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HBCC 116: Pit of Violence PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Valenzuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago has chosen James Brown - Living In America 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guilherme Valenzuela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valenzuela, as that shot connected.
Valenzuela takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valenzuela throws an off balance right hand
and Drago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Drago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valenzuela tries to work over Drago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valenzuela throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Drago misses with a body punch.
Drago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valenzuela lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Valenzuela throws an elbow but misses.
Drago works on Valenzuela's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Drago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valenzuela wants to stall.
Valenzuela can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Valenzuela misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drago.
Drago pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Drago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valenzuela stalling the fight.
Drago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valenzuela controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Guilherme Valenzuela.
Valenzuela walks into a jab.
Valenzuela takes a swing at Drago's ribcage but misses.
Drago ducks under a wild hook from Valenzuela.
Valenzuela lands with a shot to the body.
Drago has Valenzuela up against the cage in a clinch.
Valenzuela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valenzuela misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valenzuela will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Drago up against the cage.
Drago avoiding damage as Valenzuela throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago digs a right hand into Valenzuela's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valenzuela's gas tank.
Drago managing to block the knees to the body from Valenzuela.
Drago struggles to land a body shot inside as Valenzuela controls his hands.
Drago can't find room to land a body shot as Valenzuela controls the action.
Drago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drago tries a body shot but Valenzuela blocks it.
Valenzuela is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valenzuela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valenzuela's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valenzuela crunches a lovely knee into Drago's ribcage.
Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drago moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Valenzuela.
A short left from Drago.
Valenzuela misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drago.
Drago blocks an elbow strike.
Drago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valenzuela throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Drago blocks it with crossed arms.
Drago lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Valenzuela - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Drago will probably get the nod.
That's time! Valenzuela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drago throws a head punch that misses.
Ivan Drago seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Drago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drago managing to block the knees to the body from Valenzuela.
Drago wants to get back to striking at distance but Valenzuela won't allow it.
Valenzuela tries to land a knee to the head but Drago blocks with his arms.
Valenzuela displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drago up against the cage.
Valenzuela lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Valenzuela is trying to maintain a safe position but Drago gets an underhook and turns Valenzuela into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drago.
Drago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valenzuela backwards.
Valenzuela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Drago on the inside.
Valenzuela misses with a knee to the head.
Drago misses with a body punch.
Valenzuela blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drago being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Valenzuela missing with knees to the body.
Valenzuela using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drago has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valenzuela's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Drago tries to throw a body punch but Valenzuela avoids it by throwing Drago back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drago avoiding damage as Valenzuela throws knees to the body.
Drago breaks from the clinch.
Drago moves into the clinch.
Valenzuela leaning against his opponent.
Valenzuela tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drago avoids it.
Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago moves into range and clinches up with Valenzuela.
A short left from Drago.
Valenzuela misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valenzuela just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drago's brow.
Valenzuela is trying to stall.
Drago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valenzuela wants to stall.
Valenzuela unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Valenzuela's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valenzuela pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Drago will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Drago takes the fight into the clinch.
Drago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valenzuela or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drago.
Drago throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valenzuela, pushing him back against the cage.
Valenzuela blocks a body shot from Drago.
Drago lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valenzuela's elbow.
Drago lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Drago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Valenzuela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valenzuela, pushing him back against the cage.
Drago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valenzuela has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valenzuela is looking to control Drago's arms but Drago gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valenzuela has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drago.
Valenzuela stalling the fight.
Drago lands an elbow inside that Valenzuela shrugs off.
Drago being controlled against the cage.
Valenzuela blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Valenzuela slowing the pace effectively.
Valenzuela misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drago.
Valenzuela stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Guilherme Valenzuela.
Drago slips a jab and a cross from Valenzuela.
Drago clinches.
Valenzuela throws an elbow that misses.
Drago working aggressively here.
Drago scores with a shoulder strike.
Valenzuela with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ivan Drago is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valenzuela is trying to maintain a safe position but Drago gets an underhook and turns Valenzuela into the cage.
Drago managing to block the knees to the body from Valenzuela.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drago.
Drago works on Valenzuela's body with a couple of short punches.
Drago lands a nice uppercut.
Drago misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Drago on the inside.
Drago is working Valenzuela over against the cage.
Drago lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valenzuela backwards.
Drago avoiding damage as Valenzuela throws knees to the body.
Guilherme Valenzuela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Drago fails to land.
A short uppercut from Drago.
Valenzuela blocks an uppercut.
Valenzuela tries a knee to the head but Drago blocks it.
Drago prevents a body shot from Valenzuela.
Valenzuela has Drago pressed against the cage.
Valenzuela with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valenzuela takes an elbow to the forehead.
Valenzuela throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Drago blocks it with crossed arms.
Valenzuela misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drago has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago!
Our winner, Ivan Drago, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Belgian Maniac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Peppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peppers has chosen Day N Nite-Kid Cudi as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
155 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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155 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Belgian Maniac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julius Peppers!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maniac loads up on a big right hand but Peppers slips the punch.
Peppers misses with a low kick.
Peppers walks into a stiff left hand from Maniac.
Peppers misses with a leg kick.
Maniac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maniac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peppers manages to avoid it.
Peppers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maniac.
Peppers misses with a straight left.
Maniac throws a head kick but Peppers moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Maniac.
Maniac scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peppers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maniac.
Peppers moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maniac!
Peppers controlling from the full mount.
Maniac tries to hold on but Peppers pushes him away.
