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VFC 157: Lava vs. McDermot PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Neo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and One Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Neo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, One Dude!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Neo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Neo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Thomas Neo has been cut.
Dude cracks Neo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Dude. Those never looked like landing.
Dude on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Neo. Neo obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dude takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dude thuds a left hand into Neo's body.
Dude swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dude looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dude.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude fails to land with a series of punches.
Neo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dude lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Neo throws a head kick that misses.
Dude works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dude.
Neo throws a lazy head kick
enabling Dude to counter with a crisp jab.
Neo checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude misses with a low kick.
Dude will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dude misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neo misses with a head kick.
Dude throws a sloppy head kick
and Neo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dude tries to bum rush Neo with a series of wild strikes but Neo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dude swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dude tries to score with a low kick but Neo moves his leg out of the way.
Neo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Neo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dude swinging wildly here.
Dude misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick by Neo misses
and Dude counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Neo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Neo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dude looks for the body kick but Neo saw that one coming.
Dude tried to score with a low kick but Neo checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dude misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dude scores with a three punch combo!
Neo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
One Dude dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Neo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Neo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dude swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neo blocks the body kick.
Neo blocks a head kick by Dude.
Neo throws a head kick that misses
and Dude counters with a left and a right that stings Neo.
Dude swinging wildly here.
Dude rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
One Dude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neo throws a sloppy head kick
and Dude counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude tests Neo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dude misses with a series of wild punches.
Neo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dude connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Neo scrambles back to his feet.
Neo slips a jab and a cross from Dude.
Neo is looking to slow Dude down with leg kicks.
Neo throws a lazy head kick
and Dude counters with a three punch combo that has Neo backing up. Neo nods at Dude to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neo throws a head kick but Dude moves out of range.
Neo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dude.
It looks like One Dude has been cut.
Neo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A cross from Dude lands.
Neo throws a head kick that misses
letting Dude counter with a right hand.
Dude lands with a nice body punch.
Dude tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
One Dude seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dude lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dude throws a low kick but Neo avoids it.
Neo throws a head kick but Dude moves out of range.
Dude lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Neo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Neo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dude can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dude lands a big head kick that sends Neo tumbling to the mat! Dude takes a step backwards and waves Neo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Neo is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude throws a right and a left that Neo avoids nicely.
Oh Neo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Neo seems to have got his legs back now.
Dude darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dude.
Dude misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Dude.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dude scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
One Dude showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dude avoids the head kick by Neo.
A head kick misses from Neo.
A head kick misses from Neo.
Dude scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Neo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dude moves away.
Neo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Neo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dude to score with a decent uppercut.
Neo throws a head kick that misses
and Dude counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dude fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Neo is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dude darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dude misses with a few strikes there.
Dude connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Neo slips a jab and a cross from Dude.
Dude gets in close and tags Neo with a short punch that almost sends Neo to the mat! Oh Neo is in big trouble! He turns his back on Dude, trying to create some distance but Dude rushes him, striking wildly and Neo goes down! The referee tackles Dude into the cage to end the fight! Dude is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Dude!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Brasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uisce uisce beag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). uisce beag is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Watermark by Enya. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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284 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luca Brasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uisce uisce beag!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by uisce beag.
Brasi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as uisce beag sprawls well. uisce beag wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Brasi fails with the takedown.
uisce beag gets caught flat footed, as Brasi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
uisce beag lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brasi!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
uisce beag controlling the pace for now.
uisce beag thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
uisce beag looking to ground and pound but Brasi is blocking nicely.
uisce beag has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
uisce beag can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brasi is looking to escape.
Brasi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The referee warns Brasi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
uisce beag thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
uisce beag throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
uisce beag wants to control the pace but Brasi is squirming around nicely.
Brasi is bucking up trying to escape but uisce beag cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
uisce beag sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
uisce beag tries to control but Brasi wriggling away.
uisce beag throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
uisce beag looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Brasi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for uisce beag on the ground.
uisce beag working for a submission but Brasi is keeping him at bay.
Brasi trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
uisce beag throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
uisce beag throwing strikes here but Brasi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
uisce beag is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brasi is surviving well by controlling uisce beag's body position as best he can.
