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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boby Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gideon Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Sully - Flash back. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boby Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gideon Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Gabriel closes the distance and clinches.
Gabriel is looking to control Lee's arms but Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gabriel has his back to the cage.
Gabriel stalls.
Gabriel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gabriel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gideon Gabriel.
Gabriel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
A big right from Gabriel misses.
Lee throws a series of punches but Gabriel moves out of range.
Gabriel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gabriel walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Gabriel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gabriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Gabriel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Gabriel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gabriel blocks a jab.
Gabriel feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gabriel misses with a leg kick.
Gabriel throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gabriel's head backwards.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Gabriel saw that one coming.
Gabriel moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Gabriel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Gabriel tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Gabriel counters with a low kick, right behind Lee 's knee.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
Gabriel digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gabriel manages to avoid it.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boby Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Gabriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Gabriel slips the punch.
Gabriel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Gabriel.
Gabriel slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gabriel is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel throws a leg kick that misses.
Gabriel misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lee lands the left hand.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Gabriel, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Gabriel against the cage but Gabriel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gabriel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gabriel trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gabriel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gabriel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gabriel with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Gabriel 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gabriel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gabriel.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Gabriel tries to clinch up.
Gabriel throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Gabriel only half commits.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Gabriel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gabriel tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lee duly obliges.
Gabriel ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Gabriel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Gabriel settles back down.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Gabriel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gideon Gabriel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee checks a low kick from Gabriel.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Gabriel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Gabriel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gabriel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gabriel throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Lee connects with a right hand. Gabriel shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Gabriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gabriel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Boby Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Gabriel.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Gabriel's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a series of punches but Gabriel avoids them all with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gabriel, right into the meat.
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!
Gabriel moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Gabriel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
Gabriel throws a head kick that misses.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Nice jab there from Lee.
Gabriel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee avoids the head kick by Gabriel.
Gabriel wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Gabriel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gabriel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee gets caught napping as Gabriel dives in and scores a takedown. Lee manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gabriel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gabriel thows a big elbow that misses.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gabriel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gabriel is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
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.
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.
Gabriel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee wants to improve his position but instead Gabriel has moved into half guard.
Nice strikes from Gabriel there.
Gabriel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gabriel.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gabriel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee controls Gabriel momentarily but Gabriel frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Gabriel 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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Gabriel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gabriel misses with a wild combination.
Gabriel throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Gabriel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gabriel throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Gabriel lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Gabriel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gabriel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Gabriel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gabriel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Gabriel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gabriel throws and elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gabriel's guard. Nice move by Lee!
Gabriel keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gabriel is looking to control Lee's arms but Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gabriel has his back to the cage.
Gabriel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gabriel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gabriel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lee up against the cage.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee calls for Gabriel to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gideon Gabriel.
Gabriel throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Lee misses.
Gabriel tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gabriel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel clinches with his opponent.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Boby Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.
Gabriel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gabriel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy.
Gabriel has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gabriel ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Gabriel looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gideon Gabriel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gabriel 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Gabriel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Clancey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Clancey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Clancey circles away.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Clancey.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva misses with some punches.
Clancey is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Clancey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clancey backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clancey.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Clancey blocking some punches.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clancey's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Clancey.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Clancey.
Clancey blocking some punches.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Clancey is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clancey has his back to the cage.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Clancey avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Clancey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Clancey controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Clancey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Clancey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva misses with some punches.
A short left from Silva.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clancey prevents a body shot from Silva.
Clancey working hard to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Silva.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clancey blocks an uppercut.
Silva working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Clancey is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Clancey working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Clancey avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Clancey in his tracks for a moment.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Clancey shrugs off.
Clancey prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clancey is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clancey is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clancey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clancey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clancey gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Clancey has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Clancey can't break the clinch.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Clancey blocks a body shot from Silva.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Clancey controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Clancey.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clancey blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clancey.
Clancey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
Clancey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Clancey blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Clancey.
Silva keeps control of Clancey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva misses with some punches.
Shane Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Clancey blocking some punches.
Clancey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clancey is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Clancey tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Clancey is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Clancey.
Clancey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clancey is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Clancey has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clancey blocking some punches.
Clancey tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Clancey is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Clancey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clancey backwards.
Clancey is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to work over Clancey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clancey blocks an uppercut.
Silva tries to work over Clancey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clancey is trying to break free.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva keeps control of Clancey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva tries to work over Clancey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Clancey avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Clancey backwards.
Clancey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clancey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shane Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clancey throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva tries to clinch but Clancey moves out of range.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Clancey.
Silva prevents Clancey from breaking the clinch.
Clancey can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clancey.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Clancey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clancey wants to break free but Silva has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clancey tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clancey blocking some punches.
Clancey blocks a body shot from Silva.
