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INY 24 Jones vs Shields PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Roofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evans Deroga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roofer's entrance music is Jonesmann Feat. Azad - Der Soldat James Rhyme. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Roofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evans Deroga!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deroga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick by Deroga misses
and Roofer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Deroga is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Roofer throws a head kick but Deroga moves out of range.
Deroga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roofer.
Roofer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deroga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ben Roofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roofer misses with a head kick.
Deroga throws a solid leg kick but Roofer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Deroga.
Roofer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Roofer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Deroga is out of range.
Roofer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Deroga if he has to take too many more of those.
Roofer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Roofer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roofer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Deroga. That's going to slow Roofer down.
Roofer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deroga. That did some damage!
Roofer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deroga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roofer lands a nice looking body kick.
Deroga looks gassed!
Roofer connects with an inside leg kick.
Deroga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roofer throws a head kick but Deroga moves out of range.
Deroga throws a leg kick
and Roofer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A good leg kick by Roofer.
Deroga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roofer.
Roofer throws a leg kick which misses Deroga's front leg but catches the back leg as Deroga tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roofer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deroga takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Roofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roofer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roofer throws a head kick but Deroga moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deroga blocks a head kick by Roofer.
Roofer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roofer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roofer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roofer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deroga moves into the clinch.
Deroga is looking to control Roofer's arms but Roofer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Deroga has his back to the cage.
Deroga swings wildly with an uppercut but Roofer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roofer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Deroga controlling the action here for a moment.
Deroga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roofer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roofer trying to land knees to the body.
Deroga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roofer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deroga is defending well for now.
Deroga trying to stall but Roofer improves his position.
Roofer can't find room to land a body shot as Deroga controls the action.
Deroga taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Deroga can't find room to land a body shot as Roofer controls the action.
Roofer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deroga is defending well for now.
Roofer misses with the head strike.
Deroga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deroga has closed the distance and engaged Roofer in a clinch.
Deroga taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Deroga as Roofer tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roofer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roofer stalling the fight.
Deroga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roofer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roofer is trying to stall.
Roofer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roofer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Deroga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Deroga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roofer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roofer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Deroga managing to block the knees to the body from Roofer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Roofer 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.
Deroga darts in and clinches Roofer up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Deroga manages to break the clinch.
Roofer motions for Deroga to come forward. Roofer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Deroga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roofer scores with a push kick.
Deroga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Deroga lands a leg kick that knocks Roofer off balance momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Deroga.
Roofer avoids the head kick by Deroga.
Deroga lands with a kick to the temple. Roofer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick by Roofer misses
and Deroga counters with a slapping leg kick.
Roofer throws a hook but Deroga avoids it easily.
Roofer checks a leg kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Roofer blocks the leg kick.
Roofer throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deroga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Roofer is able to avoid easily.
Deroga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Deroga wants to clinch up but Roofer keeps it at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Deroga checks a leg kick.
Deroga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roofer can pounce on him.
Roofer throws a head kick that Deroga semi-blocks.
Roofer keeps Deroga at a distance using the push kick.
Roofer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roofer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deroga lands with a kick to the temple. Roofer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Roofer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Deroga blocks a leg kick.
Deroga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roofer can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deroga misses with a low kick.
Roofer throws a low kick but Deroga avoids it.
Roofer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deroga looks to land a body kick but Roofer moved away.
A good leg kick by Roofer.
Deroga moves into the clinch successfully.
Roofer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Deroga is keeping busy.
Deroga swings wildly with an uppercut but Roofer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deroga tries to break free but Roofer pushes him back against the cage.
Roofer tries a knee to the head but Deroga blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roofer can't find room to land a body shot as Deroga controls the action.
Roofer throws an elbow but it misses.
Roofer wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deroga stalling in the clinch.
Roofer missing with knees to the body.
Roofer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deroga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roofer throws a punch but it's blocked by Deroga.
Roofer misses with a knee strike.
Roofer is trying to stall.
Deroga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roofer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Deroga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deroga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deroga avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deroga.