Brasi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as uisce beag tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
uisce beag throwing strikes here but Brasi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
uisce beag throwing strikes here but Brasi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasi trying desperately to get to his feet.
uisce beag looking to ground and pound but Brasi is blocking nicely.
Brasi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
uisce beag lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brasi hang on?
uisce beag tries to control but Brasi wriggling away.
Brasi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
uisce beag throws some wild stikes that Brasi manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uisce uisce beag dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brasi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
uisce beag sizes up Brasi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
uisce beag ducks under a wild hook from Brasi.
No joy there for uisce beag, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
uisce beag looks to land a left hand but Brasi moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - uisce beag finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for uisce beag.
uisce beag drops Brasi with a beautiful combination! Brasi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - uisce beag is looking for the KO!
Brasi is rocked!
Look low, kick high! uisce beag uses the oldest trick in the book to send Brasi tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! uisce beag is absolutely delighted - when Brasi wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Uisce uisce beag!
Uisce uisce beag took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Montourski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miyamoto Usagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stanley Montourski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miyamoto Usagi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usagi walks into a straight right hand from Montourski.
It looks like Miyamoto Usagi has been cut.
Usagi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montourski swivels and escapes.
Montourski misses with a body shot
and Usagi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Montourski's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Usagi wants to control from the top but Montourski keeps moving.
Montourski is trying to control the position but Usagi postures up.
Usagi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Montourski dives on top into guard.
Montourski won't allow Usagi to sweep him here.
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!
Montourski wants to pass the guard but Usagi is keeping the position.
Montourski wants to stand but Usagi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Montourski trying to control the position from guard on top but Usagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montourski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Montourski stopping the sweep attempt from Usagi.
Stanley Montourski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Usagi defending well as Montourski loads up on a big left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Usagi.
Usagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montourski manages to avoid it.
Usagi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montourski.
Usagi throws a hook but Montourski avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usagi missing with a left hand there. Montourski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montourski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Usagi on the side of the head.
Montourski misses with a wild combination.
Montourski misses with a combination
and Usagi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Montourski's guard.
Usagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Montourski is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usagi is looking to work some ground and pound but Montourski has wrist control.
Usagi wants to control from the top but Montourski keeps moving.
Montourski is trying to keep Usagi in close.
Usagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Montourski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usagi looking to sit in guard and control but Montourski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Montourski trying to control the position from guard on top but Usagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Usagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Montourski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Montourski trying to control but Usagi is working from the bottom.
Montourski forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montourski is working away from the top position though.
Usagi keeping hold of Montourski's head, controlling as best he can.
Let's hope that Usagi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Montourski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montourski wants to stand up but Usagi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Usagi trying to control from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Miyamoto Usagi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Usagi swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miyamoto Usagi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Usagi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Usagi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montourski is fending him off so far but Usagi persists. Nope, Montourski circles away and we're back to standing.
Montourski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Usagi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Usagi tries to bum rush Montourski with a series of wild strikes but Montourski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Usagi staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Montourski.
Montourski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montourski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Usagi moves away.
Montourski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montourski stuffs the takedown.
Montourski missing with a left hand there. Usagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montourski cracks Usagi with an open hand slap.
Usagi throws a leg kick but Montourski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stanley Montourski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montourski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Usagi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montourski throws out the jab.
Usagi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Usagi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Usagi tries for a kimura but Montourski is defending well.
Usagi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Montourski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usagi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Usagi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usagi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Montourski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Usagi's guard! Nice work there by Montourski!
Montourski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Montourski is working Usagi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usagi working for submissions but it's allowed Montourski to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usagi is staying active underneath Montourski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Usagi trying to hold on to Montourski's head to control him but Montourski postures up.
Usagi wants to improve his position but Montourski is controlling well.
Montourski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Usagi keeps working.
Montourski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stanley Montourski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Usagi slips a jab and a cross from Montourski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montourski throws a nice looking combination but Usagi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Usagi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stanley Montourski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miyamoto Usagi.
Usagi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montourski swinging wildly here.
Montourski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Usagi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Usagi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Montourski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Usagi'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!
Montourski misses with a body shot.
Montourski throws a hook to the side of Usagi's head but Usagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Usagi as he checks the leg kick.