Clancey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Clancey is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clancey tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clancey is trying to break free.
Silva working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clancey backwards.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Clancey avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Clancey is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Clancey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clancey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clancey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clancey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva tries to work over Clancey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clancey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Clancey is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clancey prevents a body shot from Silva.
Clancey is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Clancey can't break the clinch.
Silva has Clancey pressed against the cage, preventing Clancey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clancey's elbow.
Clancey has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Clancey.
Clancey has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clancey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clancey swinging wildly here.
Clancey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Clancey.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tom Clancey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clancey throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Silva tries to clinch but Clancey moves out of range.
Clancey misses with a head kick.
Silva tries to clinch there but Clancey circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clancey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clancey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shane Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clancey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spider Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Stumps (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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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spider Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malcolm Stumps!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stumps tried to score with a low kick but Man checks it.
Stumps displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Man.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Man enables Stumps to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Man manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Man keeping moving, preventing Stumps from controlling successfully.
Man bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stumps's guard.
Stumps is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stumps avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stumps manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Man manages to get himself to full guard.
Man throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stumps passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Man manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stumps gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Man controls Stumps momentarily but Stumps frees himself.
Stumps wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Stumps is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stumps is working Man over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stumps has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stumps defends well.
Stumps keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Man's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stumps scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stumps cracks Man with a solid left hand.
Stumps sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stumps is in close to Man's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stumps working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stumps chips away with some ground and pound.
Stumps throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stumps drops back looking for a leg! Man is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Man manages to kick Stumps off! Stumps jumps back into Man's guard.
Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stumps defends it easily.
Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stumps defends well.
Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stumps doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stumps manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stumps with a nice head shot there.
Stumps lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stumps missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stumps thows a big elbow that misses.
Stumps is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stumps lands a couple of digs.
Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stumps not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stumps postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Man 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.
Stumps looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stumps's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stumps wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Man trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stumps looking to sit in guard and control but Man gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stumps controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stumps swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stumps trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Stumps dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Man looks to throw the jab but Stumps is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Stumps as Man shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spider Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stumps rushes Man and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stumps lands a shot to the body.
Man is trying to drag Stumps to the mat but Stumps just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Man looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stumps pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stumps is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Stumps circles away and we're back to standing.
Stumps jabs Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stumps lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stumps, as that shot connected.
Malcolm Stumps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stumps throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stumps throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Stumps does it's job there.
Man is rocked!
A head kick by Stumps - that's a beauty! Man is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Stumps can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Malcolm Stumps!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ron Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Weeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mexico comes into the arena with I want war blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
188 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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192 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Mexico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Weeks!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weeks moves out of range as Mexico strikes.
Mexico looks to land a right hand but Weeks moved out of range.
Mexico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weeks at a distance.
Weeks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Weeks drops his hands momentarily and Mexico takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A leg kick checked by Mexico.
Mexico looks to score with a jab to the body but Weeks is just out of range.
Mexico swings widly with a right hand
and Weeks counters with a straight right hand.
Weeks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mexico looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Weeks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weeks misses with a wild body shot.
Mexico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weeks.
Weeks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weeks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mexico connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Weeks scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mexico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weeks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weeks. Mexico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mexico missing with a left hand there. Weeks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weeks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mexico counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Billy Weeks has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mexico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Weeks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mexico scores with a three punch combo!
Mexico lands a jab to the nose.
Mexico missing with a left hand there. Weeks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mexico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weeks.
Mexico moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weeks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mexico throws out the jab.
Mexico shoots in looking for a takedown. Weeks tries to sprawl out of it but Mexico keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weeks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mexico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weeks moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Weeks.
Weeks gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Weeks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mexico keeps working.
Weeks stalling away here and it's allowed Mexico to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Weeks tries to free his leg and advance position but Mexico is retaining full guard.
Weeks trying to control but Mexico is working from the bottom.
Mexico 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.
Weeks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mexico has his hands on Weeks's head, controlling the position.
Mexico controls Weeks momentarily but Weeks frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mexico controlling the position.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mexico looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Weeks throws a leg kick but Mexico sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A combination from Mexico does no damage.
Nice shot lands for Weeks.
Mexico misses with a hook. Weeks ducked under it nicely.
Weeks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weeks throws a head kick but Mexico moves out of range.
Weeks punishes Mexico's body with a nice straight punch.
Mexico avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weeks feints a jab promting Mexico to slip. Weeks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mexico slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Weeks throws a sloppy head kick and Mexico moves out of range easily.
Weeks defending well as Mexico loads up on a big left hand.
Weeks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mexico slips a jab from Weeks.
Mexico throws a poor cross that misses
and Weeks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weeks misses with a two punch combination.
Weeks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mexico closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mexico throws an overhand right that lands on Weeks's shoulder, as Weeks tries to avoid the shot.
