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AoC 10 -- Armageddon PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Lake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lake comes to the cage accompanied by Thanks For The Ride. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Lake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vaughn but Vaughn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vaughn fails with the takedown
and Lake counters with a shoot takedown. Vaughn fights it but they end up in guard.
Lake wants to pass the guard but Vaughn is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vaughn holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vaughn is on top in guard.
Vaughn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vaughn has managed to get both his arms back between Lake's legs - danger averted.
Lake looking for a guillotine here but Vaughn defends easily.
Vaughn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lake looking for a guillotine here but Vaughn defends easily.
Vaughn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vaughn trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Vaughn won't allow Lake to get back to his feet.
Vaughn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vaughn is aware though and is defending well.
Vaughn trying to control the position from guard on top but Lake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake wants to sweep here but Vaughn controlling him for the moment.
Vaughn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vaughn wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vaughn with a poor takedown
and Lake makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vaughn wants to clinch
and Lake counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vaughn!
Vaughn wants to control but Lake is having none of it.
Vaughn is trying desperately to improve position.
Lake avoids the attempt from Vaughn to control.
Lake working for a guillotine from mount but Vaughn is in no mood to give up.
Vaughn blocking the ground and pound.
Lake is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vaughn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lake is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Vaughn is desperately trying to improve his position but Lake has a good base and remains in mount.
Lake dominating with strikes here.
Vaughn is looking to improve his position but Lake isn't that keen on the idea.
Lake scoring with strikes but Vaughn is staying in there.
Vaughn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vaughn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lake looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lake has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vaughn's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vaughn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vaughn is aware though and is defending well.
Vaughn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vaughn wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaughn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vaughn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vaughn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vaughn stays in close to Lake's body and controls the position.
Vaughn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vaughn manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Lake dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vaughn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lake decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vaughn's guard.
Jackson Lake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lake distracts Vaughn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vaughn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vaughn throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Vaughn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vaughn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vaughn has control of Lake's left arm, preventing Lake from doing any damage.
Lake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vaughn's head.
Vaughn throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Vaughn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lake is one step ahead there.
Vaughn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vaughn misses with a takedown
and Lake counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vaughn!
Vaughn is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lake wants to finish this one by submission but Vaughn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lake.
Lake has control of Vaughn's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vaughn regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lake is going olschool here, as he tries to force Vaughn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vaughn shrugs it off.
Vaughn landing with some feeble shots from his back... He should probably try escaping the position instead.
Lake unloading with bombs!
Vaughn tries to lock up and control but Lake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vaughn somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Lake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn misses with a takedown attempt
and Lake counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson Lake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Vaughn.
Lake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vaughn trying to keep a closed guard but Lake is proving a slippery customer.
Lake scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lake passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Vaughn!
Lake is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vaughn has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lake 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.
Lake goes for an armbar but Vaughn turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vaughn.
Vaughn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vaughn has managed to get both his arms back between Lake's legs - danger averted.
Lake looking for a guillotine here but Vaughn defends easily.
Vaughn trying to control the position from guard on top but Lake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vaughn controls the pace.
Vaughn stopping the sweep attempt from Lake.
Lake is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lake being controlled here, momentarily.
Lake is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vaughn trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lake lands a head kick. Vaughn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaughn wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lake throws a leg kick but Vaughn checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Lake dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A shot to de liver by Lake. Beautiful body shot.
Vaughn throws a big shot that misses.
Vaughn tries to clinch
and Lake counters with a good low kick that Vaughn was not able to check.
Vaughn tries to clinch up
and Lake counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vaughn's guard now.
Lake wants to pass the guard but Vaughn is keeping the position.
Vaughn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lake's guard.
Vaughn lands a couple of digs.
Vaughn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vaughn trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Lake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vaughn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lake is looking for a triangle but Vaughn pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lake wants to sweep here but Vaughn controlling him for the moment.
Vaughn trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Vaughn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vaughn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vaughn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vaughn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vaughn wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vaughn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vaughn is looking to stand up but Lake won't let him.