Roofer tries to stall but Deroga uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Deroga blocks a body shot from Roofer.
Roofer stalling in the clinch but Deroga improves position.
Roofer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deroga throws a head kick but Roofer moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Roofer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deroga checks a leg kick.
Deroga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roofer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deroga. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Roofer 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Roofer delivers a nice body kick.
Deroga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deroga moves out of range as Roofer throws a body kick.
Deroga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roofer.
Deroga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roofer.
Roofer tries a low kick but Deroga avoids it.
Roofer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deroga checks a leg kick nicely.
Roofer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Roofer lands a head kick. Deroga smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roofer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roofer misses with a low kick.
Roofer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Deroga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roofer lands a leg kick that knocks Deroga off balance momentarily.
Roofer throws a leg kick which misses Deroga's front leg but catches the back leg as Deroga tries to avoid it.
Deroga has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Roofer.
Deroga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Roofer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Deroga if he has to take too many more of those.
Roofer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Deroga can pounce on him.
Roofer throws a head kick that misses.
Roofer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roofer slips under a jab.
Roofer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Deroga on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Roofer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roofer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roofer lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roofer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roofer throws a sloppy head kick and Deroga moves out of range easily.
Roofer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Roofer lands a head kick. Deroga smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Deroga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Roofer.
Roofer throws a head kick that misses.
Roofer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deroga.
Deroga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roofer can pounce on him.
Roofer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roofer.
Deroga tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Roofer lands but Deroga takes it in his stride.
Roofer throws a head kick but Deroga moves out of range.
Roofer lands a head kick. Deroga smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ben Roofer is winning the standup battle so far.
Deroga blocks a head kick by Roofer.
Roofer thows a leg kick but Deroga checks it
and Deroga counters with a low kick, right behind Roofer 's knee.
Deroga throws a chopping leg kick but Roofer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Roofer, right into the meat.
Roofer moves out of range of the leg kick from Deroga.
Deroga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Deroga tried to score with a low kick but Roofer checks it.
Deroga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roofer.
Evans Deroga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roofer tries a low kick but Deroga avoids it.
Ben Roofer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roofer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Roofer tries to land a leg kick but Deroga saw it coming and moves away.
Roofer takes one on the button.
Roofer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roofer throws a sloppy head kick and Deroga moves out of range easily.
Deroga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deroga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roofer moves away.
Roofer throws a sloppy head kick and Deroga moves out of range easily.
Deroga scores with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deroga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roofer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Deroga counters with an inside leg kick.
Deroga misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Roofer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roofer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Roofer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pepper Froglegs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Babinski Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babinski Jr has chosen Let the bodies hit the floor 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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205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pepper Froglegs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Babinski Jr!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Froglegs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babinski Jr drives through and clinches with Froglegs against the cage.
Babinski Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babinski Jr misses with a body punch.
Froglegs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Babinski Jr is defending well.
Babinski Jr tries to throw a body punch but Froglegs avoids it by throwing Babinski Jr back against the cage.
Froglegs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babinski Jr is looking to clinch.
Babinski Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Froglegs.
Babinski Jr clinches.
Babinski Jr tries to throw a body punch but Froglegs avoids it by throwing Babinski Jr back against the cage.
Froglegs misses with some punches.
Froglegs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Froglegs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babinski Jr moves away.
Froglegs gets tackled into the cage by Babinski Jr. Babinski Jr maintains the clinch.
Froglegs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Froglegs misses with a punch to the body.
Froglegs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Froglegs tries to land knees in the clinch but Babinski Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Froglegs struggles to land a body shot inside as Babinski Jr controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Froglegs is working for takedown but Babinski Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Babinski Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Babinski Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Froglegs tries to stall but Babinski Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Babinski Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Froglegs's efforts to push away.
A short right from Babinski Jr.
Froglegs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Babinski Jr is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepper Froglegs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Froglegs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babinski Jr tries to clinch but Froglegs is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babinski Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Babinski Jr tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Babinski Jr, as that shot connected.
Babinski Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babinski Jr tries to clinch but Froglegs moves away
and Froglegs counters with an outside leg kick.
