarlatti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scarlatti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lightning wants to clinch.
Scarlatti lands a jab-cross combination.
Scarlatti swats away the attempt to clinch by Lightning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightning gets a clinch.
Lightning wants a takedown but no success here.
Scarlatti breaks the clinch.
Lightning tries to clinch up but Scarlatti circles away and keeps his distance.
Scarlatti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lightning throws a right hand that Scarlatti ducks under and follows up with a left that Scarlatti also avoids with ease.
Lightning uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarlatti.
Lightning darts in and clinches Scarlatti up against the cage.
Scarlatti is trying to break the clinch but Lightning has him pressed against the cage.
Lightning using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scarlatti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lightning lands a damaging elbow.
Lightning has Scarlatti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scarlatti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lightning stalling in the clinch.
Scarlatti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lightning uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarlatti.
Scarlatti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lightning is defended easily by Scarlatti.
Scarlatti throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Scarlatti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Lightning's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scarlatti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lightning is looking to clinch but Scarlatti is avoiding it.
Jimmy Scarlatti is winning the standup battle so far.
Scarlatti throws a shot from downtown. Lightning moves away and avoids it.
Lightning blocks a jab.
Scarlatti throws a shot from downtown. Lightning moves away and avoids it.
Scarlatti circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lightning looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scarlatti keeps the fight on the outside.
Lightning is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scarlatti throws a lazy right hand but Lightning sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarlatti keeps the fight on the outside.
Scarlatti keeps the fight on the outside.
Lightning is trying desperately to land a takedown but Scarlatti is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lightning.
Lightning moves out of range of the strikes.
Lightning gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lightning can't get the takedown.
Lightning unloads a knee to the mid-section. Scarlatti lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scarlatti's efforts to push away.
Scarlatti is trying to break free.
Lightning tries to stall but Scarlatti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on Scarlatti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scarlatti is trying to break free.
Scarlatti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Scarlatti is trying to break the clinch but Lightning has him pressed against the cage.
Lightning lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jimmy Scarlatti has been cut.
Lightning's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scarlatti thows a body shot but no joy.
Lightning shoots for a double leg takedown but Scarlatti sprawls well. He's pushed Lightning's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lightning wants to clinch up but Scarlatti keeps it at a distance.
Lightning fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scarlatti misses with a double jab
and Lightning counters by clinching up.
Scarlatti tries to circle away but Lightning has him pinned against the cage.
Scarlatti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lightning tries to close the distance and clinch but Scarlatti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lightning tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scarlatti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scarlatti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightning shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lightning is trying to control. Scarlatti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scarlatti looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lightning is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lightning is trying to control the action in half guard but Scarlatti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Scarlatti wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lightning landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lightning trying to control from half guard but Scarlatti is working away.
Lightning has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scarlatti is trying to stand up here but Lightning is controlling him well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scarlatti throws a lazy head kick
and Lightning counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti swats away the attempt to clinch by Lightning.
Scarlatti swings for the body but Lightning moves out of range.
Lightning tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lightning shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scarlatti defends it nicely.
Jimmy Scarlatti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Lightning.
Lightning tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scarlatti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scarlatti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lightning clinches with his opponent.
Lightning goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scarlatti prevents it.
Scarlatti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lightning backwards.
Lightning has Scarlatti pressed against the cage, preventing Scarlatti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lightning lands a knee to the body.
Lightning lands a damaging elbow.
Scarlatti can't break the clinch.
Scarlatti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lightning can't get the takedown.
Lightning is looking to control Scarlatti's arms but Scarlatti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lightning has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightning lands a damaging elbow.
Scarlatti dodges an elbow strike from Lightning.
Scarlatti is trying to break the clinch but Lightning has him pressed against the cage.
Scarlatti wants to get back to striking at distance but Lightning won't allow it.
Lightning tries to land knees in the clinch but Scarlatti avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Lightning to work.
Lightning tries to score a body lock takedown but Scarlatti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lightning manages to break the clinch.
