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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Parfait Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rice Gayce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
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205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Parfait Hilton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rice Gayce! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Hilton! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Parfait Hilton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerd Stenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenner has chosen Escapado - Gezeichnet as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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193 lbs
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187 cm
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Cox! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerd Stenner! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stenner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cox shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stenner napping and manages to drive through into side control! Stenner pushes Cox away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cox gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Cox controls the position. Cox has knee on belly and moves into mount. Poor strikes thrown by Cox there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cox wants to finish this one by submission but Stenner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cox. Stenner is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cox controlling his opponent. Stenner's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Cox sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Cox has control of Stenner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stenner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cox stands up from mount. Strange move. Cox takes one on the button. Cox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Gerd Stenner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the body from Stenner misses and Cox counters with a single leg into guard. Stenner didn't expect that. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stenner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenner is keeping the position for now. Stenner wants to stand and escape but Cox is having none of it. Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
David Cox has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Stenner lands with a hook. Cox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Stenner lands a left and a right that send Cox crashing to the mat, dazed. Stenner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cox is rocked! Stenner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cox. Oh Cox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Stenner is trying to break the clinch but Cox has him pressed against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stenner breaks the clinch.
Stenner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Stenner looks gassed! Stenner cracks Cox with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Cox falls to his knees and Stenner doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerd Stenner! Our winner, Gerd Stenner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Jay Medway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Loyack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Jay Medway had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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223 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Jay Medway! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerard Loyack ! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Medway paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. The crowd cheers as Loyack lands an impressive looking overhand right. Medway doesn't seem phased though. Loyack lands a lovely overhand right. Medway throws a poor cross that misses
and Loyack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Loyack swings away with a leg kick that misses. Medway fails in his attempt to clinch. Medway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Medway lands a leg kick that knocks Loyack off balance momentarily. Loyack blocks a head kick by Medway.
Loyack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Medway. Medway leaves Loyack with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Medway tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Loyack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Loyack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Medway swivels and escapes. Loyack tries to score a power double leg takedown but Medway sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Loyack somewhat. Jay Jay Medway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Loyack . Loyack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Medway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Loyack tries to score with a low kick but Medway moves his leg out of the way. Loyack throws a sloppy head kick and Medway moves out of range easily. Medway misses with a low kick. A big right from Loyack misses. Loyack tries to clinch up but Medway circles away and keeps his distance. Jay Jay Medway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Loyack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Medway moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Medway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Loyack rushes Medway and presses him up against the cage. Medway misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Loyack dodges an elbow strike from Medway.
Medway throws an elbow that misses.
Loyack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Loyack blocks the elbow strike.
Medway misses with an elbow strike.
A short left from Loyack . Loyack successfully pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Loyack can do anything to dispel that myth. Medway stops Loyack from standing up. Medway trying to stand up but can't free himself from Loyack 's guard. Loyack wants to stand up but Medway is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jay Jay Medway wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Medway slaps away a takedown attempt from Loyack , before circling back to the center of the mat. Medway tries to clinch but Loyack moves out of range. Medway moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Loyack avoids the elbow strike from Medway, against the cage.
Loyack is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Medway is keeping busy. Medway pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Loyack dominated that round. That's time! Medway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Loyack will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Loyack swinging wildly here.
Medway motions for Loyack to come forward. Medway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Medway walks into a stiff left hand from Loyack . Loyack shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Loyack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loyack drives through and clinches with Medway against the cage.
Loyack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medway has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Loyack dodges an elbow strike from Medway.
Loyack blocks the elbow strike.
Loyack tries to break free but Medway pushes him back against the cage. Loyack manages to break the clinch.
Medway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gerard Loyack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Loyack scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Still in half guard, Loyack seems content to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gerard Loyack wasn't active enough on the ground. Loyack throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Medway's waist but Medway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Loyack off to one side. Jay Jay Medway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Loyack .
That's two minutes gone in the round. Loyack misses with a few strikes there.
