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INY 18 - Hudock vs Monroe PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mel Turd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Kilgore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilgore has chosen Champion by Chipmunk ft. Chris Brown as his entrance music. Jamal Kilgore is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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KO power |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mel Turd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Kilgore!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Turd fails to land the takedown.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kilgore lands with an overhand left.
Turd darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Turd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turd stops Kilgore from getting back to his feet.
Turd trying to mount his opponent but Kilgore defends it.
Kilgore is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turd not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turd has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mel Turd has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kilgore lands a nice shot that snaps Turd's head back.
Kilgore works Turd's body with a nice hook.
Kilgore connects with the punch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kilgore enables Turd to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kilgore manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kilgore is trying to control the position but Turd postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilgore being controlled here, momentarily.
Turd stops Kilgore from standing up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Turd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Kilgore lands.
Turd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turd moves forwards but Kilgore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turd closes the distance and pushes Kilgore back into the cage.
Kilgore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Turd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Turd turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Turd manages to end up in side control.
Turd is staying tight to Kilgore's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Turd is working Kilgore over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kilgore being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Turd are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Turd controls the position from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turd prevents Kilgore from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mel Turd dominated that round.
That's time! Turd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kilgore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turd takes one to the side of the head.
Turd tries to move into range but Kilgore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Kilgore.
Turd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot by Kilgore.
Turd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kilgore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kilgore catches Turd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kilgore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turd scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Kilgore as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Turd does no damage.
Jamal Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore scores with a nice strike.
Turd fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kilgore sprawls well initially but Turd persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kilgore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turd.
Turd is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Turd lands with a punch from half guard.
Turd looks to land a strike but Kilgore avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Turd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kilgore controls Turd momentarily but Turd frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turd works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turd in particular looking to stall.
Turd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kilgore sees it coming and defends easily.
Turd working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilgore wants to control but Turd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turd 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.
Turd wants to free his trapped foot but Kilgore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turd controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Turd's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mel Turd has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kilgore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turd at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mel Turd dominated that second round.
That's time! Turd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kilgore scores with a jab.
Jamal Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turd shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Turd is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kilgore is defending against the submission attempts here by Turd.
Kilgore has hold of Turd's hands but Turd slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turd wants to advance to full mount but Kilgore doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Turd sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mel Turd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turd throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turd trying to control but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
Turd sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Mel Turd wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kilgore throws a low kick, looking for Turd's leg but Turd calmly moves out of range.
No luck for Turd with that takedown attempt.
Kilgore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turd shoots in looking for a takedown. Kilgore tries to sprawl out of it but Turd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kilgore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turd moves into the clinch.
Kilgore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Turd is defending well.
Turd lands a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Turd manages to pass to side control.
Turd slows the pace down in half guard.
Turd is looking to advance position but Kilgore won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turd is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mel Turd.
Turd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jamal Kilgore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mel Turd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kilgore manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mel Turd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turd, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mel Turd!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beecher Meetz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beecher Meetz!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Meetz.
Tyson has closed the distance and engaged Meetz in a clinch.
Meetz stalling in the clinch but Tyson improves position.
Meetz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tyson after a bit of a struggle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meetz.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
Tyson blocks an elbow strike from Meetz.
Tyson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meetz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Tyson.
Tyson lands with a left to the head.
Meetz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Michael Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beecher Meetz.
Tyson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tyson.
Tyson is struggling to control the position.
Meetz landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meetz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
Tyson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson tries to work over Meetz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meetz backwards.
Meetz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
Tyson lands a right hand.
Meetz is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Tyson.
Meetz is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyson finish him?
Tyson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyson lands with a short shot to the head.
Tyson throws a big uppercut that drops Meetz! More strikes from Tyson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Meetz lies dazed against the cage as Tyson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Tyson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joey Sekyere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egor Ruslanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sekyere's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Headstrong. Ruslanov has chosen The Subways - Oh Yeah as his entrance music. Joey Sekyere is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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181 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Sekyere!
