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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Youssef Hadji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giani Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadji comes to the cage accompanied by The National Anthem of Morocco. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Youssef Hadji!
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, Giani Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Hadji shoots in but Suarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Suarez stalks Hadji and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hadji's face. Hadji staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Youssef Hadji has been cut.
Suarez misses with a wild combination.
Suarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suarez connects with a crisp jab.
Hadji moves into range and clinches up with Suarez.
Hadji changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Suarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hadji throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suarez takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Giani Suarez has been cut.
Suarez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hadji to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hadji stops Suarez from standing up.
Suarez trying to control the position.
Suarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hadji.
Suarez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hadji has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez tries to buck Hadji off but Hadji is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hadji trying to control the position but Suarez is working away.
The referee asks Hadji politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hadji prefers to stall for the moment though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Suarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Youssef Hadji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadji blocks a head kick by Suarez.
Suarez lands with an overhand left.
Hadji fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hadji is breathing heavily.
Hadji misses with a leg kick.
Suarez throws a series of punches but Hadji avoids them all with ease.
Hadji misses with a head kick.
Suarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Suarez misses with a combination
and Hadji counters with a left and a right that stings Suarez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Suarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Suarez.
Hadji will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Suarez works over Hadji's head and body with a nice combination.
Hadji is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Suarez and Hadji falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Suarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Giani Suarez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between tom booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kak Sandwich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, tom booker!
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, Kak Sandwich!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
booker drives through with a takedown into guard.
booker stands up and waves to Sandwich to follow him.
Sandwich tries to clinch there but booker circles away.
Sandwich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sandwich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sandwich moves in looking to clinch but booker pushes him off.
booker lands with a shot to the body.
Sandwich closes the distance and clinches.
Sandwich has booker pressed against the cage, preventing booker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sandwich tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sandwich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from booker.
booker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sandwich with a knee to the head.
Sandwich lands a nice knee to the body.
Sandwich crunches a lovely knee into booker's ribcage.
booker is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
booker missing with knees to the body.
Sandwich tries to land a knee to the head but booker blocks with his arms.
booker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sandwich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tom booker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandwich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
booker is trying to drag Sandwich to the mat but Sandwich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sandwich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sandwich takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandwich.
Sandwich lands an elbow inside.
Sandwich lands a nice knee to the body.
booker fails to pull guard.
Sandwich using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sandwich connects with a nasty looking knee right to booker's face.
Sandwich with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sandwich.
Sandwich landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Sandwich.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sandwich.
Sandwich breaks from the clinch.
booker shoots in and drives through. Sandwich sprawls well.
Sandwich swats away the attempt to clinch by booker.
Sandwich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and booker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sandwich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
booker tries to pull guard but Sandwich holds him up against the cage and eventually booker drops back down to his feet.
booker pulls guard.
Sandwich wants to stand but booker is controlling his posture from full guard.
booker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandwich tries to stand but booker is controlling from the bottom.
Sandwich tries to free his leg and advance position but booker is retaining full guard.
Sandwich wanted to stand there but booker had control of the position.
Sandwich looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sandwich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sandwich closes the distance but booker moves to the side
and booker counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kak Sandwich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
booker throws an overhand right that lands on Sandwich's shoulder, as Sandwich tries to avoid the shot.
booker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
booker dives in and grabs Sandwich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sandwich pushes down on booker's head and hops out.
Sandwich wants to clinch
and booker counters by clinching up.
Sandwich gets underhooks to prevent booker's takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
booker decides to pull guard.
Sandwich has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of booker is proving hard to escape from.
Sandwich looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kak Sandwich will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sandwich throws a head kick that misses
and booker counters with a stiff right hand.
Sandwich scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
booker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sandwich's half guard.
Sandwich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with booker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
booker is trying for a kimura here. Sandwich looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! booker wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). tom booker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Wright has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Wright!
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, Jon Harris!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris avoids the head kick by Wright.
Wright throws a body kick that misses.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harris swivels and escapes.
Wright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harris circles away.
Harris scores with a takedown into Wright's guard.
Wright looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Harris puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wright is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nice uppercut there from Harris.
Wright with a poor takedown
and Harris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wright defending well though.
Wright tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
Wright is working hard here to advance position.
Harris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wright wants to get back to full guard but Harris has passed into side control.
Wright really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wright is bucking up trying to escape but Harris cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Harris controlling from the full mount.
Wright is looking to improve his position but Harris isn't that keen on the idea.
