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VFC 125: Colossus vs. Kar PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Lombardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taite Darby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darby has chosen Party Up in Here as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue 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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Lombardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taite Darby!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darby clinches up against the cage.
Lombardi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lombardi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lombardi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lombardi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darby breaks from the clinch.
Lombardi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Darby moves away from the strike by Lombardi.
Taite Darby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lombardi.
Darby avoids the head kick by Lombardi.
Lombardi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darby throws out a powerful jab.
Darby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Darby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lombardi has time to react.
Lombardi doesn't manage to clinch there - Darby circles away.
Lombardi throws a head kick that misses.
Darby blocks a head kick by Lombardi.
Lombardi wants to slow Darby down by chopping away at his legs.
A left lands for Darby.
Lombardi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darby. Darby obviously looking to wear him down.
Darby connects with a right hand. Lombardi shakes it off.
Darby throws a series of punches but Lombardi avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardi throws a head kick but Darby moves out of range.
Darby forces Lombardi back against the cage and clinches.
Lombardi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darby's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Darby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lombardi backwards.
Lombardi is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardi.
Oh Lombardi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombardi blocks an elbow strike from Darby.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darby.
Darby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darby has Lombardi pressed against the cage. He pushes Lombardi back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Darby throws a beautiful elbow that sends Lombardi crashing to the floor! Darby piles on the pressure with more strikes! Lombardi is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taite Darby!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexandar Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzuke Hiroshiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Spartacus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to clubbed to death. On his way into the cage it seems that Alexandar Spartacus has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alexandar Spartacus seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandar Spartacus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hanzuke Hiroshiba!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartacus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spartacus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hiroshiba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spartacus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Spartacus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hiroshiba throws a front kick aimed at Spartacus's knee but Spartacus avoids it well.
Hiroshiba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice combination there by Spartacus.
Hiroshiba cracks the inside of Spartacus's front leg.
Hiroshiba lands a leg kick that knocks Spartacus off balance momentarily.
Hiroshiba tries to land a leg kick but Spartacus saw it coming and moves away.
Spartacus throws a poor cross that misses
and Hiroshiba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hiroshiba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiroshiba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hiroshiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartacus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartacus wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiroshiba 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.
Spartacus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hiroshiba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spartacus keeping moving, preventing Hiroshiba from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spartacus wants to sweep but no luck.
Hiroshiba passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiroshiba seems to be working for a kimura but Spartacus defends the submission attempt.
Hiroshiba trying to pass the guard but Spartacus defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiroshiba is trying to control the action in half guard but Spartacus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hiroshiba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hiroshiba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Spartacus wants to control but Hiroshiba is keeping busy.
Spartacus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spartacus tries to get out of the position.
Hiroshiba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spartacus sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spartacus is looking to escape.
Hiroshiba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spartacus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spartacus wants to get back to full guard.
Hiroshiba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hiroshiba is nestled in close to Spartacus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hiroshiba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spartacus keeps working.
Hiroshiba content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hanzuke Hiroshiba will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spartacus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hiroshiba.
Hiroshiba slips a jab and a cross from Spartacus.
Spartacus throws a series of punches but Hiroshiba moves out of range.
Hiroshiba throws a solid leg kick but Spartacus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hiroshiba.
Jab from Hiroshiba.
A lazy left from Spartacus finds it's target.
Hiroshiba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spartacus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Hiroshiba.
Spartacus throws a combination that misses
and Hiroshiba counters with a takedown into side control.
Hiroshiba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spartacus keeps working.
Hiroshiba happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiroshiba trying to control the position but Spartacus is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiroshiba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spartacus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spartacus is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hiroshiba is looking to take a break and control but Spartacus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spartacus defending against the ground and pound.
Hiroshiba goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spartacus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hiroshiba but great work by Spartacus.
You can see the frustration on Hiroshiba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hiroshiba is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiroshiba trying to control but Spartacus postures up.
Spartacus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hiroshiba defending well though.
Hiroshiba is looking to control Spartacus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hiroshiba avoid being mounted?
