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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is How could I just kill a man. Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Criminal Minded. 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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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julio Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Doe counters with an inside leg kick.
Doe swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Doe lands with a cross.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doe but Doe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Doe.
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!
Smith throws a combination. Doe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Doe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Doe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
John Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Smith.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Doe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Doe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith looks winded!
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Doe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Doe lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith prevents a body shot from Doe.
Doe stalling against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Doe.
Doe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
A body shot lands from Doe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith blocks a body shot from Doe.
Smith tries to pull guard but Doe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Doe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Doe stalling in the clinch.
Doe misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doe.
Doe lands a right hand.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Doe throws a head punch that misses.
Doe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Doe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Doe has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Doe walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Doe connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doe counters with a solid body kick.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Doe 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Doe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Doe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doe. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith looks to land a combination but Doe avoids it well.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Doe counters with a head kick. That will keep Smith thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Smith misses with a low kick.
That kick from Doe tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith misses with a combination
and Doe counters with a thumping low kick.
Julio Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Doe counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Doe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Smith throws a right and a left that Doe avoids nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Doe scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Doe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Doe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Doe counters with an outside leg kick.
Doe connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Julio Smith has been cut.
Nice body kick from Doe.
John Doe is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Doe throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Doe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a right and a left that Doe avoids nicely.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Oooooh!!! Doe has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Doe steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Smith is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Doe.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Doe finish him?
John Doe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Doe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith avoids the head kick by Doe.
Doe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Doe moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Doe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Doe lands.
Doe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doe counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe lands with an overhand left.
Doe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Doe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Doe throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Doe lands a slapping body shot.
Doe forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Doe lands with a left to the head.
Doe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Doe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Doe creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Smith with a big uppercut! Smith tries to clinch up but Doe pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Smith to the mat! Smith covers up and Doe unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Doe!
John Doe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Urinus Limberdinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Limberdinkle comes to the cage accompanied by BLUNT- The Iron Maiden. Banks comes into a darkened arena with his song building. It's Not Unusual kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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167 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Urinus Limberdinkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlton Banks!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks lands a right hook to the body.
Limberdinkle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Limberdinkle throws a low kick but Banks moves out of range easily.
Limberdinkle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banks's sensitive parts.
Limberdinkle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Limberdinkle.
A big right from Banks misses.
Limberdinkle scores with a kick to the body.
Banks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Limberdinkle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Limberdinkle tries a low kick but Banks avoids it.
Limberdinkle moves out of range as Banks strikes.
A head kick misses from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle clinches up against the cage.
Banks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Limberdinkle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Limberdinkle is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limberdinkle wants to break free but Banks has control.
Banks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Limberdinkle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Limberdinkle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urinus Limberdinkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Limberdinkle gets control of Banks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Limberdinkle will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Limberdinkle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banks stopping the sweep attempt from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banks is aware though and is defending well.
Limberdinkle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Limberdinkle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Limberdinkle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banks is one step ahead there.
Limberdinkle is looking for a triangle here but Banks uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Limberdinkle tries to buck Banks off but Banks is having none of it.
Limberdinkle sneaks back into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Limberdinkle tries to get to full guard but Banks has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limberdinkle manages to get to full guard.
Limberdinkle is looking for a triangle here but Banks uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Limberdinkle wants to control but Banks postures up.
Limberdinkle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Limberdinkle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Limberdinkle tries to roll over but Banks keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks is trying to control. Limberdinkle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Limberdinkle looking for submissions off his back.
Limberdinkle is looking for a sweep. Banks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Limberdinkle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Limberdinkle wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urinus Limberdinkle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Banks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Limberdinkle. Limberdinkle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Limberdinkle scores with a kick to the midsection.
Banks scores with the left hand. Limberdinkle knows he should have avoided that one.
Limberdinkle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Limberdinkle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Limberdinkle. Banks shrugs it off though.
Limberdinkle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Banks to the mat! Banks manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks being controlled here, momentarily.
Limberdinkle pushing down on Banks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Banks trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Urinus Limberdinkle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Limberdinkle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banks is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks avoids a series of strikes thrown by Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Banks?
Limberdinkle throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Banks because Limberdinkle loaded up on that one.
Banks is in a horrible position here. Limberdinkle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Limberdinkle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Banks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Limberdinkle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee warns Banks that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Limberdinkle there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Banks is in all sorts of trouble here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Limberdinkle lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Banks is rocked!
Limberdinkle lands a big shot to the head and Banks winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Urinus Limberdinkle!
A pretty intense looking Urinus Limberdinkle took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is Kashmir. A fine choice. Hoy Nelson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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270 lbs
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263 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shogun Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson shoots in but no luck this time.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Silva.
Nelson staying out of range there.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva misses with a leg kick.
A low kick from Silva misses
and Nelson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silva's knee momentarily.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Nelson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Nelson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Nelson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silva controlling the position for now.
Nelson slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shogun Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Nelson blocks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nelson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nelson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Silva.
A jab from Silva misses.
Nelson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Nelson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shogun Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva misses the jab.
Nelson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nelson will feel that in the morning.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Silva is looking to chop away at Nelson's legs.