Harris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harris landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright regains half guard.
Harris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wright sees it coming and defends easily.
Wright wants to sweep but Harris has passed to side control!
Wright is looking to reverse the position.
Wright sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Wright gets back to full guard.
Wright is looking to sweep but instead, Harris has passed into half guard.
Wright gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harris wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Harris throwing strikes but missing.
Harris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wright has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Harris has passed into side control.
Harris working away.
Harris looks up at the clock and then as Wright takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harris smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Harris in side control, throwing shots but Wright defends.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Harris 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.
Wright goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Harris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wright wants to control but Harris passes easily into half guard.
Wright gets full guard.
Wright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wright working for a triangle but Harris defends it easily.
Wright throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Harris escapes and throws Wright's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
Wright manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is looking to improve his position.
Wright is defending against the submission attempts here by Harris.
Wright regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wright controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
Wright wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Wright controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
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.
Harris won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harris feints and as Wright raises his hands in defense, Harris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Harris is proving a slippery customer.
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harris pushes down on Wright's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jon Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Harris working Wright over with strikes.
Harris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harris is thwarting Wright's attempts to control the position.
Wright regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris 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.
Harris won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wright has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
Wright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harris slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Harris wants to take a breather but Wright manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Harris.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harris advances to half guard.
Harris content to control rather than advance.
Wright is looking to get back to full guard here but Harris has managed to pass to side control instead.
Wright sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wright takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Harris scores with a takedown into Wright's guard.
Wright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wright looking for a sweep. Not yet Wright, not yet.
Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard.
Wright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wright has gone for a leg lock! Harris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wright's guard.
Wright wants to control the position but Harris says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Harris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wright wants to improve his position but Harris is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Harris is keen to just control but Wright is a slippery customer.
Harris is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wright!
Wright really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wright slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Harris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wright defending well though.
Wright is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wright is looking to improve his position.
Wright tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Harris has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking to secure an arm triangle but Wright defends it well.
Wright can't escape the position.
Wright regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Harris prevents Wright from improving his position.
Wright actively working from the bottom here.
Wright is refusing to be controlled, as Harris sits in half guard.
Harris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harris trying to control from half guard but Wright is working away.
Wright regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wright is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Harris preventing the sweep.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Nate Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jon Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wright wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Wright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harris 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cory Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenord Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lenord Marshall struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Lenord Marshall is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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218 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cory Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenord Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Allen as he jumps to the side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Allen.
Lenord Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marshall is defended easily by Allen.
Marshall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marshall looks gassed!
Allen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Marshall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cory Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenord Marshall.
Allen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Allen as he jumps to the side.
Marshall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allen.
Allen works Marshall's body with a nice hook.
Marshall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Allen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marshall's hands.
Marshall is trying desperately to land a takedown but Allen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Marshall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Allen pushes down on Marshall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Allen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Allen wants to pass to mount but Marshall is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Allen.
Allen slips a nice elbow through Marshall's hands, connecting with Marshall's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen wants to pass the guard but Marshall is defending well.
Marshall trying to control from the bottom.
Allen stands up and beckons Marshall to join him on the feet.
Allen lands a lovely overhand right.
Marshall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Allen.
Allen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Allen lands in his opponent's guard.
Allen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Allen throwing strikes from guard but Marshall blocks nicely.
Allen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marshall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marshall has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall throwing strikes from guard but Allen blocks nicely.
Allen 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.
Allen is adopting a defensive guard.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Allen pulls Marshall in close to his closed guard and prevents Marshall from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall won't allow Allen to get back to his feet.
Allen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marshall on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allen keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Marshall doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Allen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Allen lands a body shot.
Marshall slips a jab and a cross from Allen.
Allen throws a combination. Marshall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Allen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donk. Allen catches Marshall right on the button with a cross.
Allen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Allen!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good leg kick by Allen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Allen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Allen connects with a crisp jab.
Marshall is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Allen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen works over Marshall's head and body with a nice combination.
Allen lands a jab-cross combination.
Marshall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Allen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marshall takes a step back to recover.
Good standup being displayed there by Allen as he connects with a hook.
Allen lands a two punch combo.
Allen tests Marshall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marshall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Allen.
Allen looks to land a combination. Marshall sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A chopping leg kick lands by Allen.
Allen works Marshall's body with a nice hook.
Allen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Allen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Allen lands with a kick to the temple. Marshall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Allen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body punch from Allen.
Cory Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marshall can do to turn this around?
Allen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marshall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Allen advances to half guard.