Lightning moves in looking to clinch but Scarlatti pushes him off.
A head kick by Scarlatti misses
and Lightning counters with a leg kick.
Scarlatti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lightning blocks a jab.
Lightning tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scarlatti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lightning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lightning is looking to clinch.
Scarlatti keeps the fight on the outside.
Lightning shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scarlatti sprawls well. Scarlatti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lightning gets slowly back to his feet.
Scarlatti keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Lightning showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Scarlatti looks to score with a jab to the body but Lightning is just out of range.
Lightning shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scarlatti as he jumps to the side.
Lightning gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scarlatti.
Lightning is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scarlatti misses with an uppercut.
Lightning tries to clinch there but Scarlatti circles away.
Lightning is looking to clinch but Scarlatti is avoiding it.
Lightning has Scarlatti up against the cage in a clinch.
Lightning tries to land a knee to the head but Scarlatti blocks with his arms.
Lightning lands an elbow inside.
Lightning is trying to break free.
Lightning is looking to control Scarlatti's arms but Scarlatti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lightning has his back to the cage.
Lightning looking to throw knees to the head but Scarlatti is blocking nicely.
Scarlatti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scarlatti misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Scarlatti finds it's target.
Scarlatti sizes up Lightning with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Scarlatti finds it's way through Lightning's defenses.
Lightning tries to close the distance and clinch but Scarlatti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scarlatti keeps the fight on the outside.
Scarlatti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scarlatti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lightning.
Scarlatti swinging wilding here.
Good work by Lightning as he checks the leg kick.
Lightning tries to clinch up but Scarlatti circles away and keeps his distance.
Lightning tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lightning decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lightning lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lightning is trying to control the action in half guard but Scarlatti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightning not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Scarlatti is trying to stand.
Scarlatti pushes Lightning off and gets back to his feet.
Scarlatti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lightning looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scarlatti is fending him off so far but Lightning persists. Nope, Scarlatti circles away and we're back to standing.
Lightning misses with a takedown attempt - Scarlatti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jimmy Scarlatti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Lightning.
Scarlatti digs a good body shot into Lightning's ribs.
Scarlatti throws a head kick but Lightning moves out of range.
Scarlatti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lightning shoots for a takedown but Scarlatti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jimmy Scarlatti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scarlatti swinging wilding here.
Lightning changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scarlatti tries to avoid it but Lightning manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scarlatti to the ground. Scarlatti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scarlatti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lightning tries to clinch up.
Scarlatti misses with a body shot.
Lightning shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scarlatti as he avoids it easily.
Scarlatti lands with a nice body punch.
Scarlatti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lightning takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lightning is looking to clinch.
Lightning avoids the head kick by Scarlatti.
Lightning closes the distance and clinches.
Lightning tries for a takedown. No joy.
Scarlatti manages to break the clinch.
Scarlatti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jimmy Scarlatti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarlatti keeps the fight on the outside.
Lightning doesn't manage to clinch there - Scarlatti circles away.
Scarlatti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lightning wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightning moves out of range as Scarlatti strikes.
Scarlatti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lightning.
Lightning tries to clinch but Scarlatti is having none of it.
Scarlatti misses with a few strikes there.
Lightning fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lightning fails to land the takedown.
Scarlatti stuffs the takedown attempt from Lightning. Lightning gets slowly back to his feet.
Scarlatti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lightning has time to react.
Lightning tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scarlatti throws a right and a left that Lightning avoids nicely.
Lightning connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Scarlatti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scarlatti 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 for Jimmy Scarlatti!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Jimmy Scarlatti!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Jimmy Scarlatti!
Jimmy Scarlatti wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clockwork Abercrombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abercrombie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In This City- Iglu & Hartly. Jake Tyler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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135 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clockwork Abercrombie!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abercrombie.
