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Battle Legends XV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Carlitos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Meadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meadows has chosen Punky's Whips 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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152 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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155 lbs
16 - 14 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandre Carlitos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Edwin Meadows!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meadows tries to clinch but Carlitos is having none of it.
Carlitos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Meadows in his tracks.
Carlitos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Carlitos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Carlitos unloads with some shots from mount but Meadows bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlitos is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Meadows has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Meadows!
Meadows postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meadows pushes down on Carlitos 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Meadows missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carlitos won't allow Meadows to pass to mount.
Meadows trying to control the action but Carlitos is working from the bottom.
Meadows seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carlitos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Meadows is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Carlitos reverses the position - he's now on top in Meadows's guard.
Carlitos advances position into side control!
Carlitos moves into full mount!
Meadows wants to hold on but Carlitos pushes him away.
Carlitos looking to ground and pound but Meadows is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meadows tries to reverse the position but Carlitos maintains control.
Poor strikes thrown by Carlitos there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Carlitos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Carlitos throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Meadows gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meadows is trying to get back to full guard.
Carlitos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Meadows does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carlitos is trying to work for a kimura but Meadows is defending well.
Carlitos tries to pass to full mount but Meadows defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlitos is working hard here to advance position.
Meadows regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carlitos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carlitos is pushing down on Meadows's leg trying to pass to half guard. Meadows is fighting to maintain full guard but Carlitos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Carlitos trying to mount his opponent but Meadows defends it.
Meadows is in trouble now - Carlitos has advanced to mount!
Carlitos working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlitos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlitos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Carlitos throws some wild stikes that Meadows manages to avoid easily.
Carlitos thowing shots but they're missing.
Carlitos in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlitos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Meadows hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlitos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Meadows is surviving well by controlling Carlitos 's body position as best he can.
Meadows tries to hold on but Carlitos postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandre Carlitos dominated that round.
That's time! Carlitos 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carlitos connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Meadows.
Meadows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carlitos .
Nice takedown defense from Meadows. No joy for Carlitos on that attempt.
A combination from Meadows does no damage.
Carlitos fails to land the takedown.
Edwin Meadows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meadows moves out of range of the strikes.
Carlitos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meadows but Meadows pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandre Carlitos . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlitos throws a jab but it's blocked by Meadows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meadows fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carlitos avoids it really well and circles away.
Carlitos misses with a looping left.
Meadows changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carlitos tries to avoid it but Meadows manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carlitos to the ground. Carlitos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Meadows tries to clinch there but Carlitos circles away.
Meadows doesn't manage to clinch there - Carlitos circles away.
Meadows moves out of range of the strikes.
Meadows has a takedown stuffed.
Meadows tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carlitos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meadows misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Meadows tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carlitos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Meadows somewhat.
Meadows shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carlitos pinned against the cage. Carlitos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meadows is breathing heavily.
Carlitos swings for the body but Meadows moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Meadows throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlitos keeps the fight on the outside.
Carlitos scores with a shot to the body.
Meadows tries to clinch
and Carlitos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carlitos throws a body punch but Meadows moves out of range.
Edwin Meadows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meadows fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carlitos keeps the fight on the outside.
Meadows clinches.
Meadows has Carlitos pressed against the cage, preventing Carlitos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carlitos wants a takedown.
Meadows breaks from the clinch.
Meadows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carlitos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meadows moves into the clinch.
Carlitos working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Carlitos 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carlitos is trying to push Meadows away but Meadows has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carlitos has had enough of the clinch but Meadows keeps him there for the moment.
Meadows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carlitos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carlitos counters with a straight right hand.
Meadows fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meadows tries to clinch but Carlitos is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meadows tries to close the distance and clinch but Carlitos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meadows gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carlitos .
Meadows tries to clinch up
and Carlitos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edwin Meadows will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Meadows is looking to clinch.
Meadows will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meadows slips under a jab.
Carlitos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlitos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meadows.
Meadows tries to clinch there but Carlitos circles away.
Carlitos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Carlitos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meadows is looking to clinch but Carlitos is avoiding it.
Carlitos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carlitos .
