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EEC - Biopharm LW GP Finals PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Flannagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Ashcroft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Flannagan!
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, Alan Ashcroft!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flannagan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ashcroft as he jumps to the side.
Flannagan missing with a left hand there. Ashcroft was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ashcroft lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flannagan circles away quickly and effectively.
Flannagan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flannagan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ashcroft takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Flannagan misses with a kick to the body.
Ashcroft gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flannagan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ashcroft is defending well for now.
Ashcroft avoiding damage as Flannagan throws knees to the body.
Flannagan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ashcroft has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ashcroft is trying to trip Flannagan. He has hold of a leg but Flannagan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ashcroft persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Flannagan controls Ashcroft momentarily but Ashcroft frees himself.
Ashcroft slips nicely into half guard.
Ashcroft keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flannagan tries to get to full guard but Ashcroft has control of the leg.
Ashcroft is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ashcroft looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
Ashcroft lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashcroft not doing much here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Alan Ashcroft just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flannagan throws an overhand right that lands on Ashcroft's shoulder, as Ashcroft tries to avoid the shot.
Flannagan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ashcroft's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flannagan.
Ashcroft drives through and clinches with Flannagan against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Flannagan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ashcroft's defenses.
Flannagan misses with a knee strike.
A short body shot lands from Flannagan as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flannagan misses with a knee strike.
Ashcroft will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Flannagan up against the cage.
Ashcroft is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Flannagan can't fight it off and eventually Ashcroft manages to take the fight to the floor. Flannagan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ashcroft trying to control the position from guard on top but Flannagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashcroft tries to free his leg and advance position but Flannagan is retaining full guard.
Ashcroft must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ashcroft decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Flannagan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ashcroft counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Ashcroft dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ashcroft stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flannagan.
Flannagan loads up on a big right hand but Ashcroft slips the punch.
Flannagan throws a leg kick but Ashcroft sees it coming and checks it nicely.
George Flannagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flannagan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ashcroft feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ashcroft wants to control from the top but Flannagan keeps moving.
Flannagan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ashcroft can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ashcroft sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashcroft wants to control from the top but Flannagan keeps moving.
Ashcroft pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flannagan is keeping the position for now.
Ashcroft stands and throws Flannagan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Flannagan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flannagan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ashcroft wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Ashcroft controls the position.
Flannagan can't do much from the bottom here.
Flannagan is looking for a sweep.
Ashcroft tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ashcroft is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flannagan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Ashcroft politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ashcroft prefers to stall for the moment though.
Flannagan is not content to let Ashcroft control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ashcroft avoids the head kick by Flannagan.
Flannagan tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Flannagan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ashcroft has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ashcroft and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Flannagan throws a head kick that misses.
Ashcroft closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Flannagan did well to prevent Ashcroft getting side control.
Ashcroft content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Flannagan wants to get back to full guard.
Ashcroft trying to pass the guard but Flannagan defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flannagan is trying to get back to full guard.
Flannagan moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Ashcroft showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Flannagan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Flannagan misses with a takedown attempt
and Ashcroft counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flannagan won't be happy with that.
Ashcroft tries to advance to mount but can't.
Flannagan being controlled for a moment.
Ashcroft works to advance to full mount. Flannagan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Flannagan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashcroft controlling from the full mount.
Ashcroft can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flannagan is looking to escape.
Ashcroft controlling from mount.
Ashcroft jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Flannagan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Alan Ashcroft is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alan Ashcroft has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Ashcroft controls the position.
Ashcroft tries to advance to mount but Flannagan denies him.
Flannagan is trying to get back to his feet.
George Flannagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashcroft staying calm.
Flannagan is trying to improve his position.
Flannagan bucks up and tries to throw Ashcroft off but instead Ashcroft has got his back!
Ashcroft just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Flannagan is trying to break free.