Nelson moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Nelson counters with a body kick that stops Silva in his tracks momentarily.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Nelson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva!
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!
Nelson controlling the pace for now.
Nelson lands a big elbow.
Nelson content just to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Silva because Nelson loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hoy Nelson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nelson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from Silva.
Nelson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nelson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Nelson is now in Silva's guard.
Nelson stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nelson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Silva 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.
Hoy Nelson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson misses with a kick to the body.
Shogun Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Silva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Silva throws a front kick aimed at Nelson's knee but Nelson avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Nelson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nelson.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Nelson looks at the referee who does nothing so Nelson lands a crushing right that sends Silva to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hoy Nelson!
Hoy Nelson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rory Markman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Markman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Markman preventing the sweep.
Markman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Markman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Markman landing some decent shots from guard.
Markman is looking to work some ground and pound but McCarthy has wrist control.
Markman is looking to work some ground and pound but McCarthy has wrist control.
Markman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Markman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.
Markman lands a couple of digs.
Markman throwing strikes but missing.
Markman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Markman scoring with some ground and pound.
Markman throws a strike but McCarthy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McCarthy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Markman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Markman pulls McCarthy in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Markman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Markman holds on and takes a little breather.
Markman keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Markman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markman.
McCarthy misses with a looping right.
McCarthy cracks Markman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Markman slips under a jab from McCarthy.
Markman tries for a takedown but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Markman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Markman working over McCarthy with some ground and pound. McCarthy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Markman decides to stand and escape the position.
Markman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCarthy can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy is staying active underneath Markman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Markman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy trying to hold on to Markman's head to control him but Markman postures up.
Markman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCarthy's head.
Markman is nestled in close to McCarthy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCarthy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Markman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Markman is taking a breather. McCarthy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McCarthy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Markman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Markman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
Nice takedown defense from McCarthy. No joy for Markman on that attempt.
Markman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCarthy as he avoids it easily.
Markman shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Markman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markman fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markman.
Rory Markman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCarthy.
McCarthy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCarthy leaves Markman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Markman looks for a takedown but McCarthy sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from McCarthy as Markman shoots in.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from McCarthy as Markman shoots in.
Markman is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCarthy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Markman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCarthy as he avoids it easily.
McCarthy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Markman counters with a single leg into guard. McCarthy didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Markman controlling from the top position.
Markman wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Markman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Markman postures up.
Markman stays in close to McCarthy's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Rory Markman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McCarthy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Markman is just out of range.
Markman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rory Markman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Markman throwing strikes but McCarthy manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Markman tries to bench press McCarthy off him but McCarthy keeps the position.
Markman tries to control but McCarthy manages to take his back.
Markman tries to roll but McCarthy sticks to his back.
Markman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCarthy doesn't have the hooks in and Markman manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCarthy's head.
Markman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Markman trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markman landing some decent shots from guard.
Markman trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Markman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Markman tries for a takedown but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Markman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCarthy throws a lazy right hand but Markman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markman misses with a takedown attempt
and McCarthy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Markman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy lands an overhand right.
Markman has a takedown stuffed.
McCarthy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markman.
Markman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman shoots in and drives through. McCarthy sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Markman or perhaps it was just good defense by McCarthy which made him look bad.
McCarthy looks to throw the jab but Markman is out of range.
McCarthy scores with a nice head shot.
Markman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Markman wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Markman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCarthy wants to stand but Markman is controlling the position.
Ryan McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Rory Markman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Markman stays in close to McCarthy's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rory Markman just wasn't active enough.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Markman is defended easily by McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut.
Markman dives in and grabs McCarthy's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCarthy pushes down on Markman's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markman shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarthy tries to sprawl out of it but Markman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCarthy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Markman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom here.
McCarthy is trying to escape the position but Markman is controlling the position.
McCarthy defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Check out the look on Markman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McCarthy stops Markman from passing to mount.
Markman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
Markman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McCarthy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Markman working the ground and pound but McCarthy is defending the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markman slows the pace down.
McCarthy looking for a sweep but Markman has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Markman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Markman, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Markman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lolo Delaroca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Hill will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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136 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lolo Delaroca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Hill!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Delaroca misses the target.
Hill darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Delaroca avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hill.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Delaroca trying to control but Hill postures up.
Hill content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hill thows a huge punch but Delaroca dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delaroca works his way to full guard. Good work.
Delaroca is trying to keep Hill in close.
Delaroca 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.
Delaroca manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Delaroca lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hill hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaroca with shots to the head and body - Hill looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Delaroca goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hill is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delaroca wants to sweep but no luck.
Hill scoring with some ground and pound.
Hill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Delaroca manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hill manages to get himself to full guard.
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Delaroca might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Delaroca is aware though and is defending well.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Delaroca.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Delaroca works over Hill with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hill seems keen to control Delaroca's posture.
Delaroca scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Delaroca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delaroca trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Delaroca is proving a slippery customer.
Hill working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Delaroca has passed into half guard!
Delaroca is working for a submission of some sort.
Hill has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delaroca is working away from the top position though.