A shot to the liver by Carlitos . Beautiful body shot.
Carlitos misses with the combination.
Meadows tries to close the distance and clinch but Carlitos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meadows takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carlitos shoots in looking for a takedown but Meadows manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carlitos 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Meadows tries to close the distance and clinch but Carlitos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meadows shoots in but Carlitos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carlitos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meadows's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlitos throws a jab but it's blocked by Meadows.
Meadows closes the distance looking to clinch
and Meadows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carlitos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alexandre Carlitos is winning the standup battle so far.
Meadows looks to land a combination but Carlitos avoids it well.
Meadows shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meadows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meadows fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carlitos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlitos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meadows tries to close the distance and clinch but Carlitos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meadows tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carlitos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carlitos drives through with a takedown into Meadows's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Carlitos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carlitos stopping the sweep attempt from Meadows.
Meadows is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlitos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Meadows trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Edwin Meadows.
Carlitos leaves Meadows with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alexandre Carlitos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Meadows.
Meadows is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carlitos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Meadows's guard.
Meadows throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandre Carlitos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carlitos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandre Carlitos !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Kendall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonic Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kendall might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kool Moe Dee - I Go To Work. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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248 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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252 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Kendall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonic Boom!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom misses with a body shot
and Kendall counters with a straight right hand.
Boom throws a leg kick but Kendall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boom throws a leg kick which misses Kendall's front leg but catches the back leg as Kendall tries to avoid it.
Boom misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kendall to counter with a crisp jab.
Kendall cracks Boom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom misses with a body shot
and Kendall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom misses with a jab to the body
and Kendall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kendall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Kendall misses with a straight left.
Boom staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Boom misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendall throws a right hand that Boom ducks under and follows up with a left that Boom also avoids with ease.
Boom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom misses with a head kick.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom slips under a jab.
Kendall throws a hook but Boom blocks it.
Boom tries to land a leg kick but Kendall saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kendall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kendall has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Kendall misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kendall.
Kendall looks to land a left hand but Boom moved out of range nicely.
Kendall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom trying to control from the bottom.
Kendall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boom!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kendall tries to control but Boom wriggling away.
Boom tries to hold on but Kendall pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kendall content just to control the position here.
Boom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendall content just to control the position here.
Kendall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kendall controlling from the full mount.
We're going to have a standup here because Kurt Kendall wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Boom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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 Kurt Kendall will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kendall misses with an uppercut.
Boom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kendall is able to avoid easily.
Boom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kendall is looking to land body kicks.
Some wild striking there from Boom.
Boom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kendall is out of range and Boom settles back down.
Kendall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kendall walks into a left hand.
Boom throws a chopping leg kick but Kendall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boom throws a body punch but Kendall moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Kendall.
Boom is looking to score with low kicks.
Boom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom slips a straight right by Kendall.
Boom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kendall scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kendall is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Kendall.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boom.
Boom takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom takes a swing at Kendall's ribcage but misses.
Kendall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kendall is able to avoid easily.
Boom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kendall throws a jab but it's blocked by Boom.
Boom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kendall.
Boom throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kendall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom missing with a left hand there. Kendall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sonic Boom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kendall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom throws a leg kick
and Kendall counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom lands with a straight right. Kendall didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendall looks to land a left hand but Boom moved out of range nicely.
Boom misses with the body kick
and Kendall counters with a nice uppercut.
Kendall looks to land a right hand but Boom moved out of range.
Boom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom misses the shot to the body.
Boom misses with a kick to the body.
Boom misses with a leg kick
and Kendall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom misses with a kick to the body.
Boom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kendall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonic Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kendall moves away.
Boom throws the left hand but Kendall avoids the punch easily.
Boom misses the shot to the body.
Kendall throws a hook but Boom blocks it.
Kendall with a nice cross.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kendall moves away.
Kendall misses with an uppercut. Boom saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kendall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kendall.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonic Boom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Boom digs a good body shot into Kendall's ribs.
Boom is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kendall rather than just go for the knockout.
Boom clobbers Kendall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A leg kick checked by Kendall.
Boom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kendall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Kendall misses its intended target.