Vaughn wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
Lake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vaughn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lake is trying to keep Vaughn in close.
Lake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vaughn defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vaughn looking to pass the guard.
Lake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vaughn stands up over Lake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vaughn prevents Lake from getting back to his feet.
Vaughn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lake tries to strike from the bottom.
Vaughn trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Lake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ricky Vaughn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lake looking for a sweep. Not yet Lake, not yet.
Vaughn landing with the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lake has a takedown stuffed.
Vaughn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vaughn fails with a takedown attempt.
Vaughn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lake's waist but Lake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vaughn off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Lake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lake 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Lake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damon King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes into the arena with Evil Clown - Slapshock blaring out of the sound system. Damon King 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damon King!
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, Frank James!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from James does it's job there.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
letting James counter with a right hand.
James tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
so King counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
James pushes King off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from King, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
James will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
James is looking to score with low kicks.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
James looks to land a combination. King sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
James misses with the combination.
James does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Some wild striking there from James.
James swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King circles away from the clinch attempt
and King decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in James's guard.
King won't allow James to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
King gets to his feet - James follows without any prompting.
James misses with a two punch combination.
James looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
James misses with a leg kick
and King counters with a nice double leg into guard.
James manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James stands up from mount. Strange move.
James with a hook.
King slips a jab and a cross from James.
King closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - King lands in his opponent's guard.
James is looking to stand up but King isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon King dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
James misses with a head kick.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
James lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and King counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
James wants to improve his position, back to half guard but King has ideas of his own. He's got hold of James's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! James is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Damon King!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Pawlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anderson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DMX- Party Up. Alex Pawlowski has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Anderson!
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, Alex Pawlowski!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pawlowski closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Pawlowski shrugs off.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Pawlowski circles away.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pawlowski defends it nicely.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pawlowski pinned against the cage. Pawlowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pawlowski's guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Pawlowski keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pawlowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pawlowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlowski keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawlowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pawlowski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anderson escapes and throws Pawlowski's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Anderson slows the pace down.
Anderson has knee on belly momentarily but Pawlowski bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Pawlowski.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.
Pawlowski wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Pawlowski is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pawlowski avoid being mounted?
Pawlowski lands with a few short shots to the body.
Pawlowski is controlling Anderson's trapped leg to prevent Anderson from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stops Pawlowski from getting back to his feet.
Pawlowski looks gassed!
Pawlowski trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Pawlowski tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson lands a big shot there that rocks Pawlowski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pawlowski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pawlowski is looking to improve his position.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Pawlowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pawlowski is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Pawlowski is working away.
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pawlowski is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlowski is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pawlowski lands with a nice body kick.
Pawlowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pawlowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Alex Pawlowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pawlowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Pawlowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Pawlowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pawlowski lands in his opponent's guard.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Pawlowski is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pawlowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pawlowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Pawlowski controlling him for the moment.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pawlowski is controlling him.
Pawlowski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pawlowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anderson sprawls well initially but Pawlowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pawlowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlowski working Anderson over with strikes.
Pawlowski is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Anderson reverses the position - he's now on top in Pawlowski's guard.
Pawlowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawlowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawlowski has a closed guard, preventing Anderson from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlowski has his feet on Anderson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pawlowski shoots in and bounces Anderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pawlowski looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pawlowski keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson won't allow Pawlowski to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pawlowski is keeping the position for now.
Anderson advances position into side control!
Pawlowski is trying to work for a sweep but Anderson has mounted him!
Anderson prevents Pawlowski from getting the reversal.
Pawlowski wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Pawlowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Pawlowski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Pawlowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Anderson slips a straight right by Pawlowski.
Pawlowski rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson wants to stall.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson decides to pull guard.
Anderson wants to stand but Pawlowski is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pawlowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson controls Pawlowski momentarily but Pawlowski frees himself.
Pawlowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Pawlowski slips an elbow through the middle.
Pawlowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Pawlowski from controlling successfully.