Montourski circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Usagi is defended easily by Montourski.
A shot to the body from Usagi misses
and Montourski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Usagi misses the jab.
Usagi slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Montourski coming out on top.
Montourski throws a body punch but Usagi moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Montourski. No joy for Usagi on that attempt.
Stanley Montourski is winning the standup battle so far.
Montourski throws a leg kick but Usagi moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Usagi. Montourski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montourski cracks Usagi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Montourski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usagi.
Usagi moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Montourski.
Usagi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montourski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Usagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usagi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Montourski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Montourski throws a shot from downtown. Usagi moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Usagi misses its intended target.
Usagi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Montourski rather than just go for the knockout.
Usagi walks into a straight right hand from Montourski.
Usagi slips a jab from Montourski.
Montourski just misses with a punch to the body.
Montourski motions for Usagi to come forward. Montourski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montourski just misses with a punch to the body.
Montourski throws a hook but Usagi blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Montourski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Usagi circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montourski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Montourski throws a low kick but Usagi moves out of range easily.
Montourski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Usagi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montourski throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Usagi.
Nice uppercut there from Montourski.
Montourski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Usagi manages to avoid it.
Montourski throws the left hand but Usagi avoids the punch easily.
Montourski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montourski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Usagi looks to land a combination but Montourski avoids it well.
Usagi throws a hook but Montourski blocks it.
Montourski catches Usagi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Montourski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Usagi slips under a jab.
Usagi drops his hands momentarily and Montourski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montourski misses with a hook. Usagi ducked under it nicely.
Usagi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montourski's waist but Montourski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Usagi off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanley Montourski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Montourski 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Montourski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crouch Ouch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Taylor's choice of entrance music: New York - Empire state of mind. Jackson Taylor told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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283 lbs
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266 lbs
12 - 8 - 1 |
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World class boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crouch Ouch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jackson Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ouch manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor.
Ouch avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Ouch. Ouch maintains the clinch.
Taylor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ouch throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Taylor.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ouch's elbow.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ouch's elbow.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
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!
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Ouch avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Ouch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taylor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Ouch has him pressed against the cage.
Ouch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Ouch.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Ouch.
Ouch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Taylor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taylor is working for takedown but Ouch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ouch tries a knee to the head but Taylor blocks it.
Ouch looking to stall.
Taylor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Ouch lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taylor is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Taylor - that landed with a thud.
Ouch is breathing heavily.
Ouch misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Ouch missing with knees to the body.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor lands with a left to the head.
Ouch is trying to maintain a safe position but Taylor gets an underhook and turns Ouch into the cage.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Ouch.
Taylor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crouch Ouch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Taylor.
Ouch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Taylor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Taylor.
Nice sprawl there from Ouch as Taylor shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor misses with a hook. Ouch ducked under it nicely.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Ouch shows good takedown defense.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Ouch slips the punch.
Taylor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch lands with a hook. Taylor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taylor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ouch tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ouch to the ground. Ouch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Ouch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ouch misses with a body shot.
Taylor lands with a cross.
Ouch misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor checks the leg kick.
Taylor throws a body kick that misses.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Ouch circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ouch.
Ouch tries to land a front kick but Taylor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ouch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Taylor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ouch blocks a low kick nicely.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Ouch.
Ouch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ouch as he avoids it easily.
Ouch scores with a push kick.
Ouch misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ouch to score with a decent uppercut.
Ouch gets caught napping as Taylor dives in and scores a takedown. Ouch manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ouch is keeping the position for now.
Taylor trying to control but Ouch is working from the bottom.
Ouch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ouch wants to stand up but Taylor is controlling him.
Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ouch is on top in guard.
Taylor trying to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ouch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor looking for subs off his back but Ouch has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ouch wants to free his trapped foot but Taylor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor is pressing down on Ouch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Ouch from controlling successfully.
Taylor is trying to keep Ouch in close.
Ouch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Taylor wants to control but Ouch postures up.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Taylor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Taylor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ouch off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is landing with strikes from the back.
Taylor patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jackson Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ouch manages to reverse the position and now he's in Taylor's guard. Nice work there by Ouch.