Tyler fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abercrombie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abercrombie tries to avoid it but Tyler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abercrombie to the ground. Abercrombie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abercrombie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tyler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tyler throws an elbow but Abercrombie slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tyler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Abercrombie's legs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tyler in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Abercrombie is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Tyler!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stone Freightrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freightrain comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ride the Lightning kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stone Freightrain!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith looks for a takedown but Freightrain sprawls well.
Smith waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Freightrain.
Freightrain throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Freightrain's head.
Freightrain tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Freightrain tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Freightrain slips under a jab.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith swinging wilding here.
Smith misses with a hook. Freightrain ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Smith misses.
Freightrain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freightrain tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freightrain tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Freightrain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Freightrain thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Freightrain drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Freightrain walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freightrain throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Freightrain won't be happy with that.
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!
Freightrain can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Freightrain's head but Freightrain avoids it well.
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Freightrain manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Freightrain is keeping busy.
Freightrain seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith trying to control here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freightrain drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Freightrain rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Freightrain lands with a left to the head.
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Freightrain uses from the top position.
Smith is trying to keep Freightrain in close.
Smith wants to sweep here but Freightrain controlling him for the moment.
Freightrain gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Freightrain clinches but Smith breaks the clinch
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Freightrain's waist but Freightrain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freightrain clinches but Smith breaks the clinch
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Freightrain's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Freightrain's thigh. Freightrain counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith trying to control but Freightrain is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Freightrain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Freightrain tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Freightrain.
Freightrain slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith swings for the body but Freightrain moves out of range.
Smith lands a body shot.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith throws a body punch but Freightrain moves out of range.
Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Freightrain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Freightrain is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith wants to control from the top but Freightrain keeps moving.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Freightrain has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Freightrain tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Freightrain throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Freightrain wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freightrain is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Freightrain defending well.
Freightrain is trying to stand.
Freightrain is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
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.
Smith moves to take his opponent's back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Freightrain is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Smith 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Freightrain on the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Smith scores with a jab. Freightrain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Freightrain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Freightrain tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Freightrain moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith 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.
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Freightrain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freightrain tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Freightrain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Freightrain is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Freightrain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Freightrain to regain full guard.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Freightrain's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith advances to mount.
Smith misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Freightrain avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smith.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Freightrain is looking to escape.
Freightrain is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Smith locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Freightrain is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Smith!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Strongius Shorticus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos comes to the cage accompanied by "This Is War" by Il Nino. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
157 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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24
153 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Strongius Shorticus!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shorticus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dos Santos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shorticus throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Shorticus lands a nice forearm strike.
Shorticus misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Shorticus working the ground and pound.
Shorticus working away.
Shorticus lands an elbow.
Dos Santos is trying to buck Shorticus off.
Shorticus landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shorticus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shorticus working the strikes but Dos Santos uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Shorticus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Shorticus.
Dos Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shorticus.
Shorticus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shorticus trying to control from Dos Santos's half guard. Dos Santos has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shorticus wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Shorticus throwing strikes from guard but Dos Santos blocks nicely.
Shorticus stands up over Dos Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shorticus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shorticus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorticus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shorticus defends well.
Dos Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shorticus chips away with some ground and pound.
Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shorticus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shorticus trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shorticus is aware though and is defending well.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Shorticus distracts Dos Santos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shorticus.
Shorticus trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Shorticus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shorticus trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shorticus is in close to Dos Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shorticus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dos Santos controls Shorticus momentarily but Shorticus frees himself.
Shorticus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dos Santos moves in looking to clinch but Shorticus pushes him off.
Strongius Shorticus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Shorticus misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shorticus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dos Santos's waist but Dos Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shorticus off to one side.
Shorticus missing with a left hand there. Dos Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Shorticus moves out of range.
Shorticus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos defends it nicely.
Dos Santos has Shorticus up against the cage in a clinch.
Dos Santos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shorticus is working for takedown but Dos Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gabriel Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Strongius Shorticus.
Dos Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shorticus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dos Santos lands an elbow inside.