Maniac takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Peppers controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers trying to control but Maniac is having none of it.
Maniac is in all sorts of trouble here.
Peppers tries to control but Maniac wriggling away.
Maniac is looking to improve his position but Peppers isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peppers looking to ground and pound but Maniac is blocking nicely.
Maniac tries to hold on but Peppers postures up.
Maniac keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maniac is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers looking to control but Maniac is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Peppers landing strikes from the mount and Maniac is in trouble!
Maniac is trying to escape the mount.
Peppers is landing with some decent strikes but Maniac is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peppers in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Maniac can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julius Peppers will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Maniac takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Maniac.
Peppers thuds his right hand into Maniac's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maniac tries a head kick but it misses.
Maniac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maniac tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maniac misses with a body punch
and Peppers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maniac stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Peppers.
Peppers throws a right and a left that Maniac avoids nicely.
Maniac lands with a good body shot.
Maniac misses with a wild body shot.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Peppers.
Maniac throws a head kick but Peppers moves out of range.
Peppers cracks Maniac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Peppers motions for Maniac to come forward. Peppers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maniac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peppers.
Maniac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maniac stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Peppers just misses with a punch to the body.
Peppers throws a leg kick but Maniac checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maniac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peppers throws a low kick but Maniac moves out of range easily.
Peppers throws a leg kick but Maniac sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maniac throws a sloppy head kick and Peppers moves out of range easily.
Peppers moves out of range of the body kick from Maniac.
Peppers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maniac misses with a lunging right hand
and Peppers counters with a thumping low kick.
Maniac swings widly with a right hand
and Peppers counters with a left to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Peppers.
Julius Peppers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maniac looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice shot by Maniac.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers throws a leg kick that misses.
Julius Peppers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maniac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peppers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maniac is out of range.
Maniac looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Peppers is fending him off so far but Maniac persists. Nope, Peppers circles away and we're back to standing.
Peppers wants to slow Maniac down by chopping away at his legs.
Maniac avoids the body shot from Peppers.
Peppers wants to slow Maniac down by chopping away at his legs.
Peppers tries to land a leg kick but Maniac saw it coming and moves away.
Peppers lands with a nice body punch.
Maniac looks to score with a jab to the body but Peppers is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peppers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maniac checks a leg kick.
Peppers loads up on a big right hand but Maniac slips the punch.
Maniac attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Peppers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maniac.
Peppers tries to land a body kick
and Maniac decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Peppers's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peppers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maniac.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maniac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peppers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maniac is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julius Peppers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Peppers lands a nice looking body shot.
Maniac takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That kick from Maniac tenderised Peppers's leg. Peppers is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by Maniac.
Maniac pivots, looking for a leg kick but Peppers is out of range and Maniac settles back down.
Maniac 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.
Peppers looks for the body kick but Maniac saw that one coming.
Maniac takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Peppers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peppers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maniac.
Maniac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maniac lands a head kick!
Maniac finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Peppers moves out of range as Maniac throws a body kick.
Maniac chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Peppers can pounce on him.
Maniac takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maniac checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maniac throws a front kick aimed at Peppers's knee but Peppers avoids it well.
Peppers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maniac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maniac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peppers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maniac checks a leg kick.
Belgian Maniac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Peppers. That's going to slow Maniac down.
Maniac misses with a leg kick.
Maniac shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peppers sprawls well. Peppers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maniac gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maniac throws a head kick but Peppers moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers connects with a jab.
Peppers throws a hook but Maniac avoids it easily.
Peppers misses with a kick to the body
and Maniac counters with a nice low kick that buckles Peppers's knee momentarily.
Peppers throws a lazy right hand but Maniac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peppers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maniac throws a wild body kick that Peppers sees coming a mile off.
Maniac misses with a head kick.
Peppers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maniac.
Peppers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Julius Peppers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maniac. Peppers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peppers checks a low kick from Maniac.
Peppers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maniac throws a hook but Peppers avoids it easily.
Maniac throws a head kick but Peppers moves out of range.
Maniac swings for the body but Peppers moves out of range.
Peppers avoids the head kick by Maniac.
Maniac is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maniac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peppers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peppers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maniac's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Peppers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peppers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Peppers!
After the big win, Julius Peppers made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Firebird Designs and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donato Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mathers might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Superman. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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157 lbs
23 - 13 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshall Mathers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Donato Russo!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo moves out of range of the body kick.
Russo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mathers scores with a jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Russo.
Mathers parries the strikes from Russo easily there. Russo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mathers to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathers is looking for a sweep.
Mathers is trying to control Russo's posture but Russo avoids it.
Mathers is trying to get back to half guard.
Mathers isn't going anywhere.
Mathers manages to get back to half guard.
Mathers wants to control but Russo is keeping busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathers gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers being controlled here, momentarily.
Mathers keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Mathers is trying to control the position but Russo postures up.
Mathers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russo postures up.
Russo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Russo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mathers wants to get back to full guard.
Russo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mathers gets back to full guard.
Mathers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo wants to control from the top but Mathers keeps moving.
Mathers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mathers seems keen to control Russo's posture.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mathers trying to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We're going to have a standup here because Marshall Mathers wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mathers throws a leg kick which misses Russo's front leg but catches the back leg as Russo tries to avoid it.
Marshall Mathers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russo checks a low kick from Mathers.
Mathers lands with a right hand.
Mathers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crunch! Mathers slams his shin into Russo's torso.
