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FC 3: Let's Evolve! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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220 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers ground |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderson Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Jones is looking to close the distance but Johnson sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Jones crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Jones is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Quinton Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ciccio Barrese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and john johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ciccio Barrese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, john johnson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barrese's head.
johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barrese creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through johnson's defenses.
It looks like john johnson has been cut.
Barrese has johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barrese lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barrese is looking to control johnson's arms but johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barrese has his back to the cage.
Barrese gets through johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from johnson fails to land.
Barrese breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Barrese shoots for a takedown but johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barrese wants to clinch
and johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barrese's guard.
Barrese working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from johnson.
Barrese keeping moving, preventing johnson from controlling successfully.
johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrese is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst johnson is controlling him.
johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barrese is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
johnson wants to pass the guard but Barrese is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
johnson lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barrese gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciccio Barrese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barrese is trying to drag johnson to the mat but johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barrese avoiding damage as johnson throws knees to the body.
johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barrese gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barrese managing to block the knees to the body from johnson.
Barrese tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barrese fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barrese is breathing heavily.
johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barrese smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barrese is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
johnson throwing strikes from guard but Barrese blocks nicely.
johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barrese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrese.
Barrese tries to land a body kick
and johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barrese's guard.
johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that johnson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
john johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on john johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barrese tries to keep at a distance but johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barrese blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barrese is looking to break free of the clinch but johnson has double underhooks.
johnson is looking to control Barrese's arms but Barrese gets an underhook and turns him. Now johnson has his back to the cage.
Barrese lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barrese tries for a takedown. No joy.
johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Barrese is blocking nicely.
Barrese escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barrese is squirming around, avoiding johnson's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson looking to finish with strikes here!
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.
johnson looking to finish with strikes here!
johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barrese is looking to escape.
Barrese looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrese looking very determined here, making life difficult for johnson.
Barrese turns into johnson and is now in his guard.
johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barrese defends well.
johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Barrese with a flurry of punches that miss.
johnson has his hands on Barrese's head, controlling the position.
Barrese has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Despite being in the dominant position, john johnson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barrese with a poor takedown
and johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by johnson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
johnson 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.
Barrese has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
john johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on john johnson's cut.
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!
Barrese swats away the attempt to clinch by johnson.
Barrese fails with the takedown
and johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barrese looking to stall.
johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
johnson misses with some punches.
johnson missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barrese holding his opponent close, against the cage.
johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
johnson is trying to force a seperation but Barrese has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson keeps control of Barrese as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Barrese jumps guard but johnson stands there with Barrese around his waist. Barrese gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barrese is trying to break the clinch but johnson is controlling him.
Barrese tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciccio Barrese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrese managing to block the knees to the body from johnson.
Barrese is trying to work for a single leg takedown but johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now johnson is on top in guard.
johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrese is trying to hold johnson in close to prevent damage but johnson has managed to pass into half guard.
johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrese on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barrese trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but johnson manages to pass to mount!
johnson controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrese can't escape the position.
johnson looking to control but Barrese is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
john johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four 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.
Barrese is desperately trying to improve his position but johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
johnson controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
johnson throws some wild stikes that Barrese manages to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
john johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... john johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Talon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Bartone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Talon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bring Me to Life. Vince Bartone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Talon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vince Bartone!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bartone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Talon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Talon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bartone tries to break free but Talon pushes him back against the cage.
Bartone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bartone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Talon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bartone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bartone fails to pull guard.
Talon has clasped his hands together around Bartone's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bartone is trying to improve his position.
Talon decides to stand back up. Talon steps back and let's Bartone get back to his feet.
Bartone misses with a few strikes there.
Bartone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bartone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bartone tries to free his leg and advance position but Talon is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartone stopping the sweep attempt from Talon.
Bartone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Talon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Talon has escaped and now he's on top!
Bartone looks gassed!