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, Egor Ruslanov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruslanov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ruslanov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sekyere is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Egor Ruslanov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Twister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seth Hughes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Twister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seth Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twister shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Twister seems to be looking for submissions.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Twister has latched onto it... Big trouble! Twister pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hughes is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Twister!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Twister!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Corozzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Derata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Corozzo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Corozzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Derata!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corozzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Derata.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Derata.
Derata has managed to clinch.
Derata lands a nice uppercut.
Corozzo is trying to stall.
Derata lands a hook that snaps the head of Corozzo backwards.
Corozzo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Derata's face.
Corozzo jumps guard but Derata stands there with Corozzo around his waist. Corozzo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Derata is trying to break the clinch but Corozzo has him pressed against the cage.
Derata misses with a punch to the body.
Corozzo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Derata after a bit of a struggle.
Derata is trying to break the clinch but Corozzo has him pressed against the cage.
Corozzo misses with a knee to the head.
Corozzo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Derata blocks it with crossed arms.
Corozzo manages to break the clinch.
Derata scores with a jab to the body.
Corozzo is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Derata misses with a takedown attempt
and Corozzo counters with a single leg into guard. Derata didn't expect that.
Bobby Corozzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Derata.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Derata is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corozzo backwards.
Derata wants to break free but Corozzo has control.
Corozzo keeps control of Derata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Corozzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Derata lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Corozzo backs up against the cage.
It looks like Bobby Corozzo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Derata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Corozzo tries to avoid it but Derata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Corozzo to the ground. Corozzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Corozzo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Derata avoids it.
Corozzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Derata is defending well for now.
Derata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Derata is trying to break free.
Corozzo tries for a takedown but Derata manages to get underhooks.
Derata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Derata wants to get back to striking at distance but Corozzo won't allow it.
Derata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derata tries to break the clinch but Corozzo is controlling the position.
Derata is trying to force a seperation but Corozzo has the dominant position.
Derata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Derata breaks from the clinch.
Derata drives through and clinches with Corozzo against the cage.
A short right from Derata on the inside.
Derata stalls.
Come on Corozzo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Derata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Corozzo takes a shot to the head.
Derata takes an elbow to the forehead.
Corozzo tries to circle away but Derata has him pinned against the cage.
Derata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Derata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Corozzo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Derata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some wild striking there from Derata.
Derata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Derata catches Corozzo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Derata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corozzo circles away quickly and effectively.
Derata shoots for a double leg takedown but Corozzo sprawls well. He's pushed Derata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corozzo clinches with his opponent.
Corozzo presses Derata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Derata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corozzo prevents Derata from breaking the clinch.
Derata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Derata stuffs the takedown.
Derata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Corozzo sprawls well. Corozzo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Derata gets slowly back to his feet.
Corozzo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Corozzo wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derata uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Corozzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Derata sprawls well. Derata wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Corozzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Corozzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Derata shoots in for a takedown but Corozzo shows good takedown defense.
Corozzo gets tackled into the cage by Derata. Derata maintains the clinch.
Corozzo lands an elbow inside.
Derata tries to break free but Corozzo pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corozzo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Derata clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Derata rolls, trying to escape but Corozzo keeps control of the position.
Corozzo controlling the position well here. Derata rolled but Corozzo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Derata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Corozzo's cut.
That's time! Corozzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Derata bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Corozzo's head.
Benjamin Derata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Derata lands a slapping body shot.
Corozzo misses with a wild combination.
Derata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Derata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Derata scores with a hook to the body. Corozzo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bobby Corozzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Derata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Corozzo sprawls well. Corozzo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Derata gets slowly back to his feet.
Derata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Derata scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Derata controlling from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Derata 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Benjamin Derata has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Corozzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Derata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bobby Corozzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Derata.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo shoots in for a takedown but Derata shows good takedown defense.