Kendall throws a jab but it's blocked by Boom.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Kendall keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kendall!
Kendall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendall takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Boom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kendall is able to avoid easily.
Kendall throws a leg kick but Boom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boom looks for the body kick but Kendall saw that one coming.
Boom throws an off balance right hand
and Boom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom cracks the inside of Kendall's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kendall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boom on the side of the head.
A jab from Boom finds it's way through Kendall's defenses.
Boom misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kendall scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kendall was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
Boom throws a leg kick but Kendall sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kendall checks the leg kick.
Kendall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom swings for the body but Kendall moves out of range.
Kendall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendall misses with a leg kick
and Boom counters with a left to the body.
Boom slips a straight right by Kendall.
A good leg kick by Boom.
Boom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kendall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kendall counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kendall moves away.
Boom throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boom throws a hook but Kendall blocks it.
Kendall throws the left hand but Boom avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendall 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom throws a body kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kendall.
Boom throws a solid leg kick but Kendall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boom.
Boom throws a push kick but Kendall slaps the foot to one side.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom staying out of range there.
Boom moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boom defending well as Kendall loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Kendall as he connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonic Boom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boom has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonic Boom!
Sonic Boom decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Wrangle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Wrangle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrangle shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Wrangle. No joy for Banner on that attempt.
Wrangle with a poor takedown
and Banner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Banner.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Banner won't allow Wrangle to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrangle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wrangle will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Banner 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.
Wrangle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Banner wants to stand but Wrangle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Banner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Banner wants to stand but Wrangle is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wrangle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banner's guard.
Banner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wrangle is controlling him.
Banner 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.
Wrangle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wrangle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrangle pushing down on Banner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wrangle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wrangle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wrangle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Wrangle has taken his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrangle is working for a rear naked choke. Banner is not defending it well and Wrangle has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Banner refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Banner's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kurt Wrangle!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Zamorano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Marshland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zamorano comes to the cage accompanied by The Cat Empire - Lost Song. This should be a great matchup!
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145 lbs
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139 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Zamorano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Marshland!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zamorano throws a leg kick which misses Marshland's front leg but catches the back leg as Marshland tries to avoid it.
Good shot there by Zamorano.
Zamorano lands with a hook. Marshland tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marshland is rocked!
Zamorano circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zamorano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marshland is still on wobbly legs! Can Zamorano finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshland wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zamorano cracks Marshland's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Marshland slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Zamorano can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Zamorano!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Zamorano 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Liam Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maritn Boudreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boudreaux has chosen The Prince as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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153 lbs
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Machin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maritn Boudreaux!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Machin lands a jab to the head.
Machin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boudreaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Boudreaux with that takedown attempt.
Boudreaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boudreaux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machin to score with a decent uppercut.
Boudreaux tries to clinch but Machin is having none of it.
Machin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boudreaux wants to clinch up but Machin keeps it at a distance.
Machin misses with a hook.
Machin jabs Boudreaux right on the nose. Boudreaux blinks but takes it well.
Liam Machin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux throws a sloppy head kick and Machin moves out of range easily.
Boudreaux misses with a body kick.
Machin scores with a body shot.
Machin tries to keep at a distance but Boudreaux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boudreaux is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Machin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machin working hard to break the clinch.
Machin is trying to pull guard but Boudreaux turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boudreaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Boudreaux using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machin avoids the elbow strike from Boudreaux, against the cage.
Machin is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Machin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machin avoids the elbow strike from Boudreaux, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux throws an elbow that misses.
Machin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boudreaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machin.
Boudreaux misses with a knee strike.
Machin dodges an elbow strike from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machin tries to throw a body punch but Boudreaux avoids it by throwing Machin back against the cage.
Machin manages to break the clinch.
Boudreaux is looking to clinch.
Boudreaux fails with a takedown attempt.
Machin throws the kick towards the body but Boudreaux avoids it.
Boudreaux takes one to the side of the head.
Machin swats away the attempt to clinch by Boudreaux.
Machin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin scores with a punch to the head.
Machin keeps the fight on the outside.