Ashcroft keeps control of the position easily here as Flannagan tries to buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Ashcroft comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ashcroft 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Ashcroft!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ginger Ayl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amos Mosses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ayl comes to the cage accompanied by My Heart Will Go On. Mosses comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Amos Moses kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ginger Ayl had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ginger Ayl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amos Mosses!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mosses uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ayl.
Ayl throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mosses.
Mosses looks to land a combination. Ayl sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ayl blocks the body kick.
A jab from Mosses misses.
Ayl takes a swing at Mosses's ribcage but misses.
Mosses blocks a leg kick.
Ayl lands a jab-cross combination.
Mosses lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ayl lands with an overhand left.
Mosses throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ayl counters with a right hand to the body.
Ayl throws out a loose jab but Mosses uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mosses moves out of range as Ayl strikes.
Mosses shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ayl misses with an uppercut. Mosses saw that one coming.
Ayl throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mosses lands a head kick. Ayl smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mosses lands a jab.
Mosses dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ayl. That did some damage!
Mosses misses with a series of wild punches.
Ayl misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayl throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mosses counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mosses.
Mosses working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mosses won't allow Ayl to sweep him here.
Mosses working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ayl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mosses being controlled here momentarily.
Ayl throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ayl is breathing heavily.
Mosses throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ayl works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ayl slips a jab and a cross from Mosses.
Ayl slips a jab and a cross from Mosses.
Mosses will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mosses avoids the body shot from Ayl.
Ayl lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mosses attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ayl tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ayl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mosses lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ayl swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mosses connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ayl moves out of range of the body kick.
Ayl misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mosses counters with a thumping low kick.
Mosses lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ayl looks to land a combination but Mosses avoids it well.
Ayl lands a jab.
Ayl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mosses lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ayl scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mosses misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Ayl misses.
Mosses moves out of range as Ayl throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Mosses. That snapped Ayl's head back.
Mosses misses with a wild combination.
Mosses throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mosses avoids the body shot from Ayl.
Mosses scores with a three punch combo!
Ayl checks a leg kick.
Ayl looks to score with a jab to the body but Mosses is just out of range.
Mosses swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ginger Ayl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ayl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mosses checks a leg kick.
Mosses looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mosses throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Ayl does no damage.
Ayl is looking to wear down Mosses with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mosses throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mosses shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ayl's guard.
Ayl working a defensive guard here.
Mosses tries to free his leg and advance position but Ayl is retaining full guard.
Ayl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mosses is one step ahead there.
Ayl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mosses throws and elbow that misses. Ayl uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mosses's guard. Nice move by Ayl!
Ayl showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mosses wants to sweep here but Ayl controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ayl seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amos Mosses dominated that round.
That's time! Ayl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ayl throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mosses counters with a stiff right hand.
Ayl keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ayl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mosses moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mosses throws a combination that misses
and Ayl counters with a stiff right hand.
Ayl avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ayl takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ayl misses with a wild body shot.
Mosses looks to land a left hand but Ayl moved out of range nicely.
Ayl throws a leg kick that misses.
Mosses lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A left and a right from Mosses both land. Nice combination.
Ayl with a nice cross.
Mosses swinging wildly here.
Mosses fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ayl.
A punch combination from Ayl misses.
Mosses lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mosses throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ayl.
Mosses takes a swing at Ayl's ribcage but misses.
Ayl walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mosses checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ayl takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ginger Ayl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ayl scores with a hook.
Mosses has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mosses there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Amos Mosses has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ayl!
Ayl throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Mosses to counter with a crisp jab.
Ayl ducks right into an uppercut from Mosses.
Ayl moves out of range as Mosses throws a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Mosses there.
Ayl misses with a wild body shot.
Ayl throws a push kick but Mosses slaps the foot to one side.
Mosses throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ayl lands with a nice body punch.
Mosses lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayl misses with a shot to the body
and Ayl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ayl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mosses.
Mosses keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ayl.
Mosses swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Mosses.
Ayl takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mosses. Ayl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ayl wants to clinch but Mosses slips to the side
and Mosses counters with a two punch combo.
