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APF 30 - Rage of Man PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Troy Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasmus Soderstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soderstrom has chosen Rammstein - Sonne 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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165 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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25
168 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Troy Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rasmus Soderstrom!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soderstrom throws a series of punches but Owens avoids them all with ease.
Owens lands with a nice combination. Soderstrom backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Rasmus Soderstrom has been cut.
Owens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soderstrom blocks the body kick.
Owens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soderstrom tries to land a front kick but Owens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Owens gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Soderstrom counters with a nice low kick that buckles Owens's knee momentarily.
Good leg kick by Soderstrom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Owens misses with a wild combination.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soderstrom has managed to clinch.
Owens has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
Soderstrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Soderstrom.
A knee to the head by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Owens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soderstrom crunches a lovely knee into Owens's ribcage.
Owens is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soderstrom.
Owens is looking to break free of the clinch but Soderstrom has double underhooks.
Owens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soderstrom misses with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head.
Owens tries to circle away but Soderstrom has him pinned against the cage.
Owens wants to get back to striking at distance but Soderstrom won't allow it.
Soderstrom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Owens's efforts to push away.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Owens tries to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling the position.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soderstrom prevents Owens from breaking the clinch.
Soderstrom trying to land knees to the body.
Soderstrom with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Owens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soderstrom throws an elbow but misses.
Owens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Owens working hard to break the clinch.
Soderstrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owens.
Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but Owens blocks it.
Soderstrom has Owens pressed against the cage, preventing Owens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Owens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Owens has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
Soderstrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owens.
Soderstrom trying to land knees to the body.
Owens is trying to force a seperation but Soderstrom has the dominant position.
Owens has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
Owens tries to circle away but Soderstrom has him pinned against the cage.
Soderstrom throws an elbow that misses.
Soderstrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Owens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Owens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Owens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Owens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Owens avoiding damage as Soderstrom throws knees to the body.
Owens is looking to break free of the clinch but Soderstrom has double underhooks.
Owens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Owens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Owens is looking to break free of the clinch but Soderstrom has double underhooks.
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Soderstrom.
A low kick from Owens misses
letting Soderstrom counter with a right hand.
Owens throws a leg kick
and Soderstrom counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Owens misses
and Soderstrom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Owens can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Owens is trying to break free.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Soderstrom has Owens pressed against the cage, preventing Owens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Owens has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Owens throws a right and a left that Soderstrom avoids nicely.
Soderstrom dodges the punch combination from Owens.
A head kick from Soderstrom lands but Owens takes it in his stride.
Soderstrom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Owens misses with a leg kick
and Soderstrom moves into the clinch.
Soderstrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but Owens blocks it.
Soderstrom keeps control of Owens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Soderstrom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Owens's efforts to push away.
Soderstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Owens avoids the damage to the body.
Soderstrom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Owens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens wants to get back to striking at distance but Soderstrom won't allow it.
Owens wants to get back to striking at distance but Soderstrom won't allow it.
Soderstrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Owens is defending well for now.
Owens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soderstrom has Owens pressed against the cage, preventing Owens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Owens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soderstrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Owens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Owens tries to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling the position.
Owens avoids a wild elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Owens wants to break free but Soderstrom has control.
Soderstrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Owens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Owens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Owens can't break the clinch.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body.
Owens is trying to break free.
Owens working hard to break the clinch.
Owens wants to get back to striking at distance but Soderstrom won't allow it.
Owens tries to break free but Soderstrom pushes him back against the cage.
Owens tries to break free but Soderstrom pushes him back against the cage.
Owens working hard to break the clinch.
Soderstrom lands an elbow that stopped Owens in his tracks for a moment.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom looking to throw knees to the head but Owens is blocking nicely.
Soderstrom scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Soderstrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasmus Soderstrom'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.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens throws a body kick the misses
and Soderstrom counters with a nice body kick.
Soderstrom misses with a series of wild punches.
Owens throws a head kick that misses
and Soderstrom counters by clinching up.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soderstrom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soderstrom misses with an elbow strike.
Owens tries to circle away but Soderstrom has him pinned against the cage.
Soderstrom keeps control of Owens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Owens avoids the elbow strike from Soderstrom, against the cage.
