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MFC 40- Claymore PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julien Abessera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel comes into the arena with Survivor - Burning Heart blaring out of the sound system. Abessera has chosen Get the funk out of my face. as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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World class 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julien Abessera!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abessera throws a right hand that misses
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abessera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abessera is looking to chop away at Steel's legs.
Abessera with a poor takedown
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Abessera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steel.
Julien Abessera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abessera misses with the combination.
Abessera misses with a left hand
and Steel counters with a left to the body.
Abessera shoots and misses
and Steel counters with a series of strikes. Abessera will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Steel.
Abessera is rocked!
Steel lands with a nice body punch.
Abessera looks gassed!
Abessera misses with a double jab
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abessera is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abessera seems to have recovered his senses.
Abessera misses with a double jab
and Steel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Steel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
John Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abessera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steel.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
Abessera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left and a right from Steel both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abessera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abessera misses with a right hand
and Steel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abessera thinking.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abessera circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel misses with the combination.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abessera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a right hand that Abessera ducks under and follows up with a left that Abessera also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steel looks to land a combination but Abessera avoids it well.
Steel is working the combinations to good effect here.
Steel misses with the combination.
Steel scores with a hook to the body. Abessera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abessera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steel counters with a three punch combo that has Abessera backing up. Abessera nods at Steel to acknowledge the strikes.
Steel misses with a combination
and Abessera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abessera in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
John Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julien Abessera.
Good exchange - Steel coming out on top.
Danga de danga de dang - Steel scores with a four punch combination!
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Abessera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Abessera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steel counters with a one-two to the body.
Abessera is trying desperately to land a takedown but Steel is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Abessera.
Steel digs a good body shot into Abessera's ribs.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abessera throws a right hand that misses
and Steel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel jabs at Abessera's body.
Steel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abessera's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel tries to bum rush Abessera with a series of wild strikes but Abessera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel dips to his left and cracks Abessera with an uppercut!
Abessera dives in and grabs Steel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steel pushes down on Abessera's head and hops out.
Steel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Steel.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Steel throws a series of punches but Abessera avoids them all with ease.
Abessera lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Steel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abessera connects with a single shot there.
John Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abessera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abessera thinking.
Steel scores with a three punch combo!
Steel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abessera.
Some bone on bone action there as Steel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abessera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abessera thinking.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abessera swings widly with a right hand
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abessera takes one to the chin there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Abessera might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Steel has got the better of the exchanges.
Abessera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abessera can do to turn this around?
Abessera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abessera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steel.
Abessera is breathing heavily.
Abessera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Steel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Abessera misses with a combination
and Steel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abessera thinking.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Abessera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Abessera misses with an uppercut
and Steel counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands a jab-cross combination.
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
Steel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel lands a jab-cross combination.
Steel lands with an overhand left.
Abessera wants to clinch
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Steel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
Steel is looking to wear down Abessera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Abessera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abessera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steel counters with a three punch combo that has Abessera backing up. Abessera nods at Steel to acknowledge the strikes.
Steel digs a good hook to Abessera's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Steel scores with a four punch combination!
Steel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Abessera eats them both and turns towards Steel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Steel lands a jab-cross combination.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abessera circles away quickly and effectively.
Abessera misses with a low kick.
Steel throws a series of punches but Abessera moves out of range.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Abessera throws a right hand that misses
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abessera tries for a takedown but Steel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Steel lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Abessera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a two punch combo.
John Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Steel.
Steel punishes Abessera's body with a nice straight punch.
Steel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Abessera eats them both and turns towards Steel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abessera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel works Abessera's body with a nice hook.
Steel lands a jab-cross combination.
Steel with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Steel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Abessera throws a combination that misses
and Steel counters with a two punch combo.
Abessera closes the distance and clinches up with Steel, looking for a takedown. Abessera pushes Steel against the cage but Steel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abessera swings widly with a right hand
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel throws a series of punches but Abessera moves out of range.
Abessera misses with a left hand
and Steel counters with a two punch combo.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abessera circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Steel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Abessera eats them both and turns towards Steel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Abessera throws a lazy uppercut
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Steel throws a combination. Abessera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Left hook, right uppercut from Steel.
Abessera shoots and misses
and Steel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Abessera eats them both and turns towards Steel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abessera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steel.
Steel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Abessera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Abessera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steel finds it's way round the side to connect with Abessera's head.
Abessera shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Abessera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
John Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julien Abessera.
Steel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Steel throws a right and a left that Abessera avoids nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel tries to bum rush Abessera with a series of wild strikes but Abessera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abessera misses with a double jab
and Steel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands a nice hook to Abessera's body. Abessera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel lands a two punch combo.
Steel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abessera's head backwards.
Steel scores with a punch to the head.
Abessera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Steel scores with a four punch combination!
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Abessera or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel which made him look bad.
Steel works over Abessera's head and body with a nice combination.
Abessera misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steel duly obliges.
Abessera tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel connects with a body shot.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abessera at a distance.
Abessera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Steel lands a jab to Abessera's midsection.
A left lands for Steel.
Abessera throws a sloppy body shot
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Abessera backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abessera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abessera's head backwards.
Steel tries to bum rush Abessera with a series of wild strikes but Abessera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abessera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Abessera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Julien Abessera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Steel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abessera tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abessera shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
Steel lands a nice hook to Abessera's body. Abessera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
John Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Steel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Steel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Sten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boot Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Head has chosen Requiem For A Dream as his entrance music. Vlad Sten has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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195 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Sten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boot Head!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Head as he checks the leg kick.
Sten throws a combination that misses
and Head counters with a nice uppercut.
Head takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Head with a hook.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sten throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sten.
Head checks a leg kick.
Sten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Head thows a leg kick but Sten checks it
and Sten makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sten wants to slow Head down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head throws a poor cross that misses
and Sten makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sten lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boot Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head misses with an uppercut. Sten saw that one coming.
Sten tries to clinch but Head is having none of it.
Sten connects with a solid leg kick.
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Head uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sten has time to react.
Sten getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sten sizes up Head with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sten throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
Sten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Head moves away.
