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UPG 40: World of Darkness PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cat McHatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Tout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McHatt comes to the cage accompanied by Big Booty Bitches . This should be fireworks!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cat McHatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Tout!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McHatt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McHatt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tout counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McHatt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tout counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tout dips to his left and cracks McHatt with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHatt shoots and misses
and McHatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cat McHatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tout fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McHatt manages to avoid it.
McHatt misses with a takedown attempt
and Tout counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McHatt tries for a takedown but Tout circles away easily
enabling Tout to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHatt looks to throw the jab but Tout is out of range.
No joy there for McHatt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McHatt throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHatt fails in his attempt to clinch.
McHatt with a poor takedown
and Tout counters with a right hand to the body.
Tout fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McHatt manages to avoid it.
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.
McHatt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tout misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Tout misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tout misses with a left hand
and McHatt counters with a body kick that stops Tout in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Tout 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.
Tout avoids the head kick by McHatt.
McHatt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McHatt stopping the sweep attempt from Tout.
Tout controlling the position.
Tout keeping full guard, as McHatt tries to pass.
Tout looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHatt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tout is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McHatt, into his guard.
McHatt is trying to control the position but Tout postures up.
Tout content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tout tries to free his leg and advance position but McHatt is retaining full guard.
McHatt working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tout has passed into half guard!
Tout not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McHatt is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHatt looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tout pushes past his half guard into mount!
McHatt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McHatt is desperately trying to improve his position but Tout has a good base and remains in mount.
Tout lands a heavy elbow.
Tout punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tout raining down shots from the mount!
McHatt is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tout loads up with a big shot that hurts McHatt! He's pulled Tout in close but Tout has postured up and lands more strikes. Can McHatt survive? More strikes from Tout and McHatt is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Tout!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bapit Pradchapet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Neckpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pradchapet comes to the cage accompanied by Wanted Dead or Alive. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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183 lbs
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185 lbs
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Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bapit Pradchapet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sam Neckpunch!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neckpunch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neckpunch misses with a lunging right hand
and Pradchapet counters with an outside leg kick.
Neckpunch throws a nice looking combination but Pradchapet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neckpunch throws a combination that misses
and Pradchapet counters with a low kick, right behind Neckpunch 's knee.
Neckpunch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pradchapet counters with a two punch combo.
Neckpunch throws a lazy uppercut
and Pradchapet counters with a nice kick to the body.
Neckpunch misses with a left hand
and Pradchapet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Sam Neckpunch has been cut.
Pradchapet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pradchapet throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Neckpunch's head.
Pradchapet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pradchapet closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Neckpunch fails to land with a series of punches.
Sam Neckpunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pradchapet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Neckpunch. That did some damage!
Neckpunch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Neckpunch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch takes a swing at Pradchapet's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Pradchapet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No joy there for Pradchapet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neckpunch misses with a left hand
and Pradchapet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Neckpunch throws an off balance right hand
and Pradchapet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neckpunch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pradchapet counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch misses with a right hand
and Pradchapet counters with a nice body kick.
Neckpunch tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Neckpunch looks gassed!
Neckpunch throws a lazy uppercut
and Pradchapet counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Neckpunch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pradchapet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pradchapet lands with a shot to the body.
Neckpunch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neckpunch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pradchapet feints and then cracks Neckpunch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Neckpunch down.
An inside leg kick lands from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pradchapet scores with a nice body kick.
Pradchapet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neckpunch's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bapit Pradchapet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Neckpunch's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pradchapet throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pradchapet lands a nice shot to the body.
Pradchapet thuds his shin into the meat of Neckpunch's side.
Pradchapet fails to land with a series of punches.
Neckpunch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pradchapet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neckpunch can do to turn this around?
Neckpunch is breathing heavily.
Pradchapet throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neckpunch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pradchapet connects with a solid leg kick.
Neckpunch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pradchapet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pradchapet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neckpunch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Neckpunch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pradchapet cracks the inside of Neckpunch's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bapit Pradchapet is winning the standup battle so far.
Pradchapet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Pradchapet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neckpunch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pradchapet counters with a low kick, right behind Neckpunch 's knee.
Pradchapet scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet lands with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Pradchapet.
Neckpunch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pradchapet is looking to slow Neckpunch down with leg kicks.
Pradchapet throws a head kick but Neckpunch moves out of range.
A lazy left from Neckpunch finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch tries to move into range but Pradchapet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pradchapet tries a head kick but it misses.
