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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sredoje Lucic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoffman comes to the cage accompanied by click here. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Albert Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sredoje Lucic!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lucic but Lucic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoffman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucic.
Hoffman tries to clinch up.
Hoffman wants to clinch up but Lucic keeps it at a distance.
Lucic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoffman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lucic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lucic tries to avoid it but Hoffman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lucic to the ground. Lucic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucic cracks Hoffman with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lucic is trying to break free.
Lucic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lucic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoffman tries to avoid it but Lucic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoffman to the ground. Hoffman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lucic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoffman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lucic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lucic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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.
Hoffman lands a nice looking body kick.
Hoffman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hoffman throws a one two combo.
Nice body kick there by Hoffman.
Lucic looks gassed!
Hoffman stuffs the takedown attempt from Lucic. Lucic gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoffman thuds a left hand into Lucic's body.
Hoffman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hoffman rushes Lucic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lucic is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hoffman is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lucic.
Lucic wants to break free but Hoffman has control.
Hoffman breaks the clinch.
Hoffman throws a combination. Lucic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lucic is rocked!
Hoffman gets a big slam - oh, Lucic is out! Lucic is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Albert Hoffman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fresh Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fresh Crimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Payne!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crimson has closed the distance and engaged Payne in a clinch.
Payne is trying to break the clinch but Crimson has him pressed against the cage.
Payne is trying to break the clinch but Crimson is controlling him.
Payne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Payne is trying to break the clinch but Crimson is controlling him.
Crimson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crimson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payne manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Crimson.
Payne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crimson.
Crimson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Payne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Payne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crimson as he avoids it easily.
Crimson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crimson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Payne counters with a three punch combo that has Crimson backing up. Crimson nods at Payne to acknowledge the strikes.
Payne misses with a double jab
and Crimson counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne lands with a shot to the body.
Payne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crimson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Payne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Payne throws a jab when Crimson was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson tries to clinch
and Payne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crimson.
Crimson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Payne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fresh Crimson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Payne.
Crimson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payne.
Crimson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Payne back to the cage. Crimson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Victor Payne has been cut.
Crimson tries to clinch but Payne moves away
enabling Payne to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crimson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Payne counters with a takedown into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Crimson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Payne has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crimson manages to get back to half guard.
Crimson tries to get to full guard but Payne has control of the leg.
Payne tries to pass to full mount but Crimson defends it.
Crimson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Crimson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Payne.
Crimson wants to sweep here but Payne controlling him for the moment.
Payne trying to control but Crimson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson controlling Payne's posture.
Payne tries to free his leg and advance position but Crimson is retaining full guard.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Crimson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Victor Payne wasn't active enough on the ground.
A jab from Payne does it's job there.
Nice takedown defense from Crimson. No joy for Payne on that attempt.
Crimson clinches with his opponent.
Crimson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fresh Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crimson.
Payne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crimson counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Payne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crimson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payne on the side of the head.
Payne closes the distance and clinches up with Crimson, looking for a takedown. Payne pushes Crimson against the cage but Crimson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Payne looks gassed!
Crimson tries to clinch but Payne moves out of range.
Crimson instigates a clinch.
Payne tries to break free but Crimson pushes him back against the cage.
Crimson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Payne backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A body shot lands from Crimson.
Crimson misses with the head strike.
Crimson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crimson keeps control of Payne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crimson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crimson scores with a shot to the side of Payne's head.
Crimson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crimson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crimson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crimson connects with a crisp jab.
Payne drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crimson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor Payne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Victor Payne's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Payne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fresh Crimson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crimson wants to clinch.
Payne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crimson swinging wildly here.
Crimson tries to clinch but Payne moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crimson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Crimson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Payne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crimson darts in trying to clinch
enabling Payne to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Payne momentarily.
Crimson wants to clinch up but Payne keeps it at a distance.
Payne shoots in for a takedown but Crimson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Payne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crimson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crimson scores with a decent looking hook.
Payne gets tackled into the cage by Crimson. Crimson maintains the clinch.
Payne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crimson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crimson misses with a double jab.
Crimson throws a combination that misses
and Payne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crimson throws a right hand that Payne ducks under and follows up with a left that Payne also avoids with ease.
Crimson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Payne is breathing heavily.
Crimson closes the distance but Payne moves to the side
and Payne counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crimson pushes Payne off and gets back to his feet.
Payne lands a lovely overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Crimson. Those never looked like landing.
Payne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crimson is looking to clinch but Payne is avoiding it.
Crimson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Payne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Payne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crimson.
Payne swats away the attempt to clinch by Crimson.
Crimson clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson has Payne pressed against the cage, preventing Payne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Payne is trying to break the clinch but Crimson has him pressed against the cage.
