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WOTLA Contenders 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Fronning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent MT
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Fronning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dirt trying to control the action but Fronning is working from the bottom.
Dirt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fronning sees it coming and defends easily.
Dirt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fronning pushes Dirt off looking to stand but Dirt dives back in and keeps control.
Dirt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fronning doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dirt.
Fronning knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dirt on the ground.
Dirt is looking to take a break and control but Fronning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fronning is just riding it out for now. Dirt eventually gives up the hold.
Fronning might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dirt tries to pass to full mount but Fronning defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirt passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dirt is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Fronning is in real trouble.
Dirt working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Fronning is doing well to defend. Dirt seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Fronning is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Dirt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Afvalbak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddy Afvalbak!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Afvalbak clinches up against the cage.
Afvalbak misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph tries to break the clinch but Afvalbak is controlling the position.
Afvalbak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Afvalbak moves into range and clinches up with Joseph.
Afvalbak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Joseph keeps control of Afvalbak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Joseph has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Joseph lands an elbow just above Afvalbak 's eye.
It looks like Eddy Afvalbak has been cut.
Joseph misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Joseph obliges.
Afvalbak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Afvalbak avoids the elbow strike from Joseph, against the cage.
Joseph using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Afvalbak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Afvalbak throws a punch but it's blocked by Joseph.
Joseph missing with knees to the body.
Afvalbak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Joseph to work.
Afvalbak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph has had enough of the clinch but Afvalbak keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Afvalbak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Afvalbak throws a punch but it's blocked by Joseph.
Joseph missing with knees to the body.
Joseph stalling in the clinch but Afvalbak improves position.
Joseph creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Joseph lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joseph working Afvalbak over with knees to the body.
Afvalbak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joseph's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joseph throws a knee to the head but misses.
Joseph trying to land knees to the body.
Joseph tries to land knees in the clinch but Afvalbak avoids the damage to the body.
Afvalbak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Joseph.
Afvalbak blocks an elbow strike.
Afvalbak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joseph misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Afvalbak.
Afvalbak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph throws a knee to the head but misses.
Joseph lands a knee to the head.
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!
Afvalbak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Joseph is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Afvalbak is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Afvalbak.
Afvalbak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joseph is defending well for now.
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Joseph dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Joseph tries to land knees in the clinch but Afvalbak avoids the damage to the body.
Joseph using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Afvalbak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Joseph missing with knees to the body.
Joseph working hard to break the clinch.
Afvalbak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Afvalbak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joseph lands a knee to the body.
Joseph's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Afvalbak gets through Joseph's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Joseph tries to land knees in the clinch but Afvalbak avoids the damage to the body.
Afvalbak swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Afvalbak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joseph misses with a knee to the head.
Afvalbak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Joseph - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joseph lands an elbow that stopped Afvalbak in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Joseph throws an elbow but misses.
Afvalbak breaks from the clinch.
Afvalbak moves into the clinch.
Joseph's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joseph blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph lands a body shot.
Afvalbak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Afvalbak throws a right hand that Joseph ducks under and follows up with a left that Joseph also avoids with ease.
Afvalbak gets tackled into the cage by Joseph. Joseph maintains the clinch.
Joseph tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joseph lands a damaging elbow.
A short left from Afvalbak.
Joseph is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Afvalbak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Joseph blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joseph tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joseph can't break the clinch.
Joseph has Afvalbak pushed against the cage.
Afvalbak has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Joseph dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddy Afvalbak's cut.
That's time! Joseph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Afvalbak.
Eddy Afvalbak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Afvalbak misses.
Joseph blocks a jab.
Joseph moves into the clinch.
Afvalbak lands with a right to the head.
Afvalbak works on Joseph's body with a couple of short punches.
Joseph blocking some punches.
Joseph tries a knee to the head but Afvalbak blocks it.
Afvalbak throws an elbow but it misses.
A short body shot lands from Joseph as the two fighters clinch.
Joseph blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Afvalbak keeps control of Joseph as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Afvalbak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Afvalbak avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Joseph is trying to push Afvalbak away but Afvalbak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Afvalbak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Afvalbak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Afvalbak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Afvalbak fails to land.