Pawlowski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pawlowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pawlowski throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Pawlowski throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Pawlowski won't allow it.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Pawlowski keeps him there for the moment.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pawlowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pawlowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pawlowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Pawlowski keeps moving.
Pawlowski 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.
Pawlowski has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Pawlowski keeps moving.
Pawlowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson won't allow Pawlowski to sweep him here.
Pawlowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anderson is working for a kimura here but Pawlowski manages to reverse the position and he's now in Anderson's guard.
Anderson controlling Pawlowski's posture.
Pawlowski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Pawlowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Pawlowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pawlowski 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Pawlowski!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eyam Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mon Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eyam Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mon Key!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Key somewhat.
Silver closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silver wants to work for an arm triangle but Key is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Key is looking for a sweep. Silver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silver is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Key has managed to free his arm - good work.
Key trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key is defending against the submission attempts here by Silver.
Silver is trying to control. Key wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Key trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Key keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silver swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Key is now in Silver's guard. A big mistake from Silver there, giving up the dominant position!
Silver is breathing heavily.
Key tries to stand but Silver is controlling from the bottom.
Silver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silver wants to sweep here but Key controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silver wants to stand and escape but Key is having none of it.
Key passes Silver's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silver is just riding it out for now. Key eventually gives up the hold.
Silver on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Key slows the pace down in half guard.
Key trying to control the action but Silver is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silver is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Key slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mon Key will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silver doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Key counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Key trying to control but Silver is working from the bottom.
Key postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silver is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Key, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Key has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silver has managed to get both his arms back between Key's legs - danger averted.
Silver wants to control from the top but Key keeps moving.
Key is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Key working a defensive guard but Silver passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key is looking to improve his position.
Silver is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Key sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Key is trying to get back to full guard.
Silver throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Key regains full guard. Nicely done.
Key is looking for a triangle but Silver pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver with a nice head shot there.
Key is looking to sweep but instead, Silver has passed into half guard.
Key is looking for a sweep. Silver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silver is working for a kimura but Key is defending it quite comfortably.
Key trying to hold on to Silver's head to control him but Silver postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Key looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Key looking for submissions off his back.
Silver is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Key missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mon Key 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. This is the final round!
Key tries to clinch up but Silver circles away and keeps his distance.
Silver drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Key wants to sweep but no luck.
Key looking to control but Silver passes into half guard.
Silver seems to be looking for submissions.
Key is trying to control but Silver passes into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Key is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silver off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Silver taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mon Key!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Etienne Brule (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brule has chosen Paradigm Shift as his entrance music. Kurt Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Etienne Brule's chin.
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250 lbs
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223 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Johnson!
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, Etienne Brule!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brule tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brule somewhat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but Brule moves out of range.
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brule gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Brule is working to get back to half guard.
Brule wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Brule wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brule shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Brule from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brule lands a couple of digs.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Brule controlling him for the moment.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Brule advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Brule from controlling successfully.
Brule loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brule throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brule stops Johnson from standing up.
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.
Brule working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brule is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Brule circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Brule with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brule shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Brule with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Brule was not able to check.
Kurt Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Etienne Brule.
Brule avoids the body shot from Johnson.
No joy there for Brule, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brule fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brule tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Brule drops back down to his feet.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Brule's takedown attempt.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Brule fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson rushes Brule and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Brule won't allow it.
Brule tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but Brule is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brule looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brule missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brule won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Brule distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brule trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brule throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brule with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brule blocks a head kick by Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brule decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Brule is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brule landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Brule scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Brule winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brule not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brule is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Brule eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brule trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Brule thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brule.
Brule throws a sloppy strike and Johnson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Brule is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Another Body Murdered". I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 lbs
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213 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Knox!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michaels wants to clinch.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
Michaels is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knox lands with a straight right. Michaels didn't see that one coming.
Michaels chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knox can pounce on him.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michaels moves away.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Knox looks to land a combination but Michaels avoids it well.