Talon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bartone is proving hard to escape from.
Bartone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Talon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartone looking for a guillotine here but Talon defends easily.
Bartone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Talon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bartone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Talon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bartone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Talon has managed to get both his arms back between Bartone's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartone keeping moving, preventing Talon from controlling successfully.
Bartone pushes a forearm under Talon's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Talon is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vince Bartone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yacoub Qura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordy Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Qura's entrance music is The Finest - MF Doom. A fine choice. Gordy Richardson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yacoub Qura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordy Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Qura.
Some wild striking there from Qura.
A swing and a miss from Richardson.
Richardson avoids a kick to the body.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Qura misses with a two punch combination.
Qura tries to bum rush Richardson with a series of wild strikes but Richardson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Qura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Qura looks to land a combination but Richardson avoids it well.
Qura tries to clinch up but Richardson circles away and keeps his distance.
Qura tries to clinch up but Richardson circles away and keeps his distance.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richardson slips a jab and a cross from Qura.
Richardson misses with a takedown attempt - Qura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Qura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Gordy Richardson has been cut.
Qura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Qura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Richardson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qura throws a nice looking combination but Richardson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Qura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richardson circles away quickly and effectively.
Qura misses with a wild combination.
Qura is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Qura is defended easily by Richardson.
Qura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richardson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yacoub Qura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Qura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Richardson lands a head shot.
Richardson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Qura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richardson avoids the head kick by Qura.
Qura gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Richardson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Richardson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson postures up in Qura's guard and throws a big left but Qura blocks it.
Richardson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qura is keeping the position for now.
Richardson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Richardson won't allow Qura to get back to his feet.
Richardson looking to pass the guard.
Richardson thows a big elbow that misses.
Richardson is fighting to break Qura's control of his arms but Qura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Qura clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qura stops a takedown attempt from Richardson.
Yacoub Qura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordy Richardson.
Qura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Richardson.
Richardson has Qura pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Qura manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Richardson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Qura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Qura feints and as Richardson raises his hands in defense, Qura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Qura stopping the sweep attempt from Richardson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Qura preventing the sweep.
Richardson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Qura controlling from the top position.
Qura won't allow Richardson to sweep him here.
Qura 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacoub Qura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gordy Richardson's cut.
That's time! Qura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Qura.
Qura looks to land a combination but Richardson avoids it well.
Qura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Richardson counters with a right hand to the body.
Qura throws a lazy right hand but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Richardson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Qura.
Richardson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Richardson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Richardson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Qura makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice combination there by Qura.
Richardson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Qura. Qura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qura tries to move into range but Richardson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Qura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richardson misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Richardson.
Some bone on bone action there as Richardson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Qura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Richardson.
Richardson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Qura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Qura missing with a left hand there. Richardson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Qura throws a right and a left that Richardson avoids nicely.
Richardson slips a jab and a cross from Qura.
Decent striking displayed by Richardson there.
Qura misses with a combination
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Richardson.
Qura shoots in but Richardson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yacoub Qura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qura is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Richardson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Qura sprawls well initially but Richardson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Qura wants to control but Richardson is keeping busy.
Qura controlling the position well.
Richardson wants to free his trapped foot but Qura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Qura is looking to escape.
Richardson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Qura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Qura is trying to stand back up but Richardson is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson working Qura over with strikes.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Richardson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Qura fails to land with a series of punches.
Richardson 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.
Richardson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Qura counters with an inside leg kick.
Qura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Qura misses with a double jab
and Richardson counters with a nice uppercut.
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Qura tries to clinch but Richardson moves out of range.
Qura is looking to slow Richardson down with leg kicks.
Qura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richardson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Qura on the side of the head.
Qura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Richardson's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Qura fails with a takedown attempt.
Richardson misses with the combination.
Qura scores with a three punch combo!
Richardson thuds his right hand into Qura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Qura slips under a jab.
Richardson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Qura.
Qura misses with a double jab.
Qura fails with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Qura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Qura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richardson.
