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SFC 20: Fernandez vs Jeremy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agam Levi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Agam Levi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Carter!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Levi as he jumps to the side.
Levi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carter is fending him off so far but Levi persists. Nope, Carter circles away and we're back to standing.
Levi is looking to clinch.
Levi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carter.
Levi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carter shoots in looking for a takedown but Levi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Agam Levi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Carter.
Carter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Justin Carter has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levi misses with a takedown attempt - Carter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Carter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Levi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Levi.
Levi has a takedown stuffed.
Carter misses with a lunging right hand
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter gets tackled into the cage by Levi. Levi maintains the clinch.
Carter tries to break free but Levi pushes him back against the cage.
Carter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Levi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Levi clinches.
Levi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Levi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carter looks winded!
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter dives in and grabs Levi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Levi pushes down on Carter's head and hops out.
Levi pushes Carter up against the cage in a clinch.
Levi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carter or not.
Levi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Levi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Levi.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Levi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Carter, up you get!
Levi tries for a takedown but Carter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Levi moves into the clinch successfully.
Carter should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Levi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Carter regains guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levi is looking to stand up but Carter won't let him.
Levi throws a big elbow that misses.
Levi wants to get up but he can't break Carter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Levi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Levi scoring with some ground and pound.
Levi with a nice head shot there.
Levi stands up from Carter's guard - Levi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Levi drives through with a takedown into Carter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Levi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Levi throws an elbow that misses. Carter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Levi's guard. Nice move by Carter!
Levi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Carter dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter decides to stand back up.
Justin Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Levi counters with a right hand to the body.
Levi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Carter is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Levi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Levi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Levi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agam Levi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Carter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Levi has managed to clinch.
Levi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carter stops a takedown attempt from Levi.
Carter is pressed up against the cage. Levi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carter down to the mat. Carter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Levi gets the takedown into side control.
Levi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Carter is avoiding damage well.
Carter wants to control but Levi postures up.
Levi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Carter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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!
Levi working away.
Levi tries to score with some ground and pound. Carter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Levi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Carter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Levi lands a few punches from side control.
Levi working the ground and pound from side control.
Carter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Levi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Levi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Levi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Levi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Carter down.
Levi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Carter some visible discomfort.
Levi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Levi in side control, throwing shots but Carter defends.
Levi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Levi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Levi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Levi working the ground and pound from side control.
Levi tries for a kimura but Carter is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Levi is putting a hurting on Carter here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levi cracks Carter with a big elbow.
Levi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Carter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Carter is trying to improve his position.
Agam Levi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Levi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Levi is putting a hurting on Carter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Carter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Levi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carter to see if he's OK.
Levi stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Levi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carter tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Levi is in Carter's guard.
Levi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carter can do to turn this around?
Levi lands a couple of elbows.
Levi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Levi works over Carter with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Levi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Levi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Levi with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agam Levi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Carter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Levi stalks Carter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carter's face. Carter staggers backwards, shaken.
Levi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carter with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Levi counter with a right hand.
Levi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carter swats away the attempt to clinch by Levi.
Carter forces Levi back against the cage and clinches.
Carter is trying to pull guard but Levi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Carter tries to break the clinch but Levi is controlling the position.
Levi blocks an elbow strike.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Levi is leaning against Carter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Levi wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Levi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Carter is trying to maintain the position but Levi is very close to passing his half guard.
Carter regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Levi.
Levi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carter's guard.
Carter wants to get back to full guard.
Levi working over Carter with some ground and pound. Carter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Levi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Levi drops an elbow to the side of Carter's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Levi lands strikes from half guard.
Levi tries to pass to full mount but Carter defends it.
Levi throwing shots but Carter is blocking nicely.
Carter taking some punishment here, with Levi in his half guard.
Levi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Levi there.
Nice strikes from Levi there.
Levi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Levi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Levi drops an elbow to the side of Carter's head.
Ground and pound from Levi.
Levi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Levi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Levi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Levi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Levi is thwarting Carter's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Levi lands a nice short elbow.
Levi working Carter over with strikes.
Levi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Levi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Levi working the head and body with strikes.
Levi throwing shots but Carter is blocking nicely.
Levi working the head and body with strikes.