Froglegs throws a right hand that Babinski Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Babinski Jr also avoids with ease.
Babinski Jr tries to clinch but Froglegs moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babinski Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Froglegs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Froglegs shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Babinski Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Froglegs throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Babinski Jr works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Froglegs working the head and body with strikes.
Babinski Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Babinski Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Babinski Jr, not yet.
Froglegs 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Froglegs wants to control from the top but Babinski Jr keeps moving.
Froglegs looking to sit in guard and control but Babinski Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Froglegs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Froglegs tries to get out of the position.
Froglegs scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Froglegs circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Froglegs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Babinski Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Froglegs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Froglegs.
Babinski Jr misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Froglegs misses.
Babinski Jr tries to clinch up.
Froglegs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Froglegs lands a leg kick that knocks Babinski Jr off balance momentarily.
Froglegs throws a big shot that misses.
Froglegs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babinski Jr.
Babinski Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Babinski Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Froglegs cracks Babinski Jr with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babinski Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Froglegs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Babinski Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Froglegs breaks the clinch.
Froglegs feints and then cracks Babinski Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Babinski Jr down.
Babinski Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Froglegs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damian Babinski Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Babinski Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Froglegs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Babinski Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Froglegs. That one must have hurt.
Babinski Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Babinski Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Froglegs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Babinski Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Froglegs.
Babinski Jr moves in looking to clinch but Froglegs pushes him off.
Froglegs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Babinski Jr's half guard.
Froglegs decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Froglegs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Froglegs drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Babinski Jr dives on top into guard.
Babinski Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Froglegs wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Babinski Jr is now in half guard.
Babinski Jr tries to pass to full mount but Froglegs defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Froglegs has one foot on Babinski Jr's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Froglegs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Babinski Jr dips to his left and cracks Froglegs with an uppercut!
Babinski Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Froglegs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Babinski Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pepper Froglegs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Froglegs throws a nice looking combination but Babinski Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Froglegs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Babinski Jr works Froglegs's body with a nice hook.
Froglegs fails to land with a series of punches.
Babinski Jr wants to clinch up but Froglegs keeps it at a distance.
Froglegs shoots in and drives through. Babinski Jr sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babinski Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Froglegs circles away.
Babinski Jr sizes up Froglegs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Babinski Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good shot there by Babinski Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Froglegs misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Froglegs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babinski Jr.
Froglegs 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Froglegs wants to control from the top but Babinski Jr keeps moving.
Froglegs stands and throws Babinski Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Froglegs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babinski Jr keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babinski Jr parries the strikes from Froglegs easily there. Froglegs is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Babinski Jr to escape.
Babinski Jr is not content to let Froglegs control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Damian Babinski Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Froglegs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babinski Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Froglegs.
Babinski Jr lands with a hook. Froglegs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Babinski Jr has Froglegs up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Froglegs turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Froglegs manages to end up in side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Babinski Jr is right now.
Froglegs decides to stand up, so the ref orders Babinski Jr to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Babinski Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Babinski Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babinski Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Froglegs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Froglegs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Babinski Jr drives through and clinches with Froglegs against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Froglegs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Babinski Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Froglegs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Damian Babinski Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Froglegs looks to land a combination but Babinski Jr avoids it well.
Babinski Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Froglegs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babinski Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Damian Babinski Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babinski Jr tries to clinch up but Froglegs circles away and keeps his distance.
Froglegs forces Babinski Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Froglegs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Froglegs looks to land a combination but Babinski Jr avoids it well.
Froglegs shoots in and bounces Babinski Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Froglegs passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babinski Jr is not content to let Froglegs control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babinski Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Froglegs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Froglegs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Froglegs is working for a submission of some sort.
Babinski Jr tries to roll over but Froglegs keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Froglegs works his way into full mount!
Froglegs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pepper Froglegs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Babinski Jr 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Evans Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Munson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans Jnr comes to the cage accompanied by Disco Inferno. Munson has chosen Mankind Theme as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Rashad Evans Jnr has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rashad Evans Jnr seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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270 lbs
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295 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Rashad Evans Jnr!
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, Trevor Munson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munson has Evans Jnr up against the cage in a clinch.
