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NYCC 23- Double Dose PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Action (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews comes into the arena with God's Gonna Cut You Down blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rock Action!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matthews - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Action.
Action tries a knee to the head but Matthews blocks it.
Action tries to land a knee to the head but Matthews blocks with his arms.
Action using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matthews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matthews misses with an elbow over the top.
Matthews looking to slow down the pace here.
Matthews misses with an elbow over the top.
Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matthews lands a nice elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matthews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Action with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matthews gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Action.
Action takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Action with a knee to the head.
Matthews throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matthews lands a nice elbow.
A body shot lands from Action.
Matthews is looking to control Action's arms but Action gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matthews has his back to the cage.
Matthews lands a damaging elbow.
Action avoids a wild elbow strike from Matthews.
Action using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matthews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Action looks gassed!
Action stalling.
Action tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Action is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matthews is keeping busy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matthews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Action tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matthews lands with a right to the head.
Action blocks an elbow strike.
Matthews lands an elbow that stopped Action in his tracks for a moment.
Action has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
Matthews misses with an elbow over the top.
Matthews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matthews just misses with a elbow thrown towards Action's brow.
Matthews lands an elbow inside.
Matthews lands an elbow inside that Action shrugs off.
Matthews looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Action tries a body shot but Matthews blocks it.
Action drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matthews pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mike Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Action.
Matthews throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matthews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matthews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Action backwards.
Action blocks an elbow strike.
Action blocks an elbow strike.
Matthews working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matthews lands a damaging elbow.
Matthews lands a nice elbow.
Matthews throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matthews lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Action takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Rock Action has been cut.
Matthews is pushing Action up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Matthews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matthews throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Matthews.
Matthews controlling the action here for a moment.
Matthews lands with a light punch inside.
Matthews lands an elbow inside.
Matthews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Action's defenses.
Matthews stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Matthews for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Action misses with a knee strike.
Matthews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Action's defenses.
Matthews comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Action takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Matthews.
Action looking to throw knees to the head but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Action takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matthews stalling against the cage.
Matthews lands an elbow inside.
Matthews connects with a nasty looking knee right to Action's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews lands an elbow inside that Action shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Action takes an elbow to the temple.
Matthews comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matthews with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Matthews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matthews lands a nice elbow.
Matthews lands a nice elbow.
Matthews lands a nice elbow.
Matthews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Action's defenses.
Nice elbow from Matthews.
Action takes an elbow to the forehead.
Action with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matthews throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matthews lands an elbow inside that Action shrugs off.
Matthews comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matthews lands an uppercut.
Matthews is pushing Action up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Matthews comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matthews throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matthews content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Matthews.
Matthews misses with a knee strike.
Action throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matthews blocks it with crossed arms.
Matthews effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matthews.
Matthews lands an elbow just above Action 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matthews.
Matthews is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice elbow from Matthews.
Action tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matthews lands an elbow just above Action 's eye.
Matthews throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matthews effectively controlling the action here.
Matthews lands an elbow that stopped Action in his tracks for a moment.
Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matthews throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Action takes an elbow to the temple.
Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Action blocks an elbow strike from Matthews.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Action is keeping busy.
Matthews lands an elbow just above Action 's eye.
Nice elbow from Matthews.
Action is trying to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rock Action's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matthews creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Action misses with a punch on the inside.
Matthews stalling the fight.
Matthews has Action pressed against the cage, preventing Action from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Action tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Matthews.
Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matthews pushes off an throws an elbow but Action leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matthews with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Matthews working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Action trying to land knees to the body.
Action blocks an elbow strike.
Action trying to stall but Matthews improves his position.
Matthews throws an elbow that misses.
Matthews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Action's defenses.
Matthews pushes off an throws an elbow but Action leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Action takes an elbow to the temple.
A bit of stalling here from Matthews.
Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Action is breathing heavily.
Matthews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Action backwards.
Matthews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matthews with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Matthews scores with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Action as Matthews tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews lands a nice elbow.
Matthews misses with an elbow strike.
Matthews with a knee to the head.
Action tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matthews.
Still in the clinch, Matthews scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matthews lands an elbow just above Action 's eye.
Matthews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matthews landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Matthews.
Matthews taking a breather.
Matthews is looking to control Action's arms but Action gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matthews has his back to the cage.
Mike Matthews has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Action lands a knee to the body.
Matthews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matthews taking a breather.
Matthews stalling in the clinch but Action improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Matthews.
Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matthews creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matthews.
Matthews is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Action.
Matthews avoiding damage as Action throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Action is looking to control Matthews's arms but Matthews gets an underhook and turns him. Now Action has his back to the cage.
Action misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matthews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by Matthews.
Matthews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Action takes a shot to the head.
Action takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matthews.
Action tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matthews lands an elbow inside that Action shrugs off.
Matthews lands a damaging elbow.
