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LMS 74: This Is It PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diago Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smokey Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diago Infamous has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 lbs
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250 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diago Infamous! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Smokey Sullivan! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sullivan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Infamous circles away quickly and effectively. Infamous displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sullivan. Sullivan fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Infamous 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Infamous throwing strikes but missing. Sullivan is adopting a defensive guard. Infamous is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Sullivan trying to keep a closed guard but Infamous is proving a slippery customer.
Infamous thows a big elbow that misses. Infamous scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Infamous in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Sullivan controlling the position. Infamous is in close to Sullivan's body, working some short punches and elbows. Infamous is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Infamous throwing strikes but missing. Infamous loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Infamous in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Infamous throws a strike but Sullivan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Sullivan works over Infamous with some ground and pound from guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Infamous is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Infamous working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sullivan.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Infamous wants to get back to his feet but Sullivan is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Sullivan wants to control from the top but Infamous keeps moving. Sullivan stops Infamous from standing up. Sullivan throwing strikes from guard but Infamous blocks nicely. Sullivan chips away with some ground and pound. Infamous is looking to stand back up but Sullivan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Infamous. Sullivan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Infamous wants to get back to his feet. Sullivan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Infamous's head. Still in half guard, Sullivan seems content to control. Sullivan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Infamous keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Sullivan lands with a punch from half guard. Sullivan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Infamous on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Sullivan 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. Infamous wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Infamous tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sullivan manages to move to mount!
Sullivan with a couple of short strikes. Infamous takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Infamous in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Infamous knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sullivan on the ground. Sullivan lands a big shot there that rocks Infamous but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sullivan lands a nice shot to the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Infamous is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Sullivan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Sullivan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Sullivan landing shots from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smokey Sullivan dominated that round. That's time! Infamous's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Infamous decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Infamous sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sullivan defending well though. Sullivan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sullivan. Infamous throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sullivan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Infamous with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Infamous throws a big right hand that misses. Infamous throwing strikes from guard but Sullivan blocks nicely. Sullivan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Infamous throws a big right hand that misses. Infamous throws a strike but Sullivan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Infamous pushes Sullivan off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sullivan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Infamous sees it coming and avoids it easily. Infamous throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sullivan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Infamous takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sullivan doesn't manage to clinch there - Infamous circles away.
Infamous checks a low kick from Sullivan. Smokey Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Infamous avoids the body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Excellent takedown into side control there by Infamous.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Infamous works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Sullivan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Infamous looks to land a strike but Sullivan avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Infamous lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Smokey Sullivan has got the better of the ground game so far. Infamous throws and elbow that misses. Sullivan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Infamous's guard. Nice move by Sullivan! Sullivan postures up and lands a big shot to Infamous's brow. Infamous wants to stand but Sullivan is controlling the position. Sullivan trying to control but Infamous is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sullivan is standing up over Infamous. Infamous looks to escape but Sullivan dives into side control.
Infamous is pushing Sullivan's head away, looking to escape. Sullivan manages to hold on to the position though. Sullivan looks up at the clock and then as Infamous takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sullivan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sullivan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Infamous is trying to get back to his feet. Sullivan cracks Infamous with an elbow. That is naaassty. Sullivan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Infamous to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sullivan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Infamous to see if he's OK. Sullivan takes a little break here. Infamous wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Infamous pushes Sullivan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sullivan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sullivan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Infamous trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Sullivan is working Infamous over with some ground and pound from side control. Sullivan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Sullivan wants to control but Infamous is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smokey Sullivan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sullivan throws out a loose jab but Infamous uses good head movement to avoid it. Infamous shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sullivan defends it nicely. Infamous stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Sullivan throws a series of punches but Infamous moves out of range. Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick and Infamous moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Infamous shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sullivan napping and manages to drive through into side control! Sullivan on the wrong end of some ground and pound. The ground and pound from Infamous seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Sullivan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Sullivan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Infamous misses with a head shot. Sullivan uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Infamous postures up in Sullivan's guard and throws a big left but Sullivan blocks it. Infamous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Infamous stopping the sweep attempt from Sullivan. Sullivan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Infamous content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Infamous postures up and lands a big shot to Sullivan's brow. Sullivan 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. Infamous lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Infamous lands a couple of elbows. Sullivan looking for a sweep. Not yet Sullivan, not yet. Sullivan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Infamous scoring with punches to the head and body. Infamous will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Infamous keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sullivan's head. Infamous scoring with some ground and pound. Sullivan keeping full guard, as Infamous tries to pass. Infamous postures up in Sullivan's guard and throws a big left but Sullivan blocks it. Infamous with a flurry of punches that miss. Infamous works over Sullivan with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Infamous throwing strikes but missing. Infamous in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Infamous scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Infamous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Sullivan controlling the position. Infamous lands a couple of decent looking shots. Sullivan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Infamous! Infamous is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Infamous is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sullivan landing strikes from the mount. Sullivan lands with some strikes. Sullivan with a couple of short strikes. Sullivan punching from mount but Infamous doing a good job of avoiding damage. Infamous wants to get back to his feet.
Infamous is bucking up trying to escape but Sullivan cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Infamous is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sullivan is landing with some decent strikes but Infamous is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight! Diago Infamous showed his dominance in that final round. Well Sullivan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Smokey Sullivan! Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Smokey Sullivan! Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Smokey Sullivan!
