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VFC 165: Play vs. Lee PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jt Colossus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duane Bobbick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobbick has chosen Indestructable as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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264 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jt Colossus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duane Bobbick! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Colossus takes one to the chin there. Colossus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bobbick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Colossus pushes Bobbick up against the cage in a clinch. Colossus misses with some punches.
Colossus misses with the head strike.
Colossus lands with a right to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch blocked on the inside by Bobbick. Colossus misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bobbick. Colossus misses with a hook from the clinch. Colossus misses with a hook from the clinch. Colossus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Bobbick blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bobbick. Colossus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bobbick is looking to break free of the clinch but Colossus has double underhooks. Colossus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bobbick is trying to force a seperation but Colossus has the dominant position. Colossus misses with a punch on the inside.
Bobbick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Colossus fails to land. Bobbick blocks an uppercut.
Bobbick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Colossus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bobbick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Colossus moves out of range of the strikes. Colossus throws a head kick that misses. Bobbick throws a body punch but Colossus moves out of range. Colossus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bobbick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Colossus moves in looking to clinch but Bobbick pushes him off. Bobbick drops his shoulder and cracks Colossus with a huge uppercut! Colossus goes down! Can Bobbick finish him?
It looks like Jt Colossus has been cut. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Bobbick with a flurry of punches that miss. Bobbick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Colossus seems keen to control Bobbick's posture. Bobbick postures up in Colossus's guard and throws a big left but Colossus blocks it. Colossus 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. Bobbick looking to pass the guard. Bobbick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Colossus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bobbick wants to control from the top but Colossus keeps moving. Bobbick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Colossus wants to sweep but no luck. Bobbick gets to his feet. Colossus looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Bobbick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Colossus checks a low kick from Bobbick. Colossus looks to land a combination but Bobbick avoids it well. Bobbick connects with a jab. Colossus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bobbick finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Colossus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bobbick misses with a hook. Colossus ducked under it nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Colossus throws a jab when Bobbick was well out of range. Colossus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bobbick. Colossus ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Colossus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Colossus!
Colossus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Colossus scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Colossus scores with a sloppy right hand. Bobbick should have avoided that one. Colossus ducks under a wild hook from Bobbick. Colossus is looking to take this fight into the clinch. 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 Jt Colossus will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jt Colossus's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bobbick swings widly with a right hand
and Colossus counters with a one-two to the body. No joy there for Bobbick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bobbick misses with a hook. Colossus ducked under it nicely. Colossus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jt Colossus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bobbick misses with a low kick. Colossus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Colossus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bobbick. Bobbick throws the left hand but Colossus avoids the punch easily. Colossus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bobbick. Colossus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bobbick paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bobbick misses with a straight right. Colossus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round. Colossus looks to land a combination but Bobbick avoids it well. Colossus clinches with his opponent.
Colossus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colossus swings wildly with an uppercut but Bobbick uses good head movement to avoid it. Colossus misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colossus. Colossus throws a head punch that misses. Bobbick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bobbick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Colossus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Colossus misses with a series of wild punches.
Bobbick throws a hook but Colossus avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Colossus takes a swing at Bobbick's ribcage but misses. Colossus throws a head kick that misses. Jt Colossus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A left and a right from Colossus both land. Nice combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bobbick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Colossus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Bobbick throws out a loose jab but Colossus uses good head movement to avoid it. Colossus tries to clinch up. Bobbick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Colossus moves into range and connects with a jab. Bobbick misses with a shot to the body and Bobbick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Colossus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from Colossus misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Colossus drives through with a takedown into guard. Colossus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Colossus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bobbick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Colossus trying to control but Bobbick is working from the bottom. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jt Colossus. Bobbick thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Colossus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Colossus tries to clinch up. Duane Bobbick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Colossus connects with the punch. Colossus takes the fight into the clinch. Colossus working aggressively here.
Colossus misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Colossus fails to land. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Colossus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colossus misses with the head strike.
Colossus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bobbick's efforts to push away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jt Colossus dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jt Colossus'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice shot lands for Bobbick. Colossus ducks straight into an uppercut from Bobbick and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Colossus manages to regain guard straight away.
