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DFFD 6- Sunday Night Fights PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Bross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and przemas michal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bross's entrance music is Jamelia - Superstar. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Bross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, przemas michal!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bross throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bross works over michal's head and body with a nice combination.
Bross throws a series of strikes that have michal backpedaling.
Bross works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A lazy left from Bross finds it's target.
Lars Bross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bross works the jab nicely.
Bross fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches michal on the side of the head.
Bross has taken the fight to the clinch.
michal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bross has michal pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bross pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending michal tumbling to the mat - Bross dives into michal's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bross prevents michal from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bross passes michal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
michal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for michal on the ground.
Bross wants to lay and pray for a moment but michal keeps working.
michal won't allow Bross to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bross sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bross drops an elbow to the side of michal's head.
Bross is looking to take a break and control but michal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
michal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bross pulls his head out easily.
michal is looking to control Bross's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can michal avoid being mounted?
Bross thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing michal to regain full guard.
Bross sitting in guard here, content to control.
michal wants to sweep but no luck.
michal looks gassed!
Bross trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
michal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
michal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bross scores with a hook.
michal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bross has closed the distance and engaged michal in a clinch.
Bross pulls guard.
Bross managing to control the position.
Bross manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bross fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bross lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bross lands with some vicious ground and pound - can michal hang on?
Bross lands a big elbow.
It looks like przemas michal has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Bross.
Bross working the ground and pound effectively.
That has opened up przemas michal's cut even more.
Bross working the ground and pound effectively.
michal is rocked!
The cut above przemas michal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bross lands a big elbow.
Bross looking to control but michal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bross working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bross takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bross has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bross is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bross tries to control but michal wriggling away.
Bross fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
michal takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bross with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bross tries to control but michal wriggling away.
Bross in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
michal is looking to improve his position but Bross isn't that keen on the idea.
Bross controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
michal is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Bross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on przemas michal'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.
Bross cracks a nice hook into michal's ribs.
Bross bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of michal's head.
michal misses with a two punch combination.
Bross throws a series of punches but michal avoids them all with ease.
michal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bross cracks michal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bross scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bross passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for michal!
Bross in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bross in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
przemas michal's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at przemas michal's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lars Bross!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and K Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, K Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush with a nice cross.
Barnett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnett has closed the distance and engaged Bush in a clinch.
Bush taking a breather.
Barnett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bush pinned against the cage. Bush gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
K Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnett wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnett drops his hands momentarily and Bush takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barnett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barnett lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bush wants to get back to his feet.
Bush actively working from the bottom here.
Barnett not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett is keen to just control but Bush is a slippery customer.
Bush slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnett tries to stand but Bush is controlling from the bottom.
Bush keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Barnett decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Barnett looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bush slaps away a takedown attempt from Barnett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reggie Bush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of K Barnett.
Barnett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bush's waist but Bush gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barnett off to one side.
Bush swinging wilding here.
Bush looks to land a body kick but Barnett moved away.
Bush bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bush advances to mount.
Bush wants to finish this one by submission but Barnett is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bush.
Barnett tries to reverse the position but Bush maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barnett hang on?
Bush tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bush seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barnett for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bush takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnett is squirming around, avoiding Bush's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Bush dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bush counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Barnett's guard now.
Bush looking to pass the guard.
Barnett wriggles free and stands up.
Barnett missing with a left hand there. Bush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnett keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnett with a poor takedown
and Bush counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Barnett!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bush cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bush stands up from mount. Strange move.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush digs a good hook to Barnett's body.
Bush shoots in for a double leg but Barnett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bush tries to clinch but Barnett moves away
and Barnett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barnett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bush does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bush is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnett's back!
Barnett takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Bush is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bush scores with punches to the body.
Reggie Bush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bush. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Bush lands strikes to the head.
Bush is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bush has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barnett staying busy and making it hard for Bush to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bush postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barnett looks a forlorn figure.
Bush tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
You get the feeling that Barnett really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bush controlling his opponent.
Bush tries to control but Barnett wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bush with the ground and pound from mount.
Bush sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Reggie Bush just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Bush dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Barnett as Bush shoots in.
Bush moves in looking to clinch but Barnett pushes him off.
Bush dives in and grabs Barnett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnett pushes down on Bush's head and hops out.
