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EEC 171 Jensen v Stoker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Stann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Chesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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182 cm
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201 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Stann!
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, Rock Chesner!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chesner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Chesner or perhaps it was just good defense by Stann which made him look bad.
The fighters circling - Stann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chesner closes the distance and clinches.
Chesner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chesner crunches a lovely knee into Stann's ribcage.
Chesner has Stann pressed against the cage.
Stann wants a takedown but no success here.
Chesner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chesner works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stann is looking to stand back up but Chesner counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chesner controlling the action here.
Chesner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chesner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stann can't escape the position.
Chesner scoring with strikes but Stann is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stann trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stann tries to lock up and control but Chesner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chesner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Chesner might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rock Chesner was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stann displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brian Stann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chesner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stann.
Chesner shoots in for a takedown but Stann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chesner counters with a body kick.
Stann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stann wants it to stay on the feet.
Brian Stann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Chesner.
Chesner tries to land a front kick but Stann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chesner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stann connects with a body shot that sends Chesner's belly button to the back.
Chesner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chesner moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Stann misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Stann. Those never looked like landing.
A nice combination there by Stann.
Chesner lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chesner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stann misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chesner tries to close the distance and clinch but Stann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chesner fails to land the takedown.
Chesner looks gassed!
Stann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chesner dodges the punch combination from Stann.
Stann throws a series of punches but Chesner moves out of range.
Chesner slips a jab and a cross from Stann.
Stann throws a right and a left that Chesner avoids nicely.
Stann thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Chesner. That's going to slow Stann down.
Stann takes a swing at Chesner's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some wild striking there from Stann.
Chesner shoots in and drives through. Stann sprawls well.
Chesner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Chesner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stann walks into a stiff left hand from Chesner.
Stann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chesner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chesner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chesner shoots in looking for a takedown but Stann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chesner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stann misses with a double jab.
Stann misses with a wild combination.
Chesner wants to clinch.
Stann throws a hook to the side of Chesner's head but Chesner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chesner takes a swing at Stann's ribcage but misses.
Stann stuffs the takedown attempt from Chesner. Chesner gets slowly back to his feet.
Chesner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brian Stann is winning the standup battle so far.
Chesner is breathing heavily.
Chesner dodges the punch combination from Stann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stann displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stann just misses with a punch to the body.
Stann misses with a wild combination.
Chesner lands a right hook to the body.
Chesner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stann misses with a wild combination.
Chesner tries to clinch there but Stann circles away.
Chesner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Chesner slams his shin into Stann's torso.
Stann misses with a looping left.
Stann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stann throws a series of punches but Chesner moves out of range.
Stann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chesner.
Chesner tries to clinch up but Stann circles away and keeps his distance.
Chesner missing with a left hand there. Stann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stann scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chesner scoring well with a low kick there.
Chesner thumps Stann with a low kick.
Chesner wants to clinch up but Stann keeps it at a distance.
Stann misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stann swats away the attempt to clinch by Chesner.
Chesner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Stann.
Nice cross by Stann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chesner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brian Stann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stann loads up on a big right hand but Chesner slips the punch.
Stann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chesner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chesner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Chesner does no damage.
Stann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chesner counters with a nice uppercut.
Chesner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chesner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stann.
Stann misses with the combination.
Stann thuds a left hand into Chesner's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chesner with a hook.
Stann fails to land with a series of punches.
Stann lands with an overhand left.
Chesner moves into the clinch.
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!
Chesner is struggling to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chesner.
A left hand lands to the body for Chesner.
Stann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chesner prevents it.
Stann misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hand to the body from Chesner.
Chesner lands a body shot.
Chesner slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brian Stann will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Stann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stann. Chesner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stann misses with a combination
and Chesner counters with a nice uppercut.
Stann lands a two punch combo.
Stann misses with a jab to the body
and Chesner moves into the clinch.
Chesner lands a shot to the body.
Chesner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Chesner lands an elbow that stopped Stann in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chesner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chesner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chesner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chesner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chesner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stann's defenses.
It looks like Brian Stann has been cut.
Chesner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chesner pushes Stann back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stann letting Chesner take a breather here.
Chesner continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chesner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stann gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chesner lands a good knee to the midsection. Stann won't want to take too many of those.
Chesner lands a shoulder strike.
Stann fails to pull guard.
Chesner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Chesner as the two fighters clinch.
Chesner lands a damaging elbow.
Chesner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chesner prevents it.
Stann takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chesner with a knee to the head.
Stann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chesner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stann backwards.
