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LMS 56: Never Surrender PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marmaduke Cholmondley Smythe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dent's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Powertrip. Cholmondley Smythe has chosen He is an Englishman as his entrance music. The key to victory for Curtis Dent has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curtis Dent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marmaduke Cholmondley Smythe !
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dent throws a low kick but Cholmondley Smythe avoids it.
Dent misses with a straight left.
Dent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dent is looking to chop away at Cholmondley Smythe 's legs.
A head kick misses from Dent.
Cholmondley Smythe shoots for a takedown but Dent saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dent really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dent stuns Cholmondley Smythe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dent stuffs the takedown attempt from Cholmondley Smythe . Cholmondley Smythe gets slowly back to his feet.
Dent tries to keep at a distance but Cholmondley Smythe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dent lands an elbow that stopped Cholmondley Smythe in his tracks for a moment.
Cholmondley Smythe dodges an elbow strike from Dent.
Dent lands an elbow that stopped Cholmondley Smythe in his tracks for a moment.
Cholmondley Smythe pulls guard effortlessly.
Cholmondley Smythe 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.
Dent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cholmondley Smythe is keeping the position for now.
Dent has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cholmondley Smythe has a closed guard, preventing Dent from standing up.
Cholmondley Smythe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dent is one step ahead there.
Dent has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cholmondley Smythe is proving hard to escape from.
Cholmondley Smythe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cholmondley Smythe striking off his back but it's not causing Dent any problems.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dent throws a leg kick which misses Cholmondley Smythe 's front leg but catches the back leg as Cholmondley Smythe tries to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dent - that will leave a mark!
Cholmondley Smythe looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Dent lands.
Dent tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dent sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Cholmondley Smythe to the ground! Dent dives into full mount looking to finish!
Cholmondley Smythe is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dent wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cholmondley Smythe is still in real trouble! Can Dent finish him?
Dent controlling from the full mount.
Cholmondley Smythe seems to have recovered his senses.
Cholmondley Smythe is trying desperately to improve position.
Dent gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
An inside leg kick lands from Dent.
Dent moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent lands a head kick!
Dent throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dent looks to clinch
and Cholmondley Smythe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dent's guard.
Dent has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cholmondley Smythe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dent throws a sloppy head kick
and Cholmondley Smythe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dent is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cholmondley Smythe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dent pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Curtis Dent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marmaduke Cholmondley Smythe .
Cholmondley Smythe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dent prevents it.
Dent scores with a knee to the head.
Dent lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dent trying to land knees to the body.
Dent gets underhooks to prevent Cholmondley Smythe 's takedown attempt.
Dent working Cholmondley Smythe over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dent lands a nice knee to the body.
Cholmondley Smythe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cholmondley Smythe pulls guard.
Dent is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dent won't allow Cholmondley Smythe to sweep him here.
Dent decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cholmondley Smythe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dent tries to avoid it but Cholmondley Smythe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dent to the ground. Dent escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cholmondley Smythe tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dent scores with a sloppy right hand. Cholmondley Smythe should have avoided that one.
Cholmondley Smythe shoots in for a takedown but Dent shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dent thows a body kick. Cholmondley Smythe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Dent.
Dent clinches but Cholmondley Smythe breaks the clinch
and Cholmondley Smythe counters with a shoot takedown. Dent fights it but they end up in guard.
Cholmondley Smythe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cholmondley Smythe trying to move into half guard but instead Dent has managed to sweep!
Dent is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dent stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cholmondley Smythe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dent defends it nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dent's corner calls for a 1-2. Dent obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dent lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cholmondley Smythe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dent slaps away a takedown attempt from Cholmondley Smythe , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dent darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dent with a hook.
Dent is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dent misses with a low kick.
Dent throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cholmondley Smythe 's head.
A head kick from Dent lands but Cholmondley Smythe takes it in his stride.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dent.
Dent gets caught flat footed, as Cholmondley Smythe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cholmondley Smythe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dent is keeping the position for now.
Dent is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cholmondley Smythe trying to control the position from guard on top but Dent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cholmondley Smythe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dent managing to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dent keeping full guard, as Cholmondley Smythe tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dent looking for a sweep. Not yet Dent, not yet.
Cholmondley Smythe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dent wants to land a leg kick but Cholmondley Smythe is out of range.
Dent tries to clinch but Cholmondley Smythe moves away
and Cholmondley Smythe counters with a single leg into guard. Dent didn't expect that.
Dent wants to stand but Cholmondley Smythe is controlling the position.