Taylor is looking for a triangle but Ouch pushes his legs off easily.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Ouch tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Ouch decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Taylor, up you get!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor wants to land a leg kick but Ouch is out of range.
Ouch looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Ouch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ouch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch tries a low kick but Taylor avoids it.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Ouch slips the punch.
Taylor throws the kick towards the body but Ouch avoids it.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor throws a leg kick
and Ouch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Taylor lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jackson Taylor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ouch checks a leg kick.
Taylor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ouch scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jackson Taylor has been cut.
Ouch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ouch digs a right hand underneath Taylor's ribcage. Taylor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ouch backwards.
Taylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ouchs head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch blocks an uppercut.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Ouch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ouch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ouch was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
Crouch Ouch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taylor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Taylor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ouch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ouch.
Ouch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crouch Ouch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch blocks a head kick by Taylor.
Ouch pushes Taylor away with a front kick.
Taylor tries to clinch there but Ouch circles away.
Taylor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ouch, pushing him back against the cage.
Taylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Ouch backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch crunches a lovely knee into Taylor's ribcage.
Ouch lands a shot to the body.
Taylor being controlled against the cage.
Ouch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taylor's defenses.
Ouch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taylor avoids it.
Ouch lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor digs a right hand underneath Ouch's ribcage. Ouch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ouch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taylor has Ouch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ouch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ouch blocks an uppercut.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Taylor avoiding damage as Ouch throws knees to the body.
Ouch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
Ouch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ouch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Ouch.
Ouch tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Ouch back against the cage.
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Ouch.
A nice left hand lands by Taylor.
Ouch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taylor is defending well for now.
Ouch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ouch stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ouch stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Crouch Ouch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Taylor.
Ouch is working Taylor over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Taylor throws an elbow but misses.
Taylor stalls.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Ouch scores with a body shot.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ouch circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Ouch circles away.
Ouch scores with a spinning back kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Crouch Ouch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Taylor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Taylor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jt Colossus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Romanov's choice of entrance music: The Party. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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264 lbs
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257 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jt Colossus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolai Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov throws an overhand right that lands on Colossus's shoulder, as Colossus tries to avoid the shot.
Romanov thows a body shot but no joy.
Romanov jabs Colossus right on the nose. Colossus blinks but takes it well.
A punch lands to the side of Romanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Colossus swinging wildly here.
Colossus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romanov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Nicolai Romanov has been cut.
Romanov slips a straight right by Colossus.
Romanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Colossus scores with a nice strike.
Romanov misses with an uppercut. Colossus saw that one coming.
Colossus lands an overhand right.
Colossus tries to clinch up but Romanov circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colossus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Romanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Colossus misses the jab.
Romanov staying out of range there.
Jt Colossus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colossus misses with a series of wild punches.
Romanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colossus misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Colossus misses its intended target.
Jt Colossus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colossus slips a jab and a cross from Romanov.
Romanov misses the jab.
Colossus ducks under a wild hook from Romanov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Colossus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Colossus throws a series of punches but Romanov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colossus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Romanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Colossus fails to land with a series of punches.
Colossus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colossus misses with a hook
and Romanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Romanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Colossus is trying to defend but Romanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Romanov trying to control from half guard but Colossus is working away.
Colossus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Colossus.
Romanov wants to control from the top but Colossus keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colossus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Romanov looking to sit in guard and control but Colossus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Romanov wants to hit a switch here but Colossus passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Romanov there!
Romanov tries to reverse the position but Colossus maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov is squirming around, avoiding Colossus's attempts to control the action.
Romanov wants to hold on but Colossus pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colossus throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jt Colossus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicolai Romanov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Colossus misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Colossus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romanov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Colossus back to the cage. Romanov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Romanov walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Colossus.
Jt Colossus is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Romanov.
Romanov misses the shot to the body.
Colossus lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Romanov trying to pass the guard but Colossus defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colossus wants to get back to full guard.
Colossus is trying to control but can't.
Colossus is trying to stand back up but Romanov is controlling him
Romanov controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanov thows a huge punch but Colossus dodges it nicely.
Colossus is trying to maintain the position but Romanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Colossus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov slips a nice elbow through Colossus's hands, connecting with Colossus's forehead.
