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VFC 70: Kerns vs. Topps PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Holly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holly's entrance music is Gotham Road - On My Way. A fine choice. Thompson has chosen Ambitionz Az a Rida as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Holly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Thompson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thompson trying to control the position but Holly is working away.
Thompson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Thompson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Holly down.
Holly avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thompson.
Thompson trying to control the position but Holly is working away.
An elbow from Thompson crashes against the mat.
Thompson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Holly is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it.
Thompson throws an elbow but Holly slips to the side and avoids it well.
Holly takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Holly is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holly is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson throwing strikes but Holly manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Holly stands up.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Holly.
Holly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like David Thompson has been cut.
Holly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thompson.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holly.
Holly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thompson.
Holly throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holly as he jumps to the side.
Hank Holly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Holly.
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thompson showed some decent athleticism there.
Holly is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Holly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
Thompson throwing shots but Holly is blocking nicely.
Thompson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holly is controlling Thompson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holly is trying to get back to full guard.
Holly tries to kick Thompson off but Thompson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Holly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holly tries to get out of the position.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A big left from Holly misses.
Holly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
Holly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holly stalks Thompson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thompson's face. Thompson staggers backwards, shaken.
Holly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Holly stuffs the takedown attempt from Thompson. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thompson looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Holly is avoiding damage well.
Thompson trying to control the position but Holly is working away.
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.
Holly isn't going anywhere.
Holly's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holly takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thompson scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson trying to control the action but Holly is working from the bottom.
Thompson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Holly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Thompson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson looks for a takedown but Holly sprawls well.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holly just misses with a punch to the body.
Holly doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Holly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
No joy there for Holly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
Hank Holly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holly.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holly's waist but Holly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holly defends it nicely.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Holly shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Holly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson misses with a takedown
and Holly holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Holly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson looking for a takedown.
Holly gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Holly.
Holly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holly gets underhooks to prevent Thompson's takedown attempt.
Holly is pressed up against the cage. Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holly down to the mat. Holly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Holly.
Holly has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Holly lands a shoulder strike.
Holly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holly scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holly.
Still in the clinch, Holly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holly dodges an elbow strike from Thompson.
A short uppercut from Holly.
Holly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson tries to score a body lock takedown but Holly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holly has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Holly as Thompson tries to tie him up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holly.
Thompson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Holly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Holly scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Holly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thompson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Holly!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Holly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Holly to counter with a crisp jab.
Holly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holly throws out a powerful jab.
Holly scores with a jab to the body.
Holly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Holly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for Thompson with that takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Holly finds it's target.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
A left lands for Holly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Holly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holly stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thompson shoots in for a double leg but Holly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thompson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Holly.
Holly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hank Holly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holly pushes Thompson off looking to stand but Thompson dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Holly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Thompson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Holly looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Holly misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson shoots in for a double leg but Holly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thompson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thompson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Holly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holly wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holly pulls Thompson in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson landing some decent shots from guard.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Holly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters circling - Holly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson slips a straight right by Holly.
Hank Holly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson shoots and misses
and Holly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson postures up in Holly's guard and throws a big left but Holly blocks it.
Holly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard.
Holly trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson controls Holly momentarily but Holly frees himself.
Thompson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holly lands an uppercut.
Holly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holly lands a slapping body shot.
Holly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hank Holly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Thompson.
Thompson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot by Holly.
Holly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holly.
Holly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Holly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holly prevents a takedown attempt there.
Holly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holly scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short left from Holly.
Holly prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice left hand lands by Holly.
Holly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thompson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holly.
A shot in the inside from Holly.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holly scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Holly.
Holly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson is working for takedown but Holly is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Holly.
Holly scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Holly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Holly slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Holly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holly, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Holly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tourette Syndrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Hargh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hargh has chosen Dominant view as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tourette Syndrome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Hargh !
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syndrome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Syndrome misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hargh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hargh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hargh lands in his opponent's guard.
Syndrome has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hargh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hargh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hargh sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Syndrome is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hargh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Syndrome has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hargh tries to advance to mount but Syndrome denies him.
Hargh throws an elbow but Syndrome slips to the side and avoids it well.
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.
Syndrome is looking to reverse the position.
Hargh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Syndrome prevents Hargh from moving into mount.
Syndrome gets back to half guard.
Hargh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Syndrome knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Syndrome gets back to full guard.
Hargh forces his way into half guard.
Hargh is working for a kimura but Syndrome is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome wants to control but Hargh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hargh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hargh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Syndrome is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hargh 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hargh 's back!
Syndrome is looking for the choke from the back position but Hargh is controlling his hands well.
Syndrome is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Syndrome is breathing heavily.
Hargh is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hargh trying to control the hands but Syndrome breaks the grip.
Hargh is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Syndrome is staying active.
Hargh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Syndrome kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hargh is trying to break free.