Action breaks the clinch.
Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matthews.
Matthews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Action blocks an elbow strike from Matthews.
Matthews lands a damaging elbow.
Action with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matthews avoiding damage.
Matthews looking to stall.
Matthews lands a nice elbow.
Matthews lands with a short shot to the head.
Matthews lands a nice elbow.
Matthews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Action's defenses.
Matthews connects with a nasty looking knee right to Action's face.
Matthews tries a knee to the head but Action blocks it.
Action tries a knee to the head but Matthews blocks it.
Matthews pressing his opponent against the cage.
Matthews using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Action has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Action misses with a knee strike.
Action being controlled against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matthews.
Matthews trying to control the position but instead, Action has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matthews into the cage.
Matthews lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Action tries to stall but Matthews uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matthews looking to stall.
A knee to the head by Matthews.
Action is trying to push Matthews away but Matthews has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Action misses with a knee to the head.
Action takes an elbow to the forehead.
Action takes an elbow to the temple.
Action blocks an elbow strike from Matthews.
Action wants to break free but Matthews has control.
Action takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matthews lands a damaging elbow.
Matthews lands an elbow that stopped Action in his tracks for a moment.
Action takes an elbow to the forehead.
Action takes an elbow to the temple.
Matthews slowing the pace effectively.
Matthews being controlled against the cage.
Matthews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matthews lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Matthews.
Action dodges an elbow strike from Matthews.
Action is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matthews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rock Action's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Matthews misses with a body shot.
Matthews leaves Action with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Matthews there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matthews forces Action back against the cage and clinches.
Action is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matthews lands a left hand.
Action blocks an elbow strike.
Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Action takes an elbow to the temple.
Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Matthews.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matthews.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Matthews lands a nice elbow.
Matthews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Action tries to land a knee to the head but Matthews blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Matthews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews lands a nice elbow.
Matthews lands a knee to the head.
Matthews stalling the fight.
Action tries to land knees in the clinch but Matthews avoids the damage to the body.
Matthews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matthews lands an elbow inside that Action shrugs off.
Matthews stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Action takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matthews wants to stall.
Action tries to land a knee to the head but Matthews blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Matthews.
Action takes an elbow to the temple.
Matthews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matthews.
Matthews taking a breather.
Matthews with a knee to the head.
Matthews lands a right hand.
Matthews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matthews with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Action tries to circle away but Matthews has him pinned against the cage.
Action tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Action is keeping busy.
Action throws a punch but it's blocked by Matthews.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Action tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matthews avoids it.
Action with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matthews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Action's defenses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matthews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matthews trying to control the position but instead, Action has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matthews into the cage.
Nice elbow from Matthews.
Matthews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Action's defenses.
Matthews throws an elbow but it misses.
Matthews scores with a knee to the head.
Action with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matthews lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Action with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Action wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matthews looking to stall.
Action misses with a knee to the head.
Matthews stalling against the cage.
Action blocks an elbow strike from Matthews.
A nice left hand lands by Matthews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Matthews.
Matthews lands an elbow just above Action 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Action.
Matthews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Action's defenses.
Matthews lands with a left to the head.
Action breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Action gets tackled into the cage by Matthews. Matthews maintains the clinch.
Rock Action has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthews stalling in the clinch but Action improves position.
Action lands a hook that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Matthews throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matthews.
Matthews taking a breather.
Matthews connects with a nasty looking knee right to Action's face.
A knee to the head by Action.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matthews pushes off an throws an elbow but Action leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Action tries to pull guard but Matthews won't allow it.
Action throws a knee to the head but misses.
Action with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matthews lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matthews.
Matthews trying to stall but Action improves his position.
Mike Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Action tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Action wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Matthews slowing the pace effectively.
Action is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Action throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matthews blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matthews looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Matthews.
Action with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matthews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews lands an elbow inside that Action shrugs off.
Action looking to stall.
Matthews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Action's defenses.
Matthews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matthews 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Matthews!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Matan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimm comes to the cage accompanied by Holy Diver-Dio. Matan has chosen Lijepa naša (croatian national Anthem) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Grimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Matan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimm lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Ivan Matan has been cut.
Matan wants to clinch up but Grimm keeps it at a distance.
Matan rushes Grimm and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Grimm fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimm.
Matan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Matan looks to land a strike but Grimm avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Matan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grimm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matan.
Grimm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grimm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grimm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matan throws a strike but Grimm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Grimm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm wants to stand but Matan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Grimm wants to control from the top but Matan keeps moving.
Grimm scoring with some ground and pound.
Grimm has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Grimm chips away with some ground and pound.
Grimm is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Matan is working an open guard so Grimm takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Grimm shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grimm landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimm trying to control but Matan is working from the bottom.
Grimm gets to his feet - Matan follows without any prompting.
Matan throws a right hand that misses
and Grimm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimm connects with a right hand. Matan shakes it off.