Richardson leaves Qura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Qura fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordy Richardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gordy Richardson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Richardson with a hook.
Qura throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Qura fails to land with a series of punches.
Qura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a right hand to the body.
Qura slips a jab and a cross from Richardson.
Qura avoids the body shot from Richardson.
Qura stuffs the takedown attempt from Richardson. Richardson gets slowly back to his feet.
Qura misses with a wild combination.
Qura misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qura tries to clinch but Richardson moves out of range.
Richardson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Richardson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Qura.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Qura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Qura scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Richardson with a nice head shot there.
Richardson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Richardson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qura is keeping the position for now.
Qura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Qura keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully.
Qura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Qura wants to stand but Richardson is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Richardson lands with a nice body punch.
Yacoub Qura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Qura lands a jab-cross combination.
Qura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Qura lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Richardson backs up against the cage.
Richardson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Qura to score with a decent uppercut.
Richardson scores with a sloppy right hand. Qura should have avoided that one.
Richardson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Qura.
Qura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richardson.
Nice jab there from Richardson.
Decent striking displayed by Qura there.
Qura tries for a takedown but Richardson circles away easily
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yacoub Qura is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson looks to throw the jab but Qura is out of range.
Qura dives in and grabs Richardson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Richardson pushes down on Qura's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yacoub Qura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qura fails to land with a series of punches.
Richardson cracks Qura with an open hand slap.
Qura throws a series of punches but Richardson moves out of range.
Qura is looking to clinch.
Qura throws a chopping leg kick but Richardson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Qura misses with a wild combination.
Qura misses with a takedown attempt - Richardson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Qura with a poor takedown
and Richardson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Qura won't be happy with that.
Richardson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Qura wants to get back to his feet but Richardson drags him back down.
Qura wants to control but Richardson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qura is trying to improve his position.
Qura is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Qura tries to buck Richardson off but Richardson is having none of it.
Qura controls the position for a moment.
Richardson lands some shots froms side control.
Qura takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson taking a break here but Qura is having none of it and regains half guard.
Richardson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Qura's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordy Richardson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Richardson 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordy Richardson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tureil Vita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vita comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't No Rest For The Wicked - Cage The Elephant. Tureil Vita could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bart Simpson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tureil Vita!
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, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Simpson defending well as Vita loads up on a big left hand.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but Vita shows good takedown defense.
Vita looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simpson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simpson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Vita looks like he's trying to stand up.
Simpson is trying to control. Vita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simpson looks gassed!
Simpson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Simpson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vita misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vita is trying to stand back up but Simpson is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vita tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vita to the ground. Vita escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tureil Vita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Simpson.
Vita throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
Vita scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Simpson wants to control but Vita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Vita.
Simpson wants to control but Vita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vita seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Vita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vita really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simpson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vita's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vita's back!
Simpson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vita is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Vita is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vita controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Vita has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Vita grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Vita is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Vita showing good submission defense here.
Simpson has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Vita! Can he survive? No! He's out! Simpson gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bart Simpson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Norton!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leonardo looking for a takedown.
Leonardo has Norton pushed against the cage.
Leonardo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Leonardo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Norton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Leonardo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Norton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
Norton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Norton is trying to maintain a safe position but Leonardo gets an underhook and turns Norton into the cage.
Leonardo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Norton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Norton tries to break free but Leonardo pushes him back against the cage.
Norton landing knees to the head.
It looks like Leonardo has been cut.
Leonardo is breathing heavily.
Norton stalling in the clinch but Leonardo improves position.
Norton is pressed up against the cage. Leonardo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Norton down to the mat. Norton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Norton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leonardo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norton avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Norton.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Norton tries to clinch up.
Norton lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Leonardo crumples to the floor! Norton milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Travis Norton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Roc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuzma Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Roc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kuzma Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roc.
Roc gets the takedown into side control.
Roc swings around for an armbar but Fedorov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Roc's guard.
