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LMS 59: No Mercy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Remose A (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Remose A has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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156 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 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, Remose A!
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, Kyle Harris!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Harris.
Harris looks to land a combination but A avoids it well.
A misses with a low kick.
A misses with a wild combination.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Harris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A misses the shot to the body.
A lands a two punch combo.
Harris is rocked!
Harris tries for a takedown but A sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can A finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A dances in with a quick combination. Harris is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from A snaps Harris's head back. Harris stumbles backwards against the cage. A steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Harris's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Harris just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Remose A!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Rice looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Rice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Rose!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rice takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rose tries to clinch but Rice is having none of it.
Rice shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rose's guard.
Rice stopping the sweep attempt from Rose.
Rose working for a triangle but Rice defends it easily.
Rose working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rice has passed into half guard!
Rose should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Still in half guard, Rice seems content to control.
Rose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose trying to control but Rice postures up.
Rose is trying to get back to full guard.
Rose is refusing to be controlled, as Rice sits in half guard.
Rice working over Rose with some ground and pound. Rose looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rice wants to control but Rose is keeping him busy.
Rice scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rice passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rose!
Rose is looking to get to half guard.
Rose looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rice is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rose is surviving well by controlling Rice's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rice trying to control but Rose is having none of it.
Rose tries to lock up and control but Rice gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rice looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rice seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rose for as long as he can get away with.
Rose can't escape the position.
Rice takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rose regains half guard.
Rose trying to hold on to Rice's head to control him but Rice postures up.
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.
Rice controlling the action here.
Rice prevents Rose from improving his position.
Rice perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rice has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ray Rice just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rice rushes Rose and presses him up against the cage.
Rice lands with a left to the head.
Rice has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rose avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rice creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rice forces Rose back against the cage and clinches.
Rice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rice lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab from Rice does it's job there.
Rose throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rice lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rice clinches.
A short uppercut from Rice.
Rice is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rose can't fight it off and eventually Rice manages to take the fight to the floor. Rose looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rice sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rice trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Rice stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rose misses with a takedown attempt
and Rice counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rice trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rose has his foot on Rice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rice works his way back into a safe position though.
Rose is looking to stand up but Rice isn't so interested in that idea.
Rose is trying to control the position but Rice postures up.
Rice wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Rose looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rice stands and steps away. Rose gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's eight 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.
Rose throws a sloppy head kick and Rice moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Rice misses.
A swing and a miss from Rose.
Rice lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rose throws a head kick but Rice moves out of range.
Rose takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Rose blocks the leg kick.
Rice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rose clinches but Rice breaks the clinch
and Rice counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rose won't be happy with that.
Rose is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rice off and has taken his back!
Rose biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rice preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rose.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rice trying to control the action but Rose just sinks the hooks in.
Rose is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rice is defending well though. Rose let's go of the attempt for now.
Rose has got his arm under Rice's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Rice has spun round into Rose's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Rose looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rice has picked Rose up and slammed him! Rose can't keep hold of the triangle and Rice manages to pass to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Rice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rice has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 10:9
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Rice!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis DeLarge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeLarge comes to the cage accompanied by Also Sprach Zarathustra. 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 Thomas Wilson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Travis DeLarge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DeLarge is trying to defend but Wilson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
DeLarge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilson pulls his head out easily.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeLarge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DeLarge is trying to maintain the position but Wilson is very close to passing his half guard.
Wilson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
DeLarge actively working from the bottom here.
Wilson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
DeLarge manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLarge looking for a guillotine here but Wilson defends easily.
Wilson is posturing up here but DeLarge has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Wilson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Wilson has to tap! Slick submission there by DeLarge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Travis DeLarge!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Ronald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Not in Shape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Ronald has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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230 lbs
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273 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Brad Ronald!
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, Not in Shape!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
in Shape dodges the punch combination from Ronald.
Ronald misses with a double jab.
Ronald misses with a wild combination.
in Shape avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ronald throws a jab but it's blocked by in Shape.