Weeks slips under a jab.
Weeks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mexico fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Weeks sprawls well initially but Mexico persists and gets the takedown into 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 Ron Mexico will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Weeks's cut.
That's time! Mexico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mexico thuds his right hand into Weeks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Weeks moves away from the strike by Mexico.
Mexico throws the left hand but Weeks avoids the punch easily.
Weeks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Weeks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mexico thows a body shot but no joy.
Weeks lands with a slapping head kick.
Weeks looks to land a combination but Mexico avoids it well.
Mexico thows a body shot but no joy.
Mexico comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mexico digs a good body shot into Weeks's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mexico throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Weeks misses.
Mexico avoids the body shot from Weeks.
Weeks clinches up with Mexico and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks wants to stall.
Mexico manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Weeks is fighting to break Mexico's control of his arms but Mexico is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mexico preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Weeks scoring with some ground and pound.
Mexico is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Weeks is looking to control Mexico's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Weeks avoid being mounted?
Mexico seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mexico slips a nice elbow through Weeks's hands, connecting with Weeks's forehead.
Weeks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Weeks is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mexico connects with a nice short shot to Weeks's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weeks wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mexico lands a nice short elbow.
Mexico trying to control the action but Weeks is working from the bottom.
Weeks wants to control but Mexico is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weeks has hold of Mexico's hands but Mexico slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mexico sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weeks defending well though.
Mexico has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mexico thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weeks's head.
Mexico thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Weeks to regain full guard.
Weeks trying to keep a closed guard but Mexico is proving a slippery customer.
Weeks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Weeks controls Mexico momentarily but Mexico frees himself.
Weeks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mexico.
Weeks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mexico is controlling Weeks's trapped leg to prevent Weeks from advancing to side control.
Mexico trying to control but Weeks postures up.
Weeks thows a huge punch but Mexico dodges it nicely.
Weeks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mexico blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weeks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mexico is looking to improve his position.
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!
Mexico trying to hold on to Weeks's head to control him but Weeks postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Mexico dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Weeks'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!
Weeks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mexico shoots in but Weeks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mexico misses with a wild body shot.
Weeks 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.
Mexico has Weeks pulled in close to control his posture.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mexico is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mexico wants to take a breather but Weeks is having none of it.
Weeks is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks looking for submissions off his back.
Mexico throwing shots but Weeks is blocking nicely.
Mexico is looking to take a break and control but Weeks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mexico thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weeks's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mexico connects with a nice short shot to Weeks's temple.
Weeks is trying to get back to full guard.
Billy Weeks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ron Mexico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mexico looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Weeks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Weeks is staying active underneath Mexico, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mexico winds up and cracks Weeks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Weeks won't allow Mexico to pass to mount.
Weeks is refusing to be controlled, as Mexico sits in half guard.
Mexico is really struggling to control Weeks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mexico not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ron Mexico overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weeks wants to improve his position but Mexico is controlling well.
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!
Mexico sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weeks defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weeks is trying to stand up here but Mexico is controlling him well.
Weeks wants to get back to full guard.
Mexico not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mexico thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mexico is looking to take a break and control but Weeks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Mexico there.
Weeks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mexico wants to pass to mount but Weeks is defending the position.
Weeks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weeks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mexico controls the pace.
Mexico working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weeks is trying to keep Mexico in close.
Weeks keeping moving, preventing Mexico from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mexico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weeks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Mexico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mexico, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Mexico!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Selwoods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rock 'N' Roll High School. On his way into the cage it seems that Mark Selwoods has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mark Selwoods seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Selwoods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Selwoods doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stevenson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jeff Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Selwoods slips under a jab.
Selwoods dives in and grabs Stevenson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevenson pushes down on Selwoods's head and hops out.
Stevenson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Selwoods jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stevenson walks away with a smile on his face. Selwoods gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Selwoods throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stevenson was covering up waiting for the punch and Selwoods finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Selwoods wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Selwoods is controlling him.
Selwoods drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stevenson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Selwoods has Stevenson in his guard.
Selwoods working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson trying to control but Selwoods is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stevenson thows a big elbow that misses.
Selwoods is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stevenson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stevenson wants to pass the guard but Selwoods is keeping the position.
Selwoods looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stevenson throwing strikes from guard but Selwoods blocks nicely.
Selwoods looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stevenson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stevenson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson is working Selwoods over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Selwoods keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Selwoods looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stevenson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Selwoods has his foot on Stevenson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevenson works his way back into a safe position though.
Selwoods looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Selwoods is breathing heavily.
Stevenson is pushing down on Selwoods's leg trying to pass to half guard. Selwoods is fighting to maintain full guard but Stevenson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stevenson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stevenson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Selwoods's head.
Stevenson thows a huge punch but Selwoods dodges it nicely.
