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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Laak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laak's entrance music is Pain - Shut your mouth. A fine choice. Corleone has chosen The Godfather Waltz as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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187 lbs
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195 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
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Good elbows
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Laak! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Corleone! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Corleone avoids the head kick by Laak.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Corleone checks a leg kick. A good leg kick by Laak. Laak ducks under a wild hook from Corleone. Laak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corleone manages to avoid it. Corleone tries to keep at a distance but Laak has taken the fight into the clinch. Laak tries to land knees in the clinch but Corleone avoids the damage to the body. Corleone lands a nice uppercut. Laak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Corleone jumps guard but Laak stands there with Corleone around his waist. Corleone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Corleone is trying to drag Laak to the mat but Laak just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Corleone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eric Laak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Corleone. Laak misses with some punches.
Laak working aggressively here.
Corleone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corleone stalling the fight.
Corleone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laak's efforts to push away. Still in the clinch, Corleone scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Laak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laak throws a poor cross that misses
and Corleone counters with a lovely straight right hand! Corleone wants to clinch. Corleone slips under a jab from Laak. Eric Laak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Corleone avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Corleone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laak manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Corleone wanted to stand there but Laak had control of the position. Corleone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Corleone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Laak looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Laak looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Laak! Laak taking a break here but Corleone is having none of it and regains half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Corleone regains full guard. Nicely done. Corleone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Corleone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laak is looking to escape. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sonny Corleone will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Corleone shoots for a double leg takedown but Laak sprawls well. He's pushed Corleone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Laak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A chopping leg kick lands by Laak. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Corleone. Corleone fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Eric Laak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Corleone. Laak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corleone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Corleone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laak paws at him with a jab and circles away. Laak takes the fight into the clinch. Corleone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laak just stands there and leans against the cage. Laak cracks Corleone with a nice body shot. Laak can't break the clinch.
Laak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Laak stops a takedown attempt from Corleone.
Corleone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Laak tries to work over Corleone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Corleone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Laak prevents the takedown attempt.
Laak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corleone backwards. Laak displaying some good clinch control by pressing Corleone up against the cage. Laak tries to throw a body punch but Corleone avoids it by throwing Laak back against the cage. Laak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laak lands a shoulder strike. Laak is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Corleone is keeping busy. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Corleone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Laak breaks the clinch.
Laak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Corleone shoots in and drives through. Laak sprawls well. Laak lands a jab to the head.
Corleone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laak. Laak obviously looking to wear him down.
Laak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corleone sees it coming and avoids it easily. Corleone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laak, as that shot connected.
Corleone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Corleone somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Laak connects with a solid leg kick. Laak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Laak lands with a nice body kick. Laak throws a leg kick and Laak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. This has been an exciting period of action! Corleone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laak is fending him off so far but Corleone persists. Nope, Laak circles away and we're back to standing. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Laak throws a leg kick but Corleone sees it coming and moves out of range. Laak has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Laak dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Laak leaves Corleone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Laak throws the kick towards the body but Corleone avoids it. Corleone doesn't manage to clinch there - Laak circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Corleone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Laak misses with a right hand and Corleone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Laak won't be happy with that. Corleone wants to control but Laak is keeping him busy. Corleone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Laak is not content to let Corleone control the position. 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. Laak tries to bench press Corleone off him but Corleone keeps the position. Corleone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Corleone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Corleone tries for a kimura but Laak is defending well. Laak manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Laak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Corleone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Laak pulls Corleone in close to his closed guard and prevents Corleone from doing any damage or advancing position. Corleone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Corleone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Corleone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Laak is proving hard to escape from. Corleone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Laak trying to keep a closed guard but Corleone is proving a slippery customer.
Sonny Corleone has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Corleone has gone for a leg lock! Laak slips out almost immediately though and dives into Corleone's guard. Corleone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Laak! We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Corleone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Corleone thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Laak working to try and regain half guard.
Corleone throws some wild stikes that Laak manages to avoid easily.
Corleone thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Corleone looking to control but Laak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Laak tries to hold on but Corleone pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight! Sonny Corleone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Corleone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Corleone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nannie Doss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nannie Doss has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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184 lbs
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nannie Doss! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santiago Martin! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Martin throws a lazy uppercut
and Doss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Martin tries to clinch but fails miserably and Doss counters with a left and a right that stings Martin. Martin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martin drives through with a takedown into Doss's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Doss will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Martin wanted to stand there but Doss had control of the position. Doss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martin. Doss keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully. Martin stands and steps away. Doss gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round. Doss looks to land a left hand but Martin moved out of range nicely. Martin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Martin closes the distance but Doss moves to the side and Doss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Doss is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Doss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Doss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin. The fight stays on the outside here - Martin looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Doss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martin sees it coming and avoids it easily. Doss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doss wants it to stay on the feet. A chopping leg kick lands by Doss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Doss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Doss counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Doss blocks a low kick nicely. Doss throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Doss lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Martin has a takedown stuffed. Nannie Doss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Martin. Doss scoring well with a low kick there.
Doss is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Martin shoots for a takedown but Doss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Doss lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martin's sensitive parts. Martin throws a lazy head kick and Doss counters with a lovely straight right hand! Martin misses with a low kick. Martin closes the distance and clinches up with Doss, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes Doss against the cage but Doss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Martin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doss sprawls well. Doss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martin gets slowly back to his feet. A combination from Martin does no damage. Doss misses with an uppercut. Martin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Doss is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, Doss circles away and we're back to standing. Doss tries to work over Martin's front leg with a kick but Martin checks it. Doss moves out of range of the body kick. No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt. Martin dives in and grabs Doss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doss pushes down on Martin's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Doss loads up on a big right hand but Martin slips the punch. Doss lands a nice looking body shot.
Good shot there by Doss. Doss throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin. Martin misses with a low kick.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but Doss shows good takedown defense. Martin thows a leg kick but Doss checks it and Doss counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Doss throws a solid leg kick but Martin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Doss. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Doss stuffs the takedown. Martin shoots in for a takedown but Doss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Martin tries to clinch up. 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 Nannie Doss will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Doss stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet. Martin misses with an uppercut
and Doss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Martin misses with a low kick. Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doss throws out the jab. Martin tries to grapple but his opponent circles and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Martin is looking to clinch but Doss is avoiding it.
