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UFF 12: Superfights I PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Copley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Leonidas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Copley!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonidas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leonidas tries for a takedown but Copley circles away easily
and Copley counters by moving into the clinch.
Leonidas wants the takedown. Copley is fighting it off but Leonidas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Copley's guard against the cage.
Copley isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Leonidas stacks Copley on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Leonidas!
Leonidas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Copley, who protects the arm well.
Leonidas gets to mount! Copley was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Copley is desperately trying to improve his position but Leonidas has a good base and remains in mount.
Leonidas trying to control but Copley is having none of it.
Leonidas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Copley manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas advances to mount.
Leonidas looking to secure an arm triangle but Copley defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonidas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Copley has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Copley!
Copley wants to pass the guard but Leonidas is keeping the position.
Leonidas controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Leonidas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Copley has Leonidas in his guard.
Copley looking for a sweep. Not yet Copley, not yet.
Leonidas forces his way into half guard.
Copley is looking to escape.
Copley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leonidas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonidas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Copley!
Copley squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Copley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leonidas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas has control of Copley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Copley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Leonidas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Leonidas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leonidas avoids the attempt from Copley to control.
Leonidas goes for an armbar but Copley turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Copley.
Copley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leonidas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leonidas has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas slips nicely into half guard.
Leonidas wants to take a breather but Copley is having none of it.
Leonidas wants to pass the guard but Copley is defending well.
Leonidas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Copley's head.
Leonidas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Copley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Leonidas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Leonidas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Copley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Leonidas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Copley won't be happy with that.
Copley looking for a sweep but Leonidas has passed into full mount! Oh no!
BOOM! Leonidas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Copley is looking to improve his position but Leonidas isn't that keen on the idea.
Leonidas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Copley turns into him and now he's in Leonidas's guard.
Leonidas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Leonidas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Copley defends it easily.
Leonidas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leonidas 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 two 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.
Copley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Copley.
Leonidas stands and throws Copley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Copley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leonidas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Copley sneaks back into half guard.
Leonidas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Copley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Leonidas prevents Copley from improving his position.
Copley is breathing heavily.
Leonidas works his way into full mount!
Copley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas looking for a guillotine from mount but Copley is having none of it.
Copley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Leonidas.
Copley working to try and regain half guard.
Leonidas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Leonidas trying to control but Copley is having none of it.
Copley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copley throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Copley is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Leonidas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Copley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Copley shrugs it off.
Copley taking shots to the head.
Leonidas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Copley looks a forlorn figure.
Copley is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonidas looking to secure an arm triangle but Copley defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonidas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Copley has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Leonidas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Leonidas shoots in looking for a takedown but Copley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leonidas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonidas is looking to chop away at Copley's legs.
King Leonidas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Copley gets caught napping as Leonidas dives in and scores a takedown. Copley manages to retain guard.
Copley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leonidas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Copley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leonidas has managed to get both his arms back between Copley's legs - danger averted.
Leonidas advances position into side control!
Leonidas cracks Copley with a big elbow.
Copley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas advances nicely into full mount.
Leonidas landing strikes, looking to finish!
Copley is still in real trouble! Can Leonidas finish him?
Leonidas has control of Copley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Copley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Copley seems to have recovered his senses.
Copley taking shots to the head.
Leonidas unloading with bombs!
Leonidas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Leonidas trying to control but Copley is having none of it.
Leonidas has control of Copley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Copley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Copley has worked his arm free - good work by Copley!
Copley defending against the ground and pound.
Leonidas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Leonidas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Copley keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas working away.
Leonidas tries to move to mount but Copley blocks the move with his legs.
Leonidas is trying to move to mount but Copley reverses beautifully and ends up in Leonidas's guard.
Leonidas keeping moving, preventing Copley from controlling successfully.
Copley wants to get up but he can't break Leonidas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Copley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonidas is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Copley preventing the sweep.
Leonidas wriggles free and stands up.
Leonidas fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonidas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Copley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Copley stopping the sweep attempt from Leonidas.
Copley trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonidas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Leonidas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leonidas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Leonidas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Ewing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Justice has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Ewing!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Ewing to counter with a crisp jab.
Justice digs a good hook to Ewing's body.