Cholmondley Smythe wants to control from the top but Dent keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cholmondley Smythe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dent is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cholmondley Smythe , into his guard.
Dent gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dent scores with a leg kick.
Dent scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cholmondley Smythe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cholmondley Smythe counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Dent showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dent 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 10:9
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Dent!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain KaNuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed's entrance music is Welcome to the jungle. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Captain KaNuckles!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Reed with that takedown attempt.
Reed dodges the punch combination from KaNuckles.
Reed fails with a takedown attempt.
KaNuckles throws and low kick but Reed moves out of range easily.
KaNuckles moves out of range of the strikes.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but KaNuckles slips the punch.
Reed tries to score a power double leg takedown but KaNuckles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reed somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KaNuckles throws a quick inside leg kick.
KaNuckles scoring well with a low kick there.
Jamal Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed misses with a straight right.
KaNuckles clinches.
Reed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
KaNuckles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reed's face.
KaNuckles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reed is defending well for now.
KaNuckles is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed managing to block the knees to the body from KaNuckles.
Reed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but KaNuckles has him pressed against the cage.
KaNuckles stalling in the clinch.
KaNuckles continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
KaNuckles trying to land knees to the body.
KaNuckles trying to stall but Reed improves his position.
Reed is looking to break free of the clinch but KaNuckles has double underhooks.
KaNuckles trying to control the position but instead, Reed has worked for underhooks and has pushed KaNuckles into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Captain KaNuckles.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but KaNuckles is just out of range.
Reed takes a swing at KaNuckles's ribcage but misses.
KaNuckles throws a head kick that misses.
Reed closes the distance but KaNuckles moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by KaNuckles.
Nice defenses there by KaNuckles.
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.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from KaNuckles.
KaNuckles circles away from the clinch attempt.
KaNuckles feints and then cracks Reed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reed down.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Reed scores a takedown into full mount!
KaNuckles wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Reed.
KaNuckles is looking to improve his position but Reed isn't that keen on the idea.
KaNuckles bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Reed looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! KaNuckles has picked Reed up and slammed him! Reed can't keep hold of the triangle and KaNuckles manages to pass to side control!
Reed gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
KaNuckles throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KaNuckles misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
KaNuckles throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Reed because KaNuckles loaded up on that one.
Reed is looking to improve his position but KaNuckles isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
KaNuckles tries to control but Reed wriggling away.
Reed is desperately trying to improve his position but KaNuckles has a good base and remains in mount.
Reed holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as KaNuckles tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Reed is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reed flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
KaNuckles punching from mount but Reed doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Reed is looking to get to half guard.
Reed swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
KaNuckles goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Reed is on top in guard.
KaNuckles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reed defends well.
Reed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Reed stopping the sweep attempt from KaNuckles.
Reed trying to control but KaNuckles is working from the bottom.
Reed slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reed stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Reed tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by KaNuckles.
KaNuckles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reed.
That's six 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.
KaNuckles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reed falls off balance throwing a combination
and KaNuckles counters with a body kick.
Reed darts in trying to clinch
and KaNuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
KaNuckles moves into the clinch.
KaNuckles leaning his opponent against the cage.
KaNuckles is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for KaNuckles.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as KaNuckles takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
KaNuckles scores a nice knee to the body.
KaNuckles lands a good knee to the midsection. Reed won't want to take too many of those.
KaNuckles leaning against his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
KaNuckles tries to land knees in the clinch but Reed avoids the damage to the body.
KaNuckles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reed tries to circle away but KaNuckles has him pinned against the cage.
KaNuckles controlling the action here for a moment.
KaNuckles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
KaNuckles is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
KaNuckles slowing the pace effectively.
Reed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
KaNuckles is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
KaNuckles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
KaNuckles has Reed pressed against the cage.
Reed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but KaNuckles has him pressed against the cage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
KaNuckles manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
KaNuckles landing knees to the body.
Reed gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Reed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
KaNuckles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
KaNuckles is looking to control Reed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can KaNuckles avoid being mounted?
Reed throws a strike but KaNuckles avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but KaNuckles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KaNuckles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Reed 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
KaNuckles moves into the clinch.
Reed wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
KaNuckles putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reed in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reed can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
KaNuckles looking to stall.
KaNuckles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reed is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KaNuckles lands a nice knee to the body.
KaNuckles stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Reed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
KaNuckles stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Captain KaNuckles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think KaNuckles 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 9:10
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 9:10
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain KaNuckles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ales Zhandunka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Dream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ales Zhandunka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ales Zhandunka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Dream!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhandunka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dream lands with a nice body punch.
