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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Marston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patterson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ice Cream Paint Job kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Marston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson throws a right hand that Marston ducks under and follows up with a left that Marston also avoids with ease.
Patterson tries to move into range but Marston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marston shoots in for a double leg but Patterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Patterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Marston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Patterson.
Marston shoots in looking for a takedown but Patterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marston looks to land a combination but Patterson avoids it well.
Marston shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Patterson's guard.
Marston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marston postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Patterson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Marston, into his guard.
Marston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Patterson is one step ahead there.
Marston throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Patterson 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marston working for a triangle but Patterson defends it easily.
Marston looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Patterson passes into half guard.
Patterson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marston tries to get to full guard but Patterson has control of the leg.
Patterson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marston defends it well.
Marston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Patterson pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marston wants to get back to full guard.
Patterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Marston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marston is looking to control Patterson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marston avoid being mounted?
Patterson prevents Marston from improving his position.
Marston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Patterson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Marston is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derek Patterson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joel Caputo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Macho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macho has chosen "Woman From Tokyo" as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Paul Macho was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joel Caputo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Macho!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caputo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macho.
Caputo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Macho is looking for a sweep. Caputo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caputo tries to pass to full mount but Macho defends it.
Macho is looking to improve his position.
Caputo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Macho's head.
Caputo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Macho defends it well.
Macho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Macho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caputo is working away from the top position though.
Macho gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macho trying to control the position.
Macho has his feet on Caputo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caputo has his takedown stuffed
and Macho counters with a nice uppercut.
Macho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Caputo misses with a takedown attempt
letting Macho counter with a right hand.
Caputo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Caputo showed some decent athleticism there.
Macho is trying to stand back up but Caputo is controlling him
Caputo is keen to just control but Macho is a slippery customer.
Caputo trying to mount his opponent but Macho defends it.
Caputo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Macho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Macho is trying to stand up here but Caputo is controlling him well.
Macho wants to control but Caputo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macho looks like he's trying to stand up.
Caputo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Macho is just riding it out for now. Caputo eventually gives up the hold.
Macho gets full guard.
Caputo 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.
Macho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Caputo wants to pass the guard but Macho is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Macho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caputo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caputo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Caputo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Macho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Caputo laying and praying for a moment but Macho takes advantage and regains half guard.
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.
Macho manages to get to full guard.
Macho keeping moving, preventing Caputo from controlling successfully.
Caputo landing some decent shots from guard.
Caputo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caputo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macho is on top in guard.
Macho stopping the sweep attempt from Caputo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Caputo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Caputo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Macho counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Caputo!
Caputo wants to control but Macho is having none of it.
Macho unloading with bombs!
Macho lands with some strikes.
Caputo is looking to improve his position but Macho isn't that keen on the idea.
Caputo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Macho is working for a kimura but Caputo is defending it quite comfortably.
Caputo wants to control but Macho is keeping busy.
Macho prevents Caputo from improving his position.
Macho winds up and cracks Caputo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caputo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Caputo looking for a guillotine here but Macho defends easily.
Macho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Macho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caputo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Macho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paul Macho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Caputo looking for a sweep. Not yet Caputo, not yet.
Caputo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Macho throwing strikes but missing.
Macho throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Macho throwing strikes from guard but Caputo blocks nicely.
Macho thows a big elbow that misses.
Caputo working a defensive guard here.
Caputo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macho is aware though and is defending well.
Macho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caputo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Macho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Macho won't allow Caputo to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macho chips away with some ground and pound.
Macho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caputo looking for a sweep. Not yet Caputo, not yet.
Caputo is trying to control the position but Macho postures up.
Macho passes Caputo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Caputo is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macho tries to pass to full mount but Caputo defends it.
Ground and pound from Macho.
Caputo is trying to get back to full guard.
Caputo is defending against the submission attempts here by Macho.
Macho seems to be working for a kimura but Caputo defends the submission attempt.
Caputo has hold of Macho's hands but Macho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Caputo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Macho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Macho working Caputo over with strikes.
Macho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Macho tries to stand but can't do so whilst Caputo controls his leg.
Caputo gets back to full guard.
Caputo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Macho manages to get himself to full guard.