Chesner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chesner.
Stann misses with a double jab.
Chesner lands with a good body shot.
Chesner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chesner rushes Stann and presses him up against the cage.
Chesner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chesner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chesner lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chesner slows down the pace here.
Chesner is trying to drag Stann to the mat but Stann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stann wants to break free but Chesner has control.
Good body shot from Chesner.
Chesner digs a right hand underneath Stann's ribcage. Stann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chesner crunches a lovely knee into Stann's ribcage.
Chesner slows down the pace here.
Chesner lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Chesner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chesner 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Chesner!
After the big win, Rock Chesner made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phil Neal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Havel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Neal could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Micheal Havel's chin.
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152 lbs
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157 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Neal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Micheal Havel!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Havel was covering up waiting for the punch and Neal finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Neal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Havel working a defensive guard but Neal passes into half guard.
Neal controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Havel wants to get back to his feet.
Havel is refusing to be controlled, as Neal sits in half guard.
Havel pushes Neal off looking to stand but Neal dives back in and keeps control.
Havel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neal prevents Havel from standing back up.
Neal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neal drops an elbow to the side of Havel's head.
Neal lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Havel pushes Neal off looking to stand but Neal dives back in and keeps control.
Havel is not content to let Neal control the position.
Neal is stalling here. Havel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Neal seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Havel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Neal is trying to control Havel's posture but Havel avoids it.
Havel tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neal misses with a strike from the bottom.
Neal manages to get back to half guard.
Neal tries to roll over but Havel keeps him under control.
Havel trying to pass the guard but Neal defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neal keeping hold of Havel's head, controlling as best he can.
Neal kicks off Havel and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havel catches Neal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fight stays on the outside here - Havel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neal jabs Havel right on the nose. Havel blinks but takes it well.
Neal throws a hook but Havel blocks it.
Neal scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick by Neal misses
and Havel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Havel
and Havel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Havel moves away from the strike by Neal.
Neal misses with a lunging right hand
and Havel counters with a one-two to the body.
Havel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Neal there.
Crunch! Havel slams his shin into Neal's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Havel misses the shot to the body.
Neal ducks right into an uppercut from Havel.
Neal throws a shot from downtown. Havel moves away and avoids it.
Havel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Neal keeps the fight on the outside.
Neal throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Havel's head.
It looks like Micheal Havel has been cut.
Micheal Havel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Neal shoots in but Havel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Havel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Neal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neal misses with a wild body shot.
Neal tries to keep at a distance but Havel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Neal has Havel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Havel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Neal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micheal Havel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Havel throws a leg kick
letting Neal counter with a right hand.
Neal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Havel under the eye.
Phil Neal is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Havel is predictable there
and Neal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Neal misses with a takedown attempt
and Havel moves into the clinch.
Neal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Havel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Neal shoots for a takedown but Havel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Havel tries to close the distance and clinch but Neal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Havel as Neal shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Neal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Havel tries to clinch but Neal is having none of it.
Havel stuns Neal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Havel wants to land a leg kick but Neal is out of range.
Havel throws a right and a left that Neal avoids nicely.
Havel digs a good hook to Neal's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neal lands a right hook to the body.
Neal scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Neal slips a jab from Havel.
Nice takedown defense from Havel. No joy for Neal on that attempt.
Havel leaves Neal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Havel closes the distance and pushes Neal back into the cage.
Neal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Havel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Havel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Havel looking to throw knees to the head but Neal is blocking nicely.
Neal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Havel prevents it.
Havel slows down the pace here.
Neal tries to score a body lock takedown but Havel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neal breaks from the clinch.
Neal digs a good hook to Havel's body.
A solid body kick from Havel.
Neal throws a head kick that misses.
Havel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Havel wants to clinch.
Havel is looking to clinch but Neal is avoiding it.
A punch lands to the side of Neal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Havel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Neal stuffs the takedown attempt from Havel. Havel gets slowly back to his feet.
Havel lunges at Neal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Neal's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havel punishes Neal's body with a nice straight punch.
Neal loads up on a big right hand but Havel slips the punch.
Neal tries to keep at a distance but Havel has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Havel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Havel.
Havel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Havel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Havel misses with a punch to the body.
Havel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Havel.
Havel tries to stall but Neal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Havel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Neal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neal loads up on a big right hand but Havel slips the punch.
Havel fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Neal.
Havel throws a nice looking combination but Neal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Havel there.
Havel is looking to clinch.
Neal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Havel swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheers as Neal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Havel doesn't seem phased though.