Shorticus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dos Santos avoiding damage.
Shorticus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dos Santos gets underhooks to prevent Shorticus's takedown attempt.
Shorticus has Dos Santos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dos Santos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dos Santos working Shorticus over with knees to the body.
Dos Santos lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strongius Shorticus 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.
Dos Santos tries to clinch there but Shorticus circles away.
Shorticus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos defends it nicely.
Dos Santos slips under a jab from Shorticus.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up.
Shorticus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dos Santos wants to clinch up but Shorticus keeps it at a distance.
Shorticus keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorticus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gabriel Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Strongius Shorticus.
Shorticus is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch.
Dos Santos wants to clinch.
Shorticus swats away the attempt to clinch by Dos Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Shorticus circles away.
Dos Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shorticus.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Shorticus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Shorticus moves out of range.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Shorticus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Shorticus is having none of it.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shorticus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up but Shorticus circles away and keeps his distance.
Shorticus fails with the takedown.
Shorticus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dos Santos as he jumps to the side.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Shorticus circles away.
Shorticus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Santos wants to clinch up but Shorticus keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
Dos Santos has managed to clinch.
Dos Santos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dos Santos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stalling in the clinch from Dos Santos.
Shorticus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dos Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dos Santos stops a takedown attempt from Shorticus.
Dos Santos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shorticus backwards.
Dos Santos leaning against his opponent.
Dos Santos lands a nice knee to the body.
Shorticus is trying to drag Dos Santos to the mat but Dos Santos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dos Santos crunches a lovely knee into Shorticus's ribcage.
The is referee keeping an eye on Dos Santos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shorticus is working for takedown but Dos Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dos Santos stalls.
Shorticus takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Dos Santos.
Shorticus tries to score a body lock takedown but Dos Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dos Santos pushes Shorticus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shorticus backwards.
Dos Santos scores a nice knee to the body.
Dos Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dos Santos has Shorticus pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shorticus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dos Santos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shorticus being controlled against the cage.
Dos Santos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gabriel Dos Santos.
Shorticus shoots in but Dos Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shorticus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dos Santos is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shorticus looking for subs from the bottom but Dos Santos mounts him!
Dos Santos wants to control the pace but Shorticus is squirming around nicely.
Dos Santos stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Shorticus works the jab nicely.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch.
Shorticus scores a takedown into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Dos Santos dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Shorticus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shorticus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shorticus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dos Santos is trying to defend but Shorticus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shorticus stops Dos Santos from getting back to his feet.
Shorticus slips a nice elbow through Dos Santos's hands, connecting with Dos Santos's forehead.
Dos Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shorticus.
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. Shorticus connects with a nice short shot to Dos Santos's temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shorticus is pressing down on Dos Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dos Santos is holding on for now.
Shorticus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dos Santos's head.
Shorticus throwing shots but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorticus throws a strike but Dos Santos avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dos Santos controls Shorticus momentarily but Shorticus frees himself.
Shorticus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dos Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shorticus misses with a takedown
and Dos Santos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shorticus goes for a takedown attempt but Dos Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dos Santos moves in looking to clinch but Shorticus pushes him off.
Shorticus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Gabriel Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Strongius Shorticus.
Dos Santos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
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.
Dos Santos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shorticus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dos Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shorticus.
Shorticus being controlled against the cage.
Shorticus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dos Santos lands an elbow inside.
Shorticus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dos Santos walks away with a smile on his face. Shorticus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch but Shorticus is avoiding it.
Shorticus shoots and misses
and Dos Santos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shorticus's guard.
Shorticus working for submissions but it's allowed Dos Santos to get to half guard.
Shorticus trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shorticus is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dos Santos pulls his head out easily.
Shorticus is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dos Santos jumps into side control!
Dos Santos decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shorticus to his feet.
Gabriel Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shorticus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shorticus fails with the takedown
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Dos Santos taking a breather.
Shorticus blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shorticus blocks an elbow strike from Dos Santos.