Levi throwing shots but Carter is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levi throwing shots but Carter is blocking nicely.
Carter gets back to full guard.
Justin Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Agam Levi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Levi landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Agam Levi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Levi 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agam Levi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Sloan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Sloan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sloan's half guard.
Sloan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Martinez is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sloan still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sloan has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Martinez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sloan is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martinez is trying to get back to full guard.
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sloan pulls his head out easily.
Sloan wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.
Martinez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Martinez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sloan has his hands clasped together but Martinez extends an breaks Sloan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Martinez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Martinez!
Johnny Martinez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerry Costello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dr. Dre- What's the Difference Between Me and You. Costello has chosen Bad boys as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gerry Costello!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costello takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Costello swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Costello slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Gerry Costello has been cut.
Costello blocks an uppercut.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Costello is blocking nicely.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Costello jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Costello tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Costello.
Mack Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Costello.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Costello in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Costello takes an elbow to the forehead.
Costello looks winded!
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson pushes Costello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson working Costello over with knees to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Costello shrugs off.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Costello is rocked!
Jackson has Costello tight in a Thai clinch... and there's a huge knee which drops Costello to the floor. He's out cold!! I hope he's still got all his teeth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Mack Jackson!
Mack Jackson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Sasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Townsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Sasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Townsley!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Townsley or perhaps it was just good defense by Sasi which made him look bad.
Townsley moves into range and clinches up with Sasi.
Townsley breaks the clinch.
Townsley forces Sasi back against the cage and clinches.
Sasi is trying to maintain a safe position but Townsley gets an underhook and turns Sasi into the cage.
Sasi tries to score a body lock takedown but Townsley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sasi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Townsley's efforts to push away.
Sasi is trying to maintain a safe position but Townsley gets an underhook and turns Sasi into the cage.
Sasi has Townsley pressed against the cage, preventing Townsley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sasi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Townsley is keeping busy.
Sasi is looking for a takedown.
Knees to the body from Townsley.
Townsley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sasi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Townsley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sasi pinned against the cage. Sasi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Junior Sasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Townsley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Townsley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sasi swivels and escapes.
Townsley moves into the clinch successfully.
Sasi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Townsley is keeping busy.
Sasi tries to score a body lock takedown but Townsley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Townsley is trying to pull guard but Sasi has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Townsley scores with a shoulder strike.
Townsley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sasi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Townsley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Townsley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Townsley gets underhooks to prevent Sasi's takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Townsley breaks the clinch.
Townsley rushes Sasi and presses him up against the cage.
Sasi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Townsley connects with a knee to the head.
Townsley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sasi.
Townsley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sasi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sasi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Townsley prevents it.
Sasi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Townsley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sasi is breathing heavily.
Townsley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Townsley trying to keep a closed guard but Sasi is proving a slippery customer.
Sasi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sasi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Townsley has momentary wrist control but Sasi slips an elbow through the middle.
Sasi throws a big elbow that misses.
Sasi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Townsley's head.
Sasi stands up and waves to Townsley to follow him.
Townsley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sasi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Townsley's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sasi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sasi stands up and waves to Townsley to follow him.
Townsley dives in and grabs Sasi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sasi pushes down on Townsley's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Townsley gets a clinch.
Townsley stops a takedown attempt from Sasi.
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 Junior Sasi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Townsley fails with a takedown attempt.
Townsley shoots in looking for a takedown but Sasi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Townsley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ben Townsley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sasi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sasi wants it to stay on the feet.
Junior Sasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Townsley.
Townsley looks for a takedown but Sasi sprawls well.
Sasi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Townsley darts in and clinches Sasi up against the cage.
Sasi wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sasi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Townsley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Townsley throws a wild body kick that Sasi sees coming a mile off.
Townsley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sasi's waist but Sasi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Townsley off to one side.
Townsley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sasi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Townsley somewhat.
Townsley is breathing heavily.
Townsley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Townsley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Townsley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sasi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sasi.
Sasi stands up from Townsley's guard - Sasi perhaps looking for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Townsley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sasi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sasi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sasi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sasi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasi lands a couple of elbows.
Sasi distracts Townsley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sasi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sasi lands a couple of digs.