Fedorov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roc has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fedorov has managed to get both his arms back between Roc's legs - danger averted.
Fedorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fedorov thows a big elbow that misses.
Fedorov advances to half guard.
Fedorov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fedorov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roc wants to improve his position but Fedorov is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roc is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fedorov in particular looking to stall.
Fedorov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fedorov is keen to just control but Roc is a slippery customer.
Fedorov trying to mount his opponent but Roc defends it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fedorov stuffs the takedown.
Roc avoids a kick to the body.
Roc shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fedorov defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Roc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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.
Roc shoots in looking for a takedown. Fedorov tries to sprawl out of it but Roc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fedorov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jay Roc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov tries to clinch but Roc is having none of it.
Fedorov looks to land a body kick but Roc moved away.
Fedorov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fedorov swivels and escapes.
Roc scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Roc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fedorov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roc is breathing heavily.
Fedorov manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov gets back to full guard.
Roc would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fedorov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Roc wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fedorov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fedorov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Roc can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Roc defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fedorov.
Fedorov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roc is bucking up trying to escape but Fedorov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fedorov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roc gets back to half guard.
Roc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roc looking for submissions off his back.
Fedorov working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jay Roc will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A clash of legs there as Roc blocks the low kick.
Fedorov tries a head kick but it misses.
Roc tries for a takedown but Fedorov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roc is defended easily by Fedorov.
Roc shoots in looking for a takedown. Fedorov tries to sprawl out of it but Roc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fedorov 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 Jay Roc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roc fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fedorov avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fedorov. That's going to slow Roc down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roc is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fedorov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fedorov avoids a kick to the body.
Fedorov throws a lazy body kick
and Roc counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roc.
Fedorov working a defensive guard here.
Fedorov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Roc puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Roc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fedorov trying to control but Roc postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov tries to roll over but Roc keeps him under control.
Roc looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fedorov tries to roll over but Roc keeps him under control.
Roc is trying to work for a kimura but Fedorov is defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Fedorov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Fedorov. No joy for Roc on that attempt.
Fedorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fedorov misses with a wild body shot.
Fedorov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roc.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch but Roc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fedorov gets a clinch.
Fedorov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fedorov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fedorov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fedorov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roc fails with the takedown.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch but Roc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roc avoids the head kick by Fedorov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fedorov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fedorov counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jay Roc will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Fedorov throws a push kick but Roc slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick from Fedorov.
Roc tries to clinch up.
Roc closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fedorov tries to improve position but can't.
Fedorov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roc prevents Fedorov from improving his position.
Roc looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fedorov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fedorov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roc thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fedorov wants to sweep but no luck.
Fedorov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roc's guard.
Fedorov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roc looking for a triangle here. Fedorov is fighting it but it looks tight! Roc pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fedorov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jay Roc!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hale Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesley comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Go to Sleep. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Timmy Wesley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hale Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesley dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Wesley throws a big shot that misses.
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez swinging wilding here.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Hale Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wesley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that Wesley avoids nicely.
Wesley slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Wesley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Hale Hernandez has been cut.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wesley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wesley.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Wesley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley fails to land the takedown.
Wesley shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense.
Hernandez throws a combination that misses
and Wesley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hernandez looks gassed!
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez misses with a double jab.
Wesley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
Wesley looks for a takedown but Hernandez sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timmy Wesley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Hernandez misses with a double jab
and Wesley counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Wesley avoids them all with ease.
A nice combination there by Wesley.
Wesley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wesley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Wesley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesley looks to land a combination. Hernandez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesley looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Wesley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hernandez as he jumps to the side.
Wesley throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Wesley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez 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.
Hernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Wesley.
Wesley lands with a nice combination. Hernandez backs away looking to recover.
Hernandez tries to bum rush Wesley with a series of wild strikes but Wesley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wesley lands with a hook. Hernandez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wesley slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Wesley misses with the combination.
Wesley misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.
Wesley swinging wilding here.