Spartacus trying to control from half guard but Hiroshiba is working away.
Spartacus wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hiroshiba is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hiroshiba is looking to slow Spartacus down with leg kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiroshiba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spartacus gets caught flat footed, as Hiroshiba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Spartacus keeping moving, preventing Hiroshiba from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanzuke Hiroshiba 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!
Spartacus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hiroshiba counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hiroshiba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hiroshiba throws a leg kick but Spartacus moved away.
Hiroshiba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hiroshiba walks into a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Spartacus. No joy for Hiroshiba on that attempt.
Hiroshiba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spartacus circles away.
Spartacus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hiroshiba counters with a straight right hand.
Spartacus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spartacus moves out of range of the leg kick from Hiroshiba.
Hiroshiba tries to land a leg kick but Spartacus saw it coming and moves away.
Spartacus misses with a series of wild punches.
Spartacus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hiroshiba.
Alexandar Spartacus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spartacus throws a right hand that Hiroshiba ducks under and follows up with a left that Hiroshiba also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiroshiba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hiroshiba throws a leg kick which misses Spartacus's front leg but catches the back leg as Spartacus tries to avoid it.
Hiroshiba ducks under a wild hook from Spartacus.
Hiroshiba tries a head kick but it misses.
Spartacus scores with a shot to the body.
Alexandar Spartacus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spartacus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hiroshiba blocks a jab.
Hanzuke Hiroshiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiroshiba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spartacus.
Spartacus misses with a left hand
and Hiroshiba counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Spartacus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hiroshiba closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hiroshiba in particular looking to stall.
Spartacus is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiroshiba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spartacus's head.
Hiroshiba is taking a breather. Spartacus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hiroshiba takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hiroshiba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hiroshiba is keen to just control but Spartacus is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiroshiba passes to side control.
Spartacus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hiroshiba on the ground.
Hiroshiba taking a break here but Spartacus is having none of it and regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Hiroshiba seems content to control.
Spartacus tries to roll over but Hiroshiba keeps him under control.
Alexandar Spartacus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Hiroshiba.
Hiroshiba is working for a submission of some sort.
Hiroshiba throwing shots but Spartacus is blocking nicely.
Hanzuke Hiroshiba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spartacus is looking to improve his position.
Hiroshiba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzuke Hiroshiba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hiroshiba winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanzuke Hiroshiba!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bad Boy Bernie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cohen has chosen Season in the Abyss as his entrance music. Lawrence Cohen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bad Boy Bernie's chin.
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178 lbs
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bad Boy Bernie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Cohen!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohen tries to close the distance and clinch but Bernie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bernie thows a leg kick but Cohen checks it
and Cohen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cohen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bernie wants to improve his position but Cohen is controlling well.
Cohen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cohen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bernie is looking for a sweep. Cohen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bernie trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Bernie is looking to improve his position but Cohen isn't that keen on the idea.
Cohen is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Cohen extends the arm and Bernie is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lawrence Cohen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chimpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick O Shae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chimpo comes to the cage accompanied by On The Darkside. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Chimpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick O Shae !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chimpo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O Shae has time to react.
Chimpo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. O Shae did well to prevent Chimpo getting side control.
Chimpo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Shae wants to get back to full guard.
Chimpo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Shae has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chimpo is trying to control. O Shae wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chimpo thows a huge punch but O Shae dodges it nicely.
Chimpo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chimpo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chimpo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chimpo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chimpo is looking for a kimura but O Shae is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chimpo to get the leverage.
Chimpo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chimpo is trying to work for a kimura but O Shae is defending well.
Chimpo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks O Shae with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimpo wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Shae keeps working.
Chimpo drops an elbow to the side of O Shae 's head.
Chimpo working the head and body with strikes.
O Shae is defending against the submission attempts here by Chimpo.
Chimpo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
O Shae wants to improve his position but Chimpo is controlling well.
Chimpo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimpo working the head and body with strikes.
Chimpo is working for a kimura here but O Shae manages to reverse the position and he's now in Chimpo's guard.