Grimm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grimm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matan looks gassed!
Grimm throws out a powerful jab.
Matan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matan is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matan tries to clinch
and Grimm counters with a huge right that knocks Matan out cold! Grimm is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ben Grimm!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monk Eastman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christoph Stenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenner has chosen Escapado - Freiraum as his entrance music. Christoph Stenner looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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255 lbs
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263 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Monk Eastman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christoph Stenner!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eastman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stenner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stenner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stenner stops Eastman from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Eastman tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Eastman is looking to escape.
Eastman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stenner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Eastman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stenner postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Eastman to stand up.
Stenner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Eastman on his heels. He'll look to pass Eastman's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eastman wants to get back to his feet but Stenner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stenner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Eastman wants to get back to his feet but Stenner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eastman is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stenner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eastman striking off his back but it's not causing Stenner any problems.
Stenner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stenner is in close to Eastman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stenner cracks Eastman with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eastman is wriggling around but Stenner manages to pass to half guard.
Stenner drops an elbow to the side of Eastman's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stenner lands a nice short elbow.
Eastman scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Stenner manages to mount him!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stenner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Eastman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stenner lands a big shot there that rocks Eastman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenner controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastman is trying to stand.
Stenner controlling from the full mount.
Eastman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Stenner is landing with some decent strikes but Eastman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Eastman taking shots to the head.
Stenner lands with some strikes.
Eastman is rocked!
It looks like Monk Eastman has been cut.
Stenner lands a big shot to the head and Eastman winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Christoph Stenner!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
6 - 8 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, George Penn!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martin dodges the punch combination from Penn.
Penn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Martin sprawls well initially but Penn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Penn throwing shots but Martin is blocking nicely.
Penn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Martin has hold of Penn's hands but Penn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Penn throwing shots but Martin is blocking nicely.
Martin tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Penn throws a strike but Martin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Martin is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penn preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Penn is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Penn with a nice head shot there.
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penn postures up in Martin's guard and throws a big left but Martin blocks it.
Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn.
Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn postures up in Martin's guard and throws a big left but Martin blocks it.
Martin looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martin looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
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.
Martin trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Penn wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Martin is looking for a triangle but Penn pushes his legs off easily.
Penn throwing strikes from guard but Martin blocks nicely.
Martin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn postures up in Martin's guard and throws a big left but Martin blocks it.
Martin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
Penn has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Martin to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Penn is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Martin pulls down on the head and he's put Penn to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lenny Martin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Green's choice of entrance music: eye of the tiger. 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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196 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
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186 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Green!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green dives in and grabs Foster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Foster pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and Foster counters with a two punch combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Foster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green missing with a left hand there. Foster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Foster.
Joe Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Foster.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foster cracks Green with a big elbow.
Green gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Foster controlling from the full mount.
Foster landing strikes, looking to finish!
Foster tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster punishing his opponent with strikes.
Foster working for a submission but Green is keeping him at bay.
Green is working to get back to half guard.
Foster quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Foster but it's paid off an Green is forced to tap! Nice work by Foster.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Foster!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dejan Djokovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Zhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Djokovic comes to the cage accompanied by Back in Black - AC/DC. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
179 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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25
180 lbs
3 - 10 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dejan Djokovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zhang Zhu!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhu tries to clinch
and Djokovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zhu slips under a jab.
Djokovic lands with a cross.
Djokovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zhu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Djokovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Djokovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zhu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zhu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Djokovic.
Djokovic works his foot free and advances to mount.
Djokovic landing strikes from the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djokovic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Djokovic content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Djokovic misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Djokovic working the ground and pound effectively.
It looks like Zhang Zhu has been cut.
Djokovic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Djokovic unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djokovic looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Zhu covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dejan Djokovic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
178 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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182 lbs
8 - 16 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Spartan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Mason!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spartan counters with a one-two to the body.
Mason with a poor takedown
and Spartan counters with a straight right hand.
Mason moves to clinch but Spartan breaks away
and Spartan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason misses with a takedown
and Spartan counters with a two punch combo.
Mason shoots and misses
and Spartan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matt Spartan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Mason.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt
and Spartan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spartan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mason looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Spartan.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt
and Spartan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mason looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spartan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mason's sensitive parts.
Spartan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spartan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spartan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mason takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spartan throws a good cross that connects.
Mason closes the distance but Spartan moves to the side
and Spartan counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartan throws a leg kick which misses Mason's front leg but catches the back leg as Mason tries to avoid it.
Marshall Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason misses with a double jab
letting Spartan counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Spartan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Spartan does it's job there.
Mason gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mason is rocked!
Mason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spartan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mason scrambles back to his feet.
Mason is still on wobbly legs! Can Spartan finish him?
Spartan lands a head shot.
Mason seems to have recovered his senses.
Spartan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mason moves out of range as Spartan throws a body kick.