Smokey Sullivan wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Holla Back (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladamir Harkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holla Back could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vladamir Harkonen's chin.
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262 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Holla Back! 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, Vladamir Harkonen! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Back throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harkonen. No luck with that takedown attempt from Harkonen. Back throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harkonen. Back misses with a looping right. Back looks to score with a jab to the body but Harkonen is just out of range. Back misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Back misses with a wild body shot. Back throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harkonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Harkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Back bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harkonen's guard. Back tries to free his leg and advance position but Harkonen is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Back trying to control the position from guard on top but Harkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Back with a flurry of punches that miss. Back is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Harkonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Back looking to sit in guard and control but Harkonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Harkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Back swivels though and keeps the full guard. Back wants to sweep here but Harkonen controlling him for the moment. Harkonen trying to control but Back is working from the bottom. Harkonen with a flurry of punches that miss. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Back has control of Harkonen's left arm, preventing Harkonen from doing any damage. Back is trying to control the position but Harkonen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Harkonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Back. A leg kick checked by Back. Harkonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Back fails in his attempt to clinch. Back gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Harkonen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Harkonen landing some decent shots from guard. Harkonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Harkonen advances to half guard. Harkonen wants to control but Back is keeping him busy. Back is trying to control but can't.
Harkonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Harkonen throwing shots but Back is blocking nicely. Harkonen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Harkonen prevents Back from improving his position. Ground and pound from Harkonen. Harkonen is looking to advance position but Back won't allow it. Harkonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Back does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Harkonen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Back! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladamir Harkonen dominated that round. That's time! Back's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harkonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harkonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Back sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harkonen somewhat. Back moves out of range of the body kick from Harkonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harkonen checks a leg kick. Back misses the shot to the body. Back keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round. Back misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holla Back is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Back misses with a looping right. Harkonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Back sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Holla Back has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Harkonen. Back lands a nice shot to the body.
Back takes a swing at Harkonen's ribcage but misses. Back stuffs the takedown. Back moves in looking to clinch but Harkonen pushes him off. Harkonen slips under a jab. Back throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Back looks to score with a jab to the body but Harkonen is just out of range. Back looks to land a left hand but Harkonen moved out of range nicely. Back misses the shot to the body. Harkonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Back. Back tries to close the distance and clinch but Harkonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Back throws a looping overhand right but Harkonen ducks down to avoid it. Back throws a leg kick but Harkonen checks it. Harkonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Back checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Back cracks Harkonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harkonen rushes Back and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Harkonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Back misses with a punch on the inside.
Back goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Back softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Harkonen is working for takedown but Back is calmly controlling the position for now. Nice body punch from Back - that landed with a thud.
Harkonen can't get the takedown.
Back lands a body punch. Back lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A right hook to the body lands for Back.
Harkonen is breathing heavily. Back lands a nice shot to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A short right from Back on the inside. Back cracks Harkonen with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Back. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Back obliges. Back pushes Harkonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Back. Back lands a body punch in the clinch. Nice body punch from Back. A body shot lands from Back.
Back lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Back lands a hook that snaps the head of Harkonen backwards. Back scores with a hook to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Back stalling the fight.
Back scores with a hook to the body. Back lands a body punch in the clinch. Back lands a body punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holla Back dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Back lands a nice hook to Harkonen's body. Harkonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Back misses with a few strikes there.
Harkonen takes a shot right to the bread basket. Back doesn't manage to clinch there - Harkonen circles away.
Back just misses with a punch to the body.
Back cracks a nice hook into Harkonen's ribs. Back tries to clinch up but Harkonen circles away and keeps his distance. Back doesn't manage to clinch there - Harkonen circles away.
Harkonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Back tries to clinch up and Harkonen counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Back is not content to let Harkonen control the position. Back is trying to buck Harkonen off. Harkonen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Back knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Harkonen landing a few strikes. Back struggling a bit here.
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. Harkonen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Back has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Harkonen but great work by Back. Harkonen is not content to let Back control the position. Back in side control, throwing shots but Harkonen defends. Back throws a strike aimed at the side of Harkonen's head but Harkonen avoids it well. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Back trying to control the position but Harkonen is working away. Harkonen is looking for a sweep. Back misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Harkonen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Back's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Harkonen gets full guard. Back trying to control the position from guard on top but Harkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harkonen can do anything to dispel that myth. Harkonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Back's guard. Harkonen postures up.
Harkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Back is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Vladamir Harkonen. I think Harkonen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Holla Back! Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Holla Back! Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Holla Back!
Holla Back wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying MacLeod's choice of entrance music: Machine Gun by Noisia. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 cm
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184 lbs
6 - 5 - 1 |
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187 cm
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195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Miller! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Connor MacLeod! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Miller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Miller throws a head kick that MacLeod semi-blocks.
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut. Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. MacLeod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards. Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacLeod is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks. Miller lands an elbow inside that MacLeod shrugs off. MacLeod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacLeod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! MacLeod lands an overhand right. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Miller lands a big head kick that sends MacLeod tumbling to the mat! Miller takes a step backwards and waves MacLeod back to his feet - he wants the finish!
MacLeod is rocked! Miller circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! MacLeod drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Miller follows MacLeod to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Miller!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orange Juice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Slippers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Slippers struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 207.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Orange Juice had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orange Juice! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Slippers! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Slippers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Juice. Juice thows a body kick. Slippers tries to catch it but that hurt him. Slippers looks gassed! That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slippers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Juice - the referee stops the clock and Slippers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Juice. Slippers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Juice drops Slippers with a beautiful combination! Slippers stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Juice is looking for the KO!