Justice throws a right hand that Ewing ducks under and follows up with a left that Ewing also avoids with ease.
Justice throws a combination that misses
and Ewing counters with a two punch combo.
Ewing throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Justice counters with a thumping low kick.
Ewing dodges the punch combination from Justice.
Justice throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ewing counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ewing throws a combination that misses
and Justice counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justice throwing shots but Ewing is blocking nicely.
Ewing moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Justice is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Ewing throws his legs up looking for a submission but Justice uses it to pass to side control.
Justice tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ewing's legs.
Ewing takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ewing can't do much from the bottom here.
Ewing regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ewing gets back to full guard.
Justice slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ewing is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Justice defends well.
Ewing looking for a sweep. Not yet Ewing, not yet.
Ewing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Justice controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewing keeping full guard, as Justice tries to pass.
Justice engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ewing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sean Justice just wasn't active enough.
Nice body punch from Ewing.
Ewing misses with a takedown attempt
and Justice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Justice closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ewing's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ewing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Justice is one step ahead there.
Justice postures up.
Ewing looking for a sweep. Not yet Ewing, not yet.
Justice sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ewing working a defensive guard here.
Ewing is trying to hold Justice in close to prevent damage but Justice has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Justice dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ewing doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Justice counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Justice prevents Ewing from improving his position.
Justice content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ewing is trying to get back to full guard.
Justice performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ewing tries to get to full guard but Justice has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sean Justice.
Ewing misses with a two punch combination.
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Justice misses with a body shot.
Ewing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Justice throws a body punch but Ewing moves out of range.
Ewing moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Buck Ewing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ewing misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ewing throws out a loose jab but Justice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Justice closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ewing regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ewing keeping full guard, as Justice tries to pass.
Ewing looking for a sweep. Not yet Ewing, not yet.
Justice works over Ewing with some ground and pound from guard.
Ewing is trying to control the position but Justice postures up.
Ewing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Justice controls the pace.
Justice has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ewing wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Justice is now in half guard.
Justice not doing much here.
Justice passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ewing!
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.
Justice controlling his opponent.
Ewing is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ewing is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ewing tries to hold on but Justice pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Justice dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Justice shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Justice was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Justice controlling from the full mount.
Ewing is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice avoids the attempt from Ewing to control.
Sean Justice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ewing is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Justice raining down shots from the mount!
Ewing is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Justice looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Ewing working to try and regain half guard.
Justice landing strikes from the mount and Ewing is in trouble!
Justice controlling the pace for now.
Justice working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ewing tries to reverse the position but Justice maintains control.
Justice unloading with bombs!
Justice avoids the attempt from Ewing to control.
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.
Ewing is desperately trying to improve his position but Justice has a good base and remains in mount.
Justice controlling the position easily from mount.
Justice breaks from Ewing's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sean Justice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ewing tries to hold on but Justice postures up.
Buck Ewing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justice looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ewing keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Justice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Justice, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Justice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter McCool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McCool might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I'm Shipping Up to Boston. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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156 lbs
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157 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter McCool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker scores with a hook.
McCool uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tucker has time to react.
McCool shoots in looking for a takedown. Tucker tries to sprawl out of it but McCool keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tucker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCool is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tucker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tucker scores with a three punch combo!
McCool is rocked!
Tucker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh McCool is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tucker feints a jab promting McCool to slip. Tucker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McCool slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tucker connects with a nice looking jab.
McCool with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tucker counters with a three punch combo that has McCool backing up. McCool nods at Tucker to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCool looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCool tries to clinch there but Tucker circles away.
McCool with a poor takedown
and Tucker counters with a straight that turns McCool's legs to rubber! Tucker pushes forward with more strikes and McCool goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Tucker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alaric Visigoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russ Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Visigoth kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is THUNDERSTRUCK. Rutger is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Oh...Canada by Classified. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alaric Visigoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russ Rutger!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rutger with a poor takedown
so Visigoth counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rutger 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.
Rutger seems keen to control Visigoth's posture.
Visigoth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Visigoth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Visigoth throws a strike but Rutger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rutger thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger trying to control but Visigoth is working from the bottom.
Rutger seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rutger trying to control but Visigoth is working from the bottom.