Marshall actively working from the bottom here.
Allen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marshall defends it well.
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Allen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marshall has time to react.
Allen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marshall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Allen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Marshall!
Allen raining down shots from the mount!
Allen landing shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allen controlling from mount.
Marshall bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Allen dominated that second round.
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!
Allen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Allen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marshall working to try and regain half guard.
Marshall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cory Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Allen is controlling well.
Allen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Allen wants to work for an arm triangle but Marshall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marshall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen is keen to just control but Marshall is a slippery customer.
Marshall trying to control from the bottom.
Allen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Marshall tries for a takedown but Allen circles away easily
and Allen counters with a single leg into guard. Marshall didn't expect that.
Allen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Marshall has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Allen is looking to defend but Marshall has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Allen! Marshall pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Allen taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lenord Marshall!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cross Dresser (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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25
212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Richards!
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, Cross Dresser!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dresser misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Dresser.
Richards swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dresser counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Richards throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richards tries to bum rush Dresser with a series of wild strikes but Dresser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richards throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Richards throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dresser sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dresser slips under a jab.
Dresser is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Richards.
Dresser misses with a combination
and Richards counters with a left and a right that stings Dresser.
Richards throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dresser counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dresser cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Barry Richards has been cut.
A combination from Dresser does no damage.
Richards throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dresser makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Richards is breathing heavily.
Dresser swinging wilding here.
Dresser throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Richards to counter with a crisp jab.
Dresser throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Richards throws a hook but Dresser blocks it.
Dresser throws a series of punches but Richards avoids them all with ease.
Dresser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dresser misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dresser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dresser throws a combination that misses
and Richards counters with a nice body shot.
Dresser looks to land a combination but Richards avoids it well.
Richards throws a sloppy body shot
and Dresser counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dresser throws a right and a left that Richards avoids nicely.
Dresser scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Dresser misses with the combination.
Dresser misses with a double jab
and Richards makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dresser looks to land a combination but Richards avoids it well.
Dresser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dresser lands a lovely overhand right.
Dresser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Richards misses with a double jab.
Richards takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dresser throws a combination that misses
and Richards counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice shot by Dresser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dresser scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dresser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dresser misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dresser scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dresser throws a nice looking combination but Richards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dresser throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.
Dresser throws a series of strikes that have Richards backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cross Dresser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Richards's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dresser thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Dresser does no damage.
Dresser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dresser misses with a wild combination.
Dresser showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richards misses with a combination
and Dresser counters with a three punch combo that has Richards backing up. Richards nods at Dresser to acknowledge the strikes.
Barry Richards's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dresser misses with a combination
and Richards counters with a series of strikes. Dresser will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dresser misses with a wild combination.
Dresser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Richards lands a nice hook to Dresser's body. Dresser takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dresser misses with a combination
and Richards counters with a left and a right that stings Dresser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dresser misses with a wild combination.
Richards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dresser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dresser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Richards counters with a three punch combo that has Dresser backing up. Dresser nods at Richards to acknowledge the strikes.
Dresser misses with a double jab.
Dresser throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Dresser, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dresser throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barry Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dresser misses with a double jab.
Dresser slips a jab and a cross from Richards.
Dresser lands a nice shot to the body.
Dresser throws a combination that misses
and Richards counters with a nice uppercut.
Dresser fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dresser throws a series of punches but Richards moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dresser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dresser misses with a combination
and Richards counters with a series of strikes. Dresser will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dresser throws a combination. Richards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dresser throws a series of strikes that have Richards backpedaling.
Barry Richards's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dresser lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richards circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice combination there by Dresser.
Richards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dresser.
Richards avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cross Dresser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barry Richards's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Richards with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dresser to score with a decent uppercut.
Richards throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dresser connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dresser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Richards counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Richards.
Richards throws an overhand right that lands on Dresser's shoulder, as Dresser tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richards throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dresser misses with a combination
and Richards counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dresser throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Richards counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dresser just misses with a punch to the body.
Dresser throws a lazy right hand but Richards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dresser lands a nice hook to Richards's body. Richards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dresser just misses with a punch to the body.
Richards misses with a combination
and Dresser counters with a right hand to the body.
Dresser throws a right and a left that Richards avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dresser swings for the body but Richards moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Dresser.
Richards throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Dresser to counter with a crisp jab.
Dresser fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dresser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Richards counters with a two punch combo.
Dresser just misses with a punch to the body.