Mathers connects with a body shot that sends Russo's belly button to the back.
That kick from Mathers tenderised Russo's leg. Russo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mathers moves out of range of the body kick from Russo.
Mathers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Russo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Russo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Russo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mathers is fending him off so far but Russo persists. Nope, Mathers circles away and we're back to standing.
Mathers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Russo.
Mathers lands with an overhand left.
Russo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mathers throws a hook but Russo blocks it.
Mathers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Russo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Russo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mathers.
Mathers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mathers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Russo lands a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mathers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Russo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Mathers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mathers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mathers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Russo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mathers tests Russo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mathers takes a swing at Russo's ribcage but misses.
Mathers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mathers lands with a cross.
Good work by Mathers as he checks the leg kick.
Mathers's corner calls for a 1-2. Mathers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Russo throws a low kick but Mathers moves out of range easily.
Russo is looking to chop away at Mathers's legs.
Russo looks to throw a body kick
and Russo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Mathers lands.
Russo moves out of range as Mathers strikes.
Mathers tries to work over Russo's front leg with a kick but Russo checks it.
Mathers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mathers misses with a low kick.
Mathers throws an overhand right that lands on Russo's shoulder, as Russo tries to avoid the shot.
Mathers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mathers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Russo throws the kick towards the body but Mathers avoids it.
Mathers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Russo.
Russo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Russo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mathers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers throws a leg kick which misses Russo's front leg but catches the back leg as Russo tries to avoid it.
Mathers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mathers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Russo has time to react.
Russo misses the shot to the body.
Russo throws a lazy head kick
and Mathers counters with a two punch combo.
Russo throws out a leg kick but Mathers moves out of range and Russo only half commits.
Mathers lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mathers throws a leg kick but Russo moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mathers, right into the meat.
Mathers lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Russo misses.
Mathers misses the jab.
Marshall Mathers is winning the standup battle so far.
Russo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Marshall Mathers has been cut.
Russo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mathers sprawls well. Mathers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russo gets slowly back to his feet.
Mathers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Russo throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Mathers.
A jab lands there for Mathers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers just misses with a punch to the body.
Mathers missing with a left hand there. Russo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Russo fails with a takedown attempt.
Russo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo misses with a straight right.
Mathers cracks a nice hook into Russo's ribs.
Mathers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mathers tries to land a front kick but Russo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Russo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Russo is breathing heavily.
Russo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Mathers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marshall Mathers's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mathers connects with a jab.
Mathers throws a hook but Russo blocks it.
Russo moves forwards but Mathers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Mathers.
Mathers lands a jab to the head.
Mathers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Russo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Mathers does it's job there.
Russo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Russo walks into a stiff left hand from Mathers.
Mathers throws an overhand right that lands on Russo's shoulder, as Russo tries to avoid the shot.
Mathers jabs Russo right on the nose. Russo blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Russo checks a leg kick.
Mathers connects with a solid leg kick.
Mathers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Russo under the eye.
Mathers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Russo needs to keep his hands up - Mathers had a free shot at his head there.
Mathers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mathers tries to land a front kick but Russo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Russo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Russo misses with a looping right.
Russo tries to land a leg kick but Mathers saw it coming and moves away.
Mathers connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Russo shoots in looking for a takedown but Mathers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Russo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mathers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Russo throws a head kick that misses
and Mathers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Russo misses with a low kick.
Russo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Russo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Mathers.
Horrible takedown by Russo or perhaps it was just good defense by Mathers which made him look bad.
Mathers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mathers lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Russo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mathers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mathers jabs at Russo's body.
Mathers scores with a jab.
Russo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donato Russo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mathers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Russo's sensitive parts.
Mathers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Russo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mathers can pounce on him.
Russo throws a chopping leg kick but Mathers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That kick from Mathers tenderised Russo's leg. Russo is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mathers. Mathers obviously looking to wear him down.
Mathers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathers connects with a solid leg kick.
Marshall Mathers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathers cracks Russo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Russo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mathers scores with a leg kick.
Mathers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Russo walks into a jab.
Mathers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russo can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mathers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Russo's sensitive parts.
That kick from Mathers tenderised Russo's leg. Russo is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Mathers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mathers 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Mathers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Tripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Quaritch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tripper's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, TEAR AWAY. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Tripper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miles Quaritch!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tripper throws a right and a left that both miss.
A leg kick checked by Quaritch.
Tripper scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Miles Quaritch has been cut.
Quaritch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Quaritch feints and then cracks Tripper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tripper down.
A good leg kick by Quaritch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tripper scores with a jab.
Tripper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack Tripper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tripper is breathing heavily.
Quaritch moves out of range of the leg kick from Tripper.
Tripper misses with a right hand
and Quaritch counters with a nice leg kick.
Quaritch throws a sloppy head kick and Tripper moves out of range easily.
Quaritch lands with a nice body kick.
Tripper tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Quaritch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tripper. That did some damage!
Quaritch rushes Tripper and presses him up against the cage.
Quaritch lands an elbow inside.
Quaritch trying to land knees to the body.
Tripper takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quaritch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quaritch moves in looking to clinch but Tripper pushes him off.
Quaritch thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tripper if he has to take too many more of those.
Quaritch moves into the clinch.
Quaritch breaks the clinch.
Quaritch closes the distance and pushes Tripper back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quaritch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Jack Tripper has been cut.
Quaritch lands a good knee to the midsection. Tripper won't want to take too many of those.
Quaritch scores with a knee to the head.