Macho is pulling down on Caputo's head to control his posture.
Caputo wants to pass the guard but Macho is keeping the position.
Caputo with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Macho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Caputo throws a head kick that misses
enabling Macho to counter with a crisp jab.
Caputo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Macho but Macho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Macho tries to clinch up.
Macho tries to keep at a distance but Caputo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Macho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Macho prevents a takedown attempt there.
Macho stalling the fight.
Macho lands a body punch.
Macho misses with the head strike.
Macho lands a right hand.
Macho gets through Caputo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Caputo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Macho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Caputo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Caputo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caputo is looking to break free of the clinch but Macho has double underhooks.
Macho lands with a short shot to the head.
Caputo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Macho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Macho.
Macho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Macho's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Caputo gets control of Macho's arms and successfully pulls guard. Caputo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Macho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Macho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Caputo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Macho.
Macho scoring with punches to the head and body.
Macho wants to stand but Caputo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Macho stopping the sweep attempt from Caputo.
Macho 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.
Macho thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
Macho landing with the ground and pound.
Caputo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caputo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Macho's guard.
Macho has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Caputo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Macho is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Macho has escaped and now he's on top!
Macho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Caputo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macho is one step ahead there.
Macho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Caputo's head.
Caputo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Macho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Caputo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Macho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Caputo throws a strike but Macho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Macho advances position into side control!
Macho working the head with strikes.
Caputo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Macho's best efforts.
Caputo is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caputo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Macho.
Caputo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caputo.
Macho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Macho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Caputo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Caputo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Macho defends well.
Caputo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Macho.
Macho trying to stand up but can't free himself from Caputo's guard.
Macho is looking to work some ground and pound but Caputo has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Macho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Macho 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Macho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Tames (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tames comes to the cage accompanied by "The Distance" by Cake. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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277 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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, James Tames!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Jackson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Tames looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Tames sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Tames.
Tames throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tames misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tames.
Tames fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tames takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Ray Jackson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tames slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Tames dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Tames avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Tames.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Tames.
Tames misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Tames.
Tames throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tames thows a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
James Tames seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tames throws a combination that misses
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tames has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tames is breathing heavily.
Jackson tries to bum rush Tames with a series of wild strikes but Tames uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Tames moves out of range easily.
Tames shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tames scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tames throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a combination. Tames tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tames gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tames on the side of the head.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a combination. Tames tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tames scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tames lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Tames thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Tames throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Tames throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Tames avoids them all with ease.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Tames moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tames moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tames misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Tames backing up. Tames nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson feints a jab promting Tames to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tames slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Tames.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tames gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Tames bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Tames is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tames backs up against the cage.
Jackson cracks Tames with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Tames misses the shot to the body.
Tames ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson misses with the combination.
Tames missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tames misses the jab.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Tames.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tames swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Tames looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tames on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tames had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tames circles away quickly and effectively.
Tames has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Tames's head.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson scores with a one two! Tames had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Tames misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Tames slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tames moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson tries to bum rush Tames with a series of wild strikes but Tames uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson scores with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tames moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Tames sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Tames on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Jackson's cut.
That's time! Tames's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Tames waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tames moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Tames avoids nicely.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tames.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Tames misses with a double jab.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Tames misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tames throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tames throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ray Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
James Tames is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Tames avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to bum rush Tames with a series of wild strikes but Tames uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Tames should have avoided that one.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tames momentarily.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Tames. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tames back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Tames.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Tames avoids nicely.
Jackson throws a right hand that Tames ducks under and follows up with a left that Tames also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tames is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tames comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tames circles away quickly and effectively.
Tames rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Tames has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Tames showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tames avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson slips a straight right by Tames.
Tames takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tames misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson tries to bum rush Tames with a series of wild strikes but Tames uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Tames throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tames eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tames swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tames takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tames throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a right hand that Tames ducks under and follows up with a left that Tames also avoids with ease.
Tames closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tames misses the shot to the body.
Tames misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson throws a combination. Tames tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tames takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tames misses with a right hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Tames drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Tames with an uppercut!
Tames showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Tames misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right hand that Tames ducks under and follows up with a left that Tames also avoids with ease.