Havel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neal swats away the attempt to clinch by Havel.
Neal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A clash of legs there as Neal blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Havel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Micheal Havel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Neal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Havel avoids it really well and circles away.
Neal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Havel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neal misses with a head kick.
Havel moves in looking to clinch but Neal pushes him off.
Havel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neal throws a head kick but Havel moves out of range.
Havel moves into the clinch.
Havel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Havel throws an elbow that misses.
Neal is trying to drag Havel to the mat but Havel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Havel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Havel misses with a punch to the body.
Neal has picked Havel up - he's going for a ride! Neal dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Havel pushes Neal off looking to stand but Neal dives back in and keeps control.
Havel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Phil Neal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Havel wants to improve his position but Neal is controlling well.
Havel keeping hold of Neal's head, controlling as best he can.
Neal trying to control from half guard but Havel is working away.
Havel is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Neal connects with a nice short shot to Havel's temple.
Neal is nestled in close to Havel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Havel has hold of Neal's hands but Neal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neal is taking a breather. Havel 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.
Havel won't allow Neal to pass to mount.
Neal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neal stops Havel from getting back to his feet.
Neal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neal slips a nice elbow through Havel's hands, connecting with Havel's forehead.
Neal is looking to stall here but Havel recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neal throwing strikes from guard but Havel blocks nicely.
Neal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Neal throws a big elbow that misses.
Havel wants to get back to his feet but Neal is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Neal throws a big elbow that misses.
Neal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Neal stands up over Havel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Havel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Neal is controlling him.
Havel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Havel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Havel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neal trying to control but Havel is working from the bottom.
Neal wants to pass the guard but Havel is keeping the position.
Havel keeping moving, preventing Neal from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phil Neal has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Neal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Havel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Neal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Neal 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Neal!
Phil Neal spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fenix Espada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Grundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fenix Espada!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundy tries to land a front kick but Espada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Espada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fenix Espada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Espada looks to score with a jab to the body but Grundy is just out of range.
Grundy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Espada.
Espada shoots in and bounces Grundy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grundy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grundy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Espada wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espada seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Benjamin Grundy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grundy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Espada misses its intended target.
Grundy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grundy misses with a low kick as Espada jumps back.
Espada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grundy.
Grundy moves into the clinch.
Grundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grundy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grundy scores with a body shot.
Espada swings for the body but Grundy moves out of range.
Grundy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Espada is out of range.
Grundy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Espada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Espada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grundy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Espada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grundy swivels and escapes.
Espada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benjamin Grundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Espada scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Espada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grundy moves away.
Grundy connects with a leg kick. Espada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy misses with a jab to the body
and Espada counters with a nice uppercut.
Espada shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grundy eats them both and turns towards Espada to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Espada looks gassed!
Espada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grundy punishes Espada's body with a nice straight punch.
Espada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Fenix Espada has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grundy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Espada checks it well.
Grundy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grundy lands a jab.
Espada is rocked!
Grundy misses with a head kick.
Espada is still on wobbly legs! Can Grundy finish him?
Grundy cracks Espada with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Espada looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Grundy finish him?
Grundy drops Espada with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Espada! Grundy dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Grundy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rex Tremendous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aki Sunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tremendous comes to the cage accompanied by Rex Tremendae. Sunn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Yngwie Malmsteen Rising Force kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rex Tremendous has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rex Tremendous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aki Sunn!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunn misses with a straight left.
Tremendous turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sunn moves out of range of the body kick.
Tremendous tries a head kick but it misses.
Sunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Sunn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sunn misses with a wild body shot.
Tremendous keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aki Sunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sunn misses with a head kick.
Sunn scores with a hook to the body. Tremendous takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tremendous digs a good body shot into Sunn's ribs.
Sunn blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tremendous.
Tremendous lands with a good body shot.
Sunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tremendous uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sunn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sunn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sunn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tremendous sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremendous connects with the punch.
Tremendous uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sunn has time to react.
Sunn misses with an uppercut. Tremendous saw that one coming.
Sunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tremendous manages to avoid it.
Tremendous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tremendous scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sunn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sunn throws a shot from downtown. Tremendous moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Tremendous there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sunn looks gassed!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tremendous, right into the meat.
Sunn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tremendous.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid body kick from Tremendous.
Tremendous uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sunn.
Tremendous throws a head kick that half lands.
Sunn is rocked!
Nice body kick from Tremendous.
Sunn is still on wobbly legs! Can Tremendous finish him?
