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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashley Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Kanakri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashley Williams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kamil Kanakri's chin.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ashley Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kamil Kanakri!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Kanakri or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
Williams is looking to slow Kanakri down with leg kicks.
Kanakri keeps the fight on the outside.
Kanakri scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kanakri controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanakri decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kanakri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams fakes the leg kick and cracks Kanakri in the body.
Kanakri blocks a leg kick.
Kanakri closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Kanakri pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kanakri is out of range and Williams settles back down.
Williams cracks the inside of Kanakri's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kanakri is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.
Ashley Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Kanakri.
Williams connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kamil Kanakri has been cut.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kanakri is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kanakri tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams crunches a lovely knee into Kanakri's ribcage.
Kanakri is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kanakri looks gassed!
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Kanakri blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Kanakri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kanakri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanakri has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kanakri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kanakri tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Kanakri is blocking nicely.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Williams drops Kanakri with a big knee straight up the middle! Kanakri is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Kanakri is rocked!
Ashley Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Kanakri is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Williams delivers a nice body kick.
Kanakri seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kanakri.
Williams is looking to clinch but Kanakri is avoiding it.
Kanakri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams is looking to slow Kanakri down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kanakri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashley Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamil Kanakri's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kanakri tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Williams tries to clinch
and Kanakri counters with a takedown into side control.
Kanakri wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Kanakri is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Kanakri keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kanakri trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Kamil Kanakri has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Williams thumps Kanakri with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Williams tries to clinch but Kanakri is having none of it.
Ashley Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Kanakri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kanakri.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Kanakri scores with a four punch combination!
No luck for Kanakri with that takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kanakri's sensitive parts.
Kanakri is breathing heavily.
Kanakri fails with a takedown attempt.
Ashley Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Kanakri.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kanakri swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kanakri misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with an inside leg kick.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kanakri.
Kanakri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Kanakri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kanakri tries to avoid it.
Williams thumps Kanakri with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashley Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kamil Kanakri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Williams wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Williams lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kanakri takes a step back to recover.
Some bone on bone action there as Kanakri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Kanakri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kanakri tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kanakri.
Williams scores with a nice body kick.
Kanakri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kanakri tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kanakri blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kanakri's face.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kanakri tries to score a body lock takedown but Williams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Williams lands a good knee to the midsection. Kanakri won't want to take too many of those.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kanakri blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Kamil Kanakri's cut even more.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kanakri has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Williams.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanakri takes a knee right on the jaw!
Williams unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kanakri blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Kanakri blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Williams obliges.
Knees to the body from Williams.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanakri can do to turn this around?
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Kanakri blocks with his arms.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams tries a knee to the head but Kanakri blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kanakri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kanakri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Kanakri is blocking nicely.
Williams landing knees to the body.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams with a knee to the head.
Williams landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams tries a knee to the head but Kanakri blocks it.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kanakri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanakri drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ashley Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Kanakri.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kanakri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams scores a nice knee to the body.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kanakri wants a takedown.
Williams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Williams.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams landing knees to the head.
The cut above Kamil Kanakri's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Kanakri blocks with his arms.
Kamil Kanakri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kanakri's face.
A knee to the head by Williams.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ashley Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashley Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Archaniol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Blevins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blevins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Childish Gambino- Let Me Dope You. Dick Blevins looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michal Archaniol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Blevins!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archaniol shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blevins's guard.
Blevins looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Archaniol slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archaniol works his way into full mount!
Archaniol mounts Blevins! Really nice guard pass there!
Archaniol looking to secure an arm triangle but Blevins defends it well.
Archaniol content just to control the position here.
Archaniol looking for a guillotine from mount but Blevins is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Archaniol quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Archaniol but it's paid off an Blevins is forced to tap! Nice work by Archaniol.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michal Archaniol!
