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VFC 137: East vs. Reilly PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Dwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aj Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles has chosen I Am by Dale Oliver as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Aj Styles enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Dwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Aj Styles!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dwan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Styles counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Styles is trying to control the action in half guard but Dwan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dwan is trying to stand.
Styles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dwan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dwan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Styles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Styles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Styles wants to pass the guard but Dwan is keeping the position.
Styles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Styles throwing strikes but missing.
Styles wants to control from the top but Dwan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dwan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Styles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dwan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Styles manages to get himself to full guard.
Dwan tries to free his leg and advance position but Styles is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styles has Dwan pulled in close to control his posture.
Styles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dwan trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Dwan content to stall in guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Dwan.
Dwan throws a sloppy head kick
and Styles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Styles wants to clinch.
Styles takes the fight into the clinch.
Styles tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Styles tries to score a body lock takedown but Dwan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Styles works on Dwan's body with a couple of short punches.
Styles prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice elbow from Styles.
Styles throws a head punch that misses.
Styles wants a takedown.
Tom Dwan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aj Styles.
Still in the clinch, Styles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dwan is pressed up against the cage. Styles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dwan down to the mat. Dwan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dwan throws a combination that misses
and Styles moves into the clinch.
Styles looking to throw knees to the head but Dwan is blocking nicely.
Dwan prevents a body shot from Styles.
Dwan blocks an uppercut.
Styles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dwan drags the fight down to the ground.
Styles passes Dwan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Styles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dwan has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dwan is just riding it out for now. Styles eventually gives up the hold.
Styles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dwan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dwan pushes Styles off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aj Styles dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Styles moves in looking to clinch but Dwan pushes him off.
Styles stuffs the takedown attempt from Dwan. Dwan gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Styles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tom Dwan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Styles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dwan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dwan tries a head kick but it misses.
Dwan swinging wildly here.
Dwan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Styles counters with a shoot takedown. Dwan fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dwan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dwan wants to sweep here but Styles controlling him for the moment.
Styles looking to pass the guard.
Dwan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Styles is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dwan is on top in guard.
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.
Dwan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dwan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Styles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dwan is one step ahead there.
Dwan trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
Styles is controlling Dwan's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dwan preventing the sweep.
Dwan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dwan trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dwan is stalling in the full guard.
Dwan wants to control from the top but Styles keeps moving.
Tom Dwan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A head kick misses from Dwan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Styles misses with a wild body shot.
Dwan misses with a double jab
and Styles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Styles.
Nice body punch from Styles - that landed with a thud.
Dwan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Dwan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Styles - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Styles turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Styles manages to end up in side control.
Styles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dwan keeps working.
Dwan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Styles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aj Styles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dwan misses with a double jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dwan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Styles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Styles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Styles moves into the clinch.
Dwan wants a takedown.
A short uppercut from Styles.
Dwan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Styles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dwan's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Styles swings wildly with an uppercut but Dwan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dwan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dwan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Styles lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dwan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Styles.
Tom Dwan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aj Styles.
Styles tries a body shot but Dwan blocks it.
Styles swings wildly with an uppercut but Dwan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Styles misses with a body punch.
Dwan blocks an elbow strike.
Dwan blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Styles fails to land.
Dwan blocks a body shot from Styles.
Styles struggles to land a body shot inside as Dwan controls his hands.
Styles presses Dwan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Styles.
Styles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dwan's elbow.
Styles is trying to trip Dwan. He has hold of a leg but Dwan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Styles persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dwan wriggles free and stands up.
Dwan misses with a body punch
and Styles counters with a leg kick.
Styles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dwan avoids a kick to the body.
Dwan throws a head kick but Styles moves out of range.
Styles wants to clinch up but Dwan keeps it at a distance.
Dwan throws a head kick but Styles moves out of range.
Styles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dwan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Styles lands with a shot to the body.
Styles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dwan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Dwan.
Styles has Dwan up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dwan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Styles.
Styles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dwan prevents it.
Dwan gets underhooks to prevent Styles's takedown attempt.
Styles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dwan prevents it.
Dwan tries to pull guard but Styles holds him up against the cage and eventually Dwan drops back down to his feet.