Quaritch with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Quaritch lands a knee to the head.
Quaritch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tripper blocks it with crossed arms.
Quaritch lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Quaritch to work.
Knees in the clinch landing for Quaritch.
A head punch on the inside from Tripper fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quaritch scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Quaritch.
Quaritch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tripper throws a push kick but Quaritch slaps the foot to one side.
Quaritch gets a clinch.
Quaritch lands an elbow just above Tripper 's eye.
Quaritch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Quaritch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quaritch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Quaritch prevents a body shot from Tripper.
Tripper tries a body shot but Quaritch blocks it.
Quaritch is trying to stall.
Quaritch blocks a body shot from Tripper.
Tripper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Tripper.
Quaritch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tripper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaritch wants to stall.
Tripper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tripper misses with the head strike.
Quaritch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tripper misses with a punch to the body.
Tripper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Quaritch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tripper.
Quaritch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tripper is trying to pull guard but Quaritch has him pressed against the cage.
Tripper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quaritch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tripper is defending well for now.
Quaritch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Quaritch.
Tripper misses with a punch on the inside.
Tripper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tripper swings wildly with an uppercut but Quaritch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quaritch looking to throw knees to the head but Tripper is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tripper working aggressively here.
Tripper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tripper misses with a body punch.
Quaritch stalling in the clinch.
Tripper misses with the head strike.
Tripper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tripper as Quaritch tries to tie him up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tripper swings wildly with an uppercut but Quaritch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quaritch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tripper throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quaritch tries to land a knee to the head but Tripper blocks with his arms.
Tripper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tripper avoids a wild elbow strike from Quaritch.
Quaritch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Quaritch lands an elbow just above Tripper 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Quaritch dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tripper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tripper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tripper has closed the distance and engaged Quaritch in a clinch.
Quaritch landing knees to the body.
Quaritch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quaritch tries a head kick but it misses.
Tripper rushes Quaritch and presses him up against the cage.
Tripper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quaritchs head.
Quaritch working Tripper over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quaritch controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by Quaritch.
Quaritch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tripper throws a head punch that misses.
Tripper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tripper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Quaritch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Quaritch lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripper managing to block the knees to the body from Quaritch.
Quaritch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tripper tries to work over Quaritch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quaritch blocks an uppercut.
Quaritch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tripper fails to land.
Quaritch misses with an elbow strike.
Quaritch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Quaritch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tripper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tripper avoids a wild elbow strike from Quaritch.
Tripper avoiding damage as Quaritch throws knees to the body.
Tripper tries to throw a body punch but Quaritch avoids it by throwing Tripper back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quaritch.
Quaritch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quaritch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tripper throws a leg kick that is checked
and Quaritch finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Quaritch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tripper. That did some damage!
Miles Quaritch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tripper takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Quaritch tries to clinch up but Tripper circles away and keeps his distance.
Quaritch connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Quaritch.
Nice defenses there by Quaritch.
Quaritch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quaritch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miles Quaritch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quaritch lands a big head kick that sends Tripper tumbling to the mat! Quaritch takes a step backwards and waves Tripper back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Quaritch.
Quaritch connects with a leg kick. Tripper looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Quaritch.
That kick from Quaritch tenderised Tripper's leg. Tripper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Quaritch looks to land a body kick but Tripper moved away.
Tripper misses with a double jab
and Quaritch counters with a low kick, right behind Tripper 's knee.
Quaritch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quaritch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Quaritch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quaritch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tripper's calf.
Tripper takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Quaritch is looking to slow Tripper down with leg kicks.
Tripper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tripper dives in and grabs Quaritch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Quaritch pushes down on Tripper's head and hops out.
Tripper moves out of range as Quaritch throws a body kick.
Quaritch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quaritch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quaritch is looking to slow Tripper down with leg kicks.
Quaritch scores with a push kick.
Quaritch scores with a leg kick.
Quaritch lands a high kick!
Quaritch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tripper's sensitive parts.
Tripper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tripper moves out of range as Quaritch throws a body kick.
Tripper takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tripper will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Quaritch leaves Tripper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Quaritch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tripper takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tripper is rocked!
Quaritch closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Quaritch 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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Quaritch thows a body kick. Tripper tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Quaritch tries to clinch but Tripper is having none of it.
Tripper takes the fight into the clinch.
Quaritch prevents a body shot from Tripper.
Miles Quaritch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tripper jumps guard but Quaritch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Quaritch. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tripper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quaritch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tripper is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quaritch to keep the fight standing.
Tripper struggles to land a body shot inside as Quaritch controls his hands.
Quaritch keeps control of Tripper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Quaritch drops Tripper with a big knee straight up the middle! Tripper is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Tripper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quaritch takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by Quaritch.
Quaritch has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Tripper - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Quaritch, and another! Tripper is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Miles Quaritch!
Our winner, Miles Quaritch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Homer Simpson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Wise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Simpson .
Simpson connects with a body shot.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wise manages to avoid it.
Wise throws a series of punches but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson is looking to chop away at Wise's legs.
Wise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wise works the jab nicely.
Nice body kick from Simpson .
Wise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Wise forces Simpson back against the cage and clinches.
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wise moves away from the strike by Simpson .
Wise stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simpson .
Wise throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson 's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson .
Donk. Wise catches Simpson right on the button with a cross.
Wise connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wise looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
Wise throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simpson avoids a kick to the body.
Jab from Simpson .