Evans Jnr looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Munson breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Munson or perhaps it was just good defense by Evans Jnr which made him look bad.
Munson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Munson working over Evans Jnr with some ground and pound. Evans Jnr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Munson tries to stand and escape but Evans Jnr is controlling the position.
Evans Jnr wants to get back to his feet.
Munson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Munson wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Munson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Evans Jnr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Trevor Munson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Evans Jnr has a takedown stuffed.
Trevor Munson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Munson with that takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Munson.
Evans Jnr slips a jab and a cross from Munson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson misses with the combination.
Evans Jnr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munson.
Munson throws a hook but Evans Jnr blocks it.
Munson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Munson wants it to stay on the feet.
Munson misses with a kick to the body.
Munson lands with a nice combination. Evans Jnr backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Rashad Evans Jnr has been cut.
Munson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evans Jnr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans Jnr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Munson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evans Jnr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Evans Jnr with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Evans Jnr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Evans Jnr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Evans Jnr dodges the punch combination from Munson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evans Jnr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Evans Jnr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munson.
Munson scores with a hook.
Evans Jnr lands with a slapping head kick.
Munson dives in and grabs Evans Jnr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Evans Jnr pushes down on Munson's head and hops out.
Evans Jnr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Munson's waist but Munson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Evans Jnr off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munson stuns Evans Jnr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A left and a right from Munson both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Munson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Evans Jnr's cut.
That's time! Evans Jnr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Evans Jnr dodges the punch combination from Munson.
Munson throws a series of punches but Evans Jnr avoids them all with ease.
Munson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Munson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Evans Jnr pushes Munson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Munson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munson decides to stand back up. Munson steps back and let's Evans Jnr get back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Munson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans Jnr pushes Munson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Munson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans Jnr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Evans Jnr taking a bit of punishment here - Munson scoring with strikes.
Evans Jnr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A lull in the action here as Munson stalls from top position.
Munson is looking to take a break and control but Evans Jnr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Evans Jnr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Evans Jnr to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Munson.
Munson stalks Evans Jnr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Evans Jnr's face. Evans Jnr staggers backwards, shaken.
Munson throws a series of punches but Evans Jnr moves out of range.
Munson throws a right hand that Evans Jnr ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans Jnr also avoids with ease.
Munson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Evans Jnr tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson throws a right and a left that Evans Jnr avoids nicely.
Munson throws a series of punches but Evans Jnr moves out of range.
Munson misses with a wild combination.
Munson fails with a takedown attempt.
Munson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Evans Jnr keeps the fight on the outside.
Munson throws a combination. Evans Jnr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans Jnr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Munson's head.
Munson scores with a three punch combo!
Munson shoots for a double leg takedown but Evans Jnr sprawls well. He's pushed Munson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Munson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Munson throws a right and a left that Evans Jnr avoids nicely.
Evans Jnr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munson.
Munson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Evans Jnr backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans Jnr shoots for a takedown but Munson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Munson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rashad Evans Jnr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Munson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Munson throws a combination that misses
and Evans Jnr counters with a head kick.
Munson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Munson lands with a good body shot.
Munson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Munson misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Evans Jnr.
No joy there for Munson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Evans Jnr. No joy for Munson on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans Jnr lands with a slapping head kick.
Munson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Munson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Munson misses with a double jab.
Munson misses with a few strikes there.
Evans Jnr fails with a takedown attempt.
Munson throws a nice looking combination but Evans Jnr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson rushes Evans Jnr and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Evans Jnr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Munson pulls guard successfully.
Munson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evans Jnr pushes down on Munson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Evans Jnr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Munson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Evans Jnr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans Jnr seems to be looking for submissions.
Trevor Munson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Evans Jnr is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Munson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Evans Jnr.
Munson managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Munson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Munson 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Munson!
A victorious Trevor Munson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bowman Rook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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21
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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27
189 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bowman Rook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparrow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rook finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sparrow shoots and misses
and Rook counters with an outside leg kick.
Sparrow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rook. That one must have hurt.