Dwan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Styles uses from the top position.
Tom Dwan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dwan striking off his back but it's not causing Styles any problems.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dwan holds on and takes a little breather.
Styles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dwan is keeping the position for now.
Dwan 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dwan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Styles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dwan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Styles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dwan has his feet on Styles's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dwan misses with the body kick
and Styles counters by clinching up.
Styles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Styles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dwan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Styles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aj Styles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dwan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aj Styles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Styles has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aj Styles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rousimar Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronko Nagurski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rousimar Palhares could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bronko Nagurski's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rousimar Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bronko Nagurski!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagurski misses with a wild body shot.
Palhares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nagurski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palhares throws a combination that misses
and Nagurski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palhares misses with a double jab
and Nagurski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Palhares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagurski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palhares misses with a takedown attempt - Nagurski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nagurski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagurski cracks a nice hook into Palhares's ribs.
Palhares is breathing heavily.
Nagurski scores with the left hand. Palhares knows he should have avoided that one.
Palhares is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nagurski's half guard.
Nagurski tries to get to full guard but Palhares has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagurski gets full guard.
Nagurski managing to control the position.
Nagurski wants to sweep here but Palhares controlling him for the moment.
Nagurski is adopting a defensive guard.
Nagurski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nagurski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bronko Nagurski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Palhares or perhaps it was just good defense by Nagurski which made him look bad.
Palhares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Palhares on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Palhares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nagurski digs a good hook to Palhares's body.
Nagurski connects with a looping right hand.
Rousimar Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagurski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Palhares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nagurski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nagurski lands a jab to Palhares's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagurski digs a good body shot into Palhares's ribs.
Nagurski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Palhares's hands.
Palhares is rocked!
Nagurski lands with a nice body punch.
Bronko Nagurski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagurski digs a good hook to Palhares's body.
Nagurski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A cross from Nagurski lands.
Oh Palhares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagurski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nagurski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nagurski Throws a clean left jab. Nagurski Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Palhares's chin! Palhares crumbles to the ground and Nagurski follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Nagurski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bronko Nagurski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Everson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rusty Everson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rusty Everson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sid Wright!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wright did well to prevent Everson getting side control.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wright wants to improve his position but Everson is controlling well.
Everson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wright gets full guard.
Everson wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Everson throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Everson won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
Everson scoring with some ground and pound.
Everson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wright's guard.
Wright gets full guard.
Wright has his foot on Everson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Everson works his way back into a safe position though.
Wright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Wright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Everson is aware though and is defending well.
Everson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Everson from controlling successfully.
Wright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Everson defends it easily.
Everson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wright works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Wright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Everson advances to half guard.
Wright slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Everson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wright keeping full guard, as Everson tries to pass.
Wright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Everson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wright wants to improve his position but instead Everson has moved into half guard.
Everson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Everson slows the pace down in half guard.
Wright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Everson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Everson working some strikes from top position.
Everson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Everson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wright being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sid Wright will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wright misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Everson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Everson.
Everson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Everson is aware though and is defending well.
Everson advances position into side control!
Wright sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Everson with the ground and pound but Wright uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Everson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Everson is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright has an active guard here but Everson has managed to pass into half guard.
Wright is staying active underneath Everson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Everson lands with a punch from half guard.
Everson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Everson is pressing down on Wright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wright is holding on for now.
Wright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Everson wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Rusty Everson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Everson thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everson postures up and lands a big shot to Wright's brow.
Everson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Everson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wright's head.
Wright looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Everson is defending well. Wright quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Everson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wright celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sid Wright!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrey Nazarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson tries to bum rush Nazarov with a series of wild strikes but Nazarov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nazarov sizes up Nelson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Nazarov misses with a hook
and Nelson counters with a two punch combo.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazarov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nazarov blocks a jab.
Nelson dips to his left and cracks Nazarov with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov misses with a jab to the body
and Nelson counters with a shoot takedown. Nazarov fights it but they end up in guard.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Nazarov.
Nazarov is working hard here to advance position.
Nazarov is pulling down on Nelson's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nelson escapes and throws Nazarov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nazarov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nelson off and has taken his back!