Dresser cracks Richards with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Richards slips a jab and a cross from Dresser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Dresser does no damage.
Richards throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dresser counters with a series of strikes. Richards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dresser throws a series of punches but Richards moves out of range.
Richards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dresser.
Cross Dresser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Richards drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dresser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Richards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dresser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dresser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richards swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dresser counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Richards thinking.
Some wild striking there from Dresser.
Richards takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barry Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richards is looking to wear down Dresser with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dresser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Richards slips a jab and a cross from Dresser.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Richards might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Richards misses with a combination
and Dresser counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Richards thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cross Dresser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dresser 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cross Dresser!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Longhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Paint It Black By The Rolling Stones. Tommy Knox will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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21
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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20
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludwig Longhorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Knox!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Longhorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Longhorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Longhorn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Longhorn wants to pass to mount but Knox is defending the position.
Longhorn is keen to just control but Knox is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longhorn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knox defends it well.
Knox is trying to maintain the position but Longhorn is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox looks like he's trying to stand up.
Longhorn is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Knox reverses the position - he's now on top in Longhorn's guard.
Knox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Longhorn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knox has managed to get both his arms back between Longhorn's legs - danger averted.
Knox wants to control from the top but Longhorn keeps moving.
Longhorn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Longhorn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Longhorn is breathing heavily.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Longhorn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knox trying to control but Longhorn is working from the bottom.
Knox scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Longhorn looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.
Knox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Longhorn keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a big right hand that misses.
Knox landing some decent shots from guard.
Longhorn 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.
Knox wanted to stand there but Longhorn had control of the position.
Knox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knox is working Longhorn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Longhorn working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily.
Longhorn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Knox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knox content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knox working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knox decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Longhorn, up you get!
Longhorn shoots in but Knox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Longhorn's head back.
Longhorn slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Longhorn's shoulder, as Longhorn tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Longhorn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Jab from Knox.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Longhorn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Longhorn trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox looking for a sweep. Not yet Knox, not yet.
Longhorn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Longhorn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longhorn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Knox is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Knox has escaped and now he's on top!
Knox throwing strikes but missing.
Longhorn wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
Knox stands up and waves to Longhorn to follow him.
Knox throws a series of punches but Longhorn avoids them all with ease.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Longhorn.
Knox tries to buck Longhorn off but Longhorn is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox is trying to control Longhorn's posture but Longhorn avoids it.
Longhorn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Longhorn working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longhorn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Longhorn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Longhorn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Knox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Knox manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ground and pound from Knox.
Knox wants to free his trapped foot but Longhorn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Knox lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Knox.
Knox is trying to work for a kimura but Longhorn is defending well.
Knox is looking to take a break and control but Longhorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Longhorn defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Longhorn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Longhorn moves away from the strike by Knox.
Longhorn avoids the body shot from Knox.
Longhorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Longhorn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Longhorn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Knox is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Knox and Longhorn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Longhorn tries for a kimura but Knox is defending well.
Longhorn trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longhorn swings around for an armbar but Knox sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Longhorn's guard.
Knox postures up and lands a big shot to Longhorn's brow.
Knox looking to pass the guard.
Knox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knox is working Longhorn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knox lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Longhorn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knox defends it easily.
Knox chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox passes Longhorn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Knox lands strikes from half guard.
Knox stands up from half guard.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knox throws a right hand that Longhorn ducks under and follows up with a left that Longhorn also avoids with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Longhorn.
Longhorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Longhorn dodges the punch combination from Knox.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Longhorn is defended easily by Knox.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longhorn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
Longhorn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Longhorn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knox was covering up waiting for the punch and Longhorn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Longhorn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Knox looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Knox looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Knox!
Sloppy strikes there by Knox.
Tommy Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox trying to control the position but Longhorn is working away.
Knox scoring with punches and elbows.
Longhorn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knox controlling the position.
Longhorn is looking for a sweep.
Ludwig Longhorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Longhorn struggling a bit here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Longhorn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knox 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Knox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pusha T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Leshley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leshley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I am the Dominator kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pusha T!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bobby Leshley!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
T misses with a jab, cross combination.
T lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leshley circles away quickly and effectively.
A right-left combo lands from T.
It looks like Bobby Leshley has been cut.
T goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leshley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Leshley working the head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leshley cracks T with a big right hand but T just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
T tries to escape but Leshley is in control.
Leshley lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Leshley just content to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Leshley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear T down.
Leshley landing a few strikes.