Sparrow has his takedown stuffed
and Rook holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bowman Rook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Sparrow.
Rook connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sparrow's face.
It looks like Jack Sparrow has been cut.
Rook throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sparrow blocks it with crossed arms.
Sparrow goes for a takedown attempt but Rook pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rook looks to land a body kick but Sparrow moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow with a poor takedown
and Rook counters with a good, hard body kick but Sparrow shrugs it off.
Rook lands a head kick. Sparrow smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rook closes the distance and clinches.
Rook with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rook lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rook unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sparrow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rook tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sparrow avoids it.
Rook misses with a knee to the head.
Rook tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rook lands an elbow inside that Sparrow shrugs off.
Sparrow looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sparrow blocks it with crossed arms.
Sparrow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rook pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rook scores a nice knee to the body.
Rook creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sparrow's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rook lands a knee to the body.
Rook is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rook misses with a knee strike.
Rook throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook stops a takedown attempt from Sparrow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rook.
Rook tries a knee to the head but Sparrow blocks it.
Rook tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rook is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sparrow is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rook just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sparrow's brow.
Rook misses with a knee to the head.
Rook lands an elbow inside that Sparrow shrugs off.
Rook missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rook with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rook tries a knee to the head but Sparrow blocks it.
Rook is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sparrow is defending well for now.
Sparrow is looking for a takedown.
Rook using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sparrow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rook tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sparrow avoids it.
Sparrow wants a takedown but no success here.
Sparrow goes for a takedown attempt but Rook pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sparrow takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowman Rook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Sparrow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sparrow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rook counters with a nice body kick.
Sparrow has his takedown stuffed
and Rook counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rook fakes the leg kick and cracks Sparrow in the body.
Jack Sparrow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sparrow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rook counters by moving into the clinch.
Bowman Rook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Sparrow.
Rook with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rook tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rook scores with a knee to the head.
Sparrow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rook comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rook throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rook with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sparrow tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sparrow avoids a wild elbow strike from Rook.
Bowman Rook has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rook tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rook looking to throw knees to the head but Sparrow is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sparrow avoids a wild elbow strike from Rook.
Rook putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sparrow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rook stalling the fight.
Rook using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sparrow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rook pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sparrow walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rook has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sparrow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Rook.
Rook tries to land knees in the clinch but Sparrow avoids the damage to the body.
Rook tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rook slowing the pace effectively.
Rook tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sparrow avoiding damage as Rook throws knees to the body.
Rook with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rook with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sparrow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rook tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sparrow avoids it.
Sparrow tries to score a body lock takedown but Rook shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rook missing with knees to the body.
Sparrow avoiding damage as Rook throws knees to the body.
Sparrow managing to block the knees to the body from Rook.
Sparrow avoiding damage as Rook throws knees to the body.
Sparrow wants to take the fight to the mat but Rook manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rook tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rook lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowman Rook dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Sparrow's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sparrow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rook counters by clinching up.
Rook lands a good knee to the midsection. Sparrow won't want to take too many of those.
Sparrow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rook prevents it.
Nice elbow from Rook.
Stalling in the clinch from Rook.
Rook lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Jack Sparrow's cut even more.
Rook gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparrow can do to turn this around?
Rook tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rook with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sparrow blocks an elbow strike.
Rook can't find room to land a body shot as Sparrow controls the action.
Rook with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rook lands an elbow just above Sparrow 's eye.
Rook throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rook lands a knee to the body.
Rook lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Rook.
The cut above Jack Sparrow's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rook working aggressively here.
Rook is struggling to control the position.
Rook scores a nice knee to the body.
Sparrow avoids a wild elbow strike from Rook.
Rook lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rook lands an elbow just above Sparrow 's eye.
Sparrow is rocked!
Jack Sparrow's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Sparrow's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bowman Rook!
After the fight, Bowman Rook was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Farr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin has chosen I drink alone as his entrance music. Hank Martin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Farr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Martin!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Martin if he has to take too many more of those.
Farr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Farr scores with a nice body kick.