Dream lands a body shot.
Zhandunka is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhandunka tries to bum rush Dream with a series of wild strikes but Dream uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zhandunka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dream moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Zhandunka goes down! Can Dream finish him!?
It looks like Ales Zhandunka has been cut.
Dream throwing strikes but missing.
Dream controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dream would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dream is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dream trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhandunka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Zhandunka has a closed guard, preventing Dream from standing up.
Zhandunka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zhandunka tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zhandunka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A lazy left from Dream finds it's target.
Zhandunka dodges the punch combination from Dream.
Zhandunka scores with a punch to the head.
Mr Dream is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhandunka wants to clinch.
Zhandunka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dream counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dream avoids the body shot from Zhandunka.
Dream keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dream waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Zhandunka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhandunka is looking to clinch but Dream is avoiding it.
Zhandunka tries to clinch but Dream moves out of range.
Dream tries to keep at a distance but Zhandunka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zhandunka manages to break the clinch.
Dream stuffs the takedown.
A big left from Zhandunka misses.
Zhandunka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dream doesn't seem bothered though.
Zhandunka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dream.
Zhandunka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dream.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zhandunka drops Dream with a left and a right! Oh, Dream is hurt - Zhandunka dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Mr Dream has been cut.
Dream is trying to escape the position but Zhandunka is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Dream dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zhandunka drops his shoulder and cracks Dream with a huge uppercut! Dream goes down! Can Zhandunka finish him?
Zhandunka controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhandunka postures up.
Dream is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhandunka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zhandunka seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dream for as long as he can get away with.
Zhandunka trying to control but Dream is working from the bottom.
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.
Dream looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dream keeping moving, preventing Zhandunka from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhandunka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ales Zhandunka just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Zhandunka tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zhandunka.
Decent striking displayed by Zhandunka there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dream tries to keep at a distance but Zhandunka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zhandunka keeps control of Dream as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zhandunka breaks the clinch.
Zhandunka throws a nice looking combination but Dream bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Dream misses.
Zhandunka is looking to wear down Dream with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zhandunka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zhandunka wants to clinch.
Zhandunka misses the body punch
letting Dream counter with a right hand.
Zhandunka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dream ducks right into an uppercut from Zhandunka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhandunka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ales Zhandunka dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dream swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhandunka.
Dream circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhandunka is looking to clinch but Dream is avoiding it.
Dream avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhandunka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zhandunka throws a series of punches but Dream moves out of range.
Mr Dream seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhandunka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dream stuffs the takedown.
Dream throws a hook to the side of Zhandunka's head but Zhandunka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dream moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zhandunka misses with a body punch
and Dream cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhandunka is looking to clinch.
Zhandunka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dream moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhandunka blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Dream as Zhandunka shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhandunka wants to clinch up but Dream keeps it at a distance.
Zhandunka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zhandunka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dream lands a head shot.
Zhandunka shoots in looking for a takedown. Dream tries to sprawl out of it but Zhandunka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dream manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ales Zhandunka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhandunka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dream.
Zhandunka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ales Zhandunka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Zhandunka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhandunka throws a hook but Dream blocks it.
Zhandunka doesn't manage to clinch there - Dream circles away.
Dream might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zhandunka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zhandunka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dream throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dream waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Zhandunka.
Zhandunka shoots for a takedown but Dream saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dream throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhandunka.
Zhandunka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dream.
Dream throws out a loose jab but Zhandunka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhandunka looks to throw the jab but Dream is out of range.
Zhandunka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dream counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhandunka moves in looking to clinch but Dream pushes him off.
Zhandunka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhandunka misses with a hook. Dream ducked under it nicely.
Zhandunka staying out of range there.
Zhandunka slips a jab from Dream.
Zhandunka tries to clinch but Dream moves out of range.
Dream looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhandunka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dream paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhandunka tries to clinch but Dream is having none of it.
Zhandunka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Zhandunka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zhandunka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dream.
Zhandunka is looking to clinch but Dream is avoiding it.
Zhandunka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dream swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhandunka throws a combination that misses
and Zhandunka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhandunka punishes Dream's body with a nice straight punch.
Zhandunka clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Zhandunka.
Zhandunka manages to break the clinch.
Dream uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhandunka.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mr Dream.
I think Dream has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mr Dream!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fox Micthell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tony soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). soprano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by woke up this morning. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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230 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fox Micthell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, tony soprano!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
soprano just misses with a punch to the body.
soprano fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Micthell.