Ronald misses with a few strikes there.
Ronald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by in Shape.
Ronald tries to clinch up.
in Shape avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ronald misses with a wild combination.
Brad Ronald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ronald!
It looks like Not in Shape has been cut.
Ronald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but in Shape is out of range.
Ronald throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronald is looking to slow in Shape down with leg kicks.
Ronald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but in Shape manages to avoid it.
Ronald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
in Shape scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ronald regains half guard.
in Shape is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
in Shape trying to mount his opponent but Ronald defends it.
in Shape prevents Ronald from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
in Shape trying to control but Ronald is working from the bottom.
in Shape postures up.
Ronald keeping moving, preventing in Shape from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
in Shape throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ronald counters with a nice low kick that buckles in Shape's knee momentarily.
in Shape throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ronald.
Ronald digs a good hook to in Shape's body.
in Shape looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Ronald.
Ronald thuds his right hand into in Shape's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ronald connects with a nice looking jab.
Ronald tries to close the distance and clinch but in Shape swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt in Shape.
in Shape takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ronald throws a series of strikes that have in Shape backpedaling.
Ronald wants to clinch up but in Shape keeps it at a distance.
in Shape swats away the attempt to clinch by Ronald.
in Shape throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ronald's waist but Ronald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing in Shape off to one side.
Ronald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and in Shape counters with a series of strikes. Ronald will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice shot by Ronald.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
in Shape takes one on the button.
Ronald scores with a three punch combo!
Ronald swinging wilding here.
Ronald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronald lands a with a good body shot.
Some wild striking there from Ronald.
Ronald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ronald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ronald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to in Shape's calf.
Ronald thows a body shot but no joy.
Ronald throws a shot to the body.
Ronald throws a quick inside leg kick.
in Shape throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ronald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps in Shape thinking.
Ronald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ronald scores with the left hand. in Shape knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Ronald finds it's way through in Shape's defenses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
in Shape throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ronald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ronald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ronald lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as in Shape backs up against the cage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ronald.
Ronald is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ronald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but in Shape moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ronald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
in Shape takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ronald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ronald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ronald thuds a left hand into in Shape's body.
Ronald getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
in Shape takes a kick to the side of the head.
No joy there for in Shape, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ronald thuds his right hand into in Shape's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ronald throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That has opened up Not in Shape's cut even more.
in Shape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronald.
in Shape on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
in Shape's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ronald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
in Shape dodges an elbow strike from Ronald.
Ronald lands a damaging elbow.
Ronald lands a shot to the body.
Ronald lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Ronald.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee calls for Ronald to work.
in Shape lands with a light punch inside.
Ronald manages to break the clinch.
Ronald throws a hook to the side of in Shape's head but in Shape sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ronald fails to land with a series of punches.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ronald misses with a series of wild punches.
Ronald stuns in Shape with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ronald looks to score with a jab to the body but in Shape is just out of range.
Ronald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brad Ronald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
in Shape blocks a head kick by Ronald.
in Shape has a takedown stuffed.
Ronald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but in Shape moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
in Shape stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ronald.
in Shape fails to land with a series of punches.
Ronald fails in his attempt to clinch.
in Shape takes a shot right to the bread basket.
in Shape ducks under a wild hook from Ronald.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
in Shape falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ronald counters with a left to the body.
Ronald misses with a leg kick.
in Shape misses with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! in Shape crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ronald - the referee stops the clock and in Shape gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ronald. in Shape manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
in Shape chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ronald can pounce on him.
in Shape misses with a two punch combination.
Ronald drives through and clinches with in Shape against the cage.
Ronald misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ronald just misses with a elbow thrown towards in Shape's brow.
Ronald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ronald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from in Shape.
Ronald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ronald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through in Shape's defenses.
Ronald breaks from the clinch.
in Shape moves out of range of the strikes.
Ronald is looking to clinch.
Ronald connects with a looping right hand.