Tames avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tames lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tames.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Tames.
A combination from Tames does no damage.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Tames bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tames backs up against the cage.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Tames avoids it well.
Tames misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ray Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Tames takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson slips under a jab from Tames.
Tames loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Tames avoids them all with ease.
Tames misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Tames bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tames misses with the combination.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Tames takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tames misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a jab. Tames acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tames throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson throws a right hand that Tames ducks under and follows up with a left that Tames also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tames misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tames.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tames takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tames might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Tames avoids nicely.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Tames lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into rage.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Tames misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Tames moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson sizes up Tames with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tames's head backwards.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Tames moves out of range.
Tames swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tames avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tames takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Tames avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tames showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Tames is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Tames avoids it well.
Tames throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tames misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Tames backpedaling.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Tames avoids it well.
Tames throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Tames throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Tames thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tames slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tames throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
A big left from Tames misses.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tames throws out the jab.
Jackson tries to bum rush Tames with a series of wild strikes but Tames uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tames misses with the combination.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Tames is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Tames fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tames drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tames has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tames showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Tames throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tames.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Tames saw that one coming.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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.
Tames throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Tames avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Tames misses.
Tames misses with a straight right.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tames throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Tames moves out of range.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tames uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tames lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James Tames has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tames lands with a shot to the body.
Tames swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ray Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tames waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolf Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Disturbed-Conflict. 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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210 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wolf Christian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Christian misses the target.
Matthews scores with a crisp jab that stopped Christian in his tracks.
Matthews lands the left hand.
Matthews fails with the takedown.
Matthews thuds his right hand into Christian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matthews tries to clinch but Christian is having none of it.
Christian swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews tries to clinch but Christian moves out of range.
Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Christian does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Christian keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Christian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matthews on the ground.
Christian controlling Matthews's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Christian keeps moving.
Christian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Christian tries to get out of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kevin Matthews was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Christian lands with a hook. Matthews tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matthews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No joy there for Matthews, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matthews takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Christian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Christian misses the shot to the body.
Christian misses with a wild body shot.
Matthews moves to clinch but Christian breaks away
and Christian counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christian. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christian throws a jab but it's blocked by Matthews.
Matthews takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews tries to clinch there but Christian circles away.
Matthews lands with a nice combination. Christian backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christian. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from Matthews both land. Nice combination.
Christian tries to bum rush Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthews throws a body punch but Christian moves out of range.
Christian 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.
Matthews wants to stand but Christian is controlling the position.
Christian is looking to work some ground and pound but Matthews has wrist control.
Christian throws a strike but Matthews rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christian wants to stand but Matthews is controlling the position.
Matthews missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matthews throwing strikes from guard but Christian blocks nicely.
Christian keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Christian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matthews.
Matthews postures up in Christian's guard and throws a big left but Christian blocks it.
Christian has a closed guard, preventing Matthews from standing up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Christian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Christian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christian throws a strike but Matthews avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Christian is looking to work some ground and pound but Matthews has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Matthews 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.
Christian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christian throws a series of punches but Matthews avoids them all with ease.
Matthews tries for a takedown but Christian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christian throws a combination that misses
and Matthews counters by clinching up.
Matthews prevents Christian from breaking the clinch.
Matthews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christian's efforts to push away.
Matthews stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matthews.
Matthews stops a takedown attempt from Christian.
Christian breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthews lands a jab-cross combination.
Matthews misses with a few strikes there.
Kevin Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthews lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Christian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Christian throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matthews.
Christian circles away from the clinch attempt
and Christian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christian looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christian as he jumps to the side.
Wolf Christian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Matthews.
That kick from Christian tenderised Matthews's leg. Matthews is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Christian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Christian misses with a hook.
Matthews throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Christian was covering up waiting for the punch and Matthews finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Christian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Christian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matthews looking to pass the guard.
Matthews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christian keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matthews.
Matthews is looking to work some ground and pound but Christian has wrist control.
Matthews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matthews postures up and lands a big shot to Christian's brow.
Matthews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christian is working an open guard so Matthews takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Matthews closes the distance looking to clinch
and Christian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matthews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christian throws a right and a left that Matthews avoids nicely.