Nelson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Nelson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Nazarov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Nazarov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Nelson is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Nelson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Nelson rolls, trying to escape but Nazarov keeps control of the position.
Even with his hooks in, Nazarov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Nelson is keeping busy.
Nazarov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Nelson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nazarov is punishing Nelson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Nazarov lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Nelson is trying to break free.
Nazarov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nelson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nazarov is looking to control Nelson but Nelson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Nazarov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nazarov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nelson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nazarov somewhat.
Nazarov blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nazarov looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazarov.
Nazarov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nelson sprawls well initially but Nazarov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nelson is trying to control but Nazarov passes into side control!
Nazarov cracks Nelson with a big right hand but Nelson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nazarov working the ground and pound but Nelson is defending the strikes.
Nazarov trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
Nazarov swings around for an armbar but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nazarov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
Nazarov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nelson uses it to pass to side control.
Nelson wants to control but Nazarov is keeping him busy.
Nazarov is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control the position but Nazarov is working away.
You can see the frustration on Nazarov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nazarov keeps working.
Nazarov manages to get back to half guard.
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.
Nazarov manages to get to full guard.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Nazarov is keeping the position.
Nazarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Nazarov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nelson throws a poor cross that misses
and Nazarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Roy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson lands with a nice combination. Nazarov backs away looking to recover.
Nazarov misses with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazarov swings widly with a right hand
and Nelson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nelson slaps away a takedown attempt from Nazarov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nelson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nazarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nazarov swings widly with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a shoot takedown. Nazarov fights it but they end up in guard.
Nazarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazarov is keeping the position for now.
Nelson won't allow Nazarov to sweep him here.
Nazarov trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
Nazarov wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson passes Nazarov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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.
Nazarov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nazarov moves into full guard.
Nelson won't allow Nazarov to sweep him here.
Nazarov controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.
Nazarov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov wants to free his trapped foot but Nelson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Nazarov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nazarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nelson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roy Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nazarov wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nazarov 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Nazarov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Morton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Morton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rock N Roll-Led Zeppelin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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209 lbs
17 - 9 - 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Morton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper misses with a takedown
and Morton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cooper's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Morton from controlling successfully.
Cooper wants to stand but Morton is controlling the position.
Morton wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
Cooper kicks Morton off and gets to his feet.
Cooper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morton counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper misses with a takedown attempt
and Morton counters with an outside leg kick.
Ricky Morton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Cooper.
Cooper looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cooper slips nicely into half guard.
Morton moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Morton wants to sweep but no luck.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Morton keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morton wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cooper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cooper with a poor takedown
and Morton counters with a leg kick.
Cooper shoots and misses
and Morton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper has hold of Morton's hands but Morton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Morton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morton is taking a breather. Cooper says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cooper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morton slips a nice elbow through Cooper's hands, connecting with Cooper's forehead.
Morton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooper keeps working.
Morton is stalling here. Cooper is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Morton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cooper has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Morton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cooper gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cooper is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Morton has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Cooper taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Morton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Chapel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer comes to the cage accompanied by Not Now James,we're busy. Chapel has chosen Madsen - Nitro as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Chapel!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer lands with a straight right. Chapel didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Palmer misses the target.
Chapel misses with a shot to the body
and Palmer counters with a right hand to the body.
Chapel connects with a looping right hand.
A cross from Palmer lands.
Chapel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palmer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmer is looking to clinch.
Chapel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Palmer backs up against the cage.
Chapel throws a shot from downtown. Palmer moves away and avoids it.
Chapel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Palmer looks to throw the jab but Chapel is out of range.
Palmer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chapel.
The crowd cheers as Chapel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palmer doesn't seem phased though.
Chapel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer makes his way to full guard, as Chapel worked for a kimura.
Palmer pushes Chapel off and scrambles back to his feet.
Chapel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palmer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palmer connects with a body shot that sends Chapel's belly button to the back.
Chapel misses with a takedown attempt - Palmer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chapel has his takedown stuffed
and Palmer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chapel throws a shot from downtown. Palmer moves away and avoids it.
Palmer scores with a nice right hand.
Palmer ducks under a wild hook from Chapel.