Hill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Delaroca.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to control but Delaroca is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Delaroca stalling away here and it's allowed Hill to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hill controls Delaroca momentarily but Delaroca frees himself.
Delaroca scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hill controls Delaroca momentarily but Delaroca frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hill has his hands on Delaroca's head, controlling the 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 Lolo Delaroca will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hill shoots in and drives through. Delaroca sprawls well.
Delaroca jabs at Hill's body.
Delaroca scores with a body shot.
Delaroca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delaroca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hill.
Delaroca misses with a body shot.
Delaroca lands with a nice body punch.
Delaroca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Delaroca lands with a cross.
Hill blocks a jab.
Hill shoots in but Delaroca avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Delaroca changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hill looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Delaroca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill wants to control but Delaroca postures up.
Delaroca is trying to get an arm triangle but Hill is defending well.
Hill controls the position for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Hill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Delaroca throws an elbow but Hill slips to the side and avoids it well.
Delaroca working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill parries the strikes from Delaroca easily there. Delaroca is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hill to escape.
Delaroca in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hill is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Delaroca off and has taken his back!
Delaroca rolls, trying to escape but Hill keeps control of the position.
Delaroca wants to control his opponent's hands but Hill gets his hands free.
Delaroca is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hill.
Hill not allowing Delaroca to control his hands.
Hill is hanging on to Delaroca's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hill lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Delaroca can't escape the position.
Hill is striking from the back but Delaroca escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Hill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hill is trying to control the action in half guard but Delaroca is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hill seems to be looking for submissions.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hill connects with a nice short shot to Delaroca's temple.
Hill is keen to just control but Delaroca is a slippery customer.
Delaroca moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Delaroca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill throws a big right hand that misses.
Delaroca is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Delaroca gets full guard.
Delaroca pulls Hill in close to prevent any damage.
Delaroca looking for a sweep. Not yet Delaroca, not yet.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Delaroca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delaroca looking for a sweep. Not yet Delaroca, not yet.
Delaroca working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delaroca 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.
Hill advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolo Delaroca dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Delaroca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delaroca misses with a few strikes there.
Delaroca shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Delaroca was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hill is bucking up trying to escape but Delaroca cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hill tries to lock up and control but Delaroca gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Delaroca wants to control but Hill has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Delaroca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hill.
Delaroca drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hill dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill wants to control from the top but Delaroca keeps moving.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Delaroca is retaining full guard.
Delaroca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delaroca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delaroca is trying to control the position but Hill postures up.
Hill throws a big right hand that misses.
Hill showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Delaroca lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hill!
Delaroca unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill tries to reverse the position but Delaroca maintains control.
Delaroca looking to control but Hill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hill can't escape the position.
Lolo Delaroca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hill tries to lock up and control but Delaroca gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hill is in all sorts of trouble here.
Delaroca scoring with strikes but Hill is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Delaroca looking to ground and pound but Hill is blocking nicely.
Hill holds on to Delaroca around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Delaroca working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bobby Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hill really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca landing shots from mount.
Delaroca can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hill is looking to escape.
Hill is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delaroca scoring with strikes but Hill is staying in there.
Hill is rocked!
Delaroca scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lolo Delaroca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Delaroca 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lolo Delaroca!
Lolo Delaroca took some time post fight to say the following; 'Spacial thanks to his roomate'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boston comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Waters comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hip Hop kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Bradley Boston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Derek Waters!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boston throws a head kick that Waters semi-blocks.
Waters thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Waters stuns Boston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Boston misses.
Boston avoids the body shot from Waters.
Boston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Waters's sensitive parts.
Boston blocks the body kick.
Boston motions for Waters to come forward. Boston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Waters throws the kick towards the body but Boston avoids it.
Waters checks a leg kick.
Boston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waters thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Waters takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boston throws a leg kick that is checked
and Waters counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boston's knee momentarily.
Waters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boston throws out the jab.
Boston throws a wild body kick that Waters sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Waters lands with a cross.
Boston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waters throws out the jab.
Boston misses with a hook. Waters ducked under it nicely.
Waters lands a nice hook to Boston's body. Boston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Waters.
Waters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boston moves away.
Boston throws a big shot that misses.
Boston tries a low kick but Waters avoids it.
Boston feints and then cracks Waters's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Waters down.
Waters takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boston misses with an uppercut
and Waters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Waters pushes Boston away with a front kick.
Boston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boston misses the shot to the body.
Boston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters tries to score with a low kick but Boston moves his leg out of the way.
Waters rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Waters misses with a looping right.
Boston throws the left hand but Waters avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Boston.
Boston jabs Waters to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Waters misses the shot to the body.
Boston misses with an uppercut.
Waters misses with an uppercut. Boston saw that one coming.
Waters throws a right hand that misses
and Boston counters with a good low kick that Waters was not able to check.
Waters connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boston. Boston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boston slips a jab from Waters.
Boston is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Waters's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Boston lunges at Waters with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Waters's hand.
Waters misses with a looping left.
Waters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waters blocks a head kick by Boston.
Boston is looking to chop away at Waters's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters jabs at Boston's body.