Michal Archaniol 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adamus Kapalka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana comes to the cage accompanied by Deep Space 9mm. Adamus Kapalka looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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185 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruben Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adamus Kapalka!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana tries to sprawl but Kapalka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Santana is pressing down on Kapalka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Santana pushes a forearm under Kapalka's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kapalka is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruben Santana!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ruben Santana made sure he mentioned Fight Club Clothing est. 09™, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Jackel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Wrangle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Jackel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kurt Wrangle's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Jackel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Wrangle!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrangle has a takedown stuffed.
Wrangle shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackel tries to sprawl out of it but Wrangle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wrangle feints and as Jackel raises his hands in defense, Wrangle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jackel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wrangle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wrangle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because The Jackel wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jackel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wrangle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackel working for a triangle but Wrangle defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wrangle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wrangle tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackel is retaining full guard.
Jackel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wrangle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wrangle defends it easily.
Jackel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wrangle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wrangle throwing strikes but missing.
Wrangle passes Jackel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackel is looking for a sweep. Wrangle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackel is looking to control Wrangle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackel avoid being mounted?
Wrangle drops an elbow to the side of Jackel's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackel gets back to full guard.
Jackel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wrangle manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackel trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrangle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrangle working a defensive guard here.
Wrangle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrangle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wrangle.
Jackel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wrangle preventing the sweep.
Jackel is working hard here to advance position.
Jackel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackel keeping full guard, as Wrangle tries to pass.
Jackel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackel is really struggling to control Wrangle but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackel 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.
Wrangle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wrangle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wrangle trying to control but Jackel is working from the bottom.
Jackel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wrangle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wrangle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wrangle advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackel is defending against the submission attempts here by Wrangle.
Jackel moves into full guard.
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 The Jackel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wrangle misses with a takedown attempt - Jackel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wrangle shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wrangle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wrangle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackel's waist but Jackel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wrangle off to one side.
The Jackel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Wrangle.
Wrangle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackel but Jackel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wrangle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackel somewhat.
Jackel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wrangle avoids it really well and circles away.
Wrangle leaves Jackel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackel.
Wrangle dives in and grabs Jackel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackel pushes down on Wrangle's head and hops out.
Wrangle takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrangle gets caught napping as Jackel dives in and scores a takedown. Wrangle manages to retain guard.
Jackel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackel trying to control the position but Wrangle is working away.
Jackel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wrangle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackel is trying to get an arm triangle but Wrangle is defending well.
Wrangle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackel tries to advance position but instead Wrangle slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackel trying to mount his opponent but Wrangle defends it.
Jackel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wrangle!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrangle is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackel there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jackel looking to control but Wrangle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wrangle is trying to escape the mount.
Jackel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrangle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackel looking to finish with strikes here!
Wrangle wants to hold on but Jackel pushes him away.
Wrangle has given up his back here. Will Jackel look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Wrangle fending off the submission attempt from Jackel.
Wrangle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackel is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wrangle is defending well though. Jackel let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackel looking to break Wrangle's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wrangle remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jackel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jackel misses with an elbow to the head.
Wrangle tries to roll but Jackel sticks to his back.
Jackel is trying to stick to Wrangle's back but Wrangle is turning into Jackel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jackel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wrangle.
Jackel wants to sweep but no luck.
Wrangle throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackel 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.
Wrangle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wrangle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wrangle is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackel has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wrangle's guard.
Jackel won't allow Wrangle to sweep him here.
Wrangle is breathing heavily.
Wrangle has an active guard here but Jackel has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Jackel dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jackel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wrangle quickly recovers to half guard.
Wrangle trying to control from the bottom.
Wrangle won't allow Jackel to pass to mount.
Wrangle wants to control but Jackel is keeping busy.
Wrangle tries to roll over but Jackel keeps him under control.
Jackel throwing shots but Wrangle is blocking nicely.
Wrangle has a hand on Jackel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jackel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jackel tries to control but Wrangle wriggling away.