Palmer thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer throws a lazy uppercut
and Chapel counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Chapel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chapel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Palmer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chapel looks gassed!
Chapel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Palmer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chapel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chapel throws a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chapel.
Palmer connects with a right hand. Chapel shakes it off.
Palmer throws a lazy uppercut
and Chapel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trent Chapel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chapel tests Palmer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palmer wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapel throws an off balance right hand
enabling Palmer to counter with a crisp jab.
Chapel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chapel wants to control from the top but Palmer keeps moving.
Palmer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Palmer tries to clinch but Chapel moves away
and Chapel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chapel throws the kick towards the body but Palmer avoids it.
Chapel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Palmer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice cross by Chapel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palmer. Chapel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palmer misses with a hook
and Chapel counters with a straight right hand.
Chapel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chapel counters with a straight right hand.
Chapel's corner calls for a 1-2. Chapel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chapel.
Palmer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chapel.
Chapel fails with the takedown.
Roy Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Chapel.
Palmer connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palmer moves out of range of the body kick.
Palmer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Palmer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chapel slips under a jab from Palmer.
Chapel throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Palmer to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Chapel tenderised Palmer's leg. Palmer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chapel misses with a hook to the body
and Palmer counters with a two punch combo.
Chapel cracks Palmer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chapel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chapel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Palmer swivels and escapes.
Chapel digs a good hook to Palmer's body.
Chapel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Palmer is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chapel.
Palmer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chapel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapel misses the body punch
and Palmer counters with a left and a right that stings Chapel.
Chapel throws a jab but it's blocked by Palmer.
Roy Palmer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palmer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chapel.
Palmer throws a body punch but Chapel moves out of range.
Chapel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Palmer looks to land a right hand but Chapel moved out of range.
Palmer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chapel counters with a stiff right hand.
Palmer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Palmer misses with a lunging right hand
so Chapel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chapel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palmer is keeping the position for now.
Chapel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is trying to buck Chapel off.
Palmer wants to get back to his feet but Chapel is dominant here and he's now got Palmer's back!
Palmer controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Chapel wants to control but Palmer is keeping busy.
Chapel is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Palmer is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapel is looking for the choke from the back position but Palmer is controlling his hands well.
Palmer is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palmer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Palmer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chapel throws an off balance right hand
and Palmer counters with a stiff right hand.
Chapel digs a good hook to Palmer's body.
Chapel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Palmer counters with a right hand to the body.
Chapel looks for a takedown but Palmer sprawls well.
Roy Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Chapel.
Chapel throws a jab when Palmer was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapel misses with a hook to the body
and Palmer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chapel throws a hook to the side of Palmer's head but Palmer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Palmer misses the target.
Palmer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chapel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roy Palmer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chapel throws an off balance right hand
and Palmer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Palmer.
Palmer lands with a left to the head.
Chapel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer is looking to escape.
Chapel seems to be working for a kimura but Palmer defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmer is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Trent Chapel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chapel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Palmer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chapel throws a leg kick
and Palmer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chapel swinging wildly here.
Chapel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palmer.
Chapel wants to land a leg kick but Palmer is out of range.
Palmer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chapel slips under a jab from Palmer.
Palmer misses with a left hand
and Chapel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Palmer misses with a right hand
and Chapel counters with a stiff right hand.
Chapel cracks Palmer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chapel misses with a looping right.
Palmer misses with a right hand
and Chapel counters with a nice body shot.
Chapel just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Chapel misses
and Chapel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chapel.
Nice shot lands for Palmer.
Palmer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chapel jabs at Palmer's body.
Chapel wants to land a leg kick but Palmer is out of range.
Chapel throws a jab but it's blocked by Palmer.
Chapel throws a combination that misses
and Palmer counters by clinching up.
Palmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chapel pushes Palmer away with a front kick.
Chapel moves out of range of the strikes.
Palmer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palmer tries to bum rush Chapel with a series of wild strikes but Chapel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palmer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chapel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Palmer's head backwards.
Chapel misses with a head kick.
Palmer misses with an uppercut
and Chapel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chapel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Palmer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chapel.
Palmer is not content to let Chapel control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapel seems to be working for a kimura but Palmer defends the submission attempt.