Medway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Loyack scores with a jab. Medway acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Loyack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Medway slips a straight right by Loyack . Loyack rushes Medway and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Loyack wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Medway creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Medway throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Medway throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Medway creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Medway pushes off an throws an elbow but Loyack leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Medway throws an elbow but misses. Medway looks to throw an elbow but misses. Loyack fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Medway just misses with a elbow thrown towards Loyack 's brow. Medway creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Medway creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A frustrated look appears on Loyack 's face as he tries to break the clinch. Medway pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Medway misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Medway just misses with a elbow thrown towards Loyack 's brow. Loyack tries a body shot but Medway blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Loyack blocks an elbow strike. Medway throws an elbow but it misses.
Loyack avoids the elbow strike from Medway, against the cage.
Loyack blocks an elbow strike. Medway pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Loyack has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. With the fighters up against the cage, Medway throws an elbow but misses. Loyack dodges an elbow strike from Medway.
Loyack is working for takedown but Medway is calmly controlling the position for now. A frustrated look appears on Loyack 's face as he tries to break the clinch. Loyack can't break the clinch.
Loyack wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Loyack avoids the elbow strike from Medway, against the cage.
Loyack blocks an elbow strike. 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! Loyack wants to get back to striking at distance but Medway won't allow it.
Medway throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Loyack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A left and a right from Loyack both land. Nice combination. Medway tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Medway blocks the leg kick.
Loyack tried to score with a low kick but Medway checks it. Loyack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Loyack fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Medway keeps the fight on the outside. Medway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loyack . Loyack wants to clinch up but Medway keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Medway throws a big shot that misses. Medway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loyack tries to clinch but Medway is having none of it. Medway scores with a head kick. Loyack tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Medway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Medway fails in his attempt to clinch. Loyack throws a push kick but Medway slaps the foot to one side. A head kick misses from Loyack .
That's two minutes gone in the round. Loyack changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Medway looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Loyack tries to stand but Medway is controlling his head. Loyack stands up and beckons Medway to his feet. Loyack is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Medway's half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Loyack tries to stand but can't do so whilst Medway controls his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Loyack prevents Medway from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Loyack controlling the action here. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gerard Loyack has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Medway lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Loyack connects with a single shot there. Medway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Medway is looking to clinch but Loyack is avoiding it.
Loyack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loyack wants to slow Medway down by chopping away at his legs. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Loyack paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Loyack moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Gerard Loyack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Loyack winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard Loyack !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to my Nightmare. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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171 lbs
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184 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Hernandez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Douglas Santana! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hernandez rushes Santana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Hernandez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santana avoids it. Santana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short left from Santana. Santana blocks an elbow strike from Hernandez.
Hernandez looks to throw an elbow but misses. Hernandez pulls guard successfully.
Santana sitting in guard, not really doing much. Santana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Santana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Santana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Santana tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard. Hernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Santana trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom. Santana stands up from guard. Let's bang! Hernandez misses the jab. Santana misses the shot to the body. Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santana.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Santana. Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hernandez throws a front kick aimed at Santana's knee but Santana avoids it well. Hector Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Santana scores with a head kick. Hernandez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Hernandez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Santana's head.
It looks like Douglas Santana has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Santana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away. Hernandez throws a head kick that misses. Santana gets tackled into the cage by Hernandez. Hernandez maintains the clinch. Santana tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Santana back against the cage. Santana lands with a right to the head. Santana lands a hook that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards. Hernandez looking to stall.
Hernandez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santana blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee calls for Hernandez to work.
Hernandez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santana blocks an elbow strike from Hernandez.
Hernandez has Santana pressed against the cage.
Santana goes for a takedown attempt but Hernandez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Whack! Hernandez lands a heavy head kick that drops Santana. The ref tackles Hernandez to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Santana was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hector Hernandez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taai Taai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taai's entrance music is Snoop. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying McGarrity's choice of entrance music: Payback-Slayer. 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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260 lbs
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246 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taai Taai! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kearney McGarrity! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Taai tries to clinch but McGarrity is having none of it. Taai throws a head kick but McGarrity moves out of range.
McGarrity gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGarrity takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Taai misses with a knee strike.