Joseph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Afvalbak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Afvalbak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joseph misses with a two punch combination.
Joseph takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joseph gets a clinch.
Joseph tries a knee to the head but Afvalbak blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Afvalbak.
Joseph tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Afvalbak avoids it.
Joseph lands with a light punch inside.
Joseph throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bryan Joseph has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Afvalbak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Afvalbak.
Joseph misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Afvalbak.
Afvalbak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Joseph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Afvalbak backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph lands a damaging elbow.
Joseph tries to land knees in the clinch but Afvalbak avoids the damage 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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Joseph throws an elbow but misses.
Afvalbak tries to work over Joseph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Afvalbak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joseph has Afvalbak up against the cage in a clinch.
Joseph is trying to break free.
Joseph misses with an elbow over the top.
Afvalbak digs a right hand underneath Joseph's ribcage. Joseph let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Afvalbak managing to block the knees to the body from Joseph.
Joseph missing with knees to the body.
Afvalbak managing to block the knees to the body from Joseph.
Joseph tries a knee to the head but Afvalbak blocks it.
Afvalbak tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Afvalbak back against the cage.
Afvalbak avoiding damage as Joseph throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Afvalbak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Afvalbak blocking some punches.
Afvalbak misses with the head strike.
Joseph looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Afvalbak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Afvalbak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Afvalbak throws an elbow but it misses.
Afvalbak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Afvalbak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Afvalbak lands an uppercut.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Afvalbak controls the action.
Nice body punch from Afvalbak - that landed with a thud.
Afvalbak breaks from the clinch.
Afvalbak throws a series of punches but Joseph avoids them all with ease.
Joseph lands a head kick!
That has opened up Eddy Afvalbak's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Afvalbak thows a body shot but no joy.
Joseph has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Joseph seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Afvalbak is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Afvalbak swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joseph gets a clinch.
Joseph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Afvalbak moves into range and clinches up with Joseph.
Afvalbak blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph throws an elbow but it misses.
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joseph using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Afvalbak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joseph has closed the distance and engaged Afvalbak in a clinch.
Joseph prevents a body shot from Afvalbak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bryan Joseph will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddy Afvalbak's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Joseph moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Afvalbak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Afvalbak struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
Afvalbak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joseph throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Afvalbak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Afvalbak misses with a wild body shot.
Afvalbak misses with an uppercut
and Joseph counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Afvalbak is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Joseph moves into the clinch.
Joseph working Afvalbak over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Afvalbak.
Joseph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Afvalbaks head.
Joseph misses with a knee strike.
Joseph trying to stall but Afvalbak improves his position.
Joseph with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Afvalbak tries to work over Joseph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Afvalbak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joseph displaying some good clinch control by pressing Afvalbak up against the cage.
Afvalbak can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Joseph scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph.
Afvalbak swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Afvalbak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Afvalbak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joseph's efforts to push away.
Joseph tries to stall but Afvalbak uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joseph missing with knees to the body.
Afvalbak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Afvalbak struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
Afvalbak lands an uppercut.
Afvalbak is looking to break free of the clinch but Joseph has double underhooks.
Joseph manages to break the clinch.
Afvalbak lands with an uppercut that bounces Joseph off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Afvalbak avoids the head kick by Joseph.
Afvalbak throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
Joseph forces Afvalbak back against the cage and clinches.
Joseph tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Joseph missing with knees to the body.
Joseph tries to work over Afvalbak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Afvalbak's elbow.
Afvalbak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph clinches.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike.
Joseph missing with knees to the body.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Afvalbak's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Joseph blocks an elbow strike from Afvalbak.
Afvalbak takes a shot to the head.
Afvalbak digs a right hand underneath Joseph's ribcage. Joseph let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph tries to land a knee to the head but Afvalbak blocks with his arms.
A short left from Afvalbak.
Afvalbak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joseph misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Afvalbak.
Still in the clinch, Afvalbak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Afvalbak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joseph tries to land a knee to the head but Afvalbak blocks with his arms.
Joseph managing to block the knees to the body from Afvalbak.