Chimpo punching from the bottom - just letting O Shae know he's still in a fight.
O Shae trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chimpo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chimpo pulls O Shae in close to prevent any damage.
Chimpo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimpo is adopting a defensive guard.
Chimpo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
O Shae trying to control the position from guard on top but Chimpo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chimpo 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.
O Shae must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chimpo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chimpo with the ground and pound but O Shae uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chimpo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chimpo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Shae works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chimpo throwing strikes from guard but O Shae blocks nicely.
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.
Chimpo looking to pass the guard.
Chimpo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but O Shae manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chimpo has O Shae in his guard.
O Shae wants to pass the guard but Chimpo is keeping the position.
Chimpo is controlling O Shae 's posture.
Chimpo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chimpo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. O Shae can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Chimpo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chimpo with a jab.
Chimpo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chimpo lands a body shot.
O Shae takes the fight into the clinch.
Chimpo can't get the takedown.
O Shae gets underhooks to prevent Chimpo's takedown attempt.
O Shae trying to stall but Chimpo improves his position.
Chimpo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chimpo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Shae pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chimpo is out of range and O Shae settles back down.
O Shae keeps the fight on the outside.
Chimpo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chimpo misses with a body punch
and O Shae counters with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from O Shae , right into the meat.
Chimpo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
O Shae is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Johnny Chimpo has been cut.
Chimpo wants to clinch.
Chimpo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimpo rushes O Shae and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
O Shae 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chimpo is looking to clinch.
O Shae takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chimpo scores with a nice right hand.
Chimpo tries to clinch up.
O Shae throws a hook but Chimpo blocks it.
Chimpo is looking to land body kicks.
Chimpo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Shae .
Chimpo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Chimpo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chimpo with the ground and pound from mount.
Chimpo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chimpo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chimpo with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chimpo scoring with strikes but O Shae is staying in there.
Johnny Chimpo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chimpo controlling the pace for now.
Chimpo trying to control but O Shae is having none of it.
Chimpo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chimpo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of O Shae 's face.
Chimpo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of O Shae 's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimpo lands a big elbow.
O Shae is trying to escape the mount.
O Shae is breathing heavily.
Chimpo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chimpo with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! Chimpo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chimpo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chimpo landing strikes from the mount and O Shae is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chimpo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
O Shae is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Shae is looking to get to half guard.
O Shae is still in real trouble! Can Chimpo finish him?
Chimpo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chimpo looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has O Shae covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Chimpo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Hallow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hallow's entrance music is AC/DC - Hells Bells. A fine choice. Hart comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Vertigo - U2 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Brad Hallow has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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29
195 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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198 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Hallow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bret Hart!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallow clinches.
Hallow goes for a takedown attempt but Hart pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hallow clinches with his opponent.
Hallow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hart wants a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hart as Hallow tries to tie him up.
Hart breaks the clinch.
Hallow has closed the distance and engaged Hart in a clinch.
Hart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hallow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Hart.
Hart stops a takedown attempt from Hallow.
Hallow lands a nice uppercut.
Hallow scores with a shoulder strike.
Hart scores with a shoulder strike.
Hart blocking some punches.
Hallow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hart works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hallow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hallow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart throws a big right hand that misses.
Hart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hallow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hart throws a strike but Hallow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hallow prevents Hart from getting back to his feet.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Hallow from controlling successfully.
Hart looking for a sweep. Not yet Hart, not yet.
Hart wants to stand but Hallow is controlling the position.
Hart is trying to keep Hallow in close.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hallow closes the distance and clinches.
Hallow prevents Hart from breaking the clinch.
Hallow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hart breaks from the clinch.
Hart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hart throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hallow tries to avoid it but Hart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hallow to the ground. Hallow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brad Hallow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bret Hart.
Hallow rushes Hart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hallow fails to land.
Hart misses with a body punch.
Hart lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hallow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hallow has a couple of punches blocked by Hart.
Hallow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hallow lands a body punch.
Hallow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harts head.
Hart manages to break the clinch.
Hart gets the takedown into side control.