Sasi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sasi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sasi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Townsley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sasi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sasi stands up over Townsley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sasi working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Townsley is working an open guard so Sasi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ben Townsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Townsley.
Townsley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sasi, pushing him back against the cage.
Sasi is trying to maintain a safe position but Townsley gets an underhook and turns Sasi into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Townsley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sasi wants to stall.
Townsley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ben Townsley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sasi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Townsley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sasi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Townsley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sasi trying to stall but Townsley improves his position.
Sasi goes for a takedown attempt but Townsley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Townsley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sasi's waist but Sasi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Townsley off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Sasi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Townsley looks for a takedown but Sasi sprawls well.
Sasi slaps away a takedown attempt from Townsley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Townsley shoots in and drives through. Sasi sprawls well.
Junior Sasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Townsley.
Townsley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sasi has Townsley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Townsley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sasi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Townsley prevents it.
Sasi wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Townsley stops a takedown attempt from Sasi.
Townsley has Sasi pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Townsley can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sasi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Townsley after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Townsley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sasi is trying to stall.
Townsley gets underhooks to prevent Sasi's takedown attempt.
Townsley is pressed up against the cage. Sasi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Townsley down to the mat. Townsley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Townsley fails to land the takedown.
Townsley rushes Sasi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Townsley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sasi up against the cage.
Townsley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sasi wants a takedown.
Sasi looking to slow down the pace here.
Townsley controlling the action here for a moment.
Sasi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Townsley pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Townsley fails with a takedown attempt.
Townsley looks to land a body kick but Sasi moved away.
Townsley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sasi tries to keep at a distance but Townsley has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Townsley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sasi is defending well.
Sasi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Townsley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sasi looking to slow down the pace here.
Townsley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Townsley is pressed up against the cage. Sasi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Townsley down to the mat. Townsley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Townsley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Townsley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sasi backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Townsley takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Townsley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sasi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Junior Sasi!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edit Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Martinez looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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18
130 lbs
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130 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edit Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Martinez misses.
Martinez lands the left hand.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martinez.
Martinez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martinez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Martinez's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez looks winded!
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson pushes down on Martinez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Johnson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Martinez to stand up.
Martinez looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Edit Johnson.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Martinez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Martinez's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson passes Martinez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Martinez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Edit Johnson!
An out of breath Edit Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Simanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathias Simanov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tim Monsoon's chin.
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280 lbs
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276 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mathias Simanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Monsoon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsoon misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monsoon. Simanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monsoon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monsoon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monsoon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Mathias Simanov has been cut.
Monsoon throws a chopping leg kick but Simanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Monsoon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simanov counters with a left and a right that stings Monsoon.
Tim Monsoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon throws a poor cross that misses
and Simanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Monsoon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simanov fails to land the takedown.
Monsoon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monsoon misses with a right hand
so Simanov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Simanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Monsoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simanov postures up and lands a big shot to Monsoon's brow.
Simanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Monsoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monsoon controlling Simanov's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Monsoon is retaining full guard.
Simanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Monsoon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simanov being controlled here momentarily.
Simanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simanov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Monsoon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simanov, into his guard.
Simanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simanov has his feet on Monsoon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Monsoon misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Simanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mathias Simanov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Monsoon throws a poor cross that misses
and Simanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Monsoon won't be happy with that.
Simanov is looking to take a break and control but Monsoon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simanov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simanov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Monsoon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simanov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Monsoon, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simanov trying to control the position but Monsoon is working away.
Simanov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Monsoon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Monsoon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Simanov.
Monsoon is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Monsoon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simanov is looking to escape.
Simanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Monsoon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tim Monsoon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Good standup being displayed there by Monsoon as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simanov blocks a leg kick.
Monsoon throws a jab but it's blocked by Simanov.
Simanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monsoon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Monsoon throws a jab but it's blocked by Simanov.
Simanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Monsoon loads up on a big right hand but Simanov slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monsoon is fending him off so far but Simanov persists. Nope, Monsoon circles away and we're back to standing.
Donk. Monsoon catches Simanov right on the button with a cross.
Monsoon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monsoon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monsoon dips to his left and cracks Simanov with an uppercut!
Mathias Simanov's cut is getting worse.
