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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Crouch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afa Phatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crouch's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Headstrong. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Afa Phatu was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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170 lbs
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176 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grant Crouch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Afa Phatu!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phatu misses with a takedown
and Crouch counters with a series of strikes. Phatu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crouch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crouch looks to land a body kick but Phatu moved away.
Phatu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crouch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Phatu wants to control from the top but Crouch keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phatu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phatu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Phatu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crouch is keeping the position for now.
Phatu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Phatu stands up over Crouch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crouch throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crouch looking to control.
Phatu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phatu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crouch wants to stand but Phatu is controlling the position.
Crouch is trying to control the position but Phatu postures up.
Phatu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Phatu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crouch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phatu looks gassed!
Phatu throws a sloppy head kick and Crouch moves out of range easily.
Crouch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crouch lands the left hand.
Crouch darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Phatu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crouch wants to work for an arm triangle but Phatu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phatu tries to get to full guard but Crouch has control of the leg.
Crouch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phatu keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phatu actively working from the bottom here.
Crouch trying to control from half guard but Phatu is working away.
Phatu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Crouch trying to control the position from guard on top but Phatu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crouch stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Crouch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Crouch lands a body shot.
Phatu tries to sprawl but Crouch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crouch controlling the action here.
Phatu is trying to get back to full guard.
Phatu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phatu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crouch tries to stand and escape but Phatu is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crouch is trying to control the action in half guard but Phatu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Phatu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Phatu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crouch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crouch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phatu wants to sweep but no luck.
Phatu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Phatu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phatu has his foot on Crouch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crouch works his way back into a safe position though.
Crouch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Phatu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Afa Phatu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crouch closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crouch lands in his opponent's guard.
Crouch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phatu is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Crouch rolls with it to try and escape but Phatu cranks on the arm and Crouch is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Afa Phatu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Dupree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Dupree had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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219 lbs
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166 lbs
5 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Olympic wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Dupree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupree is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dupree motions for Oliver to come forward. Dupree throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oliver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oliver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dupree missing with a left hand there. Oliver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dupree attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dupree throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dupree blocks a head kick by Oliver.
Dupree uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oliver throws a head kick but Dupree moves out of range.
Dupree connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oliver shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oliver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dupree scores with a head kick. Oliver tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick by Oliver misses
and Dupree counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliver misses with a head kick.
Dupree works the jab nicely.
Dupree lands a lovely overhand right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oliver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dupree catches Oliver with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Oliver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver tries to move into range but Dupree moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oliver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses.
Dupree avoids the head kick by Oliver.
Dupree is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dupree connects with a nice looking jab.
Oliver throws a sloppy head kick and Dupree moves out of range easily.
Dupree lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dupree with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dupree avoids the head kick by Oliver.
Ryan Oliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dupree cracks Oliver with a good jab.
Dupree misses with a hook. Oliver ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Oliver 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dupree scores with a hook to the body. Oliver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dupree blocks a head kick by Oliver.
Dupree misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oliver throws a sloppy head kick and Dupree moves out of range easily.
Dupree swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dupree waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver dodges the punch combination from Dupree.
Oliver drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dupree lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Oliver.
Dupree misses with a straight right.
Dupree scores with a hook to the body. Oliver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oliver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dupree cracks Oliver with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oliver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dupree avoids the head kick by Oliver.
Oliver looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Dupree.
Dupree is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dupree avoids the head kick by Oliver.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Oliver.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses.
Dupree avoids the head kick by Oliver.
Oliver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Dupree showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dupree 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 10:9
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 10:9
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Dupree!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Joe Jurgenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikail Bargasnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikail Bargasnikov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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214 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Billy Joe Jurgenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikail Bargasnikov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bargasnikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jurgenson.
Jurgenson defending well as Bargasnikov loads up on a big left hand.
Jurgenson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jurgenson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bargasnikov throws a right hand that Jurgenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jurgenson also avoids with ease.
Jurgenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bargasnikov.
Bargasnikov misses with a two punch combination.
Jurgenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgenson moves out of range as Bargasnikov strikes.
Bargasnikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jurgenson.
Jurgenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bargasnikov.
Jurgenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bargasnikov.
Bargasnikov throws a looping overhand right but Jurgenson ducks down to avoid it.
Bargasnikov misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bargasnikov.
Jurgenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bargasnikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jurgenson throws a right hand that Bargasnikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Bargasnikov also avoids with ease.
Bargasnikov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jurgenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bargasnikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Bargasnikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bargasnikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jurgenson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikail Bargasnikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bargasnikov 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 9:10
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 9:10
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikail Bargasnikov!
Our winner, Mikail Bargasnikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Yelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brett Yelton had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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195 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Yelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renzo Rua!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yelton tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Yelton is looking to clinch.
Yelton tries to clinch
and Rua counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yelton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rua back to the cage. Yelton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yelton slips a jab and a cross from Rua.
Yelton misses with a low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rua goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yelton prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yelton obliges.
Yelton breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yelton misses with a low kick.
Yelton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yelton tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt.
Yelton has managed to clinch.
Yelton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yelton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yelton is breathing heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Yelton working away.
Rua is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rua can't do much from the bottom here.
Yelton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rua is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yelton working away.
Rua manages to get back to half guard.
Rua manages to get to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rua is on top in guard.
Rua is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yelton wants to stand but Rua is controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rua landing some decent shots from guard.
Rua trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rua slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yelton has momentary wrist control but Rua slips an elbow through the middle.
Rua controlling from the top position.
Rua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rua stands and throws Yelton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brett Yelton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rua shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yelton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rua.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yelton is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rua trying to control the action but Yelton is working from the bottom.
Rua tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yelton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rua works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rua is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yelton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws some wild stikes that Yelton manages to avoid easily.
Rua controlling from mount.
Rua's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rua lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yelton hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to control but Yelton wriggling away.
Rua unloading with bombs!
Rua is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yelton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yelton!
Rua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to get back to his feet but Yelton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yelton defends well.
Rua is pulling down on Yelton's head. It's preventing any offense from Yelton, at least for the moment.
Rua lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yelton!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yelton is in a horrible position here. Rua smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renzo Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Yelton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yelton, right into the meat.
Rua shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rua thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yelton's head.
Renzo Rua has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rua looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rua is trying to control the action in half guard but Yelton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua wants to work for an arm triangle but Yelton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is taking a breather. Yelton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rua gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Yelton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rua.
Some bone on bone action there as Rua checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yelton motions for Rua to come forward. Yelton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rua checks a low kick from Yelton.
Yelton closes the distance but Rua moves to the side
and Rua counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua won't allow Yelton to get back to his feet.
Rua decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua has managed to clinch.
Yelton misses with a knee strike.
Rua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rua throws a series of punches but Yelton avoids them all with ease.
Yelton avoids the head kick by Rua.
Brett Yelton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yelton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yelton misses with a head kick.
Rua scores a takedown into full mount!
Rua punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua controlling the position easily from mount.
Rua can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yelton is looking to escape.
Rua landing strikes from the mount and Yelton is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yelton is looking to escape.
Yelton is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rua controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renzo Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rua has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renzo Rua!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Swags Middleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Stout could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Swags Middleton's chin.
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180 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Very confident |
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Stout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Swags Middleton!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Middleton swats away the attempt to clinch by Stout.
Stout circles away from the clinch attempt.
Middleton is looking to clinch.
Stout tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Stout lands but Middleton takes it in his stride.
Middleton avoids the head kick by Stout.
Stout plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stout throws a head kick that misses
and Middleton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stout!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Middleton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Middleton prevents Stout from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Middleton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stout can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Middleton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stout tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stout blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stout is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Middleton controlling from the full mount.
Middleton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stout because Middleton loaded up on that one.
Middleton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Middleton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Middleton.
Middleton stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Middleton throws an overhand right that lands on Stout's shoulder, as Stout tries to avoid the shot.
Middleton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Stout scores with a four punch combination!
Middleton tries to clinch up but Stout circles away and keeps his distance.
Middleton throws a right hand that Stout ducks under and follows up with a left that Stout also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Middleton misses with an uppercut.
Middleton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Sam Stout has been cut.
Middleton has managed to clinch.
Middleton breaks from the clinch.
Stout tries a head kick but it misses.
Stout throws a head kick that misses.
Stout throws a series of strikes that have Middleton backpedaling.
Stout tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stout throws a sloppy head kick and Middleton moves out of range easily.
Middleton moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Middleton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Middleton tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Middleton throws a looping overhand right but Stout ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Middleton.