Sunn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sunn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tremendous connects with a nice cross there... Sunn is looking wobbly and Tremendous recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Sunn to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Tremendous jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rex Tremendous!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rex Tremendous waved his t-shirt featuring Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Campana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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182 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamar Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Campana!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campana dodges the punch combination from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bradshaw moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Campana is defending well for now.
Campana struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradshaw controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bradshaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Campanas head.
Campana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bradshaw is keeping busy.
Stalling in the clinch from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw lands an elbow inside.
Bradshaw lands an elbow that stopped Campana in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Campana throws an elbow but misses.
Campana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Campana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bradshaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Campana backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Campana.
Campana avoiding damage as Bradshaw throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw stalling.
Bradshaw creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Campana's defenses.
Campana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Campana is rocked!
It looks like Dean Campana has been cut.
Bradshaw is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Campana is still on wobbly legs! Can Bradshaw finish him?
Campana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bradshaw prevents it.
Campana seems to have recovered his senses.
Campana managing to block the knees to the body from Bradshaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bradshaw throws an elbow but misses.
Bradshaw dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Campana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bradshaw comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradshaw leaning against his opponent.
Campana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bradshaw has Campana pressed against the cage. He pushes Campana back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Bradshaw throws a beautiful elbow that sends Campana crashing to the floor! Bradshaw piles on the pressure with more strikes! Campana is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Bradshaw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximo Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort comes to the cage accompanied by Simple Man. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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196 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximo Drago!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Drago fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drago lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vitor Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort throws a combination that misses
and Drago makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belfort with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drago counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Drago connects with the punch.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belfort looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belfort takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belfort darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort throws a lazy uppercut
and Drago counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Belfort misses
and Belfort takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belfort throws a sloppy body shot
and Drago counters with an outside leg kick.
Drago fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Belfort on the side of the head.
Drago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belfort.
Drago misses with a hook. Belfort ducked under it nicely.
Belfort throws a right hand that Drago ducks under and follows up with a left that Drago also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belfort. Drago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belfort throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belfort.
Belfort looks to throw a body kick
and Drago counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belfort misses with a straight left.
Belfort on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Drago is looking to slow Belfort down with leg kicks.
Belfort waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drago.
Belfort rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drago counters with a left to the body.
Drago thuds his right hand into Belfort's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort throws a lazy head kick
and Drago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Drago fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Belfort has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Drago.
Drago is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Belfort had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Drago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belfort.
Belfort throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drago counters with a leg kick.
Drago throws a head kick that Belfort semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drago lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Drago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the body from Belfort misses
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago lands an overhand right.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drago but Drago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drago lands with a nice body kick.
Drago scores with a hook to the body. Belfort takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Belfort gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Drago chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drago, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Drago dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slapping body kick lands there for Drago.
Belfort is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Drago staying out of range there.
Drago scores with a head kick. Belfort tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Belfort is rocked!
Drago jabs at Belfort's body.
Drago throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Oh Belfort is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Drago.
Belfort drops his hands momentarily. Drago doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Belfort staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Belfort doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximo Drago!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between DeSean Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Valesquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valesquez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Ratamahatta" by Sepultura kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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24
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
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32
142 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, DeSean Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabricio Valesquez!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valesquez has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Valesquez's knee momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Valesquez misses with a straight left.
Jackson lands a jab.
Valesquez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Fabricio Valesquez has been cut.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valesquez under the eye.
Valesquez looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Valesquez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valesquez walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson clinches.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valesquez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeSean Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Valesquez.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Valesquez wants a takedown.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Valesquez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Valesquez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Valesquez looks gassed!
Jackson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jackson manages to end up in side control.
Jackson cracks Valesquez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is chipping away with strikes.
An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Valesquez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Valesquez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Valesquez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jackson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackson unloading with bombs!
Valesquez taking shots to the head.
Jackson unloading with bombs!
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
Valesquez tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Valesquez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Valesquez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Valesquez?
Jackson trying to control but Valesquez is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jackson unloading with bombs!
Valesquez tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
Jackson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jackson lands a big elbow.
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valesquez is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Valesquez wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeSean Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Valesquez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson sizes up Valesquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
A short right from Jackson.
Valesquez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Valesquez goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Valesquez has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a head kick. That will keep Valesquez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
DeSean Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Valesquez.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valesquez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Valesquez is breathing heavily.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valesquez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
DeSean Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson stalks Valesquez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Valesquez's face. Valesquez staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Valesquez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valesquez in his tracks.