Spartan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mason. Mason circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spartan scores with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spartan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spartan.
Mason 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.
Mason doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spartan counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spartan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mason wants to clinch but Spartan slips to the side
and Spartan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Spartan coming out on top.
Matt Spartan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spartan is looking to land body kicks.
Spartan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mason darts in trying to clinch
and Spartan counters with a series of strikes. Mason will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spartan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Spartan.
Spartan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spartan punishes Mason's body with a nice straight punch.
Spartan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spartan scores with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Spartan as he connects with a hook.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spartan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spartan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spartan duly obliges.
Mason shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mason walks into a straight right hand from Spartan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Spartan 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.
Spartan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mason stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mason tries to clinch up
and Spartan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mason has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A lazy left from Spartan finds it's target.
Spartan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spartan's corner calls for a 1-2. Spartan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matt Spartan is winning the standup battle so far.
Spartan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Spartan throws out a powerful jab.
Spartan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spartan lands a nice hook to Mason's body. Mason takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spartan lands a nice looking body shot.
Mason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spartan to score with a decent uppercut.
Spartan scores with a shot to the body.
Marshall Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spartan throws a one two combo.
Spartan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spartan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spartan 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.
Spartan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spartan scores with a jab. Mason acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mason walks forward, straight into a front kick from Spartan.
Mason needs to keep his hands up - Spartan had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason misses with a takedown
and Spartan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartan connects with a solid leg kick.
Spartan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Spartan.
Spartan cracks Mason with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spartan misses with a body kick.
Mason closes the distance but Spartan moves to the side
and Spartan counters with a nice uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mason might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Spartan has got the better of the exchanges.
Spartan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spartan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spartan.
Spartan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Spartan. That snapped Mason's head back.
Spartan works Mason's body with a nice hook.
Spartan tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason shoots and misses
and Spartan counters with a good low kick that Mason was not able to check.
Spartan lands with a cross.
Spartan is working the combinations to good effect here.
Spartan jabs Mason to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spartan scores with a punch to the head.
Spartan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Spartan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mason momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mason backs up against the cage.
Mason tries for a takedown but Spartan circles away easily
and Spartan counters with a stiff right hand.
Matt Spartan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Mason.
Mason tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spartan lands a jab.
Spartan punishes Mason's body with a nice straight punch.
Spartan throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spartan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spartan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mason looks to clinch
and Spartan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Spartan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Spartan lands with an overhand left.
Spartan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Spartan. That snapped Mason's head back.
Mason falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spartan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mason thinking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spartan.
Spartan lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Spartan.
Mason tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spartan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spartan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mason's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spartan lands a nice hook to Mason's body. Mason takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mason takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mason on the side of the head.
Spartan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mason looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mason on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mason tries to clinch
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason closes the distance but Spartan moves to the side
and Spartan counters with a right hand to the body.
Spartan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spartan scoring well with a low kick there.
Spartan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spartan duly obliges.
Spartan throws a combination. Mason tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Spartan is looking to land body kicks.
Mason tries for a takedown but Spartan circles away easily
and Spartan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason moves forwards but Spartan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mason on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mason tries to clinch
and Spartan counters with a left to the body.
Mason tries to clinch
and Spartan counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartan connects with a crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Spartan scores with a four punch combination!
Spartan scores with a jab to the body.
Spartan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mason has time to react.
Mason walks into a jab.
Spartan looks to land a combination. Mason sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mason there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spartan, as that shot connected.
Mason looks to clinch
and Spartan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spartan connects with a right that clearly hurt Mason. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Spartan proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Mason collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Spartan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brody Savanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linger In Shadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). In Shadows has chosen IM / Cities Of The Future as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Linger In Shadows will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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23
185 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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19
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brody Savanis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Linger In Shadows!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savanis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Savanis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Savanis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed In Shadows's head.
In Shadows blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savanis.
Savanis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savanis thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing In Shadows to regain full guard.
Savanis trying to control the position from guard on top but In Shadows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savanis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savanis looking to pass the guard.
Savanis preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savanis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
In Shadows wants to sweep here but Savanis controlling him for the moment.
In Shadows avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
In Shadows is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
In Shadows is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Savanis looks for a takedown but In Shadows sprawls well.
Savanis fails to land the takedown.
Brody Savanis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savanis fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Savanis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savanis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Savanis with a lazy takedown attempt
letting In Shadows counter with a right hand.
Savanis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Savanis misses with a hook
enabling In Shadows to counter with a crisp jab.
Savanis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches In Shadows napping and manages to drive through into side control!
In Shadows regains half guard.
Savanis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savanis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savanis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savanis thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing In Shadows to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savanis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savanis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and In Shadows dives on top into guard.
In Shadows gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
In Shadows stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linger In Shadows dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Savanis tried to score with a low kick but In Shadows checks it.