Afvalbak digs a right hand underneath Joseph's ribcage. Joseph let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Afvalbak avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Afvalbak using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Joseph using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Afvalbak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Afvalbak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joseph closes the distance and pushes Afvalbak back into the cage.
Afvalbak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Afvalbak drives through and clinches with Joseph against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Afvalbak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joseph.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Afvalbak.
Afvalbak misses with an elbow over the top.
Afvalbak lands an uppercut.
Joseph with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Joseph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Afvalbak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eddy Afvalbak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joseph crunches a lovely knee into Afvalbak's ribcage.
Afvalbak avoids the elbow strike from Joseph, against the cage.
Joseph is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Afvalbak is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joseph landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Afvalbak.
Afvalbak manages to break the clinch.
Bryan Joseph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Afvalbak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joseph counters with a head kick. That will keep Afvalbak thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bryan Joseph.
Well Joseph 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bryan Joseph!
In his post fight interview, Bryan Joseph started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walter comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sabbath - War Pigs . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Walter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Rua!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua leaves Walter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Walter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rua's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Walter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rua is pulling down on Walter's head to control his posture.
Walter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
Walter wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua controlling Walter's posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Walter tries for a takedown but Rua circles away easily
and Rua counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua content to stall in guard here.
Walter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walter working a defensive guard here.
Rua wants to control from the top but Walter keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walter.
Walter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rua counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Walter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walter is controlling Rua's trapped leg to prevent Rua from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walter trying to control from the bottom.
Rua has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rua lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rua controlling from the full mount.
Walter is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Walter is squirming around, avoiding Rua's attempts to control the action.
Walter is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Walter throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Walter wants to hold on but Rua pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walter is working to get back to half guard.
Rua tries to control but Walter wriggling away.
Walter is working to get back to half guard.
Walter tries to improve his position but instead Rua has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter trying to control but not successfully.
Rua patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rua missing with strikes.
Rua looking to break Walter's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Walter remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rua will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rua just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rua is persistently looking for the submission but Walter is defending it well.
Walter looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rua.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua is not going to allow Walter to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rua dominated that round.
That's time! Walter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Walter misses with a wild combination.
Rua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walter.
Horrible takedown by Rua or perhaps it was just good defense by Walter which made him look bad.
Walter shoots and misses
and Rua counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Walter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rua looking to pass the guard.
Rua stands and throws Walter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua trying to control the action but Walter is working from the bottom.
Walter is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walter wants to control but Rua postures up.
An elbow from Rua crashes against the mat.
Walter sneaks back into half guard.
Rua wants to pass to mount but Walter is defending the position.
Alexander Rua has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rua trying to control from half guard but Walter is working away.
Walter won't allow Rua to pass to mount.
Walter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to control but Walter is keeping him busy.
Rua is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexander Rua wasn't active enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Walter or perhaps it was just good defense by Rua which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Walter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Walter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rua's head backwards.
Rua looks for a takedown but Walter sprawls well.
Walter moves out of range of the strikes.
Walter gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is trying to control Walter's posture but Walter avoids it.
Walter throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Walter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rua knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Walter wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy.
Walter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Walter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Rua is letting Walter control him for a moment.
Walter is trying to ground and pound but Rua uses the momentary lack of control by Walter to regain half guard.
Rua is looking to control Walter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rua avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walter wants to take a breather but Rua is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Walter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rua shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Walter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rua napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rua is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Walter off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Walter right now.
Rua doesn't have the hooks in and Walter manages to turn into his guard.
Rua looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rua is trying to control the position but Walter postures up.
Walter drops back looking for a leg! Rua is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rua manages to kick Walter off! Walter jumps back into Rua's guard.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter looking to pass the guard.
Rua is trying to control the position but Walter postures up.
Walter trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Walter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walter trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua striking off his back but it's not causing Walter any problems.
Walter trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mark Walter.
Walter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua closes the distance and clinches up with Walter, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes Walter against the cage but Walter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mark Walter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rua.
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rua gets caught napping as Walter dives in and scores a takedown. Rua manages to retain guard.