Selwoods is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Selwoods does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Selwoods actively working from the bottom here.
Stevenson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stevenson is thwarting Selwoods's attempts to control the position.
Stevenson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevenson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stevenson thows a body kick. Selwoods tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big right from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson connects with an inside leg kick.
Selwoods shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Selwoods showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
Stevenson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Selwoods's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Selwoods's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson gets his hands free as Selwoods looks to control.
Stevenson working for a choke but Selwoods is defending well.
Selwoods just trying to survive but Stevenson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Stevenson controlling well, preventing Selwoods from escaping the position.
Selwoods staying busy and making it hard for Stevenson to control.
Stevenson lands shots from the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevenson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Stevenson is persistently looking for the submission but Selwoods is defending it well.
Stevenson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Stevenson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Selwoods showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevenson.
Stevenson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Selwoods shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevenson but Stevenson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Selwoods lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stevenson misses the shot to the body.
Selwoods is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevenson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Selwoods tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily
and Stevenson counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Selwoods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevenson works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Selwoods, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stevenson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stevenson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stevenson lands a high kick!
Stevenson throws a jab when Selwoods was well out of range.
Selwoods has a takedown stuffed.
Stevenson lands an overhand right.
Stevenson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab lands there for Stevenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Stevenson finds it's way through Selwoods's defenses.
Nice shot lands for Stevenson.
Selwoods misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevenson counters with a stiff right hand.
Stevenson moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Selwoods being controlled against the cage.
Stevenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stevenson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Selwoods dodges an elbow strike from Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Stevenson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Selwoods tries for a takedown but Stevenson manages to get underhooks.
Stevenson manages to pull guard.
Stevenson wants to sweep here but Selwoods controlling him for the moment.
Stevenson is looking for a triangle but Selwoods pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selwoods trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stevenson is on top in guard.
Selwoods looking for a guillotine here but Stevenson defends easily.
Stevenson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Selwoods keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
Stevenson postures up in Selwoods's guard and throws a big left but Selwoods blocks it.
Selwoods has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Stevenson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Selwoods has tightened it up now! Stevenson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mark Selwoods!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jafar Mehtmeht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adin Wrenton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wrenton has chosen Breaking Benjamin - I Will Not Bow as his entrance music. Adin Wrenton has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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21
235 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jafar Mehtmeht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adin Wrenton!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mehtmeht tries to score with a low kick but Wrenton moves his leg out of the way.
Mehtmeht staying out of range there.
Mehtmeht avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wrenton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wrenton swings for the body but Mehtmeht moves out of range.
Mehtmeht tries to work over Wrenton's front leg with a kick but Wrenton checks it.
Wrenton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mehtmeht scores with a nice body kick.
Wrenton looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrenton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mehtmeht pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wrenton looks to land a left hand but Mehtmeht moved out of range nicely.
Wrenton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wrenton moves out of range as Mehtmeht throws a body kick.
Mehtmeht buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mehtmeht wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mehtmeht scores with a head kick.
It looks like Adin Wrenton has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehtmeht throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mehtmeht dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wrenton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mehtmeht throws a head kick that misses.
Mehtmeht looks for the body kick but Wrenton saw that one coming.
Mehtmeht uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrenton.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mehtmeht.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mehtmeht pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wrenton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wrenton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mehtmeht throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wrenton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mehtmeht - the referee stops the clock and Wrenton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mehtmeht. Wrenton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mehtmeht scores with a hook to the body. Wrenton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mehtmeht keeps Wrenton at a distance using the push kick.
Mehtmeht feints and then cracks Wrenton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wrenton down.
Mehtmeht lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mehtmeht's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wrenton under the eye.
Wrenton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mehtmeht throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mehtmeht pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mehtmeht lands a big head kick that sends Wrenton tumbling to the mat! Mehtmeht takes a step backwards and waves Wrenton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wrenton is rocked!
Mehtmeht fakes the body blow, causing Wrenton to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Wrenton goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jafar Mehtmeht!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bapit Pradchapet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francesco Luongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pradchapet comes to the cage accompanied by Wanted Dead or Alive. Luongo has chosen Alexisonfire - The Northern as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
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171 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francesco Luongo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pradchapet misses the shot to the body.
Luongo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Pradchapet. No joy for Luongo on that attempt.
Luongo avoids a kick to the body.
Pradchapet looks to land a right hand but Luongo moved out of range.
Pradchapet swings for the body but Luongo moves out of range.
Pradchapet connects with a looping right hand.
Luongo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pradchapet as he jumps to the side.
Pradchapet throws a sloppy head kick and Luongo moves out of range easily.
Pradchapet slaps away a takedown attempt from Luongo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bapit Pradchapet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Luongo.
Luongo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pradchapet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luongo was well out of range. Poor timing from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Luongo shoots in for a takedown but Pradchapet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pradchapet throws a leg kick which misses Luongo's front leg but catches the back leg as Luongo tries to avoid it.
