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WCF 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kody Corley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Corley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Young Jeezy Ft. Akon-Soul Survivor. Kody Corley looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kody Corley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaughter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Corley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Corley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slaughter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaughter swings around for an armbar but Corley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Slaughter's guard.
Corley stopping the sweep attempt from Slaughter.
Slaughter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slaughter had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Corley is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Slaughter Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Corley's back instead.
Corley trying to control but not successfully.
Corley preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Slaughter.
Slaughter gets his hands free as Corley looks to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corley is in bad spot here.
Corley has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Slaughter.
Slaughter working for the choke.
Slaughter looks gassed!
Corley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Slaughter looking for the choke but no joy.
Corley is in bad spot here.
Slaughter is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Corley has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Corley wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corley rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Corley kicks Slaughter off and gets back to his feet.
Corley shoots and misses
and Slaughter counters by clinching up.
Slaughter fails to pull guard.
Slaughter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Corley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Corley gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Corley tries to stand but Slaughter is controlling from the bottom.
Slaughter wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corley.
Slaughter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slaughter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slaughter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slaughter had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Corley is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Slaughter Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Corley's back instead.
Corley is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corley turns into Slaughter and is now in his guard.
Slaughter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Corley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slaughter throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Slaughter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slaughter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Corley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slaughter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Corley is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slaughter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slaughter is working an open guard so Corley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Slaughter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Corley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slaughter counters with a takedown into side control.
Slaughter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corley, who protects the arm well.
Corley is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Slaughter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Corley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Slaughter tries for a kimura but Corley is defending well.
Slaughter swings around for an armbar but Corley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Slaughter's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corley pushes down on Slaughter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Slaughter is looking for a sweep. Corley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Corley.
Corley trying to control the action but Slaughter is working from the bottom.
Slaughter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Corley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slaughter looking for a guillotine here but Corley defends easily.
Slaughter working for a triangle but Corley defends it easily.
Joe Slaughter has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Corley preventing the sweep.
Corley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Corley won't allow Slaughter to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter keeping full guard, as Corley tries to pass.
Corley trying to control the position from guard on top but Slaughter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slaughter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slaughter working for a triangle but Corley defends it easily.
Slaughter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corley working to try and regain half guard.
Corley wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Slaughter is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Corley preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Slaughter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corley is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Slaughter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Corley throws a nice head kick!
Corley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Slaughter counters with a shoot takedown. Corley fights it but they end up in guard.
Slaughter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slaughter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slaughter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slaughter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Corley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Corley has escaped and now he's on top!
Slaughter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Corley is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter has his foot on Corley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corley works his way back into a safe position though.
Corley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Corley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slaughter.
Corley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Slaughter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Corley's guard now.
Slaughter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corley throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Corley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slaughter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Corley wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Corley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Slaughter has Corley in his guard.
Corley stands and steps away. Slaughter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Corley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slaughter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Corley!
Slaughter is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Corley can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kody Corley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaughter throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter working the ground and pound effectively.
Corley is looking to get to half guard.
Slaughter swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Corley is now in Slaughter's guard. A big mistake from Slaughter there, giving up the dominant position!
Corley trying to control but Slaughter is working from the bottom.
Slaughter had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Corley is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Slaughter Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Corley's back instead.
Slaughter missing with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter missing with strikes from the back.
Slaughter working for the choke.
Slaughter has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Corley avoids the strikes from Slaughter.
Slaughter has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Corley has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Slaughter working for a choke but Corley reverses nicely into Slaughter 's guard.
Joe Slaughter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slaughter trying to keep a closed guard but Corley is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Slaughter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slaughter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Slaughter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Holmes struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Larry Holmes looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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200 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larry Holmes!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes ducks right into an uppercut from Armstrong.
It looks like Larry Holmes has been cut.
Holmes fails to land the takedown.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Armstrong throwing strikes but missing.
Armstrong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Armstrong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Armstrong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holmes is trying to control the position but Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong thows a big elbow that misses.
Holmes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armstrong tries to stand but Holmes is controlling from the bottom.
Armstrong thows a big elbow that misses.
Armstrong trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Armstrong lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Armstrong to score with a decent uppercut.
Holmes is rocked!
Armstrong shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Holmes is unconscious as Armstrong celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Lance Armstrong!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eli Eagle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eli Eagle looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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176 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Eagle!
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, Gunnar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eagle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nelson swivels and escapes.
Nelson rushes Eagle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Eagle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nelson smiles and moves away.
Eagle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eagle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nelson is fending him off so far but Eagle persists. Nope, Nelson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Eagle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eagle is breathing heavily.
Eagle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is trying to control Eagle's posture but Eagle avoids it.
Nelson sneaks back into half guard.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Nelson is trying to maintain the position but Eagle is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson gets back to full guard.
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nelson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Eagle kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet but Eagle passes into half guard.
Nelson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eagle is one step ahead there.
Eagle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Eagle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eagle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Eagle is proving a slippery customer.