Ronald moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
in Shape on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ronald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and in Shape counters with a three punch combo that has Ronald backing up. Ronald nods at in Shape to acknowledge the strikes.
in Shape takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
in Shape avoids the body shot from Ronald.
Ronald throws a lazy right hand but in Shape sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
in Shape fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ronald misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Ronald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ronald 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 10:9
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 10:9
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Ronald!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dell Toshiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dell Toshiba will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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163 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Hogan!
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, Dell Toshiba!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan slips a jab and a cross from Toshiba.
Toshiba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hogan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Toshiba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toshiba scores with a hook.
Toshiba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hogan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Toshiba.
Hogan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Toshiba did well to prevent Hogan getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan works his way into full mount!
Toshiba wants to hold on but Hogan pushes him away.
Toshiba can't escape the position.
Toshiba is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hogan avoids the attempt from Toshiba to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toshiba is controlling an arm, preventing Hogan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hogan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Toshiba is looking to improve his position but Hogan isn't that keen on the idea.
Hogan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hogan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Toshiba's face.
Hogan goes for an armbar but Toshiba turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Toshiba.
Toshiba trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Hogan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toshiba is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hogan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Toshiba is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hogan.
Toshiba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hogan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Toshiba decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dell Toshiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toshiba fails to land with a series of punches.
Hogan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hogan blocks the body kick.
Hogan fails with the takedown.
Toshiba ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Toshiba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hogan misses with a shot to the body
and Hogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toshiba misses with a two punch combination.
Toshiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toshiba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Toshiba wants it to stay on the feet.
Toshiba throws a solid leg kick but Hogan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Toshiba.
Toshiba tries to land a leg kick but Hogan saw it coming and moves away.
Hogan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toshiba.
Toshiba throws a head kick that misses.
Hogan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toshiba counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toshiba motions for Hogan to come forward. Toshiba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hogan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hogan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Toshiba missing with a left hand there. Hogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toshiba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hogan shoots in and drives through. Toshiba sprawls well.
No joy there for Toshiba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toshiba scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Hogan.
Toshiba throws a series of punches but Hogan avoids them all with ease.
Toshiba scores with a jab.
Toshiba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toshiba looks gassed!
Hogan lands a jab to Toshiba's midsection.
Hogan cracks Toshiba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Toshiba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Toshiba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hogan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hogan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Toshiba slaps away a takedown attempt from Hogan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Toshiba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Toshiba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Toshiba throws a hook to the side of Hogan's head but Hogan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Hogan.
Toshiba throws a chopping leg kick but Hogan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Toshiba throws a solid leg kick but Hogan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Toshiba.
Toshiba looks to land a combination but Hogan avoids it well.
Toshiba stuffs the takedown.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt - Toshiba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Toshiba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hogan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toshiba ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
Hogan lunges at Toshiba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Toshiba's hand.
Hogan wants to clinch up but Toshiba keeps it at a distance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hogan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toshiba.
Toshiba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hogan.
Hogan with a hook.
Hogan looks to land a left hand but Toshiba moved out of range nicely.
Toshiba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hogan's head.
Toshiba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hogan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Toshiba's guard now.
Toshiba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hogan is stalling in the full guard.
Hogan trying to control but Toshiba is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Toshiba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogan is one step ahead there.
Hogan looking to sit in guard and control but Toshiba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Toshiba is looking to stand up but Hogan won't let him.
Hogan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hogan trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Toshiba wants to stand but Hogan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hogan throws a combination that misses
and Toshiba counters with a stiff right hand.
Toshiba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hogan counters with a takedown into side control.
Toshiba stops Hogan from passing to mount.
Toshiba defending against the ground and pound.
Hogan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hogan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hogan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toshiba keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dell Toshiba.
I think Toshiba 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 9:10
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 9:10
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dell Toshiba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Steelflex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vance Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Steelflex might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dirty Hous'. Kennedy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by H-U-S-T-L-E by Murs. 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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170 lbs
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173 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jefferson Steelflex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vance Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Steelflex shoots for a double leg takedown but Kennedy sprawls well. He's pushed Steelflex's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steelflex throws a nice looking combination but Kennedy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kennedy scores a takedown into full mount!