Middleton has managed to clinch.
Middleton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sam Stout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stout tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Middleton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stout throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Middleton looks to score with a jab to the body but Stout is just out of range.
Middleton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stout paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Middleton cracks Stout with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Swags Middleton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Stout's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Middleton avoids the head kick by Stout.
Sam Stout is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stout throws a head kick that misses.
Middleton fails to land with a series of punches.
Middleton avoids the head kick by Stout.
Middleton shoots in looking for a takedown. Stout tries to sprawl out of it but Middleton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stout manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stout tries a head kick but it misses.
Stout throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Stout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stout feints a jab promting Middleton to slip. Stout then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Middleton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Middleton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stout paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Middleton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swags Middleton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Stout.
Stout throws a sloppy head kick and Middleton moves out of range easily.
Stout slips under a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout misses with a knee strike.
Stout tries to land knees in the clinch but Middleton avoids the damage to the body.
Stout is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Middleton is keeping busy.
Middleton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Middleton works the jab nicely.
Middleton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stout throws a head kick but Middleton moves out of range.
Middleton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sam Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swags Middleton.
Stout tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Middleton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stout wants to clinch
and Middleton counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Middleton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stout manages to avoid it.
Stout is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Middleton. Those never looked like landing.
Stout tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stout will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Middleton tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout throws a head kick that misses.
Stout tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Middleton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Stout.
Middleton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stout.
Stout scores with a one two! Middleton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Middleton misses with a two punch combination.
Middleton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stout circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Swags Middleton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Stout's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Middleton forces Stout back against the cage and clinches.
Middleton breaks the clinch.
Middleton throws a right hand that Stout ducks under and follows up with a left that Stout also avoids with ease.
Stout misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Middleton clinches with his opponent.
Stout with a knee to the head.
Middleton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Middleton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Middleton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stout paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stout throws a head kick that misses.
Middleton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Middleton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stout tries a knee to the head but Middleton blocks it.
Middleton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stout moves in looking to clinch but Middleton pushes him off.
Middleton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Middleton drives through and clinches with Stout against the cage.
Middleton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Middleton avoids the head kick by Stout.
Stout is looking to clinch.
Middleton throws a series of punches but Stout moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Middleton is looking to chop away at Stout's legs.
Middleton drives through with a takedown into Stout's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Middleton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stout not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Middleton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Middleton pushing down on Stout's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stout is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Middleton decides to return to a standing position.
Middleton tries a head kick but it misses.
Stout throws a head kick that misses
and Middleton counters with a low kick, right behind Stout 's knee.
Middleton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Middleton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Middleton throws a sloppy head kick and Stout moves out of range easily.
Middleton clinches up with Stout and pushes him back against the cage.
Swags Middleton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Middleton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Middleton cracks the inside of Stout's front leg.
Stout misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sam Stout is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Middleton misses with a few strikes there.
Stout swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Middleton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stout tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stout moves out of range as Middleton strikes.
Middleton avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stout throws a head kick that misses.
Sam Stout has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Middleton darts in and clinches Stout up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Swags Middleton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Middleton 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Swags Middleton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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184 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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24
160 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Popov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ippo Makunouchi!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Popov.
Popov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Popov tries to clinch but Makunouchi is having none of it.
Makunouchi throws a body punch but Popov moves out of range.
Popov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Popov slips under a jab.
Popov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makunouchi has had enough of the clinch but Popov keeps him there for the moment.
Popov lands a nice elbow.
Makunouchi manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Popov tenderised Makunouchi's leg. Makunouchi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some wild striking there from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi misses with a few strikes there.
Popov pushes Makunouchi away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makunouchi looks to land a right hand but Popov moved out of range.
Popov tries to clinch but Makunouchi is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Makunouchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popov closes the distance and pushes Makunouchi back into the cage.
Popov breaks the clinch.
A big right from Makunouchi misses.
Popov closes the distance and clinches.
Popov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Popov has Makunouchi pushed against the cage.
Popov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makunouchi is trying to break the clinch but Popov has him pressed against the cage.
Popov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popov moves in looking to clinch but Makunouchi pushes him off.
Makunouchi gets tackled into the cage by Popov. Popov maintains the clinch.
Popov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Popov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi punishes Popov's body with a nice straight punch.
Popov lands with a kick to the temple. Makunouchi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makunouchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Popov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Popov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Makunouchi takes an elbow to the temple.