Savanis swings widly with a right hand
enabling In Shadows to counter with a crisp jab.
Savanis works over In Shadows's head and body with a nice combination.
Savanis throws a low kick but In Shadows moves out of range easily.
In Shadows displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savanis.
Savanis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
In Shadows lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
In Shadows scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
In Shadows bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savanis's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from In Shadows finds it's target.
In Shadows swings away with a body shot that misses
and Savanis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in In Shadows's guard.
In Shadows preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
In Shadows wants to sweep but no luck.
Savanis thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
In Shadows is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
In Shadows trying to control the position here.
Savanis is looking to advance position but In Shadows has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
In Shadows content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savanis prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Savanis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Savanis is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
In Shadows is looking to stand but In Shadows has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
In Shadows throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savanis misses with a lunging right hand
and In Shadows connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savanis misses with an uppercut
enabling In Shadows to counter with a crisp jab.
Savanis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linger In Shadows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Savanis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. In Shadows tries to avoid it but Savanis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag In Shadows to the ground. In Shadows escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savanis misses with a body shot
and In Shadows counters with a stiff right hand.
Savanis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Savanis lands in his opponent's guard.
In Shadows looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if In Shadows can do anything to dispel that myth.
Savanis throws and elbow that misses. In Shadows uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savanis's guard. Nice move by In Shadows!
In Shadows looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savanis kicks In Shadows off and gets to his feet.
Savanis closes the distance and clinches up with In Shadows, looking for a takedown. Savanis pushes In Shadows against the cage but In Shadows circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Savanis shoots in for a double leg but In Shadows sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Savanis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two 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.
Savanis swings away with a body shot that misses
and In Shadows counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savanis looks for a takedown but In Shadows sprawls well.
In Shadows gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Savanis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
In Shadows is adopting a defensive guard.
In Shadows preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
In Shadows avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savanis throws a strike but In Shadows rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
In Shadows must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
In Shadows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Linger In Shadows.
Savanis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and In Shadows counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savanis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Savanis drops back, looking for a kneebar! In Shadows looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. In Shadows looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from In Shadows!
In Shadows trying to control the position but Savanis is working away.
In Shadows is staying tight to Savanis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linger In Shadows really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Savanis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but In Shadows swivels and escapes.
Savanis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savanis shoots in but In Shadows avoids the takedown attempt easily.
In Shadows falls off balance throwing a combination
and Savanis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in In Shadows's guard.
Savanis trying to control the position from guard on top but In Shadows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
In Shadows working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savanis.
Savanis throws and elbow that misses. In Shadows uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savanis's guard. Nice move by In Shadows!
Savanis looking for a sweep. Not yet Savanis, not yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brody Savanis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
In Shadows shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Savanis eats them both and turns towards In Shadows to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
In Shadows lands a jab to the head.
Savanis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savanis shoots in for a double leg but In Shadows sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Savanis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savanis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. In Shadows tries to avoid it but Savanis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag In Shadows to the ground. In Shadows escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savanis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
In Shadows scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savanis throws the kick towards the body but In Shadows avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Savanis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savanis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Savanis walks into a jab.
Savanis shoots in for a takedown but In Shadows shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
In Shadows lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
In Shadows cracks Savanis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Savanis blocks a jab.
Savanis misses with a combination
and In Shadows counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savanis misses with a body punch
and In Shadows counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savanis misses with a hook
and In Shadows counters with a two punch combo.
In Shadows is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
In Shadows misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
In Shadows jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Linger In Shadows seems to be getting the better of the standup.
In Shadows wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linger In Shadows dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
In Shadows displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Savanis misses with a right hand
and In Shadows counters with a nice uppercut.
Savanis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
In Shadows connects with a jab.
Savanis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in In Shadows's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as In Shadows holds on and takes a little breather.
In Shadows is trying to control the position but Savanis postures up.
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 one minute gone in the round.
In Shadows wants to sweep but no luck.
In Shadows working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savanis.
In Shadows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savanis wants to control from the top but In Shadows keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Savanis throws and elbow that misses. In Shadows uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savanis's guard. Nice move by In Shadows!
Savanis keeping moving, preventing In Shadows from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brody Savanis.
Savanis fails with the takedown.
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.
Savanis dives in and grabs In Shadows's left leg, looking for a takedown. In Shadows pushes down on Savanis's head and hops out.
In Shadows looks to score with a jab to the body but Savanis is just out of range.
Savanis shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Savanis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
In Shadows lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
In Shadows tries to bum rush Savanis with a series of wild strikes but Savanis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Linger In Shadows is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
In Shadows looks to land a right hand but Savanis moved out of range.
In Shadows lands with a good body shot.
In Shadows has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
In Shadows swings for the body but Savanis moves out of range.
In Shadows throws a shot to the body.