Doss misses with a combination
and Martin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Martin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Doss has managed to free his arm - good work. Doss is not content to let Martin control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Martin moves nicely into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Martin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Doss has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Martin but great work by Doss. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Martin tries to get back to half guard but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Doss in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. An elbow from Doss crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Doss working the ground and pound but Martin is defending the strikes. Martin is trying to improve his position. Martin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Doss off and has taken his back! Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Martin goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Doss escapes and is now in half guard on top. Martin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doss's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doss's back! Martin is working for a rear naked choke. Doss is not defending it well and Martin has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Doss refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Doss's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Santiago Martin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Terry Tuten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and that Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuten's entrance music is Whoa. A fine choice. Guy has chosen Tokyo Police Club - Cheer It On as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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163 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Tuten! 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, that Guy! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tuten throws a sloppy head kick and Guy moves out of range easily. Guy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Guy avoids the head kick by Tuten.
Guy misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Tuten. Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Tuten looks to score with a jab to the body but Guy is just out of range. Tuten scores with a jab to the jaw. Guy looks to land a right hand but Tuten moved out of range. Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuten drops Guy with a beautiful combination! Guy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tuten is looking for the KO!
Guy is rocked! Guy scores with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Tuten avoids the body shot from Guy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tuten throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Guy. Guy is still on wobbly legs! Can Tuten finish him? Guy checks a low kick from Tuten. Tuten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Guy seems to have recovered his senses. Tuten pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Guy takes a shot right to the bread basket. Guy thows a body shot but no joy. Guy stalks Tuten and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tuten's face. Tuten staggers backwards, shaken. Tuten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guy throws out the jab. Guy connects with a body shot that sends Tuten's belly button to the back. Guy throws a right and a left that Tuten avoids nicely. Tuten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tuten scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Guy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Guy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tuten. Tuten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Guy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Guy misses with an uppercut
and Tuten counters with a nice leg kick. Guy looks gassed! Guy throws a series of punches but Tuten avoids them all with ease. Guy misses with a body shot.
Guy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tuten rather than just go for the knockout. Tuten throws a head kick that half lands.
Tuten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tuten lands with a shot to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Guy misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guy throws a right and a left that both miss. that Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Guy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Tuten lands a nice shot to the body.
Guy misses with the combination.
Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tuten was well out of range. Poor timing from Guy. Tuten closes the distance and lands a one-two. Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Tuten counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Guy thows a body shot but no joy. Tuten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guy's head backwards. Guy looks to throw the jab but Tuten is out of range. Tuten thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Guy if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tuten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tuten scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Tuten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guy misses the shot to the body. A swing and a miss from Tuten. Tuten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A jab from Guy misses. Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuten.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tuten misses with a hook. Tuten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A looping hook to the body misses from Tuten. Guy does a little dance to reset his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Tuten dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Guy. Tuten connects with a jab. Tuten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guy moves away. Nice straight punches there by Guy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Guy. A looping hook to the body misses from Guy. Tuten does a little dance to reset his feet. Guy cracks a nice hook into Tuten's ribs. Tuten misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Guy as he connects with a hook. A lazy left from Tuten finds it's target. Tuten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Guy throws a body punch but Tuten moves out of range. Tuten looks to land a left hand but Guy moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guy looks to land a right hand but Tuten moved out of range. Guy misses with a wild combination.
Guy misses with a hook. Tuten ducked under it nicely. Tuten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Tuten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Guy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tuten scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Guy is breathing heavily. Guy throws a body punch but Tuten moves out of range. Sloppy strikes from Guy. Those never looked like landing. Oooooh!!! Tuten has knocked Guy down with a huge combo! Tuten steps away and waves a wobbly Guy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like that Guy has been cut. Tuten cracks Guy with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Guy tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tuten pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Guy is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Tuten!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hadley Jagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceaser El Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying El Toro's choice of entrance music: Bulls On Parade. Ceaser El Toro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hadley Jagger! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ceaser El Toro! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! El Toro takes a shot right to the bread basket. Jagger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jagger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jagger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jagger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Jagger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but El Toro swivels and escapes. Ceaser El Toro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. El Toro misses with the combination.
El Toro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jagger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Jagger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jagger showed some decent athleticism there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Jagger is trying to control the action in half guard but El Toro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Jagger wants to pass to mount but El Toro is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. 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. Jagger connects with a nice short shot to El Toro's temple. Jagger trying to mount his opponent but El Toro defends it. El Toro makes his way to full guard, as Jagger worked for a kimura.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. El Toro wants to sweep but no luck. Jagger trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom. El Toro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jagger manages to get himself to full guard.
El Toro is looking to stand up but Jagger won't let him. Jagger has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. El Toro is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jagger.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jagger is trying to get back to half guard. El Toro working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Jagger tries to buck El Toro off but El Toro is having none of it. Jagger is working hard here to advance position. Jagger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jagger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. El Toro is working away from the top position though. Jagger wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
El Toro trying to control the action but Jagger is working from the bottom. El Toro is looking to pass Jagger's guard but actually Jagger recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jagger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in El Toro's guard. El Toro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro has Jagger pulled in close to control his posture. Jagger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of El Toro's head. El Toro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Let's hope that El Toro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Jagger drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but El Toro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jagger has El Toro in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jagger has a closed guard, preventing El Toro from standing up. El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jagger is on top in guard.
Jagger tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jagger stopping the sweep attempt from El Toro. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jagger scoring with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hadley Jagger dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
El Toro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jagger fails miserably with a takedown attempt. No luck with that takedown attempt from Jagger. Nice takedown defense from El Toro. No joy for Jagger on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hadley Jagger. That's going to take a lot out of him. El Toro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jagger counters with a stiff right hand. El Toro misses with a low kick.
El Toro swings for the body but Jagger moves out of range.
No joy there for Jagger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from El Toro misses its intended target. El Toro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round. El Toro throws a head kick that half lands.
Some wild striking there from El Toro.