Popov taking a breather.
Popov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Makunouchi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Makunouchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makunouchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popov manages to avoid it.
Popov throws a front kick that sends Makunouchi stumbling back into the cage.
Popov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Popov staying out of range there.
Makunouchi blocks a head kick by Popov.
Makunouchi scores with a nice right hand.
Makunouchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Popov.
Makunouchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makunouchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popov.
Makunouchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makunouchi misses with a right hand
and Popov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Makunouchi looks gassed!
Popov takes the fight into the clinch.
Popov has Makunouchi pressed against the cage, preventing Makunouchi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov working Makunouchi over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Popov.
Popov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Popov lands a nice elbow.
Popov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Popov thuds a left hand into Makunouchi's body.
Popov connects with a solid leg kick.
Popov lands a high kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Popov.
Popov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Makunouchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Popov slips a jab from Makunouchi.
Popov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makunouchi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Popov moves into range and clinches up with Makunouchi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Popov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Popov tries to clinch up but Makunouchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Popov clinches.
Makunouchi letting Popov take a breather here.
Popov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Popov avoids the body shot from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Makunouchi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Popov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick from Popov lands but Makunouchi takes it in his stride.
Popov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makunouchi throws out the jab.
Makunouchi misses with a double jab.
Makunouchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popov manages to avoid it.
Makunouchi swinging wildly here.
Popov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popov lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Popov. Those never looked like landing.
Popov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Makunouchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Popov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Popov counters with a straight right hand.
Popov forces Makunouchi back against the cage and clinches.
Makunouchi is looking to break free of the clinch but Popov has double underhooks.
Popov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Makunouchi is breathing heavily.
Popov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makunouchi throws a shot from downtown. Popov moves away and avoids it.
Popov is looking to clinch but Makunouchi is avoiding it.
Popov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch but Makunouchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Makunouchi misses the target.
Popov lands a nice looking body kick.
Alexander Popov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makunouchi stalks Popov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Popov's face. Popov staggers backwards, shaken.
Popov throws a nice head kick!
Makunouchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexander Popov is winning the standup battle so far.
Popov rushes Makunouchi and presses him up against the cage.
Popov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popov moves into the clinch successfully.
Popov leaning against his opponent.
Popov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Popov manages to break the clinch.
Popov punishes Makunouchi's body with a nice straight punch.
Makunouchi gets tackled into the cage by Popov. Popov maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi is trying to push Popov away but Popov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Makunouchi pushes Popov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Popov working Makunouchi over with knees to the body.
Popov landing knees to the body.
Makunouchi takes an elbow to the temple.
Popov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Popov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Makunouchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makunouchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Popov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Makunouchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popov closes the distance and clinches.
Popov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makunouchi can do to turn this around?
Popov connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi can't break the clinch.
Makunouchi is trying to force a seperation but Popov has the dominant position.
Makunouchi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Makunouchi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popov connects with a knee to the head.
Popov lands an uppercut.
Popov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makunouchi's efforts to push away.
Popov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popov lands a leg kick that knocks Makunouchi off balance momentarily.
Popov dodges the punch combination from Makunouchi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Makunouchi throws a shot from downtown. Popov moves away and avoids it.
Makunouchi misses with a combination
and Popov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Makunouchi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Popov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makunouchi.
Popov is struggling to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on Makunouchi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Makunouchi breaks from the clinch.
Popov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Popov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makunouchi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Popov.
Makunouchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Popov throws a right hand that Makunouchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Makunouchi also avoids with ease.
Makunouchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popov.
Popov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Popov rushes Makunouchi and presses him up against the cage.
Makunouchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Popov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Makunouchi misses with a double jab.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makunouchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left and a right from Makunouchi both land. Nice combination.
Makunouchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makunouchi jabs Popov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Popov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Makunouchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Makunouchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popov.
Popov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Makunouchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Popov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Popov rushes Makunouchi and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popov stalling against the cage.
Popov scores with a knee to the head.
Popov breaks from the clinch.
Makunouchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popov.
Makunouchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makunouchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makunouchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Popov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makunouchi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Popov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Popov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Makunouchi's defenses.
A knee to the head by Popov.
Popov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov keeps control of Makunouchi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Makunouchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makunouchi wants to get back to striking at distance but Popov won't allow it.
Makunouchi takes an elbow to the temple.