Slippers is rocked!
It looks like Jimmy Slippers has been cut. Orange Juice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Juice measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Slippers! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Orange Juice!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between keith steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Siuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). steele kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Can't Be Touched". I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, keith steele! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Siuta! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Siuta throws a head kick but steele moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by steele. steele scores with a nice strike. Siuta stuffs the takedown attempt from steele. steele gets slowly back to his feet. steele cracks Siuta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. steele throws a shot from downtown. Siuta moves away and avoids it. steele scores with a nice strike. steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
steele defending well as Siuta loads up on a big left hand. Siuta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Siuta is looking to take a break and control but steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Siuta not landing any meaningful shots this time. steele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Siuta missing with the ground and pound from half guard. steele pushes Siuta off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Siuta scores with a takedown into steele's guard. steele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. steele can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Siuta controls the pace. Siuta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Siuta looking to pass the guard. steele keeping moving, preventing Siuta from controlling successfully. Siuta with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Siuta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siuta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. steele looks to throw the jab but Siuta is out of range. keith steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Siuta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from steele. steele stuffs the takedown. Siuta moves away from the strike by steele. steele throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Siuta looks gassed! steele bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Siuta can't do much from the bottom here. Siuta gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Siuta is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, steele has taken his back.
steele connects with a big shot to the side of Siuta's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. I really don't envy Siuta right now.
Siuta defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of steele's arms. Siuta defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of steele's arms. Siuta manages to reverse the position and now he's in steele's guard. Nice work there by Siuta.
Siuta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. steele is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Siuta trying to control the position from guard on top but steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Siuta tries to free his leg and advance position but steele is retaining full guard. steele wants to stand and escape but Siuta is having none of it. steele trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Siuta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. steele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Siuta wants to control from the top but steele keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
keith steele dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A slow jab from steele misses its intended target. Siuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A decent looking cross lands there for steele. steele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. steele moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Siuta throws a leg kick but steele checks it. Siuta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Poor strikes thrown by Siuta there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
steele is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Siuta sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Siuta working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but steele slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Siuta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. steele avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Siuta. Siuta stalling away here and it's allowed steele to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Siuta has gone for a leg lock! steele slips out almost immediately though and dives into Siuta's guard. steele wants to pass the guard but Siuta is keeping the position. steele is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. steele works a leg free and moves into half guard. steele is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Siuta defends it well. Siuta manages to get to full guard.
steele trying to control but Siuta is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Siuta looking for a guillotine here but steele defends easily.
steele looking to pass the guard. Siuta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
steele forces his way into half guard. Siuta looking for submissions off his back. Siuta is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Siuta won't allow steele to pass to mount. steele frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Siuta tries to control the position but steele now has his back.
Siuta manages to reverse the position and now he's in steele's guard. Nice work there by Siuta.
Siuta trying to control but steele is working from the bottom. keith steele overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Siuta throws a strike but steele rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. steele stopping the sweep attempt from Siuta. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that keith steele will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
steele's corner calls for a 1-2. steele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Siuta moves in looking to clinch but steele pushes him off. steele shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. steele showed some decent athleticism there. steele is working for a kimura but Siuta is defending it quite comfortably.
steele passes to full mount! You get the feeling that Siuta really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Siuta is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. steele is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Siuta is surviving well by controlling steele's body position as best he can. steele goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Siuta turns into him and now he's in steele's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Siuta thows a big elbow that misses. steele scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Siuta tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. steele shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Siuta sprawls well. Siuta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. steele gets slowly back to his feet. A chopping leg kick lands by steele. steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siuta.
steele tries a low kick but Siuta avoids it. steele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
steele slips a straight right by Siuta. Siuta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Siuta misses with a straight left. Siuta tries to land a front kick but steele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. steele jabs at Siuta's body. Siuta walks into a jab. Siuta misses with an attempted mid kick.
steele has a takedown stuffed. steele scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. steele lands a jab to Siuta's midsection. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Siuta. steele avoids a kick to the body.
Siuta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Siuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. steele punishes Siuta's body with a nice straight punch. Jack Siuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A slapping body kick lands there for steele. steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Siuta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Siuta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. steele defends it nicely. A jab from steele finds it's way through Siuta's defenses. Siuta tries to score a power double leg takedown but steele sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Siuta somewhat. keith steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Siuta.
That's four minutes gone in the round. steele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. steele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jab, jab by steele - just one landing. steele drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. steele is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. steele stands and throws Siuta's legs to the side, diving into side control. Siuta tries to buck steele off but steele is having none of it. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. steele scoring with punches from side control. keith steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. steele is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Siuta will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight! keith steele showed his dominance in that final round. Well steele has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for keith steele! Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for keith steele! Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for keith steele!
keith steele wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Woodrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woodrow is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Lumberjack Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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153 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy McNulty! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Woodrow! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed right hand from Woodrow misses the target. No joy there for Woodrow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Woodrow misses. A jab from Woodrow finds it's way through McNulty's defenses. McNulty cracks Woodrow with a right hand to the side of the head. McNulty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woodrow was well out of range. Poor timing from McNulty. Woodrow lands with a right hand. McNulty swings for the body but Woodrow moves out of range.