Neckpunch throws an off balance right hand
and Pradchapet counters with an inside leg kick.
Neckpunch lands a nice hook to Pradchapet's body. Pradchapet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neckpunch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pradchapet counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bapit Pradchapet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Neckpunch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Neckpunch takes one to the chin there.
Neckpunch closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pradchapet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Neckpunch thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pradchapet connects with a solid leg kick.
Neckpunch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pradchapet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neckpunch swings widly with a right hand
and Pradchapet counters with an outside leg kick.
Neckpunch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neckpunch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pradchapet counters with a nice body kick.
Neckpunch misses with a jab to the body
and Pradchapet counters with a low kick, right behind Neckpunch 's knee.
Pradchapet moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sam Neckpunch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch misses with a hook
and Pradchapet makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Neckpunch really felt that one!
Neckpunch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Neckpunch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pradchapet lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Neckpunch misses with a hook
and Pradchapet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pradchapet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet delivers a nice body kick.
Pradchapet lands with a shot to the body.
Bapit Pradchapet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pradchapet lands a nice looking body kick.
Neckpunch tries to clinch but Pradchapet moves away
and Pradchapet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pradchapet scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pradchapet.
Neckpunch tries to clinch but Pradchapet moves away
and Pradchapet counters with an inside leg kick.
Pradchapet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Neckpunch throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bapit Pradchapet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pradchapet 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bapit Pradchapet!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boxing Comte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Comte has chosen Laser life by Blood Brothers 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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155 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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30
168 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boxing Comte!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brooks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Comte counters with a three punch combo that has Brooks backing up. Brooks nods at Comte to acknowledge the strikes.
Comte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Comte missing with a left hand there. Brooks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses
and Comte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brooks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brooks misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks misses with a hook
and Comte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brooks swings for the body but Comte moves out of range.
Brooks is looking to clinch.
Brooks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Brooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brooks throws a right hand that misses
and Comte counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comte throws a body punch but Brooks moves out of range.
Comte thuds a left hand into Brooks's body.
Brooks throws a shot from downtown. Comte moves away and avoids it.
Comte drives through with a takedown into Brooks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Comte looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks wants to sweep here but Comte controlling him for the moment.
Comte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Comte is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Comte connects with a couple of short punches.
Brooks looking for a sweep. Not yet Brooks, not yet.
Brooks has control of Comte's left arm, preventing Comte from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brooks wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boxing Comte dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brooks is looking to score with low kicks.
Comte feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Comte tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
Comte is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks trying to keep a closed guard but Comte is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comte throwing strikes from guard but Brooks blocks nicely.
Comte wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
Brooks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Comte has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brooks is proving hard to escape from.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Comte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brooks throws out the jab.
Brooks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Comte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brooks rather than just go for the knockout.
Danga de danga de dang - Comte scores with a four punch combination!
Comte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brooks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comte swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
Brooks throws a low kick but Comte avoids it.
Comte checks a leg kick nicely.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Comte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kevin Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Comte lands a jab.
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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Comte.
Brooks lands with a kick to the ribs.
A clash of legs there as Comte blocks the low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boxing Comte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Brooks slips under a jab from Comte.
Comte connects with a nice looking jab.
Comte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brooks avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Comte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Brooks misses the target.
Brooks scores with a spinning back kick!
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Comte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Comte misses with a looping left.
Brooks throws a shot from downtown. Comte moves away and avoids it.
Kevin Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brooks missing with a left hand there. Comte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Comte swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Brooks to counter with a crisp jab.
Comte slips under a jab from Brooks.
Brooks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Comte lands with a cross.
Brooks tries to clinch but Comte moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looks to land a body kick but Comte moved away.
Boxing Comte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Comte stuns Brooks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Comte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boxing Comte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brooks throws a big shot that misses.
Brooks misses the body punch
and Comte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brooks slips a jab from Comte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Comte scores with a takedown into Brooks's guard.
Brooks looking for a sweep. Not yet Brooks, not yet.
Comte works over Brooks with some ground and pound from guard.
Brooks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Comte is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Comte trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boxing Comte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Comte 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boxing Comte!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Mytsyno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mytsyno's choice of entrance music: Rev Theory - Voices. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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212 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ed Mytsyno!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mytsyno throws a right hand that misses
and Foster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Foster throws an off balance right hand
and Mytsyno counters with a stiff right hand.
Foster clobbers Mytsyno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mytsyno throws a poor cross that misses
and Foster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Foster scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Foster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mytsyno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mytsyno throws a poor cross that misses
and Foster counters with a stiff right hand.