Wrangle has given up his back here. Will Jackel look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Jackel working for a choke but Wrangle is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrangle wants to control his opponent's hands but Jackel gets his hands free.
Wrangle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackel is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wrangle defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jackel is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jackel has his arm under Wrangle's chin here. Game over son! Jackel squeezes tightly and Wrangle is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Jackel!
The Jackel was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Sharow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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21
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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26
264 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Sharow!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson scores with a body shot.
Sharow looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sampson drops Sharow with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sharow looks back up at him and smiles so Sampson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Dan Sharow 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!
Sampson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sharow sprawling to the canvas! Sharow rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sampson finish him?!
Sharow is rocked!
That has opened up Dan Sharow's cut even more.
Sampson looks to throw the jab but Sharow is out of range.
Sharow is still on wobbly legs! Can Sampson finish him?
Sampson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sharow moves away from the strike by Sampson.
Dan Sharow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Sampson misses.
Sampson misses with a hook.
Sampson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharow.
Sharow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sampson.
Sampson misses with a looping right.
Sampson throws a shot from downtown. Sharow moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Sampson misses its intended target.
Sharow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sampson counters with a nice body shot.
Sampson throws a shot from downtown. Sharow moves away and avoids it.
Sharow slips under a jab.
Sampson misses the jab.
Sampson misses with a looping right.
Sampson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sampson throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sampson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sampson throws a looping overhand right but Sharow ducks down to avoid it.
Sampson throws a hook but Sharow avoids it easily.
Sharow moves out of range of the strikes.
Sharow seems to have recovered his senses.
Sharow is aggressively charging in as Sampson backs up avoiding any damage. Sampson tosses out a jab and Sharow runs right into it face first! Sharow is out cold! Sampson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Sharow's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Sampson!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Sampson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson comes into the arena with Diamond blaring out of the sound system. Rossi has chosen Fratelli d italia - ( Inno di Mameli ) as his entrance music. Al Rossi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
140 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
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25
142 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Rossi!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Peterson shoots in looking for a takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but Peterson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Peterson moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Peterson as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Rossi misses its intended target.
Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rossi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rossi.
Rossi is looking to score with low kicks.
Rossi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
Rossi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Peterson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Peterson moves into range and clinches up with Rossi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson dodges an elbow strike from Rossi.
Peterson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Rossi misses with an elbow over the top.
Rossi lands an elbow inside that Peterson shrugs off.
Peterson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Peterson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rossi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson wants to clinch.
Rossi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Peterson's calf.
Rossi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rossi throws a leg kick which misses Peterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Peterson tries to avoid it.
Rossi tries to score with a low kick but Peterson moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi punishes Peterson's body with a nice straight punch.
Rossi throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi lands a jab to the head.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Peterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rossi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Peterson moves out of range as Rossi throws a body kick.
Peterson swinging wildly here.
Rossi misses with a right hand
and Peterson counters with a straight right hand.
Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Peterson circles away.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
Rossi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rossi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peterson.
Rossi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Al Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
The crowd cheers as Rossi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peterson doesn't seem phased though.
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Rossi looks to throw a body kick
and Peterson counters with a one-two to the body.
Peterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Peterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rossi enables Peterson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rossi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rossi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Victor Peterson just wasn't active enough.
Peterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Some bone on bone action there as Peterson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Rossi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Peterson blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Peterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rossi under the eye.
Rossi tries to score with a low kick but Peterson moves his leg out of the way.
Rossi lands a body shot.
Rossi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Peterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Rossi which made him look bad.
Peterson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Peterson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Peterson working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Peterson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Peterson laying and praying for a moment but Rossi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Rossi is refusing to be controlled, as Peterson sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi is defending against the submission attempts here by Peterson.
Rossi won't allow Peterson to pass to mount.
Peterson is looking for a kimura here.
Rossi is defending against the submission attempts here by Peterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi trying to hold on to Peterson's head to control him but Peterson postures up.
Peterson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rossi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peterson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rossi reverses the position - he's now on top in Peterson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rossi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rossi throws a right hand that Peterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Peterson also avoids with ease.
Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Peterson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Rossi.
Peterson blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Rossi throws a low kick but Peterson moves out of range easily.
Peterson closes the distance and clinches.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Peterson avoiding damage as Rossi throws knees to the body.
Rossi trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Peterson on the inside.
Peterson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rossi is trying to keep Peterson in close.
Rossi keeping full guard, as Peterson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving.
Peterson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rossi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Peterson, into his guard.
Peterson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rossi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rossi trying to control the position but instead, Peterson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rossi into the cage.
Peterson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rossi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Peterson's brow.
Rossi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rossi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Peterson managing to block the knees to the body from Rossi.
Rossi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Peterson breaks the clinch.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi misses with a body kick.
Rossi tries a low kick but Peterson avoids it.
Rossi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Peterson is able to avoid easily.
Rossi motions for Peterson to come forward. Rossi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A leg kick checked by Peterson.
Peterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
Rossi lands a jab to the head.
A head kick by Rossi misses
letting Peterson counter with a right hand.
Peterson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Rossi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi wants to clinch
and Peterson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rossi thinking.
Rossi misses with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rossi throws a push kick but Peterson slaps the foot to one side.
Peterson lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Al Rossi.
I think Rossi 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Al Rossi!
Al Rossi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Neuer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Mortensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mortensen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. La gazza ladra kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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28
270 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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25
257 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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Granite chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manuel Neuer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Mortensen!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neuer misses with an uppercut. Mortensen saw that one coming.
Mortensen misses with a takedown attempt - Neuer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Neuer moves into the clinch.
Mortensen is trying to pull guard but Neuer has him pressed against the cage.
Neuer lands a left hand.
It looks like David Mortensen has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mortensen.
Mortensen wants a takedown.
Manuel Neuer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Mortensen.
Neuer missing with knees to the body.
Mortensen is trying to pull guard but Neuer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mortensen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Neuer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mortensen misses with the head strike.
Neuer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mortensen jumps guard but Neuer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Neuer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neuer has closed the distance and engaged Mortensen in a clinch.
Mortensen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Neuer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neuer tries to circle away but Mortensen has him pinned against the cage.
Neuer misses with some punches.
Mortensen gets control of Neuer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mortensen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mortensen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mortensen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Neuer defends it nicely.
Neuer clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortensen breaks the clinch.
Neuer throws a nice looking combination but Mortensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Neuer enables Mortensen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Neuer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Mortensen won't allow Neuer to get back to his feet.
Mortensen advances position into side control!
Mortensen trying to control the position but Neuer is working away.
Mortensen tries for a kimura but Neuer is defending well.
Neuer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mortensen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neuer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mortensen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Neuer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mortensen is controlling him well.
Mortensen trying to control the position but Neuer is working away.
Mortensen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Neuer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mortensen working the ground and pound but Neuer is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortensen wants to control but Neuer is keeping him busy.
Mortensen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Neuer is avoiding damage well.
Neuer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Neuer tries to get out of the position.
Mortensen scores with punches from side control.
Mortensen working the ground and pound but Neuer is defending the strikes.
Mortensen working the ground and pound but Neuer is defending the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neuer is looking to reverse the position.
Mortensen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mortensen tries for a kimura but Neuer is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Mortensen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Mortensen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mortensen wants to clinch up but Neuer keeps it at a distance.
Manuel Neuer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neuer moves into the clinch.
Mortensen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Neuer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mortensen thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mortensen is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Neuer with him. Neuer is trying to defend but Mortensen has an arm under the chin now! Neuer grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Mortensen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hughs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas has chosen Muse - Knights of Cydonia 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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27
167 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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28
166 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Hughs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Thomas!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hughs avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hughs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas throws a body punch but Hughs moves out of range.
Joe Hughs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hughs won't be happy with that.
Thomas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Thomas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hughs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hughs tries to bench press Thomas off him but Thomas keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hughs rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thomas's guard! Nice work there by Hughs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thomas working for a triangle but Hughs defends it easily.