El Toro misses the jab. Jagger looks to land a combination but El Toro avoids it well. Jagger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Hadley Jagger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jagger throws a good cross that connects.
Jagger throws a one two combo.
El Toro throws a front kick aimed at Jagger's knee but Jagger avoids it well. Jagger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around El Toro's waist but El Toro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jagger off to one side. Some wild striking there from El Toro.
That's two minutes gone in the round. El Toro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. El Toro avoids a punch combination nicely.
El Toro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Toro throws a looping overhand right but Jagger ducks down to avoid it. El Toro scores with a nice head shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! El Toro throws a front kick aimed at Jagger's knee but Jagger avoids it well. Jagger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jagger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from El Toro. Jagger dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jagger, right into the meat.
El Toro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ceaser El Toro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. El Toro tries a head kick but it misses.
El Toro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jagger loads up on a big right hand but El Toro slips the punch. No luck with that takedown attempt from Jagger. Jagger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Hadley Jagger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. El Toro wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. El Toro trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jagger controlling from mount. El Toro can't escape the position.
Jagger with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. El Toro has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Jagger is working the ground and pound. Can El Toro escape? And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hadley Jagger will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Jagger. Beautiful body shot. El Toro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. El Toro lands a right hook to the body.
El Toro throws a leg kick but Jagger moved away. El Toro misses with a few strikes there.
El Toro looks to throw the jab but Jagger is out of range. Jagger misses with a takedown attempt - El Toro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Jagger misses the body punch and El Toro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. El Toro throws a leg kick that misses. A jab from El Toro misses. Jagger checks a low kick from El Toro.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jagger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jagger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Toro. El Toro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jagger was well out of range. Poor timing from El Toro. Jagger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before El Toro can pounce on him.
Jagger connects with a body shot. El Toro swings for the body but Jagger moves out of range.
Jagger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
El Toro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jagger moves away. El Toro lands a nice hook to Jagger's body. Jagger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jagger checks a low kick from El Toro. El Toro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jagger counters with a right hand to the body. Jagger misses with a body shot.
Jagger throws out a leg kick but El Toro moves out of range and Jagger only half commits. El Toro checks a low kick from Jagger. El Toro misses with a leg kick and Jagger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps El Toro thinking. No luck with that takedown attempt from Jagger. El Toro tries to clinch up. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! El Toro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jagger's corner calls for a 1-2. Jagger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. El Toro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jagger counters with a lovely straight right hand! El Toro slips under a jab. El Toro scores with a jab. Jagger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says El Toro as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hadley Jagger. That's going to take a lot out of him. El Toro tries to land a front kick but Jagger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Ceaser El Toro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jagger is looking to wear down El Toro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. El Toro lands a glancing blow to the side of Jagger's head. Jagger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Toro manages to avoid it. El Toro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jagger manages to avoid it. El Toro throws a leg kick and Jagger counters with a shoot takedown. El Toro fights it but they end up in guard. Jagger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jagger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! El Toro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! El Toro has escaped and now he's on top! El Toro wants to stand but Jagger is controlling his posture from full guard. Hadley Jagger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jagger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. El Toro trying to control but Jagger is working from the bottom. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jagger controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hadley Jagger. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jagger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ceaser El Toro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Percival Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kennedy Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels has chosen Folsom Prison Blues cover by Everlast as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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221 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Percival Butcher! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kennedy Michaels! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Butcher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Butcher cracks Michaels with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Butcher keeps the fight on the outside. Michaels throws a chopping leg kick but Butcher manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Michaels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butcher manages to avoid it. Butcher throws a jab when Michaels was well out of range. Michaels scores with a jab. Butcher acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Butcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Michaels. Nice shot by Michaels. Michaels cracks the inside of Butcher's front leg. This has been an exciting period of action! Butcher fakes the leg kick and cracks Michaels in the body. Michaels has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Michaels there as he acknowledges the shot. The fight stays on the outside here - Michaels looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Butcher throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Michaels lands a leg kick that knocks Butcher off balance momentarily. Butcher misses with a head kick.
Butcher slips a straight right by Michaels. Butcher throws a right and a left that Michaels avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Michaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michaels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butcher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Michaels at a distance.
Michaels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Michaels. Butcher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Michaels. Butcher takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Michaels throws a nice looking combination but Butcher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Michaels goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Michaels keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Butcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Michaels. Butcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michaels tries to clinch up. Butcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels wants to clinch. A big right from Butcher misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Butcher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick there by Butcher. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Butcher walks into a jab. Butcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Butcher keeps the fight on the outside. Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
A lazy left from Michaels finds it's target. Michaels cracks Butcher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Butcher ducks right into an uppercut from Michaels. Butcher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Michaels looks to land a left hand but Butcher moved out of range nicely. Butcher dodges the punch combination from Michaels.
Michaels moves in looking to clinch but Butcher pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Butcher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Michaels tries to clinch up. Butcher slips a jab and a cross from Michaels.
Michaels defending well as Butcher loads up on a big left hand. Michaels slips under a jab from Butcher. Michaels throws a lazy right hand but Butcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Michaels keeps Butcher at a distance using the push kick. Butcher throws a body kick the misses and Michaels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Butcher is breathing heavily. Butcher lands with an uppercut that bounces Michaels off the cage and back into rage. Butcher misses with a left hand and Michaels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Michaels lands with an uppercut that bounces Butcher off the cage and back into rage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Butcher fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Michaels checks it well. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Michaels checks a leg kick. Michaels lands a nice shot to the body.
Michaels forces Butcher back against the cage and clinches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butcher.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Michaels lands a knee to the body.
Michaels lands a good knee to the midsection. Butcher won't want to take too many of those. Michaels lands a left hand.
Michaels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Michaels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Butcher's face.
Butcher takes an elbow to the forehead. Michaels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Michaels unloads a knee to the mid-section. Michaels is working Butcher over against the cage. Butcher takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Percival Butcher has been cut. Michaels lands an elbow inside that Butcher shrugs off. Butcher takes an elbow to the forehead. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Michaels is struggling to control the position. Michaels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kennedy Michaels dominated that round. The cut man is working on Percival Butcher'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.