McGarrity softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Taai stops a takedown attempt from McGarrity.
Taai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGarrity has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGarrity gets through Taai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. McGarrity takes a knee to the side of the body. Taai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGarrity blocks a body shot from Taai. Taai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGarrity avoids it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McGarrity changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGarrity misses with a low kick as Taai jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Taai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. McGarrity dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taai. That did some damage! McGarrity throws a half hearted mid kick. McGarrity scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. McGarrity misses with a looping left. Taai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taai is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! McGarrity steps in with a hook that catches Taai right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! McGarrity follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Taai looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kearney McGarrity!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Luc Boivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cook might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cormega - built for this. Luc Boivers has chosen killing in the name of as his entrance music. Chris Cook could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dominick Luc Boivers's chin.
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312 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Cook! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominick Luc Boivers! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Luc Boivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Luc Boivers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luc Boivers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cook.
Luc Boivers takes one on the button. Cook falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luc Boivers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cook lands with an overhand left. Luc Boivers misses the jab. Luc Boivers misses with a few strikes there.
Luc Boivers moves away from the strike by Cook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A big right from Luc Boivers misses. Cook swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Luc Boivers to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Chris Cook has been cut. Cook lands with a hook. Luc Boivers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Luc Boivers throws a body punch but Cook moves out of range. Chris Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Luc Boivers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cook. Luc Boivers scores with a nice head shot. Cook jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cook walks into a stiff left hand from Luc Boivers.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cook avoids the body shot from Luc Boivers.
Luc Boivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luc Boivers.
Luc Boivers misses with a hook. Luc Boivers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Cook works Luc Boivers's body with a nice hook. Luc Boivers throws an overhand right that lands on Cook's shoulder, as Cook tries to avoid the shot. Luc Boivers connects with the punch. Cook thows a body shot but no joy. Luc Boivers moves out of range of the strikes. A big left from Cook misses. Luc Boivers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cook. Cook swinging wildly here.
Luc Boivers throws a poor cross that misses
and Cook counters with a nice right hand that sends Luc Boivers toppling to the canvas! Luc Boivers scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cook finish him?!
Luc Boivers is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Cook fakes the body blow, causing Luc Boivers to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Luc Boivers goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Cook!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Colbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Colbert! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Baratheon! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Colbert throws an overhand right that lands on Baratheon's shoulder, as Baratheon tries to avoid the shot. Colbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baratheon sees it coming and avoids it easily. Colbert buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baratheon avoids a kick to the body.
Colbert fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baratheon, pushing him back against the cage. Colbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Baratheon swings wildly with an uppercut but Colbert uses good head movement to avoid it. Colbert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colbert lands a hook that snaps the head of Baratheon backwards. Baratheon wants the takedown. Colbert is fighting it off but Baratheon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Colbert's guard against the cage. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Colbert is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Baratheon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colbert swivels though and keeps the full guard. Colbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Colbert is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. 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! Colbert tries to pass to full mount but Baratheon defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baratheon works his way to full guard. Good work. Colbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Baratheon is retaining full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Colbert is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baratheon wants to sweep here but Colbert controlling him for the moment. Colbert scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Baratheon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Colbert throws a strike but Baratheon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Baratheon tries to free his leg and advance position but Colbert is retaining full guard. Colbert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Colbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Baratheon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Colbert is trying to control the position but Baratheon postures up. Baratheon with a nice head shot there. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Colbert pulls Baratheon in close to his closed guard and prevents Baratheon from doing any damage or advancing position. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Colbert trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cain Colbert just wasn't active enough. Colbert tries to close the distance and clinch but Baratheon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Colbert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Colbert looks to land a left hand but Baratheon moved out of range nicely. Baratheon checks a low kick from Colbert.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baratheon lands a nice shot that snaps Colbert's head back.