Walter content to stall in guard here.
Walter trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua pulls Walter in to control the position.
Rua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walter trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Walter wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Walter.
Rua leaves Walter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Walter with that takedown attempt.
Rua shoots in for a double leg but Walter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walter has his takedown stuffed
and Rua counters by clinching up.
Walter tries to circle away but Rua has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walter is defending well.
Rua has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Walter is trying to keep an underhook but Rua manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rua is trying to control the action in half guard but Walter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rua controlling the action here.
Walter wants to control but Rua is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rua is pressing down on Walter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walter is holding on for now.
Rua blocks the strikes from Walter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua is keen to just control but Walter is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark Walter.
I think Walter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Talon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes to the cage accompanied by Shut'Em Down. Milo Talon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Lewis'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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milo Talon!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talon clinches.
Lewis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Talon.
Lewis managing to block the knees to the body from Talon.
Talon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lewis can't fight it off and eventually Talon manages to take the fight to the floor. Lewis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lewis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lewis wants to stand up but Talon is controlling him.
Talon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Talon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lewis is fending him off so far but Talon persists. Nope, Lewis circles away and we're back to standing.
Talon rushes Lewis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Talon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lewis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Mike Lewis has been cut.
Talon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talon clinches with his opponent.
Lewis looking to throw knees to the head but Talon is blocking nicely.
Lewis avoids the elbow strike from Talon, against the cage.
Talon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lewis looking to throw knees to the head but Talon is blocking nicely.
Talon slowing the pace effectively.
Talon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lewis is defending well.
Lewis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lewis blocks an elbow strike.
Talon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lewis misses with a knee to the head.
Talon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Talon is looking for a takedown.
Mike Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Talon.
Lewis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lewis tries to clinch there but Talon circles away.
Lewis tries to clinch
and Talon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Talon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lewis takes a shot to the head.
Lewis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Talon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lewis after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Talon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lewis's head backwards.
Talon looks to land a combination but Lewis avoids it well.
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Milo Talon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Talon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lewis is rocked!
Mike Lewis's cut is getting worse.
Talon lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Lewis head around and knocks him out cold! Talon hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milo Talon!
During a confident post fight interview, Milo Talon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Mcduphus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Mcduphus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mcduphus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to avoid it.
Mcduphus lands a right hook to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mcduphus moves out of range of the strikes.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcduphus was covering up waiting for the punch and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcduphus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcduphus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcduphus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcduphus being controlled here, momentarily.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control but Mcduphus is working from the bottom.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz passes Mcduphus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 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.
Mcduphus actively working from the bottom here.
Mcduphus tries to kick Washengtoneo Bandairrezz off but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcduphus is in trouble now - Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has advanced to mount!
Mcduphus is trying to escape the mount.
Mcduphus defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Mcduphus is looking to get to half guard.
Mcduphus has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to stick to Mcduphus's back but Mcduphus is turning into Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mcduphus.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is pulling down on Mcduphus's head. It's preventing any offense from Mcduphus, at least for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping moving, preventing Mcduphus from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pulls Mcduphus in close to his closed guard and prevents Mcduphus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mcduphus tries to stand but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is controlling from the bottom.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcduphus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcduphus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcduphus.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcduphus is aware though and is defending well.
Mcduphus wanted to stand there but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz had control of the position.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to control the position but Mcduphus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mcduphus is keen to just control but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcduphus is pressing down on Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is holding on for now.
Mcduphus wants to stand but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control from the bottom.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking for a sweep. Mcduphus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mcduphus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcduphus just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcduphus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a low kick, looking for Mcduphus's leg but Mcduphus calmly moves out of range.
Mcduphus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mcduphus moves out of range as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a body kick.
Mcduphus thows a body shot but no joy.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands in his opponent's guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is pushing down on Mcduphus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcduphus is fighting to maintain full guard but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mcduphus is not content to let Washengtoneo Bandairrezz control the position.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcduphus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcduphus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mcduphus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcduphus is refusing to be controlled, as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sits in half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves into full mount! Mcduphus won't be happy about that!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mcduphus to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mcduphus shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz prevents Mcduphus from getting the reversal.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to control but Mcduphus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcduphus defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mcduphus to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mcduphus shrugs it off.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mcduphus to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mcduphus shrugs it off.