Colossus is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bobbick drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Colossus dives on top into guard. Oh Colossus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Colossus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobbick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Colossus seems to have got his legs back now. Colossus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Bobbick wants to stand up but Colossus is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jt Colossus wasn't doing enough on the ground. Bobbick throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Colossus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bobbick. Bobbick misses with an uppercut
and Colossus counters with a straight right hand. Bobbick throws a shot from downtown. Colossus moves away and avoids it. Colossus looks to throw the jab but Bobbick is out of range. Jt Colossus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Colossus throws a lazy right hand but Bobbick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jab from Bobbick. Bobbick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colossus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bobbick. Bobbick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Colossus throws a series of punches but Bobbick avoids them all with ease. Bobbick throws a hook to the side of Colossus's head but Colossus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bobbick throws a jab but it's blocked by Colossus. Bobbick scores with a jab to the jaw. Colossus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Colossus looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Colossus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bobbick loads up on a big right hand but Colossus slips the punch. Bobbick cracks Colossus with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Colossus falls to his knees and Bobbick doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duane Bobbick!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between One Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dis Styxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Styxx's choice of entrance music: Snoop Dogg: Gin & Juice. One Dude has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 cm
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
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Good wrestling
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
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, One Dude! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dis Styxx! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Styxx scoring well with a low kick there.
Dude misses with a hook. Styxx ducked under it nicely. Dude ducks under a wild hook from Styxx. Styxx looks to score with a jab to the body but Dude is just out of range. Styxx looks to score with a jab to the body but Dude is just out of range. Styxx lands with a nice combination. Dude backs away looking to recover.
It looks like One Dude has been cut. Nice body punch from Styxx. Styxx shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dude manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Dude can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Styxx controls the pace. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dude trying to keep a closed guard but Styxx is proving a slippery customer.
Dude has a closed guard, preventing Styxx from standing up. Styxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dis Styxx was stalling too much, according to the referee. Nice sprawl there from Dude as Styxx shoots in. Styxx throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Dude throws a hook but Styxx blocks it. Styxx closes the distance and clinches up with Dude, looking for a takedown. Styxx pushes Dude against the cage but Dude circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A lazy body kick from Dude and Styxx counters with a nice double leg into guard. Dude is looking to stand up but Styxx isn't so interested in that idea. Dude is breathing heavily. Dude has his hands on Styxx's head, controlling the position. Styxx controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dis Styxx has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Dude displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Styxx. One Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dis Styxx. Jab, jab by Styxx - just one landing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Styxx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dude ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dude blocks a low kick nicely. Dude blocks a low kick nicely. Styxx bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dude's head. Styxx will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Styxx will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Styxx scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Styxx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Styxx tried to score with a low kick but Dude checks it. Styxx dives in and grabs Dude's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dude pushes down on Styxx's head and hops out. Dude misses with a two punch combination.
Styxx uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dude. Dude slaps away a takedown attempt from Styxx, before circling back to the center of the mat. Styxx throws a shot to the body.
Dude throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Styxx misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Styxx shoots in for a takedown but Dude shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dude walks into a jab. Dude stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dude wants it to stay on the feet. Dude takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Styxx tries to bum rush Dude with a series of wild strikes but Dude uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dude ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A slapping leg kick lands for Styxx.
Styxx shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. The crowd cheers as Styxx lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dude doesn't seem phased though. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Styxx avoids a kick to the body.
Styxx lands the left hand. Styxx fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dude looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dis Styxx dominated that round. The cut man is working on One Dude's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Styxx moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Styxx wants to land a leg kick but Dude is out of range. Styxx throws out a leg kick but Dude moves out of range and Styxx only half commits. Styxx lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dude at a distance.
Dis Styxx seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dude misses with a wild combination.
Dude throws a combination that misses and Styxx counters with a slapping leg kick. Dude swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Styxx throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dude on the side of the head. Dude slips a jab and a cross from Styxx.
Styxx tries to land a leg kick but Dude saw it coming and moves away.
One Dude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Styxx lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Styxx moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Dude takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice shot lands for Styxx. Dis Styxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Styxx jabs Dude to the body, keeping him at a distance. Styxx tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dude swivels and escapes. Styxx shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dude as he avoids it easily. Styxx ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A solid leg kick lands there for Styxx.
Styxx dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dude. That did some damage! Styxx 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. Styxx won't allow Dude to get back to his feet. Styxx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Styxx passes Dude's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Styxx slows the pace down in half guard. Dude pushes Styxx off looking to stand but Styxx dives back in and keeps control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Styxx slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dis Styxx was stalling too much, according to the referee. Styxx misses with a wild body shot. Styxx paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Styxx scores with a hook. Styxx looks to score with a jab to the body but Dude is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dude on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Styxx. Styxx obviously looking to wear him down.
Styxx just misses with a punch to the body.