Baratheon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baratheon lands a decent elbow from side control. Baratheon is looking to take a break and control but Colbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Colbert is trying to improve his position. Colbert takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
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! Colbert is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Check out the look on Baratheon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Baratheon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Colbert tries to buck Baratheon off but Baratheon is having none of it. Baratheon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Colbert is looking for a sweep. Colbert sneaks back into half guard. Baratheon wants to take a breather but Colbert is having none of it. Baratheon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Baratheon winds up and cracks Colbert with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Colbert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Baratheon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Baratheon prevents Colbert from improving his position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Colbert is positioning himself well to prevent Baratheon advancing to mount. Baratheon moves nicely into side control. Colbert is trying to control Baratheon's posture but Baratheon avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Baratheon dominated that round. That's time! Colbert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baratheon wants to clinch up but Colbert keeps it at a distance. Baratheon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Baratheon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Colbert's head. Colbert moves into full guard.
Baratheon is fighting to break Colbert's control of his arms but Colbert is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Colbert working a defensive guard here.
Baratheon passes into half guard. Colbert moves into full guard.
Baratheon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Baratheon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Colbert's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baratheon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Baratheon connects with a couple of short punches. Colbert trying to keep a closed guard but Baratheon is proving a slippery customer.
Colbert is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baratheon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Colbert wants to sweep here but Baratheon controlling him for the moment. Baratheon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Colbert working a defensive guard here.
Baratheon postures up in Colbert's guard and throws a big left but Colbert blocks it. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Colbert is trying to control the position but Baratheon postures up. Baratheon lands a couple of digs. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baratheon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Colbert has Baratheon pulled in close to control his posture. Colbert preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Baratheon is looking to work some ground and pound but Colbert has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Colbert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baratheon pushing down on Colbert's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Colbert wants to control but Baratheon is keeping busy and won't allow it. Baratheon wants to take a breather but Colbert is having none of it. Baratheon not landing any meaningful shots this time. Baratheon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Baratheon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Colbert defending well though. Baratheon wants to pass to mount but Colbert is defending the position. Colbert trying to control from the bottom.
Colbert won't allow Baratheon to pass to mount. Colbert trying to control here.
Colbert is staying active underneath Baratheon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Colbert wants to get back to full guard. Colbert wants to control but Baratheon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Colbert slips under a jab. Colbert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baratheon. Colbert connects with a single shot there. Baratheon lands with a shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The fighters circling - Baratheon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Colbert fails to land with a series of punches.
Colbert ducks under a wild hook from Baratheon. Baratheon tests Colbert's chin there with a solid looking shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Colbert looks to land a right hand but Baratheon moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Baratheon. Baratheon moves in looking to clinch but Colbert pushes him off. Colbert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robert Baratheon seems to be getting the better of the standup. Colbert looks to land a right hand but Baratheon moved out of range. Colbert fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Baratheon throws a jab but it's blocked by Colbert. A swing and a miss from Colbert. Colbert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baratheon cracks Colbert with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Baratheon throws a body punch but Colbert moves out of range. Colbert works Baratheon's body with a nice hook. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! That kick from Colbert tenderised Baratheon's leg. Baratheon is trying to keep his angry face on. Baratheon misses with a straight right. Baratheon slips a jab from Colbert. Colbert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baratheon. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Baratheon 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Colbert looks to land a right hand but Baratheon moved out of range. Colbert misses with a straight right. A swing and a miss from Colbert. Nice straight punches there by Baratheon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baratheon. Colbert lands with a straight right. Baratheon didn't see that one coming. Baratheon misses with a wild body shot. Colbert misses with an uppercut. Baratheon saw that one coming. Robert Baratheon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baratheon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Baratheon lands an overhand right. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Baratheon moves out of range as Colbert strikes. A bone on bone clash there as Baratheon blocks the leg kick.
Baratheon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colbert was well out of range. Poor timing from Baratheon. Baratheon throws a hook to the side of Colbert's head but Colbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Colbert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Colbert takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Colbert shoots in looking for a takedown. Baratheon tries to sprawl out of it but Colbert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baratheon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Colbert misses the jab. Colbert connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baratheon momentarily.