Luongo misses with a few strikes there.
Pradchapet stuns Luongo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pradchapet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pradchapet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luongo manages to avoid it.
Luongo blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet throws a leg kick but Luongo sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch combination from Luongo misses.
Pradchapet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Luongo checks it well.
Pradchapet is looking to wear down Luongo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pradchapet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pradchapet thuds his shin into the meat of Luongo's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pradchapet tries a head kick but it misses.
Pradchapet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luongo.
Luongo moves out of range of the leg kick from Pradchapet.
A swing and a miss from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet swings for the body but Luongo moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet is looking to chop away at Luongo's legs.
Luongo feints and as Pradchapet raises his hands in defense, Luongo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Luongo looking to pass the guard.
Pradchapet wants to sweep but no luck.
Luongo looking to sit in guard and control but Pradchapet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Luongo has his foot on Pradchapet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pradchapet works his way back into a safe position though.
Luongo trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luongo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pradchapet puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pradchapet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luongo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Luongo wants to control but Pradchapet is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pradchapet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luongo is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luongo tries to roll over but Pradchapet keeps him under control.
Luongo is positioning himself well to prevent Pradchapet advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bapit Pradchapet dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pradchapet lands with a good body shot.
Pradchapet tries to clinch up.
Pradchapet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luongo.
Pradchapet throws a leg kick but Luongo moved away.
Pradchapet wants to clinch.
Luongo blocks a head kick by Pradchapet.
Pradchapet throws a head kick that misses.
Pradchapet throws a lazy uppercut
and Luongo moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pradchapet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pradchapet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Pradchapet.
Luongo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Luongo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Francesco Luongo has been cut.
Pradchapet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luongo.
Pradchapet is looking to chop away at Luongo's legs.
Pradchapet lands a brutal head kick. Luongo looks out on his feet and Pradchapet throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Bapit Pradchapet!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silvizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choco Late (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Late has chosen I come from money as his entrance music. Anderson Silvizzle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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278 lbs
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282 lbs
10 - 6 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Anderson Silvizzle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Choco Late!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvizzle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Late scores with a head kick.
Silvizzle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Late. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from Silvizzle does no damage.
Late throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silvizzle.
Good work by Silvizzle as he checks the leg kick.
Silvizzle throws a low kick but Late moves out of range easily.
Late looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A left and a right from Late both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Anderson Silvizzle has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvizzle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Late scores with a hook to the body. Silvizzle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Late. That snapped Silvizzle's head back.
Silvizzle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Late can pounce on him.
Choco Late is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silvizzle is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late moves into range and connects with a jab.
Late lands a really nice looking cross but Silvizzle seems unphased.
Late pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Late.
Silvizzle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Late's waist but Late gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silvizzle off to one side.
Late tries a low kick but Silvizzle avoids it.
Late throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silvizzle.
Late ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silvizzle moves away.
Silvizzle throws a head kick but Late moves out of range.
Late tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvizzle was well out of range. Poor timing from Late.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silvizzle is defended easily by Late.
Silvizzle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Late but Late pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Silvizzle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Late is looking to score with low kicks.
Silvizzle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Late swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Silvizzle. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Silvizzle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Late.
Silvizzle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Late throws a nice inside leg kick.
Late lands a jab to Silvizzle's midsection.
Late lands a body shot.
Late changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Late takes a swing at Silvizzle's ribcage but misses.
Late misses with a head kick.
Late throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
No joy there for Late, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Late lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Late uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silvizzle.
Late goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Late is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Late lands a jab.
Late cracks a nice hook into Silvizzle's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Late darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Late has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Late fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Late lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body punch from Late.
Late punishes Silvizzle's body with a nice straight punch.
Late thuds a left hand into Silvizzle's body.
Silvizzle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silvizzle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Late jabs at Silvizzle's body.
Late throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Late tries to work over Silvizzle's front leg with a kick but Silvizzle checks it.
Late lands a right hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Late.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choco Late dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silvizzle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silvizzle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Late is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silvizzle rather than just go for the knockout.
Late moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Late misses with the combination.
Late misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Late has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Late buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silvizzle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Late. Beautiful body shot.
Silvizzle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Late circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Late lands with a big left! Silvizzle is wobbled badly! Late comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Silvizzle to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Choco Late!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between LaVern Shirley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Mosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mosby has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, LaVern Shirley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ted Mosby!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mosby lands a nice looking body shot.
A lazy left from Shirley finds it's target.
Mosby slips a straight right by Shirley.
Shirley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mosby throws a body punch but Shirley moves out of range.
Shirley throws a nice looking combination but Mosby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shirley misses with a head kick.