Kennedy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Steelflex hang on?
Steelflex tries to hold on but Kennedy pushes him away.
Steelflex really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steelflex is trying to escape the mount but Kennedy keeps good control and instead manages to take Steelflex's back.
Will Kennedy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kennedy is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kennedy gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kennedy gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kennedy apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steelflex has Kennedy pulled in close to control his posture.
Kennedy drops back looking for a leg! Steelflex is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steelflex manages to kick Kennedy off! Kennedy jumps back into Steelflex's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steelflex is looking to stand up but Kennedy isn't so interested in that idea.
Steelflex has Kennedy pulled in close to control his posture.
Steelflex keeping moving, preventing Kennedy from controlling successfully.
Kennedy won't allow Steelflex to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kennedy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steelflex.
Steelflex shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kennedy as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jefferson Steelflex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steelflex defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kennedy.
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.
A nice combination there by Kennedy.
It looks like Jefferson Steelflex has been cut.
Kennedy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kennedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Steelflex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kennedy wants to pass the guard but Steelflex is keeping the position.
Steelflex is looking to stand up but Kennedy isn't so interested in that idea.
Steelflex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kennedy is looking to work some ground and pound but Steelflex has wrist control.
Kennedy tries to free his leg and advance position but Steelflex is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kennedy distracts Steelflex with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kennedy looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kennedy rushes Steelflex and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steelflex.
Steelflex misses with a knee strike.
Kennedy working aggressively here.
Kennedy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Steelflex gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steelflex is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kennedy controlling the action here for a moment.
Steelflex throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kennedy looks gassed!
Kennedy is trying to break free.
Kennedy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steelflex avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kennedy goes for a takedown attempt but Steelflex pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steelflex shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Steelflex with shots to the head and body - Kennedy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Steelflex dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is working to get back to half guard.
Steelflex tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steelflex landing strikes from the mount.
Kennedy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steelflex lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Steelflex wants to control the pace but Kennedy is squirming around nicely.
Steelflex 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.
Steelflex landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steelflex controlling from the full mount.
Kennedy working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vance Kennedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jefferson Steelflex's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A combination from Kennedy does no damage.
Steelflex tries to clinch up but Kennedy circles away and keeps his distance.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
Kennedy shoots in but no luck this time.
Steelflex closes the distance and clinches up with Kennedy, looking for a takedown. Steelflex pushes Kennedy against the cage but Kennedy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steelflex counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kennedy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kennedy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches up with Steelflex, looking for a takedown. Kennedy pushes Steelflex against the cage but Steelflex circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson Steelflex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vance Kennedy.
Steelflex has Kennedy up against the cage in a clinch.
Steelflex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kennedy is breathing heavily.
Steelflex shoots in but Kennedy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kennedy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steelflex defends it nicely.
Steelflex tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kennedy counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Steelflex looks like he's trying to stand up.
Steelflex controlling the position well.
Steelflex is staying active underneath Kennedy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kennedy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steelflex is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kennedy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kennedy's back!
Steelflex lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Steelflex wants to control but Kennedy is keeping busy.
Kennedy tries to roll but Steelflex sticks to his back.
Can Kennedy hold on?! Steelflex is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kennedy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kennedy is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vance Kennedy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kennedy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Steelflex.
Steelflex slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kennedy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kennedy trying to control the action but Steelflex just sinks the hooks in.
Steelflex is hanging on to Kennedy's back as he tries to escape.
Kennedy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steelflex biding his time, looking for the opening.
Steelflex looking to hold on to the position here but Kennedy rolls and ends up regaining guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kennedy scores with a one two! Steelflex had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kennedy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Steelflex closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kennedy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Steelflex keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steelflex trying to hold on to Kennedy's head to control him but Kennedy postures up.
Steelflex looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steelflex kicks Kennedy off and gets back to his feet.
Jefferson Steelflex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kennedy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steelflex to the mat! Steelflex manages to get full guard.
Steelflex trying to control the position.