Visigoth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rutger.
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.
Visigoth keeping full guard, as Rutger tries to pass.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Russ Rutger wasn't active enough on the ground.
Visigoth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutger shoots and misses
and Visigoth counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rutger's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Visigoth is looking to work some ground and pound but Rutger has wrist control.
Rutger keeping full guard, as Visigoth tries to pass.
Visigoth throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Visigoth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rutger wants to sweep here but Visigoth controlling him for the moment.
Visigoth content to stall in guard here.
Visigoth stopping the sweep attempt from Rutger.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rutger 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 four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rutger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Visigoth wants to control but Rutger is keeping busy.
Rutger trying to control the action but Visigoth is working from the bottom.
Visigoth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rutger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rutger's back!
Visigoth throws a series of strikes and Rutger wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alaric Visigoth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Visigoth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rutger counters with a nice body shot.
Rutger throws a right hand that misses
and Visigoth counters with a straight right hand.
Visigoth stuffs the takedown.
Rutger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rutger tries to bum rush Visigoth with a series of wild strikes but Visigoth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutger swings widly with a right hand
and Visigoth counters with a shoot takedown. Rutger fights it but they end up in guard.
Visigoth throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger is looking to sweep but instead, Visigoth has passed into half guard.
Visigoth is looking to take a break and control but Rutger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Visigoth thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rutger to regain full guard.
Visigoth lands a couple of digs.
Visigoth throws a strike but Rutger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Visigoth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rutger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rutger is looking to work some ground and pound but Visigoth has wrist control.
Rutger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rutger trying to control the position from guard on top but Visigoth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rutger with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Visigoth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Russ Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Visigoth gets caught flat footed, as Rutger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rutger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Visigoth keeping moving, preventing Rutger from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Visigoth keeping moving, preventing Rutger from controlling successfully.
Rutger wants to pass the guard but Visigoth is keeping the position.
Rutger throwing strikes from guard but Visigoth blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alaric Visigoth will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Visigoth fails with the takedown
and Rutger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rutger trying to control the position from guard on top but Visigoth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alaric Visigoth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Visigoth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rutger is looking to advance position but Visigoth has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Rutger can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Visigoth breaks from Rutger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Visigoth throws a sloppy strike and Rutger uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Rutger has ended up in Visigoth's guard.
Visigoth keeping moving, preventing Rutger from controlling successfully.
Rutger passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth trying to control but Rutger postures up.
Visigoth is refusing to be controlled, as Rutger sits in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger wants to advance to full mount but Visigoth doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Russ Rutger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Russ Rutger wasn't active enough on the ground.
Visigoth tries for a takedown but Rutger circles away easily
and Rutger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rutger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rutger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rutger throwing strikes from guard but Visigoth blocks nicely.
Rutger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russ Rutger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Visigoth 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alaric Visigoth!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Woods!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Woods misses with a double jab.
Castle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Woods counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Woods throws out a loose jab but Castle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Woods misses with an uppercut
and Castle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Castle is trying to work for a kimura but Woods is defending well.
Castle is looking for a kimura here.
Castle is looking to advance position but Woods won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Woods sees it coming and defends easily.
Castle is looking to take a break and control but Woods is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Woods keeping hold of Castle's head, controlling as best he can.
Woods regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Castle.
Woods 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 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.
Woods seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Castle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Woods is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Castle, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods distracts Castle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Castle has his foot on Woods's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Woods works his way back into a safe position though.
Woods wants to control from the top but Castle keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Castle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Woods controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Woods has his hands clasped together but Castle extends an breaks Woods's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Castle.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Castle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Bullit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Davola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bullit comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Davola comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chicken Fried kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Damien Bullit has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Bullit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Davola!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullit closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Davola blocks a jab.
A head kick from Bullit lands but Davola takes it in his stride.
Davola ducks right into an uppercut from Bullit.
Bullit misses the shot to the body.
Bullit's corner calls for a 1-2. Bullit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullit misses with a wild combination.
Davola blocks a head kick by Bullit.
Davola blocks a jab.
Davola staying out of range there.
Davola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bullit in his tracks.
Bullit misses with an uppercut. Davola saw that one coming.