Sten takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
Sten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a hook to the side of Sten's head but Sten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Head jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Head moves into the clinch.
Sten slows down the pace here.
Sten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sten misses with a punch to the body.
Head stalling in the clinch.
Sten misses with the head strike.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Head has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Head.
Head misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Sten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sten connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sten thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Head if he has to take too many more of those.
Head scores with a jab. Sten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sten.
Head cracks a nice hook into Sten's ribs.
Sten misses with a leg kick
and Head makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Head thuds a left hand into Sten's body.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sten is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Head.
Sten misses with a hook
and Head moves into the clinch.
Sten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Head backwards.
Sten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sten backwards.
Sten has a couple of punches blocked by Head.
Sten swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Head manages to avoid it.
Head throws a leg kick but Sten moved away.
Sten slips under a jab.
Head scores with a nice strike.
Head closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sten's elbow.
Head leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Head blocks with his arms.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Sten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Sten dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sten slips under a jab.
Head lands with a thumping leg kick.
Head misses with a hook.
Head punishes Sten's body with a nice straight punch.
Head loads up on a big right hand but Sten slips the punch.
Sten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sten throws a poor cross that misses
and Head counters with a nice uppercut.
Head connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Head lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Head throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Head blocks a head kick by Sten.
Sten closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sten is rocked!
Head connects with a body shot.
Oh Sten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Head engages and cracks Sten with a massive lead left hook - Sten tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Head is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boot Head!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deacon Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenkin If (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). If has chosen Manchester City - Blue Moon as his entrance music. Deacon Doherty has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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28
212 lbs
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215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deacon Doherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenkin If!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
If has taken the fight to the clinch.
If lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doherty takes an elbow to the forehead.
If has had enough of the clinch but Doherty keeps him there for the moment.
Doherty wants to get back to striking at distance but If won't allow it.
If escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Doherty misses.
Doherty throws a lazy right hand but If sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
If wants to clinch.
Doherty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doherty misses the shot to the body.
If swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Doherty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
If blocks a head kick by Doherty.
Doherty is looking to slow If down with leg kicks.
If tries to clinch but Doherty moves out of range.
Doherty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by If.
If throws a head kick that misses
and Doherty counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from If.
If gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
If keeps control of Doherty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doherty tries to circle away but If has him pinned against the cage.
If trying to land knees to the body.
If prevents Doherty from breaking the clinch.
If breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doherty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches If on the side of the head.
If misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doherty.
If tries to land a body kick
and Doherty counters with a leg kick.
Doherty takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A left and a right from Doherty both land. Nice combination.
Doherty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Doherty there as he acknowledges the shot.
If lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Doherty circles away quickly and effectively.
If throws a head kick that misses.
If misses with a head kick.
Doherty misses with a right hand
and If counters with a series of strikes. Doherty will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty cracks If with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doherty wants to slow If down by chopping away at his legs.
Doherty connects with a high kick.
If gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Doherty counters with a series of strikes. If will be more careful next time no doubt.
If throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
If moves out of range as Doherty throws a body kick.
If scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doherty in his tracks.
If throws a jab when Doherty was well out of range.
Doherty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract If.
If throws a nice looking combination but Doherty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doherty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doherty looks to throw a body kick
and If counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doherty throws a predictable looking body shot
and If counters with a left and a right that stings Doherty.
If throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from If.
Doherty thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Doherty misses with a wild body shot.
If is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doherty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by If.
If tries to bum rush Doherty with a series of wild strikes but Doherty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
If swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from If does no damage.
If comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doherty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doherty just misses with a punch to the body.
Doherty looks to land a right hand but If moved out of range.
If throws a series of punches but Doherty moves out of range.
If scores with a three punch combo!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from If.
A swing and a miss from Doherty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty misses the jab.
Doherty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doherty slips a straight right by If.
If looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doherty throws a combination that misses
and If counters with a nice uppercut.
Doherty throws a leg kick
and Doherty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
If misses with a head kick.
Doherty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doherty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. If sees it coming and avoids it easily.
If connects with a right hand. Doherty shakes it off.
Doherty misses with a double jab
and If counters with a three punch combo that has Doherty backing up. Doherty nods at If to acknowledge the strikes.
Doherty is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doherty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doherty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and If counters with a series of strikes. Doherty will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh Doherty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doherty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doherty seems to have got his legs back now.
Doherty throws a predictable looking body shot
and If counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenkin If dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Doherty misses the body punch
and If moves into the clinch.
If lands a nice elbow.
Doherty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doherty has had enough of the clinch but If keeps him there for the moment.
Doherty has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
If dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Doherty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
If blocks a body shot from Doherty.
A right handed body shot lands from If.
Doherty is looking to break free of the clinch but If has double underhooks.
If throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Doherty wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but If has him pressed against the cage.
If escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
If keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doherty needs to keep his hands up - If had a free shot at his head there.
Doherty throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doherty counters with a leg kick.
Doherty throws a looping overhand right but If ducks down to avoid it.
Doherty misses with a lunging right hand
and If counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doherty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from If finds it's way round the side to connect with Doherty's head.
If lands with a kick to the temple. Doherty shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Doherty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
If misses with a head kick.
If tries a head kick but it misses.
Doherty walks into a stiff left hand from If.
If lands a two punch combo.
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!
If misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doherty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
If uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doherty.
If misses with a two punch combination.
If lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If moves out of range of the body kick from Doherty.
If will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Doherty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and If counters by moving into the clinch.
If is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doherty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Doherty misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by If.
Doherty has had enough of the clinch but If keeps him there for the moment.
Doherty misses with some punches.
If pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doherty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kenkin If seems to be getting the better of the standup.
If looks to land a combination but Doherty avoids it well.
If bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doherty takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Doherty blocks a head kick by If.
A right-left combo lands from If.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
If slips a jab from Doherty.
Doherty blocks a head kick by If.
Deacon Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doherty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. If doesn't seem bothered though.
If throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
If throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Doherty counters with a left to the body.
