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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kris Kringle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cat McHatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McHatt's choice of entrance music: Big Booty Bitches . Kris Kringle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cat McHatt's chin.
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190 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kris Kringle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cat McHatt!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kringle closes the distance but McHatt moves to the side
and McHatt counters with a two punch combo.
Kringle darts in trying to clinch
and McHatt counters with a single leg into guard. Kringle didn't expect that.
McHatt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kringle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McHatt, into his guard.
Kringle got a little sloppy there for a moment and McHatt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kringle has managed to get both his arms back between McHatt's legs - danger averted.
McHatt working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kringle trying to control the position from guard on top but McHatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McHatt has an active guard here but Kringle has managed to pass into half guard.
McHatt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kringle.
Kringle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McHatt's head.
Kringle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McHatt tries to roll over but Kringle keeps him under control.
McHatt regains full guard. Nicely done.
McHatt pushes a forearm under Kringle's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kringle is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cat McHatt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akimbo Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choco Late (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Late has chosen That aint Classy as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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267 lbs
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282 lbs
8 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akimbo Jabbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Choco Late!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Late lands a jab to the head.
Late scores with the left hand. Jabbar knows he should have avoided that one.
Jabbar throws the kick towards the body but Late avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jabbar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jabbar is looking to clinch.
A head kick by Jabbar misses
and Late counters with a nice leg kick.
Late fails with the takedown
and Jabbar moves into the clinch.
Jabbar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Late is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jabbar has had enough of the clinch but Late keeps him there for the moment.
Jabbar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jabbar wants to break free but Late has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Late is defending well for now.
Late is working for takedown but Jabbar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Late prevents Jabbar from breaking the clinch.
Late jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jabbar walks away with a smile on his face. Late gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Akimbo Jabbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choco Late.
Jabbar misses with a body kick.
Jabbar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jabbar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Late. Jabbar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jabbar.
Jabbar throws a head kick that misses.
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.
Late swinging wildly here.
Jabbar closes the distance and clinches up with Late, looking for a takedown. Jabbar pushes Late against the cage but Late circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jabbar throws a wild body kick that Late sees coming a mile off.
Late jabs Jabbar right on the nose. Jabbar blinks but takes it well.
Jabbar shoots in for a takedown but Late shows good takedown defense.
Late tries to land a front kick but Jabbar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Late digs a good hook to Jabbar's body.
Jabbar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jabbar there as he acknowledges the shot.
No luck for Late with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Late sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jabbar somewhat.
Late fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jabbar checks it well.
Jabbar tries to clinch up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jabbar.
Late throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jabbar misses with a kick to the body.
Jabbar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Late.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jabbar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Late lands a head shot.
Late slips a jab and a cross from Jabbar.
A head kick misses from Late.
Jabbar looks to clinch
and Late counters with a left to the body.
Late is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jabbar.
Late throws a combination that misses
and Jabbar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Late thows a body shot but no joy.
Jabbar lands a head kick!
Late fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choco Late dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
That kick from Jabbar tenderised Late's leg. Late is trying to keep his angry face on.
Late has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jabbar tries to clinch there but Late circles away.
Late stuffs the takedown.
Jabbar misses with a kick to the body.
Late lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Late throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jabbar. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Late cracks Jabbar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jabbar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Late has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jabbar dives in and grabs Late's left leg, looking for a takedown. Late pushes down on Jabbar's head and hops out.
Jabbar looks to land a body kick but Late moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Late.
Jabbar is looking to clinch but Late is avoiding it.
Jabbar avoids a kick to the body.
Late thows a body shot but no joy.
Jabbar clinches.
Jabbar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jabbar blocks a head kick by Late.
Jabbar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Late takes a step back to recover.
Jabbar avoids the body shot from Late.
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.
Jabbar wants to clinch.
Jabbar throws a sloppy head kick and Late moves out of range easily.
Late will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jabbar leaves Late with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jabbar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Late lands the left hand.
Late lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jabbar circles away quickly and effectively.
Late listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jabbar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jabbar throws a right hand that Late ducks under and follows up with a left that Late also avoids with ease.
Late swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jabbar.
Nice sprawl there from Late as Jabbar shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akimbo Jabbar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Late takes a swing at Jabbar's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jabbar.
Late fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jabbar manages to avoid it.
Jabbar shoots in for a takedown but Late shows good takedown defense.
Jabbar avoids the body shot from Late.
Late takes a swing at Jabbar's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Late.