Chapel stops Palmer from getting back to his feet.
Chapel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Palmer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chapel.
Palmer wants to get back to his feet.
Chapel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Chapel is keen to just control but Palmer is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmer pushes Chapel off but Chapel dives into side control.
Chapel has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Chapel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Palmer has worked his arm free - good work by Palmer!
Palmer pushes Chapel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chapel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chapel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Palmer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Chapel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chapel 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Chapel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenshi Zuko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Camel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zuko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Writ. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenshi Zuko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Camel !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuko blocks a jab.
Camel shoots in and bounces Zuko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Camel is working Zuko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zuko keeping moving, preventing Camel from controlling successfully.
Camel throws and elbow that misses. Zuko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Camel 's guard. Nice move by Zuko!
Zuko wants to control from the top but Camel keeps moving.
Zuko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zuko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuko tries to free his leg and advance position but Camel is retaining full guard.
Zuko with a nice head shot there.
Zuko trying to control the position from guard on top but Camel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zuko is one step ahead there.
Camel keeping moving, preventing Zuko from controlling successfully.
Zuko won't allow Camel to sweep him here.
Zuko throws a strike but Camel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Camel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zuko has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Camel doesn't defend quickly enough and Zuko has managed to lock this one up! Can Camel escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zuko on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kenshi Zuko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers comes to the cage accompanied by I Am A Real American. Simpson has chosen Devil on My Shoulder as his entrance music. Steve Rogers had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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222 lbs
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217 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Rogers lands with an uppercut that bounces Simpson off the cage and back into rage.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Rogers counters with a low kick, right behind Simpson 's knee.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Simpson sees coming a mile off.
Chuck Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simpson.
Rogers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson throws a poor cross that misses
and Rogers counters with a good low kick that Simpson was not able to check.
Rogers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rogers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Simpson.
Rogers throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands a two punch combo.
Rogers lands a leg kick that knocks Simpson off balance momentarily.
Simpson misses with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogers throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson throws a lazy uppercut
and Rogers counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Rogers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson misses with a double jab
and Rogers counters with a low kick, right behind Simpson 's knee.
Simpson misses with a lunging right hand
and Rogers finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson misses with a double jab
and Rogers counters with a left and a right that stings Simpson.
Simpson misses with an uppercut
and Rogers counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rogers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Simpson sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simpson's calf.
Simpson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rogers clinches.
Rogers pushes Simpson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Simpson looks gassed!
Simpson working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Rogers.
Simpson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rogers breaks the clinch.
Simpson looks to throw a body kick
and Rogers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rogers scores with a shot to the body.
Rogers scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simpson takes one on the button.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rogers counters with a body kick that stops Simpson in his tracks momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Rogers.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rogers.
Rogers plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rogers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rogers thumps Simpson with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Simpson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simpson blocks a leg kick.
Simpson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rogers connects with a body shot that sends Simpson's belly button to the back.
Simpson throws a leg kick
and Rogers counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rogers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simpson's calf.
Rogers swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Rogers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Simpson thows a leg kick but Rogers checks it
and Rogers counters with a thumping low kick.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers throws a leg kick
and Simpson counters with a good low kick that Rogers was not able to check.
Rogers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Simpson misses with a left hand
and Rogers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Simpson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simpson working hard to break the clinch.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rogers looking to stall.
Rogers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simpson can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Rogers - that landed with a thud.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rogers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rogers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rogers digs a right hand into Simpson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simpson's gas tank.
Simpson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rogers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steve Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Simpson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simpson. That did some damage!
Rogers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simpson has time to react.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogers jabs Simpson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rogers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Rogers clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Simpson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rogers walks away with a smile on his face. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Rogers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rogers forces Simpson back against the cage and clinches.
Rogers prevents Simpson from breaking the clinch.
Rogers lands a shot to the body.
Simpson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rogers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Simpson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rogers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rogers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rogers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Rogers.
Rogers lands with a light punch inside.
Simpson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rogers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rogers lands a nice uppercut.
Rogers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rogers scores with a shot to the side of Simpson's head.
Rogers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Rogers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rogers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rogers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Simpson.
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve Rogers is winning the standup battle so far.