Hallow tries to buck Hart off but Hart is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hallow works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hallow regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hart postures up in Hallow's guard and throws a big left but Hallow blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hallow keeping full guard, as Hart tries to pass.
Hallow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Hart trying to control the position from guard on top but Hallow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hallow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hart postures up in Hallow's guard and throws a big left but Hallow blocks it.
Hart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hallow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hallow is breathing heavily.
Hart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hallow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hart with a nice head shot there.
Hart looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bret Hart will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hallow misses with a hook
and Hart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallow blocks a leg kick.
Hart tries for a takedown but Hallow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hallow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hart.
Hart moves away from the strike by Hallow.
Hallow cracks Hart with an open hand slap.
Hallow slaps away a takedown attempt from Hart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hallow gets a clinch.
Hallow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Hallow on the inside.
Hallow has Hart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hart blocking some punches.
Hart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hallow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hart.
Hart misses with a looping left.
Hart misses with a left hand
and Hart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hart swings widly with a right hand
and Hallow moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallow tries to score a body lock takedown but Hart shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hallow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hart lands a nice uppercut.
Hallow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hart's efforts to push away.
Hart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hallow instigates a clinch.
Hallow gets underhooks to prevent Hart's takedown attempt.
Brad Hallow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bret Hart.
Hallow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hallow.
Hallow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Hallow throws a punch but it's blocked by Hart.
Hallow misses with a punch on the inside.
Hallow has Hart pressed against the cage, preventing Hart from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hallow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Hart.
Hart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hart misses with a series of wild punches.
Hallow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hart, pushing him back against the cage.
Hart changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hallow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hallow has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hallow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hallow lands with a short shot to the head.
Hallow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hart tries to stall but Hallow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hallow misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hart.
Hart lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hart wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hart wants a takedown but no success here.
Hart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hallow pushes Hart up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Hallow scores with a hook to the body.
Hallow throws a punch but it's blocked by Hart.
Hart looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Hallow.
Hallow is working Hart over against the cage.
Hallow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brad Hallow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hallow stalling the fight.
Hallow lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart tries to break free but Hallow pushes him back against the cage.
Hart can't find room to land a body shot as Hallow controls the action.
A short uppercut from Hallow.
Hallow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hart takes a shot to the head.
Hallow has a couple of punches blocked by Hart.
Hallow throws a punch but it's blocked by Hart.
Hart can't get the takedown.
Hallow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallow misses with a punch on the inside.
Hallow tries to score a body lock takedown but Hart shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hallow gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hallow is looking for a kimura but Hart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hallow to get the leverage.
Hart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hallow is aware though and is defending well.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Hallow from controlling successfully.
Hart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hallow controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart slips a nice elbow through Hallow's hands, connecting with Hallow's forehead.
Hallow is staying active underneath Hart, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hart is just content to waste time from the top position. Hallow takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hallow's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Hallow dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hallow closes the distance and pushes Hart back into the cage.
Hart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hart throws a poor cross that misses
and Hallow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hallow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hart.
Hallow moves into the clinch successfully.
Hallow misses with some punches.
Hallow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Hallow.
Hallow lands a body shot.
Hallow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hallow is leaning against Hart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hallow.
Hart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hart tries to break free but Hallow pushes him back against the cage.
Hart is stalling here.
Hart misses with some punches.
Hallow lands a right hand.
Hart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hallow swings wildly with an uppercut but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hart blocking some punches.
Hallow taking a breather.
Hart lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Hallow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hallow.
Hart scores with a hook to the body.
Hallow misses with a body punch.
Hart trying to land knees to the body.
Hart prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hallow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hallow.
Hart turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hart tries to advance position but instead Hallow slips a leg back in to half guard.
Hallow wants to control but Hart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hallow defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart looks to land a strike but Hallow avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hart trying to control but Hallow is working from the bottom.
Hart throwing strikes from guard but Hallow blocks nicely.
Hart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hart throws a strike but Hallow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hallow tries to free his leg and advance position but Hart is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallow trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
Hart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hallow trying to move into half guard but instead Hart has managed to sweep!