Wise misses the shot to the body.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wise scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wise misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson works Wise's body with a nice hook.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wise.
Dennis Wise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Simpson .
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Wise throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wise misses with a body shot.
Wise tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
Wise on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simpson throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wise fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wise jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wise tries to land a leg kick but Simpson saw it coming and moves away.
Simpson moves away from the strike by Wise.
Wise misses with a wild body shot.
Wise throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Simpson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A left lands for Simpson .
Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wise attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wise.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wise manages to avoid it.
Simpson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wise doesn't seem bothered though.
Simpson misses with a leg kick.
Wise changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wise fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simpson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson scores with a nice strike.
Wise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wise listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wise walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simpson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson . Wise does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Homer Simpson will probably get the nod.
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.
Simpson throws an overhand right that lands on Wise's shoulder, as Wise tries to avoid the shot.
Wise misses with a straight left.
Wise misses with a body shot.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wise.
Simpson lands a head shot.
Wise takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Simpson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wise connects with a leg kick. Simpson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wise is looking to score with low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Wise. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Simpson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise ducks under a wild hook from Simpson .
Simpson lands a nice shot that snaps Wise's head back.
Simpson lands with a right hand.
Homer Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wise throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Wise throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
Simpson lands a head shot.
Good work by Wise as he checks the leg kick.
Wise throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good shot there by Simpson .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is looking to chop away at Wise's legs.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wise walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Simpson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wise throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.
Wise takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wise throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
Wise walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wise slips a jab from Simpson .
Wise on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simpson punishes Wise's body with a nice straight punch.
Simpson moves out of range as Wise throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wise.
Wise uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simpson .
Simpson feints and then cracks Wise's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wise down.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wise bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wise scores with a spinning back kick!
Simpson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wise throws a series of punches but Simpson avoids them all with ease.
Wise tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A solid leg kick lands there for Simpson .
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Simpson tries to land a front kick but Wise steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Simpson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wise throws a jab but it's blocked by Simpson .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wise doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wise misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wise on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simpson throws a wild body kick that Wise sees coming a mile off.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wise throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wise misses with a looping left.
Simpson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Wise takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wise fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wise misses with a low kick.
Wise scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wise misses the shot to the body.
Wise looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wise looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Simpson .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simpson .
Simpson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wise looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wise throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.
Wise tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simpson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left lands for Simpson .
Simpson throws a leg kick but Wise checks it.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wise moves away.
Wise on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wise looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wise is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wise misses with a leg kick
and Simpson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Simpson .
Wise moves out of range of the body kick from Simpson .
Wise is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wise blocks the body kick.
Simpson is looking to score with low kicks.
Wise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Simpson .
Dennis Wise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wise is rocked!
Wise takes one on the button.
Oh Wise is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simpson scores with a sloppy right hand. Wise should have avoided that one.
BOOM! Simpson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Wise. Wise tries to recover but Simpson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Wise lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Homer Simpson !
A very excited looking Homer Simpson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Knapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knapp comes to the cage accompanied by Chevelle - The Red. Barker has chosen The Way of the Fist - Five Finger Death Punch as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Knapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Barker!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knapp walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barker.
Knapp stuffs the takedown.
Barker throws a sloppy head kick and Knapp moves out of range easily.
Barker moves into the clinch successfully.
Knapp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knapp prevents the takedown attempt.
Barker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knapp can't find room to land a body shot as Barker controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Knapp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knapp is working Barker over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barker has closed the distance and engaged Knapp in a clinch.
Knapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knapp is looking to control Barker's arms but Barker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knapp has his back to the cage.
Knapp stalling the fight.
Barker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knapp backwards.
Knapp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barker misses with the head strike.
Barker blocks an uppercut.
Barker digs a right hand underneath Knapp's ribcage. Knapp let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Knapp.
Knapp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barker's elbow.
Barker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barker misses with a head kick.
Knapp lands a glancing blow to the side of Barker's head.
It looks like William Barker has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barker.
Peter Knapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Barker.
Barker lands a head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barker.
Barker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
William Barker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knapp blocks a head kick by Barker.
Knapp avoids the head kick by Barker.
Barker wants to clinch but Knapp slips to the side
enabling Knapp to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knapp moves out of range of the strikes.
Barker blocks the body kick.
Knapp throws a leg kick which misses Barker's front leg but catches the back leg as Barker tries to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barker.
Knapp takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker avoids the body shot from Knapp.
Barker stuns Knapp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knapp moves out of range of the body kick from Barker.
Barker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barker shoots in and drives through. Knapp sprawls well.
Knapp misses with a body kick.
Barker wants to clinch
and Knapp counters with a good low kick that Barker was not able to check.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barker.
An inside leg kick from Barker misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knapp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the body from Barker misses
and Knapp counters with a crisp one two that drops Barker! Knapp thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Barker to his feet! Barker is in big trouble!
Barker is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Knapp tenderised Barker's leg. Barker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barker looks gassed!
Barker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barker swings widly with a right hand
and Knapp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barker thinking.
Barker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barker misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Knapp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Barker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barker misses the jab.
Barker scores with a jab to the body.
Peter Knapp is winning the standup battle so far.
Barker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knapp.
Knapp fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barker looks for the body kick but Knapp saw that one coming.
Knapp lands a jab to the head.
Barker is looking to clinch.
Barker misses with a low kick.
Knapp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knapp takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knapp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barker.
Knapp lands with a nice body kick.
Barker is breathing heavily.