Simpson checks the leg kick.
Simpson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simpson walks into a left hand.
Rogers throws a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rogers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simpson's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Simpson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab by Simpson.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogers throws a low kick but Simpson avoids it.
Rogers darts in and clinches Simpson up against the cage.
Simpson breaks from the clinch.
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers misses with a leg kick.
Simpson blocks a leg kick.
Rogers throws the kick towards the body but Simpson avoids it.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Simpson.
Steve Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Simpson misses with a double jab
and Rogers counters with a low kick, right behind Simpson 's knee.
Rogers catches Simpson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simpson misses with a body punch
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Rogers throws a head kick that half lands.
Simpson tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rogers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rogers wants to land a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers walks forward, straight into a front kick from Simpson.
Chuck Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpson throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease.
Rogers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simpson checks it well.
Simpson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rogers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Simpson misses with a straight left.
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Simpson swinging wildly here.
Simpson throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Rogers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simpson swings widly with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a slapping leg kick.
Simpson moves away from the strike by Rogers.
Rogers misses with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rogers counters with a body kick that stops Simpson in his tracks momentarily.
Rogers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simpson. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Rogers!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Hargh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter comes into the arena with 99 Problems Remix blaring out of the sound system. Hargh has chosen Dominant view as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 lbs
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173 lbs
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World class 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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Hargh !
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hargh looks to land a right hand but Carter moved out of range.
Hargh scores with a jab. Carter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hargh .
Carter digs a good body shot into Hargh 's ribs.
Hargh misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Hargh misses its intended target.
Good work by Carter as he checks the leg kick.
Hargh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Hargh scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Shawn Carter has been cut.
Hargh misses with a left hand
and Carter makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hargh really felt that one!
A swing and a miss from Hargh .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hargh lunges at Carter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carter's hand.
Carter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hargh counters with a two punch combo.
Carter with a jab.
Hargh thuds his right hand into Carter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carter, right into the meat.
Hargh ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Hargh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shawn Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hargh throws a combination that misses
and Carter counters with a right hand to the body.
Carter misses with a looping right.
Hargh throws out a loose jab but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hargh has time to react.
Carter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hargh checks it well.
Hargh throws a lazy uppercut
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hargh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carter as he avoids it easily.
Hargh lands a lovely overhand right.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hargh throws a sloppy body shot
and Carter counters with a nice body shot.
Carter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter swings widly with a right hand
and Hargh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hargh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Carter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carter slips a jab and a cross from Hargh .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carter.
Carter misses with a low kick.
Carter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hargh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hargh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Hargh .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hargh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hargh .
Carter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hargh .
Hargh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carter sprawls well. Carter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hargh gets slowly back to his feet.
Carter misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter misses with a hook
and Hargh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hargh misses with a looping left.
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 Shawn Carter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shawn Carter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Carter misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
Hargh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hargh 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.
Carter cracks Hargh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shawn Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Carter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carter throws a nice head kick!
Carter misses with an uppercut
and Hargh counters with a one-two to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Carter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter lands with a nice body punch.
Carter throws a head kick but Hargh moves out of range.
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hargh .
Carter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carter missing with a left hand there. Hargh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hargh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hargh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter throws a shot to the body.
Hargh lands a glancing blow to the side of Carter's head.
Hargh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Carter finds it's way through Hargh 's defenses.
Hargh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Carter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Carter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hargh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carter swivels and escapes.
Hargh misses with a right hand
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hargh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Carter as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hargh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Carter.
A head kick misses from Carter.
Ken Hargh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hargh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hargh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Hargh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hargh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hargh misses with an uppercut
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hargh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hargh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hargh backs up against the cage.
Carter misses with an uppercut
letting Hargh counter with a right hand.
Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Hargh 's shoulder, as Hargh tries to avoid the shot.
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hargh manages to avoid it.
Carter throws a leg kick but Hargh checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carter throws a leg kick but Hargh sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Carter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Carter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hargh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Carter tried to score with a low kick but Hargh checks it.
A low kick from Hargh is predictable there
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hargh slips a jab from Carter.
Hargh lands with an uppercut that bounces Carter off the cage and back into rage.