Shorticus blocks an elbow strike from Dos Santos.
A short uppercut from Dos Santos.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dos Santos.
Shorticus goes for a takedown attempt but Dos Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shorticus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch.
Dos Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Shorticus moves out of range.
Dos Santos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shorticus tries to pull guard but Dos Santos holds him up against the cage and eventually Shorticus drops back down to his feet.
Shorticus wants the takedown. Dos Santos is fighting it off but Shorticus persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dos Santos's guard against the cage.
Shorticus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dos Santos 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Gabriel Dos Santos!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Gabriel Dos Santos!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Gabriel Dos Santos!
Gabriel Dos Santos wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Colbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Disturbed-Indestructible. The key to victory for John Davis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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295 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Colbert!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Davis.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Colbert.
Colbert fails to land the takedown.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Colbert.
Colbert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davis blocks a head kick by Colbert.
Colbert on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Colbert throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Davis scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Cain Colbert has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis throws a combination that misses
and Colbert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis connects with a jab.
Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Colbert.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Colbert moved out of range.
Colbert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Colbert lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like John Davis has been cut.
A big right from Davis misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Colbert. That's going to slow Davis down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colbert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Colbert gets slowly back to his feet.
John Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Colbert.
Colbert misses with a hook.
Colbert moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Davis defending well as Colbert loads up on a big left hand.
Colbert looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely.
Colbert showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Davis moves away from the strike by Colbert.
Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Colbert.
Colbert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davis at a distance.
John Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis scores with a jab.
Colbert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Davis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Davis there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis missing with a left hand there. Colbert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colbert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Colbert throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Colbert misses with a head kick.
Colbert shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Davis's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis wants to stand up but Colbert is controlling him.
Colbert postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
Colbert is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Colbert won't allow Davis to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davis throws a right hand that Colbert ducks under and follows up with a left that Colbert also avoids with ease.
Davis staying out of range there.
Davis connects with a looping right hand.
Cain Colbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colbert doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Colbert looks gassed!
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Davis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Colbert doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis stalks Colbert and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Colbert's face. Colbert staggers backwards, shaken.
Davis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Davis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colbert takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Colbert takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Davis's corner calls for a 1-2. Davis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Davis cracks Colbert with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davis scores with a punch to the head.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Colbert shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis throws a jab when Colbert was well out of range.
Colbert misses the jab.
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slow jab from Colbert misses its intended target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Colbert is defended easily by Davis.
Davis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Davis dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Colbert slips the punch.
Colbert misses with a jab to the body
and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings Colbert.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Davis does it's job there.
Davis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davis throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Colbert tumbling to the canvas!
Colbert is rocked!
Colbert throws his legs up looking for a submission but Davis uses it to pass to side control.
Davis stands up and beckons Colbert to his feet.
John Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Colbert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davis throws a front kick aimed at Colbert's knee but Colbert avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Colbert. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Colbert.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colbert defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Colbert moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Colbert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice combo by Davis! Oh, that's hurt him - Colbert falls to the canvas and Davis follows him into side control.
Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Colbert on the ground.
Davis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Colbert to his feet.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Colbert staying out of range there.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colbert throws out the jab.
Colbert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Davis scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Colbert.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Colbert fails with the takedown
and Davis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Colbert has time to react.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colbert can do to turn this around?
Davis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Colbert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colbert shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Davis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Colbert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Colbert prevents Davis from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colbert throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
Colbert is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Colbert eventually gives up the hold.
Colbert thows a huge punch but Davis dodges it nicely.
Colbert is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Davis is defending against the submission attempts here by Colbert.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Davis misses with a low kick.
Colbert thows a left - swing and a miss!
Colbert takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Colbert throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
Davis tries to bum rush Colbert with a series of wild strikes but Colbert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some wild striking there from Davis.
Colbert might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
John Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Colbert.
Davis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Davis dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Davis clobbers Colbert with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Colbert's head but Colbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davis sizes up Colbert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colbert misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Davis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Colbert doesn't seem phased though.