Foster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Mytsyno counter with a right hand.
It looks like Marcus Foster has been cut.
Foster moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Foster misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Foster.
Foster cracks Mytsyno with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mytsyno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foster.
Foster throws the left hand but Mytsyno avoids the punch easily.
Foster scores with a nice right hand.
Mytsyno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foster.
Mytsyno throws an off balance right hand
and Foster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mytsyno walks into a straight right hand from Foster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Foster misses.
Foster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mytsyno lands a head shot.
Mytsyno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mytsyno misses with a lunging right hand
and Foster counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster scores with a hook.
Foster is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A combination from Foster does no damage.
Foster connects with a body shot.
Mytsyno misses with an uppercut
and Foster counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foster lands with a good body shot.
Foster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Foster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Foster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mytsyno slips under a jab from Foster.
Foster throws a lazy right hand but Mytsyno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Foster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foster misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mytsyno tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Foster is in Mytsyno's guard.
Foster throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mytsyno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foster.
Foster wants to pass the guard but Mytsyno is keeping the position.
Foster trying to control but Mytsyno is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster is really struggling to control Mytsyno but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mytsyno has momentary wrist control but Foster slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Foster sitting in guard here, content to control.
Foster trying to control but Mytsyno is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marcus Foster.
Foster looks to land a right hand but Mytsyno moved out of range.
Foster scores with a jab.
Foster lands with a cross.
Ed Mytsyno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mytsyno throws a poor cross that misses
and Foster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mytsyno misses with a lunging right hand
and Foster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mytsyno throws a poor cross that misses
and Foster counters with a stiff right hand.
Foster throws a lazy uppercut
and Mytsyno counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster throws a lazy uppercut
and Mytsyno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mytsyno misses with a right hand
and Foster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Foster lands with an overhand left.
Foster misses with an uppercut
and Mytsyno counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Foster misses its intended target.
Mytsyno swings widly with a right hand
and Foster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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 Marcus Foster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Foster's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mytsyno misses with a hook
and Foster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marcus Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster swings widly with a right hand
and Mytsyno counters with a nice uppercut.
Foster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mytsyno misses with a hook
and Foster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mytsyno ducks under a wild hook from Foster.
Mytsyno might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mytsyno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foster throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mytsyno on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Mytsyno. No joy for Foster on that attempt.
Foster darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Mytsyno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Foster thows a huge punch but Mytsyno dodges it nicely.
Foster looks to land a strike but Mytsyno avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Foster prevents Mytsyno from getting back to his feet.
Mytsyno is trying to control the position but Foster postures up.
Mytsyno is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ed Mytsyno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Foster trying to control but Mytsyno is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mytsyno misses with a hook
and Foster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Foster lands with a cross.
Foster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mytsyno counters with a straight right hand.
Marcus Foster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mytsyno throws a lazy uppercut
and Foster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foster throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mytsyno to counter with a crisp jab.
Foster connects with a right hand. Mytsyno shakes it off.
Foster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mytsyno.
Foster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mytsyno.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcus Foster.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Foster, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Foster!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fresh Hamz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Donavan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
178 lbs
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28
175 lbs
11 - 14 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fresh Hamz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Scott Donavan!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donavan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hamz lands a two punch combo.
Hamz has Donavan up against the cage in a clinch.
Hamz keeps control of Donavan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hamz is pushing Donavan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hamz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hamz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hamz lands a nice looking body shot.
Hamz catches Donavan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hamz, right into the meat.
Hamz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hamz has Donavan up against the cage in a clinch.
Hamz lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Hamz.
Hamz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hamz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hamz prevents Donavan from breaking the clinch.
Hamz lands a hook that snaps the head of Donavan backwards.
Donavan looks gassed!
Hamz lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hamz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hamz is leaning against Donavan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hamz lands a shoulder strike.
Hamz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hamz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donavan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donavan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hamz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donavan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donavan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hamz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donavan at a distance.
Hamz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donavan. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hamz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hamz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hamz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Hamz finds it's way through Donavan's defenses.
Hamz is looking to slow Donavan down with leg kicks.
Hamz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donavan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hamz connects with the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hamz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hamz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hamz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hamz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice jab there from Hamz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donavan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hamz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Donavan under the eye.
Hamz clinches with his opponent.
Hamz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Donavan.
A right hand to the body from Hamz.
Hamz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donavans head.
Hamz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donavan backwards.