Syndrome is trying to stick to Hargh 's back but Hargh is turning into Syndrome. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Syndrome's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hargh .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Syndrome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Syndrome throws a jab when Hargh was well out of range.
Syndrome misses with a looping left.
Syndrome throws a nice looking combination but Hargh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hargh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndrome.
Hargh feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hargh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hargh lands a nice forearm strike.
Hargh tries for a kimura but Syndrome is defending well.
Syndrome is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Hargh dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Syndrome lands a jab-cross combination.
Syndrome misses with a double jab.
Hargh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Syndrome circles away.
Some wild striking there from Hargh .
Hargh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Syndrome's guard.
Hargh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hargh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Syndrome is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hargh looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Syndrome is avoiding damage well.
Hargh is breathing heavily.
Hargh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Syndrome knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hargh working away.
Syndrome sneaks back into half guard.
Hargh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Syndrome defends it well.
Hargh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Syndrome is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hargh pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Syndrome is concentrating on defense, preventing Hargh from advancing position.
Syndrome makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Syndrome.
Syndrome is trying to control the position but Hargh postures up.
Hargh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Syndrome looking for a sweep. Not yet Syndrome, not yet.
Hargh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Syndrome works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hargh is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Syndrome has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hargh is looking to defend but Syndrome has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hargh ! Syndrome pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hargh taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tourette Syndrome!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Gram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gram comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Cohen has chosen Season in the Abyss as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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178 lbs
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Gram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Cohen!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gram looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gram moves in looking to clinch but Cohen pushes him off.
Cohen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gram checks a leg kick.
Cohen tries for a takedown but Gram sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cohen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gram counters with a solid body kick.
Cohen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gram finds it's way round the side to connect with Cohen's head.
Cohen misses with a takedown attempt
and Gram holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnny Gram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence Cohen.
Gram working Cohen over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gram.
Cohen looks gassed!
Gram lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Lawrence Cohen has been cut.
Cohen takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gram throws an elbow but misses.
Gram creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cohen's defenses.
Gram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gram tries a knee to the head but Cohen blocks it.
Gram just leaning against Cohen, taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gram just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cohen's brow.
Cohen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gram slows down the pace here.
Gram using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cohen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Gram scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gram pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gram throws an elbow but misses.
Gram lands an elbow just above Cohen 's eye.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gram lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gram creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cohen's defenses.
Gram is pressed up against the cage. Cohen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gram down to the mat. Gram avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cohen with a poor takedown
and Gram counters with a series of strikes. Cohen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gram tries to clinch but Cohen moves away
and Cohen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cohen stops Gram from getting back to his feet.
Cohen wants to pass to mount but Gram is defending the position.
Cohen is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gram wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cohen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cohen prevents Gram from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cohen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gram to the mat! Gram manages to get full guard.
Gram kicks Cohen off and gets to his feet.
Cohen swats away the attempt to clinch by Gram.
Cohen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gram catches Cohen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cohen has his takedown stuffed
and Gram counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Gram dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lawrence Cohen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cohen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gram is trying to get back to his feet.
Cohen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gram tries to buck Cohen off but he can't manage it.
Cohen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gram turns into him and now he's in Cohen's guard.
Cohen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gram has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen wants to control but Gram is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cohen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gram is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cohen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gram passes into side control, despite Cohen's attempt to control the position.
Gram cracks Cohen with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cohen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gram's best efforts.
Gram not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cohen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gram pulls his head out easily.
Gram thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cohen's head.
Cohen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gram thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cohen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes 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. Gram connects with a nice short shot to Cohen's temple.
Gram is nestled in close to Cohen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cohen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cohen keeping moving, preventing Gram from controlling successfully.
Cohen controlling Gram's posture.
Cohen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cohen is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gram cracks Cohen with a solid left hand.
Cohen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gram has passed into half guard!
Gram works his way into full mount!
Gram is landing with some decent strikes but Cohen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Gram dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lawrence Cohen's cut.
That's time! Gram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gram closes the distance but Cohen moves to the side
and Cohen moves into the clinch.
Gram prevents the takedown attempt.
Cohen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gram just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gram obliges.
Cohen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gram lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cohen backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gram creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cohen's defenses.
Gram lands a nice elbow.
Gram lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gram slows down the pace here.
Gram pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cohen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gram lands a right hand.
Gram gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gram comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Gram.
Gram lands a damaging elbow.
Gram lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnny Gram has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gram comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gram manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gram lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gram lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cohen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnny Gram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence Cohen.
Gram is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gram lands an elbow just above Cohen 's eye.
That has opened up Lawrence Cohen's cut even more.
Cohen blocks the elbow strike.
Gram landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gram utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cohen takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gram missing with knees to the body.
Gram utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gram.
Gram lands a damaging elbow.
Gram gets underhooks to prevent Cohen's takedown attempt.
Gram stalls.
Gram landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gram.