Hart throws and elbow that misses. Hallow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hart's guard. Nice move by Hallow!
Hallow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top 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.
Hallow won't allow Hart to sweep him here.
Hallow trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hart lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hallow!
Hart goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hallow is on top in guard.
Hart wants to stand and escape but Hallow is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Hallow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hallow 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Hallow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Ironside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duane Bobbick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobbick has chosen Indestructable as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
240 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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28
270 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Ironside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duane Bobbick!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Bobbick misses
and Ironside counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ironside fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ironside ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Ironside misses
and Bobbick counters with an outside leg kick.
Ironside throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Ironside lands with an overhand left.
Ironside lands a right hook to the body.
Bobbick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bobbick takes a swing at Ironside's ribcage but misses.
Ironside keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bobbick.
Ironside misses the jab.
Bobbick keeps the fight on the outside.
Ironside throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ironside stuns Bobbick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bobbick looks gassed!
Bobbick moves out of range of the body kick from Ironside.
Ironside moves to clinch but Bobbick breaks away
enabling Bobbick to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironside shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ironside scores with a nice right hand.
Bobbick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ironside looks to clinch
letting Bobbick counter with a right hand.
Bobbick misses with a hook.
Ironside throws a nice looking combination but Bobbick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bobbick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bobbick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ironside fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobbick manages to avoid it.
Ironside ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ironside closes the distance and clinches.
Ironside cracks Bobbick with a nice body shot.
Ironside digs a right hand underneath Bobbick's ribcage. Bobbick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ironside scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Ironside as the two fighters clinch.
Ironside presses Bobbick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ironside gets through Bobbick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ironside working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ironside stalls.
Ironside is working Bobbick over against the cage.
Ironside breaks from the clinch.
Ironside just misses with a punch to the body.
Ironside misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Bobbick. No joy for Ironside on that attempt.
Ironside misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bobbick throws a lazy uppercut
and Ironside counters with a nice body shot.
Bobbick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ironside lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bjorn Ironside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironside misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bobbick.
Ironside lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ironside tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bobbick was well out of range. Poor timing from Ironside.
Bobbick misses with a right hand
and Ironside counters with a left and a right that stings Bobbick.
Bobbick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ironside.
Ironside fakes the leg kick and cracks Bobbick in the body.
Ironside works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ironside lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobbick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ironside stuns Bobbick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ironside is looking to wear down Bobbick with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ironside ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bobbick moves away.
Duane Bobbick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ironside tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bobbick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironside tries to clinch up but Bobbick circles away and keeps his distance.
Bobbick walks into a stiff left hand from Ironside.
Ironside is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ironside throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bobbick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ironside tries to clinch up.
Ironside is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ironside pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ironside lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Bobbick.
Ironside misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ironside misses with the combination.
Ironside misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ironside misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bobbick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ironside dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ironside lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ironside scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bobbick doesn't seem bothered though.
Ironside wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bobbick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ironside connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ironside digs a good body shot into Bobbick's ribs.
Ironside scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ironside misses with a wild body shot.
Ironside moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ironside is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bobbick can do to turn this around?
Bobbick avoids the body shot from Ironside.
Ironside cracks a nice hook into Bobbick's ribs.
Ironside slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ironside swings for the body but Bobbick moves out of range.
Bobbick is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobbick avoids the body shot from Ironside.
Ironside shoots in and gets a takedown into Bobbick's 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.
Ironside pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bobbick is keeping the position for now.
Ironside 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironside wants to control from the top but Bobbick keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironside controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ironside has gone for a leg lock! Bobbick slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ironside's guard.
Ironside is looking for a triangle but Bobbick pushes his legs off easily.
Ironside trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironside looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bobbick is one step ahead there.
Ironside has his foot on Bobbick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bobbick works his way back into a safe position though.
Ironside is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bobbick wants to stand but Ironside is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bobbick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bobbick gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ironside misses with a combination
and Bobbick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironside scores with a nice right hand.