Doherty slips under a jab from If.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
If throws a head kick that misses.
If throws a leg kick
and Doherty counters with a stiff right hand.
If will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
If is breathing heavily.
If throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doherty misses with the combination.
Doherty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from If.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by If.
Doherty wants to slow If down by chopping away at his legs.
Doherty throws a poor cross that misses
and If counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Doherty misses with a left hand
enabling If to counter with a crisp jab.
Doherty works over If's head and body with a nice combination.
Doherty misses with a lunging right hand
and If counters with a one-two to the body.
If looks to land a combination but Doherty avoids it well.
If misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - If throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doherty looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
If with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Doherty to score with a decent uppercut.
If throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If is looking to land body kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doherty. That's going to slow If down.
Doherty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doherty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and If counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenkin If showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Doherty throws a lazy uppercut
and If counters with a one-two to the body.
If misses the body punch
and Doherty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
If tries to bum rush Doherty with a series of wild strikes but Doherty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Doherty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Doherty lands a nice looking body shot.
Doherty cracks If with an open hand slap.
Doherty lands a jab to the head.
Doherty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doherty lands with a good body shot.
If throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Doherty digs a good body shot into If's ribs.
If takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doherty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
If throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Doherty counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If avoids the head kick by Doherty.
If throws a leg kick
and Doherty counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty connects with a solid leg kick.
Doherty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Doherty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. If doesn't seem bothered though.
Doherty throws a leg kick which misses If's front leg but catches the back leg as If tries to avoid it.
Doherty works If's body with a nice hook.
If keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doherty.
If slips a straight right by Doherty.
Doherty throws a half hearted mid kick.
If fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doherty scores with the left hand. If knows he should have avoided that one.
If staying out of range there.
Doherty throws a body kick that misses.
If misses with a jab, cross combination.
Doherty lands a nice shot to the body.
Doherty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty loads up on a big right hand but If slips the punch.
If misses with a double jab
and Doherty counters with a nice body kick.
Doherty throws a left and a right that both miss
and If counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Doherty tenderised If's leg. If is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Doherty tenderised If's leg. If is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doherty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doherty throws a nice looking combination but If bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab lands there for Doherty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doherty checks a leg kick.
If throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Doherty counters with a lovely shot to the body.
If misses with a combination
and Doherty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deacon Doherty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doherty connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If misses with a left hand
and Doherty counters with a straight right hand.
If on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Doherty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by If.
Doherty throws a body punch but If moves out of range.
If tries to clinch but Doherty moves out of range.
If moves away from the strike by Doherty.
Doherty misses with a lunging right hand
and If counters with an inside leg kick.
If digs a good hook to Doherty's body.
If misses with a few strikes there.
If moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
If fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doherty manages to avoid it.
If tests Doherty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
If rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doherty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kenkin If is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If misses with a right hand
and If takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doherty walks forward, straight into a front kick from If.
Doherty loads up on a big right hand but If slips the punch.
If misses with a hook. Doherty ducked under it nicely.
Doherty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doherty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenkin If is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Doherty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
If throws a lazy head kick
and Doherty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doherty misses with a left hand
and If counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Doherty is lucky that one didn't land flush.
If keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doherty looks to land a right hand but If moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
If throws a one two combo.
Doherty misses with an uppercut
and If counters with a series of strikes. Doherty will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deacon Doherty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think If 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenkin If!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between that Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Calloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Guy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tokyo Police Club - Cheer It On . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Shawn Calloway was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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160 lbs
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25
167 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, that Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Calloway!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calloway throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Guy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Calloway misses with a body shot
and Guy counters with a right hand to the body.
Calloway scores with a leg kick.
Guy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Guy blocks a head kick by Calloway.
Calloway throws a sloppy body shot
and Guy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Calloway.
Guy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shawn Calloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Guy as he checks the leg kick.
Calloway throws a low kick, looking for Guy's leg but Guy calmly moves out of range.
Calloway throws a head kick but Guy moves out of range.
Calloway throws an off balance right hand
and Guy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Calloway looks gassed!
Calloway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy punishes Calloway's body with a nice straight punch.
Calloway dodges the punch combination from Guy.
Guy tries to bum rush Calloway with a series of wild strikes but Calloway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Calloway at a distance.
Calloway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Guy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Calloway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Calloway tries to move into range but Guy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Guy finds it's target.
Guy is looking to wear down Calloway with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Guy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy stuns Calloway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guy misses with the combination.
Guy misses with a few strikes there.
Guy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calloway throws a head kick but Guy moves out of range.
Calloway tries a head kick but it misses.
Calloway takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Calloway throws a right hand that misses
and Guy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Guy.
Calloway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy digs a good hook to Calloway's body.
Nice straight punches there by Guy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Guy.
Calloway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Guy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Guy misses the target.
Calloway throws a lazy uppercut
letting Guy counter with a right hand.
Calloway looks to score with a jab to the body but Guy is just out of range.
Calloway throws a right hand that misses
and Guy counters with a straight right hand.
Calloway misses with a body shot
and Guy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Calloway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Calloway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Guy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guy feints a jab promting Calloway to slip. Guy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Calloway slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Calloway thows a body shot but no joy.
Guy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calloway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Calloway misses the jab.
A big left from Guy misses.
Calloway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calloway throws the left hand but Guy avoids the punch easily.
Guy misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
that Guy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Calloway digs a good hook to Guy's body.
Calloway misses with a right hand
and Guy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calloway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guy. Calloway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calloway misses the body punch
and Guy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guy checks a low kick from Calloway.
Calloway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Calloway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Calloway.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Calloway, right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calloway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Calloway counters with a low kick, right behind Guy 's knee.
Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calloway.
Guy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Calloway misses with a left hand
letting Guy counter with a right hand.
Calloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calloway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calloway scores with a jab to the body.
Guy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Calloway. Calloway obviously looking to wear him down.
Guy misses with an uppercut.
Calloway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy works over Calloway's head and body with a nice combination.
Calloway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calloway lands a lovely overhand right.