Gram lands a damaging elbow.
Cohen blocks an elbow strike.
Gram lands an elbow inside.
Come on Gram - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cohen takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gram.
Cohen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gram fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gram keeps Cohen at a distance using the push kick.
Gram tries to clinch up
and Cohen counters with a takedown into side control.
Gram throws Cohen to one side and escapes!
Gram tries to clinch but Cohen is having none of it.
Johnny Gram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gram has Cohen up against the cage in a clinch.
Cohen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gram is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cohen dodges an elbow strike from Gram.
Cohen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gram just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gram pushes off an throws an elbow but Cohen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gram misses with a knee strike.
Cohen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gram working Cohen over with knees to the body.
Lawrence Cohen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gram lands a nice elbow.
Cohen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cohen goes for a takedown attempt but Gram pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Gram showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gram, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Gram!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viraj Mithani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Everson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viraj Mithani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rusty Everson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rusty Everson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Everson shoots in and bounces Mithani off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mithani looking for a sweep. Not yet Mithani, not yet.
Everson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Everson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Everson trying to control but Mithani is working from the bottom.
Mithani trying to keep a closed guard but Everson is proving a slippery customer.
Everson throws a big right hand that misses.
Everson throws a big right hand that misses.
Everson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Everson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Everson preventing the sweep.
Everson postures up.
Mithani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Everson misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithani gets caught flat footed, as Everson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mithani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Everson's guard.
Everson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Everson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mithani manages to get himself to full guard.
Mithani trying to control the position.
Everson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Everson scoring with some ground and pound.
Mithani kicks Everson off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mithani staying out of range there.
Everson missing with a left hand there. Mithani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mithani slips under a jab from Everson.
Everson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mithani defends it nicely.
Everson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mithani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Everson gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Everson is looking to take a break and control but Mithani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everson cracks Mithani with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mithani struggling a bit here.
Mithani parries the strikes from Everson easily there. Everson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mithani to escape.
Mithani tries to buck Everson off but Everson is having none of it.
Everson cracks Mithani with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Everson scoring with punches from side control.
Mithani is pushing Everson's head away, looking to escape. Everson manages to hold on to the position though.
Mithani tries to buck Everson off but Everson is having none of it.
Everson cracks Mithani with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mithani is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Everson working the ground and pound.
Mithani is looking to regain half guard here but Everson keeps moving and retains side control.
Mithani is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everson trying to control the action but Mithani is working from the bottom.
Everson working the ground and pound.
Mithani is looking for a sweep.
Everson lands some shots froms side control.
Mithani takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Everson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mithani keeps working.
Everson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mithani takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mithani gets back to half guard.
Everson thows a huge punch but Mithani dodges it nicely.
Mithani trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Everson dominated that round.
That's time! Mithani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Everson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Everson showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mithani is looking to improve his position.
Everson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Everson trying to control from half guard but Mithani is working away.
Mithani trying to control from the bottom.
Everson looks to land a strike but Mithani avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mithani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mithani manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Everson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mithani is one step ahead there.
Everson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Everson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mithani is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Everson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mithani stopping the sweep attempt from Everson.
Everson trying to control the position here.
Everson trying to keep a closed guard but Mithani is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mithani misses with a body shot.
Everson ducks under a wild hook from Mithani.
Everson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Mithani.
Everson shoots in but no luck this time.
Everson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Everson.
Mithani is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everson lands an elbow.
Rusty Everson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Everson is working Mithani over with some ground and pound from side control.
Everson working the body and head with strikes.
Mithani on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Everson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Everson tries to score with some ground and pound. Mithani controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mithani tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Everson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Everson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mithani takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Everson is looking to take a break and control but Mithani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Everson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Everson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Everson scoring with punches from side control.
Mithani is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Everson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Everson looks to land a left hand but Mithani moved out of range nicely.
A leg kick checked by Mithani.
Mithani moves out of range as Everson strikes.
Everson misses with a hook. Mithani ducked under it nicely.
Everson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mithani but Mithani pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Everson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mithani is looking to escape.
Mithani is looking to control Everson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mithani avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithani is looking for a sweep. Everson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Everson winds up and cracks Mithani with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Everson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Everson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Everson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mithani is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Everson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Everson's back!
Mithani doesn't have the hooks in and Everson manages to turn into his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Everson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Everson working some strikes from top position.
Everson wants to pass the guard but Mithani is keeping the position.
Everson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Everson postures up and lands a big shot to Mithani's brow.
Everson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mithani's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mithani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mithani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Everson won't allow Mithani to sweep him here.
Everson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mithani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Everson.
Mithani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mithani leaves Everson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mithani misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Mithani - just one landing.
Everson lands with a hook. Mithani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mithani throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Viraj Mithani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mithani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mithani lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Everson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Everson scoring with punches and elbows.
Everson wants to control but Mithani is keeping him busy.