Mosby takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shirley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mosby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shirley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mosby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shirley somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirley tries to clinch up.
Shirley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mosby napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shirley trying to control the action but Mosby is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Shirley's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The referee asks Shirley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shirley prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shirley is looking to take a break and control but Mosby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shirley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirley trying to control the position but Mosby is working away.
Mosby prevents Shirley from moving into mount.
Mosby parries the strikes from Shirley easily there. Shirley is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mosby to escape.
Shirley trying to control the position but Mosby is working away.
Shirley is trying to get an arm triangle but Mosby is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirley trying to control the action but Mosby is working from the bottom.
Mosby is looking for a sweep.
Shirley is looking to take a break and control but Mosby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mosby is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shirley connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirley throwing strikes but Mosby manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Shirley is trying to improve his position.
Shirley can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shirley is looking to regain half guard here but Mosby keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LaVern Shirley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shirley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Mosby counter with a right hand.
Shirley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shirley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mosby.
Shirley throws a push kick but Mosby slaps the foot to one side.
Shirley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Shirley is just out of range.
Mosby throws a right hand that misses
and Shirley counters with a series of strikes. Mosby will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mosby slips a jab from Shirley.
Shirley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosby keeps the fight on the outside.
Shirley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mosby sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LaVern Shirley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shirley throws a body punch but Mosby moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shirley is defended easily by Mosby.
Shirley misses with a two punch combination.
Shirley moves in looking to clinch but Mosby pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shirley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mosby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shirley lands a nice looking body kick.
LaVern Shirley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shirley instigates a clinch.
Mosby breaks the clinch.
Shirley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mosby checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shirley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mosby sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosby takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shirley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shirley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mosby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shirley.
Shirley tries to bum rush Mosby with a series of wild strikes but Mosby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shirley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shirley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mosby swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mosby looks to land a left hand but Shirley moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown by Shirley or perhaps it was just good defense by Mosby which made him look bad.
Mosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shirley moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shirley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mosby.
Nice defenses there by Mosby.
Shirley swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LaVern Shirley dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shirley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shirley was well out of range. Poor timing from Mosby.
Shirley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mosby avoids it really well and circles away.
Shirley shoots in looking for a takedown but Mosby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shirley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Shirley does no damage.
Shirley tries for a takedown but Mosby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LaVern Shirley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shirley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LaVern Shirley is winning the standup battle so far.
Shirley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mosby defends it nicely.
Mosby throws a looping overhand right but Shirley ducks down to avoid it.
Shirley tries to clinch but Mosby moves away
and Mosby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirley misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shirley throws the kick towards the body but Mosby avoids it.
Shirley throws a head kick that Mosby semi-blocks.
Shirley ducks under a wild hook from Mosby.
Shirley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shirley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shirley, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirley throws a right hand that Mosby ducks under and follows up with a left that Mosby also avoids with ease.
Mosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shirley.
Shirley loads up on a big right hand but Mosby slips the punch.
Shirley tries to clinch up.
Shirley throws a low kick but Mosby avoids it.
Shirley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mosby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shirley looking to control but instead Mosby has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Shirley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shirley wants to take a breather but Mosby is having none of it.
Shirley seems to be looking for submissions.
Shirley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shirley is nestled in close to Mosby, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LaVern Shirley clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shirley moves in looking to clinch but Mosby pushes him off.
Shirley throws a sloppy head kick and Mosby moves out of range easily.
Shirley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mosby thows a body shot but no joy.
Shirley misses with a hook
and Mosby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shirley throws an overhand right that lands on Mosby's shoulder, as Mosby tries to avoid the shot.
Shirley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sloppy strikes from Shirley. Those never looked like landing.
LaVern Shirley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirley misses with a low kick as Mosby jumps back.
Shirley moves out of range of the strikes.
Shirley misses with a looping right.
Shirley with a jab.
Ted Mosby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mosby throws a hook but Shirley avoids it easily.
Mosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mosby is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shirley throws a body punch but Mosby moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mosby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mosby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shirley moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Shirley. Those never looked like landing.
Shirley misses with a body kick.
Shirley moves in looking to clinch but Mosby pushes him off.
Shirley misses with a body shot.
No luck for Shirley with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mosby gets caught flat footed, as Shirley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shirley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shirley tries to free his leg and advance position but Mosby is retaining full guard.
Shirley wants to control from the top but Mosby keeps moving.
Shirley passes into half guard.
Shirley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mosby defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mosby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shirley seems to be looking for submissions.
Shirley seems to be looking for submissions.
Shirley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mosby is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LaVern Shirley had his way with Ted Mosby in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shirley tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Mosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Shirley throws a head kick that misses.
Mosby blocks a head kick by Shirley.
Shirley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mosby stuffs the takedown attempt from Shirley. Shirley gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Shirley.