Waters takes a swing at Boston's ribcage but misses.
Boston moves forwards but Waters connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boston moves out of range as Waters strikes.
Waters looks to throw the jab but Boston is out of range.
Boston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boston misses with a low kick as Waters jumps back.
Boston throws out a leg kick but Waters moves out of range and Boston only half commits.
Waters tries to work over Boston's front leg with a kick but Boston checks it.
Waters misses with a body shot.
Waters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boston thumps Waters with a low kick.
Waters scores with a nice right hand.
Boston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waterss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Waters connects with a body shot.
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!
Boston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Waters throws a shot from downtown. Boston moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Waters connects with the punch.
Boston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Waters is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Waters thows a body shot but no joy.
Boston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Waters misses.
Boston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waters fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good work by Waters as he checks the leg kick.
Waters waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boston.
Waters 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.
Waters drops his hands momentarily and Boston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Waters just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slow jab from Waters misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Waters.
Waters comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Waters throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Waters dominated that round.
That's time! Boston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waters.
Waters's corner calls for a 1-2. Waters obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Waters has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Waters takes a jab right on the kisser.
Waters lands a glancing blow to the side of Boston's head.
Waters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Boston misses.
Waters throws a jab when Boston was well out of range.
A nice combination there by Waters.
Boston tries to work over Waters's front leg with a kick but Waters checks it.
Derek Waters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boston slips a jab from Waters.
Boston throws a wild body kick that Waters sees coming a mile off.
Waters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boston.
Some bone on bone action there as Waters checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Waters throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Waters moves out of range of the body kick from Boston.
Waters misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Waters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boston moves away.
A slow jab from Boston misses its intended target.
Boston thumps Waters with a low kick.
Boston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boston lands with a straight right. Waters didn't see that one coming.
Boston loads up on a big right hand but Waters slips the punch.
Boston thumps Waters with a low kick.
Waters connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Waters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boston was well out of range. Poor timing from Waters.
Waters ducks under a wild hook from Boston.
Boston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boston takes a swing at Waters's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Waters darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Waters misses the shot to the body.
Waters thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston with a jab.
Waters avoids the head kick by Boston.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boston slips under a jab from Waters.
Nice defenses there by Boston.
Boston misses with a straight left.
Waters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boston throws out the jab.
Boston misses with an uppercut.
Boston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Waters. That did some damage!
Boston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boston slips a straight right by Waters.
Waters's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Waters works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boston thows a body shot but no joy.
Waters with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boston to score with a decent uppercut.
Boston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waters was well out of range. Poor timing from Boston.
Waters throws a looping overhand right but Boston ducks down to avoid it.
Boston throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters lands a right hook to the body.
Boston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Waters just misses with a punch to the body.
Boston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Waters misses with a few strikes there.
Waters blocks the body kick.
Waters misses with a straight left.
Boston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Waters doesn't seem bothered though.
Waters takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Waters throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Waters misses with a hook.
Waters walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Waters throws a leg kick
and Boston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Waters tries to bum rush Boston with a series of wild strikes but Boston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Waters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boston wants to land a leg kick but Waters is out of range.
Waters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boston throws a push kick but Waters slaps the foot to one side.
Waters connects with a crisp jab.
Boston connects with a single shot there.
Boston misses with an uppercut.
Waters misses with a low kick.
Waters has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Waters there as he acknowledges the shot.
Waters swings for the body but Boston moves out of range.
A big right from Boston misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waters looks to score with a jab to the body but Boston is just out of range.
Boston misses with a wild body shot.
Boston slips a jab and a cross from Waters.
Boston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Waters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Waters avoids the body shot from Boston.
Boston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Waters changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boston throws a head kick but Waters moves out of range.
Waters looks to score with a jab to the body but Boston is just out of range.
Boston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waters manages to avoid it.
Boston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waters throws out the jab.
Waters throws out a loose jab but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waters misses with a body shot.
Boston blocks a jab.
Waters misses with a body shot.
Boston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Boston misses.
Boston throws out a loose jab but Waters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Waters finds it's way round the side to connect with Boston's head.
Boston blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston is looking to land body kicks.
Waters fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Waters connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Waters comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Waters feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bostons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boston misses the shot to the body.
Waters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boston.
Waters misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Waters.
Waters pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boston misses with a low kick as Waters jumps back.
Boston digs a good hook to Waters's body.
Waters moves forwards but Boston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bradley Boston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boston.
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!
Boston misses with an uppercut.
Boston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boston. That's going to slow Waters down.
Boston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Waters.
Boston swinging wildly here.
Waters lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Waters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waters was well out of range. Poor timing from Boston.
Boston avoids the body shot from Waters.
Boston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boston throws a poor cross that misses
and Waters makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Waters lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Waters pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boston ducks under a wild hook from Waters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston lands an overhand right.
Waters throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waters.
Waters scores with a jab to the body.
Boston lands a jab.
Boston scoring well with a low kick there.
Waters scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waters was well out of range. Poor timing from Boston.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Waters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boston.
Boston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boston throws a big shot that misses.