Colbert fails to land the takedown.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Davis steps into range and cracks Colbert with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Colbert flops backwards and Davis dives into his guard looking to finish!
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Colbert.
Colbert trying to strike off his back.
Colbert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colbert manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Davis is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Colbert is landing with some decent strikes but Davis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Davis is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colbert putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Colbert has control of Davis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Davis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Colbert working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Colbert looking to ground and pound but Davis is blocking nicely.
Colbert throwing strikes but Davis bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Colbert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but Colbert is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Colbert from controlling successfully.
Colbert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davis keeping full guard, as Colbert tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Davis throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Colbert counter with a right hand.
John Davis's cut is getting worse.
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
Davis tries to move into range but Colbert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Colbert has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis scores with a jab.
Davis connects with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Davis scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colbert slips a jab from Davis.
Davis misses with a hook. Colbert ducked under it nicely.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colbert.
Cain Colbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis misses with a looping right.
Davis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Davis scores with a sloppy right hand. Colbert should have avoided that one.
Colbert takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis walks into a left hand.
John Davis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Colbert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Colbert misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Davis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for John Davis!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for John Davis!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for John Davis!
John Davis wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke comes to the cage accompanied by Bury Me With It. Jenkins has chosen Ready to Die Andrew W.K as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raoul Duke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leroy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duke moves away from the strike by Jenkins.
Jenkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Raoul Duke has been cut.
Duke misses with a body shot.
Duke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jenkins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Duke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duke stuns Jenkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raoul Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duke lands a with a good body shot.
Duke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jenkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Duke lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jenkins.
Knees in the clinch landing for Duke.
Jenkins looks gassed!
Duke digs a right hand into Jenkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jenkins's gas tank.
Duke lands a nice shot to the body.
Duke works on Jenkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Duke is working Jenkins over against the cage.
Knees to the body from Duke.
Duke lands a shot to the body.
Duke lands a body shot.
Duke tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke lands a body punch.
Duke utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Duke lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duke crunches a lovely knee into Jenkins's ribcage.
Duke lands a good knee to the midsection. Jenkins won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Duke - that landed with a thud.
Duke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jenkins's defenses.
Nice body punch from Duke - that landed with a thud.
Duke landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Duke lands a nice knee to the body.
Duke misses with a body punch.
Jenkins misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Duke.
A shot in the inside from Duke.
Duke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Duke - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duke using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Duke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Duke.
Duke lands a good knee to the midsection. Jenkins won't want to take too many of those.
Duke landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Duke tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Duke.
Duke landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Duke.
Duke putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jenkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Duke putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jenkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jenkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duke lands a nice shot to the body.
Jenkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Duke as the two fighters clinch.
Jenkins breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jenkins at a distance.
Duke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jenkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raoul Duke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duke cracks a nice hook into Jenkins's ribs.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duke tries to clinch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duke.
Jenkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duke.
Duke throws a body punch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Duke stuns Jenkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut. Duke saw that one coming.
Duke misses with a wild body shot.
Duke scores with a nice head shot.
Duke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duke connects with a right hand. Jenkins shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Jenkins.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Duke.
Duke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duke.
Duke just misses with a punch to the body.
Duke thows a body shot but no joy.
Jenkins misses the jab.
Duke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jenkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Duke.
Duke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Duke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Duke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raoul Duke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jenkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duke thows a body shot but no joy.
Duke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duke scores with a body shot.
Duke swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duke.
Duke misses the shot to the body.
Jenkins tries to keep at a distance but Duke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duke digs a right hand into Jenkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jenkins's gas tank.
Duke lands a damaging elbow.
Duke looking to throw knees to the head but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
Duke misses with a body punch.
Duke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jenkins's defenses.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Duke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Duke.
Duke utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke lands a nice knee to the body.
Duke lands a shot to the body.