Knapp blocks a leg kick.
Barker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knapp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barker checks a leg kick.
Barker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knapp manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barker scores with a nice right hand.
Barker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knapp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Barker is predictable there
and Knapp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barker misses with a takedown
and Knapp counters with a straight right hand.
Barker looks to clinch
and Knapp counters with a solid body kick.
Knapp pounces like a tiger and cracks Barker with a vicious hook! Barker is down but not out! Knapp follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Knapp!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crowley Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shelton Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osbourne's entrance music is Mr Crowley. A fine choice. Harrell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: J. Cole - Blow Up. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crowley Osbourne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 2, fighting out of New York, Shelton Harrell!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harrell avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Osbourne.
Osbourne checks a leg kick.
Harrell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harrell throws a sloppy head kick and Osbourne moves out of range easily.
Osbourne checks a leg kick.
Osbourne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Harrell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick by Osbourne misses
and Harrell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Osbourne lands a right hook to the body.
Harrell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Osbourne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Osbourne misses.
Harrell tries to land a leg kick but Osbourne saw it coming and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Harrell. No joy for Osbourne on that attempt.
Harrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Osbourne 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.
Harrell defending well as Osbourne loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Osbourne misses the target.
Harrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Osbourne.
Harrell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Harrell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harrell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne tries to bum rush Harrell with a series of wild strikes but Harrell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Osbourne scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Harrell throws a big shot that misses.
Osbourne looks to land a right hand but Harrell moved out of range.
Osbourne blocks the body kick.
Osbourne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harrell moves away.
Osbourne checks a leg kick.
Osbourne throws a right and a left that Harrell avoids nicely.
Osbourne throws the kick towards the body but Harrell avoids it.
Osbourne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrell scores with a decent looking hook.
Good work by Harrell as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shelton Harrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harrell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Osbourne scores with a hook.
Osbourne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
Osbourne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Harrell moves forwards but Osbourne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Osbourne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harrell.
Osbourne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harrell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Harrell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Osbourne.
Harrell blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell throws a body punch but Osbourne moves out of range.
Osbourne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Osbourne wants to land a leg kick but Harrell is out of range.
Osbourne looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrell is just out of range.
Harrell lands a nice looking body kick.
Harrell throws a leg kick
and Osbourne counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrell tries to land a front kick but Osbourne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Osbourne sizes up Harrell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Osbourne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harrell as he avoids it easily.
Osbourne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harrell circles away.
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 Crowley Osbourne will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harrell swings for the body but Osbourne moves out of range.
Harrell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Osbourne. Osbourne obviously looking to wear him down.
Osbourne avoids the head kick by Harrell.
Harrell throws a lazy right hand but Osbourne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Osbourne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harrell but Harrell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harrell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Osbourne is out of range and Harrell settles back down.
Osbourne dips to his left and cracks Harrell with an uppercut!
A leg kick checked by Osbourne.
Harrell throws a body punch but Osbourne moves out of range.
Harrell checks a leg kick nicely.
Harrell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne checks a low kick from Harrell.
Osbourne takes one to the chin there.
Harrell swings for the body but Osbourne moves out of range.
Osbourne scores with a one two! Harrell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Osbourne shoots in for a takedown but Harrell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harrell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Osbourne counters with a good low kick that Harrell was not able to check.
Osbourne throws a jab when Harrell was well out of range.
Osbourne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Osbourne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harrell's waist but Harrell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Osbourne off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crowley Osbourne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrell misses with a double jab.
Crowley Osbourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Osbourne checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harrell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Osbourne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Osbourne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Osbourne lands the left hand.
Osbourne misses the shot to the body.
Osbourne throws a shot from downtown. Harrell moves away and avoids it.
Harrell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Osbourne throws out the jab.
Harrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Osbourne is just out of range.
Osbourne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Jab by Osbourne.
Harrell throws a head kick but Osbourne moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell connects with a leg kick. Osbourne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Harrell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Osbourne rather than just go for the knockout.
Harrell walks into a stiff left hand from Osbourne.
Harrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osbourne moves away.
Osbourne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harrell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Osbourne throws out the jab.
Osbourne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harrell misses with a body shot.
Harrell feints and then cracks Osbourne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Osbourne down.
A head kick misses from Harrell.
Harrell lands a jab to the nose.
Harrell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Osbourne's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne throws a hook but Harrell avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Harrell.
Osbourne shoots for a takedown but Harrell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Osbourne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harrell tries to land a front kick but Osbourne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harrell. That's going to slow Osbourne down.
Osbourne tests Harrell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Osbourne blocks a low kick nicely.
Osbourne with a poor takedown
and Harrell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Osbourne's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Harrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Osbourne throws out a loose jab but Harrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osbourne with a nice cross.
Harrell misses with a straight right.
Harrell throws a leg kick but Osbourne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Harrell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harrell ducks under a wild hook from Osbourne.
Harrell moves out of range of the strikes.
Osbourne throws a body punch but Harrell moves out of range.
A jab from Osbourne misses.
Harrell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Osbourne.
Harrell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell throws a solid leg kick but Osbourne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harrell.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrell. Osbourne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Osbourne staying out of range there.
Osbourne shoots for a takedown but Harrell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harrell swings for the body but Osbourne moves out of range.
Harrell thows a body shot but no joy.
Harrell scores with a jab to the body.
Harrell slips under a jab from Osbourne.
Osbourne throws a lazy right hand but Harrell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Osbourne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harrell.