Boston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for Waters.
Boston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Waters.
Waters lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boston at a distance.
Waters drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boston cracks Waters with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boston tries to work over Waters's front leg with a kick but Waters checks it.
Boston takes a swing at Waters's ribcage but misses.
Waters is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Derek Waters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Waters does it's job there.
Waters cracks a nice hook into Boston's ribs.
Jab from Waters.
Waters connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boston misses with a body shot.
Boston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Waters, as that shot connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Waters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Waters has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Waters!
Derek Waters took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mango Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaRusso comes to the cage accompanied by You're The Best!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny LaRusso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick James!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaRusso connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut there from LaRusso.
Jab from LaRusso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James lands a head kick!
James avoids the body shot from LaRusso.
LaRusso lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! LaRusso takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!
James is rocked!
James gets tackled into the cage by LaRusso. LaRusso maintains the clinch.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can LaRusso finish him?
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LaRusso.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
James tries a knee to the head but LaRusso blocks it.
LaRusso has a couple of punches blocked by James.
A left hand lands to the body for LaRusso.
James landing some nice looking knees to the body.
LaRusso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaRusso tries a head kick but it misses.
LaRusso thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on James if he has to take too many more of those.
LaRusso lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRusso will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
James scores with a hook.
Oooooh!!! LaRusso has knocked James down with a huge combo! LaRusso steps away and waves a wobbly James back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaRusso misses with a wild body shot.
James throws a hook to the side of LaRusso's head but LaRusso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James misses with a body kick.
LaRusso with a hook.
LaRusso missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LaRusso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and James counters with an inside leg kick.
LaRusso misses with an uppercut
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LaRusso throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
LaRusso digs a good hook to James's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LaRusso. LaRusso obviously looking to wear him down.
LaRusso pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
LaRusso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from LaRusso.
LaRusso misses with a wild combination.
LaRusso misses with a low kick.
LaRusso has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with LaRusso's head.
LaRusso checks a leg kick.
LaRusso clinches up against the cage.
James misses with a punch to the body.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LaRusso has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by James.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as LaRusso controls his hands.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to land a knee to the head but LaRusso blocks with his arms.
LaRusso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
James blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from LaRusso.
James connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for LaRusso.
LaRusso tries a head kick but it misses.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
James throws the kick towards the body but LaRusso avoids it.
LaRusso throws a sloppy head kick
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by James!
LaRusso avoids the head kick by James.
James throws a series of punches but LaRusso moves out of range.
LaRusso just misses with a punch to the body.
LaRusso circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaRusso misses the shot to the body.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
LaRusso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
James tries a knee to the head but LaRusso blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LaRusso avoids it.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny LaRusso dominated that round.
That's time! LaRusso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
LaRusso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaRusso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LaRusso scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James scoring well with a low kick there.
LaRusso throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
A good leg kick by LaRusso.
LaRusso misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
LaRusso misses the shot to the body.
LaRusso dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaRusso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
LaRusso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaRusso finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James pushes LaRusso up against the cage in a clinch.
James misses with a knee to the head.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
LaRusso manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
James tries a knee to the head but LaRusso blocks it.
James misses with a knee to the head.
LaRusso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James missing with knees to the body.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LaRusso.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as LaRusso takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
LaRusso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LaRusso managing to block the knees to the body from James.
LaRusso can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James lands an elbow inside that LaRusso shrugs off.
James missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James looking to throw knees to the head but LaRusso is blocking nicely.
LaRusso blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
James tries to land a knee to the head but LaRusso blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to stall.
LaRusso tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James working LaRusso over with knees to the body.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from LaRusso.
LaRusso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaRusso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
LaRusso throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from James - that will leave a mark!
LaRusso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LaRusso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnny LaRusso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James tries to clinch but LaRusso moves out of range.
Johnny LaRusso is winning the standup battle so far.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
LaRusso throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from James.
LaRusso blocks a head kick by James.
James motions for LaRusso to come forward. James throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
LaRusso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
LaRusso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from LaRusso.
LaRusso is looking to land body kicks.
James tries a switch 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.
James blocks a head kick by LaRusso.
LaRusso goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
LaRusso throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny LaRusso dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
LaRusso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LaRusso scores with a shot to the body.
LaRusso throws a head kick that misses.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LaRusso.
LaRusso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
LaRusso is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
LaRusso throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
LaRusso misses with a body shot.
LaRusso lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James connects with a body shot that sends LaRusso's belly button to the back.
James misses with a body kick.
James scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRusso misses with a telegraphed body shot
and James counters by moving into the clinch.
James can't find room to land a body shot as LaRusso controls the action.
Rick James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
LaRusso lands a body punch.
LaRusso takes an elbow to the forehead.
LaRusso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section. LaRusso lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
James taking a breather.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LaRusso.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but LaRusso uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaRusso struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
LaRusso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
LaRusso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but LaRusso uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaRusso scores with a shoulder strike.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LaRusso blocks it with crossed arms.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LaRusso has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LaRusso has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James missing with knees to the body.
LaRusso wants to stall.