Martin throws a nice looking combination but Farr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Farr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Martin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Farr lands a leg kick that knocks Martin off balance momentarily.
Farr staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Martin looks to land a combination but Farr avoids it well.
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!
Martin tries to bum rush Farr with a series of wild strikes but Farr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Farr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Farr swivels and escapes.
Martin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Henry Farr has been cut.
Farr feints and as Martin raises his hands in defense, Farr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Martin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin wants to sweep but no luck.
Martin keeping full guard, as Farr tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hank Martin.
Martin throws a right hand that Farr ducks under and follows up with a left that Farr also avoids with ease.
Martin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Farr lands a head kick!
Martin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Farr has time to react.
Farr is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Martin lands a beautiful left hook that drops Farr. Farr tries to recover but Martin is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Farr lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Martin!
Hank Martin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamar Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Freak on a Leash. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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213 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
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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, Randy Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shamar Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jackson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Anderson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Anderson!
Anderson won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Anderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shamar Jackson.
Anderson throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Randy Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamar Jackson.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Anderson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamar Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson trying to control but Jackson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson controlling Jackson's posture.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Anderson's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anderson won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamar Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Jackson 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.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Shamar Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anderson has escaped and now he's on top!
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Anderson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Anderson has worked his arm free - good work by Anderson!
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson 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.
Jackson is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Anderson prevents Jackson from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson is working Anderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Randy Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shamar Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamar Jackson!
A victorious Shamar Jackson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shavo Odin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volg Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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20
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shavo Odin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Volg Zangief!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odin misses with a few strikes there.
Odin throws an overhand right that lands on Zangief's shoulder, as Zangief tries to avoid the shot.
Zangief tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zangief pushes Odin up against the cage in a clinch.
Zangief with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zangief throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Odin.
Odin tries a body shot but Zangief blocks it.
Odin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Odin prevents Zangief from breaking the clinch.
Zangief tries a knee to the head but Odin blocks it.
Zangief escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zangief tries to land a front kick but Odin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Odin swats away the attempt to clinch by Zangief.
Zangief keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Odin.
A combination from Odin does no damage.
Odin checks a leg kick.
Odin scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odin blocks a head kick by Zangief.
The crowd cheers as Odin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zangief doesn't seem phased though.
Odin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Odin swats away the attempt to clinch by Zangief.
Zangief uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Odin.
Zangief walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zangief moves out of range as Odin strikes.
Zangief wants to clinch.
Odin thows a body shot but no joy.
Odin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zangief takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Odin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zangief moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Odin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zangief throws the kick towards the body but Odin avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zangief looks to clinch
and Odin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zangief wants to clinch
and Odin counters with a left to the body.
Volg Zangief is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Odin scores with a nice right hand.
Odin works Zangief's body with a nice hook.
Zangief misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Odin there.
Volg Zangief seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Odin.
It looks like Volg Zangief has been cut.
Zangief walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some wild striking there from Odin.
Zangief wants to clinch but Odin slips to the side
letting Odin counter with a right hand.
Odin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Odin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Odin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zangief looks gassed!
Odin throws a shot to the body.
Odin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Odin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief throws a sloppy head kick and Odin moves out of range easily.
Zangief takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zangief tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Odin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Odin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Odin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zangief tries to clinch but Odin is having none of it.
Zangief pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Odin with a jab.
Zangief doesn't manage to clinch there - Odin circles away.
Odin lands a jab.
Odin with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zangief tries a head kick but it misses.
Odin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odin avoids the head kick by Zangief.
Zangief tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zangief takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zangief takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zangief darts in trying to clinch
and Odin counters with a right hand that sends Zangief tumbling to the canvas! Can Odin finish him? He dives into Zangief's guard looking to do just that!
Zangief is rocked!
Odin is in close to Zangief's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zangief is still in real trouble! Can Odin finish him?
Odin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zangief seems to have recovered his senses.
Odin works over Zangief with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Odin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shavo Odin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Volg Zangief's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Odin blocks the body kick.
Odin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zangief on his heels. He'll look to pass Zangief's guard now, I'm sure.