Ayl misses with a body kick.
Mosses fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ayl!
Mosses throws a nice looking combination but Ayl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mosses takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ayl. Mosses does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ayl moves into range and clinches up with Mosses.
Mosses tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ayl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Mosses.
Ayl throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayl misses with an uppercut.
Ayl looks to land a left hand but Mosses moved out of range nicely.
Mosses lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ayl takes a step back to recover.
A punch combination from Mosses misses.
Ayl lunges at Mosses with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mosses's hand.
Mosses lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ayl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mosses.
No joy there for Mosses, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ayl tries to bum rush Mosses with a series of wild strikes but Mosses uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mosses throws a body kick the misses
and Ayl counters with a left to the body.
Ayl swings for the body but Mosses moves out of range.
Ayl is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mosses.
Ayl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mosses.
Mosses misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mosses scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ayl is rocked!
Mosses closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Ayl out cold! Ayl corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Amos Mosses!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernie Whit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by Sound And Fury - I've Got Rabies. Rolando Garcia has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rolando Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ernie Whit!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia lands a body shot.
Garcia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Whit is fending him off so far but Garcia persists. Nope, Whit circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia connects with a body shot.
Garcia throws a body punch but Whit moves out of range.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Whit tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whit moves into range and clinches up with Garcia.
Knees in the clinch landing for Garcia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whit.
Whit misses with a body punch.
Whit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Whit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Whit swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Whit falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garcia counters with a three punch combo that has Whit backing up. Whit nods at Garcia to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia misses with a takedown
and Whit counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Whit.
Rolando Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernie Whit.
Whit looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whit misses with a combination
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Whit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whit throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Whit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garcia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice shot by Garcia.
It looks like Ernie Whit has been cut.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whit as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whit tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Garcia!
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whit.
Whit looks to clinch
and Garcia counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Whit's guard now.
Whit trying to keep a closed guard but Garcia is proving a slippery customer.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcia 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.
Garcia has gone for a leg lock! Whit slips out almost immediately though and dives into Garcia's guard.
Garcia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Garcia working Whit over with strikes here.
Whit avoids a series of strikes thrown by Garcia.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcia breaks from Whit's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Whit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Whit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Garcia there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Garcia lands with some strikes.
Whit is looking to improve his position but Garcia isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia breaks from Whit's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Garcia pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Garcia is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Whit can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Whit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee warns Whit that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Garcia lands with some strikes.
Garcia connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Garcia has isolated one of Whit's arms. Whit looking to fight him off but Garcia twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rolando Garcia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Velvet Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Big Pimpin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Velvet Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Velvet Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Nice shot lands for Cole.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cole checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Cole.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cole.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Alex Cole has been cut.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Jones takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Cole staying out of range there.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
so Cole counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cole controlling from the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Cole takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to stand up but Cole is controlling him.
Cole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Cole lands a couple of digs.
Cole landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones wants to stand but Cole is controlling the position.
Cole gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole moves away from the strike by Jones.
Cole tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Velvet Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cole somewhat.
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Cole's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones cracks Cole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cole counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones works on Cole's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones has Cole pressed against the cage, preventing Cole from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
Cole manages to break the clinch.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Cole. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Cole counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Cole.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones thows a leg kick but Cole checks it
and Cole counters with a takedown into side control.
Cole is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Cole's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cole shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones pushes Cole off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole tries to clinch up.
Cole takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Cole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Cole cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Cole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alex Cole's cut is getting worse.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Cole counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cole.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cole is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Cole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cole throws a big right hand that misses.
Cole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cole working some strikes from top position.
Cole throwing strikes but missing.
Cole postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Cole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cole advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to escape but Cole is in control.
Cole creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cole off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole trying to control the hands but Jones breaks the grip.
Jones trying to control momentarily.
Jones wants to control the position but Cole frees himself and scrambles - Jones manages to regain control in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones decides to stand back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cole.