In Shadows throws out a loose jab but Savanis uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by In Shadows.
In Shadows throws a nice looking combination but Savanis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
In Shadows tries to bum rush Savanis with a series of wild strikes but Savanis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savanis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
In Shadows digs a good body shot into Savanis's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
In Shadows throws a lazy right hand but Savanis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Linger In Shadows comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got In Shadows winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linger In Shadows!
Linger In Shadows is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Urinus Limberdinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kolt Kannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Limberdinkle comes into the arena with BLUNT- The Iron Maiden blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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162 lbs
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170 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Urinus Limberdinkle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kolt Kannon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limberdinkle scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kannon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Limberdinkle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kannon punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Limberdinkle decides to stand up.
Kannon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Limberdinkle is out of range.
Kannon misses with the body kick
and Limberdinkle counters with an inside leg kick.
Limberdinkle moves out of range as Kannon throws a body kick.
Kannon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Limberdinkle counters with a leg kick.
Limberdinkle bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kannon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Limberdinkle moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kannon throws a leg kick but Limberdinkle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kannon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Limberdinkle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Kannon misses
and Limberdinkle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick by Kannon misses
and Limberdinkle counters with a leg kick.
Kannon looks gassed!
Limberdinkle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Limberdinkle thuds his shin into the meat of Kannon's side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Limberdinkle.
Kolt Kannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kannon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Limberdinkle. That's going to slow Kannon down.
Limberdinkle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Limberdinkle lands a head kick. Kannon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Limberdinkle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Limberdinkle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kannon. That did some damage!
Limberdinkle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Limberdinkle throws a shot to the body.
Kannon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Limberdinkle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Limberdinkle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Limberdinkle, right into the meat.
That kick from Limberdinkle tenderised Kannon's leg. Kannon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Limberdinkle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Limberdinkle keeps Kannon at a distance using the push kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Limberdinkle, right into the meat.
Kannon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Limberdinkle scores with a nice body kick.
Kannon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kannon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Limberdinkle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Limberdinkle throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kannon gets caught napping as Limberdinkle dives in and scores a takedown. Kannon manages to retain guard.
Limberdinkle stands up over Kannon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Limberdinkle wants to control from the top but Kannon keeps moving.
Limberdinkle slips nicely into half guard.
Limberdinkle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kannon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Limberdinkle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Limberdinkle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kannon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Limberdinkle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Limberdinkle with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limberdinkle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Limberdinkle scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kannon?
Limberdinkle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kannon is looking to escape.
Limberdinkle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Limberdinkle punishing his opponent with strikes.
Limberdinkle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kannon can't escape the position.
Limberdinkle controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limberdinkle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kannon is squirming around, avoiding Limberdinkle's attempts to control the action.
Limberdinkle prevents Kannon from getting the reversal.
Limberdinkle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Kannon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kannon is squirming around, avoiding Limberdinkle's attempts to control the action.
Limberdinkle is landing with some decent strikes but Kannon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kannon wants to hold on but Limberdinkle pushes him away.
Limberdinkle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Limberdinkle landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urinus Limberdinkle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Limberdinkle moves out of range of the leg kick from Kannon.
Limberdinkle checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kannon.
Kannon tries to score with a low kick but Limberdinkle moves his leg out of the way.
Kannon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kannon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Limberdinkle.
Kannon throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Urinus Limberdinkle is winning the standup battle so far.
Kannon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Limberdinkle counters with an inside leg kick.
Limberdinkle feints and then cracks Kannon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kannon down.
A good leg kick by Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle scores with a shot to the body.
Limberdinkle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kannon takes a step back to recover.
Limberdinkle feints and then cracks Kannon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kannon down.
Kannon is breathing heavily.
Limberdinkle throws a leg kick which misses Kannon's front leg but catches the back leg as Kannon tries to avoid it.
Limberdinkle throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kannon throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kolt Kannon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Limberdinkle throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Limberdinkle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kannon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Limberdinkle.
That kick from Limberdinkle tenderised Kannon's leg. Kannon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Limberdinkle connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Limberdinkle.
Kannon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Limberdinkle can pounce on him.
Limberdinkle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kannon can do to turn this around?
Limberdinkle scores with a head kick.
Limberdinkle scores with a head kick. Kannon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Limberdinkle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kannon's calf.
Limberdinkle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Limberdinkle throws a head kick that Kannon semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Limberdinkle scores with a head kick. Kannon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Limberdinkle throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle throws a leg kick which misses Kannon's front leg but catches the back leg as Kannon tries to avoid it.
Kannon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Limberdinkle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Limberdinkle lands with a nice body kick.
Limberdinkle is looking to wear down Kannon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limberdinkle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kannon's calf.
Limberdinkle tries a head kick but it misses.
Limberdinkle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Limberdinkle is looking to slow Kannon down with leg kicks.
Limberdinkle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Limberdinkle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Limberdinkle, right into the meat.