Matthews darts in trying to clinch
and Christian counters with a straight right hand.
Matthews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Christian throws out a powerful jab.
Matthews wants to clinch
enabling Christian to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christian stuffs the takedown attempt from Matthews. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet.
Christian tries to bum rush Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevin Matthews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Christian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Matthews misses with a left hand
and Christian counters with a straight right hand.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Christian avoids them all with ease.
Matthews throws a sloppy body shot
and Christian counters with a straight right hand.
Christian scores with a sloppy right hand. Matthews should have avoided that one.
Matthews throws a lazy uppercut
and Christian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Christian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Christian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matthews quickly recovers to half guard.
Christian thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Matthews to regain full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews wants to stand and escape but Christian is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christian throws a big right hand that misses.
Christian makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Christian is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Christian throwing strikes from guard but Matthews blocks nicely.
Matthews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matthews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matthews wriggles free and stands up.
Christian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matthews moves into the clinch.
Christian gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Matthews regains guard.
Christian passes Matthews's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Matthews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christian.
Christian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wolf Christian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matthews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Christian looks to land a strike but Matthews avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Christianis looking to pass into half guard but Matthews pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Matthews is in guard.
Matthews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Matthews looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Christian is avoiding damage well.
Matthews working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Matthews tries to score with some ground and pound. Christian controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wolf Christian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christian dodges the ground and pound from Matthews.
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.
An elbow from Matthews crashes against the mat.
Matthews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christian keeps working.
Christian dodges the ground and pound from Matthews.
Matthews stands up.
Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matthews is looking to clinch but Christian is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolf Christian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matthews 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Matthews!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balrog Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Malfoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balrog Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Balrog Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke Malfoy!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Malfoy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malfoy can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Malfoy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson digs a right hand into Malfoy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malfoy's gas tank.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Malfoy misses with a body punch.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Malfoy looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Malfoy's head.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson digs a right hand into Malfoy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malfoy's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johnson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson stalling the fight.
Malfoy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson avoiding damage as Malfoy throws knees to the body.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malfoy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Malfoy is rocked!
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malfoy is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Malfoy shrugs off.
Johnson cracks Malfoy with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Malfoy seems to have recovered his senses.
Malfoy looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson is leaning against Malfoy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson gets through Malfoy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malfoy takes a knee to the side of 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!
Malfoy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malfoy backwards.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Malfoy's head.
Johnson cracks Malfoy with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Malfoy tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Malfoy shrugs off.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Malfoy looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson pushes Malfoy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushes Malfoy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson digs a right hand into Malfoy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malfoy's gas tank.
Malfoy takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
Johnson digs a right hand into Malfoy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malfoy's gas tank.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson digs a right hand into Malfoy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malfoy's gas tank.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Malfoy in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Malfoy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
Malfoy missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malfoy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson gets through Malfoy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Malfoy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Malfoy trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malfoy or not.
Johnson digs a right hand into Malfoy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malfoy's gas tank.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Malfoy is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Malfoy into the cage.
Malfoy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malfoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malfoys head.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johnson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Malfoy trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Malfoy into the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Malfoy lands with a right to the head.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balrog Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malfoy fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malfoy can do to turn this around?
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malfoy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malfoy throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malfoy thinking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Malfoy throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson gets through Malfoy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Balrog Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malfoy misses with an elbow over the top.
Malfoy working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson is leaning against Malfoy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malfoy backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Malfoy takes a shot to the head.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Malfoy throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Malfoy's ribcage. Malfoy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Malfoy missing with knees to the body.
Johnson works on Malfoy's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Malfoy.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Malfoy takes a shot to the head.
Malfoy lands a nice uppercut.
Malfoy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Malfoy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Malfoy improves position.
Johnson works on Malfoy's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Malfoy's ribcage. Malfoy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Malfoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Malfoy backwards.
Malfoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson lunges at Malfoy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malfoy's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malfoy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Malfoy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Malfoy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson tests Malfoy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malfoy shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Malfoy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malfoy throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Malfoy misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malfoy needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Malfoy throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Malfoy back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson prevents Malfoy from breaking the clinch.