Woodrow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. McNulty thows a body shot but no joy. McNulty throws a hook to the side of Woodrow's head but Woodrow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. McNulty misses with a body shot.
Woodrow looks to throw the jab but McNulty is out of range. Woodrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McNulty.
No joy there for Woodrow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. McNulty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Woodrow cracks a nice hook into McNulty's ribs. McNulty thuds a left hand into Woodrow's body. Woodrow misses the jab. McNulty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woodrow. Woodrow moves in looking to clinch but McNulty pushes him off. Woodrow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McNulty is looking to wear down Woodrow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Woodrow moves away from the strike by McNulty. Woodrow misses with a looping left. Woodrow tries to clinch up but McNulty circles away and keeps his distance. Woodrow misses with a body shot
and McNulty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. McNulty misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Woodrow misses with an uppercut. McNulty saw that one coming. Woodrow throws a nice looking combination but McNulty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Woodrow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McNulty. The fight stays on the outside here - Woodrow looks like he's thinking about clinching though. McNulty misses with a body punch
and Woodrow counters with a nice body shot. McNulty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woodrow looks to land a left hand but McNulty moved out of range nicely. McNulty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Woodrow. Woodrow misses with a jab to the body
and McNulty counters with a left to the body. McNulty throws a nice looking combination but Woodrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Woodrow ducks right into an uppercut from McNulty. Woodrow throws a left and a right that both miss
and McNulty counters with a nice double leg into side control. Woodrow won't be happy with that. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Woodrow is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McNulty throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Woodrow wants to control but McNulty postures up. Check out the look on McNulty's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McNulty throwing shots but missing, from side control. McNulty wants to control but Woodrow is keeping him busy. McNulty grinds an elbow into Woodrow's temple. Woodrow trying to remain calm as McNulty controls from the top position. Woodrow avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McNulty. McNulty creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Woodrow sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Woodrow is looking for a sweep. McNulty wants to take a breather but Woodrow manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for McNulty. McNulty preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Woodrow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McNulty manages to get himself to full guard.
Woodrow controlling from the top position. Woodrow stopping the sweep attempt from McNulty. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Woodrow wants to control from the top but McNulty keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy McNulty dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Woodrow pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Woodrow wants to clinch. McNulty walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Woodrow misses with a hook. McNulty ducked under it nicely. McNulty slips a jab from Woodrow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woodrow connects with a nice looking jab.
Woodrow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woodrow tries to grapple but his opponent circles and McNulty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Woodrow thinking. Alexander Woodrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Woodrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNulty sees it coming and avoids it easily. McNulty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woodrow was well out of range. Poor timing from McNulty. Woodrow misses with a looping right. A jab from Woodrow misses. McNulty slips a straight right by Woodrow. Woodrow slips under a jab. Alexander Woodrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Woodrow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Woodrow closes the distance but McNulty moves to the side and McNulty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Woodrow thinking. A jab from Woodrow misses. Woodrow misses with a straight right. A jab from McNulty misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Woodrow swings for the body but McNulty moves out of range.
Woodrow wants to clinch but McNulty slips to the side and McNulty counters with a right hand to the body. Woodrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNulty lands a lovely overhand right. Woodrow tries to clinch but McNulty moves out of range. Woodrow misses with a body shot.
Woodrow wants to clinch and McNulty counters with a lovely shot to the body. A jab from Woodrow misses. Woodrow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McNulty counters with a straight right hand. Jimmy McNulty is winning the standup battle so far. McNulty circles away from the clinch attempt.
McNulty circles away from the clinch attempt The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. and McNulty counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Woodrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body. McNulty shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. McNulty throws a strike but Woodrow avoids it easily and moves to full guard. McNulty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woodrow swivels though and keeps the full guard. McNulty trying to control but Woodrow is working from the bottom. McNulty looking to pass the guard. Woodrow pulls McNulty in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Woodrow looking to control.
Woodrow 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. McNulty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. McNulty drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McNulty lands a nice forearm strike. McNulty works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. McNulty tries to score with some ground and pound. Woodrow controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. The strikes coming from McNulty are missing the target in this wave of attacks. McNulty working the ground and pound but Woodrow is defending the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy McNulty dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Woodrow takes a swing at McNulty's ribcage but misses. Woodrow takes a shot right to the bread basket. McNulty blocks a jab. Woodrow throws a shot from downtown. McNulty moves away and avoids it. Woodrow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McNulty. A combination from McNulty does no damage. Woodrow jabbing away but nothing is landing. Woodrow throws a series of punches but McNulty moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Woodrow. Woodrow throws a looping overhand right but McNulty ducks down to avoid it. McNulty scores with a takedown into Woodrow's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McNulty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. McNulty with a flurry of punches that miss. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Woodrow holds on and takes a little breather. McNulty landing some decent shots from guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Woodrow holds on and takes a little breather. Woodrow wants to stand and escape but McNulty is having none of it. Woodrow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Woodrow is on top in guard.
McNulty wants to sweep here but Woodrow controlling him for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. McNulty keeping moving, preventing Woodrow from controlling successfully. Woodrow wants to stand but McNulty is controlling his posture from full guard. McNulty looking for a sweep. Not yet McNulty, not yet. McNulty keeping full guard, as Woodrow tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Woodrow trying to control but McNulty is working from the bottom. Woodrow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. McNulty keeping moving, preventing Woodrow from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. McNulty lands a right hook to the body.