Jackson cracks Valesquez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Valesquez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Valesquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Valesquez against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Valesquez 's eye.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Valesquez takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Valesquez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jackson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Jackson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Jackson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Jackson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Valesquez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Valesquez didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
DeSean Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson rushes Valesquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valesquez backwards.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Valesquez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valesquez backwards.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Valesquez 's eye.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valesquez backwards.
Jackson is leaning against Valesquez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valesquez takes a shot to the head.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valesquez can do to turn this around?
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Valesquez has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson lands an elbow just above Valesquez 's eye.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Valesquez's defenses.
Jackson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Valesquez regains guard immediately.
Valesquez pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeSean Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Valesquez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Valesquez in a clinch.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valesquez is looking for a takedown.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Valesquez 's eye.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Valesquez shrugs off.
Valesquez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Valesquez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valesquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson stuns Valesquez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valesquez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson clobbers Valesquez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson cracks Valesquez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valesquez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valesquez throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Valesquez was not able to check.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Jackson catches Valesquez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Valesquez backpedaling.
Valesquez is rocked!
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Valesquez off balance momentarily.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson sizes up Valesquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valesquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valesquez blocks it with crossed arms.
Valesquez seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson digs a right hand into Valesquez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valesquez's gas tank.
Valesquez can't get the takedown.
DeSean Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Valesquez.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
DeSean Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valesquez backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Valesquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Valesquez is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Valesquez's ribcage.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valesquez's guard.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valesquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fabricio Valesquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson stands up over Valesquez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeSean Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:25
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeSean Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Gatho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Sutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatho kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 666 - Bomba!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Gatho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Sutter!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sutter swivels and escapes.
Gatho shoots in for a double leg but Sutter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sutter lands a nice shot to the body.
Gatho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Gatho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sutter misses with a straight left.
Sutter looks to throw the jab but Gatho is out of range.
Gatho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sutter throws a right hand that Gatho ducks under and follows up with a left that Gatho also avoids with ease.
Sutter missing with a left hand there. Gatho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gatho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sutter misses with a hook.
Sutter looks to land a left hand but Gatho moved out of range nicely.
Gatho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sutter pinned against the cage. Sutter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Sutter.
Eric Sutter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Gatho.
Gatho avoids the body shot from Sutter.
Sutter misses with a lunging right hand
and Gatho counters with a good low kick that Sutter was not able to check.
Gatho moves out of range of the strikes.
Sutter misses with a lunging right hand
and Gatho counters with a single leg into guard. Sutter didn't expect that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gatho passes Sutter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sutter tries to roll over but Gatho keeps him under control.
Gatho moves into full mount! Sutter won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatho working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sutter working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Gatho.
Sutter is rocked!
Gatho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gatho controlling the position easily from mount.
Gatho putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sutter is still in real trouble! Can Gatho finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatho avoids the attempt from Sutter to control.
Sutter seems to have recovered his senses.
Gatho lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Sutter! Gatho sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Sutter and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ben Gatho!
Ben Gatho seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankestein Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Six Shooter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir comes to the cage accompanied by STOMP!!! by The Brothers Johnson!!!. Shooter has chosen DJ Antoine - Ma Cherie as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankestein Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Six Shooter!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shooter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice straight punches there by Mir. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mir.
Shooter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shooter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mir to the ground. Shooter is now in Mir's guard.
Mir wants to sweep but no luck.
Shooter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mir controls Shooter momentarily but Shooter frees himself.
Mir keeping moving, preventing Shooter from controlling successfully.
Mir is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shooter postures up in Mir's guard and throws a big left but Mir blocks it.
Shooter looking to sit in guard and control but Mir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shooter is trying to keep Mir in close.
Mir is looking to work some ground and pound but Shooter has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shooter is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mir frees his head nicely. Oh but Shooter has switched to an armbar! Mir is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Six Shooter!
Six Shooter gave a mention to Resistance in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Stoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Jensen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wade Stoker!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoker is looking to chop away at Jensen's legs.
Jensen tries a head kick but it misses.
Stoker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jensen.
Stoker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jensen at a distance.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Jensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stoker takes a swing at Jensen's ribcage but misses.
A head kick from Stoker lands but Jensen takes it in his stride.
It looks like David Jensen has been cut.
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!
Jensen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jensen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Stoker tenderised Jensen's leg. Jensen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jensen is breathing heavily.
Stoker cracks Jensen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stoker has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jensen to stand back up!
Jensen is rocked!
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Jensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jensen gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wade Stoker!
Wade Stoker is the new super heavyweight champion!
Wade Stoker decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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