Micthell throws a head kick that misses.
Micthell drops soprano with a left and a right! Oh, soprano is hurt - Micthell dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like tony soprano has been cut.
soprano looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Micthell decides to stand up, so the ref orders soprano to his feet.
Micthell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fox Micthell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Micthell cracks soprano with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Micthell has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning soprano to stand back up!
soprano is rocked!
Micthell darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! soprano's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Micthell before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fox Micthell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between RAY Even (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danyl Weatherbottom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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227 lbs
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238 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, RAY Even!
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, Danyl Weatherbottom!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weatherbottom moves away from the strike by Even.
Even rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weatherbottom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Even tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weatherbottom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Even missing with a left hand there. Weatherbottom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Even throws a looping overhand right but Weatherbottom ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Even.
A combination from Weatherbottom does no damage.
RAY Even seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weatherbottom throws a solid leg kick but Even takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Weatherbottom.
A slow jab from Even misses its intended target.
Weatherbottom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Even.
Weatherbottom lands a slapping body shot.
Weatherbottom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Even moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Even looks to land a right hand but Weatherbottom moved out of range.
Even missing with a left hand there. Weatherbottom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weatherbottom avoids a kick to the body.
Even misses with an uppercut.
Even falls off balance throwing a combination
and Weatherbottom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like RAY Even has been cut.
Even fails with a takedown attempt.
Weatherbottom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Even is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weatherbottom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Weatherbottom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab-cross combination lands for Weatherbottom and sends Even crashing to the mat! Weatherbottom follows him down to the mat - Even regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Even is rocked!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Weatherbottom in particular looking to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weatherbottom stops Even from getting back to his feet.
Weatherbottom content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Weatherbottom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Even with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Even missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Even tries to get to full guard but Weatherbottom has control of the leg.
Weatherbottom prevents Even from standing back up.
Weatherbottom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weatherbottom is taking a breather. Even 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.
Even pushes Weatherbottom off and gets back to his feet.
Weatherbottom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weatherbottom lands a nice looking body shot.
Weatherbottom works over Even's head and body with a nice combination.
Weatherbottom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Weatherbottom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Even tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weatherbottom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Even somewhat.
Weatherbottom has Even up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even is trying to break free.
Even is trying to break the clinch but Weatherbottom has him pressed against the cage.
Even is trying to break free.
Weatherbottom stalls.
Even is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Weatherbottom's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Weatherbottom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Even is trying to break the clinch but Weatherbottom is controlling him.
Even tries to break free but Weatherbottom pushes him back against the cage.
Weatherbottom lands a left hand.
Even pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weatherbottom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Even lands with an overhand left.
A right-left combo lands from Weatherbottom.
RAY Even's cut is getting worse.
Weatherbottom slips a straight right by Even.
Weatherbottom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Even circles away quickly and effectively.
Even pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Weatherbottom lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Weatherbottom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Even counter with a right hand.
Weatherbottom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weatherbottom slaps away a takedown attempt from Even, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RAY Even. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Weatherbottom does it's job there.
Weatherbottom is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weatherbottom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Weatherbottom cracks Even with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Weatherbottom connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Even! He's out on his feet! Weatherbottom rushes in and drops Even with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Danyl Weatherbottom!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petter Schneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with Queens of the Stone Age - Goin Out West blaring out of the sound system. Petter Schneider will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very strong |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Jones!
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, Petter Schneider!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schneider manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones trying to control but Schneider is working from the bottom.
Schneider looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Schneider is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schneider blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Schneider is defending the position.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schneider defending well though.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Schneider defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Schneider back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schneider gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones has Schneider pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schneider manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Schneider's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Schneider pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schneider doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schneider looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schneider looking for a sweep. Not yet Schneider, not yet.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneider looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schneider swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schneider throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jones uses it to pass to side control.
Schneider takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones landing strikes.
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Schneider tries to improve position but can't.
Schneider looks gassed!
Jones cracks Schneider with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Schneider is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones working the head with strikes.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schneider tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schneider is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks Schneider with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones cracks Schneider with a big elbow.
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Jones lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Schneider down.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones landing a few strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones trying to control the action but Schneider is working from the bottom.
Jones working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schneider doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Schneider closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jones working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Schneider taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones landing strikes.
Schneider is rocked!