Mcduphus is trying desperately to improve position.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fails to take his opponent's back.
Mcduphus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcduphus is trying to stand up here but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is controlling him well.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is working for a submission of some sort.
Mcduphus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Washengtoneo Bandairrezz seems content to control.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to take a breather but Mcduphus is having none of it.
Mcduphus is defending against the submission attempts here by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to take a breather but Mcduphus is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcduphus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcduphus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcduphus wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcduphus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcduphus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mcduphus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mcduphus jabs Washengtoneo Bandairrezz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mcduphus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Mcduphus cracks Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with an open hand slap.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mcduphus lands a jab to the nose.
Mcduphus cracks Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pushes Mcduphus up against the cage in a clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a knee strike.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mcduphus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcduphus goes for a takedown attempt but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mcduphus checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mcduphus tries to work over Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's front leg with a kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks it.
Mcduphus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mcduphus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a leg kick.
Mcduphus is looking to score with low kicks.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mcduphus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is able to avoid easily.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses the shot to the body.
Mcduphus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mcduphus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz forces Mcduphus back against the cage and clinches.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcduphus misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mcduphus fails to land.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mcduphus wants a takedown but no success here.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Mcduphus.
Mcduphus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcduphus lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks to land a body kick but Mcduphus moved away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcduphus tries to throw a body punch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids it by throwing Mcduphus back against the cage.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mcduphus misses with some punches.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with some punches.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcduphus misses with a straight left.
Mcduphus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lucas Mcduphus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcduphus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to avoid it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a lazy head kick
and Mcduphus counters with a right hand to the body.
Mcduphus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a body kick that misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a body punch but Mcduphus moves out of range.
That kick from Mcduphus tenderised Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's leg. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick from Mcduphus lands but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mcduphus misses with a low kick as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz jumps back.
Lucas Mcduphus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mcduphus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mcduphus enables Washengtoneo Bandairrezz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mcduphus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to control from the top but Mcduphus keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Mcduphus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
After winning the bout, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Spartan counters with a thumping low kick.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Spartan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller looks for a takedown but Spartan sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller throws a leg kick but Spartan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spartan pinned against the cage. Spartan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spartan looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Spartan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Millers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Damian Miller has been cut.
Spartan throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Spartan cracks Miller with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartan gets caught napping as Miller dives in and scores a takedown. Spartan manages to retain guard.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spartan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spartan can't keep his opponent in guard - Miller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller 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.
Miller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spartan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Miller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spartan is just riding it out for now. Miller eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller seems to be looking for submissions.
Miller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spartan defends it well.
Miller is working for a kimura but Spartan is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan is defending against the submission attempts here by Miller.
Spartan gets back to full guard.
Miller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spartan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Miller, into his guard.
Miller working for submissions but it's allowed Spartan to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to hold on to Spartan's head to control him but Spartan postures up.
Miller has a hand on Spartan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Spartan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller tries to lock up and control but Spartan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Damian Miller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damian Miller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Spartan throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Spartan counters with a one-two to the body.
Miller is rocked!
Spartan feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Miller crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leo Spartan!
Leo Spartan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres comes to the cage accompanied by Tom Erba - Bring it on. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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185 lbs
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171 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omar Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Stone!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone throws a nice looking combination but Torres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Torres doesn't seem bothered though.
Stone throws a right hand that Torres ducks under and follows up with a left that Torres also avoids with ease.
Torres throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stone was covering up waiting for the punch and Torres finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stone wants to get back to his feet but Torres is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Torresis looking to pass into half guard but Stone pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stone is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
Torres on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Torres tries to get out of the position.
Stone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Torres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stone has managed to get both his arms back between Torres's legs - danger averted.
Torres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres pulls Stone in close to his closed guard and prevents Stone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Torres wants to sweep here but Stone controlling him for the moment.
Stone tries to stand but Torres is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Torres eats them both and turns towards Stone to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Torres shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Torres with a couple of short strikes.