Woodrow wants to clinch and McNulty counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Alexander Woodrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Woodrow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McNulty misses with a shot to the body letting Woodrow counter with a right hand. McNulty closes the distance and lands a one-two. Woodrow misses with a body shot
and McNulty counters with a right hand to the body. Woodrow is looking to take this fight into the clinch. McNulty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woodrow. McNulty lands a nice shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McNulty. Woodrow is looking for a sweep. Woodrow taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Jimmy McNulty showed his dominance in that final round. Well McNulty has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Jimmy McNulty! Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Jimmy McNulty! Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Jimmy McNulty!
Jimmy McNulty wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Skate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Skate could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Buck Bradshaw's chin.
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182 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Skate! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Bradshaw! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Skate misses with a head kick.
Skate ducks under a wild hook from Bradshaw. Skate on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bradshaw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skate as he jumps to the side. Skate stuns Bradshaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Bradshaw misses with a few strikes there.
Skate looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. 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. Bradshaw wants to get back to full guard. Skate thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bradshaw's head. Bradshaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Skate seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Skate sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bradshaw defending well though. The fighters are battling for position here. Bradshaw manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Skate wants to control from the top but Bradshaw keeps moving. Skate postures up in Bradshaw's guard and throws a big left but Bradshaw blocks it. Bradshaw wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bradshaw is on top in guard.
Bradshaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Skate looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bradshaw is one step ahead there. Bradshaw postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Bradshaw throws a strike but Skate rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Skate stopping the sweep attempt from Bradshaw. Skate throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bradshaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bradshaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skate defends well. Bradshaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skate manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Skate trying to control the position.
Skate looking for a guillotine here but Bradshaw defends easily.
Bradshaw throwing strikes from guard but Skate blocks nicely. Bradshaw throws a strike but Skate rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Bradshaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Bradshaw is looking to sinch up a triangle. Skate throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bradshaw's body to avoid the submission. Bradshaw has instead reached around Skate's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bradshaw arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Buck Bradshaw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cairne Bloodhoof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Budgie - Breadfan. Bloodhoof has chosen Not Another Gay Rap Sack as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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255 lbs
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mauricio Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cairne Bloodhoof! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bloodhoof blocks a low kick nicely. Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloodhoof.
Jones throws a leg kick but Bloodhoof moved away. Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bloodhoof checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bloodhoof doesn't seem bothered though. Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bloodhoof checks the leg kick. Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloodhoof.
Mauricio Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jones connects with a crisp jab. Bloodhoof dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bloodhoof looks gassed! Bloodhoof uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones. Bloodhoof shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Bloodhoof's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Jones wants to land a leg kick but Bloodhoof is out of range. Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bloodhoof checks a low kick from Jones. Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bloodhoof on the side of the head. Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jones throws a head kick but Bloodhoof moves out of range.
Jones takes a swing at Bloodhoof's ribcage but misses. Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bloodhoof uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones. Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Bloodhoof checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bloodhoof checks the leg kick nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones feints and then cracks Bloodhoof's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bloodhoof down. Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones misses with a low kick. Jones throws a low kick, looking for Bloodhoof's leg but Bloodhoof calmly moves out of range. Bloodhoof displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab. Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bloodhoof. Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Jones. Jones wants to land a leg kick but Bloodhoof is out of range. Jones misses the shot to the body. A good leg kick by Jones. Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Bloodhoof slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jones staying out of range there. Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones throws a head kick but Bloodhoof moves out of range.
Bloodhoof uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones. Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bloodhoof circles away quickly and effectively. Jones throws a leg kick but Bloodhoof checks it. Bloodhoof thumps Jones with a low kick. Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bloodhoof throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Bloodhoof bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Bloodhoof moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Bloodhoof. Jones throws a lazy right hand but Bloodhoof sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bloodhoof dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage! Bloodhoof goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. This has been an exciting period of action! Bloodhoof is looking to land body kicks. A nice leg kick lands there from Bloodhoof. Bloodhoof dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage! Bloodhoof explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Bloodhoof feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf. Bloodhoof scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bloodhoof looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bloodhoof - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bloodhoof. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Bloodhoof shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Jones dominated that round. That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bloodhoof scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A big head kick from Bloodhoof and Jones is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Jones is rocked! Bloodhoof 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. Jones keeping moving, preventing Bloodhoof from controlling successfully. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jones here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bloodhoof is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top! Bloodhoof is breathing heavily. Bloodhoof looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bloodhoof working a defensive guard here.
Bloodhoof looking for a sweep. Not yet Bloodhoof, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bloodhoof striking off his back but it's not causing Jones any problems. Jones wants to stand but Bloodhoof is controlling his posture from full guard. Bloodhoof throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bloodhoof looking for a sweep. Not yet Bloodhoof, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Bloodhoof throws and low kick but Jones moves out of range easily. Jones throws a head kick that misses and Bloodhoof counters by clinching up. Jones is trying to break free. Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bloodhoof's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Jones wants to break free but Bloodhoof has control.
Bloodhoof misses with an elbow over the top. Bloodhoof tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body. Bloodhoof throws an elbow that misses.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead. Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Bloodhoof.
Bloodhoof tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bloodhoof is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now. Jones manages to break the clinch.