Michaels misses the shot to the body. Michaels jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Butcher has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Butcher takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Michaels slips under a jab from Butcher. Michaels lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Michaels scores with a three punch combo!
Butcher is rocked! Butcher avoids the head kick by Michaels.
Oh Butcher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kennedy Michaels seems to be getting the better of the standup. Butcher wants to slow Michaels down by chopping away at his legs. Butcher seems to have got his legs back now. Butcher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Michaels throws a right hand that Butcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Butcher also avoids with ease. Michaels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Butcher slips under a jab from Michaels. A punch combination from Butcher misses. Butcher takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Michaels feints a jab promting Butcher to slip. Michaels then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Butcher slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
That's one minute gone in the round. Butcher throws a hook to the side of Michaels's head but Michaels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Butcher swings for the body but Michaels moves out of range.
Michaels walks into a straight right hand from Butcher. Michaels is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Michaels fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Butcher on the side of the head. Butcher throws a jab but it's blocked by Michaels. Michaels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Butcher looks to land a right hand but Michaels moved out of range. Butcher cracks Michaels with a good jab. Michaels fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Butcher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Michaels. Decent striking displayed by Michaels there. Michaels misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Michaels closes the distance and clinches. Michaels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Michaels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butcher.
Michaels lands an elbow inside that Butcher shrugs off. Butcher dodges an elbow strike from Michaels.
Michaels trying to land knees to the body.
Michaels scores with a hook to the body. Michaels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Michaels scores with an uppercut up the middle. Michaels tries to land knees in the clinch but Butcher avoids the damage to the body. Butcher takes a knee to the side of the body. Butcher avoiding damage as Michaels throws knees to the body.
Butcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michaels lands an elbow that stopped Butcher in his tracks for a moment. Michaels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Michaels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Michaels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michaels lands with a right hand. Butcher misses with a double jab.
Michaels works over Butcher's head and body with a nice combination. Michaels thows a body shot but no joy. A decent looking body kick lands there for Michaels. Michaels is looking to clinch but Butcher is avoiding it.
Michaels explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Michaels has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Michaels thumps Butcher with a low kick. Butcher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Butcher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Michaels lands a right hook to the body.
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! Michaels scores with a jab. Butcher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Michaels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Michaels lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Crunch! Michaels slams his shin into Butcher's torso. Butcher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Michaels clinches with his opponent.
Butcher avoids the elbow strike from Michaels, against the cage.
Michaels scores with a knee to the head.
Butcher takes an elbow to the forehead. Michaels is leaning against Butcher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Michaels manages to break the clinch.
Michaels connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Michaels feints and then cracks Butcher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Butcher down. Michaels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Butcher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Michaels swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kennedy Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Percival Butcher's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Michaels scores with the left hand. Butcher knows he should have avoided that one. Butcher avoids the head kick by Michaels.
Michaels is looking to clinch but Butcher is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Michaels. Butcher misses with a body shot.
Michaels scores with a punch to the head. Michaels dips to his left and cracks Butcher with an uppercut! Michaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michaels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butcher. Butcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michaels moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A slapping body kick lands there for Butcher. Butcher looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Michaels avoids the body shot from Butcher.
Butcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michaels.
Butcher moves forwards but Michaels connects with a nice, crisp jab. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Michaels moves in looking to clinch but Butcher pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Butcher defending well as Michaels loads up on a big left hand. Michaels staying out of range there. A lazy left from Michaels finds it's target. Michaels clinches up against the cage. Butcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butcher lands with a left to the head. Michaels unloads a knee to the mid-section. Butcher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Michaels landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Butcher tries a body shot but Michaels blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action! Michaels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Butcher's defenses. Michaels unloads a knee to the mid-section. Butcher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Michaels avoiding damage.
Michaels lands an elbow that stopped Butcher in his tracks for a moment. Michaels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Michaels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Michaels tries to stall but Butcher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Come on Michaels - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Butcher misses with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Michaels.
A knee to the head by Michaels.
Michaels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Michaels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it. Michaels lands an elbow inside. Michaels breaks the clinch.
Michaels is looking to clinch. Michaels blocks the body kick.
Michaels lands an overhand right. Michaels scores with the left hand. Butcher knows he should have avoided that one. Michaels closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Michaels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michaels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Butcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michaels.
Butcher takes a swing at Michaels's ribcage but misses. Michaels moves into range and clinches up with Butcher. Butcher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Michaels misses with a body punch.
Michaels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Michaels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Michaels manages to break the clinch.
Michaels connects with an inside leg kick. Michaels tries to clinch up but Butcher circles away and keeps his distance. Michaels lands the left hand. Michaels dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Percival Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Michaels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Michaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Butcher walks into a left hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Butcher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Butcher. Michaels avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Michaels lands with a right hand. Michaels scores with a shot to the body.
Michaels throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Michaels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butcher. Kennedy Michaels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Butcher throws a wild body kick that Michaels sees coming a mile off. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Michaels is looking to clinch but Butcher is avoiding it.
Butcher throws a series of punches but Michaels moves out of range. Butcher's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Michaels connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Butcher scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Kennedy Michaels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Michaels 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kennedy Michaels!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by City and Colour - Comin' Home. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ronald Wright was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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175 lbs
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181 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dallas Green! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ronald Wright! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wright avoids the head kick by Green.
A punch lands to the side of Wright 's head but he takes it in his stride. A jab lands there for Wright. Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wright throws a wild body kick that Green sees coming a mile off. Green takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Green. Wright pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Wright tries to land a front kick but Green steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Green lands a head kick. Wright smiles back at him and beckons him forward. A leg kick checked by Wright. A head kick misses from Wright. Wright will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Green connects with an inside leg kick. Wright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Green.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick. Green lands a nice looking body kick. Wright feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Green's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wright dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Green. That did some damage! Dallas Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Green. Green obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Green. That's going to slow Wright down. Wright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wright there as he acknowledges the shot. Green checks a leg kick nicely. Wright takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wright throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Green. Wright checks a leg kick. Green jabs Wright to the body, keeping him at a distance. Wright throws a half hearted mid kick. Green throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wright crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Green - the referee stops the clock and Wright gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Green. Wright manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Green. Green obviously looking to wear him down.