Johnson is working Malfoy over against the cage.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Malfoy's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
A short right from Johnson.
Malfoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malfoy backwards.
Malfoy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malfoy backwards.
Malfoy missing with knees to the body.
Johnson is working Malfoy over against the cage.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malfoys head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malfoy.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Malfoy avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Malfoy.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Malfoy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Malfoy tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Malfoy is trying to break free.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson digs a right hand into Malfoy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malfoy's gas tank.
Malfoy takes a shot to the head.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malfoy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson is struggling to control the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Malfoy.
Malfoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Malfoy misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Malfoy.
Malfoy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malfoy is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balrog Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Malfoy throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Duke Malfoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malfoy throws a head kick that misses.
Malfoy misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Malfoy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malfoy's head backwards.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Malfoy throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Malfoy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malfoy has time to react.
Malfoy misses with a combination
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malfoy trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson pushes Malfoy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Malfoy tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Malfoy back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johnson obliges.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malfoy backwards.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Malfoy backwards.
Malfoy tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Malfoy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Malfoy's head.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Malfoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duke Malfoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malfoy stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson pushes Malfoy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson looking to stall.
Malfoy misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malfoy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Malfoy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Malfoy effectively controlling the action here.
Malfoy tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson lands a knee to the body.
Malfoy tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malfoy avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Johnson digs a right hand into Malfoy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malfoy's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Malfoy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Malfoy backwards.
Malfoy lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Malfoy misses with a body punch.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malfoy's defenses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Malfoy scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Malfoy obliges.
Malfoy misses with an elbow over the top.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Malfoy misses with the head strike.
Johnson works on Malfoy's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malfoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Malfoy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
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.
Malfoy misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Malfoy.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Malfoy.
Malfoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Malfoy pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson pushes Malfoy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Malfoy misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Malfoy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malfoy scores with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Malfoy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Malfoy's ribcage. Malfoy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balrog Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balrog Johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Castellaneta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans has chosen Panasonic Youth by The Dillinger Escape Plan as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Castellaneta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louis Evans!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Castellaneta.
Horrible takedown by Castellaneta or perhaps it was just good defense by Evans which made him look bad.
Evans swings away with a body shot that misses
and Castellaneta counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Evans pushes Castellaneta off looking to stand but Castellaneta dives back in and keeps control.
Castellaneta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Evans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Castellaneta.
Castellaneta works his way into side control.
Castellaneta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Evans is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Castellaneta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Castellaneta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Castellaneta is trying to get an arm triangle but Evans is defending well.
Evans is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Castellaneta is controlling him well.
Evans can't do much from the bottom here.
Castellaneta in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Evans is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Castellaneta!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Wolfe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Taylor!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe misses the shot to the body.
Wolfe misses with a low kick.
Wolfe tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Wolfe lands a slapping body shot.
Wolfe tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
Wolfe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wolfe misses with a left hand
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Wolfe's head but Wolfe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolfe throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor rushes Wolfe and presses him up against the cage.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wolfe can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfe controls his hands.
Wolfe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wolfe can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Wolfe tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor stops a takedown attempt from Wolfe.
A short body shot lands from Wolfe as the two fighters clinch.
Taylor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wolfe taking a breather.
Wolfe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Taylor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Taylor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wolfe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor is working Wolfe over against the cage.
Taylor takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee is keeping an eye on Taylor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Wolfe.
Nice body punch from Wolfe.
Taylor has Wolfe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wolfe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Wolfe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Wolfe misses with some punches.
Wolfe throws a punch but it's blocked by Taylor.
Wolfe cracks Taylor with a nice body shot.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Wolfe.
Wolfe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taylor lands with a left to the head.
Wolfe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
Wolfe stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Taylor.
Taylor lands a shot to the body.
Taylor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wolfe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Taylor wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wolfe counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolfe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolfe misses the shot to the body.
Wolfe thuds a left hand into Taylor's body.
Wolfe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taylor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wolfe thinking.
Taylor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wolfe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wolfe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taylor counters with a nice body shot.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolfe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wolfe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taylor.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Wolfe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolfe thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wolfe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jorge Taylor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wolfe lunges at Taylor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taylor's hand.