Nelson looking for a triangle here. Eagle is fighting it but it looks tight! Nelson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Eagle is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gunnar Nelson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick from Henderson.
Henderson wants to clinch.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Henderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taylor is controlling him.
Henderson pushes a forearm under Taylor's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Taylor is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Henderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Chapron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demarco Goodrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chapron comes into the arena with Darude - Sandstorm blaring out of the sound system. Goodrich has chosen Walk in New York as his entrance music. Marcel Chapron has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcel Chapron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demarco Goodrich!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Goodrich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chapron throws a sloppy head kick and Goodrich moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Chapron finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goodrich looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chapron tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goodrich throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chapron stuffs the takedown.
Chapron lands a head kick. Goodrich smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chapron sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Goodrich to the ground! Chapron dives into full mount looking to finish!
Goodrich is rocked!
It looks like Demarco Goodrich has been cut.
Goodrich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goodrich is still in real trouble! Can Chapron finish him?
Chapron tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goodrich seems to have recovered his senses.
Chapron'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Chapron get's back to his feet.
Goodrich is looking to clinch.
Goodrich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chapron. Chapron obviously looking to wear him down.
Chapron wants to clinch.
Chapron will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goodrich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goodrich checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chapron looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chapron misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapron explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chapron moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chapron thows a body shot but no joy.
Chapron moves in looking to clinch but Goodrich pushes him off.
Goodrich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chapron throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chapron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chapron smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chapron has closed the distance and engaged Goodrich in a clinch.
Chapron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chapron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goodrich. That did some damage!
Chapron moves into the clinch.
Chapron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Chapron.
A head kick from Chapron lands but Goodrich takes it in his stride.
Chapron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chapron takes the fight into the clinch.
Chapron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodrich throws a combination. Chapron tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapron lands a head kick. Goodrich smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chapron tries to clinch up.
Chapron throws a solid leg kick but Goodrich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chapron.
Chapron closes the distance looking to clinch
and Goodrich counters with a one-two to the body.
Goodrich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chapron closes the distance and clinches.
Goodrich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goodrich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chapron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chapron closes the distance and clinches.
Chapron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodrich checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chapron throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chapron closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chapron gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chapron.
Chapron breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Chapron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demarco Goodrich's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Goodrich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Goodrich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chapron gets caught flat footed, as Goodrich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Goodrich gets to his feet - Chapron follows without any prompting.
Chapron lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goodrich backs up against the cage.
A big right from Chapron misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chapron here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Goodrich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chapron wants to clinch.
Marcel Chapron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goodrich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chapron misses with a head kick.
Goodrich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chapron's waist but Chapron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goodrich off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chapron misses with a head kick.
Goodrich misses with a double jab
and Chapron counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapron throws a head kick that Goodrich semi-blocks.
Chapron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goodrich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chapron counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chapron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chapron misses with a head kick.
Chapron throws a head kick but Goodrich moves out of range.
Chapron on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goodrich shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Goodrich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chapron is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapron's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Goodrich trying to control but Chapron is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapron wants to try and get back to his feet.
Goodrich is working for a guillotine from mount but Chapron frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapron's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Goodrich unloads with some shots from mount but Chapron bucks and avoids them well.
Goodrich tries to control but Chapron wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Demarco Goodrich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Demarco Goodrich's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Goodrich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick by Chapron misses
and Goodrich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chapron's knee momentarily.
Chapron swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goodrich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chapron swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodrich.
Chapron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goodrich avoids a kick to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Goodrich scores with a four punch combination!
Goodrich throws a right and a left that Chapron avoids nicely.
Chapron misses with a head kick.
Chapron on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A good leg kick by Goodrich.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goodrich tries to close the distance and clinch but Chapron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodrich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chapron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chapron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goodrich can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goodrich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chapron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodrich.
Goodrich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodrich misses with a double jab.
Goodrich stalks Chapron and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chapron's face. Chapron staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick from Chapron lands but Goodrich takes it in his stride.
Goodrich lands with a kick to the ribs.
Goodrich scores with a takedown into Chapron's guard.
Goodrich gets to his feet. Chapron looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Goodrich fails with a takedown attempt.
Chapron throws a head kick but Goodrich moves out of range.
Chapron chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for Chapron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chapron misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Goodrich.
Chapron wants to clinch up but Goodrich keeps it at a distance.
Chapron throws a low kick but Goodrich avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodrich.
Goodrich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goodrich works over Chapron's head and body with a nice combination.
Chapron is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goodrich throws a right hand that Chapron ducks under and follows up with a left that Chapron also avoids with ease.
Chapron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Goodrich lands but Chapron takes it in his stride.
Goodrich fails with the takedown.
Chapron tries to clinch but Goodrich moves out of range.
A head kick by Chapron misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Goodrich lands a head kick. Chapron smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Goodrich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chapron takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chapron misses with a low kick as Goodrich jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapron throws a sloppy head kick
and Goodrich counters with a left and a right that stings Chapron.
Chapron circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chapron counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Goodrich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chapron manages to break the clinch.