LaRusso tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
LaRusso can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LaRusso is trying to stall.
LaRusso will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning James up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
James trying to control the position but instead, LaRusso has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
LaRusso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LaRusso leaning his opponent against the cage.
LaRusso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for James.
LaRusso throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and moves out of range.
LaRusso is looking to chop away at James's legs.
LaRusso circles away from the clinch attempt
and LaRusso counters with a head kick. That will keep James thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaRusso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaRusso throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
LaRusso just misses with a punch to the body.
Rick James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James avoids the body shot from LaRusso.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny LaRusso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LaRusso, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny LaRusso!
Johnny LaRusso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Iron Chancellor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chancellor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Amon Tobin / El Cargo. Iron Chancellor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Austin Williams's chin.
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iron Chancellor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Austin Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Williams with the ground and pound but Chancellor uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams pushing down on Chancellor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Williams stalling.
Chancellor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Williams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chancellor wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Chancellor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chancellor throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a low kick as Chancellor jumps back.
Williams with a jab.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Chancellor moves out of range easily.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Chancellor's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams thumps Chancellor with a low kick.
Williams misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Chancellor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams wants to slow Chancellor down by chopping away at his legs.
Chancellor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chancellor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Williams thuds his right hand into Chancellor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chancellor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.
Williams uses his free foot to push down on Chancellor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chancellor.
Chancellor holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Williams tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chancellor is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Williams scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams controlling the pace for now.
Williams connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Williams throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chancellor is desperately trying to improve his position but Williams has a good base and remains in mount.
Williams controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Williams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chancellor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Iron Chancellor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams avoids the head kick by Chancellor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Chancellor moved out of range.
Chancellor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chancellor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams misses with a hook. Chancellor ducked under it nicely.
Chancellor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams.
Chancellor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into Chancellor's guard.
Williams stays in close to Chancellor's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chancellor keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Austin Williams hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Chancellor blocks the low kick.
Iron Chancellor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams dives in and grabs Chancellor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chancellor pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Chancellor misses with a hook.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Chancellor saw that one coming.
Williams with a jab.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chancellor is out of range.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Chancellor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams lands a nice hook to Chancellor's body. Chancellor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chancellor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams lunges at Chancellor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chancellor's hand.
Austin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chancellor misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Chancellor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chancellor misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chancellor ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams looks to land a body kick but Chancellor moved away.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Chancellor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Williams controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin Williams has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
That kick from Williams tenderised Chancellor's leg. Chancellor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chancellor is looking to clinch.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams feints and then cracks Chancellor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chancellor down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chancellor misses with a low kick.
Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chancellor.
Austin Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chancellor is looking to score with low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Williams - that will leave a mark!
Chancellor looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Chancellor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chancellor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Williams shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chancellor eats them both and turns towards Williams to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Williams throws a body punch but Chancellor moves out of range.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Chancellor had a free shot at his head there.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Chancellor.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chancellor misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Chancellor off balance momentarily.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Williams feints and then cracks Chancellor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chancellor down.
Chancellor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chancellor. That did some damage!
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chancellor.
Williams lands with a hook. Chancellor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chancellor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chancellor circles away.
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chancellor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Chancellor ducks down to avoid it.
Chancellor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chancellor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chancellor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chancellor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Chancellor moved out of range.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Chancellor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Iron Chancellor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Williams.
Chancellor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters with an inside leg kick.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chancellor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chancellor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chancellor throws out a leg kick but Williams moves out of range and Chancellor only half commits.
Chancellor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Chancellor down.
Chancellor checks a low kick from Williams.
Chancellor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chancellor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Williams tenderised Chancellor's leg. Chancellor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams tried to score with a low kick but Chancellor checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chancellor.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chancellor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chancellor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chancellor.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chancellor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chancellor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chancellor misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chancellor scores with a jab.
Chancellor throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams checks a leg kick nicely.
Chancellor slips a jab from Williams.
Chancellor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Chancellor.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chancellor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chancellor did well to prevent Williams getting side control.
Well, if Williams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Williams really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chancellor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab from Chancellor.
Williams cracks Chancellor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams tries a low kick but Chancellor avoids it.
Chancellor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chancellor controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Austin Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancellor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is in close to Chancellor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chancellor's head.
Williams works over Chancellor with some ground and pound from guard.
Williams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chancellor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Williams has Chancellor in his guard.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Chancellor is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Iron Chancellor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chancellor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Chancellor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chancellor misses with a wild body shot.
Chancellor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Williams with a nice cross.
Williams with a nice cross.
Chancellor wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
Chancellor misses with the combination.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chancellor lands a head shot.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chancellor.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Williams throws a low kick but Chancellor moves out of range easily.
Chancellor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chancellor tries to sprawl but Williams drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Williams slows the pace down in half guard.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Williams dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chancellor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chancellor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Williams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Williams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chancellor moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Chancellor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Williams cracks the inside of Chancellor's front leg.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chancellor.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Chancellor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chancellor moves away.
Chancellor motions for Williams to come forward. Chancellor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chancellor misses with a low kick.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Chancellor throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chancellor blocks a jab.
