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ICON 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Logan Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Kendall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kendall's choice of entrance music: Kool Moe Dee - I Go To Work. Logan Cullen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Logan Cullen!
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, Kurt Kendall!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen tries to clinch up but Kendall circles away and keeps his distance.
Cullen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kendall pinned against the cage. Kendall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cullen moves in looking to clinch but Kendall pushes him off.
Kendall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cullen counters by clinching up.
Cullen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cullen jumps guard.
Cullen trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kendall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cullen is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen working a defensive guard here.
Kendall postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cullen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kendall, into his guard.
Kendall has an active guard here but Cullen has managed to pass into half guard.
Cullen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kendall desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kendall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cullen passes into side control, despite Kendall's attempt to control the position.
Kendall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cullen wants to stand up but Kendall is controlling the position.
Kendall trying to control from the bottom.
Kendall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen wants to pass the guard but Kendall is keeping the position.
Cullen is breathing heavily.
Cullen trying to control but Kendall is working from the bottom.
Cullen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kendall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kendall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cullen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kendall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kendall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cullen's guard.
Kendall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cullen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kendall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kendall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kendall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kendall trying to control the position from guard on top but Cullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kurt Kendall will probably get the nod.
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.
Kendall closes the distance and clinches.
Cullen can't get the takedown.
Kendall dodges an elbow strike from Cullen.
Kendall looking for a takedown.
Kendall blocks an elbow strike from Cullen.
Cullen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kendall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cullen is working for takedown but Kendall is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Cullen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kendall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kendall has Cullen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kendall pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cullen tumbling to the mat - Kendall dives into Cullen's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kendall pushes down on Cullen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kendall trying to control the action but Cullen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kendall wants to pass to mount but Cullen is defending the position.
Kendall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cullen is just riding it out for now. Kendall eventually gives up the hold.
Kendall is working for a kimura but Cullen is defending it quite comfortably.
Kendall is taking a breather. Cullen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kendall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cullen sees it coming and defends easily.
Kendall lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kendall looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cullen taking some punishment here, with Kendall in his half guard.
Kendall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cullen!
Kendall trying to control but Cullen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kendall with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kendall tries to control but Cullen wriggling away.
Kendall is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cullen is surviving well by controlling Kendall's body position as best he can.
Kendall is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Cullen is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Kendall!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Christoforidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and weirdo stick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Christoforidis!
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, weirdo stick!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
stick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christoforidis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christoforidis lands a nice hook to stick's body. stick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
stick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
stick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christoforidis sprawls well. Christoforidis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. stick gets slowly back to his feet.
stick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Christoforidis avoids it really well and circles away.
stick looks for a takedown but Christoforidis sprawls well.
Anton Christoforidis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of weirdo stick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
stick doesn't manage to clinch there - Christoforidis circles away.
Christoforidis lands with a nice body punch.
Christoforidis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christoforidis misses with a two punch combination.
stick tries to clinch there but Christoforidis circles away.
stick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christoforidis counters with a left and a right that stings stick.
stick fails to land the takedown.
stick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
stick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
stick misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Christoforidis counters with a stiff right hand.
stick moves in looking to clinch but Christoforidis pushes him off.
stick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
stick throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Christoforidis stalks stick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into stick's face. stick staggers backwards, shaken.
stick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
stick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
stick misses with a combination
and Christoforidis counters with a nice body shot.
stick shoots in for a double leg but Christoforidis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
stick misses with the combination.
stick tries to clinch there but Christoforidis circles away.
stick misses with a straight right.
Christoforidis misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
stick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Christoforidis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
stick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
stick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Christoforidis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Christoforidis stuffs the takedown.
Christoforidis looks to land a combination but stick avoids it well.
stick wants to clinch up but Christoforidis keeps it at a distance.
stick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Christoforidis.
Christoforidis misses with a jab, cross combination.
stick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
Christoforidis throws a combination. stick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
stick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christoforidis as he jumps to the side.
Christoforidis looks to land a combination but stick avoids it well.
stick is looking to clinch but Christoforidis is avoiding it.
stick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
stick wants to control but Christoforidis is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christoforidis wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Christoforidis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
stick tries for a takedown but Christoforidis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anton Christoforidis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
stick fails with a takedown attempt.