Hamz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hamz unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Donavan! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hamz is unloading with more strikes now! Donavan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fresh Hamz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Roman Riquelme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Stumps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Malcolm Stumps enters the cage!
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225 lbs
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215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Roman Riquelme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malcolm Stumps!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stumps throws a nice outside leg kick.
Riquelme closes the distance and clinches up with Stumps, looking for a takedown. Riquelme pushes Stumps against the cage but Stumps circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Riquelme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stumps.
Stumps with a nice cross.
Riquelme gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Riquelme tries to clinch up.
Riquelme tries to sprawl but Stumps drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stumps is trying to work for a kimura but Riquelme is defending well.
Stumps not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stumps wants to control but Riquelme is keeping him busy.
Stumps landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stumps working over Riquelme with some ground and pound. Riquelme looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stumps thows a huge punch but Riquelme dodges it nicely.
Stumps missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stumps missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riquelme trying to control here.
Stumps with the ground and pound but Riquelme uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Riquelme manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Riquelme wants to control the pace but Stumps is squirming around nicely.
Riquelme lands a big shot there that rocks Stumps but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Riquelme landing strikes from the mount and Stumps is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stumps regains half guard.
Stumps actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stumps won't allow Riquelme to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Riquelme is thwarting Stumps's attempts to control the position.
Stumps is looking for a sweep. Riquelme is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stumps preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stumps is looking for a sweep. Riquelme is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riquelme trying to control the action but Stumps is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stumps closes the distance but Riquelme moves to the side
and Riquelme counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riquelme is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stumps knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stumps gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stumps has his hands clasped together around Riquelme's back. He's all about the action.
Riquelme working the head and body with strikes.
Stumps has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riquelme is working away from the top position though.
Stumps is looking for a sweep. Riquelme is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riquelme wants to control but Stumps is keeping him busy.
Stumps looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stumps works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stumps looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stumps keeping moving, preventing Riquelme from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stumps keeping full guard, as Riquelme tries to pass.
Stumps keeping moving, preventing Riquelme from controlling successfully.
Stumps not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stumps keeping moving, preventing Riquelme from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Juan Roman Riquelme.
Riquelme shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stumps defends it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stumps.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riquelme stuffs the takedown.
Riquelme gets the takedown into side control.
Stumps is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juan Roman Riquelme will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Riquelme with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stumps counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Riquelme wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stumps tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stumps tries for a takedown but Riquelme manages to get underhooks.
Riquelme tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stumps is trying to break the clinch but Riquelme has him pressed against the cage.
Stumps tries to land a knee to the head but Riquelme blocks with his arms.
Stumps is working for takedown but Riquelme is calmly controlling the position for now.
Juan Roman Riquelme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Stumps.
Stumps manages to break the clinch.
Riquelme misses with a takedown attempt
and Stumps counters by clinching up.
Stumps wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stumps escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stumps looks to score with a jab to the body but Riquelme is just out of range.
Stumps slaps away a takedown attempt from Riquelme, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stumps. Riquelme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stumps dodges the punch combination from Riquelme.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stumps scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Riquelme moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stumps tries to free his leg and advance position but Riquelme is retaining full guard.
Stumps trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riquelme is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stumps is controlling him.
Stumps tries to free his leg and advance position but Riquelme is retaining full guard.
Riquelme is trying to keep Stumps in close.
Stumps trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riquelme being controlled here, momentarily.
Riquelme looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stumps is one step ahead there.
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.
Stumps tries to free his leg and advance position but Riquelme is retaining full guard.
Stumps passes Riquelme's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stumps wants to work for an arm triangle but Riquelme is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Riquelme is doing well to control the position and prevent Stumps from advancing to side control.
Riquelme is looking to control Stumps's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riquelme avoid being mounted?
Stumps passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stumps breaks from Riquelme's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stumps dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Stumps connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stumps trying to control but Riquelme is having none of it.
Stumps with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Stumps connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Stumps connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Riquelme is rocked!
Riquelme takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Stumps's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Stumps!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Welch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Welch's entrance music is Stemm's Face The Pain. A fine choice. Bauer has chosen Europe's "The Final Countdown" as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
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194 lbs
12 - 11 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryan Welch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vic Bauer!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Welch.
Welch swings widly with a right hand
and Welch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Welch misses.
Welch throws an off balance right hand
and Bauer 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.
Welch misses with a hook
and Bauer counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer moves away from the strike by Welch.
Welch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bauer counters with a nice uppercut.
Welch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bauer misses with an uppercut
and Welch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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.