One Dude is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Styxx shoots in for a takedown but Dude shows good takedown defense. One Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dis Styxx. Styxx looks for a takedown but Dude sprawls well. Styxx shoots in and drives through. Dude sprawls well. Styxx lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Styxx throws a good cross that connects.
Styxx fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Styxx throws a combination that misses and Dude counters with a straight right hand. Styxx moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Styxx connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dude momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Styxx connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dude's hands. Styxx is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dude sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. This has been an exciting period of action! Styxx changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Sloppy strikes from Dude. Those never looked like landing. Styxx has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Styxx shoots in for a takedown but Dude shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Styxx fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Styxx fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dude is out of range. Styxx dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dude. That did some damage! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dude takes one on the button. Dude stuffs the takedown. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dude lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Styxx has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Styxx and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dis Styxx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on One Dude's cut. That's time! Dude's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dude takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Dude checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Styxx closes the distance and clinches up with Dude, looking for a takedown. Styxx pushes Dude against the cage but Dude circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Dude keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Styxx uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dude. Dude just misses with a punch to the body.
Styxx lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dude circles away quickly and effectively. No joy there for Styxx, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Styxx is defended easily by Dude. One Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dis Styxx. Dude loads up on a big right hand but Styxx slips the punch. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Styxx lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dude's sensitive parts. Dude blocks the body kick.
Styxx shoots in and drives through. Dude sprawls well. Styxx missing with a left hand there. Dude was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Styxx lands a jab to the nose. Dude misses with a head kick.
Dude misses with a looping left. Dude takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Styxx shoots in looking for a takedown but Dude manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Styxx's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Styxx looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dude is fending him off so far but Styxx persists. Nope, Dude circles away and we're back to standing. Dude walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Styxx scores with a decent looking hook. Styxx scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Styxx fails with the takedown. Dude uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Styxx. Styxx with a nice cross. Dude defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Styxx. Dude looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! No luck for Styxx with that takedown attempt. Dude is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Styxx throws a half hearted mid kick. Dude slaps away a takedown attempt from Styxx, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dude misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Styxx lands with a good body shot. Nice cross by Styxx. Styxx's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dude under the eye. Styxx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Styxx with a body punch. A glancing blow. Styxx lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A left lands for Styxx. Styxx bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Styxx fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dude to the ground. Styxx is now in Dude's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dude is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Styxx's corner is telling him to maintain position. Dis Styxx has got the better of the ground game so far. Styxx wanted to stand there but Dude had control of the position. Styxx 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. Dis Styxx is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dis Styxx. A nice combination there by Dude.
Styxx scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Styxx fails to land with a series of punches.
Dude throws a lazy head kick and Styxx counters with a left to the body. One Dude has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Styxx.
And that's the end of the fight! Dis Styxx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Styxx 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dis Styxx! Dis Styxx decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Boldin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uisce uisce beag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boldin's entrance music is My time is now. A fine choice. uisce beag has chosen Watermark by Enya as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Boldin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uisce uisce beag! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! uisce beag misses with a kick to the body.
uisce beag lands with a kick to the temple. Boldin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Boldin blocks a head kick by uisce beag.
Boldin scores with a slapping inside leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! uisce beag looks for the body kick but Boldin saw that one coming. A telegraphed right hand from uisce beag misses the target. uisce beag pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. uisce beag tries to keep at a distance but Boldin has taken the fight into the clinch. Boldin stalling against the cage.
uisce beag is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. uisce beag is trying to break the clinch but Boldin is controlling him. Boldin manages to break the clinch.
Boldin scoring well with a low kick there.
Boldin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Boldin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by uisce beag.
It looks like Uisce uisce beag has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boldin clinches up against the cage. uisce beag takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boldin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boldin lands an elbow inside that uisce beag shrugs off. uisce beag looks gassed! Boldin has uisce beag pressed against the cage, preventing uisce beag from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Boldin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Boldin connects with a solid leg kick. Boldin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. 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! Boldin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Boldin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crunch! Boldin slams his shin into uisce beag's torso. Boldin thuds his shin into the meat of uisce beag's side. Boldin misses with a head kick.