Wolfe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wolfe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Wolfe with that takedown attempt.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wolfe tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wolfe to the ground. Wolfe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wolfe throws out a leg kick but Taylor moves out of range and Wolfe only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe misses the shot to the body.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taylor tries to move into range but Wolfe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wolfe misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Wolfe sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taylor stuffs the takedown attempt from Wolfe. Wolfe gets slowly back to his feet.
Wolfe misses with a wild body shot.
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.
Taylor closes the distance and pushes Wolfe back into the cage.
Wolfe throws a punch but it's blocked by Taylor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Taylor turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Taylor creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wolfe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Taylor taking a break here but Wolfe is having none of it and regains half guard.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Wolfe is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor content to control rather than advance.
Wolfe tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
Wolfe is pressing down on Taylor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Wolfe working a defensive guard here.
Taylor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wolfe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolfe is looking to control Taylor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wolfe avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wolfe thows a body shot but no joy.
Wolfe misses with a head kick.
No luck for Wolfe with that takedown attempt.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolfe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wolfe at a distance.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolfe.
Wolfe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolfe is looking to wear down Taylor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe misses with a low kick.
Wolfe misses with an uppercut
so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolfe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolfe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taylor controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jorge Taylor hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wolfe throws a front kick aimed at Taylor's knee but Taylor avoids it well.
Wolfe looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Wolfe lands with an overhand left.
Wolfe punishes Taylor's body with a nice straight punch.
Wolfe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a body shot
and Wolfe counters with a solid body kick.
Wolfe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor throws a hook but Wolfe blocks it.
Taylor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wolfe slips a jab from Taylor.
Wolfe throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Wolfe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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.
Wolfe connects with a solid leg kick.
Wolfe throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolfe misses with a shot to the body
and Taylor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taylor blocks a jab.
Wolfe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Wolfe drops his hands momentarily and Taylor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolfe misses with a body shot.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Taylor really 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.
Wolfe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wolfe throws out a leg kick but Taylor moves out of range and Wolfe only half commits.
Wolfe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Jesse Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe motions for Taylor to come forward. Wolfe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Wolfe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolfe is just out of range.
Wolfe throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Wolfe swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Wolfe keeps it at a distance.
Taylor thuds a left hand into Wolfe's body.
Wolfe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taylor on the side of the head.
Wolfe connects with a jab.
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.
Wolfe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taylor's sensitive parts.
Taylor looks to land a right hand but Wolfe moved out of range.
Wolfe misses with a lunging right hand
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Wolfe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jorge Taylor hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Taylor throws a jab when Wolfe was well out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wolfe is defended easily by Taylor.
Wolfe throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfe tries to land a leg kick but Taylor saw it coming and moves away.
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.
Wolfe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wolfe.
Wolfe slips a straight right by Taylor.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Wolfe throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolfe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolfe scores with a shot to the body.
Wolfe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Taylor dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolfe.
Wolfe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taylor.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Wolfe.
Wolfe throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolfe misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wolfe.
Taylor moves out of range of the leg kick from Wolfe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor works Wolfe's body with a nice hook.
Wolfe throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolfe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taylor counters by moving into the clinch.
Taylor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wolfe or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Wolfe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wolfe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Taylor presses Wolfe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Taylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taylor tries to stall but Wolfe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Taylor scores with a shot to the side of Wolfe's head.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
Wolfe misses with an elbow strike.
Taylor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Taylor.
Stalling in the clinch from Taylor.
The crowd are getting on Taylor's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Wolfe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wolfe misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taylor.
Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolfe backwards.
Wolfe lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
Wolfe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfe missing with knees to the body.
Taylor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taylor lands a body punch.
Jorge Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jorge Taylor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor dodges an elbow strike from Wolfe.
Wolfe can't get the takedown.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Wolfe.
Wolfe misses with an elbow strike.
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wolfe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor misses with a looping right.
Wolfe misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolfe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolfe slips under a jab from Taylor.
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.
Wolfe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Wolfe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Wolfe misses
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolfe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Wolfe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Taylor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wolfe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jesse Wolfe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wolfe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taylor 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:50
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Taylor!
Jorge Taylor is the new featherweight champion!
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