Calloway tries to bum rush Guy with a series of wild strikes but Guy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guy throws a hook to the side of Calloway's head but Calloway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Calloway there.
Calloway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Calloway catches Guy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Calloway swings for the body but Guy moves out of range.
Guy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Calloway can pounce on him.
Calloway lands a head kick. Guy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calloway swings widly with a right hand
and Guy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Calloway moves away from the strike by Guy.
Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calloway manages to avoid it.
Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guy throws a nice looking combination but Calloway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Calloway.
A jab from Calloway misses.
Calloway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
that Guy is winning the standup battle so far.
Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Calloway counters with a good low kick that Guy was not able to check.
Calloway bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guy's head backwards.
Calloway ducks under a wild hook from Guy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Calloway misses.
Guy throws a looping overhand right but Calloway ducks down to avoid it.
Guy throws the left hand but Calloway avoids the punch easily.
Guy misses with a looping left.
Guy misses the body punch
and Calloway counters with a nice leg kick.
Guy avoids the body shot from Calloway.
Calloway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calloway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Guy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Guy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Calloway. Calloway obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Calloway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Calloway throws an overhand right that lands on Guy's shoulder, as Guy tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Calloway misses
and Guy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Calloway thinking.
Calloway scoring well with a low kick there.
Guy throws the left hand but Calloway avoids the punch easily.
Calloway throws a chopping leg kick but Guy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Calloway throws a right hand that misses
and Guy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calloway works over Guy's head and body with a nice combination.
that Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calloway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Guy!
Calloway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Calloway darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Calloway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calloway throws an off balance right hand
and Guy counters with a two punch combo.
Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calloway manages to avoid it.
Calloway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calloway. Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calloway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Calloway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Calloway counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Calloway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calloway misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Guy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calloway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guy.
Calloway stuns Guy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calloway connects with a leg kick. Guy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Calloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guy moves away.
Calloway tries a head kick but it misses.
Calloway throws a leg kick which misses Guy's front leg but catches the back leg as Guy tries to avoid it.
Guy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Guy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Guy blocks a low kick nicely.
Guy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Calloway.
Guy avoids a kick to the body.
Calloway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Guy moves away from the strike by Calloway.
Calloway thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calloway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guy.
Calloway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Guy scores with a hook.
Calloway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Calloway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Guy throws a sloppy body shot
and Calloway counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That kick from Calloway tenderised Guy's leg. Guy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Guy missing with a left hand there. Calloway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calloway lands with an uppercut that bounces Guy off the cage and back into rage.
Guy misses with a wild combination.
Guy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Guy does no damage.
Calloway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Calloway throws a left and a right that both miss
and Guy counters with a series of strikes. Calloway will be more careful next time no doubt.
Calloway scores with a head kick. Guy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Calloway connects with a single shot there.
Guy blocks a head kick by Calloway.
Calloway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Calloway misses with a low kick.
Guy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Guy moves out of range of the leg kick from Calloway.
A jab from Calloway does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Calloway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Calloway 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Calloway!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Lakanik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raylan Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Givens has chosen When The Wild Wind Blows as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Lakanik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raylan Givens!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Givens fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lakanik is out of range.
Givens throws an off balance right hand
and Lakanik counters with a nice low kick that buckles Givens's knee momentarily.
Lakanik throws a sloppy head kick and Givens moves out of range easily.
Givens checks a low kick from Lakanik.
An inside leg kick from Lakanik misses.
Lakanik defending well as Givens loads up on a big left hand.
Lakanik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Givens but Givens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lakanik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Givens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Givens has his takedown stuffed
and Lakanik counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakanik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Givens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lakanik moves away.
Lakanik throws an off balance right hand
and Givens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Givens shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lakanik napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lakanik is trying to get back to half guard.
Givens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lakanik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakanik avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Givens.
Givens cracks Lakanik with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Givens landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lakanik is trying to get back to his feet.
Givens lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lakanik tries to improve position but can't.
Lakanik is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens prevents Lakanik from standing back up.
Lakanik slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Givens landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Givens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Givens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lakanik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Givens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lakanik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lakanik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Lakanik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Givens stops Lakanik from standing up.
Givens is standing up over Lakanik. Lakanik looks to escape but Givens dives into side control.
Givens is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lakanik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Givens stands up.
Lakanik throws a leg kick that is checked
and Givens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Givens is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lakanik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raylan Givens 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.
Givens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lakanik as he avoids it easily.
Givens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lakanik.
Lakanik throws a head kick that misses.
Givens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lakanik.
Givens misses with a body punch
and Lakanik counters with a straight right hand.
Lakanik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Givens.
Givens lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lakanik ducks under a wild hook from Givens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens fails with a takedown attempt.
Givens gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lakanik to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Givens looking for subs off his back but Lakanik has passed one foot through into half guard.
Givens looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givens wants to improve his position but Lakanik is controlling well.
Lakanik working Givens over with strikes.
Givens is trying to maintain the position but Lakanik is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakanik trying to control from half guard but Givens is working away.
Givens manages to get to full guard.
Lakanik preventing the sweep.
Givens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Lakanik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Givens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Givens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lakanik tries to stand but Givens is controlling from the bottom.
Givens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lakanik's guard.
Givens cracks Lakanik with a solid left hand.
Lakanik looking for a sweep. Not yet Lakanik, not yet.
Lakanik wants to get back to his feet but Givens passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lakanik dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lakanik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John Lakanik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lakanik throws a lazy head kick
and Givens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Lakanik tenderised Givens's leg. Givens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lakanik misses with a low kick as Givens jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Lakanik misses
and Givens makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lakanik really felt that one!
Lakanik tries to land a leg kick but Givens saw it coming and moves away.
Givens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lakanik counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens swats away the attempt to clinch by Lakanik.
Lakanik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Givens counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lakanik stuffs the takedown.
Lakanik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lakanik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Givens's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakanik plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lakanik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lakanik looks to throw a body kick
and Givens counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lakanik's guard now.
Givens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lakanik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Givens with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Givens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lakanik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lakanik controls Givens momentarily but Givens frees himself.