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hughs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughs wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Hughs gets to his feet. Thomas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hughs tries to clinch
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hughs. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Hughs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thomas dives in and grabs Hughs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hughs pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.
Hughs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hughs looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hughs looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hughs!
Hughs is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hughs's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Thomas looks to move to half guard but instead Hughs has passed into mount! Damn!
Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thomas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughs tries to control but Thomas wriggling away.
Hughs prevents Thomas from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Thomas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hughs doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Hughs tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Hughs is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Hughs tries to clinch
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Hughs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Hughs misses.
Thomas works Hughs's body with a nice hook.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick.
Hughs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughs gets a clinch.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike.
Thomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Hughs has double underhooks.
Hughs scores with a hook to the body.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hughs has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas is trying to push Hughs away but Hughs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Hughs has him pressed against the cage.
Hughs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hughs has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Thomas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Hughs slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hughs throws a head kick that Thomas semi-blocks.
Thomas is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughs tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Hughs avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughs.
Hughs moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Joe Hughs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughs tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hughs moves to clinch but Thomas breaks away
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughs is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Hughs misses with a body kick.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughs is just out of range.
Hughs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughs closes the distance but Thomas moves to the side
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hughs closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the cage.
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hughs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Hughs. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hughs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hughs dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A leg kick checked by Thomas.
Thomas takes a swing at Hughs's ribcage but misses.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hughs wants to clinch.
Hughs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas wants to break free but Hughs has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hughs - that landed with a thud.
Hughs blocks an uppercut.
Hughs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hughs tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Thomas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thomas looking to sit in guard and control but Hughs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thomas looking for a guillotine here but Hughs defends easily.
Thomas has an active guard here but Hughs has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hughs pulls his head out easily.
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!
Hughs is pressing down on Thomas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thomas is holding on for now.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard.
Thomas actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hughs pulls his head out easily.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hughs escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hughs!
Thomas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Thomas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hughs trying to control here.
Thomas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hughs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thomas.
Thomas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thomas 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Thomas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conner Magavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derrick Grey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conner Magavin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Magavin shoots for a double leg takedown but Grey sprawls well. He's pushed Magavin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Grey as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Magavin does no damage.
Conner Magavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magavin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grey is looking to score with low kicks.
Grey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Magavin scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magavin sizes up Grey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magavin misses with a combination
and Grey counters with an outside leg kick.
Magavin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magavin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A right-left combo lands from Magavin.
Magavin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Derrick Grey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conner Magavin.
Magavin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magavin looks to land a combination but Grey avoids it well.
Magavin throws a nice looking combination but Grey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grey misses with an uppercut.
Magavin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magavin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grey counters by clinching up.
Magavin lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Magavin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grey tries to get out of the position.
Grey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magavin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magavin on the ground.
Grey trying to keep a closed guard but Magavin is proving a slippery customer.
Magavin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magavin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magavin wants to pass the guard but Grey is keeping the position.
Magavin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magavin with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magavin throws a big elbow that misses.
Magavin preventing the sweep.
Magavin tries to free his leg and advance position but Grey is retaining full guard.
Grey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magavin.
Magavin won't allow Grey to sweep him here.
Magavin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Magavin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magavin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magavin works over Grey with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conner Magavin dominated that round.
That's time! Grey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Magavin throws a jab but it's blocked by Grey.
Magavin throws an overhand right that lands on Grey's shoulder, as Grey tries to avoid the shot.
Magavin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grey's waist but Grey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magavin off to one side.
Grey misses with a lunging right hand
letting Magavin counter with a right hand.
Magavin shoots in looking for a takedown but Grey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magavin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magavin swinging wildly here.
Magavin misses with a wild body shot.
Magavin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magavin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magavin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grey.
Magavin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grey blocks a leg kick.
Magavin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magavin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magavin tries a head kick but it misses.
Grey blocks a head kick by Magavin.