Christoforidis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
stick throws a head kick but Christoforidis moves out of range.
Christoforidis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but stick moves away.
stick dives in and grabs Christoforidis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christoforidis pushes down on stick's head and hops out.
Anton Christoforidis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of weirdo stick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
stick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christoforidis sprawls well. Christoforidis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. stick gets slowly back to his feet.
stick fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
stick shoots for a double leg takedown but Christoforidis sprawls well. He's pushed stick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
stick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Christoforidis is fending him off so far but stick persists. Nope, Christoforidis circles away and we're back to standing.
Anton Christoforidis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
stick throws a combination that misses
and Christoforidis counters with a stiff right hand.
stick fails with an attempt to clinch.
stick fails in his attempt to clinch.
stick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Christoforidis swivels and escapes.
stick is breathing heavily.
stick throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Christoforidis counter with a right hand.
Christoforidis checks a low kick from stick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
stick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christoforidis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
stick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christoforidis defends it nicely.
Christoforidis keeps the fight on the outside.
Christoforidis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christoforidis keeps the fight on the outside.
stick doesn't manage to clinch there - Christoforidis circles away.
Christoforidis lands a really nice looking cross but stick seems unphased.
stick misses with a low kick.
Christoforidis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
stick tries a low kick but Christoforidis avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Christoforidis as stick shoots in.
stick throws a combination that misses
and Christoforidis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
stick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christoforidis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from stick.
Good exchange - Christoforidis coming out on top.
stick dives in and grabs Christoforidis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christoforidis pushes down on stick's head and hops out.
stick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
stick tries to clinch up but Christoforidis circles away and keeps his distance.
stick tries to clinch there but Christoforidis circles away.
stick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christoforidis defends it nicely.
stick wants to clinch up but Christoforidis keeps it at a distance.
weirdo stick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
stick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
stick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christoforidis keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
stick stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Christoforidis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
stick wants to clinch.
Christoforidis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
stick fails with a takedown attempt.
stick shoots in for a takedown but Christoforidis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
stick tries to clinch up.
stick dives in and grabs Christoforidis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christoforidis pushes down on stick's head and hops out.
Anton Christoforidis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of weirdo stick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from stick.
stick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christoforidis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Christoforidis throws a shot to the body.
Christoforidis lands a jab-cross combination.
stick looks for a takedown but Christoforidis sprawls well.
stick throws a combination that misses
and Christoforidis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christoforidis lands with a nice combination. stick backs away looking to recover.
stick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
stick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Christoforidis misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Christoforidis scores with a sloppy right hand. stick should have avoided that one.
stick tries to close the distance and clinch but Christoforidis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
stick throws a combination that misses
and Christoforidis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Christoforidis connects with a good right hand that stumbles stick. stick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
stick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christoforidis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
stick misses with an uppercut.
stick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christoforidis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
stick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christoforidis defends it nicely.
Christoforidis lands a nice hook to stick's body. stick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christoforidis punishes stick's body with a nice straight punch.
Christoforidis moves out of range as stick strikes.
stick pushes Christoforidis away with a front kick.
stick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christoforidis sprawls well. Christoforidis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. stick gets slowly back to his feet.
stick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christoforidis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
stick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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.
stick dodges the punch combination from Christoforidis.
stick throws a combination that misses
and Christoforidis counters with a series of strikes. stick will be more careful next time no doubt.
stick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
weirdo stick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
stick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Christoforidis slips a jab and a cross from stick.
Christoforidis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from stick.
stick throws a head kick but Christoforidis moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
stick has a takedown stuffed.
Anton Christoforidis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
stick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Christoforidis tries to avoid it but stick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Christoforidis to the ground. Christoforidis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Christoforidis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Christoforidis, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Christoforidis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cross Dresser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnson's choice of entrance music: Devour by Shinedown. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cross Dresser!
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, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson is looking to clinch but Dresser is avoiding it.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Dresser circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dresser swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Dresser misses with a few strikes there.