Bobbick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobbick misses with a straight left.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ironside here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ironside just misses with a punch to the body.
Bobbick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ironside swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Bobbick to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobbick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bjorn Ironside is winning the standup battle so far.
Ironside lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bobbick checks a low kick from Ironside.
Ironside swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bobbick counters with a series of strikes. Ironside will be more careful next time no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Ironside is predictable there
and Bobbick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Ironside misses
and Bobbick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ironside on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Duane Bobbick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ironside swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bobbick counters with a low kick, right behind Ironside 's knee.
Ironside throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bobbick counters with a two punch combo.
Ironside looks to clinch
and Bobbick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bobbick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ironside stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bobbick jabs Ironside to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironside checks a low kick from Bobbick.
Ironside displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bobbick throws out the jab.
A jab from Bobbick finds it's way through Ironside's defenses.
Ironside misses with a body punch
and Ironside takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bobbick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bobbick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bjorn Ironside is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ironside doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bobbick ducks under a wild hook from Ironside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironside moves away from the strike by Bobbick.
Ironside swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bobbick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ironside throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ironside swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bobbick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ironside throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bobbick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ironside tries for a takedown but Bobbick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bobbick tries to bum rush Ironside with a series of wild strikes but Ironside uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bobbick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ironside misses with a lunging right hand
and Bobbick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bobbick finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ironside ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bobbick moves away.
Bobbick misses with a few strikes there.
Ironside misses with a right hand
and Bobbick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironside takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ironside throws a sloppy body shot
and Bobbick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobbick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ironside moves out of range as Bobbick strikes.
Ironside uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bobbick.
Ironside misses with a double jab.
Ironside misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bobbick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ironside fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobbick manages to avoid it.
Bobbick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ironside fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobbick manages to avoid it.
Bobbick throws a lazy uppercut
and Ironside cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bobbick missing with a left hand there. Ironside was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobbick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ironside lands with a straight right. Bobbick didn't see that one coming.
Ironside closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bobbick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ironside throws a body punch but Bobbick moves out of range.
Ironside fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bobbick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bobbick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ironside fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobbick manages to avoid it.
Ironside throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bobbick.
Ironside looks for the body kick but Bobbick saw that one coming.
Ironside looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ironside just misses with a punch to the body.
Ironside scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Bobbick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bobbick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bobbick looks to throw the jab but Ironside is out of range.
Bobbick takes one on the button.
Ironside dives in and grabs Bobbick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bobbick pushes down on Ironside's head and hops out.
Ironside misses with a combination
and Bobbick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ironside swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bobbick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ironside throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bobbick counters with a stiff right hand.
Ironside moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ironside misses with a looping right.
Ironside throws a low kick, looking for Bobbick's leg but Bobbick calmly moves out of range.
Bobbick jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duane Bobbick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bobbick 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Duane Bobbick!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butter Sweet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweet has chosen Knock Out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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255 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Frankie Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Butter Sweet!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Sweet misses.
Murdock shoots in looking for a takedown. Sweet tries to sprawl out of it but Murdock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sweet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murdock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sweet lands with an overhand left.
Sweet jabs at Murdock's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sweet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murdock counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Murdock is breathing heavily.
Sweet tries to kick Murdock off but Murdock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sweet pushes Murdock off and gets back to his feet.
Sweet lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sweet.
It looks like Frankie Murdock has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweet swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
Sweet throws a series of punches but Murdock moves out of range.
Sweet falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murdock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sweet wants to stand and escape but Murdock is having none of it.
Sweet is wriggling around but Murdock manages to pass to half guard.
Murdock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murdock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murdock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sweet makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sweet misses the body punch
and Murdock counters by moving into the clinch.
Murdock pulls guard successfully.
Murdock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murdock controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frankie Murdock.
Sweet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murdock's sensitive parts.