Bloodhoof jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well. Bloodhoof misses the body punch and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bloodhoof shoots in but no luck this time. Jones digs a good body shot into Bloodhoof's ribs. Jones works Bloodhoof's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jones lands a with a good body shot. Bloodhoof is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout. Jones misses with a wild body shot. Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bloodhoof has time to react. A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked and Bloodhoof counters with a takedown into side control. Jones tries to buck Bloodhoof off but Bloodhoof is having none of it. Jones dodges the ground and pound from Bloodhoof. Jones is not content to let Bloodhoof control the position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bloodhoof throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Jones dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bloodhoof's head. Jones throws a quick inside leg kick. Bloodhoof tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jones throws a head kick that misses and Bloodhoof counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Bloodhoof is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jones still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jones has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bloodhoof wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bloodhoof is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones decides to stand back up. Bloodhoof ducks under a wild hook from Jones. Bloodhoof tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones misses with a leg kick and Bloodhoof counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Some bone on bone action there as Bloodhoof checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body and Bloodhoof counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now. Bloodhoof has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bloodhoof's guard. Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bloodhoof is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones gets to his feet. Bloodhoof looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Mauricio Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bloodhoof is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Bloodhoof blocks the low kick. Nice body punch from Jones. Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloodhoof was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones. Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bloodhoof counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The strikes coming from Bloodhoof are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Jones sneaks back into half guard. Bloodhoof thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Jones is looking for a sweep. Bloodhoof is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bloodhoof on the ground. Jones trying to control but Bloodhoof postures up.
Bloodhoof is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Jones tries to get to full guard but Bloodhoof has control of the leg. Jones trying to hold on to Bloodhoof's head to control him but Bloodhoof postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bloodhoof feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down. Bloodhoof avoids the body shot from Jones.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Cairne Bloodhoof. I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Mauricio Jones! Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Mauricio Jones! Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Mauricio Jones!
Mauricio Jones wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Neckpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Neckpunch could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Huey Freeman's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sam Neckpunch! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huey Freeman! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Freeman lands a glancing blow to the side of Neckpunch's head. Freeman moves out of range of the strikes. Neckpunch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Freeman napping and manages to drive through into side control! Neckpunch looking to control but instead Freeman has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Freeman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Neckpunch. Freeman wants to get back to his feet but Neckpunch is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Neckpunch looking to pass the guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neckpunch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Freeman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Neckpunch throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Neckpunch clobbers Freeman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Freeman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Freeman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Neckpunch can't escape the position.
Freeman raining down shots from the mount! Freeman looking to control but Neckpunch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Freeman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Freeman wants to finish this one by submission but Neckpunch is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Freeman. Neckpunch can't escape the position.
Freeman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Neckpunch has worked his arm free - good work by Neckpunch!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Neckpunch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Freeman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Freeman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neckpunch keeps working. Freeman landing strikes. Neckpunch manages to get back to half guard. Freeman is looking for a kimura here.
Neckpunch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Freeman throws a big right hand that misses. Freeman looking to pass the guard. Freeman slips nicely into half guard. Neckpunch is pressing down on Freeman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Neckpunch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freeman defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Freeman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Neckpunch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Neckpunch is breathing heavily. Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Neckpunch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Freeman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neckpunch swivels though and keeps the full guard. Freeman scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Freeman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Neckpunch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Freeman has managed to get both his arms back between Neckpunch's legs - danger averted. Freeman slips nicely into half guard. Freeman wants to work for an arm triangle but Neckpunch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Freeman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Neckpunch wants to get back to full guard. Freeman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Neckpunch sees it coming and defends easily. Freeman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Neckpunch sees it coming and defends easily. Neckpunch trying to control from the bottom.
Neckpunch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Neckpunch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Freeman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Freeman's back! Neckpunch somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Freeman 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.
Freeman blocks a head kick by Neckpunch.
Neckpunch thuds his right hand into Freeman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Neckpunch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Freeman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Neckpunch. Neckpunch moves forwards but Freeman connects with a nice, crisp jab. Neckpunch lands a body shot.
Neckpunch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neckpunch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Freeman. Neckpunch with a jab. A lazy left from Freeman finds it's target. Neckpunch throws a shot from downtown. Freeman moves away and avoids it. Sam Neckpunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Freeman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Neckpunch counters with a lovely straight right hand! Neckpunch lands a head shot. Neckpunch blocks a jab. Neckpunch avoids a kick to the body.
Neckpunch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neckpunch avoids the body shot from Freeman.
Neckpunch lands a nice hook to Freeman's body. Freeman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Neckpunch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neckpunch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Freeman circles away quickly and effectively. Neckpunch lands a jab. Neckpunch is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good exchange - Freeman coming out on top. Neckpunch ducks under a wild hook from Freeman. Freeman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neckpunch. Neckpunch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Neckpunch walks into a jab. Freeman's corner calls for a 1-2. Freeman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Freeman misses with a double jab.
Freeman throws a hook but Neckpunch blocks it. Freeman avoids the body shot from Neckpunch.
Freeman clobbers Neckpunch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Freeman tries to land a front kick but Neckpunch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Freeman slips under a jab from Neckpunch. Neckpunch looks to score with a jab to the body but Freeman is just out of range. Neckpunch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Neckpunch throws a series of punches but Freeman avoids them all with ease. Neckpunch throws a push kick but Freeman slaps the foot to one side. Neckpunch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sam Neckpunch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Freeman punishes Neckpunch's body with a nice straight punch. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Freeman checks a leg kick. Neckpunch misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A big left from Freeman misses. Freeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neckpunch.