Derata shoots in for a takedown but Corozzo shows good takedown defense.
Derata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Corozzo but Corozzo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Corozzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Derata tries to sprawl out of it but Corozzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Derata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Corozzo walks into a straight right hand from Derata.
Corozzo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Derata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Corozzo.
Derata closes this distance looking for a takedown but Corozzo circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Derata is trying to control Corozzo's posture but Corozzo avoids it.
Derata is looking for a sweep.
Corozzo stands up and beckons Derata to his feet.
Corozzo shoots in but Derata avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Derata dives in and scores a takedown into Corozzo's guard.
Corozzo looking for a guillotine here but Derata defends easily.
Derata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Derata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Derata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Derata passes Corozzo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Derata decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Derata slaps away a takedown attempt from Corozzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corozzo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Corozzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Derata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Corozzo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Corozzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Derata looks for a takedown but Corozzo sprawls well.
Derata lands with a straight right. Corozzo didn't see that one coming.
Corozzo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Derata connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corozzo scrambles back to his feet.
Derata fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Corozzo sprawls well initially but Derata persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Derata slows the pace down in half guard.
Derata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corozzo keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Derata is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Derata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benjamin Derata has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Corozzo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Derata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Derata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Derata is trying to break the clinch but Corozzo has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Derata tries to stall but Corozzo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Derata has had enough of the clinch but Corozzo keeps him there for the moment.
Derata lands an uppercut.
Derata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Derata.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Derata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Derata lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derata is trying to break the clinch but Corozzo has him pressed against the cage.
Corozzo keeps control of Derata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Derata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Derata stalling in the clinch.
Corozzo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Derata's efforts to push away.
Corozzo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Corozzo can't get the takedown.
Derata wants to get back to striking at distance but Corozzo won't allow it.
Derata is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Derata.
Derata can't break the clinch.
A short right from Derata.
A short right from Derata.
Derata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corozzo or not.
Derata pushes Corozzo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Derata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corozzo or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Corozzo is trying to pull guard but Derata has him pressed against the cage.
Derata tries to circle away but Corozzo has him pinned against the cage.
Derata can't break the clinch.
Derata is leaning against Corozzo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Corozzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Derata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Derata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Corozzo as Derata tries to tie him up.
Derata effectively controlling the action here.
Corozzo goes for a takedown attempt but Derata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Corozzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Derata lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Derata shoots in but Corozzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Derata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Derata shoots in for a takedown but Corozzo shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Derata as Corozzo shoots in.
Derata lands a nice hook to Corozzo's body. Corozzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corozzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Derata. Derata gets slowly back to his feet.
Corozzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice sprawl there from Corozzo as Derata shoots in.
Bobby Corozzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benjamin Derata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Corozzo throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Derata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Derata has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Derata!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ng Andu Magande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magande comes to the cage accompanied by ?. Styles is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ludacris - Get Back . Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ng Andu Magande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devin Styles!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Styles misses.
No joy there for Magande, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Styles scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Styles misses.
Magande misses with a jab to the body
and Styles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Styles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magande doesn't seem bothered though.
Magande falls off balance throwing a combination
and Styles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Styles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Styles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Styles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magande doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Ng Andu Magande has been cut.
A punch combination from Styles misses.
Magande throws a hook to the side of Styles's head but Styles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Styles scores with the left hand. Magande knows he should have avoided that one.
Styles jabs at Magande's body.
Magande throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magande gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Styles gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Magande is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Styles!
Devin Styles 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between William Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ricky Edgar was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Williamson!
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, Ricky Edgar !
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williamson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edgar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edgar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williamson's waist but Williamson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edgar off to one side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Williamson swings for the body but Edgar moves out of range.
Edgar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Williamson's half guard.
Williamson wants to improve his position but Edgar is controlling well.
Edgar thows a huge punch but Williamson dodges it nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Edgar passes to full mount!