Hargh ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter throws a looping overhand right but Hargh ducks down to avoid it.
Hargh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hargh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carter's waist but Carter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hargh off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hargh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hargh scores with a hook to the body. Carter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hargh misses with a combination
and Carter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter misses with a hook.
Carter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hargh . That did some damage!
Hargh misses with a double jab
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Hargh 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hargh moves out of range of the leg kick from Carter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hargh .
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hargh counters with a nice body shot.
Hargh 's corner calls for a 1-2. Hargh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carter misses with a body shot.
Hargh misses with a shot to the body
and Carter counters with a thumping low kick.
Hargh throws a right hand that misses
and Carter counters with a low kick, right behind Hargh 's knee.
Carter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hargh .
Carter misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hargh shoots in but no luck this time.
Shawn Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Hargh .
Hargh throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Carter finds it's target.
Carter lands a head shot.
A leg kick checked by Hargh .
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter throws a hook but Hargh avoids it easily.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hargh swings widly with a right hand
and Carter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hargh thinking.
Hargh checks a low kick from Carter.
Hargh throws a jab when Carter was well out of range.
Shawn Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hargh swings widly with a right hand
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Hargh does it's job there.
Ken Hargh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hargh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hargh thows a body shot but no joy.
Hargh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hargh throws a poor cross that misses
and Carter counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carter 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Carter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klein East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignatius Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). East comes to the cage accompanied by Cold as Ice- M.O.P.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
20 - 7 - 1 |
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214 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Klein East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ignatius Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly throws a lazy head kick
and East connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reilly.
East misses with a low kick as Reilly jumps back.
Reilly gets off balance looking for a body kick
and East makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reilly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Ignatius Reilly has been cut.
A low kick from Reilly misses
and East makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ignatius Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East thows a leg kick but Reilly checks it
and Reilly counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from East.
East misses the shot to the body.
East throws a head kick that misses.
East swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East feints and as Reilly raises his hands in defense, East changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
East postures up in Reilly's guard and throws a big left but Reilly blocks it.
East is pushing down on Reilly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reilly is fighting to maintain full guard but East has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.
East wants to take a breather but Reilly is having none of it.
East looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
East perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East trying to control from half guard but Reilly is working away.
Reilly controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
East 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.
Reilly is looking to improve his position.
East controlling the action here.
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.
Klein East has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Reilly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from East is predictable there
and Reilly counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
East fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klein East dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ignatius Reilly's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
East misses with a leg kick
and Reilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by East.
Reilly cracks East with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reilly fails with an attempt to clinch.
East misses with a body shot
and Reilly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
East throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Reilly misses
and East counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
East thows a leg kick but Reilly checks it
and Reilly counters with a head kick.
East digs a good body shot into Reilly's ribs.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Reilly. No joy for East on that attempt.
Reilly misses with a left hand
enabling East to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
Reilly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reilly throws a leg kick
and East counters with a low kick, right behind Reilly 's knee.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
East misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reilly throws a lazy body kick
and East counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reilly thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for East.
East has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reilly.
A lazy body kick from Reilly
and East counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
East swats away the attempt to clinch by Reilly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Reilly is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reilly wants to slow East down by chopping away at his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reilly scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignatius Reilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ignatius Reilly's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Reilly tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Reilly is predictable there
and East counters with a shoot takedown. Reilly fights it but they end up in guard.
East looking to sit in guard and control but Reilly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reilly wanted to stand there but East had control of the position.
Reilly won't allow East to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly gets to his feet. East looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
East throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reilly counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ignatius Reilly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
East fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reilly fakes the leg kick and cracks East in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reilly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reilly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly wants to land a leg kick but East is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East checks a low kick from Reilly.
East motions for Reilly to come forward. East throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reilly avoids the body shot from East.
Reilly tried to score with a low kick but East checks it.
East is looking to wear down Reilly with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reilly misses with a leg kick
and East counters with an inside leg kick.
Reilly wants to land a leg kick but East is out of range.
Reilly moves to clinch but East breaks away
and East counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reilly gets off balance looking for a body kick
and East connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatius Reilly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reilly has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ignatius Reilly!
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