Crunch! Boldin slams his shin into uisce beag's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round. uisce beag takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Boldin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Boldin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt uisce beag. Boldin lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as uisce beag crumples to the floor! Boldin milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Robert Boldin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Brasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luca Brasi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ryan Brown! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brasi. Brasi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brasi somewhat. Brasi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Brown moves away from the strike by Brasi. Brasi has his takedown stuffed and Brown counters with a slapping leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Brasi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brasi. Brasi fails to land the takedown. Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brasi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Brasi is breathing heavily. Brown thuds his shin into the meat of Brasi's side. This has been an exciting period of action! Brown connects with a leg kick. Brasi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Brown drops Brasi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Brasi looks back up at him and smiles so Brown waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Luca Brasi has been cut. Brown works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Brown throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Brasi is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryan Brown!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Drennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Avril Lavigne - Hot. Drennan has chosen Illy-oi! as his entrance music. Gary Drennan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ellis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gary Drennan! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Drennan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ellis.
Ellis thows a body shot but no joy. Ellis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellis just misses with a punch to the body.
Ellis avoids the head kick by Drennan.
Drennan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drennan, as that shot connected.
Drennan misses with a head kick.
Drennan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Drennan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ellis. Ellis throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Drennan misses with a low kick. Ellis checks a leg kick nicely. Ellis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drennan manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drennan swings away with a leg kick that misses. Nice defenses there by Drennan. Ellis wants to clinch. Drennan tried to score with a low kick but Ellis checks it. A chopping leg kick lands by Drennan. Drennan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Ellis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Drennan. Drennan obviously looking to wear him down.
Drennan tries to keep at a distance but Ellis has taken the fight into the clinch. Drennan lands a shoulder strike. Drennan looking to slow down the pace here. Drennan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A right hand to the body from Ellis.
Ellis lands with a light punch inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Drennan prevents a body shot from Ellis. A shot in the inside from Ellis. Ellis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Drennan working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Drennan's face as he tries to break the clinch. Ellis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drennan lands a hook to the side of the head. Drennan tries a body shot but Ellis blocks it.
Ellis tries a body shot but Drennan blocks it.
Drennan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Drennan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Still in the clinch, Ellis scores with a nice short uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ellis. Ellis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drennan backwards. Ellis tries to work over Drennan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Drennan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ellis's elbow. Ellis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drennan or not. Drennan looks gassed! Ellis misses with a body punch.
Drennan throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ellis lands a body punch in the clinch. Ellis tries a body shot but Drennan blocks it.
Ellis lands a left hand.
A short right from Ellis on the inside.
Drennan is rocked! Ellis lands with a light punch inside. Drennan is still on wobbly legs! Can Ellis finish him? Ellis unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Drennan! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ellis is unloading with more strikes now! Drennan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Ellis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lee Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Ironside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjorn Ironside told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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267 lbs
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Lee Paris! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Ironside! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ironside swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ironside moves out of range of the strikes. Paris throws out a powerful jab. Ironside swings for the body but Paris moves out of range.
Paris throws an off balance right hand
and Ironside counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Paris! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Ironside prevents Paris from getting the reversal. Paris wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ironside.
Paris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paris tries to lock up and control but Ironside gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. A nice elbow there by Ironside. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ironside tries to control but Paris wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paris blocking the ground and pound. Ironside looking to finish Paris with some ground and pound. This is bad for Paris! Ironside looking to finish Paris with some ground and pound. This is bad for Paris!
It looks like Johnny Lee Paris has been cut. Ironside punching from mount but Paris doing a good job of avoiding damage. Paris is in a horrible position here. Ironside smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Paris is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Paris is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oh Paris is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Oooooh, big shot lands for Ironside! Paris is hurt baaadly! Ironside is firing away with more strikes - Paris is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Ironside! Bjorn Ironside thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Barone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lancaster's choice of entrance music: Bed Intruder. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruno Barone! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malcolm Lancaster! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barone thows a body shot but no joy. Lancaster misses with a straight right. Lancaster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barone under the eye.
It looks like Bruno Barone has been cut. A nice inside leg kick there by Barone. That's going to slow Lancaster down. Barone feints and then cracks Lancaster's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lancaster down. Barone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Barone lands with an overhand left. Barone connects with a solid leg kick. Barone slaps away a takedown attempt from Lancaster, before circling back to the center of the mat. Lancaster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Barone avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Barone scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barone shoots in and gets a takedown into Lancaster's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Lancaster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Lancaster looks gassed! Barone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancaster is keeping the position for now. Lancaster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barone defends it easily. Barone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Barone passes Lancaster's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Barone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Barone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Barone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Barone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Barone passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Barone postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barone tries for a kimura but Lancaster is defending well. Barone misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Barone misses with the ground and pound. Lancaster sneaks back into half guard. Lancaster tries to get to full guard but Barone has control of the leg. Barone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Lancaster has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Barone escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Barone! Barone scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Lancaster dodges the ground and pound from Barone. Barone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Barone in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Barone in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Lancaster parries the strikes from Barone easily there. Barone is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lancaster to escape.