Williamson can't escape the position.
Edgar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson is trying desperately to improve position.
Williamson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Williamson tries to hold on but Edgar pushes him away.
Edgar lands a big elbow.
Williamson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Edgar avoids the attempt from Williamson to control.
Williamson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williamson tries to get out of the position.
Edgar looking to finish Williamson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Williamson!
Edgar with shots to the head and body - Williamson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Williamson working to try and regain half guard.
Edgar lands a heavy elbow.
Williamson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williamson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williamson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Williamson working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Edgar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar lands a big shot there that rocks Williamson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Williamson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williamson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Williamson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edgar on the ground.
Williamson tries to lock up and control but Edgar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Edgar with shots to the head and body - Williamson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Williamson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williamson working to try and regain half guard.
Williamson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Williamson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edgar dominating with strikes here.
Williamson regains half guard.
Williamson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Williamson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Edgar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Edgar decides to stand and escape the position.
Edgar shoots in and drives through. Williamson sprawls well.
Williamson seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Williamson. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Edgar .
Edgar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williamson.
Jab by Williamson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson stuffs the takedown attempt from Edgar . Edgar gets slowly back to his feet.
William Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Edgar .
Williamson works the jab nicely.
Edgar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williamson takes a swing at Edgar 's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Edgar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Williamson stalks Edgar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Edgar 's face. Edgar staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Ricky Edgar has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edgar .
Edgar moves forwards but Williamson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Williamson looks to score with a jab to the body but Edgar is just out of range.
Williamson connects with a body shot that sends Edgar 's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Williamson.
Williamson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Edgar tries to move into range but Williamson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
William Williamson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edgar dodges the punch combination from Williamson.
Edgar looks for a takedown but Williamson sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar slips a jab and a cross from Williamson.
Williamson throws a lazy uppercut
and Edgar counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edgar working the ground and pound from side control.
Williamson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Edgar lands a decent elbow from side control.
Edgar working the head and body with strikes.
Edgar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Edgar works to advance to full mount. Williamson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson is trying to escape the mount.
Edgar is landing with some decent strikes but Williamson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Edgar raining down hammerfists from mount.
Williamson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Williamson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Williamson taking shots to the head.
Edgar scoring with strikes but Williamson is staying in there.
Williamson tries to hold on but Edgar postures up.
Williamson is desperately trying to improve his position but Edgar has a good base and remains in mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edgar with good strikes from the mount here!
Williamson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Williamson looks a forlorn figure.
Edgar landing strikes from the mount and Williamson is in trouble!
Williamson is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edgar looking to finish Williamson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Williamson!
Edgar postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Williamson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Williamson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Edgar !
After winning the bout, Ricky Edgar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hudock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudock comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Tranquillity - Her Silent Language. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Hudock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Hudock is just out of range.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hudock.
Hudock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe throws the left hand but Hudock avoids the punch easily.
Hudock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Hudock fails with a takedown attempt.
Monroe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hudock counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Hudock.
Monroe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monroe misses the jab.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Hudock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe misses with a wild combination.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudock manages to avoid it.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hudock.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hudock blocks a jab.
Hudock lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe tries to bum rush Hudock with a series of wild strikes but Hudock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monroe swings for the body but Hudock moves out of range.
Hudock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Monroe staying out of range there.
Monroe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monroe sizes up Hudock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Hudock fails with the takedown.
Hudock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hudock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Monroe scores with a hook to the body. Hudock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Monroe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hudock.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hudock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monroe with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hudock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monroe but Monroe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
Hudock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Monroe slips a straight right by Hudock.
Monroe lands a slapping body shot.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Hudock.
Hudock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Hudock ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Hudock ducks down to avoid it.
Hudock staying out of range there.
Monroe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monroe scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Hudock does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudock has a takedown stuffed.
Nice uppercut there from Monroe.
It looks like Jack Hudock has been cut.
A big right from Monroe misses.