Payne is trying to push Crimson away but Crimson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crimson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Payne's efforts to push away.
Payne manages to break the clinch.
Crimson darts in trying to clinch
and Payne counters with a nice uppercut.
Crimson scores with a nice right hand.
Payne misses with a series of wild punches.
Victor Payne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crimson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crimson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from Crimson lands but Payne takes it in his stride.
Payne throws a hook but Crimson blocks it.
Crimson takes one on the button.
Crimson fails to land with a series of punches.
Fresh Crimson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson tries to clinch but Payne moves away
and Payne decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crimson's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crimson keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Payne stands up over Crimson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Crimson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payne won't allow Crimson to sweep him here.
Payne sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crimson's guard.
Crimson tries to kick Payne off but Payne keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Crimson wants to control but Payne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payne trying to control from half guard but Crimson is working away.
Payne stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Crimson to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Payne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Victor Payne's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Crimson wants to clinch
and Payne decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crimson's guard.
Crimson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Payne!
Payne is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Crimson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Payne because Crimson loaded up on that one.
Payne tries to lock up and control but Crimson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Payne bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Crimson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Payne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crimson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson kicks Payne off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crimson tries to clinch
and Payne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Payne is working for a kimura but Crimson is defending it quite comfortably.
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. Payne connects with a nice short shot to Crimson's temple.
Crimson trying to control from the bottom.
Payne is trying to control. Crimson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crimson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Payne moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson tries to buck Payne off but Payne is having none of it.
Payne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Payne advances to full mount.
Crimson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Crimson is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crimson's head.
Crimson is not content to let Payne control the position.
Crimson is looking for a sweep. Payne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crimson is staying active underneath Payne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crimson tries to kick Payne off but Payne keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Payne escapes and gets back to his feet.
Crimson closes the distance but Payne moves to the side
and Payne counters with a stiff right hand.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Crimson.
Crimson pushes Payne up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne manages to break the clinch.
Payne throws a right and a left that Crimson avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Payne.
Good exchange - Crimson coming out on top.
Crimson doesn't manage to clinch there - Payne circles away.
Payne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fresh Crimson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crimson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crimson looks to clinch
and Payne counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Victor Payne has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crimson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crimson motions for Payne to come forward. Crimson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Crimson misses its intended target.
Crimson blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Payne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Payne winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Payne!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Augustine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yorick Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augustine comes to the cage accompanied by The Stooges - I Wanna Be Your Dog. Tim Augustine could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yorick Brown's chin.
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216 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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Augustine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yorick Brown!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augustine swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Augustine there.
Brown throws a body punch but Augustine moves out of range.
Brown cracks Augustine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Augustine throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Augustine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Augustine blocks the leg kick.
Augustine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustine misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Tim Augustine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick from Augustine misses
and Brown counters with an inside leg kick.
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Augustine's head backwards.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Augustine's shoulder, as Augustine tries to avoid the shot.
Brown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Augustine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Augustine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Augustine throws a sloppy body shot
and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Augustine 's knee.
Yorick Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Augustine misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Augustine throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Augustine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Augustine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Augustine is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustine misses with a straight left.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Augustine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking.
Augustine swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Augustine throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with an outside leg kick.
Brown blocks a jab.
Augustine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brown.
Decent striking displayed by Brown there.
Brown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Augustine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Augustine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. Augustine should have avoided that one.
Brown throws the left hand but Augustine avoids the punch easily.
Augustine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Augustine to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to sprawl but Augustine drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Augustine 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.
Augustine stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Augustine drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brown looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brown looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brown!
Augustine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brown off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to escape but Augustine has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Augustine lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Augustine wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Augustine misses with an elbow to the head.
Brown is really stuck here.
Augustine thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Even with his hooks in, Augustine manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Brown looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Augustine has Brown flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yorick Brown dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Augustine cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters circling a little - Brown finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Augustine misses with a straight left.
Brown throws a lazy head kick
and Augustine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Augustine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Augustine misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Augustine. Those never looked like landing.
Augustine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brown counters with an outside leg kick.
Augustine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot by Augustine.
Yorick Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown avoids the body shot from Augustine.
Brown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Augustine counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Augustine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown won't allow Augustine to pass to mount.
Augustine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Augustine seems to be looking for submissions.
Augustine is working for an americana but Brown has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Augustine was thinking about the submission.
Augustine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown pulls Augustine in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown keeping full guard, as Augustine tries to pass.
Augustine working some strikes from top position.
Augustine tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Augustine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Augustine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brown dives on top into guard.
Augustine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Augustine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Augustine has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Augustine keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Augustine 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.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Yorick Brown was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Augustine misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown jabs Augustine right on the nose. Augustine blinks but takes it well.