Neckpunch looks to throw the jab but Freeman is out of range. Freeman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Neckpunch lunges at Freeman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Freeman's hand. Freeman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Neckpunch tries to work over Freeman's front leg with a kick but Freeman checks it. Freeman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neckpunch lunges at Freeman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Freeman's hand. Freeman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Neckpunch is out of range and Freeman settles back down. Freeman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Neckpunch misses with a double jab.
Neckpunch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Good shot there by Freeman. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Neckpunch misses with a combination
and Freeman counters with a straight right hand. Freeman takes a swing at Neckpunch's ribcage but misses. Neckpunch throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Freeman moves out of range of the body kick. Freeman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Neckpunch is pressing down on Freeman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Freeman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Neckpunch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Freeman, into his guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Neckpunch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Freeman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neckpunch is one step ahead there. Neckpunch won't allow Freeman to get back to his feet. Neckpunch wants to pass the guard but Freeman is keeping the position.
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. Freeman wriggles free and stands up. A big left from Freeman misses. Neckpunch throws a sloppy head kick letting Freeman counter with a right hand. Neckpunch moves out of range of the leg kick from Freeman. The fighters circling - Neckpunch throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Neckpunch misses with a double jab
and Freeman counters with a stiff right hand. Freeman's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Freeman duly obliges. Freeman lands a nice shot that snaps Neckpunch's head back.
Freeman cracks a nice hook into Neckpunch's ribs. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Freeman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Freeman cracks Neckpunch with a big right hand but Neckpunch just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Freeman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Neckpunch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Freeman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Freeman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Neckpunch throws a series of punches but Freeman avoids them all with ease. The fighters circling - Freeman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Freeman throws a lazy right hand but Neckpunch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Freeman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freeman throws an overhand right that lands on Neckpunch's shoulder, as Neckpunch tries to avoid the shot. Huey Freeman seems to be getting the better of the standup. A jab from Freeman misses. Neckpunch jabbing away but nothing is landing. Freeman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neckpunch. Neckpunch swinging wilding here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Freeman is defended easily by Neckpunch. Neckpunch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Neckpunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freeman manages to avoid it. Freeman slips under a jab from Neckpunch. A bone on bone clash there as Neckpunch blocks the leg kick.
Freeman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neckpunch was well out of range. Poor timing from Freeman. Neckpunch misses with an uppercut. Freeman saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Neckpunch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Freeman. A cross from Freeman lands. A jab from Neckpunch misses. The fighters circling - Freeman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A combination from Freeman does no damage. Neckpunch avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Freeman connects with the punch. Freeman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Neckpunch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freeman.
Jab, jab by Neckpunch - just one landing. Neckpunch throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Freeman to counter with a crisp jab. Freeman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neckpunch. Neckpunch lands a really nice looking cross but Freeman seems unphased.
A combination from Neckpunch does no damage. Freeman looks to throw the jab but Neckpunch is out of range. Neckpunch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Neckpunch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neckpunch ducks under a wild hook from Freeman. Freeman defending well as Neckpunch loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Freeman punishes Neckpunch's body with a nice straight punch. Freeman throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Freeman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Freeman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Neckpunch is desperately trying to improve his position but Freeman has a good base and remains in mount. Freeman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Neckpunch is surviving well by controlling Freeman's body position as best he can. Neckpunch regains half guard. Neckpunch is in trouble now - Freeman has advanced to mount! Freeman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Neckpunch is on top in guard.
Neckpunch throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Freeman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Neckpunch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Freeman is proving hard to escape from. Freeman has his hands on Neckpunch's head, controlling the position. Freeman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Neckpunch off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Neckpunch pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Neckpunch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. A telegraphed right hand from Neckpunch misses the target. Freeman fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Sam Neckpunch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huey Freeman. Neckpunch throws a hook but Freeman blocks it. Neckpunch slips under a jab from Freeman. Neckpunch throws a leg kick but Freeman sees it coming and checks it nicely. Freeman slips a jab and a cross from Neckpunch.
Neckpunch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Neckpunch. Freeman on the wrong end of a nice jab. Freeman lands with a straight right. Neckpunch didn't see that one coming. Freeman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Neckpunch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Freeman. Neckpunch staying out of range there. Freeman throws a lazy right hand but Neckpunch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Neckpunch cracks Freeman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Neckpunch moves away from the strike by Freeman. Freeman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neckpunch. Freeman throws a hook but Neckpunch blocks it. Freeman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight! Huey Freeman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Freeman 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight for Huey Freeman! Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Huey Freeman! Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Huey Freeman!
Huey Freeman wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil The Phantom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Phantom comes to the cage accompanied by Super Freak. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!John Iverson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Phil The Phantom's chin.
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160 cm
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179 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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165 cm
23
173 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil The Phantom! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Iverson! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The Phantom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Iverson is fending him off so far but The Phantom persists. Nope, Iverson circles away and we're back to standing. The Phantom misses with a hook. Iverson ducked under it nicely. Iverson misses the jab. The Phantom gets the takedown into side control. You can see the frustration on Iverson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Iverson throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. The Phantom wants to control but Iverson is keeping him busy. The Phantom is putting a hurting on Iverson here, landing some big shots from side control. Iverson struggling a bit here. Iverson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Iverson wants to control but The Phantom postures up. The Phantom lands a nice forearm strike. Iverson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Phantom throwing strikes but missing, from side control. The Phantom in side control lands a decent elbow. Iverson can't do much from the bottom here. Iverson taking a bit of punishment here - The Phantom scoring with strikes. Iverson can't do much from the bottom here. The Phantom lands a few punches from side control. Iverson is trying to control The Phantom's posture but The Phantom avoids it. Iverson throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. Iverson is looking to regain half guard here but The Phantom keeps moving and retains side control. The Phantom cracks Iverson with an elbow. That is naaassty. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Phantom is working Iverson over with some ground and pound from side control. Iverson is looking for a sweep. The Phantom lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Iverson regains half guard, as The Phantom was trying to land strikes. Iverson is controlling The Phantom's trapped leg to prevent The Phantom from advancing to side control. Iverson trying to control here.