Owens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Owens avoids the damage to the body.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Owens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but Owens blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Owens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Owens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Owens wants to get back to striking at distance but Soderstrom won't allow it.
Owens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soderstrom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soderstrom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Owens's efforts to push away.
Owens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderstrom has Owens pressed against the cage, preventing Owens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Owens tries to break free but Soderstrom pushes him back against the cage.
Soderstrom landing knees to the head.
Owens is looking to break free of the clinch but Soderstrom has double underhooks.
Owens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Owens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Owens blocks an elbow strike.
Owens avoiding damage as Soderstrom throws knees to the body.
Soderstrom has Owens pressed against the cage, preventing Owens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Owens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soderstrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Owens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Soderstrom keeps control of Owens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Owens tries to break free but Soderstrom pushes him back against the cage.
Owens is trying to break free.
Soderstrom keeps control of Owens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Soderstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Owens avoids the damage to the body.
Owens managing to block the knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom prevents Owens from breaking the clinch.
Owens blocks an elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Soderstrom keeps control of Owens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Soderstrom throws an elbow that misses.
Owens breaks the clinch.
Troy Owens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owens tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Owens throws a combination. Soderstrom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Owens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soderstrom circles away quickly and effectively.
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.
Owens blocks a head kick by Soderstrom.
Owens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Soderstrom on the side of the head.
Owens looks to land a body kick but Soderstrom moved away.
Owens misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Owens.
Owens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick by Owens misses
and Soderstrom makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Owens really felt that one!
Owens misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Soderstrom lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Owens misses
and Soderstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Owens tries a head kick but it misses.
Owens throws a head kick that misses
and Soderstrom counters with a head kick. That will keep Owens thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Owens throws a sloppy head kick
and Soderstrom counters with a head kick.
Soderstrom moves into the clinch.
Owens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Owens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Owens tries to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling the position.
Owens is trying to break free.
Owens blocks an elbow strike.
Owens takes a knee right on the jaw!
Soderstrom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Owens's efforts to push away.
Soderstrom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Owens tries to circle away but Soderstrom has him pinned against the cage.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Owens working hard to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soderstrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Owens's brow.
Owens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Owens is trying to break free.
Owens wants to break free but Soderstrom has control.
Owens blocks an elbow strike.
Soderstrom has Owens pressed against the cage, preventing Owens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Owens working hard to break the clinch.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Soderstrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Soderstrom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Owens's efforts to push away.
Soderstrom looking to throw knees to the head but Owens is blocking nicely.
Owens wants to break free but Soderstrom has control.
Owens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Owens has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
Owens can't break the clinch.
Soderstrom throws an elbow that misses.
Owens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Soderstrom.
Owens tries to circle away but Soderstrom has him pinned against the cage.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Soderstrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rasmus Soderstrom's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Owens throws a combination that misses
and Soderstrom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Soderstrom misses with an elbow strike.
Soderstrom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Owens working hard to break the clinch.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Soderstrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owens.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Owens is trying to force a seperation but Soderstrom has the dominant position.
Owens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soderstrom throws an elbow but it misses.
Owens is trying to force a seperation but Soderstrom has the dominant position.
Owens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Owens tries to circle away but Soderstrom has him pinned against the cage.
Owens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderstrom keeps control of Owens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Owens working hard to break the clinch.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Owens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soderstrom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soderstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Owens avoids the damage to the body.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Owens tries to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens wants to get back to striking at distance but Soderstrom won't allow it.
Soderstrom crunches a lovely knee into Owens's ribcage.
Soderstrom has Owens pressed against the cage, preventing Owens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Owens has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
Owens has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
Soderstrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owens.
Owens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but Owens blocks it.
Owens is trying to force a seperation but Soderstrom has the dominant position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soderstrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Owens's brow.
Soderstrom prevents Owens from breaking the clinch.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Owens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Owens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Owens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Owens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Owens throws a right and a left that Soderstrom avoids nicely.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Soderstrom throws a nice outside leg kick.
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.
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soderstrom catches Owens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Soderstrom lands with a slapping head kick.
Soderstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soderstrom takes the fight into the clinch.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Owens tries to circle away but Soderstrom has him pinned against the cage.
Soderstrom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Owens blocks it with crossed arms.