Cole fails to land with a series of punches.
Velvet Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Velvet Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Cole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Cole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cole counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cole.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cole prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Cole dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Cole'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. This is the final round!
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Cole tries to clinch up.
Jones closes the distance but Cole moves to the side
and Cole counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Cole landing a few strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cole cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jones misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Cole is putting a hurting on Jones here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cole's best efforts.
Cole slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Jones scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cole manages to mount him!
Cole 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.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cole has control of Jones's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jones regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Alex Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cole lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cole with a couple of short strikes.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cole landing punches.
Jones taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Cole postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
Cole blocks Jones's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jones flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cole cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cole with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cole wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Cole working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
Cole breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones tries to buck Cole off but he can't manage it.
Cole landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Cole unloading with bombs!
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Cole's attempts to control the action.
Cole working Jones over with strikes here.
Jones bucks up and throws Cole to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cole changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Cole.
Velvet Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Cole counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cole.
Velvet Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jab from Jones.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cole counters with a nice body shot.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cole counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Cole moves out of range as Jones strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cole, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Cole!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Moby Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Kaplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaplan has chosen Tenderness by General Public as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dave Kaplan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moby Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Kaplan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaplan manages to avoid it.
Dick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dick gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kaplan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dick trying to strike off his back.
Kaplan throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaplan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick pulls Kaplan in to control the position.
Kaplan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaplan wants to control but Dick is keeping him busy.
Dick trying to control from the bottom.
Kaplan wants to pass the guard but Dick is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dick trying to hold on to Kaplan's head to control him but Kaplan postures up.
Dick has hold of Kaplan's hands but Kaplan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dick is trying to escape back to his feet but Kaplan uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Dick tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick just looking to survive in the bad position.
Kaplan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dick defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick staying busy and making it hard for Kaplan to control.
Kaplan working for a choke but Dick is defending well.
Kaplan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dick has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Kaplan dominated that round.
That's time! Dick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kaplan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kaplan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kaplan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dick swivels and escapes.
Kaplan defending well as Dick loads up on a big left hand.
Dick misses with an uppercut.
Dick scores with a jab to the head.
Dick cracks Kaplan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dick has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kaplan to stand back up!
Kaplan is rocked!
Kaplan is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Dick doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Kaplan crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Kaplan's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Moby Dick!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joey Shabadoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clockwork Abercrombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abercrombie has chosen In This City- Iglu & Hartly as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Shabadoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clockwork Abercrombie!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabadoo throws out a loose jab but Abercrombie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abercrombie drives through and clinches with Shabadoo against the cage.
Shabadoo keeps control of Abercrombie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Shabadoo.
Shabadoo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abercrombie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abercrombie tries to break free but Shabadoo pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Shabadoo as the two fighters clinch.
Shabadoo lands a right hand.
Shabadoo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shabadoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abercrombie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shabadoo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shabadoo prevents a body shot from Abercrombie.
Shabadoo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shabadoo pushes Abercrombie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abercrombie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shabadoo's elbow.
Shabadoo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Shabadoo.
Abercrombie throws a head punch that misses.
Shabadoo cracks Abercrombie with a nice body shot.
Shabadoo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abercrombie backwards.
Shabadoo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Abercrombie.
Abercrombie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abercrombie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abercrombie can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abercrombie breaks the clinch.
Shabadoo closes the distance but Abercrombie moves to the side
enabling Abercrombie to counter with a crisp jab.
Shabadoo throws a looping overhand right but Abercrombie ducks down to avoid it.
Abercrombie defending well as Shabadoo loads up on a big left hand.
Abercrombie works the jab nicely.
Shabadoo lands a body shot.
Shabadoo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abercrombie.
Abercrombie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shabadoo tries to clinch but Abercrombie is having none of it.
Shabadoo misses with an uppercut.
Shabadoo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abercrombie.
Shabadoo keeps the fight on the outside.
Shabadoo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abercrombie moves out of range as Shabadoo strikes.