Barnett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bush is working for takedown but Barnett is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bush wants a takedown but no success here.
Bush tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnett smiles and moves away.
Bush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnett.
Barnett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bush makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reggie Bush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnett moves in looking to clinch but Bush pushes him off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bush counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bush tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bush stalling in the clinch but Barnett improves position.
Bush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bush jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnett walks away with a smile on his face. Bush gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bush as he jumps to the side.
Barnett moves out of range of the body kick from Bush.
Bush lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnett circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnett with a poor takedown
and Bush counters with a single leg into guard. Barnett didn't expect that.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bush controls the pace.
Bush will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barnett, up you get!
Bush shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barnett's guard.
Barnett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnett, not yet.
Barnett wants to get back to his feet but Bush is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barnett had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bush is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Barnett Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bush's back instead.
Barnett is trying to control but Bush is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bush has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bush!
Barnett can't keep his opponent in guard - Bush advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bush trying to control from half guard but Barnett is working away.
Bush wants to free his trapped foot but Barnett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Barnett is staying active underneath Bush, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
Bush works his way into full mount!
Bush sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Bush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bush, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Bush!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Achilles God (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aceson Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think God might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Triple Corpse Hammerblow - Children of Bodom. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Achilles God!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aceson Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deeds closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
God trying to control but Deeds postures up.
God gets full guard.
God trying to control the position.
Deeds trying to stand up but can't free himself from God's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as God holds on and takes a little breather.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but God is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
God working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deeds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but God is tightening it up a little... Deeds has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Deeds reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Deeds taps out! nice BJJ there by God!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Achilles God!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Lancelot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jefferson Lancelot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Timmons!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancelot misses with a body shot.
Lancelot lands a lovely overhand right.
Timmons looks for a takedown but Lancelot sprawls well.
Timmons doesn't manage to clinch there - Lancelot circles away.
Timmons looks to land a combination. Lancelot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lancelot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Timmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lancelot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lancelot keeps the fight on the outside.
Timmons looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lancelot is fending him off so far but Timmons persists. Nope, Lancelot circles away and we're back to standing.
Timmons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lancelot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timmons.
Lancelot cracks Timmons with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Timmons looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lancelot finish him?
Timmons looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmons tries for a takedown but Lancelot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jefferson Lancelot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Timmons.
Timmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancelot.
Timmons tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancelot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lancelot scores with a hook to the body. Timmons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Timmons fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancelot looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmons is just out of range.
Lancelot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Timmons's head.
Lancelot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Lancelot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Timmons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lancelot misses with a wild combination.
Timmons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lancelot avoids it really well and circles away.
Lancelot sends Timmons crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lancelot is motioning to the referee to let Timmons up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Timmons is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmons circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Lancelot. Timmons falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Lancelot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jefferson Lancelot!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brett Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Snorx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brett Thomas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Thomas!
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, Mathew Snorx!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snorx closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Brett Thomas has been cut.
Snorx scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Snorx stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Snorx lands a with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorx pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Snorx dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Snorx lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Snorx pressing his opponent against the cage.
Snorx lands a right hand.
Snorx successfully pulls guard.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snorx forces Thomas back against the cage and clinches.
Snorx lands a left hand.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Snorx is controlling him.
Snorx jumps into guard, dragging Thomas to the mat.
Thomas trying to control but Snorx is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snorx pushes Thomas off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snorx scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Snorx misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Snorx counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thomas's guard now.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Snorx decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thomas, up you get!
Snorx comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorx looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Snorx drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Snorx pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snorx.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorx lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not.
Snorx gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Snorx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snorx content to stall in guard here.
Snorx stands and throws Thomas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thomas regains half guard, as Snorx was trying to land strikes.
Snorx decides to stand and escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snorx tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
A jab lands there for Snorx.
Snorx misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snorx blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Snorx throws a combination. Thomas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Snorx misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snorx throws out a powerful jab.
Snorx bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorx closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Snorx lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Snorx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brett Thomas'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.
Snorx throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snorx throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Snorx misses with a body shot.
Thomas fails with the takedown
and Snorx counters by moving into the clinch.
Snorx jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Snorx.
Snorx manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thomas manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snorx accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snorx wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Snorx decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thomas, up you get!