Owens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soderstrom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Owens tries to circle away but Soderstrom has him pinned against the cage.
Soderstrom keeps control of Owens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Soderstrom has Owens pressed against the cage, preventing Owens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soderstrom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Owens avoids a wild elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Owens wants to break free but Soderstrom has control.
Soderstrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Owens working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens working hard to break the clinch.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but Owens blocks with his arms.
Soderstrom prevents Owens from breaking the clinch.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Owens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Owens is trying to break free.
Owens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Owens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soderstrom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Owens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soderstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Owens avoids the damage to the body.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but Owens blocks with his arms.
Owens tries to break free but Soderstrom pushes him back against the cage.
Owens wants to get back to striking at distance but Soderstrom won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Owens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Soderstrom looking to throw knees to the head but Owens is blocking nicely.
Owens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Owens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Owens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soderstrom prevents Owens from breaking the clinch.
Soderstrom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Soderstrom misses with an elbow over the top.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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.
Owens dodges an elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom has Owens pressed against the cage, preventing Owens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Owens has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
Owens is trying to force a seperation but Soderstrom has the dominant position.
Owens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Owens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Owens tries to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling the position.
Soderstrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Owens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Owens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Owens wants to break free but Soderstrom has control.
Rasmus Soderstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soderstrom.
Owens can't break the clinch.
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Owens's face.
Owens working hard to break the clinch.
Soderstrom keeps control of Owens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Owens's face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owens working hard to break the clinch.
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Owens's face.
Owens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Troy Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Owens avoids a wild elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Owens takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasmus Soderstrom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soderstrom has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasmus Soderstrom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene Mean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figueroa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bring It Back Remix by Jae Millz feat. Fabolous , Jadakiss and Lil' Wayne. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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23
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Figueroa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gene Mean!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mean throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Figueroa was covering up waiting for the punch and Mean finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Figueroa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mean is in close to Figueroa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figueroa can't keep his opponent in guard - Mean advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mean throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mean thows a huge punch but Figueroa dodges it nicely.
Mean sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Figueroa defending well though.
Mean frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mean landing strikes from the mount.
It looks like Marco Figueroa has been cut.
Mean working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Mean.
Marco Figueroa's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figueroa tries to reverse the position but Mean maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mean cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Marco Figueroa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mean working Figueroa over with strikes here.
Mean landing strikes from the mount and Figueroa is in trouble!
Mean in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marco Figueroa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gene Mean!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayo Olukotun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Olukotun's choice of entrance music: Boondocks Theme Song. This should be a great matchup!
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168 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ayo Olukotun!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olukotun misses with a wild body shot.
Man shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Man was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Man extends the arm and Olukotun is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Man!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Putzillini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tom booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putzillini comes to the cage accompanied by Battle March Medley. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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198 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Putzillini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, tom booker!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putzillini drops booker with a beautiful combination! booker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Putzillini is looking for the KO!
It looks like tom booker has been cut.
A big right from booker misses.
booker shoots in but Putzillini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
booker tries to close the distance and clinch but Putzillini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
booker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
booker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
booker tries to keep at a distance but Putzillini has taken the fight into the clinch.
Putzillini lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Putzillini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Putzillini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Putzillini lands a right hand.
Putzillini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of bookers head.
Putzillini lands with a short shot to the head.
Putzillini is leaning against booker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
booker looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putzillini manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Putzillini lands a body punch.
booker takes a shot to the head.
Putzillini lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Putzillini.
booker tries a knee to the head but Putzillini blocks it.
Putzillini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Putzillini lands a big uppercut and booker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but booker looks OK. Putzillini waves booker back to his feet!
booker is rocked!
Putzillini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. booker doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Putzillini connects with a superb combination that knocks booker out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Putzillini before he can land any more shots to the unconscious booker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rocky Putzillini!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Humphry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Leshley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Humphry comes to the cage accompanied by Iggy And The Stooges - "Search And Destroy". 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! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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255 lbs
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263 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Humphry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bobby Leshley!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humphry jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Humphry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leshley.
Humphry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice cross by Humphry.
It looks like Bobby Leshley has been cut.
Leshley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leshley tries to clinch but Humphry is having none of it.