Kennedy postures up in Steelflex's guard and throws a big left but Steelflex blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steelflex works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steelflex keeping moving, preventing Kennedy from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vance Kennedy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jefferson Steelflex's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kennedy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Steelflex's guard.
Kennedy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kennedy looking to pass the guard.
Kennedy won't allow Steelflex to get back to his feet.
Kennedy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steelflex is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steelflex is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steelflex tries to stand but Kennedy is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy keeping moving, preventing Steelflex from controlling successfully.
Kennedy wants to sweep but no luck.
Kennedy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Steelflex throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kennedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kennedy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kennedy keeping moving, preventing Steelflex from controlling successfully.
Kennedy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kennedy throws a head kick but Steelflex moves out of range.
Kennedy slips a jab and a cross from Steelflex.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steelflex but Steelflex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kennedy is defended easily by Steelflex.
Steelflex gets a takedown into half guard.
Steelflex is keen to just control but Kennedy is a slippery customer.
Kennedy actively working from the bottom here.
Steelflex is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steelflex'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 three minutes gone in the round.
Steelflex is thwarting Kennedy's attempts to control the position.
Kennedy tries to get to full guard but Steelflex has control of the leg.
Steelflex passes to side control.
Steelflex grinds an elbow into Kennedy's temple.
Steelflex decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Steelflex moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steelflex misses with a body shot
and Kennedy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kennedy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steelflex looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kennedy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kennedy forces his way into half guard.
Kennedy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Steelflex is looking to control Kennedy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steelflex avoid being mounted?
Kennedy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steelflex!
Jefferson Steelflex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steelflex keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vance Kennedy.
I've got Kennedy 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vance Kennedy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo DeBaucherie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kruger Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger Kongo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo DeBaucherie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kruger Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBaucherie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kongo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DeBaucherie was covering up waiting for the punch and Kongo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kongo wants to control from the top but DeBaucherie keeps moving.
DeBaucherie trying to control the position.
DeBaucherie has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kongo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
DeBaucherie throws a series of punches but Kongo moves out of range.
Kongo avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeBaucherie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from DeBaucherie.
DeBaucherie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeBaucherie thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBaucherie throws a nice looking combination but Kongo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DeBaucherie throws a leg kick that misses.
DeBaucherie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kongo lets loose with a powerful body kick. DeBaucherie will feel that in the morning.
DeBaucherie sizes up Kongo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
DeBaucherie misses with a double jab.
DeBaucherie swinging wilding here.
DeBaucherie stuffs the takedown.
Kongo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kongo trying to control but DeBaucherie is working from the bottom.
DeBaucherie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kongo is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kongo scoring with some ground and pound.
Kongo trying to control but DeBaucherie is working from the bottom.
Kongo is looking to work some ground and pound but DeBaucherie has wrist control.
DeBaucherie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kongo defends well.
Kongo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DeBaucherie keeping moving, preventing Kongo from controlling successfully.
Kongo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeBaucherie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but DeBaucherie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeBaucherie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kongo.
Kongo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeBaucherie wants to sweep but no luck.
Kongo trying to control but DeBaucherie is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kongo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
DeBaucherie fails with the takedown
and Kongo counters with a single leg into guard. DeBaucherie didn't expect that.
Kongo trying to control but DeBaucherie is working from the bottom.
DeBaucherie being controlled here, momentarily.
Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but DeBaucherie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
DeBaucherie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kongo wants to control from the top but DeBaucherie keeps moving.
Kongo distracts DeBaucherie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
DeBaucherie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
DeBaucherie is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kongo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kongo blocking some punches.
DeBaucherie decides to pull guard.
DeBaucherie is looking to stand up but Kongo isn't so interested in that idea.
DeBaucherie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kruger Kongo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kongo avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeBaucherie misses with a head kick.
DeBaucherie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kongo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kongo.
DeBaucherie striking off his back but it's not causing Kongo any problems.
DeBaucherie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kongo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed DeBaucherie's guard.
DeBaucherie is not content to let Kongo control the position.