Torres looking to finish Stone with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stone!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stone is staying active underneath Torres, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stone tries to roll over but Torres keeps him under control.
Stone is concentrating on defense, preventing Torres from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Torres.
Torres slows the pace down in half guard.
Torres trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.
Torres is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Torres lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to work for an arm triangle but Stone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Torres there.
Stone trying to hold on to Torres's head to control him but Torres postures up.
Torres is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Torres.
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres is nestled in close to Stone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Torres dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Torres shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stone defends it nicely.
Torres fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stone takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Torres fails with the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but Stone shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres lands the left hand.
Stone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torres at a distance.
Stone thuds a left hand into Torres's body.
Stone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone takes one to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Stone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stone.
Stone slaps away a takedown attempt from Torres, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stone moves in looking to clinch but Torres pushes him off.
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone scores with a hook to the body. Torres takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Torres rather than just go for the knockout.
Torres swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
Stone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raphael Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stone throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
Stone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Stone.
Torres looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Torres shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stone is trying to defend but Torres finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone is trying to stand back up but Torres is controlling him
Torres trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to kick Torres off but Torres keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Torres is just content to waste time from the top position. Stone takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Torres sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omar Torres has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Torres shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Torres looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stone wants to control but Torres is having none of it.
Stone is squirming around, avoiding Torres's attempts to control the action.
Torres lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Omar Torres will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Torres fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stone to the ground. Torres is now in Stone's guard.
Torres working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres looking to sit in guard and control but Stone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stone wants to stand but Torres is controlling his posture from full guard.
Torres is looking for a triangle here but Stone uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres tries to buck Stone off but Stone is having none of it.
Torres is working hard here to advance position.
Stone tries to get to his feet but Torres is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Stone in his guard.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stone is one step ahead there.
Torres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres working for submissions but it's allowed Stone to get to half guard.
Torres tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.
Torres is trying to escape back to his feet but Stone uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Torres tries to bench press Stone off him but Stone keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Stone throws a front kick aimed at Torres's knee but Torres avoids it well.
Torres closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stone circles away.
Stone jabs Torres to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stone digs a good body shot into Torres's ribs.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stone as he jumps to the side.
Stone misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone scores with a three punch combo!
Torres bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Torres looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Torres takes a jab right on the kisser.
Torres decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raphael Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Torres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Torres, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Torres!
Post fight, an emotional Omar Torres said 'This is very great victory for me...He is a very good and well-rounded fighter and it was really hard...I hope this win open my way for the title! Thank you! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamorn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter has chosen I Need A Dollar as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21
185 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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21
182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Seamorn Carter!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Carter misses with a leg kick.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Carter.
Carter works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson checks a low kick from Carter.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Carter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carter misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carter thinking.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Carter works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter looking to control.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Carter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carter wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson stands up over Carter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson stays in close to Carter's body and controls the position.
Carter trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Carter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Carter controlling the position easily from mount.
Carter trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Carter throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Carter trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson tries to hold on but Carter pushes him away.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Carter maintains control.
Carter tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamorn Carter 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.
Carter tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Carter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Carter thows a body shot but no joy.
Carter throws a big shot that misses.
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Carter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Carter misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Carter scores with a nice head shot.
Carter avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Seamorn Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Carter misses.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson slips under a jab from Carter.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Carter walks into a left hand.
Carter throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Carter missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seamorn Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Carter swings widly with a right hand
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Carter blocks a jab.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Carter lands a right hook to the body.
Carter throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Carter is predictable there
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Carter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson 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.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carter pinned against the cage. Carter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carter feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Carter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Carter's head but Carter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter.
Carter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter with a hook.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamorn Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Carter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carter.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Carter missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
Carter misses with a looping left.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Carter throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Carter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carter misses with a looping left.
Carter staying out of range there.
Carter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Carter.
Carter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Seamorn Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson is looking to wear down Carter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Carter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carter swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
A punch combination from Carter misses.
Carter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Nice shot by Carter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Carter scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Carter misses with a kick to the body.
Carter slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Carter on his heels. He'll look to pass Carter's guard now, I'm sure.