Sweet feints with a jab and clips Murdock right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Murdock is sent crashing into the canvas and Sweet leaps in for the kill! Murdock tries to get to his feet but Sweet is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Murdock is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butter Sweet!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uisce uisce beag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying uisce beag's choice of entrance music: Watermark by Enya. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
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284 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uisce uisce beag!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Dean Walker has been cut.
uisce beag throws a front kick that sends Walker stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from uisce beag.
A looping hook to the body misses from uisce beag. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from uisce beag.
Walker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt uisce beag.
uisce beag throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
uisce beag misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
uisce beag throws a solid leg kick but Walker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at uisce beag.
Walker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from uisce beag.
Walker throws a head kick but uisce beag moves out of range.
uisce beag feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Walker collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Uisce uisce beag!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Putzillini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putzillini comes to the cage accompanied by Battle March Medley. Rocky Putzillini is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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198 lbs
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186 lbs
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Putzillini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex throws a leg kick that misses.
Fairtex looks to score with a jab to the body but Putzillini is just out of range.
Fairtex shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Putzillini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jason Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Putzillini misses the target.
Putzillini lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fairtex.
Putzillini throws a lazy uppercut
and Fairtex counters with a nice body kick.
Fairtex throws a leg kick but Putzillini moved away.
Fairtex will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fairtex fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Putzillini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Fairtex.
Fairtex wants to slow Putzillini down by chopping away at his legs.
Putzillini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Putzillini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fairtex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fairtex.
Putzillini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fairtex counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fairtex throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex works over Putzillini with some ground and pound from guard.
Fairtex looking to sit in guard and control but Putzillini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Putzillini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fairtex looking for a sweep. Not yet Fairtex, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fairtex is on top in guard.
Fairtex wants to control from the top but Putzillini keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex throwing strikes from guard but Putzillini blocks nicely.
Fairtex trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Putzillini keeping moving, preventing Fairtex from controlling successfully.
Fairtex is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Putzillini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fairtex working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Putzillini keeping moving, preventing Fairtex from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex is pushing down on Putzillini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Putzillini is fighting to maintain full guard but Fairtex has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fairtex trying to mount his opponent but Putzillini defends it.
Fairtex wants to take a breather but Putzillini is having none of it.
Fairtex is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fairtex with the ground and pound but Putzillini uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Putzillini working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putzillini keeping moving, preventing Fairtex from controlling successfully.
Putzillini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fairtex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putzillini is keeping the position for now.
Fairtex trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fairtex is looking to work some ground and pound but Putzillini has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putzillini looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fairtex puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fairtex is trying to control. Putzillini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Putzillini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fairtex is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Fairtex dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Putzillini tries to clinch up.
Fairtex is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Putzillini throws a hook to the side of Fairtex's head but Fairtex sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fairtex swings away with a body shot that misses
and Putzillini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fairtex buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fairtex throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fairtex fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putzillini manages to avoid it.
Putzillini wants to slow Fairtex down by chopping away at his legs.
Fairtex 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.
Fairtex is looking to work some ground and pound but Putzillini has wrist control.
Fairtex trying to control but Putzillini is working from the bottom.
Putzillini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fairtex trying to control but Putzillini is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jason Fairtex wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fairtex moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Putzillini drops his hands momentarily and Fairtex takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Putzillini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fairtex throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Putzillini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Putzillini checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Putzillini throws a poor cross that misses
and Fairtex counters with a good low kick that Putzillini was not able to check.
Putzillini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Fairtex.
Fairtex tries to score a power double leg takedown but Putzillini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fairtex somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex misses with a body shot.
Fairtex thows a body kick. Putzillini tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Putzillini throws an overhand right that lands on Fairtex's shoulder, as Fairtex tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Fairtex misses.
Putzillini tests Fairtex's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Putzillini misses with a left hand
and Fairtex counters with a good low kick that Putzillini was not able to check.
Fairtex motions for Putzillini to come forward. Fairtex throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fairtex lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fairtex throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Putzillini on the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fairtex lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Putzillini has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Putzillini and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Putzillini takes a swing at Fairtex's ribcage but misses.