Dresser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Dresser moved out of range.
Dresser keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Dresser throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
It looks like Jack Johnson has been cut.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Dresser.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Dresser circles away.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Dresser.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Dresser, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dresser lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dresser scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dresser finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Dresser drops Johnson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Johnson! Dresser dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Cross Dresser!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tourette Syndrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baxter has chosen Unholy Confessions as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tourette Syndrome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddy Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syndrome throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baxter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Syndrome scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Syndrome rushes Baxter with punches - Baxter moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Baxter goes down! Syndrome follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tourette Syndrome!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grayson has chosen Crazy Train by Ozzy Osborne as his entrance music. Marcus Grayson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Mac!
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, Marcus Grayson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grayson throws a shot to the body.
Grayson punishes Mac's body with a nice straight punch.
Grayson scores with a jab. Mac acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grayson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac.
Mac shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grayson but Grayson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mac changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grayson tries to avoid it but Mac manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grayson to the ground. Grayson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mac takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grayson lands a with a good body shot.
Mac is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grayson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grayson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grayson lands a left and a right that sends Mac crashing to the canvas! Grayson dives into mount looking to finish!
Mac is rocked!
It looks like Brian Mac has been cut.
Grayson is working for a guillotine from mount but Mac frees his head quite easily.
Oh Mac is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grayson unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Mac wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Grayson celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Grayson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Jackoffski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Christy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen Christy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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24
171 lbs
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18
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
KO power |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Jackoffski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Christy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackoffski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Christy shoots in but Jackoffski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Christy shoots in and drives through. Jackoffski sprawls well.
Jackoffski with a poor takedown
so Christy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackoffski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jackoffski to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Christy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jackoffski pulls down on the head and he's put Christy to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Justin Jackoffski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soprano has chosen Got yourself a Gun as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harvey Dent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dent closes this distance looking for a takedown but Soprano circles away.
Soprano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soprano tries to clinch but Dent is having none of it.
Dent throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soprano's waist but Soprano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dent off to one side.
Dent throws a combination. Soprano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Anthony Soprano has been cut.
Soprano wants to clinch up but Dent keeps it at a distance.
Dent misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Dent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soprano misses with a wild combination.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch but Dent swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soprano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soprano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dent fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Soprano avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch but Dent swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dent takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soprano pinned against the cage. Soprano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dent shoots in looking for a takedown. Soprano tries to sprawl out of it but Dent keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Soprano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Soprano gets caught flat footed, as Dent shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Soprano controls Dent momentarily but Dent frees himself.
Soprano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soprano controlling Dent's posture.
Dent preventing the sweep.
Soprano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Soprano keeping full guard, as Dent tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dent paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dent tries for a takedown but Soprano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soprano fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soprano is fending him off so far but Dent persists. Nope, Soprano circles away and we're back to standing.
Dent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soprano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soprano tries to clinch but Dent moves out of range.
Dent takes a swing at Soprano's ribcage but misses.
Dent fails with a takedown attempt.
Soprano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dent manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dent keeping moving, preventing Soprano from controlling successfully.
Dent seems keen to control Soprano's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano trying to control the position from guard on top but Dent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soprano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dent works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dent keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Soprano wanted to stand there but Dent had control of the position.
Soprano wants to pass the guard but Dent is keeping the position.
Dent has a closed guard, preventing Soprano from standing up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Soprano tries to clinch up.
Soprano wants to clinch up but Dent keeps it at a distance.
Soprano tries to clinch but Dent is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Soprano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Soprano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dent shoots for a double leg takedown but Soprano sprawls well. He's pushed Dent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soprano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soprano wants to clinch.
Soprano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dent tries for a takedown but Soprano circles away easily
and Soprano counters with a head kick that drops Dent - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Dent trying to control here.
Soprano is keen to just control but Dent is a slippery customer.
Soprano throwing shots but Dent is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dent trying to control but Soprano postures up.
Dent moves into full guard.
Soprano wants to stand but Dent has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dent has his takedown stuffed
and Soprano counters with a head kick. That will keep Dent thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Dent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dent listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dent throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soprano tries to clinch up.