Duke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Duke putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jenkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Duke putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jenkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Duke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duke lands a body punch.
Duke pushes Jenkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duke landing knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Duke.
Duke is working Jenkins over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Duke.
Duke scores a nice knee to the body.
Duke lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duke.
Duke is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Duke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Duke.
Duke lands a knee to the body.
Duke using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Duke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Duke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duke landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Duke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jenkins.
Duke crunches a lovely knee into Jenkins's ribcage.
Duke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raoul Duke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jenkins or not.
Duke lands a shot to the body.
Duke landing knees to the head.
Duke lands a shot to the body.
Duke lands a shot to the body.
Duke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jenkins or not.
A short right from Duke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Duke.
Duke lands a nice shot to the body.
Duke scores with a hook to the body.
Duke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duke lands a good knee to the midsection. Jenkins won't want to take too many of those.
Duke tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins can do to turn this around?
Duke lands a nice knee to the body.
Duke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Duke digs a right hand underneath Jenkins's ribcage. Jenkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duke scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Duke as the two fighters clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Duke.
Jenkins takes a shot to the head.
Duke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jenkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Duke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duke. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jenkins. That did some damage!
Jenkins blocks the body kick.
Duke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Duke tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.
A good leg kick by Duke.
Jenkins throws a shot from downtown. Duke moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Jenkins misses.
Duke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Duke.
Decent striking displayed by Duke there.
Duke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenkins manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Duke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raoul Duke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Jenkins.
Duke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duke scores with a hook to the body. Jenkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Duke.
Duke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Duke moves into the clinch successfully.
Duke cracks Jenkins with a nice body shot.
Duke landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duke presses Jenkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Duke presses Jenkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duke lands a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Duke.
Duke landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Duke scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke scores with a knee to the head.
Jenkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duke lands a left hand.
Duke is working Jenkins over against the cage.
Duke landing knees to the body.
Duke pushes Jenkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Duke.
Duke scores with a hook to the body.
Duke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jenkins or not.
Duke lands a shot to the body.
Duke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duke is leaning against Jenkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Duke - that landed with a thud.
Duke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jenkins or not.
Duke scores a nice knee to the body.
Duke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jenkins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duke is working Jenkins over against the cage.
Duke presses Jenkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Duke.
Duke utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Duke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duke lands a body punch.
Duke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jenkins's defenses.
Duke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jenkins.
Duke lands an elbow that stopped Jenkins in his tracks for a moment.
Duke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duke landing knees to the body.
Duke cracks Jenkins with a nice body shot.
Duke lands a knee to the body.
Duke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Duke.
Duke tries to land knees in the clinch but Jenkins avoids the damage to the body.
Duke digs a right hand underneath Jenkins's ribcage. Jenkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jenkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Duke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jenkins avoids it.
Duke prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch.
Duke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jenkins is defending well for now.
Duke lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Duke.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Duke misses with a body punch.
Duke tries to land knees in the clinch but Jenkins avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Duke.
Duke lands a body punch.
Duke scores with a hook to the body.
Duke is leaning against Jenkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duke lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Duke.
Duke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Duke.
Duke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Duke lands a body punch.
Duke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duke digs a right hand into Jenkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jenkins's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Duke.
Duke presses Jenkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Duke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duke scores with a hook to the body.
Duke gets through Jenkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Duke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duke.
Jenkins takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Duke.
A right hand to the body from Duke.
Duke misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Duke clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Raoul Duke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duke.
Jenkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Duke scores with a hook to the body. Jenkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duke is looking to wear down Jenkins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice defenses there by Duke.
Duke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jenkins has time to react.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut. Duke saw that one coming.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Duke just misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duke.
Raoul Duke is winning the standup battle so far.
Duke misses with a shot to the body
and Jenkins counters with a series of strikes. Duke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Duke throws a head kick that half lands.
Jenkins is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Duke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Duke swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jenkins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jenkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duke scores with a punch to the head.
Duke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jenkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Duke.