Romanov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Romanov uses his free foot to push down on Colossus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Colossus.
Romanov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nicolai Romanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romanov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Romanov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Colossus wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Romanov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolai Romanov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Dingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and M J Shain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dingo comes to the cage accompanied by Carl Orff - O Fortuna . Shain comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thunderstruck kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Matt Dingo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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185 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Dingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, M J Shain!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shain misses with a kick to the body.
Shain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dingo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shain swats away the attempt to clinch by Dingo.
Shain blocks a leg kick.
Dingo thows a body shot but no joy.
Shain lands with a good body shot.
Matt Dingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dingo's head.
Dingo takes a swing at Shain's ribcage but misses.
Dingo moves out of range as Shain strikes.
Shain thows a body shot but no joy.
Dingo looks to score with a jab to the body but Shain is just out of range.
Dingo instigates a clinch.
Dingo manages to break the clinch.
Shain loads up on a big right hand but Dingo slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain misses with a low kick.
Dingo throws a body punch but Shain moves out of range.
Shain just misses with a punch to the body.
Dingo sizes up Shain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dingo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dingo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Shain misses the target.
Dingo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
M J Shain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dingo, as that shot connected.
Shain takes a swing at Dingo's ribcage but misses.
Shain blocks a jab.
Dingo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shain.
Shain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shain wants it to stay on the feet.
Dingo tries for a takedown but Shain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shain throws a jab when Dingo was well out of range.
Dingo jabs Shain right on the nose. Shain blinks but takes it well.
Shain throws a lazy uppercut
and Dingo counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Shain avoids the head kick by Dingo.
A head kick misses from Dingo.
Dingo misses with an uppercut. Shain saw that one coming.
Shain tried to score with a low kick but Dingo checks it.
Dingo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Dingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dingo shoots in and bounces Shain off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dingo looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shain is on top in guard.
Dingo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dingo looking for a sweep. Not yet Dingo, not yet.
Shain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dingo is trying to keep Shain in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shain trying to control the position from guard on top but Dingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shain scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dingo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dingo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shain's guard.
Dingo throws a strike but Shain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dingo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dingo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shain tries to stand but Dingo is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Dingo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dingo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shain moves out of range of the strikes.
Shain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dingo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dingo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shain circles away.
Dingo shoots in but Shain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matt Dingo is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Shain as he connects with a hook.
Dingo thows a body shot but no joy.
Dingo throws a body punch but Shain moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shain swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Dingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shain misses with a body shot.
Shain throws a right and a left that Dingo avoids nicely.
Shain throws out a loose jab but Dingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shain moves out of range as Dingo strikes.
Dingo shoots for a takedown but Shain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dingo tries to bum rush Shain with a series of wild strikes but Shain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shain throws an overhand right that lands on Dingo's shoulder, as Dingo tries to avoid the shot.
Shain tries a head kick but it misses.
Dingo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shain misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Dingo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shain avoids a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Shain.
Shain throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as Shain blocks the low kick.
Dingo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dingo thuds a left hand into Shain's body.
Shain moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dingo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shain.
Dingo slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Dingo counter with a right hand.
Dingo wants to clinch.
Dingo scores with a hook to the body. Shain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dingo manages to avoid it.
Shain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Shain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dingo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shain sprawls well. Shain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dingo gets slowly back to his feet.
Dingo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dingo finds it's way round the side to connect with Shain's head.
Dingo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shain.
Shain misses with a straight right.
Dingo misses with a body shot.
Shain loads up on a big right hand but Dingo slips the punch.
Dingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shain.
Shain avoids the body shot from Dingo.
Dingo ducks under a wild hook from Shain.
Dingo swings for the body but Shain moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dingo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dingo is looking to wear down Shain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dingo swings for the body but Shain moves out of range.
Shain just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Dingo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Dingo.
Shain has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shain throws the left hand but Dingo avoids the punch easily.
Dingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shain.
Dingo misses with an uppercut. Shain saw that one coming.
Dingo slips under a jab.
Dingo digs a good hook to Shain's body.
A big right from Dingo misses.
Shain lands with a shot to the body.
Dingo closes the distance and clinches up with Shain, looking for a takedown. Dingo pushes Shain against the cage but Shain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dingo lands a nice shot to the body.