Bullit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davola throws out the jab.
Bullit misses with a shot to the body
and Davola counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davola looks to land a strike but Bullit avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Davola drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bullit dives on top into guard.
Davola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bullit.
Bullit looking to pass the guard.
Davola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Davola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bullit manages to get himself to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bullit holds on and takes a little breather.
Bullit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davola controls the pace.
Bullit wants to stand and escape but Davola is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davola is looking to work some ground and pound but Bullit has wrist control.
Bullit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bullit tries to get out of the position.
Davola scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bullit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bullit keeping moving, preventing Davola from controlling successfully.
Bullit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davola throws and elbow that misses. Bullit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Davola's guard. Nice move by Bullit!
Davola is trying to keep Bullit in close.
Bullit scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bullit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bullit wants to control from the top but Davola keeps moving.
Bullit 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.
Bullit preventing the sweep.
Davola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Davola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bullit's guard.
Davola throwing strikes but missing.
Davola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bullit keeping full guard, as Davola tries to pass.
Bullit looking for a sweep. Not yet Bullit, not yet.
Davola looking to sit in guard and control but Bullit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bullit stopping the sweep attempt from Davola.
Davola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bullit throws a big right hand that misses.
Bullit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bullit gets to his feet - Davola follows without any prompting.
Bullit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Davola walks into a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bullit tries a head kick but it misses.
Bullit swings widly with a right hand
and Davola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Bullit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Bullit 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.
Davola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bullit.
Bullit connects with a body shot that sends Davola's belly button to the back.
Davola misses with an uppercut.
Bullit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bullit throws a right hand that Davola ducks under and follows up with a left that Davola also avoids with ease.
Davola looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bullit looks to land a body kick but Davola moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullit throws a nice head kick!
Bullit lands a really nice looking cross but Davola seems unphased.
Bullit misses with a series of wild punches.
Bullit lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davola's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bullit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Davola scrambles back to his feet.
Bullit stalks Davola and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Davola's face. Davola staggers backwards, shaken.
Davola is rocked!
Bullit misses with a looping left.
Bullit misses with a looping right.
Davola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bullit.
Bullit slips a jab from Davola.
A big left from Bullit misses.
Davola takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bullit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bullit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Bullit misses.
Damien Bullit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davola fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bullit avoids it really well and circles away.
Damien Bullit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Davola.
Davola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bullit misses with a two punch combination.
Davola misses with a lunging right hand
and Bullit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bullit.
Damien Bullit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bullit scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Bullit misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Bullit there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullit connects with a high kick.
Davola is still on wobbly legs! Can Bullit finish him?
Bullit tries a head kick but it misses.
Bullit misses with a series of wild punches.
Davola seems to have recovered his senses.
Bullit lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Davola backs up against the cage.
Bullit throws a hook but Davola blocks it.
Bullit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bullit is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Davola finds it's way through Bullit's defenses.
Davola takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bullit lands a jab to Davola's midsection.
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!
Bullit stalks Davola and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Davola's face. Davola staggers backwards, shaken.
Davola throws a combination that misses
and Bullit counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullit scores with a nice strike.
Bullit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bullit's waist but Bullit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davola off to one side.
Davola is breathing heavily.
Bullit swings for the body but Davola moves out of range.
A big right from Bullit misses.
Davola misses with an uppercut
and Bullit counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circling - Bullit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bullit sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Davola to the ground! Bullit dives into full mount looking to finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by Bullit.
Bullit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Davola is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Bullit dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bullit looks to score with a jab to the body but Davola is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bullit.
Davola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bullit misses with the combination.
Bullit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davola slips under a jab from Bullit.
Bullit dodges the punch combination from Davola.
Bullit misses with a double jab
and Davola counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bullit!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davola misses with a head shot.
Bullit tries to hold on but Davola postures up.
Davola looking to finish Bullit with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bullit!
Joe Davola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bullit avoids a series of strikes thrown by Davola.
Davola throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bullit because Davola loaded up on that one.
The referee warns Bullit that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Davola lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bullit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bullit bucks Davola off and manages to get back to his feet!
Bullit misses with a hook to the body
and Davola counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullit is pulling down on Davola's head. It's preventing any offense from Davola, at least for the moment.