DeBaucherie wants to control but Kongo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kongo is taking a breather. DeBaucherie 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.
DeBaucherie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kongo pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
DeBaucherie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kongo pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kongo wants to control but DeBaucherie is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
DeBaucherie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kongo moves away.
DeBaucherie has his takedown stuffed
and Kongo counters with a big head kick but DeBaucherie shrugs it off.
Kongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeBaucherie circles away quickly and effectively.
Kongo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo working the head and body with strikes.
Kongo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeBaucherie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kongo in particular looking to stall.
DeBaucherie misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kongo is trying to control the action in half guard but DeBaucherie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DeBaucherie tries to get to full guard but Kongo has control of the leg.
DeBaucherie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kongo.
Kongo is looking to take a break and control but DeBaucherie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kongo slips a nice elbow through DeBaucherie's hands, connecting with DeBaucherie's forehead.
DeBaucherie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Kongo there.
Kongo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kongo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kongo lands a nice short elbow.
Kongo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DeBaucherie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kongo is nestled in close to DeBaucherie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kongo seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kongo lands a nice short elbow.
DeBaucherie trying to hold on to Kongo's head to control him but Kongo postures up.
DeBaucherie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
DeBaucherie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kruger Kongo has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DeBaucherie throws a head kick that misses
and Kongo counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBaucherie throws a lazy head kick
and Kongo counters with a one-two to the body.
Lorenzo DeBaucherie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by DeBaucherie misses
and Kongo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kongo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
DeBaucherie tries to roll over but Kongo keeps him under control.
DeBaucherie is not content to let Kongo control the position.
Kongo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kruger Kongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kongo tries a head kick but it misses.
DeBaucherie throws a lazy right hand but Kongo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeBaucherie throws a lazy head kick
and Kongo counters with a single leg into guard. DeBaucherie didn't expect that.
Kongo advances to half guard.
Kongo is keen to just control but DeBaucherie is a slippery customer.
Kongo looks to land a strike but DeBaucherie avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
DeBaucherie controls Kongo momentarily but Kongo frees himself.
Kongo postures up in DeBaucherie's guard and throws a big left but DeBaucherie blocks it.
Kongo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but DeBaucherie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kongo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBaucherie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeBaucherie throws a head kick that misses
so Kongo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kongo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kongo landing with the ground and pound.
Kongo slips nicely into half guard.
Kongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kongo is trying to control. DeBaucherie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kongo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
DeBaucherie wants to get back to full guard.
Kongo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
DeBaucherie is pressing down on Kongo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
DeBaucherie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kongo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kongo shoots in but DeBaucherie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DeBaucherie throws a lazy head kick
and Kongo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DeBaucherie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeBaucherie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kongo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
DeBaucherie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kongo cracks DeBaucherie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kongo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kongo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kongo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kongo is looking to take a break and control but DeBaucherie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBaucherie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
DeBaucherie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kongo is looking for a sweep. DeBaucherie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lorenzo DeBaucherie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeBaucherie is trying to control. Kongo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
DeBaucherie misses with the combination.
DeBaucherie throws a sloppy head kick and Kongo moves out of range easily.
DeBaucherie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kongo counters with a nice double leg into side control. DeBaucherie won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBaucherie is looking to reverse the position.
Kongo lands an elbow.
DeBaucherie is trying to get back to his feet.
Kongo wants to control but DeBaucherie is keeping him busy.
DeBaucherie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kongo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kongo scoring with punches and elbows.
DeBaucherie can't do much from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
DeBaucherie looks to throw the jab but Kongo is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kongo slips a jab and a cross from DeBaucherie.
DeBaucherie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kongo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kruger Kongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kongo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kruger Kongo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Wiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pendragon's choice of entrance music: Ghostface Killah - The Champ. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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166 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Wiley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Arthur Pendragon has been cut.
Pendragon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pendragon takes one on the button.
Wiley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pendragon throws out the jab.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wiley scores with a takedown into Pendragon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wiley postures up in Pendragon's guard and throws a big left but Pendragon blocks it.