Lakanik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Givens's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lakanik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lakanik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Givens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lakanik is sitting in close to Givens's body. Givens has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lakanik is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lakanik is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Givens.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raylan Givens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Viren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross's entrance music is The American Dream Song. A fine choice. Viren is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Beethoven Virus - BanYa. This should be a great matchup!
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26
168 lbs
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165 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, David Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zane Viren!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viren throws a poor cross that misses
and Cross counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cross is keen to just control but Viren is a slippery customer.
Cross keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cross looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Viren wants to get back to full guard.
Cross is looking for a kimura but Viren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cross to get the leverage.
Viren wants to get back to full guard.
Cross slows the pace down in half guard.
Cross is nestled in close to Viren, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cross is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Viren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross throwing shots but Viren is blocking nicely.
Cross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Viren sees it coming and defends easily.
Viren has hold of Cross's hands but Cross slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cross throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Viren is looking to escape.
Cross seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Viren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Viren is looking to improve his position.
Cross takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Viren is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cross landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cross throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Viren gets full guard.
Cross postures up.
Viren looking for a sweep. Not yet Viren, not yet.
Cross trying to control but Viren is working from the bottom.
Cross won't allow Viren to sweep him here.
Cross drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cross jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viren trying to keep a closed guard but Cross is proving a slippery customer.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Viren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross is looking to work some ground and pound but Viren has wrist control.
Viren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Viren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cross.
Viren keeping full guard, as Cross tries to pass.
Viren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cross is one step ahead there.
Viren keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
Viren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Cross looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Viren closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cross holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Viren misses with the head strike.
Cross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Viren misses with a knee strike.
Cross lands a right hand that snaps the head of Viren backwards.
Viren throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cross unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viren looks gassed!
Viren lands a nice shot to the body.
Viren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viren tries to circle away but Cross has him pinned against the cage.
Cross lands a nice uppercut.
Cross lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cross creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Viren's defenses.
Viren is rocked!
It looks like Zane Viren has been cut.
Cross lands a nice elbow.
Viren is still on wobbly legs! Can Cross finish him?
Viren blocking some punches.
Cross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cross lands a nice elbow.
Cross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cross misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zane Viren's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Viren throws the left hand but Cross avoids the punch easily.
Viren tries to move into range but Cross moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Viren, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cross lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cross prevents a body shot from Viren.
Viren misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross.
A short body shot lands from Viren as the two fighters clinch.
Viren tries a knee to the head but Cross blocks it.
Viren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Viren misses with a hook
and Cross counters with a right hand to the body.
Viren seems to have recovered his senses.
Cross fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Viren sprawls well initially but Cross persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Viren is breathing heavily.
Cross scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Viren sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cross looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Viren is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cross has hold of Viren's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Viren manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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.
Viren is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Viren tries to hold on but Cross pushes him away.
Viren working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Cross connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cross wants to control the pace but Viren is squirming around nicely.
Viren is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Viren gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viren works his way to full guard. Good work.
Viren controls Cross momentarily but Cross frees himself.
Cross cracks Viren with a solid left hand.
Cross is pushing down on Viren's leg trying to pass to half guard. Viren is fighting to maintain full guard but Cross has managed to sneak the leg through.
Viren wants to control but Cross is keeping busy.
Cross moves into full mount! Viren won't be happy about that!
Viren regains half guard.
Cross is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Viren defends it well.
Viren tries to get to full guard but Cross has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross not doing much here.
Viren wants to get back to full guard.
Cross wants to free his trapped foot but Viren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cross takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Viren wants to control but Cross is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viren gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cross dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zane Viren's cut.
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!
Viren moves in looking to clinch but Cross pushes him off.
Viren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Viren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cross.
Nice jab there from Cross.
Cross dives in and scores a takedown into Viren's guard.
Cross controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cross looking to pass the guard.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Viren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viren wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cross is now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viren is trying to get back to full guard.
Cross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Viren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Viren is trying to stand up here but Cross is controlling him well.
Viren wants to improve his position but Cross is controlling well.
Cross not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cross passes into side control, despite Viren's attempt to control the position.
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.
Cross lands an elbow.
Viren is trying to control Cross's posture but Cross avoids it.
Viren tries to improve position but can't.
Cross tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Viren on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cross wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Viren, who protects the arm well.
Cross wants to control but Viren is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viren prevents Cross from moving into mount.
Viren is not content to let Cross control the position.
Zane Viren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Cross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Viren is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Viren gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cross in particular looking to stall.
Viren gets full guard.
Viren wants to sweep here but Cross controlling him for the moment.
Cross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cross defends well.
Cross looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Viren has his foot on Cross's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cross works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Cross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cross has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Cross!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Grayson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Crazy Train by Ozzy Osborne. Mullen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Country Boy Can Survive. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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25
156 lbs
13 - 4 - 1 |
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27
146 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Grayson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mullen.
Grayson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mullen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grayson blocks a head kick by Mullen.
Grayson fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Mullen misses
and Grayson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mullen, right into the meat.
Mullen lands with a hook. Grayson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mullen jabs at Grayson's body.
Mullen cracks the inside of Grayson's front leg.
Grayson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mullen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grayson.
Mullen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mullen throws a sloppy head kick and Grayson moves out of range easily.
Chris Mullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grayson misses with a body shot.
Mullen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mullen.
A good leg kick by Grayson.
Mullen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grayson is able to avoid easily.
Mullen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mullen under the eye.
A low kick from Mullen misses
and Grayson counters with a body kick that stops Mullen in his tracks momentarily.
Grayson throws a jab when Mullen was well out of range.
Mullen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grayson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mullen counters with a head kick.
Grayson misses with a wild body shot.
Mullen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An inside leg kick lands from Mullen.
A low kick from Mullen is predictable there
and Grayson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mullen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grayson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mullen misses with a body punch
letting Grayson counter with a right hand.
Grayson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mullen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grayson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grayson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mullen counters with a head kick. That will keep Grayson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mullen throws an off balance right hand
and Grayson counters with a head kick.