Davola postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Davola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bullit's head.
Bullit 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.
Davola is looking to work some ground and pound but Bullit has wrist control.
Bullit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davola thows a big elbow that misses.
Davola throws a strike but Bullit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davola trying to keep a closed guard but Bullit is proving a slippery customer.
Bullit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bullit looking to pass the guard.
Davola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bullit manages to get himself to full guard.
Davola throws a big right hand that misses.
Bullit has Davola pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Davola is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bullit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bullit has escaped and now he's on top!
Bullit passes Davola's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Davola trying to hold on to Bullit's head to control him but Bullit postures up.
Bullit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davola keeps working.
Davola slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bullit is stalling in the full guard.
Bullit wants to stand but Davola is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Davola really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bullit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Davola counters with a nice uppercut.
Bullit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davola manages to avoid it.
Bullit misses with a looping left.
A combination from Bullit does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Davola. Those never looked like landing.
Bullit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davola.
Bullit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bullit swings widly with a right hand
and Davola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bullit.
Bullit tests Davola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Davola misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullit misses the jab.
Bullit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davola counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Davola.
Davola advances to half guard.
Bullit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bullit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davola trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davola throwing strikes but missing.
Davola wants to control from the top but Bullit keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davola with a nice head shot there.
Bullit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bullit wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Davola manages to pass to side control.
Bullit is trying to get back to full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Davola connects with a nice short shot to Bullit's temple.
Still in half guard, Davola seems content to control.
Bullit gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davola trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davola postures up in Bullit's guard and throws a big left but Bullit blocks it.
Davola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davola won't allow Bullit to sweep him here.
Davola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Davola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bullit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davola wants to control from the top but Bullit keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joe Davola.
Bullit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davola.
Bullit lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick misses from Davola.
A swing and a miss from Davola.
Bullit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davola counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davola thows a big elbow that misses.
Davola with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Davola dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bullit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bullit lands with a nice body punch.
Bullit lands with a right hand.
Davola has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Davola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bullit.
A combination from Davola does no damage.
Bullit lands a nice shot to the body.
Bullit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davola moves away.
Davola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A shot to the liver by Bullit. Beautiful body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bullit.
Davola is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Davola dives in and grabs Bullit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bullit pushes down on Davola's head and hops out.
Damien Bullit is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bullit lands a jab to the nose.
Bullit connects with a crisp jab.
Bullit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davola.
Bullit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davola throws a nice looking combination but Bullit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bullit tests Davola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davola moves forwards but Bullit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Davola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bullit lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab from Bullit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullit drops Davola with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Davola! Bullit dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Bullit!
Damien Bullit is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Sol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murray Mintz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mintz has chosen Smack My Bitch Up- The Prodigy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
152 lbs
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141 lbs
15 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Sol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Murray Mintz!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sol shoots and misses
and Mintz counters with a good low kick that Sol was not able to check.
Sol avoids a kick to the body.
Sol fails with the takedown
and Mintz counters with a big head kick but Sol shrugs it off.
Mintz lands a brutal head kick. Sol looks out on his feet and Mintz throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Murray Mintz!
Murray Mintz is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keembo Sluce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (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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250 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keembo Sluce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sluce tries to clinch up
and Lesnar counters with a left to the body.
Sluce with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lesnar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sluce thinking.
Sluce is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Lesnar.
It looks like Keembo Sluce has been cut.
Lesnar lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sluce falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lesnar dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and FOSTER Zwingman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing. Zwingman has chosen Loungmeister - Ugress as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Couture!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, FOSTER Zwingman!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zwingman shoots for a double leg takedown but Couture sprawls well. He's pushed Zwingman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab from Zwingman.
Couture swings widly with a right hand
and Zwingman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Couture thinking.
A swing and a miss from Zwingman.
Zwingman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zwingman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couture.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zwingman.
Couture misses with a shot to the body
and Zwingman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Couture!
Zwingman prevents Couture from getting the reversal.
Zwingman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Couture on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Couture tries to get out of the position.
Couture's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Zwingman misses with a head shot.
Zwingman with good strikes from the mount here!
Zwingman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwingman with shots to the head and body - Couture looks very uncomfortable down there.