Makunouchi wants to get back to striking at distance but Popov won't allow it.
Popov working Makunouchi over with knees to the body.
Popov avoiding damage.
Makunouchi has had enough of the clinch but Popov keeps him there for the moment.
Makunouchi is trying to break free.
Makunouchi takes an elbow to the temple.
Makunouchi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Popov obliges.
Popov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alexander Popov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov lands an elbow that stopped Makunouchi in his tracks for a moment.
Popov breaks the clinch.
Popov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Popov clinches with his opponent.
Alexander Popov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Popov.
Makunouchi is trying to break the clinch but Popov is controlling him.
Makunouchi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Makunouchi takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Popov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ippo Makunouchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Popov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Makunouchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Popov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Popov 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Popov!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Wilhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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25
182 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Austin Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Wilhelm!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots in but Wilhelm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wilhelm checks the leg kick.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilhelm throws a head kick that misses.
Wilhelm leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wilhelm counters with a nice leg kick.
Williams moves out of range as Wilhelm throws a body kick.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Wilhelm counters with an inside leg kick.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilhelm misses with a head kick.
Williams throws a hook but Wilhelm avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilhelm counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Wilhelm throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Wilhelm.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilhelm counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Williams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wilhelm wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams controlling the action here.
Williams tries to pass to full mount but Wilhelm defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilhelm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Williams is taking a breather. Wilhelm says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wilhelm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilhelm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
Wilhelm is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Wilhelm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Wilhelm.
I think Wilhelm 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 9:10
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 9:10
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Wilhelm!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvador Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Immortal Style (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Style comes into a darkened arena with his song building. In Flames / Dead End kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25
212 lbs
11 - 5 - 1 |
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219 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Salvador Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Immortal Style!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Style lands with a shot to the body.
Style thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cannon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Style avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cannon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Style.
Style tries to move into range but Cannon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cannon takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannon moves in looking to clinch but Style pushes him off.
Style throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cannon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Style sizes up Cannon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Style throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Style stuffs the takedown attempt from Cannon. Cannon gets slowly back to his feet.
Style throws a front kick aimed at Cannon's knee but Cannon avoids it well.
Cannon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cannon misses with an uppercut
and Style makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cannon avoids the head kick by Style.
Style throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Style tried to score with a low kick but Cannon checks it.
Cannon looks to land a right hand but Style moved out of range.
Style throws a shot from downtown. Cannon moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Style defends it nicely.
Cannon checks a leg kick nicely.
Style misses with a wild body shot.
Cannon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Style.
Cannon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Cannon.
Cannon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cannon wants it to stay on the feet.
Style fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cannon manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Cannon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cannon.
Style is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cannon.
Cannon slips a straight right by Style.
Style throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cannon looks to land a right hand but Style moved out of range.
Cannon tries to clinch but Style is having none of it.
Style throws a lazy right hand but Cannon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Cannon blocks the low kick.
Cannon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Style.
A looping hook to the body misses from Style. Cannon does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannon cracks a nice hook into Style's ribs.
Style misses with a looping left.
Cannon throws a poor cross that misses
and Style counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Style thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cannon if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Style lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Cannon misses.
Style scores with a punch to the head.
Style misses with a combination
and Cannon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Style!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cannon wants to control the pace but Style is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Immortal Style dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cannon takes a swing at Style's ribcage but misses.
Style tests Cannon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cannon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Style listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Style jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Style keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Style misses the target.
Cannon 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.
Cannon wants to clinch but Style slips to the side
and Style counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Style throws an overhand right that lands on Cannon's shoulder, as Cannon tries to avoid the shot.
Style throws the left hand but Cannon avoids the punch easily.
Style scores with a nice strike.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown but Style shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Style avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cannon lands a really nice looking cross but Style seems unphased.
Cannon scores with a punch to the head.
Style missing with a left hand there. Cannon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Style. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Style.
Cannon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Style missing with a left hand there. Cannon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Style looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Style.
Style connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cannon throws a poor cross that misses
and Style makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Style throws a head kick that misses.
Style shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab from Cannon.
Style just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cannon moves out of range of the leg kick from Style.
Style steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cannon.
Cannon checks a leg kick.
Style will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Style jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cannon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Style pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Cannon misses.
Style throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cannon.