Snorx looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Snorx wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Snorx from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas working for submissions but it's allowed Snorx to get to half guard.
Snorx decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Snorx lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice body punch from Snorx.
Snorx shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorx stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Snorx clinches up against the cage.
Snorx lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Snorx looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snorx wants to get back to striking at distance but Thomas won't allow it.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Snorx holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
Snorx wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snorx stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Snorx presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snorx wants to get back to striking at distance but Thomas won't allow it.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snorx just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snorx lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snorx leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snorx.
Snorx ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Snorx no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Snorx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Snorx is retaining full guard.
Thomas won't allow Snorx to sweep him here.
Snorx manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thomas manages to get himself to full guard.
Snorx in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Snorx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brett Thomas's cut.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Snorx.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Snorx.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Snorx.
Snorx tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Snorx wants to clinch but Thomas slips to the side
and Thomas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Snorx scores with a body shot.
Snorx rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snorx's efforts to push away.
Thomas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snorx's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snorx wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snorx tightens his grip and picks Thomas up, before dumping him to the ground. Thomas manages to land in guard.
Snorx stands and throws Thomas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Snorx stands up.
Snorx scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas takes one to the chin there.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mathew Snorx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas gets caught flat footed, as Snorx shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snorx gets to his feet. Thomas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Snorx shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Snorx showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorx wants to work for an arm triangle but Thomas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Snorx moves nicely into side control.
Snorx is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorx stands up and beckons Thomas to his feet.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snorx counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thomas's guard now.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Snorx controlling him for the moment.
Snorx trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snorx stands up and waves to Thomas to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Snorx. Beautiful body shot.
Snorx misses with a series of wild punches.
Mathew Snorx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snorx throws a shot to the body.
Snorx misses with the combination.
Snorx throws a series of strikes that have Thomas backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorx throws a combination that misses
and Thomas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Snorx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snorx 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Snorx!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Blazha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saku Blazha struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 148.0lbs 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. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Cooper!
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, Saku Blazha!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blazha wants to clinch.
Cooper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cooper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cooper lands a left and a right that send Blazha crashing to the mat, dazed. Cooper thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Blazha is rocked!
It looks like Saku Blazha has been cut.
Cooper ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Blazha out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Cooper!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between tyler troop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Midge Watkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). tyler troop has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, tyler troop!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Midge Watkins!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
troop gets a takedown into half guard.
troop wants to pass the guard but Watkins is defending well.
troop sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Watkins is refusing to be controlled, as troop sits in half guard.
Watkins gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
troop being controlled here momentarily.
troop tries to free his leg and advance position but Watkins is retaining full guard.
Watkins keeping moving, preventing troop from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
troop wants to get up but he can't break Watkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Watkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
troop wants to stand and escape but instead Watkins has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Watkins 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
troop wants to stand and escape but Watkins is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
troop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Watkins swivels and escapes.
troop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Watkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Watkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
troop tries to kick Watkins off but Watkins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Watkins is working for a submission of some sort.
Watkins looks gassed!
troop tries to roll over but Watkins keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Watkins is thwarting troop's attempts to control the position.
troop is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Watkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
troop moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Watkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. troop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Watkins is looking to clinch but troop is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Midge Watkins will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
troop scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Watkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. troop is working away from the top position though.
troop is looking to take a break and control but Watkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
troop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Watkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
troop wanted to stand there but Watkins had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watkins keeping full guard, as troop tries to pass.
Watkins trying to keep a closed guard but troop is proving a slippery customer.
troop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watkins is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
troop doesn't manage to clinch there - Watkins circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
No joy there for Watkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watkins wants to clinch up but troop keeps it at a distance.
troop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Watkins counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
troop has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Watkins regains guard immediately.
Watkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. troop manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
troop is trying to control the position but Watkins postures up.
troop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watkins is one step ahead there.
Watkins wants to control from the top but troop keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as troop holds on and takes a little breather.
Watkins looking to pass the guard.
Watkins is looking to advance position but troop has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
troop is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Watkins has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Watkins!
Watkins is looking to advance position but troop has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
troop wants to control the action but instead Watkins gets a body lock and reverses into troop's guard! Nice work!
Watkins won't allow troop to sweep him here.