Green misses with an attempted mid kick.
Green connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wright's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Green fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wright is out of range. Wright misses with a body kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Green does a little dance to reset his feet. Wright pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Green scores with a hook. Green misses with a kick to the body.
Good work by Wright as he checks the leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wright. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Green, right into the meat.
Green tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range. Green walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wright. Green throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it. Green throws a series of strikes that have Wright backpedaling.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Wright tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Green looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Green thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wright if he has to take too many more of those.
Green fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Wright is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Wright throws a body punch but Green moves out of range. Wright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Nice cross by Wright. Green tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Wright chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Green lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Wright moves out of range as Green strikes. Green pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wright is out of range and Green settles back down. Green is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Green throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it. Green lands a nice looking body kick. Green works Wright's body with a nice hook. Green attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Wright lets loose with a powerful body kick. Green will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wright connects with a leg kick. Green looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wright takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wright throws a one two combo.
A left and a right from Wright both land. Nice combination. Wright fakes the leg kick and cracks Green in the body. Green throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wright. Wright missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Green lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wright misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Green misses with a straight left. A combination from Green does no damage. Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Wright moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Green dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Green moves out of range as Wright throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Wright. Green looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Wright feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Green's calf. That kick from Green tenderised Wright's leg. Wright is trying to keep his angry face on. Green tries to bum rush Wright with a series of wild strikes but Wright uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wright throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Wright blocks a head kick by Green.
Donk. Green catches Wright right on the button with a cross. Dallas Green is winning the standup battle so far. Green throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily. Ronald Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Green thumps Wright with a low kick. Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Green misses with a jab to the body
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wright scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Green.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wright walks forward, straight into a front kick from Green. Green lands a glancing blow to the side of Wright's head. Green goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Green missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wright takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Green dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright. That did some damage! Green misses with a body kick. Wright lands with a kick to the temple. Green shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Wright throws a front kick aimed at Green's knee but Green avoids it well. Wright walks into a jab. Wright cracks Green with a right hand to the side of the head. Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Green. Wright throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Wright has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Green. Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Green misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Green with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Green darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Green shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Wright throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Green is looking to chop away at Wright's legs. Wright throws out a leg kick but Green moves out of range and Wright only half commits. Green tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wright is able to avoid easily. Green doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Wright tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Green throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily. Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wright connects with a looping right hand.
Wright moves away from the strike by Green. Green keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Green fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wright has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A low kick from Green is predictable there and Wright counters with a body kick. Green misses with a low kick as Wright jumps back. Green misses with a kick to the body.
Green throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wright throws a wild body kick that Green sees coming a mile off. Green fails to land with a series of punches.
Green avoids the head kick by Wright.
Wright throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Green throws a push kick but Wright slaps the foot to one side. Wright is looking to land body kicks. Wright slips a jab from Green. Wright will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Green tries for a takedown but Wright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Green tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wright. Wright avoids the head kick by Green.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Green loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch. Wright is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Green lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Some wild striking there from Wright.
Green throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Green throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Green wants to land a leg kick but Wright is out of range. Wright throws a leg kick but Green moved away. Green misses with a kick to the body.
Green connects with a leg kick. Wright looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Wright throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wright throws a quick inside leg kick. Green throws a push kick but Wright slaps the foot to one side. Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Green dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wright blocks a head kick by Green.
Green shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Green. Wright throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Wright looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Green throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it. Wright goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Wright throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily. Green does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Green misses with a low kick as Wright jumps back. Jab by Green. A low kick from Wright is predictable there and Green counters with a good, hard body kick but Wright shrugs it off. Green throws a head kick that misses. Wright misses with a head kick.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wright throws a body kick that misses. Wright tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target. Wright tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet. Green checks the leg kick nicely there.
Green lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Wright lands a head shot. Green avoids the body shot from Wright.
Green throws a leg kick and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Green fails in his attempt to clinch. A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target. A low kick from Green is predictable there and Wright counters with a slapping leg kick. Wright goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wright ducks under a wild hook from Green. Green misses with a head kick.
Wright swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Wright finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Green keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wright takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action! Wright moves out of range of the leg kick from Green. Green loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch. Wright avoids the head kick by Green.
Green misses with a body shot
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Green avoids a kick to the body.
Green keeps Wright at a distance using the push kick. Wright throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease. Green takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Green throws a chopping leg kick but Wright manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Wright dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Green. That did some damage! Wright tries a head kick but it misses.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wright. A big left from Green misses. A lazy body kick from Wright and Green counters with a nice leg kick. Green jabs Wright right on the nose. Wright blinks but takes it well. Wright dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Green. That did some damage! Green checks a leg kick. Green avoids a kick to the body.
Wright throws the kick towards the body but Green avoids it. Green misses with an uppercut. Wright throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. An inside leg kick lands from Green.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Green throws a half hearted mid kick. Wright takes a kick to the side of the head. Green connects with a solid leg kick. Green throws a wild body kick that Wright sees coming a mile off. Green throws a body kick that misses. A solid body kick from Wright. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Green throws a nice outside leg kick. That kick from Green tenderised Wright's leg. Wright is trying to keep his angry face on. Wright misses with a head kick.
Wright thumps Green with a low kick. Wright blocks a head kick by Green.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Green fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Wright on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Wright tries to land a front kick but Green steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dallas Green did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Green misses with a looping right. Green throws a nice outside leg kick. Wright cracks Green with a good jab. Green will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wright checks a leg kick. Wright throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Green throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wright. Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Wright sizes up Green with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Green misses with a wild body shot. Wright throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Green scores with a sloppy right hand. Wright should have avoided that one. Green shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Decent striking displayed by Green there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wright there as he acknowledges the shot. Wright throws a head kick that misses. Wright fakes the leg kick and cracks Green in the body. Green misses with a head kick.
Green misses with a left hand and Wright counters with a good low kick that Green was not able to check. Wright blocks a low kick nicely. Wright lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Green at a distance.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Wright counters with an outside leg kick.