Late with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Late fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Choco Late seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jabbar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Late.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choco Late showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Late looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akimbo Jabbar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Jabbar.
Late throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jabbar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jabbar throws a head kick that misses
and Late makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jabbar really felt that one!
Jabbar misses with a kick to the body.
Late misses with a two punch combination.
Jabbar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Late fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Late rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jabbar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Late swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Late misses with a two punch combination.
Late closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jabbar circles away.
Jabbar shoots in for a takedown but Late shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jabbar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Late.
Late throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jabbar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Late sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jabbar somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jabbar misses with a body kick.
Late misses with a two punch combination.
Jabbar clinches.
Jabbar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Late is defending well for now.
Jabbar is trying to break the clinch but Late has him pressed against the cage.
Late tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Late has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jabbar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Akimbo Jabbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choco Late.
Jabbar tries to pull guard but Late won't allow it.
Jabbar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Late fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jabbar drags the fight down to the ground.
Jabbar looking to control.
Late wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving.
Jabbar being controlled here, momentarily.
Jabbar pulls Late in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Late trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Choco Late hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Late fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jabbar manages to avoid it.
Jabbar shoots for a takedown but Late saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Late jabs Jabbar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Late with a nice cross.
Jabbar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Late manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akimbo Jabbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Late fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Choco Late is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jabbar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jabbar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Choco Late comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Late winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Choco Late!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristian Van Buren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Van Buren's choice of entrance music: Hang On by Illinois. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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163 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Gatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tristian Van Buren!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatti connects with a jab.
Gatti misses with a double jab
and Van Buren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gatti connects with the punch.
Gatti misses with a combination
and Van Buren counters with a single leg into guard. Gatti didn't expect that.
Gatti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Buren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gatti wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Van Buren manages to pass to side control.
Gatti has one foot on Van Buren's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gatti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gatti misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Buren counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gatti's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatti keeping full guard, as Van Buren tries to pass.
Van Buren drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Van Buren as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gatti screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Van Buren! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tristian Van Buren!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silvizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes has chosen Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
8 - 5 - 1 |
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240 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Anderson Silvizzle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bj Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silvizzle.
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.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Silvizzle tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Silvizzle decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Barnes misses with a leg kick
and Silvizzle counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Silvizzle darts in trying to clinch
and Barnes counters with an inside leg kick.
Barnes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvizzle wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silvizzle has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvizzle is trying to stand.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silvizzle keeps working.
Barnes is working for a kimura but Silvizzle is defending it quite comfortably.
Silvizzle trying to control here.
Silvizzle is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silvizzle tries to kick Barnes off but Barnes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Barnes is thwarting Silvizzle's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barnes throwing shots but Silvizzle is blocking nicely.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Silvizzle uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes drops back looking for a leg! Silvizzle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silvizzle manages to kick Barnes off! Barnes jumps back into Silvizzle's guard.
Silvizzle 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.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes drops back looking for a leg! Silvizzle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silvizzle manages to kick Barnes off! Barnes jumps back into Silvizzle's guard.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Silvizzle is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Silvizzle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Silvizzle has wrist control.
Silvizzle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silvizzle stands up and waves to Barnes to follow him.
Silvizzle moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silvizzle wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silvizzle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnes on the ground.
Barnes trying to control but Silvizzle is working from the bottom.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silvizzle wants to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silvizzle keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anderson Silvizzle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silvizzle quickly recovers to half guard.
Barnes works his way into full mount!
Silvizzle tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnes trying to control but Silvizzle is having none of it.
Silvizzle can't escape the position.
Silvizzle is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Silvizzle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silvizzle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvizzle wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Silvizzle is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Silvizzle has worked his arm free - good work by Silvizzle!
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silvizzle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silvizzle wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Silvizzle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silvizzle tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silvizzle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silvizzle keeps working.
Silvizzle is trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Silvizzle is avoiding damage well.
Barnes throws an elbow but Silvizzle slips to the side and avoids it well.
Silvizzle is looking for a sweep.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Barnes. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Barnes landing a few strikes.
Silvizzle gets back to half guard.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Silvizzle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silvizzle keeps working.
Silvizzle won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Silvizzle is trying to control but can't.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Silvizzle is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silvizzle tries to kick Barnes off in order to stand up. Barnes Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnes is chipping away with strikes.
Barnes is chipping away with strikes.
Barnes working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Silvizzle is being controlled here.
Silvizzle tries to improve position but can't.