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Schneider is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones lands a big left to the face of Schneider, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Jones and another - Schneider is out! Jones stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buck Jones!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Lake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Meadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lake comes to the cage accompanied by Saliva - Super Star. Meadows has chosen Punky's Whips as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Lake!
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, Edwin Meadows!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lake misses with a wild combination.
Lake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meadows.
Lake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Meadows gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Meadows lands a jab to the nose.
Lake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meadows.
Meadows defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lake.
Meadows swinging wilding here.
Meadows throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meadows takes a swing at Lake's ribcage but misses.
Meadows slips a straight right by Lake.
Horrible takedown by Lake or perhaps it was just good defense by Meadows which made him look bad.
Meadows throws an overhand right that lands on Lake's shoulder, as Lake tries to avoid the shot.
Meadows looks to land a combination but Lake avoids it well.
Lake misses with a wild body shot.
Meadows throws a series of punches but Lake avoids them all with ease.
Meadows staying out of range there.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Meadows lands with a nice combination. Lake backs away looking to recover.
Lake misses with a double jab.
Lake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Lake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meadows tries a head kick but it misses.
Edwin Meadows is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horrible takedown by Lake or perhaps it was just good defense by Meadows which made him look bad.
A jab-cross combination lands for Meadows and sends Lake crashing to the mat! Meadows follows him down to the mat - Lake regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Lake is rocked!
Meadows perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oh Lake is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lake wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Meadows is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lake has a hand on Meadows's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Meadows takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Meadows prevents Lake from getting the reversal.
Lake seems to have got his legs back now.
Meadows controlling the pace for now.
Meadows prevents Lake from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meadows content just to control the position here.
Lake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lake bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Meadows 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.
Lake stops Meadows from standing up.
Lake trying to control but Meadows is working from the bottom.
Lake 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meadows wants to sweep but no luck.
Meadows keeping full guard, as Lake tries to pass.
Meadows has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Meadows keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
Lake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meadows keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
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 throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meadows works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meadows has Lake pulled in close to control his posture.
Meadows keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meadows is on top in guard.
Meadows wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
Lake is trying to control the position but Meadows postures up.
Lake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meadows defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lake is breathing heavily.
Lake throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Meadows content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Meadows dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Meadows throws a series of punches but Lake moves out of range.
Lake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meadows.
Andrew Lake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lake lands with a cross.
Lake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meadows.
Meadows throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lake sizes up Meadows with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Lake.
Lake lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Meadows connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lake tries to clinch but Meadows is having none of it.
Lake blocks a jab.
Lake clinches with his opponent.
Lake is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lake blocking some punches.
Lake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Meadows fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Meadows gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lake to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Meadows is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows trying to control the action but Lake is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Meadows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lake keeping moving, preventing Meadows from controlling successfully.
Meadows stopping the sweep attempt from Lake.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meadows wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
Meadowsis looking to pass into half guard but Lake pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lake is in 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.
Meadows looking for a sweep. Not yet Meadows, not yet.
Lake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Meadows is trying to keep Lake in close.
Meadows seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Lake or perhaps it was just good defense by Meadows which made him look bad.
Meadows gets caught flat footed, as Lake shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Meadows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meadows throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Meadows wants to get back to his feet but Lake is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Meadows bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lake's guard.
Meadows wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meadows throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Meadows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lake is keeping the position for now.
Meadows looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Meadows trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Meadows slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 wants to sweep here but Meadows controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Meadows tries to bum rush Lake with a series of wild strikes but Lake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meadows swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meadows takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andrew Lake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lake shoots in looking for a takedown. Meadows tries to sprawl out of it but Lake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meadows manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Lake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meadows pinned against the cage. Meadows gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meadows misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lake staying out of range there.
Meadows lands with an uppercut that bounces Lake off the cage and back into rage.
Meadows ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Meadows looks to throw the jab but Lake is out of range.
Lake ducks right into an uppercut from Meadows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Meadows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Meadows with a jab.
Meadows swinging wilding here.
Lake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meadows is fending him off so far but Lake persists. Nope, Meadows circles away and we're back to standing.
Meadows displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Meadows misses with a combination
and Lake counters with a series of strikes. Meadows will be more careful next time no doubt.
Meadows misses with a low kick.
Lake swinging wilding here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lake.
Lake shoots in for a double leg but Meadows sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Lake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meadows lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lake circles away quickly and effectively.