Shabadoo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abercrombie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shabadoo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abercrombie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Abercrombie misses its intended target.
Abercrombie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Abercrombie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Shabadoo as he checks the leg kick.
Shabadoo throws a big shot that misses.
Shabadoo cracks Abercrombie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abercrombie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shabadoo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abercrombie misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Abercrombie.
Shabadoo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abercrombie. That did some damage!
Shabadoo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shabadoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shabadoo throws out a loose jab but Abercrombie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Shabadoo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abercrombie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abercrombie blocks a jab.
Abercrombie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shabadoo throws out the jab.
Abercrombie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shabadoo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abercrombie takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Shabadoo misses its intended target.
Shabadoo misses with an uppercut.
Shabadoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abercrombie.
Abercrombie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abercrombie tries to clinch but Shabadoo moves out of range.
Shabadoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abercrombie was well out of range. Poor timing from Shabadoo.
A swing and a miss from Shabadoo.
Abercrombie throws a lazy right hand but Shabadoo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abercrombie misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Shabadoo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abercrombie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shabadoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abercrombie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shabadoo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shabadoo checks a leg kick.
Shabadoo staying out of range there.
Abercrombie slips a jab and a cross from Shabadoo.
Abercrombie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shabadoo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shabadoo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Abercrombie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abercrombie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shabadoo looks to land a left hand but Abercrombie moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shabadoo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shabadoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shabadoo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shabadoo tries to clinch up
and Abercrombie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Shabadoo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Abercrombie throws a hook but Shabadoo blocks it.
A shot to the body from Shabadoo misses
and Abercrombie counters with a three punch combo that has Shabadoo backing up. Shabadoo nods at Abercrombie to acknowledge the strikes.
A big left from Shabadoo misses.
Abercrombie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shabadoo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abercrombie counters with a nice body shot.
Shabadoo moves into the clinch successfully.
Shabadoo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abercrombie goes for a takedown attempt but Shabadoo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shabadoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abercrombie throws a right hand that Shabadoo ducks under and follows up with a left that Shabadoo also avoids with ease.
Shabadoo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shabadoo misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Abercrombie.
Shabadoo throws the left hand but Abercrombie avoids the punch easily.
Abercrombie avoids the body shot from Shabadoo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabadoo throws a hook but Abercrombie avoids it easily.
Abercrombie slips under a jab from Shabadoo.
Shabadoo misses with a wild body shot.
Shabadoo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the body from Shabadoo misses
letting Abercrombie counter with a right hand.
Shabadoo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abercrombie on the side of the head.
Shabadoo forces Abercrombie back against the cage and clinches.
Abercrombie is trying to break the clinch but Shabadoo is controlling him.
Shabadoo lands a hook that snaps the head of Abercrombie backwards.
Shabadoo lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Abercrombie breaks the clinch.
Abercrombie lands a jab to the nose.
Shabadoo throws the left hand but Abercrombie avoids the punch easily.
Shabadoo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abercrombie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body punch from Shabadoo.
Abercrombie moves out of range as Shabadoo throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abercrombie.
Abercrombie scores with a hook.
Shabadoo throws a shot from downtown. Abercrombie moves away and avoids it.
Shabadoo scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shabadoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abercrombie lands a head shot.
Shabadoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shabadoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abercrombie moves away.
Shabadoo wants to clinch.
Abercrombie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shabadoo looks to clinch
and Abercrombie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shabadoo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shabadoo misses with a looping right.
Abercrombie lands with an overhand left.
Joey Shabadoo is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abercrombie.
A right hand to the body from Shabadoo.
Abercrombie blocking some punches.
Abercrombie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shabadoo's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Shabadoo as the two fighters clinch.
Abercrombie blocks an uppercut.
Shabadoo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abercrombie lands a shot to the body.
Abercrombie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shabadoo lands with a left to the head.
Shabadoo has a couple of punches blocked by Abercrombie.
A right hook to the body lands for Shabadoo.
Shabadoo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shabadoo misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Shabadoo fails to land.