Soprano doesn't manage to clinch there - Dent circles away.
Dent shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano moves in looking to clinch but Dent pushes him off.
Soprano throws a leg kick but Dent sees it coming and moves out of range.
Soprano moves in looking to clinch but Dent pushes him off.
Soprano tries to clinch but Dent is having none of it.
Soprano tries a head kick but it misses.
Anthony Soprano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dent gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soprano moves into the clinch.
Soprano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dent.
Soprano works on Dent's body with a couple of short punches.
Soprano misses with a knee to the head.
Soprano is breathing heavily.
Dent on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soprano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dent's face.
Soprano is trying to stall.
Soprano tries to land a knee to the head but Dent blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent breaks the clinch.
Dent shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soprano but Soprano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dent darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Soprano is trying to stand.
Dent content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Soprano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dent is working away from the top position though.
Soprano punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano wants to improve his position but Dent is controlling well.
Dent performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dent moves into full mount! Soprano won't be happy about that!
Soprano gets back to half guard.
Soprano tries to roll over but Dent keeps him under control.
Dent seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soprano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dent wants to pass to mount but Soprano is defending the position.
Dent is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Soprano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anthony Soprano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dent fails with the takedown
and Soprano counters with a good, hard body kick but Dent shrugs it off.
Dent shoots in and drives through. Soprano sprawls well.
Soprano darts in and clinches Dent up against the cage.
Soprano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Soprano throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Soprano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dent is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Dent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soprano tries to land knees in the clinch but Dent avoids the damage to the body.
Soprano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dent wants to break free but Soprano has control.
Soprano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dent has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soprano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soprano tries to throw a body punch but Dent avoids it by throwing Soprano back against the cage.
Soprano has Dent pressed against the cage, preventing Dent from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soprano landing knees to the body.
Soprano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dent wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soprano has him pressed against the cage.
Soprano misses with a knee strike.
Soprano wants to stall.
Soprano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Soprano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soprano tries to land knees in the clinch but Dent avoids the damage to the body.
Soprano working aggressively here.
Soprano tries to land knees in the clinch but Dent avoids the damage to the body.
Soprano missing with knees to the body.
Soprano leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soprano trying to stall but Dent improves his position.
Soprano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dent avoids it.
Dent drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Soprano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dent in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dent has picked Soprano up - he's going for a ride! Dent dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dent wants to control but Soprano is keeping him busy.
Dent is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Soprano throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent stopping the sweep attempt from Soprano.
Dent slips nicely into half guard.
Soprano taking some punishment here, with Dent in his half guard.
Dent prevents Soprano from standing back up.
Soprano is refusing to be controlled, as Dent sits in half guard.
Dent controlling the action here.
Dent is keen to just control but Soprano is a slippery customer.
Soprano wants to improve his position but Dent is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dent wants to take a breather but Soprano is having none of it.
Soprano is trying to stand up here but Dent is controlling him well.
Anthony Soprano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Soprano tries to clinch but Dent is having none of it.
A punch combination from Dent misses.
Dent fails with a takedown attempt.
Soprano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harvey Dent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soprano is looking to clinch but Dent is avoiding it.
Dent with a lazy takedown attempt
and Soprano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dent drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soprano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dent has had enough of the clinch but Soprano keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Soprano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soprano 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anthony Soprano!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Napier Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davis Bushby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bushby has chosen DMX - Bad Boy as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Davis Bushby enters the cage!
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Napier Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davis Bushby!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bushby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Napier Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Napier Jr wants to clinch up but Bushby keeps it at a distance.
Bushby throws a big shot that misses.
Bushby takes a swing at Napier Jr's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Napier Jr.
Napier Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Napier Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bushby is pushing Napier Jr's head away, looking to escape. Napier Jr manages to hold on to the position though.
Napier Jr tries to move to mount but Bushby blocks the move with his legs.
Napier Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bushby bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushby wants to clinch up but Napier Jr keeps it at a distance.
Napier Jr instigates a clinch.