Leshley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Humphry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leshley somewhat.
A swing and a miss from Humphry.
Humphry slips a jab from Leshley.
Leshley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leshley misses the jab.
Humphry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Humphry. Leshley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Humphry throws a big shot that misses.
Humphry tries to bum rush Leshley with a series of wild strikes but Leshley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Humphry takes the fight into the clinch.
Humphry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leshley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Leshley working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Humphry.
Humphry lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humphry is leaning against Leshley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leshley looks gassed!
Humphry digs a right hand into Leshley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leshley's gas tank.
Humphry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Humphry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Humphry controlling the action here for a moment.
Humphry lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Humphry.
Humphry blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Humphry.
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!
Humphry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Humphry.
Humphry avoiding damage.
Humphry breaks the clinch.
Leshley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leshley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Humphry but Humphry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Humphry thuds a left hand into Leshley's body.
Humphry misses with a double jab.
Leshley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Humphry cracks Leshley with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leshley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Humphry shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Humphry was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Humphry lands a big elbow.
Leshley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Humphry is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Humphry is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Leshley can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Humphry pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Humphry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Humphry breaks from Leshley's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Humphry raining down shots from the mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leshley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Leshley trying desperately to get to his feet.
Leshley is bucking up trying to escape but Humphry cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leshley really wants to buck Humphry off and get back to his feet.
Humphry putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Leshley is rocked!
Humphry lands a big elbow - Leshley is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Leshley is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Derek Humphry!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hurrican Gravity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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21
184 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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21
186 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hurrican Gravity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Greek!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravity thuds a left hand into Greek's body.
Greek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Greek doesn't manage to clinch there - Gravity circles away.
Gravity scores with a takedown into Greek's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greek has Gravity pulled in close to control his posture.
Greek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gravity throws and elbow that misses. Greek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gravity's guard. Nice move by Greek!
Greek trying to control but Gravity is working from the bottom.
Greek stopping the sweep attempt from Gravity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravity preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gravity is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Greek throwing strikes from guard but Gravity blocks nicely.
Gravity had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greek defends it easily.
Greek with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Greek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gravity working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greek.
Greek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greek trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gravity looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greek is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Greek rushes Gravity and presses him up against the cage.
Greek lands a body punch in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Greek misses with a punch on the inside.
Gravity has had enough of the clinch but Greek keeps him there for the moment.
Gravity working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gravity.
Greek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Greek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gravity backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greek.
Greek has a couple of punches blocked by Gravity.
Greek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gravity wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greek has him pressed against the cage.
Greek is struggling to control the position.
Greek lands with a short shot to the head.
Greek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Greek throws a punch but it's blocked by Gravity.
Greek prevents Gravity from breaking the clinch.
The referee calls for Greek to work.
Greek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gravity or not.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Greek just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gravity's brow.
Gravity is trying to break the clinch but Greek has him pressed against the cage.
Gravity is trying to break free.
Greek pushes Gravity back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gravity is breathing heavily.
Greek avoiding damage.
Greek scores with a hook to the body.
Greek working aggressively here.
Greek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gravity is trying to break free.
Greek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gravity is trying to break the clinch but Greek has him pressed against the cage.
Greek scores with a hook to the body.
Greek lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Greek.
Gravity is trying to break the clinch but Greek has him pressed against the cage.
Greek scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Greek will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Greek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gravity paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greek misses with a head kick.
Greek misses with a wild body shot.
Gravity swings away with a body shot that misses
and Greek counters with a left to the body.
Greek closes the distance and clinches.
Gravity letting Greek take a breather here.
A left hand lands to the body for Greek.
Greek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gravity working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greek.
Greek lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Greek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hook to the body lands for Greek.
Greek lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gravity backwards.
Greek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gravity or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greek swings wildly with an uppercut but Gravity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gravity backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Greek just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gravity's brow.
A nice left hand lands by Greek.
Greek lands a right hand.
Greek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Greek swings wildly with an uppercut but Gravity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gravity's efforts to push away.
Greek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gravity up against the cage.
Greek lands an uppercut.
Gravity wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greek has him pressed against the cage.
Greek keeps control of Gravity as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
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.
Greek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gravity wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Greek has a couple of punches blocked by Gravity.