Couture taking shots to the head.
Zwingman working the ground and pound effectively.
Couture is rocked!
Zwingman with shots to the head and body - Couture looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Couture is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zwingman lands a big elbow.
Zwingman cracks Couture with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooh a big shot lands for Zwingman! Couture is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). FOSTER Zwingman! FOSTER Zwingman retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between New York Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Kenyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenyon has chosen The Illinois Enema Bandit as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, New York Strangler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Kenyon!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenyon lands a head shot.
Kenyon thows a body shot but no joy.
Kenyon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenyon thuds a left hand into Strangler's body.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kenyon sprawls well. Kenyon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strangler gets slowly back to his feet.
Strangler moves out of range of the strikes.
Strangler slips under a jab from Kenyon.
Kenyon lands a jab-cross combination.
Strangler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kenyon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenyon. Strangler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenyon scores with a jab.
Kenyon scores with a nice head shot.
Kenyon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kenyon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strangler moves away.
Strangler moves out of range as Kenyon strikes.
Kenyon misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenyon. Strangler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strangler shoots in looking for a takedown. Kenyon tries to sprawl out of it but Strangler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kenyon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strangler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenyon lands with an overhand left.
Kenyon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strangler momentarily.
Strangler tries to clinch there but Kenyon circles away.
Kenyon scores with the left hand. Strangler knows he should have avoided that one.
Kenyon swings widly with a right hand
and Strangler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Strangler.
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!
Strangler wants to stand but Kenyon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kenyon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strangler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strangler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strangler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Strangler wants to control from the top but Kenyon keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kenyon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Strangler won't allow Kenyon to sweep him here.
Strangler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kenyon is retaining full guard.
Strangler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Strangler looking to pass the guard.
Strangler is working hard here to advance position.
Strangler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kenyon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Strangler passes into half guard.
Kenyon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kenyon looking for a guillotine here but Strangler defends easily.
Strangler cracks Kenyon with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenyon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strangler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strangler wants to stand but Kenyon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Strangler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Strangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kenyon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strangler wants to control from the top but Kenyon keeps moving.
Kenyon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strangler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kenyon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Strangler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kenyon misses with a takedown attempt
and Strangler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kenyon is staying active underneath Strangler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kenyon is trying to get back to full guard.
Strangler drops an elbow to the side of Kenyon's head.
Kenyon gets full guard.
Kenyon can't keep his opponent in guard - Strangler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kenyon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Strangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kenyon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strangler has managed to get both his arms back between Kenyon's legs - danger averted.
Strangler with a nice head shot there.
Strangler wants to pass the guard but Kenyon is keeping the position.
Strangler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kenyon tries to strike from the bottom.
Kenyon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strangler defends well.
Kenyon looking for a guillotine here but Strangler defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenyon is breathing heavily.
Strangler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenyon connects with a right hand. Strangler shakes it off.
Strangler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenyon.
Strangler misses with a series of wild punches.
Kenyon throws a jab but it's blocked by Strangler.
Kenyon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Strangler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Strangler scoring with some ground and pound.
Strangler passes Kenyon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kenyon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strangler is working away from the top position though.
Kenyon is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenyon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Strangler.
Strangler seems to be looking for submissions.
Kenyon lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Kenyon wants to get back to full guard.
Strangler tries to pass to full mount but Kenyon defends it.
Kenyon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strangler is looking for a kimura here.
Strangler working over Kenyon with some ground and pound. Kenyon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kenyon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strangler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kenyon is retaining full guard.
Strangler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strangler drops back looking for a leg! Kenyon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kenyon manages to kick Strangler off! Strangler jumps back into Kenyon's guard.
Strangler trying to control but Kenyon is working from the bottom.
Kenyon keeping full guard, as Strangler tries to pass.
Strangler passes Kenyon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Strangler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kenyon is defending against the submission attempts here by Strangler.
Kenyon actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
New York Strangler dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kenyon throws a big shot that misses.
Strangler misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Kenyon misses its intended target.
Kenyon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strangler.
Kenyon throws a poor cross that misses
and Strangler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kenyon won't be happy with that.
Strangler trying to control the position but Kenyon is working away.
Kenyon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Strangler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenyon keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenyon striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Strangler has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kenyon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strangler slips under a jab.