Silvizzle taking punishment in the form of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Silvizzle is defending well.
Barnes lands some shots froms side control.
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Silvizzle is defending well.
Barnes is putting a hurting on Silvizzle here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silvizzle tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Barnes trying to control the position but Silvizzle is working away.
Silvizzle manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Silvizzle closes the distance but Barnes moves to the side
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Silvizzle fights it but they end up in guard.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silvizzle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silvizzle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
Silvizzle tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silvizzle wants to stand but Barnes is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Bj Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnes can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvizzle looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
Silvizzle tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silvizzle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Silvizzle is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silvizzle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silvizzle won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Silvizzle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barnes is proving hard to escape from.
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Silvizzle defends easily.
Silvizzle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barnes is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes controls Silvizzle momentarily but Silvizzle frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silvizzle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control.
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silvizzle is trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes wants to control but Silvizzle is keeping him busy.
Barnes landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle tries to improve position but can't.
Silvizzle manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Silvizzle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Silvizzle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes prevents Silvizzle from improving his position.
Silvizzle is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Silvizzle is working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silvizzle wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bj Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barnes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bj Barnes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Charles Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Tepez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tepez has chosen Ministry - NWO as his entrance music. Tepez has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Vlad Tepez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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257 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Charles Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Tepez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tepez but Tepez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brock has his takedown stuffed
and Tepez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tepez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepez gets caught flat footed, as Brock shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brock trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tepez looks gassed!
Brock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tepez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brock trying to control but Tepez is working from the bottom.
Brock wants to pass the guard but Tepez is keeping the position.
Brock keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tepez's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock drops back looking for a leg! Tepez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tepez manages to kick Brock off! Brock jumps back into Tepez's guard.
Brock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tepez is keeping the position for now.
Brock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brock drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tepez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brock has Tepez in his guard.
Tepez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tepez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tepez has managed to get both his arms back between Brock's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tepez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brock working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tepez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brock looking for a guillotine here but Tepez defends easily.
Brock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock looking for a guillotine here but Tepez defends easily.
Brock looking for a guillotine here but Tepez defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock has his foot on Tepez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tepez works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Charles Brock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tepez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tepez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepez moves into the clinch.
Brock pulls Tepez into guard.
Brock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brock looking for a guillotine here but Tepez defends easily.
Brock looking for a guillotine here but Tepez defends easily.
Tepez is breathing heavily.
Brock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tepez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock is looking for a triangle but Tepez pushes his legs off easily.
Brock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tepez defends it easily.
Brock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tepez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tepez has managed to get both his arms back between Brock's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brock has a closed guard, preventing Tepez from standing up.
Brock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tepez defends it easily.
Tepez is sitting in close to Brock's body. Brock has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tepez is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tepez is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Brock.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edward Charles Brock!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Falaris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falaris comes to the cage accompanied by Single Ladies - Brazilian Version. Bauer has chosen Europe's "The Final Countdown" as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
12 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Falaris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vic Bauer!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Falaris misses with the combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bauer.
Bauer working the ground and pound but Falaris is defending the strikes.
Falaris is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bauer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falaris avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bauer.
The ground and pound from Bauer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Falaris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bauer on the ground.
Bauer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bauer lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falaris managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bauer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bauer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Falaris throws Bauer to one side and escapes!
Bauer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Falaris misses with a leg kick
and Bauer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Falaris's guard now.
Falaris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Falaris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bauer.
Falaris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bauer.
Bauer throwing strikes from guard but Falaris blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bauer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bauer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bauer wants to control from the top but Falaris keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Falaris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bauer distracts Falaris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bauer trying to control the position from guard on top but Falaris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bauer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bauer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Falaris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bauer is controlling him.
Bauer throws a big right hand that misses.
Bauer trying to control the position from guard on top but Falaris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bauer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falaris keeping moving, preventing Bauer from controlling successfully.
Bauer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bauer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bauer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Falaris's head.
Bauer wants to control from the top but Falaris keeps moving.
Falaris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bauer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bauer is looking to work some ground and pound but Falaris has wrist control.
Bauer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Falaris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauer wants to pass the guard but Falaris is keeping the position.
Falaris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bauer is controlling him.
Bauer forces his way into half guard.
Falaris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bauer.
Bauer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Bauer seems content to control.
Falaris looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bauer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Falaris defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Bauer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bauer lands a right hook to the body.
Falaris misses with a head kick.
Falaris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bauer.