Odin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zangief can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zangief can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Odin controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Odin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Odin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Odin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zangief for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shavo Odin.
Odin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zangief wants to clinch up but Odin keeps it at a distance.
Odin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zangief back to the cage. Odin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zangief tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Odin finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Odin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zangief.
Zangief throws a head kick that misses.
Zangief tries to clinch but Odin is having none of it.
Decent striking displayed by Odin there.
Zangief takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Odin scores with a nice head shot.
Zangief takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zangief is breathing heavily.
Odin circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Odin to counter with a crisp jab.
Zangief on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zangief closes the distance looking to clinch
and Odin counters with a stiff right hand.
Odin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zangief manages to avoid it.
Odin stuns Zangief with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zangief has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zangief there as he acknowledges the shot.
Odin lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Odin. Beautiful body shot.
Zangief fails in his attempt to clinch.
Odin lands with a shot to the body.
Odin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Odin dips to his left and cracks Zangief with an uppercut!
Odin scores with a decent looking hook.
Odin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zangief can do to turn this around?
Odin scores with a nice right hand.
Zangief ducks straight into an uppercut from Odin and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Zangief manages to regain guard straight away.
Odin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Odin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zangief works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Odin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Odin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zangief works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Odin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Odin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Odin content to stall in guard here.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Odin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zangief works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shavo Odin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Volg Zangief's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Zangief moves in looking to clinch but Odin pushes him off.
Zangief shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zangief has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zangief takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Odin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Odin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Odin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zangief throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Odin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odin waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Zangief. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Zangief to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Odin gets to his feet and stands over Zangief, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Zangief felt that one! Odin unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Zangief from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shavo Odin!
Shavo Odin gave a mention to BioPharm Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sweaty Mullins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
198 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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28
193 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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Basic striking
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Meyers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sweaty Mullins!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyers throws a sloppy head kick and Mullins moves out of range easily.
Mullins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Meyers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meyers shoots for a double leg takedown but Mullins sprawls well. He's pushed Meyers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Meyers drives through with a takedown into Mullins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mullins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mullins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mullins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mullins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Meyers trying to control but Mullins is working from the bottom.
Sweaty Mullins has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mullins moves into the clinch.
Mullins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Meyers uses from the top position.
Meyers wants to pass the guard but Mullins is keeping the position.
Meyers stands and throws Mullins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullins tries to improve position but can't.
Meyers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mullins is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Meyers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mullins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Meyers uses his free foot to push down on Mullins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mullins.
Mullins has given up his back.
Mullins defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullins is trying to break free.
Mullins defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mullins is trying to break free.
Mullins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mullins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Meyers goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mullins is on top in guard.
Meyers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meyers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mullins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mullins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mullins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mullins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Meyers keeping moving, preventing Mullins from controlling successfully.
Mullins looking to sit in guard and control but Meyers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mullins wants to sweep here but Meyers controlling him for the moment.
Meyers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Meyers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mullins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullins is looking to stand up but Meyers isn't so interested in that idea.
Meyers forces his way into half guard.
Mullins is trying to get back to full guard.
Meyers is looking for a kimura but Mullins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Meyers to get the leverage.
Meyers is keen to just control but Mullins is a slippery customer.
Meyers trying to mount his opponent but Mullins defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mullins is looking for a sweep. Meyers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Meyers wants to take a breather but Mullins is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Meyers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Meyers shoots in but no luck this time.
Mullins tries to clinch up.
Mullins tries to clinch but Meyers is having none of it.
Mullins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meyers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mullins is fending him off so far but Meyers persists. Nope, Mullins circles away and we're back to standing.
Mullins wants to clinch up but Meyers keeps it at a distance.
Meyers keeps the fight on the outside.
Mullins tries to close the distance and clinch but Meyers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mullins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Meyers to the ground. Mullins is now in Meyers's guard.
Mullins trying to control but Meyers is working from the bottom.
Meyers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mullins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Meyers keeping full guard, as Mullins tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyers has control of Mullins's left arm, preventing Mullins from doing any damage.