Welch ducks under a wild hook from Bauer.
Bauer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bauer scores with a kick to the body.
Bauer looks to throw the jab but Welch is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch misses the shot to the body.
Welch scores with a punch to the head.
Welch tests Bauer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bauer slips a straight right by Welch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Welch connects with a nice looking jab.
Bauer defending well as Welch loads up on a big left hand.
Welch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bauer throws a wild body kick that Welch sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Bauer 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.
Bauer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bauer scores with a punch to the head.
Welch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Bauer. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch's corner calls for a 1-2. Welch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bauer slips a jab and a cross from Welch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bauer is defended easily by Welch.
Bauer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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.
Bauer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch swings for the body but Bauer moves out of range.
Bauer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Welch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Welch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bauer misses with an uppercut.
Bauer misses the jab.
No joy there for Welch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Welch lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vic Bauer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Welch ducks under a wild hook from Bauer.
Welch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bauer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bauer throws out a loose jab but Welch uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauer throws a lazy uppercut
letting Welch counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Welch as he avoids it easily.
Bauer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Welch.
Welch misses with a left hand
and Bauer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Welch misses with a left hand
and Bauer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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.
Welch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Welch.
Welch misses with a left hand
letting Bauer counter with a right hand.
Welch misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bauer to counter with a crisp jab.
Welch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bryan Welch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bauer counters with a nice uppercut.
Welch throws a poor cross that misses
and Bauer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Welch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bauer counters with a head kick.
Vic Bauer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welch misses with a lunging right hand
and Bauer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Welch throws a right hand that misses
and Bauer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Welch swings widly with a right hand
and Bauer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Welch misses with a hook
and Bauer counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vic Bauer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bauer 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vic Bauer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waldo Whip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adin Wrenton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whip comes to the cage accompanied by BLUNT- . Wrenton has chosen Breaking Benjamin - I Will Not Bow as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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27
276 lbs
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24
280 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waldo Whip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adin Wrenton!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whip tries for a takedown but Wrenton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wrenton lands with a nice body punch.
Whip tries to clinch there but Wrenton circles away.
Wrenton closes the distance and clinches.
Wrenton scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Waldo Whip has been cut.
Wrenton scores with a shoulder strike.
Wrenton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wrenton misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Wrenton.
Wrenton manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrenton thows a body shot but no joy.
Whip misses with a looping left.
Waldo Whip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrenton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whip doesn't seem bothered though.
Whip is breathing heavily.
Wrenton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Whip. Whip circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the liver by Wrenton. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Wrenton.
Wrenton cracks Whip with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adin Wrenton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Tepez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tepez has chosen Ministry - NWO 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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257 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Tepez!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture fails with a takedown attempt.
Tepez misses with a right hand
and Couture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepez throws a poor cross that misses
letting Couture counter with a right hand.
Tepez misses with a body kick.
Couture missing with a left hand there. Tepez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepez throws a head kick that misses
and Couture counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Couture throws out a loose jab but Tepez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture swinging wildly here.
Tepez throws a head kick that misses
and Couture counters with a nice body shot.
Vlad Tepez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Couture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tepez pushes Couture off but Couture dives into side control.
Couture just content to control the position.
Tepez wants to control but Couture postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepez regains half guard, as Couture was trying to land strikes.
Couture thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tepez's head.
Couture thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tepez to regain full guard.
Tepez pushes Couture off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tepez misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice body punch from Couture.
The fighters circling - Tepez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tepez misses with an uppercut.
Tepez lands a jab to the head.
Couture connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tepez. Tepez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tepez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepez lands with a nice body punch.
Couture stuffs the takedown attempt from Tepez. Tepez gets slowly back to his feet.
Tepez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
Good shot there by Couture.
Tepez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couture.
Tepez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Couture counters with a left and a right that stings Tepez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Tepez moved out of range.
Tepez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Couture tries to avoid it but Tepez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Couture to the ground. Couture escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tepez throws an off balance right hand
and Couture counters with a nice body shot.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepez moves away.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tepez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tepez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Couture counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tepez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tepez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tepez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepez moves away.
Tepez misses with a head kick.
Tepez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Couture counters with a straight right hand.
Couture throws a body punch but Tepez moves out of range.
Tepez tries a head kick but it misses.
Tepez misses with a head kick.
Tepez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Couture. Couture circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Couture is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tepez moves away from the strike by Couture.
Couture takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepez throws a shot from downtown. Couture moves away and avoids it.