Wesley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Wesley.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wesley!
Wesley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hernandez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wesley counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez is being controlled here.
Wesley wants to stand but Hernandez is controlling his arm.
Wesley sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hernandez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hernandez tries to escape but Wesley is in control.
The ground and pound from Wesley seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Wesley.
Wesley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hernandez, who protects the arm well.
Hernandez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hernandez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wesley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wesley with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Wesley.
Hernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wesley counters with a series of strikes. Hernandez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wesley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez decides to stand back up.
Hernandez scores with a nice right hand.
Wesley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Wesley moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Wesley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hale Hernandez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Wesley avoids them all with ease.
Hernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wesley's waist but Wesley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hernandez off to one side.
Good shot there by Wesley.
That has opened up Hale Hernandez's cut even more.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown.
Wesley throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
Hernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wesley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wesley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wesley feints and as Hernandez raises his hands in defense, Wesley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wesley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wesley trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wesley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hernandez is proving hard to escape from.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Wesley tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hernandez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wesley is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wesley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez wants to stand up but Wesley is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hernandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Wesley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wesley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wesley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wesley slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Wesley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
Timmy Wesley is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Wesley swinging wilding here.
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.
Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wesley.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown attempt from Wesley. Wesley gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timmy Wesley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez misses with a double jab.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Wesley misses with a double jab
and Hernandez counters with a three punch combo that has Wesley backing up. Wesley nods at Hernandez to acknowledge the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Wesley.
Timmy Wesley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
Wesley scores with a jab.
Hernandez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wesley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wesley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hernandez as he jumps to the side.
Wesley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wesley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wesley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wesley counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Wesley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hernandez throws a shot to the body.
Wesley jabs at Hernandez's body.
Hernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wesley counters with a left and a right that stings Hernandez.
Hernandez has a takedown stuffed.
Wesley shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hernandez throws a combination that misses
and Wesley counters with a three punch combo that has Hernandez backing up. Hernandez nods at Wesley to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesley throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wesley.
Jab, jab by Wesley - just one landing.
Hernandez works over Wesley's head and body with a nice combination.
Wesley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hernandez misses with a double jab
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wesley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hernandez's head backwards.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wesley misses with a few strikes there.
Wesley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
Wesley misses with a double jab.
Wesley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hernandez tries to bum rush Wesley with a series of wild strikes but Wesley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wesley is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wesley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Wesley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hale Hernandez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wesley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wesley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wesley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wesley misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez lands with a nice combination. Wesley backs away looking to recover.
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Wesley misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely.
Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wesley.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wesley circles away quickly and effectively.
Wesley throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Hernandez misses with a combination
and Wesley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Wesley ducks under and follows up with a left that Wesley also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wesley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hernandez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wesley misses the body punch
and Hernandez counters with a single leg into guard. Wesley didn't expect that.
Wesley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hernandez passes into side control.
Hernandez decides to stand back up.
Wesley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hernandez misses with a double jab
and Wesley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Wesley ducks under and follows up with a left that Wesley also avoids with ease.
Wesley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wesley shoots for a takedown but Hernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Wesley moves out of range.
Wesley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hernandez in his tracks.
Wesley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wesley throws a combination. Hernandez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hernandez slips a straight right by Wesley.
Wesley throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hernandez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wesley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wesley circles away quickly and effectively.
Hernandez scores with a three punch combo!
Wesley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez tries to clinch up but Wesley circles away and keeps his distance.
Wesley throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hernandez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
Wesley misses with the combination.
Hernandez falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Wesley to counter with a crisp jab.
Wesley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wesley looks to land a combination but Hernandez avoids it well.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wesley throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez counters with a three punch combo that has Wesley backing up. Wesley nods at Hernandez to acknowledge the strikes.
Wesley fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wesley misses with a double jab.
Hernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wesley misses the jab.
Hernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Wesley ducks under and follows up with a left that Wesley also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.