Colbert drops his hands momentarily and Baratheon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Baratheon misses with a wild body shot. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baratheon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Colbert has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Colbert and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Baratheon dives in and scores a takedown into Colbert's guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Baratheon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Colbert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Baratheon forces his way into half guard. Colbert tries to get to full guard but Baratheon has control of the leg. Baratheon wants to take a breather but Colbert is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Colbert has hold of Baratheon's hands but Baratheon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Robert Baratheon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Baratheon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Colbert wants to control but Baratheon is keeping busy.
Baratheon is looking to advance position but Colbert won't allow it. Baratheon slows the pace down in half guard.
Robert Baratheon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Baratheon ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Colbert tries to clinch there but Baratheon circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Colbert shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baratheon but Baratheon pushes him off and we're back to square one. Colbert gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Colbert misses with a body shot.
Colbert fails to land with a series of punches.
Baratheon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Colbert throws the kick towards the body but Baratheon avoids it. Baratheon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Baratheon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Baratheon tries to advance to mount but can't. Colbert is trying to get back to half guard. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Cain Colbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Colbert is looking to reverse the position. Baratheon working away. 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! Colbert tries to get back to half guard but can't. Colbert struggling a bit here. Baratheon has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Baratheon tries to advance to mount but can't. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Baratheon controlling from side mount. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Colbert lands a head shot. Colbert throws a wild body kick that Baratheon sees coming a mile off.
And that's the end of the fight! Robert Baratheon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Baratheon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Baratheon!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armin Merkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jagdish Rangarajan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merkel's entrance music is War Is My Destiny. A fine choice. Armin Merkel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jagdish Rangarajan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Armin Merkel! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jagdish Rangarajan! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rangarajan tries to land a body kick and Merkel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Jagdish Rangarajan has been cut. Rangarajan throws a looping overhand right but Merkel ducks down to avoid it. Merkel misses with a body shot
and Rangarajan counters with a low kick, right behind Merkel 's knee. Rangarajan cracks Merkel with a right hand to the side of the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Rangarajan tries to score with a low kick but Merkel moves his leg out of the way. Rangarajan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Merkel checks it well. A swing and a miss from Merkel. Merkel takes a swing at Rangarajan's ribcage but misses. A low kick from Merkel is predictable there enabling Rangarajan to counter with a crisp jab. Rangarajan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Armin Merkel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Merkel on the wrong end of a nice hook. Rangarajan throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Merkel tries to clinch up but Rangarajan circles away and keeps his distance. Merkel throws a head kick that misses and Rangarajan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merkel's knee momentarily. Rangarajan staying out of range there. Some bone on bone action there as Merkel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Rangarajan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Merkel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Rangarajan throws a front kick aimed at Merkel's knee but Merkel avoids it well. Merkel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rangarajan, pushing him back against the cage. Merkel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Merkel has a couple of punches blocked by Rangarajan.
Rangarajan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rangarajan prevents a body shot from Merkel.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rangarajan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Rangarajan receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Rangarajan breaks from the clinch.
Rangarajan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Merkel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Merkel slips under a jab from Rangarajan. Merkel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rangarajan was well out of range. Poor timing from Merkel.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Merkel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rangarajan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rangarajan moves out of range as Merkel strikes. Rangarajan misses the jab. Rangarajan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Merkel. Rangarajan thumps Merkel with a low kick. Rangarajan misses with a hook. Merkel ducked under it nicely. Rangarajan looks for the body kick but Merkel saw that one coming. Merkel throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rangarajan tries to land a front kick but Merkel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Rangarajan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Merkel's sensitive parts. Merkel misses with a hook to the body
and Rangarajan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Merkel takes one on the button.
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! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rangarajan, right into the meat.
Merkel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Merkel is breathing heavily. A solid leg kick lands there for Rangarajan.
Rangarajan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Merkel's sensitive parts. Rangarajan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Merkel if he has to take too many more of those.
Merkel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rangarajan. Oooooh!!! Rangarajan has knocked Merkel down with a huge combo! Rangarajan steps away and waves a wobbly Merkel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Merkel is rocked!
It looks like Armin Merkel has been cut. BAM! Rangarajan delivers a spinning backfist that drops Merkel like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jagdish Rangarajan! Jagdish Rangarajan is the new super heavyweight champion!
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