Carter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Carter scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Jackson misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Carter moves out of range.
Jackson slips a straight right by Carter.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Carter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Carter slips a jab from Jackson.
Carter lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carter, right into the meat.
Carter avoids the body shot from Jackson.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Carter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Carter moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Carter takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Carter lands with a right hand.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Carter's defenses.
Carter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Carter misses with a body shot.
Andre Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Carter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamorn Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carter 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamorn Carter!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renato King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawyers Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Supreme court hymn. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawyers Money!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King takes a swing at Money's ribcage but misses.
King misses with a looping right.
Money will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Money.
King thuds a left hand into Money's body.
Money uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Money lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Money tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Money which made him look bad.
Money throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King drops his hands momentarily and Money takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Money looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Money moves away.
Money lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from King misses.
Money drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
King is trying to pull guard but Money turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King tries a body shot but Money blocks it.
Money softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Money lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Money.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Money holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King looking to slow down the pace here.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Money struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Money lands with a right to the head.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King tries to throw a body punch but Money avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Money up against the cage.
King misses with the head strike.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Money just stands there and leans against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Money.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money misses with an elbow strike.
King tries to pull guard but Money won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Money goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Money throws an elbow but misses.
King fails to pull guard.
King pulls guard effortlessly.
King pushes a forearm under Money's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Money is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato King!
Renato King gave a mention to Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry 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 Koopa Troopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Levy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troopa's entrance music is Koopa Troopa. A fine choice. Levy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ozzy Osbourne - mr.Crowley kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Koopa Troopa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Levy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troopa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Levy.
Troopa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Troopa swings for the body but Levy moves out of range.
Troopa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Levy has time to react.
Levy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Levy wants to free his trapped foot but Troopa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Levy lands with a punch from half guard.
Troopa is looking for a sweep. Levy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Levy is trying to control the action in half guard but Troopa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Levy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Troopa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Troopa manages to get to full guard.
Troopa is adopting a defensive guard.
Levy working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troopa pulls Levy in close to prevent any damage.
Troopa looking for a sweep. Not yet Troopa, not yet.
Levy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Troopa is keeping the position for now.
Troopa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Troopa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Troopa is trying to control the position but Levy postures up.
Koopa Troopa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Levy throws a jab when Troopa was well out of range.
Koopa Troopa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troopa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Levy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Troopa misses.
Troopa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Troopa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troopa looking to score a takedown here. Levy is defending well but Troopa drives through and ends up in Levy's guard.
Levy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Troopa has gone for a leg lock! Levy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Troopa's guard.
Troopa working for a triangle but Levy defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levy trying to control the position from guard on top but Troopa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Troopa pulls Levy in to control the position.
Levy wants to control from the top but Troopa keeps moving.
Levy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levy looking to sit in guard and control but Troopa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Levy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Troopa is pushing down on Levy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Levy is fighting to maintain full guard but Troopa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Troopa is trying to control the action in half guard but Levy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Troopa seems to be looking for submissions.
Troopa wants to take a breather but Levy is having none of it.
Troopa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Levy wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Levy tries to get to full guard but Troopa has control of the leg.
Levy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Troopa.
Levy wants to get back to full guard.
Levy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Levy throws a hook but Troopa blocks it.
Levy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Troopa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Levy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Troopa misses with a looping right.
Levy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Levy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Troopa throws a lazy right hand but Levy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Levy will probably get the nod.
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.
Levy looks to land a left hand but Troopa moved out of range nicely.
Levy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Troopa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Troopa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Levy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Troopa, into his guard.
Troopa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Levy controls the pace.
Troopa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Troopa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Levy wants to control from the top but Troopa keeps moving.
Troopa is looking to sweep but instead, Levy has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troopa gets full guard.
Troopa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Levy.
Levy postures up in Troopa's guard and throws a big left but Troopa blocks it.
Troopa 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.
Levy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Troopa is keeping the position for now.
Troopa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Levy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Levy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Levy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Troopa has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Levy is looking to defend but Troopa has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Levy! Troopa pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Levy taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Koopa Troopa!
A relieved looking Koopa Troopa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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