Gravity is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greek lands a body shot.
Gravity is trying to break free.
Greek swings wildly with an uppercut but Gravity uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Greek.
Stalling in the clinch from Greek.
Greek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gravity.
Greek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gravity.
Greek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greek avoiding damage.
Greek misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Gravity's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Greek throws a head punch that misses.
Gravity wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Greek misses with some punches.
Greek misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greek digs a right hand underneath Gravity's ribcage. Gravity let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gravity tries to break free but Greek pushes him back against the cage.
Greek stalling the fight.
Greek misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Greek.
Greek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Greek cracks Gravity with a nice body shot.
The Greek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gravity looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Greek comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from Greek - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greek scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greek.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greek.
Greek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Greek.
Greek digs a right hand into Gravity's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gravity's gas tank.
Greek works on Gravity's body with a couple of short punches.
Greek lands a hook that snaps the head of Gravity backwards.
Greek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Greek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greek missing with knees to the body.
Greek lands a nice elbow.
Greek lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gravity looking to stall.
A short right from Greek on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Greek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Greek darts in and clinches Gravity up against the cage.
Gravity wants to break the clinch but can't.
Greek creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gravity's defenses.
Greek digs a right hand underneath Gravity's ribcage. Gravity let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gravity wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greek has him pressed against the cage.
Greek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Greek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gravity taking a breather.
Greek manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gravity wants to get back to striking at distance but Greek won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Greek lands a left hand.
Greek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greek lands a damaging elbow.
Greek lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Greek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gravity backwards.
Greek cracks Gravity with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Greek.
Greek lands a shot to the body.
Greek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Greek.
Greek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravitys head.
Greek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Greek scores with a hook to the body.
Greek lands a hook that snaps the head of Gravity backwards.
Greek is working Gravity over against the cage.
Greek stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greek receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Greek continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Gravity wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greek has him pressed against the cage.
Greek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Greek.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Greek.
Greek has a couple of punches blocked by Gravity.
Gravity wants to break free but Greek has control.
Greek stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by The Greek.
Greek misses with a wild combination.
The Greek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gravity scores with a nice right hand.
Hurrican Gravity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greek moves in looking to clinch but Gravity pushes him off.
Greek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Greek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravity misses with a two punch combination.
Greek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greek's corner calls for a 1-2. Greek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hurrican Gravity is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circle momentarily. Greek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Greek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greek connects with a crisp jab.
Gravity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gravity looks to score with a jab to the body but Greek is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Greek.
Greek throws a jab but it's blocked by Gravity.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Gravity's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A short left from Greek.
A frustrated look appears on Gravity's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Greek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gravity wants to break free but Greek has control.
Gravity is trying to break the clinch but Greek has him pressed against the cage.
Gravity wants to get back to striking at distance but Greek won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Greek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Greek winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Greek!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trujillo Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Youngblood comes into the arena with Welcome to the Jungle blaring out of the sound system. 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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181 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trujillo Youngblood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Youngblood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morgan, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Youngblood.
Youngblood scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Youngblood.
A short right from Youngblood on the inside.
Youngblood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Youngblood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Youngblood.
Good body shot from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a body punch.
Morgan looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Youngblood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morgan or not.
Youngblood dips a shoulder and cracks Morgan with a mighty uppercut! Morgan falls back against the cage and Youngblood unloads with a barrage of strikes! Morgan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Youngblood screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trujillo Youngblood!
Trujillo Youngblood retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yokida Matae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Yokida Matae is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mack Jamison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yokida Matae!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matae scores with a body shot.
Jamison moves out of range of the body kick.
A good leg kick by Matae.
Matae lands a head kick. Jamison smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Mack Jamison has been cut.
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!
Matae lands a slapping body shot.
Jamison is breathing heavily.
Jamison sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matae works the jab nicely.
Jamison walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Matae swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yokida Matae!
Yokida Matae is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Engrle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson comes to the cage accompanied by Devil on My Shoulder . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Engrle!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engrle tries to clinch up.
Engrle connects with a solid leg kick.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Engrle tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Engrle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simpson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Engrle has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
Engrle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson looking for a takedown.
Simpson has Engrle pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Simpson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Engrle tumbling to the mat - Simpson dives into Engrle's guard.