Everson looks up at the clock and then as Mithani takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Everson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mithani takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Everson cracks Mithani with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mithani tries to bench press Everson off him but Everson keeps the position.
Everson is staying tight to Mithani's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mithani takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mithani tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Everson scoring with punches and elbows.
Rusty Everson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Everson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mithani tries to bench press Everson off him but Everson keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty Everson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Everson 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Everson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jenever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetsov comes to the cage accompanied by National Anthem of Russia. Alexei Kuznetsov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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195 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Jenever!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenever shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jenever steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Jenever shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kuznetsov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jenever is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuznetsov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet but Jenever drags him back down.
Jenever scores with punches from side control.
Jenever throws a strike aimed at the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenever misses with the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet.
Jenever wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping him busy.
Jenever working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jenever in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kuznetsov parries the strikes from Jenever easily there. Jenever is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kuznetsov to escape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jenever slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Jenever pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range and Jenever settles back down.
Jenever fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Jenever saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jenever displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenever connects with a right hand. Kuznetsov shakes it off.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov thuds his right hand into Jenever's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Tom Jenever has been cut.
Jenever moves out of range of the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Jenever moves out of range.
Jenever staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenever.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Jenever scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jenever in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet.
Jenever has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuznetsov seems a little lost for a moment, as Jenever dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Jenever seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jenever working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jenever tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jenever has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov regains half guard, as Jenever was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jenever dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Jenever'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.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jenever tries to move into range but Kuznetsov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Jenever moves away and avoids it.
Jenever keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Jenever takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jenever slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Jenever! Kuznetsov dives in looking to finish! Jenever is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Kuznetsov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Loose Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is White Zombie - Electric Head Pt. 1. Loose Cannon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Empire State of Mind. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Loose Cannon!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loose Cannon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loose Cannon misses with a series of wild punches.
Loose Cannon looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Loose Cannon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Loose Cannon tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Loose Cannon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loose Cannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Loose Cannon.
Loose Cannon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Loose Cannon missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mason sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Loose Cannon to the ground! Mason dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Nate Loose Cannon has been cut.
Mason wants to finish this one by submission but Loose Cannon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mason.
Mason has hold of Loose Cannon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Loose Cannon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mason throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loose Cannon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Loose Cannon tries to hold on but Mason pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Loose Cannon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mason wants to finish this one by submission but Loose Cannon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mason.
Loose Cannon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Loose Cannon tries to hold on but Mason postures up.
Loose Cannon wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Loose Cannon is working to get back to half guard.
Mason working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Loose Cannon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Loose Cannon blocking the ground and pound.
Loose Cannon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loose Cannon keeps working.
Loose Cannon controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason prevents Loose Cannon from standing back up.
Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Loose Cannon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Loose Cannon tries to get to full guard but Mason has control of the leg.
Loose Cannon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Loose Cannon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Loose Cannon is concentrating on defense, preventing Mason from advancing position.
Loose Cannon wants to get back to full guard.
Mason is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loose Cannon has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loose Cannon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mason is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Loose Cannon swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Mason slips a straight right by Loose Cannon.
Nate Loose Cannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loose Cannon.
Loose Cannon scores with a sloppy right hand. Mason should have avoided that one.
Loose Cannon scores with a decent looking hook.
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 Jay Mason will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nate Loose Cannon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Loose Cannon throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Jay Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loose Cannon misses with a body shot.
Mason has closed the distance and engaged Loose Cannon in a clinch.
Mason effectively controlling the action here.
Loose Cannon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Loose Cannon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Loose Cannon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Loose Cannon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mason scores a nice knee to the body.
Loose Cannon is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.
Mason keeps control of Loose Cannon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Loose Cannon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Loose Cannon is trying to break the clinch but Mason is controlling him.
Loose Cannon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mason connects with a knee to the head.
Loose Cannon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
Loose Cannon wants to break free but Mason has control.
Mason scores with a knee to the head.
Loose Cannon tries to break the clinch but Mason is controlling the position.
Loose Cannon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Loose Cannon tries to break the clinch but Mason is controlling the position.
Loose Cannon is trying to force a seperation but Mason has the dominant position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mason.
Mason gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mason unloads a knee to the mid-section. Loose Cannon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Loose Cannon is breathing heavily.
Mason creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Loose Cannon's defenses.
Loose Cannon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mason gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Nate Loose Cannon's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loose Cannon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees to the body from Mason.
Mason lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mason unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mason slows down the pace here.
Mason scores with a knee to the head.
Mason is trying to stall.
Mason lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mason scores with a knee to the head.
The cut above Nate Loose Cannon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loose Cannon's elbow.
Loose Cannon wants to get back to striking at distance but Mason won't allow it.
Loose Cannon working hard to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Mason.
Mason using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mason lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mason scores a nice knee to the body.
Mason lands an elbow that stopped Loose Cannon in his tracks for a moment.