Abercrombie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Abercrombie cracks Shabadoo with a nice body shot.
Shabadoo throws a head punch that misses.
Shabadoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shabadoo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Abercrombie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abercrombie working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shabadoo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abercrombie lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abercrombie.
A head punch on the inside from Shabadoo fails to land.
Shabadoo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abercrombie backwards.
Shabadoo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abercrombie backwards.
Abercrombie throws a head punch that misses.
Shabadoo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shabadoo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abercrombie looking to stall.
Shabadoo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shabadoo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shabadoo.
Abercrombie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shabadoo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abercrombie lands a jab to the nose.
Shabadoo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shabadoo wants to clinch.
Shabadoo lunges at Abercrombie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abercrombie's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Shabadoo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Abercrombie moves out of range of the leg kick from Shabadoo.
Abercrombie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shabadoo.
Abercrombie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shabadoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abercrombie staying out of range there.
Shabadoo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shabadoo throws a head kick but Abercrombie moves out of range.
Abercrombie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abercrombie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shabadoo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shabadoo missing with a left hand there. Abercrombie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shabadoo scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabadoo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shabadoo clinches with his opponent.
Abercrombie misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Shabadoo.
Shabadoo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shabadoo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabadoo is working Abercrombie over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shabadoo.
Joey Shabadoo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abercrombie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abercrombie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abercrombie slowing the pace effectively.
Abercrombie wants to stall.
Abercrombie has Shabadoo pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Abercrombie misses with the head strike.
Abercrombie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Abercrombie.
A head punch on the inside from Abercrombie fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Abercrombie.
Shabadoo wants to stall.
Abercrombie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Abercrombie is trying to break the clinch but Shabadoo has him pressed against the cage.
Shabadoo blocks a body shot from Abercrombie.
Shabadoo misses with a punch on the inside.
Abercrombie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shabadoo scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo misses with some punches.
Abercrombie pulls guard successfully.
Shabadoo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Abercrombie is proving hard to escape from.
Abercrombie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shabadoo 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.
Abercrombie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joey Shabadoo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shabadoo stays in close to Abercrombie's body and controls the position.
Abercrombie pulls Shabadoo in close to prevent any damage.
Shabadoo stops Abercrombie from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abercrombie holds on and takes a little breather.
Shabadoo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shabadoo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shabadoo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Abercrombie's guard.
Abercrombie is trying to control the position but Shabadoo postures up.
Shabadoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Abercrombie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abercrombie managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abercrombie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shabadoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Abercrombie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shabadoo staying out of range there.
Abercrombie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shabadoo.
Abercrombie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shabadoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shabadoo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abercrombie moves out of range as Shabadoo strikes.
Abercrombie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clockwork Abercrombie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abercrombie misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Shabadoo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shabadoo, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Shabadoo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Roza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kobayashi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: HBO Boxing 24/7 Original Theme . Justin Roza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Roza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hiro Kobayashi!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roza throws a nice looking combination but Kobayashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roza lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kobayashi backs up against the cage.
It looks like Hiro Kobayashi has been cut.
Roza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kobayashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Roza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roza throws a head kick that misses.
Roza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kobayashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Roza throws a lazy right hand but Kobayashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roza looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobayashi is just out of range.
Roza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kobayashi.
Roza misses with a hook. Kobayashi ducked under it nicely.
Roza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roza misses with the combination.
Kobayashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kobayashi throws a jab when Roza was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi slips a jab and a cross from Roza.
Roza looks to land a combination but Kobayashi avoids it well.
Kobayashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kobayashi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kobayashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Roza is looking to escape.
Kobayashi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kobayashi drops an elbow to the side of Roza's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi prevents Roza from standing back up.
Roza wants to control but Kobayashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kobayashi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roza tries to get to full guard but Kobayashi has control of the leg.
Kobayashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kobayashi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roza's head.
Roza trying to control from the bottom.
Kobayashi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Roza is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kobayashi avoids the body shot from Roza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Kobayashi.
Justin Roza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roza looks to land a right hand but Kobayashi moved out of range.