Wright misses with a straight right. Wright throws the kick towards the body but Green avoids it. Wright with a jab. Wright is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Wright is looking to chop away at Green's legs. Green misses with a body kick. Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wright blocks a head kick by Green.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Green lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Green fails to land the takedown. Green throws a head kick that misses. Green on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Wright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jab from Green. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wright throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Wright thuds a left hand into Green's body. Wright wants to land a leg kick but Green is out of range. Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Green ducks under a wild hook from Wright. Green lands with a nice combination. Wright backs away looking to recover. Wright bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wright tries to land a front kick but Green steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target. A big left from Green misses. Wright throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wright displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Green looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range. Green avoids a kick to the body.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Green counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wright is lucky that one didn't land flush. Wright avoids the head kick by Green.
Wright staying out of range there. A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Green does a little dance to reset his feet. Wright tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
Green blocks a head kick by Wright.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wright moves out of range of the body kick. Wright avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wright throws a low kick, looking for Green's leg but Green calmly moves out of range. Wright misses with a wild body shot. Wright misses with a few strikes there.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Wright looks for the body kick but Green saw that one coming. Green thumps Wright with a low kick. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wright crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Green - the referee stops the clock and Wright gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Green. Wright manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wright moves away from the strike by Green. 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! Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wright misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Wright. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ronald Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Green throws a chopping leg kick but Wright manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Nice defenses there by Green. Green misses with an uppercut. Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Green keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Green looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wright throws a right and a left that Green avoids nicely. Good work by Wright as he checks the leg kick. Wright slips a jab and a cross from Green.
Green scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Green blocks a head kick by Wright.
Wright shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Wright motions for Green to come forward. Wright throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wright moves out of range of the body kick. Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green. Wright avoids a kick to the body.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Green throws a quick inside leg kick. Wright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Green looks to land a body kick but Wright moved away. Wright throws a hook but Green avoids it easily. Wright lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Green is looking to chop away at Wright's legs. A head kick misses from Wright. Wright is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Wright scores with a kick to the body.
Green misses with a low kick.
Wright connects with a solid leg kick. Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green is looking to slow Wright down with leg kicks. A head kick from Green lands but Wright takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Green blocks the body kick.
Green misses with a body shot.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch. Wright jabs at Green's body. Wright throws a head kick that Green semi-blocks.
Green is looking to chop away at Wright's legs. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Green.
Wright avoids the body shot from Green.
Green throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Wright throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease. Green goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Green jabs Wright right on the nose. Wright blinks but takes it well. Green tries to land a body kick and Wright counters with a left to the body. Green looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range. Green tries a low kick but Wright avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wright throws a nice head kick!
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wright tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Green scores with a leg kick.
Green misses with a body kick. Ronald Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively. Green shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Wright walks into a stiff left hand from Green. A head kick misses from Wright. Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away. A head kick misses from Green. Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Green takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wright checks a leg kick nicely. Wright misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Green. That's going to slow Wright down. Green scores with a head kick. Wright tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Green lands with a thumping leg kick.
Green scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Green cracks Wright with a right hand to the side of the head. Green turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Green motions for Wright to come forward. Green throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Green throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Green lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Green feints a jab promting Wright to slip. Green then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wright slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Green works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight! Dallas Green showed his dominance in that final round. Well Green 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:46 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Green! Dallas Green retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Laudrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Binzo Binzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laudrup's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Zoo Station. Binzo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hair of the Dog by Nazareth kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Laudrup! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Binzo Binzo! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Laudrup closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Laudrup darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Laudrup is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Binzo tries to hold on but Laudrup postures up. Laudrup working away from the top, dropping strikes. Laudrup is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Binzo is surviving well by controlling Laudrup's body position as best he can. Binzo wants to hold on but Laudrup pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Binzo is working to get back to half guard.
Laudrup landing punches. Binzo is trying desperately to improve position. Laudrup landing shots from mount. Binzo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Binzo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Binzo throws and elbow that misses. Laudrup uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Binzo's guard. Nice move by Laudrup!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Binzo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laudrup doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Binzo is tightening it up a little... Laudrup has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Laudrup reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Laudrup taps out! Nice BJJ there by Binzo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Binzo Binzo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Werner Klemperer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klemperer comes to the cage accompanied by Hogan's Heroes. Mullen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Country Boy Can Survive. Werner Klemperer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Mullen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Werner Klemperer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Mullen! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mullen throws a leg kick which misses Klemperer's front leg but catches the back leg as Klemperer tries to avoid it. Klemperer takes a shot right to the bread basket. A jab from Klemperer misses. Mullen misses with a body punch
and Klemperer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Mullen throws a right and a left that Klemperer avoids nicely. Klemperer lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Mullen. Those never looked like landing. Klemperer shoots in and bounces Mullen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. 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! Mullen looking for a sweep. Not yet Mullen, not yet. Klemperer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Klemperer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Klemperer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mullen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klemperer. Mullen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Klemperer. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Klemperer throwing shots but Mullen is blocking nicely. Klemperer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Klemperer is looking to take a break and control but Mullen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Mullen tries to get to full guard but Klemperer has control of the leg. Klemperer wants to take a breather but Mullen is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Klemperer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Klemperer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Mullen is trying to get back to full guard. Klemperer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mullen defending well though. Klemperer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Klemperer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mullen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Klemperer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Klemperer lands a couple of digs. Klemperer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Klemperer scoring with some ground and pound. Mullen wants to sweep here but Klemperer controlling him for the moment. Klemperer trying to control but Mullen is working from the bottom. Mullen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Klemperer wants to improve his position but Mullen is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mullen is trying to control. Klemperer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Klemperer is looking to control Mullen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klemperer avoid being mounted? Klemperer 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. Klemperer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mullen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Klemperer! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Werner Klemperer dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mullen misses with a wild body shot. Mullen on the wrong end of a nice hook. Nice sprawl there from Mullen as Klemperer shoots in. Mullen jabs Klemperer to the body, keeping him at a distance. Klemperer checks a low kick from Mullen. Mullen swings and misses with a shot to the body and Klemperer counters with a straight right hand. Klemperer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Klemperer takes a kick to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Klemperer fails to land the takedown. Klemperer throws a right and a left that both miss. Klemperer looks to throw the jab but Mullen is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Klemperer slips under a jab. Klemperer throws a right and a left that both miss. Klemperer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Klemperer punishes Mullen's body with a nice straight punch. Mullen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Klemperer if he has to take too many more of those.