Dingo moves out of range as Shain strikes.
A big right from Dingo misses.
Dingo is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Dingo misses with a looping right.
Dingo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shain sprawls well. Shain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dingo gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Dingo does no damage.
Dingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Dingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shain takes one to the chin there.
Shain digs a good hook to Dingo's body.
Shain is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingo wants to clinch up but Shain keeps it at a distance.
Dingo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shain avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Dingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dingo lands with a hook. Shain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Shain there.
Dingo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shain looks to land a combination. Dingo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dingo in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dingo manages to avoid it.
Dingo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dingo misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Shain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain misses with a looping left.
Dingo looks to land a right hand but Shain moved out of range.
Dingo tries to clinch but Shain moves out of range.
Dingo throws a body punch but Shain moves out of range.
Dingo fails to land the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shain.
Shain scores with a jab to the head.
Dingo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dingo looks to land a right hand but Shain moved out of range.
Dingo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shain tries to avoid it but Dingo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shain to the ground. Shain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
M J Shain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shain lands a jab to the nose.
Dingo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shain momentarily.
Dingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dingo throws a lazy right hand but Shain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dingo misses with a left hand
and Shain counters with a stiff right hand.
Shain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dingo at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dingo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Shain.
Dingo slips a jab from Shain.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dingo shoots in looking for a takedown. Shain tries to sprawl out of it but Dingo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dingo throws a series of punches but Shain avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to M J Shain.
Well Dingo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Dingo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matt Dingo waved his t-shirt featuring 5th Round Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Sass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lancaster comes to the cage accompanied by Bed Intruder. 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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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malcolm Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Sass!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sass throws a series of punches but Lancaster moves out of range.
Sass throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lancaster.
Sass misses with a wild combination.
Sass moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lancaster shoots in and bounces Sass off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sass trying to keep a closed guard but Lancaster is proving a slippery customer.
Lancaster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lancaster drops back looking for a leg! Sass is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sass manages to kick Lancaster off! Lancaster jumps back into Sass's guard.
Lancaster drops back looking for a leg! Sass is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sass manages to kick Lancaster off! Lancaster jumps back into Sass's guard.
Lancaster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sass preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster drops back looking for a leg! Sass is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sass manages to kick Lancaster off! Lancaster jumps back into Sass's guard.
Lancaster drops back looking for a leg! Sass is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sass manages to kick Lancaster off! Lancaster jumps back into Sass's guard.
Sass is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lancaster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lancaster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lancaster lands a couple of elbows.
Lancaster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sass avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lancaster is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sass is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sass has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lancaster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sass defends it easily.
Sass tries to free his leg and advance position but Lancaster is retaining full guard.
Sass slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sass wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
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!
Lancaster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sass can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sass defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lancaster being controlled here, momentarily.
Sass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lancaster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lancaster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sass advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sass off and has taken his back!
Sass preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lancaster.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lancaster seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Sass's chin but Sass turns very nicely into Lancaster's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Sass.
Lancaster has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sass doesn't defend quickly enough and Lancaster has managed to lock this one up! Can Sass escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lancaster on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Malcolm Lancaster!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Barone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isiah Acer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acer has chosen Mad at Gravity- Burn as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruno Barone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isiah Acer!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acer takes a swing at Barone's ribcage but misses.
Barone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barone lands a head kick. Acer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Isiah Acer has been cut.
Acer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Acer's head.
Barone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barone looks to throw the jab but Acer is out of range.
The fighters circling - Acer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Barone tenderised Acer's leg. Acer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barone fakes the leg kick and cracks Acer in the body.
Acer misses with an uppercut.
Acer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Acer checks a leg kick.
Acer misses with a hook. Barone ducked under it nicely.
Acer jabs Barone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Acer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barone. Barone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bruno Barone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Acer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barone. Barone obviously looking to wear him down.
Barone lands with a nice body kick.
Barone misses with a low kick.
Acer misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Acer.
Acer misses with a hook.
Acer checks a leg kick.
Good work by Acer as he checks the leg kick.
Barone has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Barone.
Barone misses with the head strike.
Acer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Acer misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Acer is defending well for now.