Mason landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mason gets an overhook and lands an elbow 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!
Mason controlling the action here for a moment.
Loose Cannon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mason is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loose Cannon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Loose Cannon is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.
Mason lands a left hand.
Loose Cannon is trying to break the clinch but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
Mason with a knee to the head.
Loose Cannon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mason is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Loose Cannon is keeping busy.
Mason with a knee to the head.
Nate Loose Cannon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mason lands an elbow that stopped Loose Cannon in his tracks for a moment.
Mason landing knees to the body.
Loose Cannon letting Mason take a breather here.
A frustrated look appears on Loose Cannon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mason with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mason utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Loose Cannon is trying to break the clinch but Mason is controlling him.
Mason lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mason looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mason.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason looking to slow down the pace here.
Loose Cannon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loose Cannon takes an elbow to the temple.
Loose Cannon pushes Mason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Loose Cannon working hard to break the clinch.
Mason creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Loose Cannon's defenses.
Mason keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Loose Cannon's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by Mason.
Loose Cannon tries to break the clinch but Mason is controlling the position.
Mason lands a knee to the body.
Mason with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mason using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loose Cannon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loose Cannon wants to break free but Mason has control.
Loose Cannon is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.
Loose Cannon is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.
Loose Cannon can't break the clinch.
Loose Cannon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Loose Cannon wants to break free but Mason has control.
Loose Cannon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Loose Cannon wants to break free but Mason has control.
Mason has Loose Cannon pressed against the cage, preventing Loose Cannon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mason gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mason lands a good knee to the midsection. Loose Cannon won't want to take too many of those.
Loose Cannon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loose Cannon has had enough of the clinch but Mason keeps him there for the moment.
Loose Cannon prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loose Cannon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loose Cannon tries to break free but Mason pushes him back against the cage.
Mason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Loose Cannon is trying to break the clinch but Mason is controlling him.
Mason lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Loose Cannon takes an elbow to the temple.
Mason taking a breather.
Loose Cannon is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.
Mason tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Loose Cannon tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Loose Cannon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mason prevents Loose Cannon from breaking the clinch.
Loose Cannon is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loose Cannon.
Mason gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Loose Cannon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Loose Cannon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mason landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Loose Cannon is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loose Cannon tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason connects with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Loose Cannon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mason unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mason stalling.
Mason looking to throw knees to the head but Loose Cannon is blocking nicely.
Loose Cannon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Mason dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nate Loose Cannon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mason takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Loose Cannon shows good takedown defense.
Loose Cannon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Loose Cannon cracks Mason with an open hand slap.
Loose Cannon throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mason is defended easily by Loose Cannon.
Loose Cannon fails to land with a series of punches.
Loose Cannon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Loose Cannon throws a series of punches but Mason moves out of range.
Loose Cannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Loose Cannon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Loose Cannon's waist but Loose Cannon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loose Cannon misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loose Cannon throws a combination. Mason tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Loose Cannon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Loose Cannon misses with a few strikes there.
Mason gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loose Cannon.
Mason tries for a takedown but Loose Cannon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mason takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Loose Cannon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loose Cannon scores with a shot to the body.
Loose Cannon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason looks for a takedown but Loose Cannon sprawls well.
Loose Cannon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loose Cannon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Loose Cannon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mason backs up against the cage.
Loose Cannon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Loose Cannon lands a jab to the head.
Loose Cannon with a nice cross.
Loose Cannon throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Loose Cannon misses with the combination.
Mason avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Loose Cannon circles away.
Mason slips a jab and a cross from Loose Cannon.
Loose Cannon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loose Cannon misses with a wild body shot.
Loose Cannon just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Loose Cannon!
Loose Cannon lands with a shot to the body.
Loose Cannon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Loose Cannon throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Loose Cannon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loose Cannon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mason shoots for a takedown but Loose Cannon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Loose Cannon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mason circles away quickly and effectively.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Loose Cannon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loose Cannon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Loose Cannon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason gets a clinch.
Mason tries a knee to the head but Loose Cannon blocks it.
Mason prevents Loose Cannon from breaking the clinch.
Mason lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Loose Cannon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mason with a knee to the head.
Loose Cannon takes an elbow to the temple.
Mason connects with a knee to the head.
Jay Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mason utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Loose Cannon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
Mason has Loose Cannon pressed against the cage, preventing Loose Cannon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mason.
Loose Cannon tries to break free but Mason pushes him back against the cage.
Loose Cannon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Loose Cannon is trying to break free.
Mason blocks a body shot from Loose Cannon.
Loose Cannon is trying to break the clinch but Mason is controlling him.
Nate Loose Cannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A knee to the head by Mason.
Loose Cannon tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Loose Cannon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mason has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Mason!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Go to Sleep. The key to victory for Juan Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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179 lbs
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173 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Juan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Rider!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rider throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Rider scores with a leg kick.