Meadows throws a combination. Lake tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lake walks straight into a right hand from Meadows - that's dropped him! Meadows jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lake from any more punishment! Lake complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Edwin Meadows!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Offenhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Resetivus Morkevicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Offenhard comes to the cage accompanied by Ghostface Killah - Daytona 500. Morkevicius has chosen "Don't Trust Me" by 3 Oh! 3 as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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200 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
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218 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dick Offenhard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Resetivus Morkevicius!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Offenhard drives through and clinches with Morkevicius against the cage.
Offenhard lands a nice elbow.
Offenhard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morkevicius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Offenhard lands an elbow that stopped Morkevicius in his tracks for a moment.
Morkevicius tries to pull guard but Offenhard holds him up against the cage and eventually Morkevicius drops back down to his feet.
Morkevicius tries to pull guard but Offenhard holds him up against the cage and eventually Morkevicius drops back down to his feet.
Offenhard landing knees to the body.
Offenhard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Offenhard lands a knee to the head.
Offenhard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Offenhard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morkevicius avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morkevicius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dick Offenhard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Resetivus Morkevicius.
Offenhard missing with knees to the body.
Morkevicius is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Offenhard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Offenhard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Morkevicius takes an elbow to the forehead.
Offenhard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morkevicius avoids it.
Offenhard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morkevicius.
Offenhard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morkevicius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Offenhard tries a knee to the head but Morkevicius blocks it.
Offenhard throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morkevicius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Offenhard lands a knee to the body.
Offenhard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morkevicius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Offenhard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morkevicius blocks it with crossed arms.
Morkevicius tries to break the clinch but Offenhard is controlling the position.
Morkevicius tries to pull guard but Offenhard holds him up against the cage and eventually Morkevicius drops back down to his feet.
Nice elbow from Offenhard.
Morkevicius jumps guard but Offenhard stands there with Morkevicius around his waist. Morkevicius gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Offenhard tries to land knees in the clinch but Morkevicius avoids the damage to the body.
Offenhard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard pushes off an throws an elbow but Morkevicius leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Offenhard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Offenhard looking to throw knees to the head but Morkevicius is blocking nicely.
Offenhard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Morkevicius tries to pull guard but Offenhard won't allow it.
Offenhard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Offenhard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Offenhard stalling against the cage.
Offenhard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morkevicius digs a right hand into Offenhard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Offenhard's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Morkevicius up against the cage.
Offenhard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morkevicius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Offenhard.
Offenhard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morkevicius blocks it with crossed arms.
Offenhard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morkevicius's defenses.
Offenhard lands a knee to the head.
Offenhard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morkevicius avoids it.
Morkevicius avoids a wild elbow strike from Offenhard.
Morkevicius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Offenhard lands a good knee to the midsection. Morkevicius won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Offenhard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Offenhard clinches with his opponent.
Offenhard misses with a knee to the head.
Offenhard misses with a knee strike.
Offenhard slowing the pace effectively.
Morkevicius takes an elbow to the forehead.
Offenhard lands an elbow that stopped Morkevicius in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Offenhard obliges.
Offenhard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Offenhard lands an elbow that stopped Morkevicius in his tracks for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Offenhard.
Offenhard tries to land knees in the clinch but Morkevicius avoids the damage to the body.
Offenhard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Morkevicius up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morkevicius tries for a takedown but Offenhard manages to get underhooks.
Morkevicius avoiding damage as Offenhard throws knees to the body.
Morkevicius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morkevicius has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Offenhard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Offenhard manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Offenhard stops a takedown attempt from Morkevicius.
Dick Offenhard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Resetivus Morkevicius.
Morkevicius tries for a takedown. No joy.
Offenhard tries a knee to the head but Morkevicius blocks it.
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.
Offenhard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morkevicius blocks it with crossed arms.
Morkevicius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Offenhard walks away with a smile on his face. Morkevicius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Offenhard tries to clinch up but Morkevicius circles away and keeps his distance.
Offenhard tries to clinch but Morkevicius is having none of it.
Morkevicius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morkevicius fails with a takedown attempt.
Resetivus Morkevicius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morkevicius is breathing heavily.
Offenhard tries to clinch there but Morkevicius circles away.
Morkevicius throws a series of punches but Offenhard moves out of range.
Morkevicius clinches but Offenhard breaks the clinch
and Offenhard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Offenhard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard lands a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Offenhard missing with knees to the body.
Morkevicius managing to block the knees to the body from Offenhard.
Morkevicius takes a knee right on the jaw!
Offenhard has Morkevicius pressed against the cage.
Offenhard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morkevicius tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Offenhard smiles and moves away.
Morkevicius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Offenhard defends it nicely.