Mullen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grayson. That did some damage!
Mullen connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen walks into a straight right hand from Grayson.
Mullen lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mullen throws a leg kick
and Grayson counters with a right hand to the body.
Mullen throws a chopping leg kick but Grayson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mullen tries a head kick but it misses.
Mullen throws a lazy uppercut
and Grayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mullen misses with the combination.
Grayson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mullen throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Mullen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Grayson finds it's way through Mullen's defenses.
Mullen misses with a left hand
and Grayson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mullen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A low kick from Mullen is predictable there
and Grayson counters with a straight right hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mullen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mullen misses with a jab to the body
and Grayson counters with a nice body kick.
Mullen is looking to chop away at Grayson's legs.
Chris Mullen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grayson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mullen misses with a hook.
Mullen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grayson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson checks a low kick from Mullen.
Grayson works the jab nicely.
Mullen thows a leg kick but Grayson checks it
and Grayson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mullen misses with a lunging right hand
and Grayson counters with a body kick.
Mullen misses with a kick to the body
and Grayson counters with a two punch combo.
Mullen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grayson's calf.
Grayson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mullen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grayson is looking to land body kicks.
Grayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson throws a lazy right hand but Mullen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grayson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mullen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grayson scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Marcus Grayson has been cut.
Mullen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grayson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grayson shoots in but no luck this time.
Mullen throws a lazy uppercut
and Grayson counters with a nice uppercut.
Grayson throws a sloppy head kick
and Mullen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grayson misses with an uppercut.
Mullen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grayson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen misses with a leg kick
and Grayson counters with a stiff right hand.
Grayson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mullen throws a right hand that misses
and Grayson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some bone on bone action there as Grayson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mullen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mullen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mullen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mullen throws an off balance right hand
and Grayson counters with a good low kick that Mullen was not able to check.
A low kick from Mullen misses
and Grayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grayson digs a good body shot into Mullen's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen misses with a takedown
and Grayson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch combination from Grayson misses.
Grayson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good work by Grayson as he checks the leg kick.
Grayson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grayson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mullen on the side of the head.
Grayson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Grayson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Grayson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Grayson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grayson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mullen tries to land a front kick but Grayson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mullen throws a poor cross that misses
and Grayson counters with a straight right hand.
Grayson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mullen tries to score with a low kick but Grayson moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mullen. Grayson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grayson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Mullen misses
and Grayson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mullen moves away from the strike by Grayson.
Grayson misses with a low kick.
Mullen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mullen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grayson.
Mullen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Mullen. Those never looked like landing.
Mullen connects with a high kick.
Grayson lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grayson throws a nice looking combination but Mullen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mullen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grayson counters with an outside leg kick.
Mullen misses with a jab to the body
and Grayson counters with a nice uppercut.
Grayson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mullen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mullen throws a shot from downtown. Grayson moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Grayson is predictable there
and Mullen counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mullen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grayson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mullen thinking.
Mullen throws a lazy head kick
and Grayson counters with a stiff right hand.
Grayson swings for the body but Mullen moves out of range.
Mullen throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Grayson to counter with a crisp jab.
Mullen throws a sloppy head kick
letting Grayson counter with a right hand.
Grayson throws a good cross that connects.
Grayson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grayson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mullen. That one must have hurt.
Mullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mullen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grayson's calf.
Mullen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mullen throws a leg kick
enabling Grayson to counter with a crisp jab.
Grayson swings for the body but Mullen moves out of range.
A low kick from Mullen is predictable there
and Grayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Mullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mullen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Mullen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Blatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blatt comes to the cage accompanied by you're going down- sick puppies. Evans has chosen Roy Jones Jr - Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Blatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Evans!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blatt darts in trying to clinch
and Evans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blatt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Evans.
Blatt pulls guard.
Blatt keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans won't allow Blatt to get back to his feet.
Blatt uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Blatt tries to clinch up
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blatt fails with the takedown
so Evans counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blatt has his feet on Evans's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Blatt misses with a lunging right hand
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blatt misses with a right hand
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans looking to score a takedown here. Blatt is defending well but Evans drives through and ends up in Blatt's guard.
Blatt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans wants to control from the top but Blatt keeps moving.
Blatt wants to get back to his feet but Evans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Evans trying to control but Blatt is working from the bottom.
Blatt wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
Blatt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Blatt stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blatt throws a combination that misses
and Evans counters by clinching up.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Blatt avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blatt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blatt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blatt moves to clinch but Evans breaks away
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blatt fails with the takedown
and Evans counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blatt gets back to half guard.
Blatt pushes Evans off looking to stand but Evans dives back in and keeps control.
Evans lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blatt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Blatt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blatt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blatt is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Evans is pushing down on Blatt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blatt is fighting to maintain full guard but Evans has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blatt wants to get back to his feet.
Blatt wants to improve his position but Evans is controlling well.
Evans working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Evans working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans prevents Blatt from standing back up.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Blatt is defending well.
Evans working over Blatt with some ground and pound. Blatt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Evans is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blatt is trying to stand back up but Evans is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blatt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans thows a big elbow that misses.
Evans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Evans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Evans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Evans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans looking to pass the guard.
Blatt is looking for a triangle but Evans pushes his legs off easily.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Blatt is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Evans dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blatt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Blatt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blatt wants a takedown but no success here.
Evans scores with a shoulder strike.
Evans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blatt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Evans gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Blatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Blatt.
Blatt is fighting off a takedown attempt but Evans is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Blatt to the mat. Blatt regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Evans lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blatt is keeping the position for now.
Evans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blatt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evans sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blatt's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blatt is trying to stand.
Sean Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evans working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Evans working over Blatt with some ground and pound. Blatt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blatt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blatt is rocked!
Evans is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Oh Blatt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evans connects with a bit shot that sees Blatt covering up! More strikes from Evans and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Evans is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Evans!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leeroy has chosen Boondocks Theme Song as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Wagner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leeroy!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Leeroy. That's going to slow Wagner down.
Wagner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leeroy.