Jones leaves Rider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rider tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rider somewhat.
Rider takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rider shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rider connects with a couple of short punches.
Rider postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rider accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rider postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rider trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rider with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones kicks Rider off and gets to his feet.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
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!
Jones jabs Rider right on the nose. Rider blinks but takes it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones swinging wilding here.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rider closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Rider with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Rider is proving a slippery customer.
Rider stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Rider prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Rider working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rider trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Rider from controlling successfully.
Jones is looking to stand up but Rider isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rider wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Rider working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rider accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rider.
Juan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Rider.
Rider shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rider thows a big elbow that misses.
Rider with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rider chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Rider is proving a slippery customer.
Rider pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Rider slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rider wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Rider chips away with some ground and pound.
Rider connects with a couple of short punches.
Rider cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Jones has Rider pulled in close to control his posture.
Rider wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Rider tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rider is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rider.
Rider landing some decent shots from guard.
Rider lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rider distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rider working some strikes from top position.
Rider lands a couple of elbows.
Rider postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Rider lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rider is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rider trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rider landing some decent shots from guard.
Rider postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Rider dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rider scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Rider.
Rider not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rider trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Rider is stalling here. Jones is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rider seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jones has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rider tries to improve position but can't.
Rider gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Rider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Rider.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rider works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rider looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rider lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Rider landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Jones is trying to stand.
Rider with a couple of short strikes.
Rider has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rider lands a nice shot to the head.
Rider has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Rider connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ryan Rider has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rider trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Ground and pound from Rider.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes Rider off looking to stand but Rider dives back in and keeps control.
Rider frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rider landing shots from mount.
Rider putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rider lands with some strikes.
Jones is rocked!
Rider scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rider connects with a bit shot that sees Jones covering up! More strikes from Rider and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rider is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Rider!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Foul Play (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Pembelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Play might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Simon Says-Pharaohe Monche. Pembelton has chosen Hail Mary by Tupac as his entrance music. 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 Frank Pembelton was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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181 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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23
179 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Foul Play!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Pembelton!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pembelton tries for a takedown but Play sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pembelton shoots for a double leg takedown but Play sprawls well. He's pushed Pembelton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pembelton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Play sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pembelton somewhat.
Foul Play has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Pembelton.
Play lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Pembelton.
Pembelton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pembelton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Play's waist but Play gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pembelton off to one side.
Play throws a jab when Pembelton was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Play darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Foul Play seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pembelton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Play.
Play throws a leg kick which misses Pembelton's front leg but catches the back leg as Pembelton tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pembelton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Play cracks Pembelton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Play, as that shot connected.
Pembelton dives in and grabs Play's left leg, looking for a takedown. Play pushes down on Pembelton's head and hops out.
Play scores with a leg kick.
Play scores with a hook to the body. Pembelton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pembelton looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Play throws a hook but Pembelton avoids it easily.
Pembelton blocks a leg kick.
Play looks to score with a jab to the body but Pembelton is just out of range.
Play throws a hook but Pembelton blocks it.
Pembelton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pembelton.
Pembelton ducks under a wild hook from Play.
Play slips a jab from Pembelton.
Play throws a series of punches but Pembelton moves out of range.
Pembelton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Play's waist but Play gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pembelton off to one side.
Play throws a big shot that misses.
Pembelton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Play misses with a hook. Pembelton ducked under it nicely.
Pembelton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Play napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pembelton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Play has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pembelton is trying to move to mount but Play reverses beautifully and ends up in Pembelton's guard.
Play in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Play showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pembelton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Play controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pembelton working for a triangle but Play defends it easily.
Pembelton being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Foul Play dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Play defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pembelton.
Play tries to work over Pembelton's front leg with a kick but Pembelton checks it.
Pembelton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pembelton.
Foul Play has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Pembelton.
Play throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pembelton slips a jab and a cross from Play.
Pembelton misses with a looping right.
Pembelton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Play was well out of range. Poor timing from Pembelton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pembelton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Play is fending him off so far but Pembelton persists. Nope, Play circles away and we're back to standing.
Play moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pembelton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pembelton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Play manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pembelton has Play in his guard.
Play showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Play trying to control the position from guard on top but Pembelton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pembelton wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pembelton's guard.
Pembelton controlling Play's posture.
Play trying to move into half guard but instead Pembelton has managed to sweep!
Play lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pembelton!
Play sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pembelton is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Play trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pembelton wants to control but Play is having none of it.
Play sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pembelton working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Play scoring with strikes but Pembelton is staying in there.
Pembelton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Play controlling his opponent.
Pembelton tries to hold on but Play postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pembelton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foul Play dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pembelton shoots in but Play avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pembelton moves out of range of the strikes.
Play misses with an uppercut. Pembelton saw that one coming.
Pembelton missing with a left hand there. Play was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Play uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pembelton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Play fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pembelton manages to avoid it.