Goodrich throws a leg kick but Chapron sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marcel Chapron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chapron throws a head kick that misses
and Goodrich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chapron is looking to clinch but Goodrich is avoiding it.
Chapron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chapron on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goodrich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chapron throws a front kick aimed at Goodrich's knee but Goodrich avoids it well.
Chapron fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goodrich checks it well.
Goodrich lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Goodrich.
Goodrich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chapron takes a swing at Goodrich's ribcage but misses.
Goodrich goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chapron is looking to clinch but Goodrich is avoiding it.
Goodrich scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Goodrich slips a jab and a cross from Chapron.
Goodrich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Goodrich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chapron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goodrich throws a head kick that Chapron semi-blocks.
Chapron slips under a jab from Goodrich.
Goodrich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodrich blocks a leg kick.
Goodrich feints and then cracks Chapron's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chapron down.
Chapron takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goodrich scores with a leg kick.
Goodrich checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick from Goodrich lands but Chapron takes it in his stride.
Chapron throws a shot from downtown. Goodrich moves away and avoids it.
Goodrich misses with a series of wild punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodrich checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demarco Goodrich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goodrich has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between matt hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Lake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). hughes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is your goin down. Lake is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by My life be like oo-ah. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Doug Lake was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, matt hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Lake!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Lake. No joy for hughes on that attempt.
Lake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by hughes.
Nice takedown defense from Lake. No joy for hughes on that attempt.
Lake throws a looping overhand right but hughes ducks down to avoid it.
Lake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for matt hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lake but Lake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hughes shoots in but no luck this time.
hughes shoots for a takedown but Lake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doug Lake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
hughes shoots in looking for a takedown. Lake tries to sprawl out of it but hughes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
matt hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
hughes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lake sprawls well. Lake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Lake tries to land a leg kick but hughes saw it coming and moves away.
hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lake but Lake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
hughes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lake as he jumps to the side.
Lake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
hughes is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but hughes manages to avoid it.
Lake tries to land a leg kick but hughes saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Lake.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
hughes looks for a takedown but Lake sprawls well.
Lake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Lake 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.
Lake throws a head kick but hughes moves out of range.
Lake looks to score with a jab to the body but hughes is just out of range.
hughes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lake is trying to defend but hughes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
hughes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lake is just riding it out for now. hughes eventually gives up the hold.
hughes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hughes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time hughes.
hughes is looking for a kimura but Lake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for hughes to get the leverage.
hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Lake defends the submission attempt.
hughes is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
hughes is working for a kimura but Lake is defending it quite comfortably.
Lake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
hughes is working for a kimura but Lake is defending it quite comfortably.
Lake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
hughes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lake is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of hughes, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
hughes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lake wants to control from the top but hughes keeps moving.
Lake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
hughes is working an open guard so Lake takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
hughes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lake throws out the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lake misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that matt hughes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
hughes shoots in looking for a takedown. Lake tries to sprawl out of it but hughes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
hughes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lake throws a head kick but hughes moves out of range.
hughes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lake swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for matt hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
hughes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lake as he jumps to the side.
hughes 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.
Lake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with hughes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hughes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lake is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lake has escaped and now he's on top!
Lake trying to control but hughes is working from the bottom.
hughes is looking for a triangle but Lake pushes his legs off easily.
hughes looking for a guillotine here but Lake defends easily.
hughes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lake controls the pace.
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.
hughes is looking for a triangle but Lake pushes his legs off easily.
hughes looking for a guillotine here but Lake defends easily.
hughes is looking for a triangle but Lake pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
hughes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Lake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
hughes keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
hughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
hughes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
hughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
matt hughes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think hughes 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... matt hughes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Zion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus MacAngus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zion comes to the cage accompanied by Lars Frederiksen & The Bastards - 1%. Angus MacAngus is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Zion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angus MacAngus!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacAngus.
MacAngus misses with a hook.
MacAngus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacAngus swinging wilding here.
Zion throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacAngus.
Zion avoids the body shot from MacAngus.
A combination from MacAngus does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zion clinches.
MacAngus tightens his grip and picks Zion up, before dumping him to the ground. Zion manages to land in guard.
MacAngus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zion is keeping the position for now.
MacAngus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacAngus pushing down on Zion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MacAngus on the ground.
Zion is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
MacAngus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zion is looking for a sweep. MacAngus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacAngus looks to land a strike but Zion avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
MacAngus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zion's guard.
Zion is trying to stand up here but MacAngus is controlling him well.
MacAngus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zion defending well though.
MacAngus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacAngus.
MacAngus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zion is trying to get back to full guard.
Zion is looking to escape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
MacAngus misses with an uppercut.
Zion misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacAngus looks to land a combination but Zion avoids it well.
MacAngus misses with a leg kick
and Zion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zion.
MacAngus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zion has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MacAngus is proving hard to escape from.
Zion is breathing heavily.
MacAngus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacAngus pushes a forearm under Zion's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zion is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Angus MacAngus!
Angus MacAngus is the new lightweight champion!
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