Conner Magavin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Magavin misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magavin jabs at Grey's body.
Grey misses with a few strikes there.
Magavin slips under a jab.
Grey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magavin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grey quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magavin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Magavin throws a strike but Grey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magavin is looking to work some ground and pound but Grey has wrist control.
Grey is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magavin works over Grey with some ground and pound from guard.
Magavin trying to control the position from guard on top but Grey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magavin working some strikes from top position.
Grey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magavin distracts Grey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magavin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magavin scoring with some ground and pound.
Magavin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magavin postures up in Grey's guard and throws a big left but Grey blocks it.
Grey controlling the position.
Magavin with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magavin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magavin is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magavin advances to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magavin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grey keeps working.
Magavin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conner Magavin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Grey lunges at Magavin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magavin's hand.
Grey shoots in looking for a takedown but Magavin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magavin throws a combination that misses
and Grey counters with a body kick.
Magavin lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Magavin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Magavin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grey.
Magavin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grey misses with a takedown attempt - Magavin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magavin misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magavin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grey doesn't seem bothered though.
Conner Magavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magavin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grey's head.
Magavin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grey avoids it really well and circles away.
Magavin throws the kick towards the body but Grey avoids it.
Magavin fails to land the takedown.
Grey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Magavin both land. Nice combination.
Magavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magavin misses with a body kick.
Magavin misses with a double jab
and Grey counters with a good, hard body kick but Magavin shrugs it off.
Magavin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magavin stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Grey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magavin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grey defends it nicely.
Grey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magavin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magavin swinging wildly here.
Magavin misses with the combination.
Nice body kick from Magavin.
Magavin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Magavin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey throws a body kick the misses
and Magavin counters with a three punch combo that has Grey backing up. Grey nods at Magavin to acknowledge the strikes.
Magavin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grey throws a head kick that misses.
Grey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Magavin.
Grey digs a good body shot into Magavin's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magavin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Derrick Grey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magavin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grey's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conner Magavin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magavin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conner Magavin!
During a confident post fight interview, Conner Magavin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Clasie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Crown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clasie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sensation White Anthem. Crown has chosen Eminence Front as his entrance music. Bobby Crown is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcel Clasie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Crown!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clasie throws a hook but Crown blocks it.
Crown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clasie.
Crown moves out of range of the strikes.
Clasie misses with a lunging right hand
and Clasie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Marcel Clasie has been cut.
Crown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clasie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clasie misses with a straight right.
Clasie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crown.
Clasie connects with the punch.
Crown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clasie looks to land a left hand but Crown moved out of range nicely.
Crown misses with an uppercut
and Clasie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clasie misses with a straight right.
Crown throws a hook to the side of Clasie's head but Clasie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clasie loads up on a big right hand but Crown slips the punch.
Clasie slips a straight right by Crown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clasie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crown misses with a straight left.
Clasie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crown walks into a jab.
Clasie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crown.
Crown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Crown misses the target.
Clasie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Crown misses its intended target.
Crown misses with a looping left.
Clasie misses with a wild combination.
Crown takes a swing at Clasie's ribcage but misses.
Crown misses with a straight left.
A jab from Clasie misses.
Crown lands a jab to Clasie's midsection.
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!
Clasie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crown misses with a body shot.
Clasie staying out of range there.
Clasie sizes up Crown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clasie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clasie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clasie.
Crown feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Clasie sprawling to the canvas! Clasie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Crown finish him?!
Clasie is rocked!
Crown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clasie.
Oh Clasie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crown throws a poor cross that misses
and Clasie counters with a stiff right hand.
Clasie tries to bum rush Crown with a series of wild strikes but Crown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clasie seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Crown.
Crown throws a shot from downtown. Clasie moves away and avoids it.
Crown throws a big shot that misses.
Crown drops his hands momentarily and Clasie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clasie.
Crown is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crown is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Clasie flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Clasie is out cold! Crown holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Crown!
Bobby Crown is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Bobby Crown started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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