Mullen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Klemperer under the eye. A big right from Klemperer misses. Mullen throws a front kick aimed at Klemperer's knee but Klemperer avoids it well. Mullen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Klemperer rather than just go for the knockout. Mullen jabs Klemperer to the body, keeping him at a distance. Mullen avoids the body shot from Klemperer.
Klemperer misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A clash of legs there as Klemperer blocks the low kick. Mullen throws a nice inside leg kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mullen - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Klemperer swings for the body but Mullen moves out of range.
Chris Mullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Good leg kick by Mullen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mullen cracks the inside of Klemperer's front leg. Mullen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Mullen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Klemperer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Mullen misses with a hook. Klemperer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mullen. Klemperer throws a hook to the side of Mullen's head but Mullen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Klemperer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mullen. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mullen cracks the inside of Klemperer's front leg. Mullen stuffs the takedown attempt from Klemperer. Klemperer gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Werner Klemperer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mullen scores with a jab to the body. Mullen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Klemperer. Klemperer tries for a takedown but Mullen circles away easily and Mullen counters with a nice uppercut. Mullen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klemperer throws out the jab. Klemperer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mullen.
Klemperer ducks under a wild hook from Mullen.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mullen throws a leg kick but Klemperer moved away. Mullen tests Klemperer's chin there with a solid looking shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Mullen lands with a shot to the body. Mullen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Klemperer. Klemperer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Mullen feints and then cracks Klemperer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Klemperer down. Klemperer misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Mullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mullen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Klemperer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mullen circles away. Klemperer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Mullen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klemperer's guard. Mullen passes Klemperer's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Mullen passes to full mount! Mullen looking to control and managing it successfully. BOOM! Mullen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Klemperer taking shots to the head. Mullen looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mullen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Klemperer is looking to escape. Klemperer is desperately trying to improve his position but Mullen has a good base and remains in mount. Mullen looking to control but Klemperer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Klemperer is working to get back to half guard.
Mullen looking to control but Klemperer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Werner Klemperer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Klemperer wants to control but Mullen is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Klemperer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mullen controlling the position easily from mount. Mullen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Mullen trying to control but he's not successful this time. Klemperer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mullen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mullen trying to control but Klemperer is having none of it. Mullen prevents Klemperer from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Klemperer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Mullen content just to control the position here. Mullen trying to control but he's not successful this time. Klemperer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mullen controlling the position easily from mount. Mullen lands a big shot there that rocks Klemperer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mullen controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Klemperer tries to hold on but Mullen pushes him away. Klemperer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mullen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Klemperer tries to hold on but Mullen postures up. Klemperer is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mullen content just to control the position here. Klemperer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight! Chris Mullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Mullen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Mullen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leeroy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Boondocks Theme Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Wagner! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leeroy! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wagner throws a shot from downtown. Leeroy moves away and avoids it. Wagner misses the shot to the body. Leeroy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Leeroy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leeroy looks to land a left hand but Wagner moved out of range nicely. Wagner stuns Leeroy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Leeroy throws a nice inside leg kick. Wagner scores with a leg kick.
Wagner misses with a looping left. Leeroy swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Leeroy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wagner lands with a shot to the body. Leeroy throws a looping overhand right but Wagner ducks down to avoid it. Wagner lands with a straight right. Leeroy didn't see that one coming. Wagner takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leeroy. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet. Leeroy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Leeroy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wagner. Wagner obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Wagner misses and Leeroy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wagner thinking. Leeroy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wagner throws a quick inside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wagner tries to move into range but Leeroy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Wagner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leeroy as he avoids it easily. Wagner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leeroy circles away. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leeroy, right into the meat.
Wagner shoots in but Leeroy avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Leeroy throws a low kick, looking for Wagner's leg but Wagner calmly moves out of range. Wagner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Leeroy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leeroy just misses with a punch to the body.
Leeroy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wagner. Leeroy looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagner is just out of range. Leeroy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wagner. Leeroy catches Wagner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Wagner checks the leg kick. Leeroy slaps away a takedown attempt from Wagner, before circling back to the center of the mat. A good leg kick by Leeroy. Leeroy misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Leeroy lands a right hook to the body.
Leeroy gets caught napping as Wagner dives in and scores a takedown. Leeroy manages to retain guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Wagner wants to control from the top but Leeroy keeps moving. Leeroy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wagner's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Leeroy wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Leeroy will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Leeroy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wagner. Wagner swings away with a leg kick that misses. Leeroy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wagner paws at him with a jab and circles away. Wagner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leeroy is able to avoid easily. Leeroy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leeroy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Wagner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leeroy. Leeroy obviously looking to wear him down.
Leeroy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leeroy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wagner's calf. A head kick misses from Leeroy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leeroy tries to work over Wagner's front leg with a kick but Wagner checks it. Leeroy throws a leg kick which misses Wagner's front leg but catches the back leg as Wagner tries to avoid it. Leeroy tried to score with a low kick but Wagner checks it. Wagner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leeroy wants to slow Wagner down by chopping away at his legs. Leeroy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Leeroy cracks Wagner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Wagner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Leeroy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wagner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Leeroy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wagner shoots in but Leeroy avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bruce Leeroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wagner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Bruce Leeroy seems to be getting the better of the standup. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jab from Leeroy. Leeroy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wagner was well out of range. Poor timing from Leeroy. Leeroy misses with a low kick.
Leeroy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Leeroy tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from Leeroy. No joy for Wagner on that attempt. Leeroy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Wagner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leeroy. Leeroy scoring well with a low kick there.
Leeroy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Leeroy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Wagner slips a jab and a cross from Leeroy.