Napier Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Napier Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Napier Jr wants to pass the guard but Bushby is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bushby manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bushby wants to stand but Napier Jr is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napier Jr trying to control but Bushby is working from the bottom.
Bushby being controlled here, momentarily.
Napier Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Napier Jr prevents Bushby from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napier Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Napier Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Bushby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bushby tries to clinch up.
Bushby misses with a two punch combination.
Bushby tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Napier Jr counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bushby!
Napier Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bushby tries to hold on but Napier Jr pushes him away.
Napier Jr wants to control the pace but Bushby is squirming around nicely.
Napier Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bushby is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Napier Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Napier Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No joy there for Bushby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Napier Jr misses with a combination
and Bushby counters by clinching up.
Napier Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bushby clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bushby looking very determined here, making life difficult for Napier Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bushby wants to get back to his feet.
Napier Jr misses with an elbow to the head.
Bushby is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Napier Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napier Jr wants to control the position but Bushby frees himself and scrambles - Napier Jr manages to regain control in side control.
Napier Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bushby keeps working.
Napier Jr has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Napier Jr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bushby has worked his arm free - good work by Bushby!
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.
Napier Jr prevents Bushby from escaping the position.
Napier Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bushby isn't going anywhere.
Bushby prevents Napier Jr from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushby is trying to improve his position.
Napier Jr remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Napier Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bushby for as long as he can get away with.
Bushby manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bushby stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Napier Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bushby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Napier Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bushby can't keep his opponent in guard - Napier Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Napier Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Napier Jr 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.
Napier Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Bushby circles away.
Bushby tries to clinch but Napier Jr is having none of it.
Napier Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Napier Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bushby'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.
Napier Jr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bushby has worked his arm free - good work by Bushby!
Napier Jr working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napier Jr trying to control the position but Bushby is working away.
Bushby manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jack Napier Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bushby is trying to control the action in half guard but Napier Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Napier Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bushby stands and steps away. Napier Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Napier Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napier Jr shoots and misses
and Bushby counters with a three punch combo that has Napier Jr backing up. Napier Jr nods at Bushby to acknowledge the strikes.
Bushby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davis Bushby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bushby tries to clinch but Napier Jr moves out of range.
Napier Jr slips a jab and a cross from Bushby.
Bushby looks to score with a jab to the body but Napier Jr is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Napier Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bushby wants to clinch up but Napier Jr keeps it at a distance.
Bushby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Bushby.
Napier Jr is looking to clinch.
Napier Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bushby is fending him off so far but Napier Jr persists. Nope, Bushby circles away and we're back to standing.
Bushby misses with a kick to the body.
Napier Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bushby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bushby throws a right and a left that Napier Jr avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Bushby misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushby tries to clinch up.
Bushby throws a sloppy head kick and Napier Jr moves out of range easily.
Napier Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bushby misses with a few strikes there.
Napier Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bushby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Napier Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Napier Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bushby makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bushby scores with a hook.
Bushby stuffs the takedown.
Bushby closes the distance but Napier Jr moves to the side
and Napier Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bushby wants to stand up but Napier Jr is controlling him.
Napier Jr trying to control but Bushby is working from the bottom.
Napier Jr wanted to stand there but Bushby had control of the position.
Bushby is looking to stand up but Napier Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jack Napier Jr did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bushby tries to bum rush Napier Jr with a series of wild strikes but Napier Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bushby throws a hook to the side of Napier Jr's head but Napier Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Napier Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Bushby counters with a body kick.
Napier Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bushby.
Napier Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Napier Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bushby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Napier Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Napier Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Bushby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Napier Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bushby passes into side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushby decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Napier Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bushby takes a swing at Napier Jr's ribcage but misses.
Napier Jr is looking to clinch.
Bushby slips a jab and a cross from Napier Jr.
Bushby misses with a double jab.
Bushby misses with a kick to the body.
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.
Bushby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Napier Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Napier Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bushby counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Napier Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bushby darts in trying to clinch
and Napier Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Napier Jr is keen to just control but Bushby is a slippery customer.
Bushby is trying is best to control the position here.
Bushby makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bushby swings for the body but Napier Jr moves out of range.
Bushby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jack Napier Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushby thows a body shot but no joy.
Bushby misses the shot to the body.
Bushby misses with a straight right.