Watkins trying to control but troop is working from the bottom.
Watkins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
troop is trying to keep Watkins in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tyler troop 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.
Watkins misses with the body kick
and troop counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Watkins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
troop wants to get back to his feet.
troop has his hands clasped together around Watkins's back. He's all about the action.
Watkins wants to work for an arm triangle but troop is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
troop wants to control but Watkins is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watkins is trying to control. troop wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. troop manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Watkins tries to free his leg and advance position but troop is retaining full guard.
Watkins wants to control from the top but troop keeps moving.
troop controls Watkins momentarily but Watkins frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Watkins misses with a wild combination.
troop tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Watkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for troop!
Watkins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
troop regains half guard.
Watkins prevents troop from improving his position.
troop wants to control but Watkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
troop really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
troop is looking to improve his position.
Watkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Watkins is looking for a kimura but troop is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Watkins to get the leverage.
Watkins tries to pass to full mount but troop defends it.
troop tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Watkins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for troop!
troop tries to reverse the position but Watkins maintains control.
Watkins is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, troop has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Watkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as troop is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watkins looking to finish troop with some ground and pound. This is bad for troop!
Watkins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Watkins avoids the attempt from troop to control.
A nice elbow there by Watkins.
Watkins content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watkins avoids the attempt from troop to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Midge Watkins really dominated that round.
That's time! troop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but troop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watkins looks to land a combination but troop avoids it well.
troop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Watkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Watkins.
troop keeping moving, preventing Watkins from controlling successfully.
Watkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
troop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
troop trying to control the position.
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.
Watkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. troop is keeping the position for now.
troop thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Watkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. troop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
troop has control of Watkins's left arm, preventing Watkins from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Watkins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Watkins is pressing down on troop's thigh, looking to free his foot. troop is holding on for now.
troop manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watkins trying to control the position from guard on top but troop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
troop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Watkins defends well.
Watkins drops back looking for a leg! troop is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and troop manages to kick Watkins off! Watkins jumps back into troop's guard.
Watkins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and troop dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
troop is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
troop pushes down on Watkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Watkins is looking to escape.
Watkins is trying to control but troop manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Watkins is desperately trying to improve his position but troop has a good base and remains in mount.
troop manages to capitalize on a mistake by Watkins to take his back!
troop controls the action.
troop has the hooks in. Watkins is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Watkins is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Midge Watkins dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Watkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and troop counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
troop trying to control but Watkins is working from the bottom.
Watkins working a defensive guard here.
Midge Watkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
troop content to stall in guard here.
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.
Watkins looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
troop advances position into side control!
troop working away.
troop is trying to ground and pound but Watkins uses the momentary lack of control by troop to regain half guard.
troop decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
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.
troop scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Watkins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
troop is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Watkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Watkins is just content to waste time from the top position. troop takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
troop looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Watkins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
troop is looking to improve his position.
troop is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
troop trying to control from the bottom.
troop trying to get back to full guard but Watkins takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Watkins prevents troop from getting the reversal.
troop tries to hold on but Watkins postures up.
The referee warns troop that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Watkins with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
troop is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Watkins moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, troop has worked his arm free - good work by troop!
Watkins working the ground and pound from side control.
Watkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but troop keeps working.
troop is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Watkins off and has taken his back!
Watkins looking very determined here, making life difficult for troop.
tyler troop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Midge Watkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
troop is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Watkins. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
And that's the end of the fight!
tyler troop showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Watkins 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Midge Watkins! Midge Watkins retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cecil Persons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devlin Juko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm Back - T.I kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight 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, Cecil Persons!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devlin Juko!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Persons.
Devlin Juko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juko wants to clinch.
Juko feints and then cracks Persons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Persons down.
Persons avoids a kick to the body.
Juko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juko lands a big head kick that sends Persons tumbling to the mat! Juko takes a step backwards and waves Persons back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Cecil Persons has been cut.
Juko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Persons tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Persons is breathing heavily.
Persons takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Juko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Persons checks it well.
Juko closes the distance and pushes Persons back into the cage.
Persons prevents Juko from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juko is trying to break the clinch but Persons is controlling him.
Juko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juko is looking to clinch.
Juko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Juko feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Persons crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Devlin Juko!
Devlin Juko is the new middleweight champion!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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