Wiley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wiley stands up over Pendragon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pendragon tries to strike from the bottom.
Wiley trying to control the position from guard on top but Pendragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wiley chips away with some ground and pound.
Wiley is looking to work some ground and pound but Pendragon has wrist control.
Pendragon looking for a guillotine here but Wiley defends easily.
Pendragon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pendragon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wiley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wiley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pendragon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wiley defends well.
Wiley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pendragon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wiley is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pendragon.
Wiley working the ground and pound from side control.
Wiley working the ground and pound.
Pendragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wiley landing a few strikes.
Wiley blocks the strikes from Pendragon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiley working the ground and pound.
Pendragon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wiley's best efforts.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wiley connects with a nice short shot to Pendragon's temple.
Wiley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pendragon trying to control but Wiley postures up.
Pendragon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wiley works over Pendragon with some ground and pound from guard.
Wiley passes Pendragon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pendragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pendragon looks gassed!
Pendragon taking some punishment here, with Wiley in his half guard.
Pendragon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon is pressing down on Wiley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wiley looking to pass the guard.
Pendragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wiley 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.
Wiley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wiley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wiley stands up over Pendragon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wiley stopping the sweep attempt from Pendragon.
Wiley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wiley distracts Pendragon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wiley trying to control the position from guard on top but Pendragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pendragon can't keep his opponent in guard - Wiley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wiley is keen to just control but Pendragon is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiley working the head and body with strikes.
Pendragon actively working from the bottom here.
Wiley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pendragon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pendragon gets back to full guard.
Pendragon looking for a triangle here. Wiley is fighting it but it looks tight! Pendragon pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wiley is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arthur Pendragon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Spotwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Liddell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DMX. Jerry Spotwood is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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212 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerry Spotwood!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liddell wants it to stay on the feet.
Spotwood blocks a jab.
Spotwood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liddell tries to avoid it but Spotwood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liddell to the ground. Liddell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spotwood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liddell avoids it really well and circles away.
Charlie Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Spotwood.
Spotwood moves away from the strike by Liddell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spotwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spotwood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liddell tries to avoid it but Spotwood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liddell to the ground. Liddell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell throws a hook but Spotwood avoids it easily.
No luck for Spotwood with that takedown attempt.
Spotwood darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Liddell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spotwood.
Liddell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liddell tries to get out of the position.
Spotwood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Liddell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spotwood.
Liddell keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spotwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liddell keeps working.
Spotwood is looking to advance position but Liddell won't allow it.
Spotwood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liddell desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Liddell misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spotwood slips a jab and a cross from Liddell.
Spotwood changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Liddell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Liddell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spotwood on the ground.
Liddell wants to control but Spotwood postures up.
Spotwood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Liddell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spotwood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Liddell, who protects the arm well.
Spotwood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Liddell, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spotwood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Liddell, who protects the arm well.
Spotwood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Liddell is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Spotwood.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spotwood is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Liddell looks calm but he's in trouble here. Spotwood gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Liddell is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Spotwood lets go of the hold and Liddell can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Spotwood!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Honcho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graves kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pastor Troy - Who Ya Gonna Call. Honcho is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 30 Seconds to Mars- Battle of One. Mike Honcho has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Graves's chin.
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170 lbs
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165 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Honcho!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Honcho.
Graves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mike Honcho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honcho misses the jab.
Honcho scores with a push kick.
Graves clinches with his opponent.
Graves has Honcho pressed against the cage, preventing Honcho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Honcho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Honcho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Graves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Honcho.
A chopping leg kick lands by Honcho.
Graves's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Graves duly obliges.
Graves misses with a double jab
and Honcho counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like James Graves has been cut.
No joy there for Graves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Honcho misses.
Honcho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graves.
Honcho slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Honcho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Graves is breathing heavily.
Graves defending well as Honcho loads up on a big left hand.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Honcho throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honcho throws a head kick that misses.
Honcho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Honcho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Honcho misses with a double jab
and Graves counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Honcho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Graves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Honcho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Honcho's shoulder, as Honcho tries to avoid the shot.