Machin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boudreaux shoots in for a takedown but Machin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boudreaux tries to clinch up but Machin circles away and keeps his distance.
Machin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Machin lands with a good body shot.
Boudreaux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Machin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Machin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boudreaux walks into a stiff left hand from Machin.
Machin connects with a jab.
Boudreaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machin cracks a nice hook into Boudreaux's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boudreaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Machin misses.
Machin swats away the attempt to clinch by Boudreaux.
No joy there for Machin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boudreaux tries to clinch but Machin moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boudreaux tries to clinch up.
Machin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boudreaux at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machin. Boudreaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Boudreaux.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Machin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Machin throws a shot from downtown. Boudreaux moves away and avoids it.
Boudreaux tries to clinch up but Machin circles away and keeps his distance.
Machin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boudreaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liam Machin is winning the standup battle so far.
Machin keeps the fight on the outside.
Machin just misses with a punch to the body.
Boudreaux tries to clinch
and Machin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boudreaux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Machin misses.
Maritn Boudreaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machin works over Boudreaux's head and body with a nice combination.
Boudreaux moves forwards but Machin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Machin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machin misses with a wild body shot.
Boudreaux moves in looking to clinch but Machin pushes him off.
Machin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux looks to clinch
and Machin counters with a low kick, right behind Boudreaux 's knee.
Machin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machin. Boudreaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown by Boudreaux or perhaps it was just good defense by Machin which made him look bad.
Boudreaux tries to clinch up.
Machin misses with a wild body shot.
Machin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Machin lands with a nice body punch.
Boudreaux wants to clinch.
Machin throws an overhand right that lands on Boudreaux's shoulder, as Boudreaux tries to avoid the shot.
Machin scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Machin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boudreaux.
Boudreaux fails with a takedown attempt.
Machin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Liam Machin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maritn Boudreaux.
Boudreaux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Machin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machin connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boudreaux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Machin connects with a nice looking jab.
Boudreaux misses with a kick to the body.
Boudreaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boudreaux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Machin counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boudreaux is trying desperately to land a takedown but Machin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Boudreaux.
Machin swats away the attempt to clinch by Boudreaux.
Boudreaux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machin circles away.
Boudreaux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boudreaux lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machin backs up against the cage.
Machin avoids the body shot from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux has a takedown stuffed.
Machin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boudreaux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin scores with a decent looking hook.
Boudreaux tries to clinch up.
Machin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boudreaux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boudreaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machin tries to sprawl but Boudreaux drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boudreaux is working for a submission of some sort.
Boudreaux wants to pass the guard but Machin is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boudreaux 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Machin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Boudreaux tries to clinch up but Machin circles away and keeps his distance.
Boudreaux ducks right into an uppercut from Machin.
Boudreaux wants to clinch.
Machin throws a hook to the side of Boudreaux's head but Boudreaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin throws a body punch but Boudreaux moves out of range.
Boudreaux wants to clinch.
Machin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boudreaux's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boudreaux pushes Machin up against the cage in a clinch.
Machin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machin scores with a hook to the body.
Boudreaux tries to land a knee to the head but Machin blocks with his arms.
Machin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boudreaux looking to throw knees to the head but Machin is blocking nicely.
Machin dodges an elbow strike from Boudreaux.
Machin is stalling here.
Machin digs a right hand underneath Boudreaux's ribcage. Boudreaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boudreaux tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boudreaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machin misses with a punch to the body.
Machin tries to work over Boudreaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boudreaux trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machin blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boudreaux misses with a knee strike.
Boudreaux misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machin.
Boudreaux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machin blocks it with crossed arms.
Machin breaks the clinch.
Machin with a hook.
Machin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some wild striking there from Machin.
Boudreaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machin clinches up with Boudreaux and pushes him back against the cage.
Machin presses Boudreaux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boudreaux tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boudreaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boudreaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machin can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Machin - that landed with a thud.
Machin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Machin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boudreaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machin's brow.
Machin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Machin.
Liam Machin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boudreaux.
Boudreaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boudreaux. That did some damage!
Boudreaux checks a low kick from Machin.