Bauer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bauer tests Falaris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bauer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Falaris counters with a head kick. That will keep Bauer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Falaris throws a nice head kick!
Falaris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bauer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Falaris lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bauer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Falaris thuds a left hand into Bauer's body.
Falaris cracks Bauer with an open hand slap.
Falaris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bauer checks it well.
Falaris thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bauer if he has to take too many more of those.
Bauer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falaris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bauer.
Falaris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bauer fails with a takedown attempt.
Bauer misses with a hook
and Falaris counters with a good, hard body kick but Bauer shrugs it off.
Bauer is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Falaris.
Falaris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bauer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falaris can pounce on him.
Falaris lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bauer throws a lazy body kick
and Falaris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marcus Falaris is winning the standup battle so far.
Falaris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bauer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bauer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Falaris counters with a head kick. That will keep Bauer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Falaris throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falaris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Falaris lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Falaris lands a head kick. Bauer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Falaris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bauer moves away.
Falaris throws a lazy head kick
and Falaris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falaris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falaris throws the kick towards the body but Bauer avoids it.
Falaris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bauer.
Bauer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Falaris wants to stand up but Bauer is controlling him.
Bauer is looking to work some ground and pound but Falaris has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bauer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Falaris keeping full guard, as Bauer tries to pass.
Bauer postures up and lands a big shot to Falaris's brow.
Bauer throws and elbow that misses. Falaris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bauer's guard. Nice move by Falaris!
Bauer is pulling down on Falaris's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Falaris trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bauer's guard.
Falaris trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marcus Falaris.
Bauer digs a good body shot into Falaris's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Falaris dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Bauer misses with a looping right.
Falaris lands a front kick.
Falaris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bauer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Falaris's waist but Falaris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bauer off to one side.
Bauer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bauer throws a right hand that Falaris ducks under and follows up with a left that Falaris also avoids with ease.
Bauer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falaris.
Bauer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Falaris to the mat! Falaris manages to get full guard.
Bauer trying to control the position from guard on top but Falaris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falaris wants to get back to his feet but Bauer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Falaris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bauer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer working some strikes from top position.
Bauer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bauer tries to free his leg and advance position but Falaris is retaining full guard.
Bauer with a nice head shot there.
Bauer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Falaris wants to stand up but Bauer is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bauer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bauer is looking to work some ground and pound but Falaris has wrist control.
Falaris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bauer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bauer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Falaris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bauer.
Falaris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bauer is working Falaris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bauer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bauer throwing strikes from guard but Falaris blocks nicely.
Bauer is working Falaris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bauer throws and elbow that misses. Falaris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bauer's guard. Nice move by Falaris!
Bauer looking for a sweep. Not yet Bauer, not yet.
Vic Bauer has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauer has a closed guard, preventing Falaris from standing up.
Bauer wriggles free and stands up.
Bauer misses with a body punch
and Falaris counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Falaris throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauer misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Falaris throws a head kick that Bauer semi-blocks.
Falaris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bauer.
A shot to the liver by Falaris. Beautiful body shot.
Marcus Falaris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falaris throws a leg kick but Bauer moved away.
Bauer misses with a hook
and Falaris counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falaris lands a body shot.
Falaris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bauer is able to avoid easily.
Bauer moves out of range of the body kick.
Bauer misses the shot to the body.
Falaris tries to land a front kick but Bauer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bauer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falaris counters with a body kick that stops Bauer in his tracks momentarily.
Vic Bauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bauer misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Falaris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Falaris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Falaris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Selwoods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Selwoods will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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179 lbs
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183 lbs
11 - 19 - 0 |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gideon Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Selwoods!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selwoods avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gabriel misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Selwoods counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Selwoods advances to half guard.
Selwoods wants to free his trapped foot but Gabriel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Selwoods has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gabriel defend it? Selwoods steps over the head and cranks it - Gabriel is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Selwoods!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Selwoods!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Luongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Neckpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luongo comes into the arena with Alexisonfire - The Northern blaring out of the sound system. 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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25
170 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
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185 lbs
15 - 7 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francesco Luongo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sam Neckpunch!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neckpunch misses with a looping left.
Neckpunch leaves Luongo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luongo clinches up against the cage.
Luongo blocking some punches.
Luongo is trying to drag Neckpunch to the mat but Neckpunch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Neckpunch breaks the clinch.