Acer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barone throws a lazy right hand but Acer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Acer looks to throw the jab but Barone is out of range.
Barone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Acer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barone manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Acer misses.
Barone lands a leg kick that knocks Acer off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barone rushes Acer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Acer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Acer backwards.
Barone looking to throw knees to the head but Acer is blocking nicely.
Barone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barone as Acer tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barone.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barone.
Barone lands a nice elbow.
Barone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barone crunches a lovely knee into Acer's ribcage.
Barone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Acer blocks it with crossed arms.
Barone lands an elbow that stopped Acer in his tracks for a moment.
Barone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Acer is defending well for now.
Acer looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Acer tries to work over Barone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barone prevents the takedown attempt.
Barone prevents the takedown attempt.
Acer throws a head punch that misses.
Acer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bruno Barone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isiah Acer.
Barone lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Isiah Acer's cut even more.
Barone landing knees to the body.
Acer looks gassed!
Barone lands with a left to the head.
Acer avoiding damage as Barone throws knees to the body.
Acer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Acer is trying to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barone lands a body shot.
Barone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barone scores with a shot to the side of Acer's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Barone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isiah Acer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barone keeps Acer at a distance using the push kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Acer misses the target.
Barone fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Barone. No joy for Acer on that attempt.
Acer walks into a straight right hand from Barone.
Acer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barone misses with a body shot.
Barone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barone moves in looking to clinch but Acer pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barone throws a wild body kick that Acer sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Acer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Acer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barone.
Barone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Acer is breathing heavily.
A big left from Barone misses.
Barone wants to slow Acer down by chopping away at his legs.
Barone is looking to clinch.
Acer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barone.
Barone looks to land a body kick but Acer moved away.
Barone looks for the body kick but Acer saw that one coming.
Barone throws a lazy uppercut
and Acer counters with a straight right hand.
Barone misses with the combination.
Acer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barone can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Acer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Acer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bruno Barone is winning the standup battle so far.
Barone lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Barone.
Barone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Acer can do to turn this around?
Acer 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.
Barone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Barone misses the target.
Barone lands a two punch combo.
Barone thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barone lands a nice looking body kick.
Barone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Acer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barone thows a body kick. Acer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barone lands with a straight right. Acer didn't see that one coming.
Acer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barone lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barone scores with a hook to the body. Acer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barone tries to clinch but Acer moves out of range.
Acer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barone tries to clinch up but Acer circles away and keeps his distance.
Barone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The cut above Isiah Acer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Acer misses with an uppercut. Barone saw that one coming.
Barone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Acer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barone cracks Acer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Acer tries for a takedown but Barone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barone lands a nice looking body kick.
Acer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barone.
Barone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Acer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barone. Barone obviously looking to wear him down.
Barone throws a sloppy head kick and Acer moves out of range easily.
Barone digs a good hook to Acer's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Barone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isiah Acer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Acer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barone can pounce on him.
Barone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Acer is able to avoid easily.
Bruno Barone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barone rushes Acer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Acer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barone up against the cage.
Barone lands a left hand.
Barone scores a nice knee to the body.
Acer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barone.
Acer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Acer backwards.
Acer is rocked!
Acer throws a head punch that misses.
Acer is still on wobbly legs! Can Barone finish him?
Barone lands a nice uppercut.
Barone lands a big right hand that drops Acer! The killer instinct kicks in and Barone finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Barone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Barone!
Bruno Barone took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, •‡• LION Clothing •‡• [CBK] for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elmo Lupe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lupe comes to the cage accompanied by Going The Distance. Elmo Lupe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Fairtex's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elmo Lupe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupe checks a leg kick nicely.
Lupe thows a body shot but no joy.
Fairtex scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fairtex bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fairtex throws a strike aimed at the side of Lupe's head but Lupe avoids it well.
Fairtex landing a few strikes.
A lull in the action here as Fairtex stalls from top position.
Lupe stops Fairtex from passing to mount.
Lupe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fairtex on the ground.
Lupe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fairtex.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex trying to control the action but Lupe is working from the bottom.
Fairtex connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lupe some visible discomfort.
A lull in the action here.
Lupe dodges the ground and pound from Fairtex.
Fairtex tries to score with some ground and pound. Lupe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fairtex scores with punches from side control.