Shirley tries to land a front kick but Mosby steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirley misses with a looping left.
Shirley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mosby sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mosby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mosby is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shirley swings widly with a right hand
and Mosby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shirley thinking.
Shirley dodges the punch combination from Mosby.
Shirley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mosby sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LaVern Shirley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LaVern Shirley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shirley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shirley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shirley misses with a few strikes there.
Shirley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mosby moves away.
Shirley drives through with a takedown into Mosby's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirley forces his way into half guard.
Shirley controlling the pace.
Shirley throwing shots but Mosby is blocking nicely.
Mosby tries to get to full guard but Shirley has control of the leg.
Shirley content to control rather than advance.
Mosby is staying active underneath Shirley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
LaVern Shirley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Shirley shoots for a takedown but Mosby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ted Mosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shirley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Mosby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mosby.
Shirley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mosby avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shirley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mosby.
And that's the end of the fight!
LaVern Shirley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shirley 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LaVern Shirley!
LaVern Shirley retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geraldo Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalton Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivera comes to the cage accompanied by Sucker Punch - Sweet Dreams. Wolfe has chosen Run this town by Jay-Z as his entrance music. Dalton Wolfe told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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220 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geraldo Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dalton Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolfe moves away.
Wolfe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wolfe.
Nice uppercut lands for Rivera. That snapped Wolfe's head back.
A bone on bone clash there as Rivera blocks the leg kick.
Geraldo Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolfe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rivera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rivera scores with a nice head shot.
Wolfe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rivera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wolfe misses with a body shot.
Wolfe moves into the clinch.
Wolfe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Geraldo Rivera has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Wolfe.
Wolfe misses with an elbow strike.
Wolfe connects with a knee to the head.
Rivera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wolfe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wolfe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rivera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wolfe lands an elbow just above Rivera 's eye.
A knee to the head by Wolfe.
Wolfe blocks a body shot from Rivera.
Wolfe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wolfe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rivera gets through Wolfe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wolfe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wolfe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rivera tries a body shot but Wolfe blocks it.
A short right from Wolfe.
Wolfe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivera.
Wolfe lands an elbow inside that Rivera shrugs off.
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!
Rivera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Rivera.
Rivera tries a body shot but Wolfe blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wolfe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rivera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wolfe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivera.
Rivera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rivera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolfe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wolfe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rivera is defending well for now.
Rivera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivera avoiding damage as Wolfe throws knees to the body.
Rivera misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rivera struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfe controls his hands.
Wolfe connects with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rivera.
Wolfe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rivera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A left hand lands to the body for Wolfe.
Wolfe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rivera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wolfe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rivera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wolfe can't find room to land a body shot as Rivera controls the action.
Wolfe throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivera.
Wolfe connects with a knee to the head.
Rivera scores with a shot to the side of Wolfe's head.
Wolfe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wolfe throws an elbow but it misses.
Wolfe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolfe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivera.
A knee to the head by Wolfe.
Geraldo Rivera's cut is getting worse.
Wolfe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivera.
A short right from Rivera on the inside.
Rivera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wolfe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rivera blocks it with crossed arms.
Rivera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wolfe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wolfe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rivera blocks it with crossed arms.
Rivera tries to work over Wolfe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivera avoids the elbow strike from Wolfe, against the cage.
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!
Rivera struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfe controls his hands.
Wolfe tries to land knees in the clinch but Rivera avoids the damage to the body.
Rivera throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolfe.
Rivera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Rivera.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rivera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rivera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rivera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivera tries to work over Wolfe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivera throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolfe.
Wolfe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rivera avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wolfe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rivera blocks it with crossed arms.
Wolfe misses with a knee strike.
Wolfe missing with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Rivera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Wolfe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Geraldo Rivera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wolfe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rivera finds it's way round the side to connect with Wolfe's head.
It looks like Dalton Wolfe has been cut.
Wolfe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wolfe ducks right into an uppercut from Rivera.
Wolfe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rivera is able to avoid easily.
Rivera lands a head shot.
Rivera takes a swing at Wolfe's ribcage but misses.
Rivera just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera slips a straight right by Wolfe.
Wolfe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rivera moves in looking to clinch but Wolfe pushes him off.
Wolfe gets tackled into the cage by Rivera. Rivera maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera works on Wolfe's body with a couple of short punches.
Wolfe looking to throw knees to the head but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Rivera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivera misses with the head strike.
Wolfe is breathing heavily.
Wolfe throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe with a knee to the head.
Rivera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolfe's elbow.
Rivera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivera gets through Wolfe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rivera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Rivera.
A right hand to the body from Rivera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfe controls his hands.
Rivera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rivera lands a nice uppercut.
Wolfe tries to land a knee to the head but Rivera blocks with his arms.
Rivera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rivera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rivera misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivera tries a body shot but Wolfe blocks it.