Kannon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Limberdinkle scores with a hook to the body. Kannon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Limberdinkle works Kannon's body with a nice hook.
Limberdinkle cracks the inside of Kannon's front leg.
Limberdinkle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Limberdinkle scores with a shot to the body.
Limberdinkle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle scores with a head kick. Kannon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limberdinkle connects with the punch.
Limberdinkle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kannon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Limberdinkle is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kannon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Limberdinkle lands some shots froms side control.
Limberdinkle decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Limberdinkle lands a head shot.
Limberdinkle scores with a one two! Kannon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Kannon is predictable there
and Limberdinkle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kannon's knee momentarily.
Limberdinkle lands with a slapping head kick.
Limberdinkle scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kannon tries a head kick but it misses.
Limberdinkle delivers a nice body kick.
Kannon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kannon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Limberdinkle can pounce on him.
Limberdinkle scores with a nice right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Limberdinkle - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Limberdinkle throws a front kick that sends Kannon stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Limberdinkle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Limberdinkle. Kannon shrugs it off though.
Limberdinkle scores with a leg kick.
Limberdinkle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kannon's sensitive parts.
Kannon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Limberdinkle scores with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Limberdinkle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Limberdinkle lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kannon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Limberdinkle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urinus Limberdinkle dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Limberdinkle scores with a push kick.
Limberdinkle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kannon motions for Limberdinkle to come forward. Kannon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Limberdinkle connects with a high kick.
Limberdinkle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kannon's calf.
Limberdinkle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kannon throws a leg kick
and Limberdinkle counters with a body kick.
Limberdinkle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Limberdinkle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kannon dodges the punch combination from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle lands with a kick to the temple. Kannon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Limberdinkle scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Limberdinkle throws a head kick that misses.
Kannon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Limberdinkle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Limberdinkle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Limberdinkle, right into the meat.
Limberdinkle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Limberdinkle finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kannon avoids the head kick by Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Limberdinkle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Limberdinkle digs a good hook to Kannon's body.
Limberdinkle throws a sloppy head kick and Kannon moves out of range easily.
Kannon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kannon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle feints and then cracks Kannon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kannon down.
Limberdinkle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kannon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Limberdinkle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Limberdinkle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Limberdinkle lands a leg kick that knocks Kannon off balance momentarily.
Kannon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kannon. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Limberdinkle throws a nice head kick!
Limberdinkle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Limberdinkle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Limberdinkle connects with a right hand. Kannon shakes it off.
Kannon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Limberdinkle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kannon's head.
Limberdinkle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Limberdinkle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kannon.
Kannon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Limberdinkle.
Kannon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle lands with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Limberdinkle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kannon. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle throws a series of strikes that have Kannon backpedaling.
Limberdinkle scoring well with a low kick there.
Kannon misses with a double jab
and Limberdinkle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kannon's knee momentarily.
Limberdinkle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Limberdinkle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Limberdinkle stuns Kannon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Limberdinkle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Limberdinkle throws a nice head kick!
Kannon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Limberdinkle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Limberdinkle lands with a kick to the temple. Kannon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Limberdinkle scores with a leg kick.
Limberdinkle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kannon's sensitive parts.
Limberdinkle connects with a leg kick. Kannon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Limberdinkle throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limberdinkle lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kannon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Limberdinkle lands a front kick.
Limberdinkle thuds his shin into the meat of Kannon's side.
Limberdinkle scores with a head kick.
Kannon avoids the head kick by Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle scores with a leg kick.
Limberdinkle thuds a left hand into Kannon's body.
Limberdinkle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Limberdinkle. Kannon shrugs it off though.
A low kick from Kannon is predictable there
and Limberdinkle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kannon's knee momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Limberdinkle throws a shot to the body.
Limberdinkle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Limberdinkle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Limberdinkle throws a head kick but Kannon moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urinus Limberdinkle clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Limberdinkle throws a right hand that Kannon ducks under and follows up with a left that Kannon also avoids with ease.
Limberdinkle lands a high kick!
Kannon tried to score with a low kick but Limberdinkle checks it.
Nice body punch from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kannon misses with a kick to the body
and Limberdinkle counters with an inside leg kick.
Limberdinkle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Limberdinkle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kannon.
Kannon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle lands with a nice body punch.
Limberdinkle feints and then cracks Kannon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kannon down.
Kannon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Limberdinkle thuds a left hand into Kannon's body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kannon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Limberdinkle - the referee stops the clock and Kannon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Limberdinkle. Kannon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick there by Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle lands a leg kick that knocks Kannon off balance momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Limberdinkle. Beautiful body shot.
Kannon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limberdinkle throws a head kick but Kannon moves out of range.
Kannon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Limberdinkle connects with a leg kick. Kannon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Limberdinkle sizes up Kannon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kannon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kannon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle thumps Kannon with a low kick.