Wesley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hernandez pinned against the cage. Hernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Wesley.
Hernandez throws a combination that misses
and Wesley counters with a nice uppercut.
Wesley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wesley misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Wesley does no damage.
Wesley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernandez counters with a series of strikes. Wesley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wesley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernandez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wesley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wesley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hale Hernandez really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hale Hernandez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Hernandez as Wesley shoots in.
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wesley circles away quickly and effectively.
Wesley dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Wesley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wesley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hernandez counters with a two punch combo.
Wesley shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hernandez tries to bum rush Wesley with a series of wild strikes but Wesley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hernandez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wesley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timmy Wesley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez throws a combination. Wesley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley lands an overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hernandez.
Wesley's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wesley duly obliges.
Hernandez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wesley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wesley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hernandez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Wesley does no damage.
Hernandez misses with a combination
and Wesley counters with a straight right hand.
Wesley dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Wesley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hernandez is fending him off so far but Wesley persists. Nope, Hernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
Hernandez misses with a double jab.
Hernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wesley, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesley misses with a wild combination.
Wesley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wesley.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Wesley.
Hernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hernandez looks to land a combination but Wesley avoids it well.
Hernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wesley misses with a few strikes there.
Hernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wesley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez misses with a combination
and Wesley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wesley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a nice body shot.
Wesley misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wesley.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wesley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wesley fails to land with a series of punches.
Wesley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a series of strikes. Wesley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wesley closes the distance and clinches up with Hernandez, looking for a takedown. Wesley pushes Hernandez against the cage but Hernandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hernandez throws a one two combo.
Wesley misses with a two punch combination.
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.
Wesley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wesley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wesley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wesley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wesley misses with a takedown attempt - Hernandez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Wesley.
Hernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wesley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
Wesley throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Hernandez misses with a double jab
and Wesley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez looks to land a combination. Wesley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wesley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesley moves away.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hale Hernandez dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Hale Hernandez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hernandez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wesley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hernandez pinned against the cage. Hernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hernandez misses with a double jab
and Wesley counters with a one-two to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Hernandez scores with a four punch combination!
Wesley misses with a combination
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernandez slips a straight right by Wesley.
Wesley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Wesley ducks under and follows up with a left that Wesley also avoids with ease.
Wesley scores with a one two! Hernandez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wesley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
Hernandez misses with the combination.
Wesley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hernandez swivels and escapes.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Wesley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wesley shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Wesley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timmy Wesley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wesley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hernandez somewhat.
Hernandez misses with a double jab.
Hernandez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but Wesley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wesley takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wesley.
Wesley misses with a double jab.
Wesley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Wesley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wesley misses with a few strikes there.
Hernandez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wesley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
Wesley misses with a combination
and Hernandez counters with a three punch combo that has Wesley backing up. Wesley nods at Hernandez to acknowledge the strikes.
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wesley.
Nice sprawl there from Wesley as Hernandez shoots in.
Hernandez misses with a double jab
and Wesley counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernandez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wesley.
Wesley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Wesley misses with a body kick.
Hernandez misses with a double jab
and Wesley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wesley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernandez counters with a series of strikes. Wesley will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesley shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hernandez misses with a double jab
and Wesley counters with a three punch combo that has Hernandez backing up. Hernandez nods at Wesley to acknowledge the strikes.
Hernandez shoots for a double leg takedown but Wesley sprawls well. He's pushed Hernandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hernandez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wesley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
Wesley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernandez scores with a three punch combo!
Wesley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wesley looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.
Wesley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
A punch combination from Wesley misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt - Wesley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Wesley does no damage.
Wesley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hernandez misses with a combination
and Wesley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wesley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wesley tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez throws a combination. Wesley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hernandez swinging wilding here.
A jab lands there for Wesley.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wesley with a hook.
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez misses with a double jab
and Wesley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hale Hernandez.
I think Hernandez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hale Hernandez!
Hale Hernandez is the new light heavyweight champion!
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