Honcho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Honcho misses.
Graves throws a combination. Honcho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Honcho, right into the meat.
Graves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Honcho counters with a three punch combo that has Graves backing up. Graves nods at Honcho to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Honcho misses its intended target.
Graves throws a nice looking combination but Honcho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves lands a really nice looking cross but Honcho seems unphased.
Honcho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Honcho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Honcho throws a front kick aimed at Graves's knee but Graves avoids it well.
Honcho misses with a wild body shot.
Graves moves into range and connects with a jab.
Honcho throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Honcho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Graves checks it well.
Graves lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Honcho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honcho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Graves gets a clinch.
Honcho wants to get back to striking at distance but Graves won't allow it.
Graves has Honcho pressed against the cage, preventing Honcho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves stops a takedown attempt from Honcho.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Honcho prevents it.
Honcho tries to break free but Graves pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Graves.
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Honcho is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Honcho's head.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves prevents Honcho from breaking the clinch.
Graves keeps control of Honcho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Honcho wants to get back to striking at distance but Graves won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves stalks Honcho and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Honcho's face. Honcho staggers backwards, shaken.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Graves looks to land a combination. Honcho sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Honcho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Honcho has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Graves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Graves's cut.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Graves throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Honcho throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Honcho.
Honcho throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Honcho circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Honcho misses with a straight right.
Graves avoids the body shot from Honcho.
Honcho misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves throws a right and a left that Honcho avoids nicely.
Honcho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Graves counters by moving into the clinch.
Graves gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Honcho regains guard.
Honcho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graves postures up in Honcho's guard and throws a big left but Honcho blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Graves postures up and lands a big shot to Honcho's brow.
Honcho keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Honcho wants to stand up but Graves is controlling him.
Graves postures up and lands a big shot to Honcho's brow.
That's two 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.
Graves throws a strike but Honcho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Honcho looking to sit in guard and control but Graves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Graves is working Honcho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Graves cracks Honcho with a solid left hand.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Honcho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Honcho keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Honcho pushes Graves off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graves drives through and clinches with Honcho against the cage.
Honcho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Honcho working hard to break the clinch.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Honcho's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Honcho counters with a three punch combo that has Graves backing up. Graves nods at Honcho to acknowledge the strikes.
Graves paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Graves cracks Honcho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
James Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Honcho ducks right into an uppercut from Graves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Graves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Graves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Honcho misses with a low kick.
Graves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Graves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Graves clinches.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Honchos head.
Honcho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Honcho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Honcho can't break the clinch.
Honcho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike Honcho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Honcho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Graves checks it well.
Honcho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Honcho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graves scores with a one two! Honcho had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Graves lands a nice shot that snaps Honcho's head back.
Honcho swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Honcho misses with a straight right.
Graves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honcho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Honcho circles away quickly and effectively.
Graves connects with a crisp jab.
Honcho misses with a leg kick.
Graves lands a with a good body shot.
Honcho dodges the punch combination from Graves.
Graves clinches up against the cage.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Honcho backwards.
Honcho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Graves has Honcho pressed against the cage, preventing Honcho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Honcho takes a shot to the head.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Honcho is trying to break the clinch but Graves is controlling him.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Honcho pulls his leg out and moves away.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Honcho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Honcho tries a low kick but Graves avoids it.
Graves clinches up against the cage.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Honcho.
Graves gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Graves is trying to control. Honcho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Honcho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Graves.
Honcho regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Graves.
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves looking to sit in guard and control but Honcho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Graves has his foot on Honcho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Honcho works his way back into a safe position though.
Mike Honcho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Honcho wants to stand but Graves has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Graves steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Honcho. That one must have hurt.
Graves lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Some wild striking there from Honcho.
Graves moves away from the strike by Honcho.
James Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Honcho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Honcho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Honcho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Honcho is predictable there
and Graves counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A left and a right from Graves both land. Nice combination.
Graves is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Graves checks a leg kick.
Honcho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Honcho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graves has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Graves!
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