Harrell looks for the body kick but Osbourne saw that one coming.
Osbourne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osbourne.
Harrell checks the leg kick.
Osbourne drives through with a takedown into Harrell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Osbourne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Osbourne stopping the sweep attempt from Harrell.
Osbourne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrell is keeping the position for now.
Harrell looking for a sweep. Not yet Harrell, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Osbourne trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osbourne content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harrell controls Osbourne momentarily but Osbourne frees himself.
Osbourne throws and elbow that misses. Harrell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Osbourne's guard. Nice move by Harrell!
Osbourne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Osbourne thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne trying to keep a closed guard but Harrell is proving a slippery customer.
Osbourne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harrell trying to control but Osbourne is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shelton Harrell.
Osbourne swings for the body but Harrell moves out of range.
Harrell throws a hook but Osbourne avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crowley Osbourne clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harrell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good exchange - Osbourne coming out on top.
Harrell throws a low kick but Osbourne avoids it.
Harrell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Osbourne misses with a wild body shot.
Harrell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Osbourne.
Osbourne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Osbourne misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Harrell.
A lazy body kick from Harrell
and Osbourne counters with a two punch combo.
Harrell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell throws a wild body kick that Osbourne sees coming a mile off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Harrell.
Osbourne throws a jab but it's blocked by Harrell.
Osbourne misses with a kick to the body.
Osbourne looks to land a left hand but Harrell moved out of range nicely.
Osbourne misses with a low kick.
A big right from Harrell misses.
Osbourne misses with a hook.
Harrell slips a straight right by Osbourne.
Osbourne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harrell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Osbourne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Osbourne.
Harrell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice uppercut lands for Harrell. That snapped Osbourne's head back.
A jab from Osbourne misses.
Harrell slips a jab and a cross from Osbourne.
Osbourne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Osbourne misses with a lunging right hand
and Harrell counters with an inside leg kick.
Harrell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harrell throws a sloppy head kick and Osbourne moves out of range easily.
Harrell defending well as Osbourne loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Osbourne. That's going to slow Harrell down.
Osbourne throws a leg kick but Harrell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shelton Harrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harrell with a nice cross.
Harrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osbourne was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrell.
Osbourne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Osbourne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Harrell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harrell with a nice cross.
Osbourne shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Harrell wants to control but Osbourne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Osbourne is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osbourne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harrell's head.
Harrell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Osbourne.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Osbourne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Osbourne is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harrell has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crowley Osbourne had his way with Shelton Harrell in that round.
That's time! Osbourne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Harrell avoids the body shot from Osbourne.
A looping hook to the body misses from Osbourne. Harrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Osbourne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harrell lands a leg kick that knocks Osbourne off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrell ducks under a wild hook from Osbourne.
Osbourne throws a sloppy head kick and Harrell moves out of range easily.
Osbourne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
Harrell misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Osbourne misses its intended target.
Osbourne avoids the body shot from Harrell.
Harrell slips a straight right by Osbourne.
A punch combination from Harrell misses.
An inside leg kick from Osbourne misses.
Osbourne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harrell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Osbourne somewhat.
Osbourne walks forward, straight into a front kick from Harrell.
Osbourne checks a low kick from Harrell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body kick there by Harrell.
Osbourne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harrell can pounce on him.
Osbourne throws out a loose jab but Harrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osbourne blocks a jab.
Osbourne misses with a leg kick.
Harrell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Osbourne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harrell manages to avoid it.
Harrell looks for the body kick but Osbourne saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Harrell blocks the leg kick.
Shelton Harrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harrell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harrell but Harrell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some bone on bone action there as Harrell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Osbourne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Harrell tries a head kick but it misses.
Harrell throws a poor cross that misses
and Osbourne counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Osbourne takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osbourne trying to control the action but Harrell is working from the bottom.
Harrell is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Osbourne prevents Harrell from improving his position.
Osbourne throwing shots but Harrell is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osbourne is looking for a kimura here.
Osbourne thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Harrell to regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Crowley Osbourne.
I think Osbourne 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Crowley Osbourne!
Crowley Osbourne retains his lightweight title!
Crowley Osbourne looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Would like to thank my sponsors Hellbent and MIFG Gear -- This title is mine for a long long time and no one is taking it get use to it'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jealous Jarvae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Teaching You kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Brandon Lee 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jealous Jarvae!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Lee!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarvae fails to land the takedown.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jarvae throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Jarvae scores with a kick to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Jarvae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jarvae lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jarvae throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Jarvae throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jarvae takes a step back to recover.
Jarvae throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Lee feints a jab promting Jarvae to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jarvae slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jarvae lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lee takes a step back to recover.
A good leg kick by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jarvae.
Lee avoids the head kick by Jarvae.
Jarvae thumps Lee with a low kick.
Lee misses with a hook.
Jarvae lands with a thumping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Jarvae tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jarvae blocks the body kick.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarvae manages to avoid it.
Jarvae fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jarvae looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee misses with a combination
and Jarvae counters with a stiff right hand.
Jarvae throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lee makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jarvae really felt that one!
Jarvae getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brandon Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvae tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Jarvae.
Lee jabs Jarvae right on the nose. Jarvae blinks but takes it well.
Jarvae misses with a head kick.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Jarvae moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Jarvae avoids the head kick by Lee.
A clash of legs there as Jarvae blocks the low kick.
Lee gets caught napping as Jarvae dives in and scores a takedown. Lee manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jarvae wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee managing to control the position.