Hudock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monroe lunges at Hudock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hudock's hand.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Hudock.
Hudock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudock was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Monroe throws a body punch but Hudock moves out of range.
Hudock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hudock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monroe lands a body shot.
Hudock ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
A left lands for Monroe.
Hudock shoots in looking for a takedown but Monroe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hudock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monroe misses with an uppercut.
Monroe takes a swing at Hudock's ribcage but misses.
Monroe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
Hudock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monroe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hudock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Monroe throws a body punch but Hudock moves out of range.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Hudock.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudock manages to avoid it.
Jon Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudock misses with a few strikes there.
Hudock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hudock. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hudock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monroe as he avoids it easily.
Jon Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monroe connects with a crisp jab.
Monroe takes a swing at Hudock's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Monroe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Hudock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Monroe thows a body shot but no joy.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hudock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Monroe - just one landing.
Monroe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monroe duly obliges.
A jab from Monroe finds it's way through Hudock's defenses.
Hudock is rocked!
Hudock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hudock looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hudock trying to move into half guard but instead Monroe has managed to sweep!
Hudock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monroe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monroe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hudock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hudock keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully.
Monroe wants to stand but Hudock has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe gets to his feet - Hudock follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hudock counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Monroe finds it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Hudock misses with an uppercut.
Jon Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudock manages to avoid it.
Monroe misses with a series of wild punches.
Hudock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Hudock walks into a left hand.
Monroe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hudock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monroe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Hudock catches Monroe right on the button with a cross.
Monroe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Hudock to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hudock misses with a looping right.
Monroe lands a nice looking body shot.
Monroe lands with a shot to the body.
Monroe swings for the body but Hudock moves out of range.
Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.
Hudock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hudock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Monroe.
Hudock is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hudock.
Hudock throws a jab but it's blocked by Monroe.
Nice uppercut there from Monroe.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudock was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Hudock lands an overhand right.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudock manages to avoid it.
Hudock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hudock connects with a crisp jab.
Monroe lands a right hook to the body.
Hudock misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Hudock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hudock missing with a left hand there. Monroe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monroe lands with a nice body punch.
Monroe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Hudock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Monroe.
Hudock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hudock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Monroe slips a jab from Hudock.
Hudock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hudock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monroe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hudock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hudock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Monroe misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Hudock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hudock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monroe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hudock somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hudock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monroe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hudock. Hudock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Hudock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hudock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Monroe misses with a hook
letting Hudock counter with a right hand.
Monroe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hudock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monroe as he jumps to the side.
Monroe lands a nice looking body shot.
Hudock shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Monroe is trying to defend but Hudock finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hudock is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Monroe still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Monroe has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Monroe decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hudock punishes Monroe's body with a nice straight punch.
Monroe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Monroe takes a swing at Hudock's ribcage but misses.
Hudock avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Hudock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monroe as he jumps to the side.
Hudock moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
Hudock shoots in for a takedown but Monroe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hudock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudock throws out a powerful jab.
Hudock connects with a nice looking jab.
Monroe misses with a double jab.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudock was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monroe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hudock throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Hudock.
Hudock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monroe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Hudock's head but Hudock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudock.
Monroe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hudock.
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Hudock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hudock pushes down on Monroe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Monroe pushes Hudock off and gets back to his feet.
Monroe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hudock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hudock lands the left hand.
Hudock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Hudock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Hudock misses with a combination
and Monroe counters with a left and a right that stings Hudock.
Jack Hudock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudock throws a shot from downtown. Monroe moves away and avoids it.
Hudock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hudock takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hudock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hudock misses with an uppercut
and Hudock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hudock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monroes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monroe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hudock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hudock misses with a straight left.
No luck for Hudock with that takedown attempt.
Monroe scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monroe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Monroe scores with a jab.
Jon Monroe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Hudock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monroe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hudock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Monroe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Monroe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Monroe!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Monroe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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