Machin's corner calls for a 1-2. Machin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boudreaux swings for the body but Machin moves out of range.
Boudreaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liam Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machin lands a jab to the head.
Boudreaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boudreaux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boudreaux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boudreaux misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown by Boudreaux or perhaps it was just good defense by Machin which made him look bad.
Liam Machin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maritn Boudreaux.
Boudreaux takes one on the button.
Machin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Machin keeps the fight on the outside.
Machin lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boudreaux under the eye.
Machin with a nice cross.
Maritn Boudreaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boudreaux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Machin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machin, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Machin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie O Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Hare kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight. Thomas has chosen Muse - Knights of Cydonia as his entrance music. Eddie O Hare has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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166 lbs
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie O Hare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
O Hare scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for O Hare on that attempt.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
O Hare scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thomas lands the left hand.
O Hare throws a good cross that connects.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
O Hare misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
O Hare throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thomas was covering up waiting for the punch and O Hare finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thomas holds on and takes a little breather.
Thomas keeping full guard, as O Hare tries to pass.
O Hare won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
O Hare passes Thomas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but O Hare has control of the leg.
O Hare looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Hare is thwarting Thomas's attempts to control the position.
O Hare thows a huge punch but Thomas dodges it nicely.
O Hare throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Hare lands strikes from half guard.
Thomas tries to roll over but O Hare keeps him under control.
O Hare looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
O Hare throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thomas gets back to full guard.
Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Hare manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas looking to sit in guard and control but O Hare gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
O Hare postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O Hare trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas has control of O Hare's left arm, preventing O Hare from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Hare passes into half guard.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from O Hare.
O Hare is looking to advance position but Thomas won't allow it.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but O Hare has control of the leg.
Thomas won't allow O Hare to pass to mount.
Thomas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Hare is one step ahead there.
Thomas pulls O Hare in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas keeping full guard, as O Hare tries to pass.
O Hare sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing O Hare from controlling successfully.
Thomas controls O Hare momentarily but O Hare frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eddie O Hare.
O Hare connects with a solid leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Hare works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for O Hare.
O Hare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie O Hare dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
O Hare throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
O Hare throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Hare off to one side.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
O Hare connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
O Hare looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but O Hare persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
O Hare swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Hare sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.
Donk. Thomas catches O Hare right on the button with a cross.
O Hare tries to work over Thomas's front leg with a kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas connects with a crisp jab.
O Hare throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
O Hare takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas tries to bum rush O Hare with a series of wild strikes but O Hare uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eddie O Hare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Hare as he jumps to the side.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
O Hare throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
O Hare smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
O Hare scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
O Hare is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Hare throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from O Hare.
O Hare is just content to waste time from the top position. Thomas takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
O Hare preventing the sweep.
Eddie O Hare overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Hare stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Hare postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O Hare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Hare scoring with some ground and pound.
Thomas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
O Hare is trying to get back to full guard.
O Hare is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hare is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but O Hare sees it coming and defends easily.
Thomas wants to work for an arm triangle but O Hare is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Hare is trying to get back to full guard.
O Hare manages to get to full guard.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Hare swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Hare wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him.
O Hare escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Hare working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Hare trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
O Hare keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas won't allow O Hare to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Hare is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thomas defends well.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but O Hare is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie O Hare dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Hare tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Hare to the ground. O Hare escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas avoids the body shot from O Hare.
Thomas moves out of range as O Hare throws a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
Thomas blocks a head kick by O Hare.
O Hare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Hare lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thomas throws a right and a left that O Hare avoids nicely.
O Hare throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
O Hare ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Hare misses with a wild body shot.
O Hare scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas throws a predictable looking body shot
and O Hare counters with a left to the body.
O Hare throws a solid leg kick but Thomas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at O Hare.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Eddie O Hare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas moves forwards but O Hare connects with a nice, crisp jab.
O Hare lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but O Hare sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
O Hare shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from O Hare.
Eddie O Hare is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Hare is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, O Hare circles away and we're back to standing.
O Hare swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
O Hare throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
O Hare fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Hare connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.