Cannon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Style pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Style scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Style pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cannon is out of range and Style settles back down.
Cannon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cannon looks to land a combination but Style avoids it well.
Style swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cannon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Style thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannon takes a swing at Style's ribcage but misses.
Cannon misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Style lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cannon circles away quickly and effectively.
An inside leg kick from Style misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Immortal Style showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cannon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Style throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Style takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cannon misses with a hook
and Style counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Style misses with a wild body shot.
Cannon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cannon duly obliges.
Style throws a hook but Cannon avoids it easily.
Cannon stuns Style with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cannon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Immortal Style seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cannon checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Style drives through with a takedown into Cannon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Style missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cannon holds on and takes a little breather.
Cannon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Style would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cannon keeping moving, preventing Style from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Style scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cannon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Style trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cannon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Salvador Cannon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Style. That's going to slow Cannon down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Style connects with a looping right hand.
Style bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Cannon.
A swing and a miss from Cannon.
Style ducks under a wild hook from Cannon.
Cannon misses with a hook to the body
and Style counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cannon throws a hook but Style blocks it.
Salvador Cannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Style jabs Cannon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Style moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cannon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Style's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Style is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Immortal Style is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cannon throwing shots but Style is blocking nicely.
Style has his hands clasped together around Cannon's back. He's all about the action.
Style trying to control but Cannon postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Immortal Style.
Style thumps Cannon with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Immortal Style comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Style winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Immortal Style!
In his post fight interview, Immortal Style gave a big smile as he said 'VITTUJEE!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Iron Chancellor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Corey Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chancellor comes into the arena with Amon Tobin / El Cargo blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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23
146 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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23
137 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iron Chancellor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Corey Jr!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Chancellor misses.
Corey Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chancellor sprawls well initially but Corey Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Corey Jr tries to pass to full mount but Chancellor defends it.
Corey Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Corey Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Chancellor has hold of Corey Jr's hands but Corey Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chancellor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Corey Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Corey Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chancellor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chancellor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chancellor!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corey Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Corey Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Corey Jr tries to get to full guard but Chancellor has control of the leg.
Chancellor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Corey Jr tries to get to full guard but Chancellor has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chancellor stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Corey Jr to get to his feet.
Chancellor rushes Corey Jr and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Chancellor.
Corey Jr is working for takedown but Chancellor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chancellor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corey Jr's elbow.
Corey Jr turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corey Jr tries to move to mount but Chancellor blocks the move with his legs.
Corey Jr tries for a kimura but Chancellor is defending well.
Corey Jr working the strikes but Chancellor uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr is looking for a kimura but Chancellor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Corey Jr to get the leverage.
Chancellor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Corey Jr.
Corey Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Corey Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Chancellor is defending well.
Chancellor wants to get back to full guard.
Chancellor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Corey Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr throwing shots but Chancellor is blocking nicely.
Chancellor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Corey Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Corey Jr with the ground and pound but Chancellor uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chancellor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Corey Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Corey Jr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corey Jr turns into Chancellor and is now in his guard.
Chancellor managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Corey Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Corey Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Chancellor counter with a right hand.
Corey Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Corey Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Chancellor stuffs the takedown.
Corey Jr shoots for a takedown but Chancellor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Corey Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corey Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chancellor takes one on the button.
Mike Corey Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chancellor works the jab nicely.
Corey Jr is rocked!
Corey Jr looks for the body kick but Chancellor saw that one coming.
Corey Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Chancellor finish him?
Corey Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Corey Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Iron Chancellor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Corey Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corey Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Chancellor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Corey Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Corey Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chancellor.
Corey Jr is breathing heavily.
Chancellor connects with a right that clearly hurt Corey Jr. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Chancellor proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Corey Jr collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Chancellor!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack McClusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spartacus Thracian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClusky kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Stand Alone. Thracian is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I am Spartacus!!! I stand alone . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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254 lbs
28 - 9 - 1 |
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23
275 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
28 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack McClusky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Spartacus Thracian!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thracian takes a jab right on the kisser.
McClusky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from McClusky.
McClusky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thracian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McClusky sprawls well. McClusky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thracian gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from McClusky. Those never looked like landing.
McClusky misses the shot to the body.
Thracian scores with a sloppy right hand. McClusky should have avoided that one.
Good work by Thracian as he checks the leg kick.
McClusky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McClusky lands a jab.
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!