The Phantom working Iverson over with strikes. The Phantom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The Phantom drops an elbow to the side of Iverson's head. The Phantom missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Iverson looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Iverson wants to get back to full guard. The Phantom looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. The Phantom winds up and cracks Iverson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Iverson actively working from the bottom here. Iverson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Iverson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Iverson stuffs the takedown. Nice takedown defense from Iverson. No joy for The Phantom on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil The Phantom. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice sprawl there from Iverson as The Phantom shoots in. Iverson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Nice defenses there by The Phantom. The Phantom closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The Phantom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Iverson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. The Phantom blocks the strikes from Iverson.
Iverson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Iverson. The Phantom trying to control but Iverson is working from the bottom. Iverson trying to strike off his back.
The Phantom postures up.
The Phantom postures up in Iverson's guard and throws a big left but Iverson blocks it. Iverson trying to control the position.
Iverson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The Phantom! The Phantom defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Iverson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil The Phantom dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The Phantom drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Iverson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Iverson can't do much from the bottom here. Iverson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Phantom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Iverson can't do much from the bottom here. Check out the look on The Phantom's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The strikes coming from The Phantom are missing the target in this wave of attacks. The Phantom is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Iverson's shoulder. That is not cool. The Phantom landing strikes. The Phantom trying to control the action but Iverson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Phantom creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. The Phantom lands a decent elbow from side control. The Phantom lands a decent elbow from side control. Iverson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Phantom's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Iverson is pressing down on The Phantom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Iverson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Phantom's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Iverson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Phantom is working Iverson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Iverson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Phantom defends well. Iverson is breathing heavily. The Phantom throwing strikes from guard but Iverson blocks nicely. Iverson is trying to hold The Phantom in close to prevent damage but The Phantom has managed to pass into half guard.
Iverson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Phantom scores with a couple of nice shots. The Phantom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Iverson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Phantom scores with a couple of nice shots. The Phantom working over Iverson with some ground and pound. Iverson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The Phantom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The Phantom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iverson keeps working. The Phantom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Iverson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Phantom 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. Iverson blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Phantom. Iverson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Phantom scores with a couple of nice shots. The Phantom scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The Phantom trying to control the action but Iverson is working from the bottom. Iverson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The Phantom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The Phantom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Iverson's head. Iverson has hold of The Phantom's hands but The Phantom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Iverson is looking to control The Phantom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Iverson avoid being mounted? Iverson missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Iverson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Phantom pulls his head out easily. Iverson looking for submissions off his back. The Phantom sitting and controlling from the half guard. The Phantom is looking to take a break and control but Iverson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The Phantom not landing any meaningful shots this time. Iverson wants to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil The Phantom dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Iverson with a lazy takedown attempt and The Phantom counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Iverson's guard now. The Phantom trying to control but Iverson is working from the bottom. The Phantom lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Iverson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Phantom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Iverson working a defensive guard here.
Iverson looking for a guillotine here but The Phantom defends easily.
The Phantom trying to control the position from guard on top but Iverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Iverson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Iverson tries to strike from the bottom.
The Phantom throwing strikes from guard but Iverson blocks nicely. Iverson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. The Phantom 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. Iverson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Phantom postures up in Iverson's guard and throws a big left but Iverson blocks it. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Phantom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Iverson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The Phantom trying to control but Iverson is working from the bottom. Iverson is trying to keep The Phantom in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Iverson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Iverson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. The Phantom closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Iverson is trying to maintain the position but The Phantom is very close to passing his half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Phantom lands a nice short elbow. Iverson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Iverson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. The Phantom postures up in Iverson's guard and throws a big left but Iverson blocks it. The Phantom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Iverson trying to control the position.
The Phantom cracks Iverson with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Iverson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Phantom wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving. The Phantom scoring with punches to the head and body. Iverson controls The Phantom momentarily but The Phantom frees himself. The Phantom trying to control the position from guard on top but Iverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Phil The Phantom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The Phantom working some strikes from top position. Iverson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
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. Iverson trying to keep a closed guard but The Phantom is proving a slippery customer.
Iverson keeping moving, preventing The Phantom from controlling successfully. John Iverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The Phantom throws a big right hand that misses. Iverson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Phantom distracts Iverson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Iverson striking off his back but it's not causing The Phantom any problems. Iverson looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Phantom is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Iverson throws a shot from downtown. The Phantom moves away and avoids it. Phil The Phantom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The Phantom closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Iverson to the mat! Iverson manages to get full guard. The Phantom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight! Phil The Phantom showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Phantom, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight for Phil The Phantom! Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Phil The Phantom! Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Phil The Phantom!
Phil The Phantom wins by unanimous decision!
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FIGHT
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