Offenhard moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morkevicius tries to pull guard but Offenhard holds him up against the cage and eventually Morkevicius drops back down to his feet.
Offenhard avoiding damage as Morkevicius throws knees to the body.
Offenhard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morkevicius in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Offenhard lands a good knee to the midsection. Morkevicius won't want to take too many of those.
Offenhard looking to throw knees to the head but Morkevicius is blocking nicely.
Offenhard lands an elbow just above Morkevicius 's eye.
Offenhard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morkevicius takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Offenhard dominated that second round.
That's time! Offenhard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Morkevicius shoots and misses
and Offenhard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Offenhard.
It looks like Resetivus Morkevicius has been cut.
Morkevicius tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Offenhard smiles and moves away.
Morkevicius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morkevicius tries for a takedown but Offenhard circles away easily
and Offenhard moves into the clinch.
Dick Offenhard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Resetivus Morkevicius.
Offenhard lands a good knee to the midsection. Morkevicius won't want to take too many of those.
Dick Offenhard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Offenhard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Morkevicius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A knee to the head by Offenhard.
Offenhard tries to land knees in the clinch but Morkevicius avoids the damage to the body.
Offenhard stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offenhard lands an elbow that stopped Morkevicius in his tracks for a moment.
Offenhard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Offenhard misses with a knee strike.
Offenhard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Offenhard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Offenhard tries to land knees in the clinch but Morkevicius avoids the damage to the body.
Morkevicius blocks an elbow strike.
Morkevicius has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Offenhard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Morkevicius managing to block the knees to the body from Offenhard.
Offenhard missing with knees to the body.
Offenhard lands a good knee to the midsection. Morkevicius won't want to take too many of those.
Offenhard scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Offenhard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Offenhard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morkevicius avoids it.
Offenhard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morkevicius blocks it with crossed arms.
Offenhard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morkevicius blocks it with crossed arms.
Offenhard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Offenhard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morkevicius blocks it with crossed arms.
Morkevicius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard stalling against the cage.
Offenhard misses with a knee strike.
Morkevicius tries to pull guard but Offenhard holds him up against the cage and eventually Morkevicius drops back down to his feet.
Morkevicius avoids a wild elbow strike from Offenhard.
Offenhard lands a damaging elbow.
Offenhard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morkevicius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morkevicius tries to pull guard but Offenhard holds him up against the cage and eventually Morkevicius drops back down to his feet.
Morkevicius is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Offenhard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Offenhard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morkevicius in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Offenhard lands an elbow inside.
Offenhard scores with a knee to the head.
Offenhard stops a takedown attempt from Morkevicius.
Resetivus Morkevicius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dick Offenhard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stalling in the clinch from Offenhard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morkevicius tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Offenhard connects with a knee to the head.
Offenhard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Offenhard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Offenhard 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Offenhard!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cairne Bloodhoof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and S keletor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bloodhoof might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ghostface Killah - Daytona 500. keletor has chosen Spineshank - New Disease as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 lbs
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278 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cairne Bloodhoof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, S keletor!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
keletor drops Bloodhoof with a beautiful combination! Bloodhoof stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - keletor is looking for the KO!
It looks like Cairne Bloodhoof has been cut.
keletor jabs at Bloodhoof's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
keletor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
keletor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from keletor.
keletor blocks the elbow strike.
keletor gets through Bloodhoof's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bloodhoof is rocked!
A bit of stalling here from keletor.
Oh Bloodhoof is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
keletor lands with a left to the head.
keletor has a couple of punches blocked by Bloodhoof.
A nice right hand lands inside from keletor.
keletor stalls.
keletor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bloodhoof backwards.
keletor throws a big uppercut that drops Bloodhoof! More strikes from keletor and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bloodhoof lies dazed against the cage as keletor celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). S keletor!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oren Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Leroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oren Hunter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leroy!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leroy's head.
A clash of legs there as Hunter blocks the low kick.
Leroy blocks a head kick by Hunter.
Leroy throws a head kick that misses
and Hunter counters with a low kick, right behind Leroy 's knee.
A head kick by Hunter misses
and Leroy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Leroy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leroy slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunter throws a leg kick
and Leroy counters with a thumping low kick.
Leroy wants to slow Hunter down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leroy throws a big shot that misses.
Leroy tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leroy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Leroy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leroy moves in looking to clinch but Hunter pushes him off.
Leroy misses with the body kick
and Hunter counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Leroy misses
and Hunter counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Leroy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Leroy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hunter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leroy throws a leg kick
and Hunter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leroy wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Hunter is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroy wants to get back to his feet.