Simpson throws a big right hand that misses.
Engrle wants to sweep here but Simpson controlling him for the moment.
Simpson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simpson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Engrle thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Simpson throwing strikes from guard but Engrle blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Engrle trying to keep a closed guard but Simpson is proving a slippery customer.
Simpson is looking to work some ground and pound but Engrle has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Engrle is on top in guard.
Simpson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Engrle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simpson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Engrle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simpson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Engrle has managed to get both his arms back between Simpson's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engrle wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engrle is looking to stand up but Simpson won't let him.
Simpson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Engrle defends well.
Engrle preventing the sweep.
Engrle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simpson is looking for a triangle here but Engrle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Engrle controlling the position.
Simpson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Simpson tries to improve position but can't.
Simpson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Engrle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simpson actively working from the bottom here.
Simpson connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Simpson actively working from the bottom here.
Engrle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Engrle trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.
Engrle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simpson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simpson.
Simpson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Simpson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Engrle is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chuck Simpson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Simpson as he connects with a hook.
Simpson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Stan Engrle has been cut.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Engrle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Engrle instigates a clinch.
Engrle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Engrle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simpson's defenses.
Engrle stalling in the clinch but Simpson improves position.
Simpson tries to score a body lock takedown but Engrle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Engrle swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Simpson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Engrle.
Simpson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Engrle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simpson blocks it with crossed arms.
Engrle is pressed up against the cage. Simpson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Engrle down to the mat. Engrle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Engrle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Engrle throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Engrle is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
Engrle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Simpson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A low kick from Simpson misses
enabling Engrle to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Engrle throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Engrle.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Engrle.
Engrle wants to clinch.
Engrle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Simpson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engrle is keeping the position for now.
Simpson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Simpson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simpson thows a big elbow that misses.
Engrle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson throwing strikes from guard but Engrle blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson thows a big elbow that misses.
Engrle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simpson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simpson throwing strikes from guard but Engrle blocks nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Engrle lands a head kick!
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Engrle.
Engrle misses the shot to the body.
Engrle tries a head kick but it misses.
Engrle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!
Simpson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Engrle but Engrle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Engrle avoids them all with ease.
Engrle doesn't manage to clinch there - Simpson circles away.
Engrle instigates a clinch.
Engrle misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson works on Engrle's body with a couple of short punches.
Engrle throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engrle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Engrle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Engrle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Engrle with a knee to the head.
Simpson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Simpson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Engrle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Simpson is trying to drag Engrle to the mat but Engrle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Engrle misses with the head strike.
Engrle looking to throw knees to the head but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Engrle is pressed up against the cage. Simpson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Engrle down to the mat. Engrle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Simpson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Simpson is nestled in close to Engrle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Engrle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Simpson prevents Engrle from improving his position.
Simpson working over Engrle with some ground and pound. Engrle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Engrle trying to hold on to Simpson's head to control him but Simpson postures up.
Engrle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Simpson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Engrle defending well though.
Simpson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Engrle blocks the leg kick.
Engrle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Engrle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stan Engrle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Engrle is looking to clinch.
Simpson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Engrle taking a bit of punishment here - Simpson scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stan Engrle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stan Engrle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Engrle looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range.
Simpson shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Engrle.
Engrle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Engrle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.
Simpson takes a swing at Engrle's ribcage but misses.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Engrle.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Engrle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Engrle tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Engrle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Engrle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simpson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Engrle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simpson is controlling him.
Simpson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throwing strikes from guard but Engrle blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simpson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simpson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engrle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simpson has a takedown stuffed.
Simpson cracks Engrle with an open hand slap.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Engrle.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Engrle was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
Engrle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simpson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Engrle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Engrle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Engrle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Engrle scores with a jab to the head.
Engrle throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
Engrle closes the distance and pushes Simpson back into the cage.
Engrle prevents the takedown attempt.
Simpson blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Engrle as Simpson tries to tie him up.
Simpson takes an elbow to the temple.
Engrle tries a knee to the head but Simpson blocks it.
Engrle throws an elbow but it misses.
Engrle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simpson blocks it with crossed arms.
Simpson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Engrle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Engrle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Engrle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Engrle with a knee to the head.