Barone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Barone working the ground and pound but Lancaster is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barone looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lancaster is avoiding damage well.
Lancaster is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Barone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Barone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lancaster knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Lancaster tries to buck Barone off but Barone is having none of it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Barone connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lancaster some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Barone dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bruno Barone's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lancaster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Barone lands a nice hook to Lancaster's body. Lancaster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Barone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lancaster. That did some damage! That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lancaster crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barone - the referee stops the clock and Lancaster gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barone. Lancaster manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Lancaster on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Barone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. This has been an exciting period of action! A decent looking body kick lands there for Barone. Barone lands a nice looking body shot.
Barone closes the distance and pushes Lancaster back into the cage. Lancaster is breathing heavily. Barone lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Barone landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barone lands with a light punch inside. Lancaster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Barone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards. A short uppercut from Barone. Barone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards. A short right from Barone on the inside. Barone misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster is trying to drag Barone to the mat but Barone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Barone scores with a shot to the side of Lancaster's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Barone. Barone lands a shoulder strike. Barone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lancaster or not. Lancaster can't get the takedown.
Bruno Barone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Lancaster. Barone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Barone landing knees to the head.
Barone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A right hook to the body lands for Barone.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barone.
It looks like Malcolm Lancaster has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barone misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster takes a shot to the head. Knees in the clinch landing for Barone.
Barone lands a nice uppercut. Lancaster has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barone after a bit of a struggle. Barone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lancaster.
Barone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lancaster.
Barone scores with a nice hook to the head. Barone lands a nice uppercut. Barone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lancaster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Barone scores with a head kick. Lancaster tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Barone is looking to wear down Lancaster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lancaster takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lancaster can do to turn this around? Barone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. The fighters circle, before Barone throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Lancaster's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Barone lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Bruno Barone! Bruno Barone managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, •‡• LION Clothing •‡• [CBK], into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Foul Play (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Play comes into the arena with Simon Says-Pharaohe Monche blaring out of the sound system. Lee has chosen On To The Next One as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
181 lbs
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170 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Foul Play! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barney Lee! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Play is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee. Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Play. Play obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Play manages to avoid it. Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Play.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Play scores with a nice head shot. Lee misses with a wild body shot. Lee lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lee lands a body shot.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Play uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee avoids the head kick by Play.
A slow jab from Play misses its intended target. Play scores with a leg kick.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Play was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee. Play misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Play finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Play rather than just go for the knockout. Lee throws a shot from downtown. Play moves away and avoids it. Lee wants to clinch. Play misses with a leg kick. Play throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee rushes Play and presses him up against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Play's elbow. Play can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Play is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Play is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lee misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Lee. Play prevents a body shot from Lee. Lee tries to throw a body punch but Play avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage. Lee lands a body punch in the clinch. Play scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right from Play. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Play misses with a short punch on the inside. Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Play's elbow. A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Play misses with a hook to the ribs.
Play has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment. Play lands a nice uppercut. Play stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position. Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Play controls the action.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lee avoids the elbow strike from Play, against the cage.
Play prevents a body shot from Lee. Nice body punch from Play. Play fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Play is trying to break free. Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Play. Play blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Play misses with a short punch on the inside. Play blocks a body shot from Lee. Play lands a right hand. Play tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Play looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A head punch blocked on the inside by Play.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Play lands with a left to the head. Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Play tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position. Lee tries to work over Play's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Play lands an uppercut. Play pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Play takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Play swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lee scores with a jab to the body. Play keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Play misses with an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barney Lee will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Play missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Play is looking to chop away at Lee's legs. A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Play does a little dance to reset his feet. Lee scores with a hook. Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Play was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee. Barney Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup. Play keeps the fight on the outside. Lee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Play throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range. Play jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well. Lee moves into the clinch. Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Play breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Play showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Play jabbing away but nothing is landing. That kick from Play tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on. Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Play blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee throws a head punch that misses. Play managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch. Play tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Play has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Play swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it. Play misses with a short punch on the inside. Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Play or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Good body shot from Play.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Play can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Play struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Play swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it. Come on Play - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lee tries to work over Play's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Play has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Play blocks a body shot from Lee. Play misses with a punch to the body.