Augustine swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Augustine looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Augustine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Augustine sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Augustine misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Augustine - just one landing.
A low kick from Brown misses
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Augustine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown defending well as Augustine loads up on a big left hand.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustine.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Augustine - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Augustine dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Augustine throws a good cross that connects.
Augustine misses with a leg kick.
Augustine misses with a straight left.
Augustine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Augustine counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown clobbers Augustine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Augustine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brown tests Augustine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Brown is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Augustine ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Brown clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Augustine!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Goines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Montourski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goines might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Neon Genesis Evangelion - Eva Goes Mental AMV. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeffrey Goines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stanley Montourski!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goines throws a lazy uppercut
and Montourski counters with a stiff right hand.
Montourski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goines counters with a single leg into guard. Montourski didn't expect that.
Montourski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montourski is trying to control the position but Goines postures up.
Montourski wants to stand and escape but Goines is having none of it.
Goines sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Montourski's guard.
Goines trying to mount his opponent but Montourski defends it.
Montourski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montourski is pressing down on Goines's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Montourski looking to control.
Goines trying to control the position from guard on top but Montourski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goines 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.
Goines tries to free his leg and advance position but Montourski is retaining full guard.
Montourski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Montourski keeping full guard, as Goines tries to pass.
Goines controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Goines trying to control but Montourski is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jeffrey Goines just wasn't active enough.
Montourski looks to land a left hand but Goines moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montourski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montourski leaves Goines with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Goines slips under a jab.
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.
Montourski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Montourski throws an off balance right hand
and Goines counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Montourski is trying to get back to full guard.
Montourski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goines.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Goines dominated that round.
That's time! Goines's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Montourski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goines counters with a stiff right hand.
Goines throws a lazy uppercut
and Montourski counters with a nice uppercut.
Goines misses with a shot to the body
and Montourski counters with a straight right hand.
Montourski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Goines decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Montourski's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goines cracks Montourski with a solid left hand.
Goines engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goines wants to control from the top but Montourski keeps moving.
Montourski controls Goines momentarily but Goines frees himself.
Montourski keeping moving, preventing Goines from controlling successfully.
Goines throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montourski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goines sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeffrey Goines wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice defenses there by Montourski.
Goines misses with a left hand
enabling Montourski to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montourski lands a nice looking body shot.
Goines steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montourski.
Montourski works the jab nicely.
Goines feints and as Montourski raises his hands in defense, Goines changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goines stopping the sweep attempt from Montourski.
Goines trying to control but Montourski is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stanley Montourski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Montourski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Montourski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goines manages to avoid it.
Goines throws a lazy uppercut
and Montourski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montourski throws out a loose jab but Goines uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Goines misses.
Goines swings for the body but Montourski moves out of range.
Goines avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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.
Montourski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goines.
Goines throws a hook but Montourski blocks it.
Montourski just misses with a punch to the body.
Montourski moves away from the strike by Goines.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montourski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montourski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goines.
Montourski misses with an uppercut
and Goines counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montourski keeping moving, preventing Goines from controlling successfully.
Montourski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Montourski is trying to keep Goines in close.
Montourski keeping moving, preventing Goines from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeffrey Goines wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Goines misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stanley Montourski.
I think Montourski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Montourski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Kolodin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pratt has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor as his entrance music. Anthony Pratt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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251 lbs
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262 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Kolodin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Pratt!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pratt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kolodin just misses with a punch to the body.
Pratt tries to clinch there but Kolodin circles away.
Kolodin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kolodin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pratt manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pratt is trying to maintain the position but Kolodin is very close to passing his half guard.
Pratt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pratt is defending against the submission attempts here by Kolodin.
Pratt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kolodin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pratt is defending against the submission attempts here by Kolodin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolodin is working for a kimura but Pratt is defending it quite comfortably.
Kolodin is trying to control. Pratt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pratt tries to get to full guard but Kolodin has control of the leg.
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.
Pratt is trying to maintain the position but Kolodin is very close to passing his half guard.
Kolodin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pratt tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kolodin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alan Kolodin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jakobi Smithy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithy comes to the cage accompanied by Korn: "Freak on a Leash". The crowd seem to be enjoying Thomas's choice of entrance music: Muse - Knights of Cydonia. Ryan Thomas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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26
164 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
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26
166 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jakobi Smithy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas scores with a jab. Smithy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smithy pinned against the cage. Smithy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smithy throws a low kick, looking for Thomas's leg but Thomas calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smithy throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Smithy thuds a left hand into Thomas's body.
Thomas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smithy is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smithy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Smithy counters with a nice leg kick.
Smithy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thomas is out of range and Smithy settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smithy misses with a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smithy is staying active underneath Thomas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas prevents Smithy from improving his position.