Simpson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Engrle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Engrle pushes off an throws an elbow but Simpson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Engrle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Engrle napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engrle wants to control but Simpson postures up.
Engrle managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Simpson.
Simpson misses with the ground and pound.
Simpson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Simpson misses with the ground and pound.
Simpson throwing strikes but Engrle manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Simpson tries to improve position but can't.
Simpson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chuck Simpson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Engrle is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Engrle tries to pass to full mount but Simpson defends it.
Simpson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Engrle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Engrle trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Engrle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Engrle throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Engrle stuffs the takedown attempt from Simpson. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet.
Engrle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Chuck Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Engrle counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Engrle misses with a head kick.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Engrle counters with a nice kick to the body.
Engrle scores with a head kick.
Engrle throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Chuck Simpson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Stan Engrle's cut.
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.
Engrle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Simpson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Engrle wants to clinch.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Engrle lands a high kick!
A right-left combo lands from Engrle.
Engrle connects with a high kick.
Engrle misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simpson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Engrle.
Engrle tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
A head kick misses from Engrle.
Simpson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simpson stalks Engrle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Engrle's face. Engrle staggers backwards, shaken.
Chuck Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Engrle avoids them all with ease.
Simpson lands a jab to the nose.
Simpson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simpson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Engrle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simpson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Engrle has momentary wrist control but Simpson slips an elbow through the middle.
Simpson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Simpson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Engrle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simpson postures up in Engrle's guard and throws a big left but Engrle blocks it.
Engrle trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Engrle has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a shot to the body.
Simpson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Simpson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Simpson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Engrle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Engrle scores a nice knee to the body.
Engrle taking a breather.
A short left from Engrle.
Simpson tries to score a body lock takedown but Engrle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Engrle lands an elbow that stopped Simpson in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson tries to score a body lock takedown but Engrle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Engrle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson wants a takedown.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
Engrle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simpson has Engrle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Engrle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Engrle scores with a knee to the head.
Engrle connects with a knee to the head.
Simpson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Engrle or not.
Simpson breaks from the clinch.
Engrle misses with a head kick.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Simpson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Engrle defending well though.
Engrle moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engrle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simpson advances position into side control!
Simpson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Simpson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Check out the look on Simpson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Simpson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Simpson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Engrle is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Engrle takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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.
Engrle regains half guard, as Simpson was trying to land strikes.
Engrle is looking to improve his position.
Engrle has hold of Simpson's hands but Simpson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Simpson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Engrle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Engrle trying to hold on to Simpson's head to control him but Simpson postures up.
Engrle wants to improve his position but Simpson is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Simpson had his way with Stan Engrle in that round.
The cut man is working on Stan Engrle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Engrle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Engrle tries a head kick but it misses.
Engrle misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson tries to bum rush Engrle with a series of wild strikes but Engrle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Engrle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simpson shoots in but no luck this time.
Engrle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Engrle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Engrle misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Engrle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Engrle moves out of range.
Engrle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Simpson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Simpson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engrle is trying to stand.
Engrle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Engrle is looking to improve his position but Simpson isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Engrle that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Simpson with good strikes from the mount here!
Simpson with shots to the head and body - Engrle looks very uncomfortable down there.
Simpson with good strikes from the mount here!
Simpson looking to finish Engrle with some ground and pound. This is bad for Engrle!
Simpson landing strikes from the mount and Engrle is in trouble!
Simpson landing strikes from the mount and Engrle is in trouble!
The referee warns Engrle that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engrle wants to hold on but Simpson pushes him away.
Simpson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Engrle wants to control but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson with shots to the head and body - Engrle looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Engrle is working to get back to half guard.
Simpson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Simpson landing strikes from the mount and Engrle is in trouble!
Simpson with good strikes from the mount here!
Engrle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simpson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson avoids the attempt from Engrle to control.
Engrle taking shots to the head.
Simpson lands with some strikes.
Simpson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Engrle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chuck Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson controlling from the full mount.
Simpson is landing with some decent strikes but Engrle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Simpson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Simpson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Engrle tries to hold on but Simpson postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Engrle slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Stan Engrle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Engrle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Simpson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Simpson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Simpson!
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