Tepez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coutures jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Couture avoids the head kick by Tepez.
Tepez lands a jab to Couture's midsection.
A head kick misses from Tepez.
Tepez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tepez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tepez throws a head kick that Couture semi-blocks.
Tepez misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Tepez.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Tepez.
Tepez throws a head kick that half lands.
Tepez tests Couture's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Couture throws the left hand but Tepez avoids the punch easily.
Tepez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Tepez saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Couture manages to get back to half guard.
Couture tries to roll over but Tepez keeps him under control.
Tepez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Couture throws a looping overhand right but Tepez ducks down to avoid it.
Tepez connects with the punch.
Randy Couture is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepez throws a right hand that misses
and Couture counters with a single leg into guard. Tepez didn't expect that.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Tepez is retaining full guard.
Tepez looking to control.
Couture stops Tepez from standing up.
Tepez keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture pushing down on Tepez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to pass to full mount but Tepez defends it.
Tepez tries to kick Couture off but Couture keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tepez trying to control here.
Tepez wants to improve his position but Couture is controlling well.
Couture missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tepez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Couture.
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.
Couture trying to control the action but Tepez is working from the bottom.
Couture not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Couture trying to control the action but Tepez is working from the bottom.
Couture is stalling here. Tepez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Couture seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tepez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Couture is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vlad Tepez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tepez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tepez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Couture dives in and grabs Tepez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tepez pushes down on Couture's head and hops out.
Tepez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepez digs a good hook to Couture's body.
Couture listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tepez misses with a takedown
and Couture counters with a straight right hand.
Tepez misses with a left hand
and Couture counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Couture throws a strike but Tepez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Couture seems keen to control Tepez's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepez wants to get up but he can't break Couture's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tepez sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Randy Couture just wasn't active enough.
Tepez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Couture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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.
Tepez misses the shot to the body.
Tepez throws a right hand that misses
and Couture makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Couture avoids the head kick by Tepez.
Couture throws a hook to the side of Tepez's head but Tepez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepez throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Tepez swings widly with a right hand
and Couture decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tepez's guard.
Couture thows a big elbow that misses.
Tepez is trying to control the position but Couture postures up.
Couture drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tepez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tepez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tepez!
Tepez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Couture is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Couture is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Couture taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tepez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Couture to his feet.
Tepez tries a head kick but it misses.
Tepez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tepez cracks Couture with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Couture 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 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Couture!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman by Metallica. Minotauro is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Buckethead - jump man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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276 lbs
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277 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carter Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ze Minotauro!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minotauro shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Minotauro misses with the body kick
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Minotauro counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Minotauro is trying to control but Johnson manages to pass to mount!
Johnson lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minotauro tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Johnson cracks Minotauro with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Minotauro is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Minotauro taking shots to the head.
Minotauro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Minotauro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson trying to control but Minotauro is working from the bottom.
Johnson distracts Minotauro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson trying to control but Minotauro is working from the bottom.
Minotauro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson trying to control but Minotauro is working from the bottom.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson stops Minotauro from standing up.
Minotauro managing to control the position.
Minotauro keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Minotauro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Minotauro swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Minotauro was not able to check.
Johnson throws the left hand but Minotauro avoids the punch easily.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Minotauro on the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Minotauro shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Minotauro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson catches Minotauro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Minotauro on that attempt.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Minotauro misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minotauro misses with a head kick.
Minotauro misses with a left hand
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minotauro shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ze Minotauro.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minotauro walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Minotauro is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Ze Minotauro has been cut.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minotauro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johnson.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Minotauro checks it well.
Johnson cracks Minotauro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carter Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Minotauro's hands.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Minotauro.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro wants to clinch
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Minotauro is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Minotauro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Minotauro off to one side.
Carter Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws the left hand but Minotauro avoids the punch easily.
Minotauro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Minotauro walks into a jab.
Minotauro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Minotauro misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minotauro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Minotauro's body. Minotauro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Minotauro blocks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minotauro tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ze Minotauro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Minotauro misses.
A low kick from Minotauro misses
and Minotauro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minotauro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minotauro can do to turn this around?
Minotauro throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Minotauro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Minotauro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson controlling Minotauro's posture.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Minotauro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ze Minotauro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Minotauro.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Minotauro is proving a slippery customer.
Minotauro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carter Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Minotauro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Minotauro is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
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.
Johnson wants to control but Minotauro is keeping busy.
Minotauro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Minotauro wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Minotauro goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carter Johnson.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Johnson!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
67% |
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