Rivera lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivera.
Wolfe struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivera controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera misses with some punches.
Rivera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivera lands a body shot.
Wolfe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rivera avoids it.
A short right from Rivera on the inside.
Rivera misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera misses with a body punch.
Wolfe tries a knee to the head but Rivera blocks it.
Rivera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rivera scores with a shot to the side of Wolfe's head.
Rivera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wolfe misses with a knee strike.
Rivera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rivera tries to throw a body punch but Wolfe avoids it by throwing Rivera back against the cage.
Wolfe tries to land knees in the clinch but Rivera avoids the damage to the body.
Rivera scores with a shot to the side of Wolfe's head.
Rivera tries to work over Wolfe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Rivera.
Rivera tries a body shot but Wolfe blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera digs a right hand into Wolfe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wolfe's gas tank.
Rivera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Rivera on the inside.
Rivera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivera cracks Wolfe with a nice body shot.
Rivera lands a body punch.
Rivera pushes Wolfe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rivera lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Rivera lands a shot to the body.
Rivera tries a body shot but Wolfe blocks it.
Rivera pushes Wolfe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Rivera.
Rivera can't find room to land a body shot as Wolfe controls the action.
Rivera misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfe looking to throw knees to the head but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Rivera struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfe controls his hands.
Wolfe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rivera lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera lands a shot to the body.
Rivera struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfe controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Rivera.
Rivera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Rivera.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rivera.
A short right from Rivera on the inside.
Wolfe blocks a body shot from Rivera.
Rivera lands with a light punch inside.
Rivera lands with a left to the head.
Rivera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rivera blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rivera.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivera lands with a left to the head.
Rivera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Rivera scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geraldo Rivera dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rivera tries to clinch but Wolfe moves out of range.
Wolfe moves out of range as Rivera strikes.
Wolfe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rivera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Geraldo Rivera is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivera connects with a jab.
Wolfe clinches.
Geraldo Rivera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rivera tries to work over Wolfe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rivera tries to work over Wolfe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivera tries to throw a body punch but Wolfe avoids it by throwing Rivera back against the cage.
Rivera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wolfe prevents a body shot from Rivera.
Rivera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rivera.
Wolfe blocks a body shot from Rivera.
Rivera avoids the elbow strike from Wolfe, against the cage.
Wolfe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wolfe blocking some punches.
Wolfe tries a knee to the head but Rivera blocks it.
Rivera misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera misses with the head strike.
Rivera lands with a left to the head.
Rivera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolfe can do to turn this around?
Rivera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolfes head.
Rivera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolfe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rivera lands with a left to the head.
Wolfe tries to land a knee to the head but Rivera blocks with his arms.
Rivera has a couple of punches blocked by Wolfe.
Rivera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wolfe tries to land a knee to the head but Rivera blocks with his arms.
Rivera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rivera tries to work over Wolfe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolfe prevents a body shot from Rivera.
Rivera can't find room to land a body shot as Wolfe controls the action.
Rivera takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rivera cracks Wolfe with a nice body shot.
Rivera gets through Wolfe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wolfe backwards.
Rivera can't find room to land a body shot as Wolfe controls the action.
Rivera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wolfe is rocked!
Rivera pushes Wolfe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wolfe is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivera finish him?
Rivera lands a body shot.
Rivera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolfe prevents a body shot from Rivera.
Wolfe seems to have recovered his senses.
Rivera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wolfe backwards.
Rivera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wolfe blocks an uppercut.
Rivera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolfes head.
Wolfe tries to land a knee to the head but Rivera blocks with his arms.
Rivera lands an uppercut.
Wolfe tries a knee to the head but Rivera blocks it.
Rivera lands a shoulder strike.
Rivera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rivera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rivera lands a shot to the body.
Rivera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Rivera.
Rivera misses with a body punch.
Rivera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivera.
Nice body punch from Rivera - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rivera.
Rivera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wolfe.
Rivera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wolfe backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivera.
Rivera can't find room to land a body shot as Wolfe controls the action.
Rivera lands a nice uppercut.
Rivera struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfe controls his hands.
Rivera blocks an elbow strike.
Rivera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rivera can't find room to land a body shot as Wolfe controls the action.
A short uppercut from Rivera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe throws an elbow but it misses.
Rivera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rivera blocks an elbow strike.
Rivera struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfe controls his hands.
Wolfe misses with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Rivera.
Wolfe blocks a body shot from Rivera.
Rivera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rivera can't find room to land a body shot as Wolfe controls the action.
Wolfe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wolfe.
Good body shot from Rivera.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Rivera.
Rivera pushes Wolfe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rivera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wolfe backwards.
Rivera presses Wolfe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Rivera.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geraldo Rivera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rivera 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 29:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geraldo Rivera!
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