Jarvae trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvae is really struggling to control Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jarvae postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Jarvae trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Jealous Jarvae wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jarvae fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Jarvae connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Jarvae's leg but Jarvae calmly moves out of range.
Jarvae scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvae shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Jarvae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
A head kick misses from Jarvae.
Jarvae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jarvae loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Jarvae moved out of range.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jarvae scores with a nice body kick.
Lee with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Jarvae's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee scores with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarvae misses with a low kick.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Jarvae's head back.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Jarvae lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
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 Jealous Jarvae will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jarvae keeps Lee at a distance using the push kick.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jarvae.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jarvae.
Jarvae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jarvae throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Jarvae is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Lee misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Jarvae blocks the low kick.
Lee takes a swing at Jarvae's ribcage but misses.
Jealous Jarvae is winning the standup battle so far.
Jarvae looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarvae throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jarvae.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee cracks Jarvae with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jarvae.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Jarvae throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Jarvae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jarvae shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jarvae's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jarvae wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee controlling Jarvae's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Brandon Lee hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Jarvae fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Jarvae misses with a body shot.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Jarvae connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Brandon Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee clobbers Jarvae with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jarvae misses with a head kick.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jarvae is defended easily by Lee.
Lee blocks a head kick by Jarvae.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jarvae can pounce on him.
Jarvae misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee throws a right hand that Jarvae ducks under and follows up with a left that Jarvae also avoids with ease.
Jarvae throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Jarvae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee misses the jab.
Jarvae throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Jarvae takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Jarvae avoids the body shot from Lee.
Jarvae throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Jarvae dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Jarvae's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jealous Jarvae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jarvae.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Jarvae off balance momentarily.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jarvae takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jarvae scores with a kick to the body.
Jarvae throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
Jarvae listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jarvae lands a high kick!
Jarvae tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jarvae pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Jarvae settles back down.
Jarvae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee scores with a jab. Jarvae acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jarvae takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jarvae lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Jarvae moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jarvae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jarvae on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Jarvae.
Jarvae throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Jarvae.
Jarvae throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee throws a front kick that sends Jarvae stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jarvae fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee.
Jarvae throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Lee stalks Jarvae and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jarvae's face. Jarvae staggers backwards, shaken.
Jarvae will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee is looking to slow Jarvae down with leg kicks.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Lee takes a swing at Jarvae's ribcage but misses.
Lee works Jarvae's body with a nice hook.
Jarvae connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee cracks Jarvae with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jarvae gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee connects with a leg kick. Jarvae looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jarvae.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jarvae throws a leg kick
and Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee jabs Jarvae right on the nose. Jarvae blinks but takes it well.
Jarvae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Jarvae looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jarvae looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jarvae counters with an inside leg kick.
Jarvae throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Jarvae takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee scores with a hook.
Jarvae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Jarvae.
Jarvae tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Jarvae.
Jarvae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Jarvae throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Lee throws a hook but Jarvae blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jarvae checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jarvae misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee throws a low kick but Jarvae moves out of range easily.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Jarvae blocks a low kick nicely.
That kick from Lee tenderised Jarvae's leg. Jarvae is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Jarvae.
Jarvae pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Jarvae settles back down.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jarvae shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jarvae shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Lee really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jarvae tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jarvae dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Jarvae looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Jarvae moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jarvae misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Jarvae throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jarvae takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jarvae gets a takedown into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lee trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvae is looking to stall here but Lee recovers full guard.
Lee wants to sweep here but Jarvae controlling him for the moment.
Jarvae with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jarvae trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvae postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jarvae lands a couple of digs.
Jarvae throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee managing to control the position.
Jarvae is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jealous Jarvae wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jarvae.
Lee 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jarvae has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jarvae and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jarvae.
Jarvae scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarvae.
Lee checks a low kick from Jarvae.
Jarvae throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jarvae finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jarvae misses with a looping left.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jarvae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jarvae.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarvae is just out of range.
Jarvae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jealous Jarvae had his way with Brandon Lee in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A low kick from Jarvae is predictable there
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Jarvae walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jarvae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarvae moves away.
Jarvae staying out of range there.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Jarvae moves away from the strike by Lee.
Jarvae throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Jarvae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvae fails with a takedown attempt.
Jarvae slips a jab from Lee.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee feints and then cracks Jarvae's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jarvae down.
Lee 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.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jarvae can pounce on him.
Jarvae misses with a head kick.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Jarvae. Jarvae gets slowly back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jarvae attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jarvae moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee swings for the body but Jarvae moves out of range.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Jarvae misses with a head kick.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Jarvae avoids a kick to the body.
Lee takes a swing at Jarvae's ribcage but misses.
Jarvae moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvae shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jealous Jarvae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvae throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Lee clobbers Jarvae with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee stuns Jarvae with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee cracks Jarvae with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jarvae shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jarvae's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jarvae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee cracks the inside of Jarvae's front leg.
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jarvae on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jarvae throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarvae.
Jarvae drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jarvae's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Jarvae blocks the low kick.
Jarvae dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Jarvae's head and hops out.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarvae is just out of range.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Jarvae does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Jarvae.
Jarvae takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jarvae doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Jarvae counters with a left and a right that stings Lee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Lee!
Brandon Lee is the new featherweight champion!
Brandon Lee managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 5th Round Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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