Some wild striking there from McClusky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thracian is trying hard to land a takedown here. McClusky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McClusky thows a left - swing and a miss!
McClusky throws a sloppy head kick and Thracian moves out of range easily.
Jack McClusky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of McClusky 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McClusky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McClusky is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thracian.
McClusky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McClusky looks to land a right hand but Thracian moved out of range.
McClusky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McClusky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClusky takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClusky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McClusky cracks Thracian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McClusky scores with a decent looking hook.
McClusky throws a body punch but Thracian moves out of range.
Thracian fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McClusky sprawls well initially but Thracian persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thracian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McClusky's head.
Thracian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thracian is just content to waste time from the top position. McClusky takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McClusky pulls Thracian in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClusky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McClusky looking for a sweep. Not yet McClusky, not yet.
Thracian throwing strikes but missing.
McClusky trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack McClusky has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Thracian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thracian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jack McClusky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spartacus Thracian.
Thracian dives in and grabs McClusky's left leg, looking for a takedown. McClusky pushes down on Thracian's head and hops out.
Thracian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McClusky walks into a straight right hand from Thracian.
McClusky throws the left hand but Thracian avoids the punch easily.
Thracian blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McClusky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thracian.
McClusky throws a big shot that misses.
McClusky throws a low kick but Thracian moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McClusky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McClusky lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jack McClusky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClusky scores with a sloppy right hand. Thracian should have avoided that one.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McClusky enables Thracian to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McClusky manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thracian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thracian wants to control from the top but McClusky keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McClusky is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McClusky looking to sit in guard and control but Thracian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thracian prevents McClusky from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thracian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thracian postures up in McClusky's guard and throws a big left but McClusky blocks it.
Thracian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thracian is looking to work some ground and pound but McClusky has wrist control.
McClusky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thracian trying to control but McClusky is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McClusky wants to sweep but no luck.
Thracian postures up in McClusky's guard and throws a big left but McClusky blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McClusky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thracian.
McClusky scores with a jab. Thracian acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClusky stuffs the takedown.
McClusky throws a leg kick but Thracian checks it.
McClusky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thracian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thracian misses with a takedown attempt - McClusky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thracian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McClusky tries to avoid it but Thracian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McClusky to the ground. McClusky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jack McClusky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spartacus Thracian.
McClusky scores with a jab to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McClusky here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McClusky swinging wildly here.
Thracian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McClusky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thracian is breathing heavily.
McClusky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McClusky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thracian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McClusky.
McClusky misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from McClusky. No joy for Thracian on that attempt.
Good exchange - McClusky coming out on top.
McClusky lands a body shot.
McClusky lands a jab to Thracian's midsection.
McClusky's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thracian under the eye.
McClusky throws a right and a left that Thracian avoids nicely.
Thracian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thracian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McClusky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McClusky loads up on a big right hand but Thracian slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McClusky dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McClusky fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thracian is out of range.
McClusky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McClusky throws out a leg kick but Thracian moves out of range and McClusky only half commits.
McClusky misses with a lunging right hand
and Thracian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thracian moves out of range as McClusky strikes.
Thracian fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McClusky sprawls well initially but Thracian persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thracian with the ground and pound but McClusky uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McClusky keeping moving, preventing Thracian from controlling successfully.
Thracian throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thracian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McClusky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McClusky keeping moving, preventing Thracian from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thracian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thracian with a flurry of punches that miss.
McClusky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McClusky tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thracian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thracian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thracian throws a big elbow that misses.
Thracian lands a couple of elbows.
Thracian makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McClusky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McClusky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thracian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClusky working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack McClusky wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McClusky lands with a right hand.
McClusky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thracian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McClusky.
Thracian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McClusky scores with a jab.
McClusky misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from McClusky misses its intended target.
Jack McClusky is winning the standup battle so far.
McClusky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thracian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spartacus Thracian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McClusky misses with a double jab
and Thracian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClusky throws a right hand that misses
and Thracian counters with a straight right hand.
McClusky misses with an uppercut.
McClusky throws a leg kick but Thracian moved away.
McClusky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McClusky throws a right hand that misses
and Thracian counters with a nice uppercut.
McClusky stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thracian is defended easily by McClusky.
Thracian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Spartacus Thracian.
I think McClusky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McClusky!
Jack McClusky managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 - Green Bay Packer's 13-0, into his post fight interview.
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