Putzillini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fairtex closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fairtex lands in his opponent's guard.
Fairtex has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fairtex advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex in side control, throwing shots but Putzillini defends.
Fairtex wants to control but Putzillini is keeping him busy.
Fairtex controlling the position from side mount.
Fairtex throwing strikes but Putzillini manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fairtex manages to get back to half guard.
Fairtex is looking to control Putzillini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fairtex avoid being mounted?
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.
Fairtex is refusing to be controlled, as Putzillini sits in half guard.
Putzillini slows the pace down in half guard.
Fairtex tries to get to full guard but Putzillini has control of the leg.
Putzillini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Fairtex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Putzillini cracks Fairtex with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fairtex scores with a nice strike.
Fairtex lands a head shot.
Nice jab there from Fairtex.
Fairtex is looking to land body kicks.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Putzillini as he avoids it easily.
Putzillini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairtex.
Putzillini slaps away a takedown attempt from Fairtex, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fairtex uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Putzillini.
Putzillini takes a swing at Fairtex's ribcage but misses.
Fairtex takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Putzillini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fairtex misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fairtex chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A clash of legs there as Putzillini blocks the low kick.
Putzillini misses with a combination
and Fairtex counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex is looking to score with low kicks.
Putzillini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A combination from Putzillini does no damage.
A leg kick checked by Putzillini.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fairtex. That's going to slow Putzillini down.
Fairtex steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Putzillini.
Fairtex scores with a leg kick.
Putzillini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fairtex scores a takedown into full mount!
Putzillini in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Fairtex.
Fairtex pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rocky Putzillini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putzillini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fairtex looking to control but Putzillini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Putzillini is working to get back to half guard.
Fairtex is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Putzillini can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fairtex wants to control the pace but Putzillini is squirming around nicely.
Fairtex lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Putzillini is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fairtex is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Putzillini can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fairtex is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Putzillini can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex with a couple of short strikes.
Fairtex landing strikes from the mount.
Fairtex connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fairtex landing strikes from the mount.
Fairtex avoids the attempt from Putzillini to control.
Fairtex controlling his opponent.
Putzillini is in a horrible position here. Fairtex smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fairtex working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fairtex pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairtex unloading with bombs!
Fairtex is landing with some decent strikes but Putzillini is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fairtex with the ground and pound from mount.
Fairtex wants to control the pace but Putzillini is squirming around nicely.
Jason Fairtex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fairtex raining down hammerfists from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fairtex tries to control but Putzillini wriggling away.
Jason Fairtex has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee warns Putzillini that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Fairtex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fairtex 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Fairtex!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jt Colossus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and G Kar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kar's choice of entrance music: Feed the Fire. Jt Colossus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to G Kar's chin.
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264 lbs
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265 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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jt Colossus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, G Kar!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Colossus counters with a right hand that sends Kar tumbling to the canvas! Can Colossus finish him? He dives into Kar's guard looking to do just that!
It looks like G Kar has been cut.
Kar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Colossus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kar keeping full guard, as Colossus tries to pass.
Colossus wants to control from the top but Kar keeps moving.
Kar looking to control.
Kar is trying to hold Colossus in close to prevent damage but Colossus has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colossus is looking to take a break and control but Kar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Colossus throwing shots but Kar is blocking nicely.
Colossus trying to control the action but Kar is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colossus trying to pass the guard but Kar defending well.
Kar is holding on to half guard well.
Colossus controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kar looks to score with a jab to the body but Colossus is just out of range.
Colossus throws a combination that misses
and Kar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Colossus's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Colossus misses with a left hand
and Kar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Colossus!
Kar throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Colossus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kar landing punches.
Colossus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kar lands a big elbow.
Kar landing strikes from the mount.
Kar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kar looking to finish Colossus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Colossus!
Colossus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kar thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Colossus?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kar thowing shots but they're missing.
Kar controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kar with a couple of short strikes.
Colossus is rocked!
Kar postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Colossus badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kar around the waist but Kar pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kar is the winner by TKO! Kar jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). G Kar!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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