Play tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Play breaks the clinch.
Play misses with a body shot.
Lee misses with a wild body shot. Barney Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Play takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Play keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Play circles away.
Play avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Play.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving. Lee throws a leg kick but Play sees it coming and checks it nicely. Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Play circles away.
Lee misses with a wild body shot. Play moves away from the strike by Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Play lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts. Lee swings for the body but Play moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Play finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Play circles away.
Lee misses with a body punch
letting Play counter with a right hand. Lee walks into a left hand. Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Play tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee jabs Play to the body, keeping him at a distance. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Play finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Play throws a jab when Lee was well out of range. Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Play.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lee staying out of range there. Nice shot lands for Lee. Lee ducks under a wild hook from Play. Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Play. Lee checks the leg kick. Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Play's head backwards. Lee closes the distance and clinches. Lee blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Lee.
Play taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee prevents Play from breaking the clinch. Lee tries to work over Play's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lee blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Play goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee. Play pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Play.
Play uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Play avoids the body shot from Lee.
Play throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Play. Play throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Play thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Play counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Play.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target. Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Play circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Play throws a leg kick but Lee moved away. A leg kick checked by Lee. Play misses the shot to the body. Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee takes a swing at Play's ribcage but misses. Lee works Play's body with a nice hook. Play keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lee lands with a shot to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Play walks into a left hand. Lee tries to clinch but Play moves out of range. Lee works Play's body with a nice hook. Play swings away with a leg kick that misses. Lee is looking to clinch but Play is avoiding it.
Lee misses the shot to the body. Lee digs a good hook to Play's body.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Play keeps the fight on the outside. Play takes a body punch but keeps moving. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Play swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Play avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch. Lee takes the fight into the clinch. Play misses with a short punch on the inside. Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Play can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Play's elbow. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lee blocking some punches.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Play's elbow. Play misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Lee really dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Play does a little dance to reset his feet. Lee dips to his left and cracks Play with an uppercut! Lee lands a body shot.
Play ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away. Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Play gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch. Lee lands an uppercut. Play swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barney Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Play blocks a body shot from Lee. A short uppercut from Lee. Play misses with the head strike.
Play blocks an elbow strike. Play swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Play misses with a short punch on the inside. Lee tries a body shot but Play blocks it.
Play holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Play misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Play controls his hands.
Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Play tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Play back against the cage. Play manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Play swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee tries a body shot but Play blocks it.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Play manages to break the clinch.
Lee swings for the body but Play moves out of range.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Play tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Play. Lee misses with a wild body shot. Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Play makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Play avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Play.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Play is just out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lee moves in looking to clinch but Play pushes him off. Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lee lands with a nice body punch. Lee is looking to clinch but Play is avoiding it.
Lee is looking to clinch. Play keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee. Lee blocks a head kick by Play.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Play.
Lee lands a jab to Play's midsection. Lee tries to clinch up. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Play lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Play pushes him off. Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Play uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Play throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it. Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Play to score with a decent uppercut. Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Play. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Play keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Play is able to avoid easily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Play. Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Play.
Play scores with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Lee dominated that fourth round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Play uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Play keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee darts in and clinches Play up against the cage. Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut. Play wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Play swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it. Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Play trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Play into the cage. Play blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Play's elbow. Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Play avoids the damage to the body. Lee misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Play tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Play misses with a punch to the body.
Lee tries a body shot but Play blocks it.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Play is looking to control Lee's arms but Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Play has his back to the cage. Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Play fails to land. Play prevents a body shot from Lee. Play blocks a body shot from Lee. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Play. Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Play wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee tries to work over Play's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Play avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Play throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Play. Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Play leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Play breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lee clinches up against the cage. Lee prevents Play from breaking the clinch. Play swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Play tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow. Play prevents a body shot from Lee. Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Play's efforts to push away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Play's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Foul Play has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Play was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lee digs a good hook to Play's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Play swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Play manages to avoid it. Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch. Play doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Lee scores with a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Donk. Play catches Lee right on the button with a cross. Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Play throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lee fails in his attempt to clinch. Play avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Play. 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! Play tries to stall but Lee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Play controls his hands.
Play blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Play misses with a body punch.
Play tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lee prevents a body shot from Play. Play prevents a body shot from Lee. Barney Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Play throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee. 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 Lee.
Lee tries a body shot but Play blocks it.
Play throws a head punch that misses. Lee blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Barney Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Lee 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barney Lee! Barney Lee is the new welterweight champion! Barney Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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