Bushby throws a shot from downtown. Napier Jr moves away and avoids it.
Bushby misses with a head kick.
Napier Jr gets a clinch.
Napier Jr has Bushby pressed against the cage, preventing Bushby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bushby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Napier Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Napier Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Napier Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bushby counters with a low kick, right behind Napier Jr 's knee.
Bushby throws out a leg kick but Napier Jr moves out of range and Bushby only half commits.
Bushby scores with a jab. Napier Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bushby swings for the body but Napier Jr moves out of range.
Napier Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bushby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bushby doesn't manage to clinch there - Napier Jr circles away.
Bushby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Napier Jr looks for a takedown but Bushby sprawls well.
Bushby throws a push kick but Napier Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Bushby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bushby misses the jab.
Bushby misses with a wild combination.
Bushby throws a leg kick but Napier Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Napier Jr with a poor takedown
and Bushby counters with a stiff right hand.
Bushby has managed to clinch.
Napier Jr breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bushby stuffs the takedown attempt from Napier Jr. Napier Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Bushby closes the distance and pushes Napier Jr back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jack Napier Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Napier Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bushby lands a head kick!
Bushby takes a swing at Napier Jr's ribcage but misses.
Napier Jr shoots in for a takedown but Bushby shows good takedown defense.
Napier Jr scores with a takedown into Bushby's guard.
Napier Jr won't allow Bushby to get back to his feet.
Napier Jr trying to control but Bushby is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napier Jr wanted to stand there but Bushby had control of the position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Napier Jr prevents Bushby from getting back to his feet.
Napier Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Bushby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Napier Jr looking to pass the guard.
Bushby has his hands on Napier Jr's head, controlling the position.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Napier Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Napier Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Bushby sprawls well. He's pushed Napier Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Napier Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bushby's guard.
Napier Jr won't allow Bushby to get back to his feet.
Napier Jr wants to pass the guard but Bushby is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushby pushes Napier Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Bushby is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bushby tries to clinch up
and Napier Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis Bushby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bushby throws a right and a left that Napier Jr avoids nicely.
Napier Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Napier Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bushby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bushby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bushby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bushby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bushby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Napier Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Napier Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bushby to counter with a crisp jab.
Napier Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Bushby throws a head kick but Napier Jr moves out of range.
Napier Jr misses with a takedown
and Bushby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bushby wants to clinch
and Napier Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Napier Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Napier Jr is looking to take a break and control but Bushby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jack Napier Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Napier Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Napier Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Napier Jr, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Napier Jr!
Jack Napier Jr retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Jaeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Guerrero (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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Jaeger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaeger tries to close the distance and clinch but Guerrero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guerrero moves in looking to clinch but Jaeger pushes him off.
Jaeger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jaeger scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jaeger.
Jaeger throws a sloppy head kick and Guerrero moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Jaeger.
Jaeger lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaeger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaeger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guerrero closes the distance and clinches up with Jaeger, looking for a takedown. Guerrero pushes Jaeger against the cage but Jaeger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Guerrero looks gassed!
Guerrero misses with a looping left.
Jaeger misses with a head kick.
Guerrero blocks a head kick by Jaeger.
Jaeger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jaeger misses with a series of wild punches.
Guerrero wants to clinch up but Jaeger keeps it at a distance.
Travis Jaeger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Jaeger.
Jaeger fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guerrero.
Jaeger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaeger drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guerrero keeping moving, preventing Jaeger from controlling successfully.
Jaeger is in close to Guerrero's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Guerrero throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jaeger working some strikes from top position.
Jaeger working some strikes from top position.
Jaeger trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaeger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jaeger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jaeger passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jaeger stands up and beckons Guerrero to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Jaeger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jaeger scores with a nice body kick.
Jaeger tries to clinch up but Guerrero circles away and keeps his distance.
Jaeger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Hector Guerrero has been cut.
Guerrero avoids the head kick by Jaeger.
Guerrero is breathing heavily.
Jaeger throws a sloppy head kick and Guerrero moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaeger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Guerrero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jaeger circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Guerrero drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Jaeger follows Guerrero to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Jaeger!
Travis Jaeger retains his middleweight title!
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