Leshley lands a few punches from side control.
T wants to get back to his feet.
Leshley looks up at the clock and then as T takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leshley smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
T takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leshley scoring with punches and elbows.
T is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Leshley has just dragged him back down to the mat.
T is working to avoid the ground and pound but Leshley connects with a decent elbow.
Leshley works to advance to full mount. T defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
T keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
T is trying to stand.
T is trying to escape the mount.
T is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
T is breathing heavily.
Leshley raining down shots from the mount!
T on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if T tries to get out of the position.
T taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leshley scoring with strikes but T is staying in there.
Leshley content just to control the position here.
T really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leshley lands a nice shot to the head.
Leshley is landing with some decent strikes but T is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Leshley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Leshley lands a heavy shot. That's hurt T! Leshley sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless T and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Leshley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Strides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dioxippus Nikolaidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolaidis has chosen Animal Collective - My Girls as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Strides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dioxippus Nikolaidis!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strides tries to clinch but Nikolaidis moves out of range.
Dioxippus Nikolaidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikolaidis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strides takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strides fails to land with a series of punches.
Strides pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nikolaidis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strides is looking to chop away at Nikolaidis's legs.
Strides has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Ethan Strides has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strides is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nikolaidis throws a series of punches but Strides avoids them all with ease.
Nikolaidis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strides.
Nikolaidis lands the left hand.
Strides is rocked!
Strides tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikolaidis fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Nikolaidis.
Oh Strides is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikolaidis is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Strides flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Strides is out cold! Nikolaidis holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dioxippus Nikolaidis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack comes into the arena with Ain't no Rest for the Wicked blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Randy Tyler enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Mack - just one landing.
Mack shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mack walks into a straight right hand from Tyler.
Mack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyler swivels and escapes.
Tyler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mack is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyler feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mack sprawling to the canvas! Mack rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tyler finish him?!
Oh Mack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mack lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tyler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tyler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tyler misses with a hook. Mack ducked under it nicely.
Mack has a takedown stuffed.
Mack seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyler swivels and escapes.
Johnny Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyler.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mack.
Tyler throws a shot from downtown. Mack moves away and avoids it.
Mack swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mack misses with a body shot.
Mack fails to land the takedown.
Mack seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Tyler shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Mack is backing up but Tyler catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Mack covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Tyler Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Tyler!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trujillo Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Youngblood has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Greek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trujillo Youngblood!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Greek, right into the meat.
Youngblood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Greek misses with a body shot.
Youngblood blocks a jab.
Greek throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Youngblood throws a series of punches but Greek moves out of range.
Youngblood misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Youngblood misses with a wild body shot.
Greek loads up on a big right hand but Youngblood slips the punch.
Youngblood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greek moves away.
Greek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Youngblood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Youngblood just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Greek, as that shot connected.
Greek throws a head kick but Youngblood moves out of range.
Youngblood lands a body shot.
Greek is looking to clinch.
Greek throws an overhand right that lands on Youngblood's shoulder, as Youngblood tries to avoid the shot.
Youngblood is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Greek rather than just go for the knockout.
Youngblood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to de liver by Greek. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Youngblood misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Youngblood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Youngblood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greek circles away quickly and effectively.
Greek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Youngblood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Youngblood moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Youngblood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Greek darts in and clinches Youngblood up against the cage.
Greek trying to land knees to the body.
Greek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Youngblood digs a right hand underneath Greek's ribcage. Greek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Greek has Youngblood pressed against the cage, preventing Youngblood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Youngblood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Greek has a couple of punches blocked by Youngblood.
Youngblood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Greek is breathing heavily.
Greek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Youngblood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Youngblood.
Youngblood lands with a right to the head.
Youngblood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Youngblood breaks from the clinch.
Youngblood throws a nice looking combination but Greek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Youngblood lands a with a good body shot.
Youngblood digs a good body shot into Greek's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Greek misses.
Youngblood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Youngblood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greek ducks right into an uppercut from Youngblood.
Youngblood fails to land with a series of punches.
Youngblood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greek doesn't seem bothered though.
Youngblood cracks a nice hook into Greek's ribs.
Youngblood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Youngblood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greek moves away.
Some wild striking there from Youngblood.
Youngblood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Youngblood cracks Greek with an open hand slap.
Youngblood misses the shot to the body.
Greek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Youngblood to score with a decent uppercut.
Youngblood lands a nice hook to Greek's body. Greek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Youngblood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Youngblood lands a jab-cross combination.