Hunter passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leroy keeps Hunter under control for a moment.
Leroy is looking to reverse the position.
Leroy is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
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.
Hunter working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hunter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hunter prevents Leroy from escaping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Leroy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oren Hunter 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.
Hunter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leroy throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Leroy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bruce Leroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses
and Leroy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunter's knee momentarily.
Hunter dodges the punch combination from Leroy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Hunter with that takedown attempt.
Leroy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunter on the side of the head.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leroy blocks a head kick by Hunter.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
Leroy misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leroy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oren Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Hunter misses.
Bruce Leroy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Leroy.
Hunter throws a sloppy body shot
and Leroy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leroy tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunter has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroy throws a leg kick which misses Hunter's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunter tries to avoid it.
Leroy avoids the head kick by Hunter.
Leroy is looking to clinch.
Leroy throws a lazy head kick
and Hunter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab by Leroy.
Hunter moves out of range as Leroy strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leroy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leroy throws a big shot that misses.
Leroy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Leroy is predictable there
and Hunter counters with a head kick.
Hunter knocks Leroy to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Leroy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leroy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Leroy is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunter finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oren Hunter 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.
A jab from Leroy misses.
Leroy seems to have recovered his senses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leroy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut there from Leroy.
A head kick by Hunter misses
and Leroy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Leroy lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hunter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leroy presses Hunter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leroy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunter up against the cage.
Leroy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunter working hard to break the clinch.
Hunter is trying to maintain a safe position but Leroy gets an underhook and turns Hunter into the cage.
Leroy lands a good knee to the midsection. Hunter won't want to take too many of those.
Leroy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Leroy avoiding damage.
Hunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunter is trying to break the clinch but Leroy is controlling him.
Leroy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunter up against the cage.
Hunter jumps guard and drags Leroy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hunter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leroy is trying to stand up.
Hunter with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hunter throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Leroy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunter with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Leroy is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunter has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Leroy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leroy is pressing down on Hunter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leroy is keeping the position for now.
Hunter 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Leroy keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leroy wants to stand and escape but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leroy keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunter won't allow Leroy to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hunter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Leroy really dominated that round.
That's time! Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Leroy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leroy misses with a leg kick
and Hunter counters with a good low kick that Leroy was not able to check.
Hunter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leroy checks a leg kick.
Leroy misses with a double jab.
Leroy throws a lazy head kick
and Hunter counters with a nice leg kick.
Leroy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Leroy moves out of range.
Leroy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Leroy.
Hunter scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leroy.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter misses with a head kick.
Hunter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leroy to the mat! Leroy manages to get full guard.
Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Leroy.
Leroy wants to stand but Hunter is controlling the position.
Leroy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Leroy wants to stand but Hunter is controlling the position.
Hunter won't allow Leroy to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter passes Leroy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Leroy throws a body kick the misses
and Hunter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hunter pushing down on Leroy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leroy is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunter.
Leroy is trying to stand up here but Hunter is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leroy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Leroy kicks Hunter off and gets back to his feet.
Leroy throws a head kick that misses.
Leroy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oren Hunter had his way with Bruce Leroy in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Leroy moves out of range easily.
Hunter thows a leg kick but Leroy checks it
and Leroy counters with a low kick, right behind Hunter 's knee.
Leroy looks to land a body kick but Hunter moved away.
Leroy missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter throws and low kick but Leroy moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leroy thows a leg kick but Hunter checks it
and Hunter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Leroy's knee momentarily.
A jab from Leroy does it's job there.
Leroy rushes Hunter and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy trying to land knees to the body.
Leroy lands with a left to the head.
Leroy avoiding damage.
Leroy wants to stall.
Leroy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hunter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leroy effectively controlling the action here.
Hunter tries to break the clinch but Leroy is controlling the position.
Hunter looking to stall.
Leroy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hunter pulls guard.
Leroy wants to stand and escape but instead Hunter has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Leroy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leroy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunter 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.
Oren Hunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunter content to stall in guard here.
Leroy wants to stand up but Hunter is controlling him.
Bruce Leroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Leroy keeps moving.
Hunter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leroy 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leroy keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hunter won't allow Leroy to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leroy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Leroy wants to stand and escape but Hunter is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leroy throws a sloppy head kick
and Hunter counters with a nice leg kick.
Hunter scores with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oren Hunter.
I think Hunter 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oren Hunter!
Oren Hunter retains his featherweight title!
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