Limberdinkle thumps Kannon with a low kick.
Kannon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Limberdinkle lands a front kick.
Limberdinkle jabs at Kannon's body.
Limberdinkle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Limberdinkle connects with a high kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle throws a head kick that Kannon semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Limberdinkle is looking to slow Kannon down with leg kicks.
Limberdinkle lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limberdinkle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Limberdinkle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Limberdinkle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Limberdinkle.
Kannon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Limberdinkle.
A low kick from Kannon misses
and Limberdinkle counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kannon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kannon at a distance.
Limberdinkle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Limberdinkle digs a good hook to Kannon's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle lands with a shot to the body.
Limberdinkle throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limberdinkle feints and then cracks Kannon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kannon down.
Kannon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Limberdinkle. Limberdinkle obviously looking to wear him down.
Limberdinkle thuds his shin into the meat of Kannon's side.
Kannon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Limberdinkle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Limberdinkle lands with a nice body kick.
Limberdinkle connects with a body shot.
Kannon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Limberdinkle. Limberdinkle obviously looking to wear him down.
Limberdinkle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kannon blocks a head kick by Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Limberdinkle feints and then cracks Kannon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kannon down.
A head kick from Limberdinkle lands but Kannon takes it in his stride.
Limberdinkle bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Limberdinkle scores with a hook to the body. Kannon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from Limberdinkle.
Kannon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limberdinkle cracks the inside of Kannon's front leg.
Limberdinkle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle scores with a head kick.
Limberdinkle scores with a leg kick.
Limberdinkle scoring well with a low kick there.
Limberdinkle scores with a leg kick.
Kannon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Limberdinkle digs a good hook to Kannon's body.
Kannon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Limberdinkle lands a body shot.
Limberdinkle feints and then cracks Kannon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kannon down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Limberdinkle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Limberdinkle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kannon doesn't seem bothered though.
Kannon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Limberdinkle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urinus Limberdinkle had his way with Kolt Kannon in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Limberdinkle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kannon's calf.
Limberdinkle misses the shot to the body.
Limberdinkle moves out of range of the body kick from Kannon.
Kannon connects with a high kick.
Kannon throws a body kick that misses.
Limberdinkle lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Limberdinkle.
Kannon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle misses with a head kick.
Limberdinkle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Limberdinkle. That's going to slow Kannon down.
Limberdinkle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Limberdinkle avoids the head kick by Kannon.
Limberdinkle thumps Kannon with a low kick.
Kannon throws a leg kick
and Limberdinkle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kannon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kannon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Limberdinkle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limberdinkle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Limberdinkle throws a leg kick which misses Kannon's front leg but catches the back leg as Kannon tries to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Limberdinkle finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kannon misses with a left hand
and Limberdinkle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kannon's knee momentarily.
Kannon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Limberdinkle.
Kannon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Limberdinkle throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kannon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kannon throws a lazy head kick
and Limberdinkle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Limberdinkle.
Kannon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Urinus Limberdinkle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Limberdinkle wants to control from the top but Kannon keeps moving.
Limberdinkle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kannon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Limberdinkle has managed to get both his arms back between Kannon's legs - danger averted.
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!
Limberdinkle trying to control but Kannon is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limberdinkle gets to his feet. Kannon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Limberdinkle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Limberdinkle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kannon's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Limberdinkle, right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by Limberdinkle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Limberdinkle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Limberdinkle cracks the inside of Kannon's front leg.
Limberdinkle thumps Kannon with a low kick.
Limberdinkle scores with a decent looking hook.
Kannon takes a kick to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Limberdinkle.
Nice body kick there by Limberdinkle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Limberdinkle, right into the meat.
Limberdinkle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Limberdinkle scores with a leg kick.
Limberdinkle throws a sloppy head kick and Kannon moves out of range easily.
Limberdinkle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kannon throws a sloppy head kick and Limberdinkle moves out of range easily.
Limberdinkle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Limberdinkle throws a head kick that half lands.
Limberdinkle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kannon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle scoring well with a low kick there.
Limberdinkle connects with a high kick.
Limberdinkle lands with a slapping head kick.
Limberdinkle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kannon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Limberdinkle goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Limberdinkle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kannon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Limberdinkle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limberdinkle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Limberdinkle jabs Kannon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Limberdinkle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Limberdinkle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kannon.
Limberdinkle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Limberdinkle connects with a leg kick. Kannon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Limberdinkle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kannon. That did some damage!
Limberdinkle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kannon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Limberdinkle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kannon.
Limberdinkle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Limberdinkle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Limberdinkle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Limberdinkle - that will leave a mark!
Good leg kick by Limberdinkle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kolt Kannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle scores with a nice body kick.
Limberdinkle throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urinus Limberdinkle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Limberdinkle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:40
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:40
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urinus Limberdinkle!
Urinus Limberdinkle retains his lightweight title!
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