Neckpunch throws out a loose jab but Luongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Neckpunch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luongo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neckpunch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luongo gets a double leg takedown into Neckpunch's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Luongo won't allow Neckpunch to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luongo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neckpunch is keeping the position for now.
Luongo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Neckpunch looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Neckpunch looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Neckpunch!
Luongo tries to bench press Neckpunch off him but Neckpunch keeps the position.
Luongo is working hard here to advance position.
Luongo seems a little lost for a moment, as Neckpunch dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Luongo wants to control but Neckpunch postures up.
Luongo is looking for a sweep.
Luongo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Luongo tries to get to full guard but Neckpunch has control of the leg.
Luongo trying to control here.
Luongo keeping hold of Neckpunch's head, controlling as best he can.
Neckpunch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Neckpunch misses the shot to the body.
Neckpunch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luongo with a poor takedown
and Neckpunch counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Luongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luongo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neckpunch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Luongo misses.
Luongo takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luongo wants to clinch.
Luongo shoots in and bounces Neckpunch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luongo controlling from the top position.
Luongo trying to control but Neckpunch is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Francesco Luongo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Luongo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Neckpunch counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Francesco Luongo has been cut.
Luongo has his takedown stuffed
and Neckpunch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Neckpunch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luongo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Neckpunch's guard.
Luongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Neckpunch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luongois looking to pass into half guard but Neckpunch pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Neckpunch is in guard.
Luongo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Luongo working for a triangle but Neckpunch defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo working for a triangle but Neckpunch defends it easily.
Luongo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neckpunch looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Luongo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neckpunch is one step ahead there.
Neckpunch controlling from the top position.
Luongo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Luongo trying to advance position but Neckpunch counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo wants to pass the guard but Neckpunch is keeping the position.
Luongo wants to control from the top but Neckpunch keeps moving.
Neckpunch is pulling down on Luongo's head. It's preventing any offense from Luongo, at least for the moment.
Neckpunch keeping full guard, as Luongo tries to pass.
Luongo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Neckpunch is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Neckpunch has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Luongo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Neckpunch's guard.
Luongo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Neckpunch manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Luongo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Neckpunch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Luongo is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sam Neckpunch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Francesco Luongo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Neckpunch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luongo counters with a single leg into guard. Neckpunch didn't expect that.
Luongo drops back looking for a leg! Neckpunch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Neckpunch manages to kick Luongo off! Luongo jumps back into Neckpunch's guard.
Neckpunch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Luongo trying to control but Neckpunch is working from the bottom.
Francesco Luongo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neckpunch keeping full guard, as Luongo tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo advances to half guard.
Luongo controlling the action here.
Luongo is working for a kimura but Neckpunch is defending it quite comfortably.
Luongo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neckpunch keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Luongo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Neckpunch is just riding it out for now. Luongo eventually gives up the hold.
Luongo is just content to waste time from the top position. Neckpunch takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Neckpunch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Luongo forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Neckpunch sees it coming and defends easily.
Luongo wants to pass to mount but Neckpunch is defending the position.
Luongo uses his free foot to push down on Neckpunch's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Neckpunch.
Luongo wants to control the pace but Neckpunch is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Luongo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Neckpunch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Luongo goes for an armbar but Neckpunch turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Neckpunch.
Neckpunch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luongo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neckpunch trying to control the position from guard on top but Luongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Luongo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Francesco Luongo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Luongo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Neckpunch's guard.
Neckpunch 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.
Luongo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckpunch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Luongo controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neckpunch 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.
Luongo wants to pass the guard but Neckpunch is keeping the position.
Luongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Neckpunch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Francesco Luongo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Luongo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Luongo showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luongo is trying to work for a kimura but Neckpunch is defending well.
Luongo prevents Neckpunch from improving his position.
Luongo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Luongo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neckpunch keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo is just content to waste time from the top position. Neckpunch takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Luongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luongo pushing down on Neckpunch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Luongo seems content to control.
Neckpunch is trying to control but can't.
Luongo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Neckpunch is trying to control but can't.
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.
Luongo trying to control the action but Neckpunch is working from the bottom.
Luongo trying to advance position but Neckpunch counters by regaining guard.
Luongo wants to control from the top but Neckpunch keeps moving.
Neckpunch keeping full guard, as Luongo tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luongo pushing down on Neckpunch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Luongo had his way with Sam Neckpunch in that round.
The cut man is working on Francesco Luongo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Neckpunch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neckpunch throws a right hand that misses
and Luongo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Luongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luongo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Neckpunch is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Neckpunch has escaped and now he's on top!