Strangler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kenyon is trying to defend but Strangler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kenyon wants to control but Strangler is keeping busy.
Strangler trying to control from half guard but Kenyon is working away.
Strangler wants to stand but Kenyon has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strangler trying to pass the guard but Kenyon defending well.
Strangler wants to control but Kenyon is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kenyon wants to get back to full guard.
Kenyon actively working from the bottom here.
Strangler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kenyon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kenyon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strangler pulls his head out easily.
Strangler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Strangler is looking to take a break and control but Kenyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kenyon wants to get back to full guard.
Strangler passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangler stands up from mount. Strange move.
Kenyon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kenyon tries to bum rush Strangler with a series of wild strikes but Strangler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kenyon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strangler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Strangler trying to control from half guard but Kenyon is working away.
Kenyon trying to hold on to Strangler's head to control him but Strangler postures up.
Strangler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kenyon missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenyon trying to control from the bottom.
Strangler wants to pass to mount but Kenyon is defending the position.
Strangler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Strangler is pressing down on Kenyon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kenyon is holding on for now.
Kenyon trying to control here.
Strangler tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kenyon controls his leg.
New York Strangler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kenyon moves into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strangler preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
New York Strangler clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Kenyon. That snapped Strangler's head back.
No joy there for Strangler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strangler is looking to clinch.
Strangler shoots and misses
and Kenyon counters with a nice uppercut.
Strangler tries for a takedown but Kenyon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kenyon just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenyon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strangler counters with a single leg into guard. Kenyon didn't expect that.
Strangler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kenyon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Strangler, into his guard.
Kenyon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenyon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strangler trying to keep a closed guard but Kenyon is proving a slippery customer.
Kenyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strangler is keeping the position for now.
Kenyon trying to control but Strangler is working from the bottom.
Strangler controls Kenyon momentarily but Kenyon frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Strangler holds on and takes a little breather.
We're going to have a standup here because New York Strangler wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kenyon lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kenyon lands with a nice body punch.
Kenyon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
New York Strangler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenyon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenyon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strangler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Strangler.
Strangler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strangler tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kenyon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kenyon working for submissions but it's allowed Strangler to get to half guard.
Kenyon is defending against the submission attempts here by Strangler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenyon is looking to control Strangler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kenyon avoid being mounted?
Kenyon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Strangler trying to control the action but Kenyon is working from the bottom.
Kenyon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kenyon wants to sweep but no luck.
Strangler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strangler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kenyon is trying to improve his position.
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.
Strangler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenyon keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Kenyon's face as Strangler controls the position.
Kenyon regains half guard.
Strangler works his foot free and advances to mount.
Strangler landing shots from mount.
Strangler is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenyon is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
New York Strangler had his way with Michael Kenyon in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Strangler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Strangler wants to pass the guard but Kenyon is defending well.
Strangler is trying to work for a kimura but Kenyon is defending well.
Kenyon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strangler wants to stand up but Kenyon is controlling the position.
Kenyon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kenyon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Strangler is trying to control the action in half guard but Kenyon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kenyon regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenyon thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kenyon tries to strike from the bottom.
Strangler wants to stand and escape but instead Kenyon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Strangler uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kenyon lands a jab to the head.
Kenyon misses with a looping right.
Kenyon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strangler sprawls well. Strangler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kenyon gets slowly back to his feet.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenyon tries to hold on but Strangler postures up.
Kenyon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Strangler tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kenyon controls his leg.
Strangler is looking to take a break and control but Kenyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strangler trying to control the pace.
Strangler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kenyon looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenyon won't allow Strangler to pass to mount.
Kenyon is looking to improve his position.
Kenyon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strangler is trying to control the action in half guard but Kenyon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Strangler prevents Kenyon from improving his position.
Strangler is looking to advance position but Kenyon won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strangler works his foot free and advances to mount.
Strangler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kenyon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kenyon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Strangler unloading with bombs!
Kenyon is in a horrible position here. Strangler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Strangler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kenyon is looking to escape.
Michael Kenyon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strangler unloading with bombs!
And that's the end of the fight!
New York Strangler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strangler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... New York Strangler!
New York Strangler is the new welterweight champion!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
96% |
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