Chancellor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chancellor blocks the body kick.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Chancellor throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a low kick, right behind Chancellor 's knee.
Williams thuds his right hand into Chancellor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chancellor gets caught napping as Williams dives in and scores a takedown. Chancellor manages to retain guard.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancellor is retaining full guard.
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chancellor working a defensive guard here.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick by Williams misses
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams throws a leg kick
and Chancellor counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chancellor checks a leg kick.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Chancellor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Chancellor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chancellor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chancellor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chancellor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chancellor just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Chancellor misses its intended target.
Chancellor fails to land with a series of punches.
Iron Chancellor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Chancellor thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Chancellor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chancellor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams thuds a left hand into Chancellor's body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Williams - that will leave a mark!
Chancellor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chancellor scrambles back to his feet.
Chancellor misses with a few strikes there.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chancellor moves away.
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Williams has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Austin Williams wasn't active enough on the ground.
Williams throws a body punch but Chancellor moves out of range.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Williams! Austin Williams retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Austin Williams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pay Attention (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilkka Kanerva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanerva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sultans of Swing kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pay Attention could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ilkka Kanerva's chin.
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291 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pay Attention!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ilkka Kanerva!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Attention.
It looks like Ilkka Kanerva has been cut.
Kanerva throws a wild body kick that Attention sees coming a mile off.
Attention connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kanerva. Kanerva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kanerva doesn't manage to clinch there - Attention circles away.
The fighters circling - Attention throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanerva throws a right hand that misses
and Attention counters with a crisp one two that drops Kanerva! Attention thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kanerva to his feet! Kanerva is in big trouble!
Kanerva is rocked!
Attention is stalking Kanerva. Kanerva circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Attention, and it's lights out! Kanerva really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pay Attention!
A very excited looking Pay Attention made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mayhem's choice of entrance music: Bullet With A Name by Nonpoint. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcos Duarte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duarte.
Duarte slips a jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a leg kick but Duarte moved away.
Horrible takedown by Duarte or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayhem which made him look bad.
Mayhem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayhem throws a hook but Duarte avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Mayhem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayhem swings for the body but Duarte moves out of range.
Mayhem blocks a head kick by Duarte.
Mayhem will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Duarte swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayhem.
Duarte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Duarte looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte tries to clinch there but Mayhem circles away.
Duarte throws a lazy right hand but Mayhem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duarte. Mayhem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duarte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mayhem gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mayhem misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Mayhem.
Mayhem attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Mayhem misses.
Duarte slips a straight right by Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a leg kick but Duarte moved away.
Mayhem moves into range and connects with a jab.
Duarte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mayhem misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem throws a leg kick that is checked
and Duarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Mayhem misses
and Mayhem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duarte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duarte avoids the body shot from Mayhem.
Mayhem has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Duarte.
Mayhem throws out a loose jab but Duarte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayhem throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Duarte throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mayhem tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Duarte is in Mayhem's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mayhem keeping moving, preventing Duarte from controlling successfully.
Duarte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duarte lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte is pushing down on Mayhem's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mayhem is fighting to maintain full guard but Duarte has managed to sneak the leg through.
Duarte prevents Mayhem from improving his position.
Mayhem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duarte is working away from the top position though.
Duarte trying to control from Mayhem's half guard. Mayhem has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Duarte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem keeping moving, preventing Duarte from controlling successfully.
Duarte connects with a couple of short punches.
Duarte working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duarte drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mayhem looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mayhem looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mayhem!
Duarte is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duarte wants to control but Mayhem postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Duarte dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Duarte shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Duarte 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.
Duarte seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem blocking the ground and pound attempt from Duarte.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duarte is working for a submission of some sort.
Duarte is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Duarte controlling the action here.
Duarte not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem is not content to let Duarte control the position.
Mayhem manages to get to full guard.
Duarte trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayhem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duarte has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duarte accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Duarte trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayhem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Marcos Duarte just wasn't active enough.
Mayhem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duarte moves in looking to clinch but Mayhem pushes him off.
Mayhem with a nice cross.
Mayhem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mayhem attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
John Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duarte fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mayhem avoids it really well and circles away.
John Mayhem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Duarte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Duarte finds it's way through Mayhem's defenses.
Mayhem wants to clinch up but Duarte keeps it at a distance.
Mayhem thuds a left hand into Duarte's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duarte ducks under a wild hook from Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a front kick aimed at Duarte's knee but Duarte avoids it well.
Duarte scores with a jab.
Duarte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a solid leg kick but Duarte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mayhem.
Duarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayhem tries a low kick but Duarte avoids it.
Duarte decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Duarte is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mayhem is just riding it out for now. Duarte eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Duarte dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mayhem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duarte.
Mayhem doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duarte scores with a decent looking hook.
Duarte throws a shot to the body.
Mayhem swings widly with a right hand
and Duarte counters with a left to the body.
A low kick from Mayhem is predictable there
and Duarte counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Duarte postures up.
Duarte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayhem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mayhem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mayhem is on top in guard.