Youngblood lands a nice looking body shot.
Youngblood scores with a hook to the body. Greek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Left hook, right uppercut from Youngblood.
Greek tries to clinch but Youngblood moves out of range.
Youngblood scores with a body shot.
Youngblood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greek takes one on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Youngblood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Greek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Youngblood connects with a body shot.
Youngblood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Youngblood connects with a body shot.
Youngblood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Youngblood cracks a nice hook into Greek's ribs.
The Greek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Youngblood lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Youngblood lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Youngblood lands a right hook to the body.
Youngblood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Youngblood just misses with a punch to the body.
Youngblood throws a combination. Greek tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Youngblood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Youngblood getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Youngblood scores with a jab to the body.
Youngblood lands a body shot.
Greek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Youngblood stuns Greek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Youngblood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Youngblood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Youngblood throws out a powerful jab.
Youngblood lands a lovely overhand right.
Greek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut lands for Youngblood. That snapped Greek's head back.
Youngblood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Greek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Greek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Youngblood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Greek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Youngblood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Greek had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Youngblood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Youngblood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Greek on the side of the head.
Youngblood thuds a left hand into Greek's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Youngblood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Youngblood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greek doesn't seem bothered though.
Youngblood scores with a jab. Greek acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Greek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Youngblood lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trujillo Youngblood dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Greek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Youngblood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Greek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Youngblood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Youngblood scores with a body shot.
Youngblood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Youngblood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Youngblood lands a body shot.
Youngblood lands a jab to Greek's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Youngblood lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Youngblood does no damage.
Youngblood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greek at a distance.
Youngblood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trujillo Youngblood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Youngblood lands a two punch combo.
Youngblood lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Youngblood.
A cross from Youngblood lands.
Youngblood lands a with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Youngblood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Greek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circle momentarily. Youngblood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Youngblood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Greek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Youngblood - just one landing.
Youngblood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Youngblood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Youngblood scores with a one two! Greek had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Youngblood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Youngblood connects with a body shot.
The Greek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greek throws a hook to the side of Youngblood's head but Youngblood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Youngblood.
Greek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Greek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Youngblood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greek at a distance.
Greek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Youngblood closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheers as Youngblood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Greek doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to de liver by Youngblood. Beautiful body shot.
Youngblood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Youngblood throws a series of strikes that have Greek backpedaling.
Greek is rocked!
Youngblood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Youngblood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Greek walks into a stiff left hand from Youngblood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood lands a lovely overhand right.
Youngblood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greek.
Youngblood cracks Greek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Greek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Youngblood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greek seems to have got his legs back now.
Danga de danga de dang - Youngblood scores with a four punch combination!
Greek moves forwards but Youngblood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Youngblood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greek doesn't seem bothered though.
Youngblood lands a jab to Greek's midsection.
Youngblood misses with a wild combination.
Youngblood scores with a body shot.
Greek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Greek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Youngblood avoids the head kick by Greek.
Greek dodges the punch combination from Youngblood.
Greek slips a jab and a cross from Youngblood.
Youngblood jabs at Greek's body.
Youngblood throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Greek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Youngblood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood with a jab.
Youngblood misses with a wild body shot.
Greek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Youngblood jabs at Greek's body.
Youngblood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Youngblood connects with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Youngblood!
Youngblood lands a nice shot to the body.
Greek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Youngblood jabs at Greek's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Youngblood as he connects with a hook.
Greek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Youngblood works over Greek's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Youngblood. That snapped Greek's head back.
Greek tries to clinch but Youngblood moves out of range.
Greek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Youngblood slips under a jab.
Youngblood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Greek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood with a nice cross.
Youngblood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Youngblood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greek manages to avoid it.
A shot to de liver by Youngblood. Beautiful body shot.
Youngblood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Youngblood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice cross by Youngblood.
Youngblood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Youngblood lands a slapping body shot.
Greek has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Youngblood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greek at a distance.
Youngblood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Youngblood lands a jab to the nose.
Youngblood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Youngblood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Greek walks into a jab.
Greek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Youngblood checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trujillo Youngblood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Youngblood lands a nice looking body shot.
Youngblood cracks a nice hook into Greek's ribs.
Youngblood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Youngblood scores with a jab to the head.
Youngblood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Youngblood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Youngblood lands a hook that stumbles Greek back into the cage. Youngblood follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Greek to the canvas! Youngblood pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Greek has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Trujillo Youngblood!
Trujillo Youngblood is the new welterweight champion!
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