Pembelton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Play misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pembelton instigates a clinch.
Play escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pembelton slips a jab and a cross from Play.
Play takes a swing at Pembelton's ribcage but misses.
Play misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pembelton.
Play throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foul Play is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pembelton is looking to clinch but Play is avoiding it.
Play connects with a crisp jab.
Pembelton dodges the punch combination from Play.
Pembelton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Play did well to prevent Pembelton getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton wants to pass the guard but Play is defending well.
Play is not content to let Pembelton control the position.
Pembelton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Play kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pembelton seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Play has recovered full guard.
Pembelton tries to free his leg and advance position but Play is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton looking to sit in guard and control but Play gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pembelton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pembelton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Play is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pembelton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Play.
Play sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pembelton's guard.
Play seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pembelton wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Play wants to stand up but Pembelton is controlling the position.
Pembelton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pembelton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Play!
Pembelton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Play because Pembelton loaded up on that one.
Foul Play is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pembelton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Play has worked his arm free - good work by Play!
Frank Pembelton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pembelton tries to advance to mount but can't.
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 Foul Play.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Play, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Foul Play!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fortune Cookie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cookie's entrance music is .. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stark's choice of entrance music: Iron Man-Black Sabbath. Fortune Cookie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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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
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fortune Cookie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Cookie misses.
Stark slips under a jab.
Cookie avoids the body shot from Stark.
Stark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cookie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stark looks to land a right hand but Cookie moved out of range.
Stark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cookie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice combination there by Stark.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stark slips a jab from Cookie.
Cookie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cookie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Cookie counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
A slow jab from Cookie misses its intended target.
Cookie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cookie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
Stark lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cookie backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cookie misses with a wild body shot.
Stark lands a jab.
Cookie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Cookie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Cookie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stark throws a right hand that Cookie ducks under and follows up with a left that Cookie also avoids with ease.
Stark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stark closes the distance and clinches.
Cookie controlling the action here for a moment.
Cookie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Cookie.
Stark has a couple of punches blocked by Cookie.
Stark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stark misses with the head strike.
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cookie misses with a wild body shot.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cookie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stark connects with a body shot.
Cookie loads up on a big right hand but Stark slips the punch.
Stark lands with a nice body punch.
Cookie is breathing heavily.
Cookie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stark lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark digs a good hook to Cookie's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark lands with a nice body punch.
Stark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stark is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cookie misses with a low kick.
Cookie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stark tries to clinch up.
Cookie drops his hands momentarily and Stark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stark is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cookie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stark jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stark scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stark looks to land a combination. Cookie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stark lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to de liver by Stark. Beautiful body shot.
Cookie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cookie is rocked!
Cookie tries to get into range but Stark steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Cookie! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Stark scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Stark!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kerns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Topps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerns comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Hurt. Jack Kerns could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ian Topps's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Kerns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Topps!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Topps coming out on top.
Topps throws a jab but it's blocked by Kerns.
Topps works the jab nicely.
Topps tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerns was well out of range. Poor timing from Topps.
Topps throws out a loose jab but Kerns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kerns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Topps as he connects with a hook.
Kerns gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Kerns.
Kerns working aggressively here.
Kerns scores with a hook to the body.
Topps changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kerns fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kerns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Topps scores a takedown into full mount!
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.
Kerns sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topps tries to pass to full mount but Kerns defends it.
Kerns actively working from the bottom here.
Topps tries to pass to full mount but Kerns defends it.
Topps is looking for a kimura but Kerns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Topps to get the leverage.
Kerns misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Topps wants to work for an arm triangle but Kerns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Topps looks gassed!
Topps is trying to work for a kimura but Kerns is defending well.
Kerns tries to get to full guard but Topps has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kerns ducks under a wild hook from Topps.
Kerns throws a leg kick that misses.
Kerns throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Topps's head.
Topps moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good work by Topps as he checks the leg kick.
Topps is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kerns tries to clinch up but Topps circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Topps. Kerns does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Kerns.
A low kick from Topps is predictable there
and Kerns holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kerns throws an elbow but misses.
Kerns lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ian Topps has been cut.
Topps is trying to drag Kerns to the mat but Kerns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerns scores with a knee to the head.
Kerns pushes Topps back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kerns is fighting off a takedown attempt but Topps is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kerns to the mat. Kerns regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kerns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kerns working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Topps is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kerns is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kerns has escaped and now he's on top!
Kerns prevents Topps from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerns slips nicely into half guard.
Kerns trying to control from half guard but Topps is working away.
Kerns is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kerns wants to control the pace but Topps is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kerns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ian Topps's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kerns motions for Topps to come forward. Kerns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Topps throws a leg kick but Kerns checks it.
Topps keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kerns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Topps.
Topps feints and as Kerns raises his hands in defense, Topps changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Topps pushes down on Kerns's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kerns works his way to full guard. Good work.