Meyers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mullins defends well.
Meyers has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mullins should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Meyers has tightened it up now! Mullins 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 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Charlie Meyers!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Wauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre comes to the cage accompanied by Bosski & Sokół - Jak Zaczynasz Dzień(prod.P.a.f.f) . Glenn Wauler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Georges St Pierre's chin.
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glenn Wauler!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wauler misses with a lunging right hand
and St Pierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wauler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt
and St Pierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
St Pierre moves away from the strike by Wauler.
Wauler clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Wauler.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wauler stalling the fight.
Wauler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wauler tries to close the distance and clinch but St Pierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wauler misses with a looping right.
Wauler misses with a jab to the body
and St Pierre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wauler misses with an uppercut
and Wauler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
St Pierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wauler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wauler throws the left hand but St Pierre avoids the punch easily.
St Pierre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wauler sprawls well initially but St Pierre persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
St Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
St Pierre is taking a breather. Wauler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
St Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wauler wants to improve his position but St Pierre is controlling well.
St Pierre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
St Pierre is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wauler controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St Pierre dives in and scores a takedown into Wauler's guard.
St Pierre won't allow Wauler to sweep him here.
St Pierre controlling from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wauler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wauler wants to stand but St Pierre is controlling the position.
St Pierre is fighting to break Wauler's control of his arms but Wauler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wauler being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Georges St Pierre just wasn't active enough.
Wauler moves in looking to clinch but St Pierre pushes him off.
Wauler closes the distance and pushes St Pierre back into the cage.
St Pierre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
St Pierre is trying to push Wauler away but Wauler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
St Pierre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wauler backwards.
A short left from Wauler.
Wauler is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
St Pierre tries to break the clinch but Wauler is controlling the position.
Wauler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite St Pierre's efforts to push away.
St Pierre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wauler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Wauler.
St Pierre wants to stall.
St Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wauler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Pierre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wauler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Pierres head.
Wauler looking to stall.
St Pierre prevents a body shot from Wauler.
Wauler scores with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wauler pulls his leg out and moves away.
St Pierre fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wauler to the ground. St Pierre is now in Wauler's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Glenn Wauler will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wauler is looking to clinch.
Wauler closes the distance and clinches.
St Pierre has Wauler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wauler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wauler lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Georges St Pierre has been cut.
Wauler lands with a light punch inside.
Wauler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wauler.
St Pierre is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Wauler fails to land.
Oh St Pierre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wauler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wauler working aggressively here.
Wauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wauler working aggressively here.
St Pierre blocking some punches.
Wauler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wauler working aggressively here.
St Pierre blocks an uppercut.
Wauler stalls.
Wauler has a couple of punches blocked by St Pierre.
St Pierre misses with the head strike.
Wauler misses with the head strike.
Wauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wauler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wauler working aggressively here.
Wauler breaks the clinch.
Wauler forces St Pierre back against the cage and clinches.
Wauler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wauler throws a head punch that misses.
St Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wauler misses with a punch on the inside.
Wauler throws a head punch that misses.
St Pierre blocking some punches.
Wauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wauler misses with a punch on the inside.
St Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wauler misses with the head strike.
St Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Pierre working hard to break the clinch.
Wauler working aggressively here.
Wauler misses with some punches.
Wauler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wauler misses with the head strike.
Wauler throws a head punch that misses.
Wauler breaks from the clinch.
Wauler looks to throw the jab but St Pierre is out of range.
St Pierre slips a jab from Wauler.
Wauler lands a brutal uppercut that launches St Pierre off his feet! St Pierre tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Glenn Wauler!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with Young Buck - Loose My Mind blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Shields!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones slips a straight right by Shields.
Shields scores a takedown into full mount!
Jones is looking to improve his position but Shields isn't that keen on the idea.
Shields raining down shots from the mount!
Shields manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jones to take his back!
Shields doesn't have the hooks in and Jones manages to turn into his guard.
Shields has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jones doesn't defend quickly enough and Shields has managed to lock this one up! Can Jones escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Shields on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Shields!
Nick Shields is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Shields thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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