Luongo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Neckpunch passes into side control.
Luongo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Neckpunch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Neckpunch prevents Luongo from improving his position.
Luongo wants to get back to full guard but Neckpunch has mounted him!
Luongo is trying desperately to improve position.
Neckpunch is looking to stand but Neckpunch has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Sam Neckpunch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Luongo is trying to escape the mount.
Luongo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neckpunch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Luongo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Luongo is looking for a sweep. Neckpunch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch wants to control but Luongo is keeping him busy.
Luongo wants to improve his position but Neckpunch is controlling well.
Luongo wants to control but Neckpunch is keeping busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neckpunch is looking to take a break and control but Luongo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luongo wants to control but Neckpunch passes into side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Luongo is trying to get back to half guard.
Luongo is not content to let Neckpunch control the position.
Luongo wants to control but Neckpunch postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luongo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Neckpunch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Luongo controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francesco Luongo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Luongo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francesco Luongo!
Francesco Luongo retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fresh Hamz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boby Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Sully - Flash back as his entrance music. Fresh Hamz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
178 lbs
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180 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fresh Hamz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boby Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hamz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left lands for Hamz.
Hamz throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Hamz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Hamz. Those never looked like landing.
Hamz cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Hamz closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamz throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee counters with a single leg into guard. Hamz didn't expect that.
Hamz is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Hamz 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.
Hamz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fresh Hamz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hamz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee slips a straight right by Hamz.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamz throws out the jab.
Hamz throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
Hamz tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamz cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Hamz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
Lee connects with a right hand. Hamz shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamz misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the body from Hamz misses
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Hamz.
Hamz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hamz misses with a jab to the body
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee throws the left hand but Hamz avoids the punch easily.
Hamz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee misses with a combination
and Hamz counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamz tries to clinch but Lee moves away
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hamz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hamz misses with a looping left.
Hamz misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Hamz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hamz misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boby Lee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hamz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hamz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Hamz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hamz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee throws a one two combo.
Hamz cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hamz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Hamz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fresh Hamz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamz throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Hamz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hamz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Lee checks a low kick from Hamz.
Hamz throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Hamz only half commits.
Lee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hamz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hamz moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left and a right from Hamz both land. Nice combination.
Fresh Hamz is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hamz.
Fresh Hamz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamz throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee tries to move into range but Hamz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Hamz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hamz.
Hamz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hamz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamz lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamz lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hamz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hamz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamz.
Nice defenses there by Hamz.
Hamz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Hamz does no damage.
Hamz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Hamz misses.
A shot to the body from Hamz misses
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hamz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hamz tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Hamz back against the cage.
Lee looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from Hamz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fresh Hamz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hamz swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Hamz misses with a body punch
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hamz can pounce on him.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hamz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hamz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Hamz throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Hamz throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Hamz fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hamz misses with a body shot
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hamz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hamz misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamz takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Hamz stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hamz closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Hamz connects with a solid leg kick.
Hamz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hamz misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hamz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamz throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fresh Hamz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee throws a combination that misses
and Hamz counters with a series of strikes. Lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Hamz counters with a low kick, right behind Lee 's knee.
Hamz misses the shot to the body.
Hamz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Hamz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Hamz misses with a combination
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee swings for the body but Hamz moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Hamz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hamz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hamz throws a combination that misses
and Hamz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Hamz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hamz throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamz throws a leg kick
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Hamz dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boby Lee.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Boby Lee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ron Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Holder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mexico comes to the cage accompanied by I want war. Luke Holder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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188 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Mexico!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Holder!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Holder!
Mexico throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mexico thinking.
Holder throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holder.
Mexico chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holder can pounce on him.
Holder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mexico takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Holder.
Mexico is breathing heavily.
A head kick from Holder lands but Mexico takes it in his stride.
It looks like Ron Mexico has been cut.
Holder throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mexico misses with a hook
and Holder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holder fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holder throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mexico has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Holder.
Holder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holder cracks Mexico with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Holder has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mexico to stand back up!
Mexico is rocked!
Holder digs a good hook to Mexico's body.
Holder bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mexico walks into a straight right hand from Holder.
Oh Mexico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holder lands a brutal head kick. Mexico looks out on his feet and Holder throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Luke Holder!
Luke Holder is the new middleweight champion!
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pop
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RATING
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