Fairtex lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Fairtex seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fairtex tries to move to mount but Lupe blocks the move with his legs.
Lupe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lupe tries to get out of the position.
Lupe wants to get back to his feet but Fairtex drags him back down.
Fairtex throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairtex takes a little break here. Lupe wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
An elbow from Fairtex crashes against the mat.
Fairtex trying to control the action but Lupe is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lupe is not content to let Fairtex control the position.
Lupe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lupe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lupe is rocked!
Fairtex landing strikes.
Oh Lupe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex lands a strong strike to the head of Lupe. That's dazed him! Fairtex looking to finish here. Lupe is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Fairtex lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Fairtex!
Jason Fairtex made sure to mention his sponsor, West Coast Apparel in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remy Lava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat McDermot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lava comes to the cage accompanied by Numero 1. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remy Lava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pat McDermot!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDermot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lava on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lava connects with an inside leg kick.
McDermot lands with a hook. Lava tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Remy Lava has been cut.
Lava fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lava throws a sloppy head kick
and McDermot counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Lava is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDermot's half guard.
Lava throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lava controlling the action here.
Lava is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDermot sees it coming and defends easily.
McDermot is looking for a sweep. Lava is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lava looks to land a strike but McDermot avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lava throws and elbow that misses. McDermot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lava's guard. Nice move by McDermot!
McDermot won't allow Lava to sweep him here.
Lava has an active guard here but McDermot has managed to pass into half guard.
McDermot wants to control but Lava is keeping him busy.
Lava is looking for a sweep. McDermot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDermot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lava defending well though.
Lava moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermot content to stall in guard here.
Lava is looking for a triangle here but McDermot uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McDermot tries to score with some ground and pound. Lava controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McDermot is looking to take a break and control but Lava is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDermot decides to stand back up. McDermot steps back and let's Lava get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lava bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDermot's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermot throws a hook but Lava blocks it.
McDermot steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lava. That one must have hurt.
Pat McDermot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lava dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDermot. That did some damage!
Lava scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lava wants to land a leg kick but McDermot is out of range.
McDermot misses the shot to the body.
Lava lands a body shot.
Lava dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lava throws a low kick, looking for McDermot's leg but McDermot calmly moves out of range.
McDermot attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lava tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDermot was well out of range. Poor timing from Lava.
Lava shoots in for a double leg but McDermot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lava misses with a low kick as McDermot jumps back.
Remy Lava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lava moves in looking to clinch but McDermot pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lava moves into range and connects with a jab.
McDermot swings for the body but Lava moves out of range.
Lava throws a wild body kick that McDermot sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lava looks to throw the jab but McDermot is out of range.
Lava fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDermot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lava checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lava throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDermot.
Lava throws a head kick but McDermot moves out of range.
McDermot blocks the body kick.
Lava takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lava uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDermot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lava throws a push kick but McDermot slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lava.
McDermot checks a leg kick.
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 Remy Lava will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Remy Lava's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lava scores with a decent looking hook.
Horrible takedown by Lava or perhaps it was just good defense by McDermot which made him look bad.
Lava fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lava goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lava slips a straight right by McDermot.
Lava misses with a shot to the body
and McDermot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lava ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermot moves away.
McDermot scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDermot. Lava does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by McDermot. Beautiful body shot.
Lava avoids the body shot from McDermot.
McDermot misses with a few strikes there.
Lava lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lava misses with a body shot.
McDermot takes a kick to the side of the head.
McDermot throws a solid leg kick but Lava takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDermot.
Lava lands with a good body shot.
Lava moves out of range as McDermot throws a body kick.
McDermot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDermot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lava throws a push kick but McDermot slaps the foot to one side.
McDermot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lava stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lava throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lava feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McDermot's calf.
McDermot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lava's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDermot under the eye.
McDermot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lava.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lava just misses with a punch to the body.
Lava closes the distance looking to clinch
and McDermot counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lava's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDermot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lava is rocked!
McDermot throws an uppercut from hell that sends Lava clean off his feet! He's out cold! McDermot stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pat McDermot!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pat McDermot waved his t-shirt featuring 5th Round Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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