Kobayashi throws a lazy right hand but Roza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kobayashi.
Roza throws a lazy right hand but Kobayashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kobayashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Roza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kobayashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Kobayashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kobayashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kobayashi scores with a takedown into Roza's guard.
Kobayashi is in close to Roza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kobayashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Roza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kobayashi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kobayashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roza doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Roza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kobayashi stops Roza from standing up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kobayashi throws a hook but Roza blocks it.
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 Justin Roza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiro Kobayashi's cut.
That's time! Roza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roza misses with a two punch combination.
Roza misses with a leg kick.
Roza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roza fails to land with a series of punches.
Roza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Kobayashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roza throws a series of punches but Kobayashi avoids them all with ease.
Kobayashi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kobayashi throwing strikes from guard but Roza blocks nicely.
Kobayashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roza is on top in guard.
Roza postures up in Kobayashi's guard and throws a big left but Kobayashi blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi is adopting a defensive guard.
Kobayashi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roza's guard.
Kobayashi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kobayashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kobayashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kobayashi prevents Roza from getting back to his feet.
Kobayashi throws and elbow that misses. Roza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kobayashi's guard. Nice move by Roza!
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.
Kobayashi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kobayashi working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kobayashi lands a with a good body shot.
Kobayashi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kobayashi missing with a left hand there. Roza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kobayashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roza throws a hook but Kobayashi blocks it.
Roza punishes Kobayashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Kobayashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roza lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roza throws a nice looking combination but Kobayashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roza misses with the combination.
Justin Roza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Roza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roza catches Kobayashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Roza misses with a double jab.
Roza's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Roza duly obliges.
Roza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roza scores with the left hand. Kobayashi knows he should have avoided that one.
Kobayashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roza.
Roza misses with a wild combination.
Roza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobayashi manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi throws a hook to the side of Roza's head but Roza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roza tries a head kick but it misses.
Justin Roza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roza misses with a wild body shot.
Roza's corner calls for a 1-2. Roza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kobayashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kobayashi throws a hook but Roza avoids it easily.
Kobayashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roza.
Kobayashi moves forwards but Roza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roza scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kobayashi is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Roza uses the oldest trick in the book to send Kobayashi tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Roza is absolutely delighted - when Kobayashi wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Justin Roza!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinji Tainaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power comes to the cage accompanied by Fabolous, 50cent, Mase - Breathe Remix. Tainaka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: BATTLE FUNKASTIC. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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163 lbs
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shinji Tainaka!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tainaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Power stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tainaka.
Tainaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Power misses with a low kick.
Tainaka scores with a jab. Power acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tainaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Power at a distance.
Power stuffs the takedown attempt from Tainaka. Tainaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Power tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tainaka is able to avoid easily.
Tainaka avoids the body shot from Power.
Power avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tainaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Power.
Tainaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Power leaves Tainaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Max Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinji Tainaka.
Power throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tainaka misses with a head kick.
Tainaka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Power's half guard.
Power has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tainaka is working away from the top position though.
Tainaka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Power regains full guard. Nicely done.
Power wants to sweep but no luck.
Tainaka wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Tainaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Power works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tainaka throws a strike but Power rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tainaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Power defends well.
Power trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tainaka's guard.
Power won't allow Tainaka to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Power dodges the punch combination from Tainaka.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tainaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Power's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Power.
Power defending well as Tainaka loads up on a big left hand.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Tainaka ducks down to avoid it.
Power slips a straight right by Tainaka.
Power throws a body punch but Tainaka moves out of range.
Power throws a nice outside leg kick.
Power tests Tainaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Power throws a leg kick but Tainaka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tainaka missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tainaka.
Tainaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Max Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Tainaka as he checks the leg kick.
Tainaka lands a with a good body shot.
Power throws a hook but Tainaka avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tainaka.
Jab by Tainaka.
Tainaka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tainaka lands in his opponent's guard.
Power manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tainaka tries to reverse the position but Power maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shinji Tainaka will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tainaka checks a leg kick.
Tainaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tainaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Power walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tainaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Power.
Tainaka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tainaka moves into range and clinches up with Power.
Tainaka manages to break the clinch.
Tainaka checks a leg kick.
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tainaka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Power's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tainaka throws and elbow that misses. Power uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tainaka's guard. Nice move by Power!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Tainaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Power trying to move into half guard but instead Tainaka has managed to sweep!
Tainaka wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Tainaka lands a couple of elbows.
Power is trying to keep Tainaka in close.
Tainaka postures up and lands a big shot to Power's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Power working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tainaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tainaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Power is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tainaka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tainaka throwing strikes from guard but Power blocks nicely.
Tainaka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tainaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tainaka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tainaka stands up over Power, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tainaka is looking to work some ground and pound but Power has wrist control.
Tainaka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Power looks to score with a jab to the body but Tainaka is just out of range.
Power misses with a straight left.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Tainaka slips the punch.
Power blocks a jab.
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tainaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tainaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power throws a leg kick
and Tainaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tainaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Tainaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tainaka works Power's body with a nice hook.
Tainaka misses the shot to the body.
Power shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tainaka throws out the jab.
Power throws a jab when Tainaka was well out of range.
A big left from Power misses.
Tainaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tainaka throws out the jab.
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power tries to work over Tainaka's front leg with a kick but Tainaka checks it.
Tainaka punishes Power's body with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Tainaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Tainaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Power takes a swing at Tainaka's ribcage but misses.
Tainaka takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Power keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tainaka looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
Tainaka misses with a straight right.
Tainaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Tainaka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tainaka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Power's head.
Tainaka looking to sit in guard and control but Power gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Power sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tainaka pulls Power in close to his closed guard and prevents Power from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tainaka looking to control.
Power wants to control from the top but Tainaka keeps moving.
Tainaka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Power is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Power sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tainaka's guard.
Tainaka actively working from the bottom here.
Tainaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in half guard, Power seems content to control.
Power'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.
Power thows a huge punch but Tainaka dodges it nicely.
Tainaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Power pulls his head out easily.
Power wants to advance to full mount but Tainaka doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tainaka keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
Max Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shinji Tainaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tainaka is keeping the position for now.
Power thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Power trying to control but Tainaka is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Power has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Power there as he acknowledges the shot.
Power with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Tainaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Power doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tainaka lands a nice hook to Power's body. Power takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Power throws out a leg kick but Tainaka moves out of range and Power only half commits.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tainaka.
Power fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tainaka checks it well.
Tainaka looks to land a combination. Power sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Power misses with a hook. Tainaka ducked under it nicely.
Tainaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tainaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tainaka manages to avoid it.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Power thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Tainaka - just one landing.
Power scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinji Tainaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tainaka 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinji Tainaka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Ericssonl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke comes to the cage accompanied by Bury Me With It. Ericssonl is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Beserker Rage. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raoul Duke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leif Ericssonl!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke works Ericssonl's body with a nice hook.
Ericssonl misses with a double jab.
Ericssonl throws a hook to the side of Duke's head but Duke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duke moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Duke.
Ericssonl looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duke.
It looks like Leif Ericssonl has been cut.
Duke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Duke on the inside.
Duke lands a knee to the body.
Duke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Duke with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Duke lands with a light punch inside.
Duke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ericssonl's face.
That has opened up Leif Ericssonl's cut even more.
Duke lands a knee to the head.
Duke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ericssonl's face.
Duke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ericssonl backwards.
Duke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duke digs a right hand underneath Ericssonl's ribcage. Ericssonl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duke lands a knee to the head.
Ericssonl goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duke prevents it.
Duke lands with a right to the head.
Ericssonl is rocked!
The cut above Leif Ericssonl's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Duke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Duke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Duke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ericssonl backwards.
Ericssonl is still on wobbly legs! Can Duke finish him?
Duke lands a big knee! That's hurt Ericssonl! Oh, he's all over the place! Duke lands another knee that sends Ericssonl to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raoul Duke!
Raoul Duke retains his heavyweight title!
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