Wagner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Leeroy is predictable there
and Wagner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Leeroy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wagner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leeroy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Leeroy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wagner lands a slapping body shot.
Leeroy throws a body kick that misses.
Leeroy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leeroy cracks Wagner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leeroy connects with a body shot that sends Wagner's belly button to the back.
Leeroy moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeroy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leeroy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wagner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wagner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Leeroy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wagner was well out of range. Poor timing from Leeroy.
A low kick from Leeroy misses
and Wagner counters with a leg kick.
Leeroy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wagner rather than just go for the knockout.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Leeroy moved away.
Leeroy misses with a leg kick
and Leeroy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wagner dips to his left and cracks Leeroy with an uppercut!
Leeroy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wagner backs up against the cage.
It looks like Kurt Wagner has been cut.
Leeroy misses with a body shot
and Wagner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leeroy.
Leeroy thows a leg kick but Wagner checks it
and Wagner counters with a single leg into guard. Leeroy didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wagner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leeroy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Leeroy keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kurt Wagner just wasn't active enough.
Leeroy just misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Leeroy's head but Leeroy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leeroy throws a head kick that misses
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.
Wagner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leeroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Wagner.
Leeroy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wagner counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Leeroy misses
and Wagner counters with an inside leg kick.
Leeroy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wagner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick from Leeroy misses
and Wagner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wagner scores with a hook to the body.
Leeroy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leeroy throws a head kick that misses
and Wagner counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Leeroy misses
and Wagner counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leeroy throws a leg kick
and Wagner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leeroy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Leeroy throws a leg kick which misses Wagner's front leg but catches the back leg as Wagner tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner lands a head kick. Leeroy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wagner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leeroy misses the shot to the body.
Leeroy checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Wagner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Wagner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Leeroy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bruce Leeroy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leeroy throws a head kick that misses.
Leeroy just misses with a punch to the body.
Leeroy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wagner at a distance.
Leeroy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wagner.
Bruce Leeroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leeroy.
Wagner throws a sloppy head kick
and Leeroy counters with a right hand to the body.
Wagner misses with a lunging right hand
and Leeroy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leeroy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leeroy misses with a low kick as Wagner jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Leeroy.
Leeroy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wagner.
Leeroy connects with a solid leg kick.
Leeroy stalks Wagner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wagner's face. Wagner staggers backwards, shaken.
Leeroy scores with a hook to the body. Wagner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leeroy takes a swing at Wagner's ribcage but misses.
Leeroy shoots in for a takedown but Wagner shows good takedown defense.
Leeroy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A low kick from Leeroy is predictable there
and Leeroy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wagner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Leeroy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Wagner.
Leeroy throws a head kick but Wagner moves out of range.
Leeroy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leeroy throws a front kick aimed at Wagner's knee but Wagner avoids it well.
Leeroy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wagner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leeroy throws a leg kick
letting Wagner counter with a right hand.
Wagner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leeroy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy throws a leg kick
and Wagner counters with a nice leg kick.
Wagner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leeroy throws a sloppy head kick and Wagner moves out of range easily.
Leeroy throws a solid leg kick but Wagner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leeroy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leeroy. That's going to slow Wagner down.
Leeroy misses with the body kick
and Wagner counters with a thumping low kick.
Wagner throws a right hand that misses
and Leeroy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wagner defending well as Leeroy loads up on a big left hand.
Leeroy scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Leeroy misses
and Wagner counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner throws a jab but it's blocked by Leeroy.
Leeroy catches Wagner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leeroy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Leeroy misses
and Wagner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Leeroy with a poor takedown
and Wagner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leeroy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leeroy scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wagner shoots and misses
and Leeroy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leeroy throws a right hand that misses
and Wagner counters with a shoot takedown. Leeroy fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Leeroy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kurt Wagner's cut.
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.
Leeroy misses with a looping left.
Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leeroy.
Wagner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leeroy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wagner scrambles back to his feet.
Wagner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leeroy.
Wagner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leeroy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Leeroy throws a leg kick
and Wagner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wagner.
Leeroy 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.
Wagner postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Leeroy misses with a straight right.
Leeroy throws an off balance right hand
and Wagner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick from Leeroy is predictable there
and Wagner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wagner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leeroy throws a sloppy head kick
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wagner is defended easily by Leeroy.
Leeroy swings widly with a right hand
and Wagner counters with a thumping low kick.
Leeroy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wagner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leeroy misses with a left hand
and Wagner counters with a head kick.
Leeroy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wagner avoids the body shot from Leeroy.
A jab lands there for Leeroy.
Leeroy swings for the body but Wagner moves out of range.
Leeroy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Leeroy.
A low kick from Leeroy is predictable there
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wagner digs a good body shot into Leeroy's ribs.
Leeroy misses with an uppercut
and Wagner counters with a good low kick that Leeroy was not able to check.
A low kick from Leeroy is predictable there
and Wagner counters with a nice body kick.
Leeroy tries to land a leg kick but Wagner saw it coming and moves away.
Leeroy misses with a body punch
and Wagner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leeroy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wagner's calf.
Leeroy throws an off balance right hand
and Wagner counters with a shoot takedown. Leeroy fights it but they end up in 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.
Leeroy keeping full guard, as Wagner tries to pass.
Leeroy wants to hit a switch here but Wagner passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Leeroy there!
Wagner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Wagner clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Wagner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leeroy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wagner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Leeroy misses
and Wagner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Leeroy's knee momentarily.
Leeroy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wagner counters with a leg kick.
Leeroy thows a leg kick but Wagner checks it
and Wagner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leeroy throws a leg kick
and Wagner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wagner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leeroy. That did some damage!
Leeroy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wagner counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leeroy.
An inside leg kick lands from Leeroy.
Leeroy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wagner counters with a straight right hand.
Leeroy thumps Wagner with a low kick.
Leeroy throws a sloppy body shot
and Wagner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wagner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leeroy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leeroy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wagner.
Leeroy throws an off balance right hand
and Wagner counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy throws a leg kick
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leeroy lands with a slapping head kick.