Knox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Michaels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knox throws a hook but Michaels blocks it.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
Knox digs a good body shot into Michaels's ribs.
Knox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox stuns Michaels with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michaels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox takes a swing at Michaels's ribcage but misses.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Michaels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox swinging wilding here.
Michaels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Michaels.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Knox misses.
Michaels chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knox can pounce on him.
Michaels keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox swings for the body but Michaels moves out of range.
John Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Knox will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Michaels fails with the takedown.
Knox falls off balance throwing a combination
and Michaels counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Knox working a defensive guard here.
Knox has his hands on Michaels's head, controlling the position.
Michaels drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Knox dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michaels trying to control the position.
Knox is working Michaels over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Michaels is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knox tries to free his leg and advance position but Michaels is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michaels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Knox dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Michaels holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Michaels is looking to control Knox's arms but Knox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Michaels has his back to the cage.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Michaels blocks an uppercut.
Michaels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knox is keeping busy.
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox looks to land a combination but Michaels avoids it well.
Knox swinging wilding here.
Michaels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Knox.
Michaels shoots in looking for a takedown. Knox tries to sprawl out of it but Michaels keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Michaels doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox takes a swing at Michaels's ribcage but misses.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Michaels is able to avoid easily.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels takes the fight into the clinch.
Michaels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Michaels.
Knox wants to get back to striking at distance but Michaels won't allow it.
Michaels can't get the takedown.
Knox breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Michaels at a distance.
Michaels doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Max Michaels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A clash of legs there as Michaels blocks the low kick.
Michaels looks for a takedown but Knox sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Michaels shoots for a double leg takedown but Knox sprawls well. He's pushed Michaels's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Michaels tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Michaels counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A cross from Knox lands.
Knox takes a swing at Michaels's ribcage but misses.
Michaels tries for a takedown but Knox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Michaels doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Michaels's defenses.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michaels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michaels moves out of range of the strikes.
Michaels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Michaels shoots for a takedown but Knox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Michaels checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Michaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Michaels tries to clinch up.
Knox tries to bum rush Michaels with a series of wild strikes but Michaels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Michaels takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox scores with a jab. Michaels acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox misses with a leg kick.
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and Michaels counters with a series of strikes. Knox will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice sprawl there from Knox as Michaels shoots in.
Michaels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox throws a body punch but Michaels moves out of range.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Michaels's head back.
Knox throws a body punch but Michaels moves out of range.
Knox misses with the combination.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox scores with a jab. Michaels acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Michaels moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox has Michaels pushed against the cage.
Michaels avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Michaels has Knox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knox looking to stall.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Michaels's head.
Knox has had enough of the clinch but Michaels keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
Knox breaks the clinch.
Michaels slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Knox lands a jab to Michaels's midsection.
Michaels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michaels dives in and grabs Knox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knox pushes down on Michaels's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knox works Michaels's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Michaels, right into the meat.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Michaels counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Knox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Michaels is out of range.
Michaels closes the distance and clinches up with Knox, looking for a takedown. Michaels pushes Knox against the cage but Knox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knox punishes Michaels's body with a nice straight punch.
Michaels does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Michaels.
Michaels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Michaels walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
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!
Knox throws a hook but Michaels avoids it easily.
A low kick from Knox misses
and Michaels counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Michaels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knox circles away.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michaels manages to avoid it.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Knox thows a body shot but no joy.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Michaels blocks the low kick.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knox but Knox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knox.
Knox lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Michaels rather than just go for the knockout.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Michaels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox pushes Michaels away with a front kick.
Max Michaels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
John Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michaels was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
John Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michaels manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Michaels moves away and avoids it.
Michaels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Michaels looks for a takedown but Knox sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knox 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Knox!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diamond Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dead shien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diamond Phillips has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diamond Phillips!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, dead shien!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
shien takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like dead shien has been cut.
Phillips connects with a stiff jab that staggers shien - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Diamond Phillips!
Diamond Phillips retains his light heavyweight title!
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