Topps trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerns manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kerns thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns scoring with strikes but Topps is staying in there.
Topps blocking the ground and pound.
Kerns looking to control but Topps is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Topps wants to get back to his feet.
Kerns looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerns working for a submission but Topps is keeping him at bay.
Topps avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kerns.
Kerns thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kerns unloads with some shots from mount but Topps bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerns tries to control but Topps wriggling away.
Topps is trying to escape the mount.
Topps wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kerns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Topps is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Kerns there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kerns thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Topps can't escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Kerns there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Topps is squirming around, avoiding Kerns's attempts to control the action.
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 Jack Kerns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ian Topps's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kerns throws a body kick that misses.
Topps looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Topps pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Topps throws a big shot that misses.
Topps throws a wild body kick that Kerns sees coming a mile off.
Kerns misses with a body punch
and Topps counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Topps misses.
A low kick from Topps misses
and Kerns counters with a thumping low kick.
Topps lands with an overhand left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kerns, right into the meat.
Kerns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kerns staying out of range there.
Topps just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Topps.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack Kerns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kerns takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horrible takedown by Topps or perhaps it was just good defense by Kerns which made him look bad.
Kerns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kerns tries a body shot but Topps blocks it.
Kerns lands a shot to the body.
Topps goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kerns prevents it.
Topps takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Topps goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kerns prevents it.
Jack Kerns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Topps.
Kerns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Topps's elbow.
Kerns lands a nice knee to the body.
Kerns gets through Topps's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topps avoiding damage as Kerns throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kerns.
Kerns with a knee to the head.
Kerns missing with knees to the body.
Kerns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Topps has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerns.
A knee to the head by Kerns.
Kerns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kerns prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Kerns.
Kerns trying to land knees to the body.
Topps blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kerns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerns presses Topps against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kerns with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kerns.
Kerns throws a punch but it's blocked by Topps.
Kerns with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Topps goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kerns prevents it.
Topps tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kerns lands a hook to the side of the head.
Topps is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kerns pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kerns cracks Topps with a nice body shot.
Kerns scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerns pushes Topps back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Kerns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kerns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kerns misses with a punch to the body.
Kerns lands a right hand.
Kerns swings wildly with an uppercut but Topps uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Kerns.
Kerns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Topps is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Topps.
Topps gets control of Kerns's arms and successfully pulls guard. Topps will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Topps looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kerns clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ian Topps's cut.
That's time! Kerns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kerns lands a lovely overhand right.
Topps drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Topps trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kerns 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.
Topps drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kerns dives on top into guard.
Kerns stopping the sweep attempt from Topps.
Topps is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Topps is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kerns wants to pass the guard but Topps is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Topps preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kerns trying to control but Topps is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Topps swinging wilding here.
Topps walks into a straight right hand from Kerns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topps is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Topps looks for the body kick but Kerns saw that one coming.
Topps takes a swing at Kerns's ribcage but misses.
Topps pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Topps throws out a loose jab but Kerns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Topps misses with an uppercut. Kerns saw that one coming.
Topps misses with a body punch
and Kerns counters with a nice uppercut.
Kerns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Topps throws out the jab.
Kerns walks into a jab.
Some wild striking there from Kerns.
Topps takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Topps throws a looping overhand right but Kerns ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topps throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kerns.
Topps blocks the body kick.
Topps paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Topps listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kerns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Topps keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kerns.
Kerns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kerns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kerns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kerns throws a leg kick but Topps sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kerns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Topps paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kerns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kerns throws a leg kick but Topps moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kerns had his way with Ian Topps in that round.
The cut man is working on Ian Topps's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Topps chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kerns can pounce on him.
Topps looks to land a right hand but Kerns moved out of range.
Topps misses with a body kick.
Topps misses with a leg kick.
Topps misses with a leg kick
and Topps takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Topps throws the left hand but Kerns avoids the punch easily.
Topps lands a jab to the head.
Topps looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kerns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Topps.
Kerns throws a series of punches but Topps moves out of range.
Topps connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kerns. Kerns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kerns on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Topps blocks a jab.
Topps uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kerns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns throws a sloppy body shot
and Topps counters with a straight right hand.
Topps misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kerns.
Topps lands a nice hook to Kerns's body. Kerns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Topps lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Topps misses with a series of wild punches.
Topps swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kerns counters with a body kick that stops Topps in his tracks momentarily.
Topps is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kerns connects with a high kick.
Topps throws a lazy right hand but Kerns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Topps walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Topps is rocked!
Topps throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Topps is still on wobbly legs! Can Kerns finish him?
Topps misses with a looping left.
Kerns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Topps moves out of range of the body kick.
Topps seems to have recovered his senses.
Kerns lands a big head kick that sends Topps to the canvas! Kerns follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Kerns!
Jack Kerns retains his middleweight title!
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