Duke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duke wants to clinch up but Jenkins keeps it at a distance.
Duke cracks Jenkins with an open hand slap.
Jenkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duke. Duke obviously looking to wear him down.
Duke has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Duke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duke. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duke swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Duke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenkins manages to avoid it.
Duke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Duke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke lands with an uppercut that bounces Jenkins off the cage and back into rage.
Jenkins swinging wilding here.
Duke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jenkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duke looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Duke misses
and Jenkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab by Duke.
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!
Duke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jenkins will feel that in the morning.
Duke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jenkins at a distance.
Duke swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins walks into a left hand.
Duke lands a nice hook to Jenkins's body. Jenkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke lands a nice looking body kick.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Duke.
Jenkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Duke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duke tries to clinch up but Jenkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duke moves into the clinch successfully.
Duke lands with a right to the head.
Duke tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duke.
Duke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jenkins blocks a body shot from Duke.
Duke is working Jenkins over against the cage.
Duke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
A short left from Duke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Duke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duke lands with a light punch inside.
Duke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Duke lands a nice shot to the body.
Duke is leaning against Jenkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Duke.
Nice body punch from Duke.
Duke scores with a hook to the body.
Duke lands an elbow inside.
Duke cracks Jenkins with a nice body shot.
Duke lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Duke.
Duke landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Duke.
A nice left hand lands by Duke.
Duke scores a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Duke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Duke had his way with Leroy Jenkins in that round.
The cut man is working on Raoul Duke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Duke.
Duke is looking to slow Jenkins down with leg kicks.
Duke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jenkins's calf.
No joy there for Jenkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Duke swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Jenkins counter with a right hand.
Duke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duke connects with a nice looking jab.
Duke scoring well with a low kick there.
Duke clinches.
Duke lands a body punch.
Duke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duke unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jenkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jenkins is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Duke lands a shot to the body.
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!
Duke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
A right hand to the body from Duke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke scores with a hook to the body.
Duke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Duke.
Duke missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Duke.
Duke working Jenkins over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Duke obliges.
Jenkins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Duke using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Duke.
A right hand to the body from Duke.
Good body shot from Duke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Duke obliges.
Duke lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duke.
A right hand to the body from Duke.
Duke scores with a hook to the body.
Leroy Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke is working Jenkins over against the cage.
Duke using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Duke digs a right hand underneath Jenkins's ribcage. Jenkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duke is working Jenkins over against the cage.
Duke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Duke on the inside.
Duke lands a nice knee to the body.
Duke landing knees to the body.
Duke digs a right hand underneath Jenkins's ribcage. Jenkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duke scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Duke.
Duke lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Duke.
Duke pushes Jenkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Duke.
A body shot lands from Duke.
Duke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jenkins or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Duke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke lands a body shot.
Duke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Duke works on Jenkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Duke utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Duke digs a right hand into Jenkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jenkins's gas tank.
Duke is leaning against Jenkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
Duke digs a right hand underneath Jenkins's ribcage. Jenkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Duke unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jenkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jenkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Duke lands a shot to the body.
Duke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duke utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Duke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jenkins throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Duke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Duke.
Duke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Duke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jenkins.
Duke presses Jenkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Duke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Duke lands a body punch.
Duke digs a right hand underneath Jenkins's ribcage. Jenkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duke is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Duke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Duke lands a nice shot to the body.
Duke unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Duke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duke works on Jenkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Duke digs a right hand underneath Jenkins's ribcage. Jenkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Duke.
A left hand lands to the body for Duke.
Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Duke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duke works on Jenkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Duke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jenkins.
Knees to the body from Duke.
Jenkins lands a body shot.
Duke digs a right hand underneath Jenkins's ribcage. Jenkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Duke.
Jenkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raoul Duke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Raoul Duke!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Raoul Duke!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Raoul Duke!
Raoul Duke wins by unanimous decision!
Raoul Duke retains his heavyweight title!
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