O Hare feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Hare cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
O Hare feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from O Hare finds it's target.
O Hare tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Hare connects with an inside leg kick.
O Hare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thomas.
A slapping leg kick lands for O Hare.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
O Hare throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
O Hare fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
O Hare thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
O Hare swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from O Hare. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
O Hare stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
O Hare throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Hare pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thomas back to the cage. O Hare follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
O Hare scores a takedown into full mount!
O Hare connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thomas regains half guard.
O Hare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Eddie O Hare is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas gets full guard.
Ryan Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Hare trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Hare is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thomas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
O Hare looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Hare trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas looking for a guillotine here but O Hare defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie O Hare showed his dominance in that final round.
Well O Hare has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie O Hare!
Eddie O Hare 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Meeoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Country (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meeoff comes to the cage accompanied by bodies. Jack Meeoff had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Meeoff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Country!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeoff clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Country stalling the fight.
Country has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meeoff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Meeoff gets control of Country's arms and successfully pulls guard. Meeoff will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Meeoff being controlled here, momentarily.
Meeoff is looking for a triangle but Country pushes his legs off easily.
Country trying to control the position from guard on top but Meeoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Country engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Country stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meeoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meeoff keeping moving, preventing Country from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roy Country.
Meeoff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Country.
Country thows a body shot but no joy.
Meeoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Country as he avoids it easily.
Country checks a leg kick nicely.
Country is looking to clinch.
Meeoff looks to land a combination but Country avoids it well.
Meeoff lands a head kick. Country smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Meeoff 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.
Meeoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Country is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Country not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Meeoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meeoff trying to control but Country is working from the bottom.
Meeoff throwing strikes but missing.
Meeoff has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff pushes down on Country's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Country is looking to improve his position.
Meeoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Meeoff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Country sees it coming and defends easily.
Country gets back to full guard.
Meeoff won't allow Country to sweep him here.
Country avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meeoff postures up in Country's guard and throws a big left but Country blocks it.
Meeoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country has momentary wrist control but Meeoff slips an elbow through the middle.
Country controlling the position.
Meeoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Country has wrist control.
Country keeping full guard, as Meeoff tries to pass.
Meeoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Country is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Country wriggles free and stands up.
Country throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Country tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meeoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Country.
Country doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Country ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meeoff moves away.
Country sizes up Meeoff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Country looks to score with a jab to the body but Meeoff is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Country looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Meeoff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Meeoff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Country's head.
Meeoff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Meeoff seems to be working for a kimura but Country defends the submission attempt.
Country is pressing down on Meeoff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Meeoff wants to stand and escape but instead Country has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Country sitting in guard here, content to control.
Meeoff controls Country momentarily but Country frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Meeoff dominated that round.
That's time! Meeoff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Country scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Country.
Jack Meeoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meeoff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Country!
Country really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Meeoff dominating with strikes here.
Meeoff trying to control but Country is having none of it.
Meeoff thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Country is wriggling around trying to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meeoff lands a big shot there that rocks Country but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Meeoff thowing shots but they're missing.
Country holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Meeoff tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeoff putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Meeoff goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Country is on top in guard.
Country advances position into side control!
Meeoff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Country wants to control but Meeoff is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Country politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Country prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Country trying to control the position but Meeoff is working away.
Country is trying to get an arm triangle but Meeoff is defending well.
Country is looking to take a break and control but Meeoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Country is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Meeoff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here as Country stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Country is controlling him well.
Country moves into full mount!
Meeoff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Country is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Meeoff to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Meeoff shrugs it off.
Country trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff is working to get back to half guard.
Country controlling from the full mount.
Meeoff is squirming around, avoiding Country's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meeoff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Country controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Meeoff will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Country works Meeoff's body with a nice hook.
Meeoff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Country forces Meeoff back against the cage and clinches.
Meeoff successfully pulls guard.
Country is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Country trying to control but Meeoff is working from the bottom.
Country controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Country got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meeoff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Country has managed to get both his arms back between Meeoff's legs - danger averted.