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smithy's head.
Smithy is looking to control Thomas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smithy avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thomas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smithy is just riding it out for now. Thomas eventually gives up the hold.
Thomas is working for a submission of some sort.
Thomas is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Thomas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smithy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smithy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smithy tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thomas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smithy tries to bench press Thomas off him but Thomas keeps the position.
Thomas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thomas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thomas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries for a kimura but Smithy is defending well.
Thomas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thomas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thomas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smithy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thomas but great work by Smithy.
Smithy wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
Thomas tries to improve position but can't.
Smithy controlling the position from side mount.
Thomas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smithy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas is not content to let Smithy control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smithy throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smithy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smithy's waist but Smithy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
Thomas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smithy counters with a head kick.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Smithy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws the left hand but Smithy avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jakobi Smithy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Thomas.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smithy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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.
Thomas dives in and grabs Smithy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smithy pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smithy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Smithy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakobi Smithy clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thomas shoots and misses
and Smithy counters with a solid body kick.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smithy.
Smithy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thomas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas fails with the takedown
and Smithy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jakobi Smithy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Thomas.
Thomas throws a body punch but Smithy moves out of range.
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.
Thomas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smithy is trying to maintain the position but Thomas is very close to passing his half guard.
Thomas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smithy is just riding it out for now. Thomas eventually gives up the hold.
Thomas wants to work for an arm triangle but Smithy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smithy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thomas postures up.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smithy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas trying to move into half guard but instead Smithy has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smithy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thomas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smithy passes into half guard.
Thomas is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Smithy not doing much here.
Thomas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smithy trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Smithy prevents Thomas from improving his position.
Smithy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thomas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakobi Smithy had his way with Ryan Thomas in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Smithy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thomas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smithy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas shoots in but Smithy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Smithy.
Smithy looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Smithy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas slips a jab from Smithy.
Thomas shoots and misses
and Smithy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jakobi Smithy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Thomas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smithy misses with a hook to the body
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smithy wants to slow Thomas down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smithy throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Smithy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smithy tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakobi Smithy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smithy 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakobi Smithy!
Jakobi Smithy retains his lightweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odda Nabonaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nabonaga has chosen Thief's Theme by Nas as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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25
270 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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29
258 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Meyer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Odda Nabonaga!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nabonaga.
Meyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nabonaga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meyer thinking.
Nabonaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Meyer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Meyer misses with a left hand
and Nabonaga counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Kurt Meyer has been cut.
Meyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meyer throws a right hand that misses
and Meyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabonaga avoids the head kick by Meyer.
Meyer misses with a right hand
and Nabonaga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nabonaga looks to throw the jab but Meyer is out of range.
Meyer throws a right hand that misses
and Nabonaga counters with a nice body shot.
Meyer is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nabonaga misses with a hook.
Nabonaga checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabonaga digs a good body shot into Meyer's ribs.
Nabonaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meyer swings for the body but Nabonaga moves out of range.
Nabonaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nabonaga connects with an inside leg kick.
Nabonaga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabonaga takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Nabonaga scores with a punch to the head.
Meyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meyer throws an off balance right hand
and Nabonaga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nabonaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nabonaga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nabonaga tries to bum rush Meyer with a series of wild strikes but Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nabonaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nabonaga.
Nabonaga misses with a wild body shot.
Meyer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meyer misses with an uppercut
and Nabonaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odda Nabonaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Meyer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nabonaga checks a low kick from Meyer.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Some wild striking there from Nabonaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabonaga looks to land a body kick but Meyer moved away.
Meyer misses with a straight left.
Nabonaga thows a body shot but no joy.
Meyer is looking to clinch.
Meyer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nabonaga. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nabonaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nabonaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nabonaga is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Meyer rather than just go for the knockout.
Meyer misses the jab.
Meyer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nabonaga.
Nabonaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meyer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nabonaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabonaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nabonaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meyer.
Meyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meyer misses with an uppercut
and Nabonaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kurt Meyer's cut is getting worse.
Meyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nabonaga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer is looking to chop away at Nabonaga's legs.
Nabonaga throws a sloppy body shot
letting Meyer counter with a right hand.
Meyer scoring well with a low kick there.
Nabonaga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Meyer is out of range and Nabonaga settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer tries to clinch there but Nabonaga circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Meyer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Meyer'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.
Nabonaga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Meyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Nabonaga circles away.
Nabonaga throws a head kick that misses
and Meyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meyer slips a straight right by Nabonaga.
Meyer misses the jab.
Kurt Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nabonaga misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabonaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Meyer counters with a left and a right that stings Nabonaga.
Nabonaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Meyer counters with a big right hand! Oh Nabonaga is in trouble here! Meyer follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Meyer!
Kurt Meyer retains his heavyweight title!
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