Mayhem trying to control but Duarte is working from the bottom.
Duarte wants to sweep here but Mayhem controlling him for the moment.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Duarte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Duarte trying to keep a closed guard but Mayhem is proving a slippery customer.
Mayhem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duarte is keeping the position for now.
Duarte looking for a sweep. Not yet Duarte, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Mayhem.
Duarte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mayhem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duarte.
Mayhem throws a jab when Duarte was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mayhem to the mat! Mayhem manages to get full guard.
Mayhem has Duarte pulled in close to control his posture.
Duarte wants to pass the guard but Mayhem is keeping the position.
Mayhem has control of Duarte's left arm, preventing Duarte from doing any damage.
Duarte throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mayhem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mayhem keeping full guard, as Duarte tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Duarte wants to control from the top but Mayhem keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mayhem drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mayhem lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Duarte misses the target.
Mayhem gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Duarte.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayhem connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duarte. Duarte circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Mayhem misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayhem displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mayhem is looking to slow Duarte down with leg kicks.
Mayhem throws a leg kick
and Duarte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Marcos Duarte did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Duarte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Duarte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mayhem scores with a punch to the head.
Mayhem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayhem walks into a jab.
Duarte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mayhem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duarte jabs at Mayhem's body.
Mayhem leaves Duarte with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mayhem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duarte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duarte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mayhem fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duarte on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte slips under a jab from Mayhem.
A punch lands to the side of Duarte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Duarte shoots in for a takedown but Mayhem shows good takedown defense.
Mayhem bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duarte's head.
A good leg kick by Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a hook
and Duarte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mayhem walks into a stiff left hand from Duarte.
Duarte misses the shot to the body.
Mayhem lands a leg kick that knocks Duarte off balance momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mayhem lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Duarte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duarte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Duarte misses with a hook. Mayhem ducked under it nicely.
Duarte lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Mayhem lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duarte doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayhem.
Mayhem thuds a left hand into Duarte's body.
Mayhem tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Duarte is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Mayhem misses its intended target.
Duarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mayhem is looking to clinch.
Duarte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duarte.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Duarte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duarte fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Duarte takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mayhem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duarte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mayhem throws a jab but it's blocked by Duarte.
Duarte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mayhem 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.
Mayhem missing with a left hand there. Duarte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duarte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mayhem takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Duarte misses with a hook.
Mayhem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mayhem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayhem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem misses with a looping left.
Duarte misses with an uppercut.
Duarte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mayhem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duarte cracks the inside of Mayhem's front leg.
Mayhem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duarte.
Mayhem throws a looping overhand right but Duarte ducks down to avoid it.
Mayhem scores with a punch to the head.
Duarte scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mayhem scores with a nice strike.
Duarte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mayhem slips a jab from Duarte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Mayhem dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mayhem misses with a hook.
Duarte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mayhem ducks under a wild hook from Duarte.
Mayhem walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duarte checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mayhem staying out of range there.
Mayhem smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Duarte walks into a straight right hand from Mayhem.
An inside leg kick lands from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a leg kick.
Duarte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Duarte takes a swing at Mayhem's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Mayhem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayhem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duarte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem throws an off balance right hand
enabling Duarte to counter with a crisp jab.
Duarte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayhem was well out of range. Poor timing from Duarte.
Duarte throws a jab when Mayhem was well out of range.
Mayhem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duarte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Duarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mayhem forces Duarte back against the cage and clinches.
Duarte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duarte wants to take the fight to the mat but Mayhem manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Mayhem.
Duarte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duarte keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mayhem's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Mayhem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duarte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayhem is trying to force a seperation but Duarte has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mayhem.
Mayhem is looking to break free of the clinch but Duarte has double underhooks.
Duarte pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mayhem landing knees to the head.
Duarte is rocked!
It looks like Marcos Duarte has been cut.
Duarte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayhem misses with a punch to the body.
Duarte avoiding damage.
Mayhem swings wildly with an uppercut but Duarte uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem lands a nice elbow.
Duarte throws a head punch that misses.
Mayhem can't find room to land a body shot as Duarte controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mayhem wants to break free but Duarte has control.
Duarte blocks an elbow strike from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with the head strike.
Duarte looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mayhem wants to break free but Duarte has control.
Mayhem has a couple of punches blocked by Duarte.
Duarte wants a takedown but no success here.
Duarte lands a left hand.
Mayhem can't find room to land a body shot as Duarte controls the action.
Duarte trying to control the position but instead, Mayhem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Duarte into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mayhem.
John Mayhem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duarte is stalling here.
Mayhem swings wildly with an uppercut but Duarte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duarte is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mayhem is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Duarte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duarte trying to control the position but instead, Mayhem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Duarte into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Duarte.
Mayhem is looking to break free of the clinch but Duarte has double underhooks.
Mayhem breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mayhem, right into the meat.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayhem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duarte manages to avoid it.
John Mayhem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duarte closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mayhem's guard.
Marcos Duarte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayhem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Mayhem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Duarte has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Duarte!
Marcos Duarte retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcos Duarte thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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