Country wants to control from the top but Meeoff keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Country stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meeoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Roy Country hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Country thows a body shot but no joy.
Country bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack Meeoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meeoff shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Meeoff was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Meeoff manages to capitalize on a mistake by Country to take his back!
Country turns into Meeoff and is now in his guard.
Country postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Country trying to control but Meeoff is working from the bottom.
Meeoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Country gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Meeoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Country doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Country manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Country passes Meeoff's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Country trying to advance position but Meeoff counters by regaining guard.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Country accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meeoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Country wants to control from the top but Meeoff keeps moving.
Country controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country slips nicely into half guard.
Country wants to control but Meeoff is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Country in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Country has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Meeoff is trying to stand up here but Country is controlling him well.
Country stalling away here and it's allowed Meeoff to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Country trying to control the position from guard on top but Meeoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roy Country.
Meeoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meeoff tries to clinch there but Country circles away.
Meeoff moves in looking to clinch but Country pushes him off.
Meeoff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Country not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Meeoff wanted to stand there but Country had control of the position.
Meeoff being controlled here momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roy Country has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Meeoff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Roy Country just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Country throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Country throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Country misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meeoff.
Country darts in and clinches Meeoff up against the cage.
Country is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Meeoff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Country smiles and moves away.
Meeoff fails with the takedown.
Country dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Country misses with a wild body shot.
Country closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Meeoff to the mat! Meeoff manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Country stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meeoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Country controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeoff can't keep his opponent in guard - Country advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Meeoff tries to kick Country off but Country keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Country controlling the action here.
Meeoff is staying active underneath Country, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Country content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roy Country was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Meeoff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Country defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Meeoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Country misses with a shot to the body
and Meeoff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Country ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meeoff moves away.
A shot to the liver by Country. Beautiful body shot.
Country is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Country fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meeoff manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Country.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Country feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Meeoffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Meeoff takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meeoff shoots in and drives through. Country sprawls well.
Meeoff misses with an uppercut.
Country connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff shoots in for a takedown but Country shows good takedown defense.
Country is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Meeoff rather than just go for the knockout.
Meeoff tries to sprawl but Country drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Country sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Meeoff tries to roll over but Country keeps him under control.
Country controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roy Country was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Meeoff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meeoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Country lands a right hook to the body.
Country just misses with a punch to the body.
Country shoots in but Meeoff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Meeoff misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Country dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Country throws the left hand but Meeoff avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meeoff closes the distance and clinches up with Country, looking for a takedown. Meeoff pushes Country against the cage but Country circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Country tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meeoff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Country looks to score with a jab to the body but Meeoff is just out of range.
Country throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meeoff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Country dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Meeoff throws a nice inside leg kick.
Meeoff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Country has Meeoff pressed against the cage.
Meeoff breaks the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Meeoff finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Country's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meeoff under the eye.
Meeoff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Country's waist but Country gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meeoff off to one side.
Country scores with a body shot.
Meeoff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Country looks to clinch
enabling Meeoff to counter with a crisp jab.
Meeoff looks to land a combination. Country sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Country has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Country fails with a takedown attempt.
Country tries to clinch but Meeoff moves out of range.
Country is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Country swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Country misses with a body shot.
Meeoff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Country on his heels. He'll look to pass Country's guard now, I'm sure.
Meeoff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Country working a defensive guard here.
Meeoff seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Meeoff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Meeoff being controlled here momentarily.
Meeoff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Country trying to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Roy Country hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Meeoff wants to clinch.
No joy there for Meeoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Country misses with a takedown attempt - Meeoff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Country throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Country.
Meeoff throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meeoff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Meeoff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Country.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Country counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Country wants to control from the top but Meeoff keeps moving.
Meeoff keeping full guard, as Country tries to pass.
Meeoff is trying to keep Country in close.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Roy Country hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Meeoff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Country circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Country defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meeoff.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Meeoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meeoff is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Country's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meeoff trying to control from half guard but Country is working away.
Country wants to control but Meeoff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Country avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Meeoff.