Leeroy feints and then cracks Wagner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wagner down.
Wagner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leeroy scores with a leg kick.
Leeroy throws a nice looking combination but Wagner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leeroy misses with a body kick.
Leeroy throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Leeroy.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Leeroy misses
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leeroy works the jab nicely.
Wagner blocks a head kick by Leeroy.
Leeroy lands a slapping body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leeroy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wagner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wagner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leeroy.
Leeroy connects with a leg kick. Wagner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Leeroy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wagner is not content to let Leeroy control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leeroy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leeroy's back!
Wagner doesn't have the hooks in and Leeroy manages to turn into his guard.
Wagner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leeroy is one step ahead there.
Leeroy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leeroy passes into half guard.
Leeroy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagner keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Leeroy dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Wagner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Leeroy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wagner blocks a head kick by Leeroy.
Leeroy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leeroy misses with a jab to the body
and Leeroy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Leeroy misses
and Wagner counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Leeroy throws a leg kick
and Wagner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leeroy thinking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wagner.
Nice defenses there by Leeroy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeroy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wagner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leeroy misses with a two punch combination.
Leeroy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wagner slips under a jab from Leeroy.
Leeroy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leeroy throws a sloppy body shot
and Wagner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leeroy scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick by Leeroy misses
and Wagner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Leeroy working for a triangle but Wagner defends it easily.
Leeroy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Leeroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kurt Wagner.
Leeroy throws an off balance right hand
and Wagner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leeroy avoids the body shot from Wagner.
Wagner is looking to clinch.
Leeroy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wagner counters with a slapping leg kick.
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.
Nice uppercut there from Leeroy.
Leeroy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wagner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leeroy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leeroy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wagner counters with a stiff right hand.
Leeroy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wagner counters with a good low kick that Leeroy was not able to check.
Kurt Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Leeroy.
Leeroy fails with the takedown
and Wagner counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wagner 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 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Wagner!
Kurt Wagner is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Braxton Darius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts has chosen The Legion of Doom Theme as his entrance music. Braxton Darius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braxton Darius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Darius defends it nicely.
Darius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roberts counters with a takedown into side control.
Roberts trying to control the position but Darius is working away.
Darius on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Darius tries to get out of the position.
Roberts moves into full mount!
Roberts is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Darius misses with the combination.
A jab from Roberts does it's job there.
Darius scores with a sloppy right hand. Roberts should have avoided that one.
Darius avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Darius but Darius pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roberts lunges at Darius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darius's hand.
Roberts is looking to chop away at Darius's legs.
Darius throws a right hand that misses
and Roberts counters with a stiff right hand.
Darius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roberts misses with a low kick.
Darius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Roberts misses with a low kick.
Darius throws a hook but Roberts blocks it.
Darius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a leg kick.
Darius clobbers Roberts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Roberts throws a leg kick but Darius checks it.
Roberts fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Darius is out of range.
Darius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Darius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roberts's head backwards.
Roberts scores with a nice right hand.
Roberts thows a leg kick but Darius checks it
and Darius counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Darius misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roberts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darius throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts misses with a straight right.
Roberts connects with a solid leg kick.
Roberts moves out of range of the body kick from Darius.
Darius throws a hook to the side of Roberts's head but Roberts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roberts throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Darius counters with a stiff right hand.
Braxton Darius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darius throws a leg kick
and Roberts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darius throws a predictable looking body shot
and Roberts counters with a stiff right hand.
Roberts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice takedown defense from Darius. No joy for Roberts on that attempt.
Braxton Darius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darius connects with a crisp jab.
Darius throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Darius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roberts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roberts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Darius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roberts counters with a nice uppercut.
Roberts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Roberts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braxton Darius dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but Darius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darius looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Darius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Darius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
Darius throws a big shot that misses.
Darius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darius throws a nice looking combination but Roberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.
Roberts throws a looping overhand right but Darius ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Roberts.
Darius misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Darius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roberts counters with a single leg into guard. Darius didn't expect that.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Darius keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Darius keeps moving.
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darius is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Jake Roberts was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Roberts misses with a leg kick.
Darius thuds a left hand into Roberts's body.
Roberts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Darius misses with a two punch combination.
Darius throws a sloppy body shot
and Roberts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roberts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darius lands with a cross.
Darius takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roberts misses with a wild combination.
Darius cracks Roberts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Darius with a nice cross.
Braxton Darius is winning the standup battle so far.
Darius throws a hook but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts throws a leg kick
and Darius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roberts counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Darius's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Darius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darius keeping full guard, as Roberts tries to pass.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Darius keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jake Roberts.
A jab from Darius finds it's way through Roberts's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darius slaps away a takedown attempt from Roberts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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 Braxton Darius will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Darius motions for Roberts to come forward. Darius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Roberts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roberts pivots, looking for a leg kick but Darius is out of range and Roberts settles back down.
Roberts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roberts gets the takedown into side control.
Darius sneaks back into half guard.
Darius is looking to control Roberts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Darius avoid being mounted?
Roberts wants to free his trapped foot but Darius is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is looking for a kimura here.
Roberts tries to pass to full mount but Darius defends it.
Roberts prevents Darius from improving his position.
Roberts is looking to advance position but Darius won't allow it.
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.
Roberts stalling away here and it's allowed Darius to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberts gets to his feet. Darius looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Darius cracks Roberts with a good jab.
Darius thows a body shot but no joy.
Darius misses with the combination.
Darius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Braxton Darius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darius lands with a nice body punch.
Darius swings widly with a right hand
and Roberts counters with a big head kick but Darius shrugs it off.
Roberts lands a really nice looking cross but Darius seems unphased.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Darius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darius lands with a nice body punch.
Roberts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Darius pinned against the cage. Darius gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darius. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darius misses with an uppercut
and Darius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roberts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Darius on his heels. He'll look to pass Darius's guard now, I'm sure.
Darius keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Jake Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darius keeping full guard, as Roberts tries to pass.
Roberts is looking to stand up but Darius won't let him.
Roberts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Roberts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Darius 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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