Wagner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Leeroy walks into a straight right hand from Wagner. Wagner moves out of range of the strikes. Leeroy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wagner tries to avoid it but Leeroy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wagner to the ground. Wagner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Leeroy leaves Wagner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wagner tried to score with a low kick but Leeroy checks it. Leeroy 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! Wagner misses with a leg kick and Leeroy counters with an inside leg kick. Leeroy thumps Wagner with a low kick. Leeroy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wagner checks a low kick from Leeroy. Leeroy misses with a looping right. Leeroy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Leeroy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Leeroy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wagner. Wagner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Leeroy throws a leg kick which misses Wagner's front leg but catches the back leg as Wagner tries to avoid it. Leeroy swings for the body but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner throws a leg kick and Leeroy counters with a thumping low kick. Leeroy swings for the body but Wagner moves out of range.
Leeroy lands a head shot. Leeroy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Nice jab there from Leeroy. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wagner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round. A slapping leg kick lands for Leeroy.
Leeroy tries to bum rush Wagner with a series of wild strikes but Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Leeroy misses with a hook. Wagner throws a half hearted mid kick. Leeroy scores with a nice right hand.
Leeroy lands a head kick!
It looks like Kurt Wagner has been cut. Leeroy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Leeroy lands a jab to Wagner's midsection. This has been an exciting period of action! Leeroy lands with a kick to the temple. Wagner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round. Leeroy thows a body shot but no joy. Wagner scores with a kick to the body.
Leeroy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wagner under the eye. Leeroy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. A telegraphed right hand from Leeroy misses the target. Leeroy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wagner under the eye. Leeroy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wagner throws a body punch but Leeroy moves out of range. Wagner takes one on the button. Wagner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A leg kick checked by Leeroy. Wagner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Leeroy darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Wagner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Some bone on bone action there as Leeroy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Wagner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wagner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leeroy blocks a head kick by Wagner.
That kick from Leeroy tenderised Wagner's leg. Wagner is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Leeroy.
Leeroy takes a swing at Wagner's ribcage but misses. Leeroy catches Wagner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Leeroy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Wagner throws a hook to the side of Leeroy's head but Leeroy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Leeroy thuds a left hand into Wagner's body. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Wagner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Wagner checks the leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Leeroy really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kurt Wagner's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Leeroy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leeroy lands a slapping body shot.
Leeroy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wagner sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wagner throws a body punch but Leeroy moves out of range. Leeroy takes a swing at Wagner's ribcage but misses. Wagner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Wagner takes a swing at Leeroy's ribcage but misses. Leeroy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Leeroy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wagner's head. Wagner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Leeroy throws a solid leg kick but Wagner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leeroy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wagner misses with a looping right. Leeroy throws out a powerful jab. A momentary lapse in concentration from Wagner enables Leeroy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wagner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Leeroy wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving. Leeroy pushes down on Wagner's leg and manages to get into half guard. Wagner is trying to control but Leeroy passes into side control!
Wagner is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Leeroy advances to mount. Leeroy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leeroy with a couple of short strikes. Wagner wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Leeroy.
Leeroy is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Wagner is in real trouble.
Leeroy misses with punches from the back. Wagner fending off the submission attempt from Leeroy. A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wagner just trying to survive but Leeroy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Leeroy dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Kurt Wagner's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Leeroy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Leeroy throws a solid leg kick but Wagner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leeroy. Leeroy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wagners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Leeroy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wagner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wagner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leeroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Wagner. Leeroy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leeroy at a distance.
Wagner takes a shot right to the bread basket. Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leeroy scores with a one two! Wagner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Wagner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leeroy counters with a lovely straight right hand! Leeroy throws a chopping leg kick but Wagner manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Leeroy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wagner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wagner tries to keep at a distance but Leeroy has taken the fight into the clinch. Wagner letting Leeroy take a breather here. A short right hand to the side of the head by Wagner.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Come on Leeroy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leeroy wants to break free but Wagner has control.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner lands a hook that snaps the head of Leeroy backwards. Wagner tries to work over Leeroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Leeroy controls the action.
Wagner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Leeroy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wagner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leeroy. Wagner tried to score with a low kick but Leeroy checks it. 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! Leeroy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Wagner lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurt Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bruce Leeroy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wagner looks for a takedown but Leeroy sprawls well. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Leeroy thows a body shot but no joy. Wagner throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Leeroy lands a head kick!
Wagner misses the shot to the body. Wagner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Leeroy thows a body shot but no joy. Wagner looks to land a left hand but Leeroy moved out of range nicely. Wagner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leeroy under the eye. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wagner is defended easily by Leeroy. A low kick from Wagner is predictable there and Leeroy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wagner's knee momentarily. Leeroy lands with a nice body kick. Leeroy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Leeroy jabs Wagner right on the nose. Wagner blinks but takes it well. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leeroy, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight! Bruce Leeroy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Leeroy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Leeroy! Bruce Leeroy is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Clem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wahoo McDaniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clem comes to the cage accompanied by Full Trucker Effect. McDaniel has chosen War Dance as his entrance music. Wahoo McDaniel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bubba Clem's chin.
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215 lbs
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214 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Clem! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Wahoo McDaniel! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Clem is looking to slow McDaniel down with leg kicks. McDaniel just misses with a punch to the body.
Clem fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDaniel checks it well. Clem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDaniel.
McDaniel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. McDaniel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clem throws a wild body kick that McDaniel sees coming a mile off. McDaniel takes a swing at Clem's ribcage but misses. Clem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Clem loads up on a big right hand but McDaniel slips the punch. Clem scores with a slapping inside leg kick. McDaniel sizes up Clem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. 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! Clem shoots in looking for a takedown but McDaniel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clem's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Clem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. A head kick from McDaniel lands but Clem takes it in his stride. Clem scores with a head kick.
Clem drops his hands momentarily and McDaniel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from McDaniel. No joy for Clem on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Clem. That's going to take a lot out of him. McDaniel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. McDaniel works Clem's body with a nice hook. Bubba Clem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Clem misses with a straight right. Clem scores with a sloppy right hand. McDaniel should have avoided that one. Clem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clem lands a body shot.
McDaniel scores with a jab.
Clem is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McDaniel catches Clem with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Clem forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wahoo McDaniel!
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