Country is not content to let Meeoff control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Country is concentrating on defense, preventing Meeoff from advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Meeoff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Meeoff has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conner Magavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Carter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conner Magavin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magavin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magavin connects with a jab.
No luck for Magavin with that takedown attempt.
Carter tries to score with a low kick but Magavin moves his leg out of the way.
Carter throws a big shot that misses.
Carter tries for a takedown but Magavin circles away easily
and Magavin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Carter is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magavin as he avoids it easily.
Carter tries for a takedown but Magavin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Magavin. Those never looked like landing.
Carter with a nice cross.
No luck for Magavin with that takedown attempt.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magavin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magavin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Magavin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter.
Magavin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Magavin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carter swivels and escapes.
Magavin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carter counters with a left and a right that stings Magavin.
Magavin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Carter takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carter misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter is pressed up against the cage. Magavin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carter down to the mat. Carter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Magavin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
Magavin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Magavin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Magavin is just out of range.
Ian Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Magavin dives in and grabs Carter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes down on Magavin's head and hops out.
Carter steps into range and cracks Magavin with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Magavin flops backwards and Carter dives into his guard looking to finish!
Magavin is rocked!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Carter throwing strikes but missing.
Magavin is still in real trouble! Can Carter finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter with a nice head shot there.
Carter throwing strikes but missing.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Magavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magavin seems to have recovered his senses.
Carter throws a big right hand that misses.
Carter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carter misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Carter scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magavin is looking for a sweep.
Magavin is not content to let Carter control the position.
Carter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magavin is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Carter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Magavin.
Carter misses with a leg kick.
Magavin fails to land the takedown.
Magavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
Magavin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carter stuns Magavin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magavin checks a leg kick nicely.
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter.
Conner Magavin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Magavin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magavin misses with a few strikes there.
Carter scores with a nice right hand.
Magavin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
Ian Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Carter looks to throw the jab but Magavin is out of range.
Magavin throws a front kick that sends Carter stumbling back into the cage.
Magavin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carter on the side of the head.
Carter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Magavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
Magavin checks the leg kick.
Magavin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magavin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carter tries to bum rush Magavin with a series of wild strikes but Magavin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magavin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carter.
Carter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Magavin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carter tries to work over Magavin's front leg with a kick but Magavin checks it.
Magavin misses with a double jab.
Magavin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Carter is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Magavin.
Carter walks into a straight right hand from Magavin.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Magavin - that will leave a mark!
Carter swings for the body but Magavin moves out of range.
Carter looks to land a combination but Magavin avoids it well.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magavin.
A punch combination from Magavin misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magavin lands a jab to the nose.
Magavin loads up on a big right hand but Carter slips the punch.
Magavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter motions for Magavin to come forward. Carter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magavin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Carter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magavin wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Carter controls Magavin momentarily but Magavin frees himself.
Magavin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter wants to sweep but no luck.
Carter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magavin's guard.
Magavin wants to stand but Carter is controlling the position.
Carter tries to free his leg and advance position but Magavin is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter trying to control but Magavin is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magavin's head.
Carter wants to pass the guard but Magavin is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Carter dominated that second 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.
Magavin slips under a jab from Carter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Carter moves forwards but Magavin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carter blocks a head kick by Magavin.
Carter with a nice cross.
Carter closes the distance and clinches up with Magavin, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes Magavin against the cage but Magavin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
Carter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magavin back to the cage. Carter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Left hook, right uppercut from Magavin.
Carter tries for a takedown but Magavin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magavin misses with a straight right.
Carter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Magavin.
Carter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Magavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
Magavin shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magavin moves away.
Magavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magavin looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
Magavin staying out of range there.
Carter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Carter wants to pass the guard but Magavin is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magavin is not content to let Carter control the position.
Magavin is looking for a sweep. Carter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magavin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Carter.
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!
Carter wants to control from the top but Magavin keeps moving.
Carter with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carter throws a strike but Magavin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Magavin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ian Carter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magavin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magavin is working Carter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carter has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Magavin should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Carter has tightened it up now! Magavin should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ian Carter!
Ian Carter retains his welterweight title!
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