Monsoon stuffs the takedown attempt from Simanov. Simanov gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Monsoon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mathias Simanov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Monsoon looks to land a left hand but Simanov moved out of range nicely.
Mathias Simanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monsoon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tim Monsoon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monsoon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Monsoon.
Simanov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Monsoon misses with a hook
letting Simanov counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Monsoon misses.
Monsoon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Monsoon throws a lazy uppercut
and Simanov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Simanov.
Simanov throws a strike but Monsoon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monsoon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monsoon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Monsoon landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Simanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Monsoon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tim Monsoon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Monsoon scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon misses with a lunging right hand
and Simanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Simanov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Monsoon still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Monsoon has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The referee asks Monsoon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Monsoon prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon wants to stand but Simanov has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Monsoon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tim Monsoon.
Monsoon with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Monsoon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Monsoon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Monsoon!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tim Monsoon made sure he mentioned Violent By Design, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Perrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leben kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Skrillex - Kyoto. Chris Leben has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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33
280 lbs
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28
280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Leben!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Perrier!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perrier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leben tries a head kick but it misses.
Leben showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perrier.
Perrier scores with a shot to the body.
Leben walks into a jab.
Perrier works Leben's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leben misses with a double jab.
Perrier tests Leben's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Chris Leben has been cut.
Leben is breathing heavily.
Perrier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leben moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Perrier lands a big right hand that sends Leben crashing to the mat! Perrier stays standing though and waves Leben back to his feet!
Leben is rocked!
Leben throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Leben is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Perrier cracks Leben's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Leben slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Perrier can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kurt Perrier!
Kurt Perrier is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Kurt Perrier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felipe LeBron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBron's entrance music is Cassidy-I'm A Hustla. A fine choice. Reed has chosen Motörhead - Bomber as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
185 lbs
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24
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Felipe LeBron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Reed!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Reed.
LeBron takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed takes one to the side of the head.
That kick from Reed tenderised LeBron's leg. LeBron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab by Reed.
Reed looks to land a right hand but LeBron moved out of range.
LeBron sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reed throws a head kick but LeBron moves out of range.
LeBron shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reed manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
LeBron loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBron wants to stand but Reed is controlling his posture from full guard.
Reed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with LeBron. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
LeBron might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBron throws an elbow that misses. Reed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in LeBron's guard. Nice move by Reed!
LeBron is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
LeBron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LeBron tries to get out of the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reed thumps LeBron with a low kick.
LeBron on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reed. Reed obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Reed does no damage.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Jake Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBron takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Reed takes a swing at LeBron's ribcage but misses.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBron keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reed checks a leg kick.
Reed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reed throws a body punch but LeBron moves out of range.
Reed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reed slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. LeBron darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Reed tenderised LeBron's leg. LeBron is trying to keep his angry face on.
LeBron shoots for a double leg takedown but Reed sprawls well. He's pushed LeBron's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
LeBron scores with a jab. Reed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reed scores with a kick to the body.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBron is just out of range.
LeBron stalks Reed and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reed's face. Reed staggers backwards, shaken.
LeBron takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but LeBron checks it well.
LeBron chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reed can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Reed.
A punch combination from LeBron misses.
Reed slaps away a takedown attempt from LeBron, before circling back to the center of the mat.
LeBron fails to land with a series of punches.
LeBron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reed is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LeBron is defending well for now.
Reed wants to get back to striking at distance but LeBron won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Reed dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
LeBron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reed.
Reed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LeBron. That did some damage!
LeBron swinging wildly here.
Reed thuds his shin into the meat of LeBron's side.
LeBron takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reed throws a head kick that half lands.
Reed jabs at LeBron's body.
Reed throws a head kick but LeBron moves out of range.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeBron takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed takes a swing at LeBron's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed swats away the attempt to clinch by LeBron.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and LeBron moves out of range easily.
LeBron has managed to clinch.
LeBron wants a takedown but no success here.
A bit of stalling here from Reed.
LeBron wants a takedown.
LeBron has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe LeBron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBron is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
LeBron tries for a takedown. No joy.
LeBron has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reed after a bit of a struggle.
LeBron tries for a takedown but Reed manages to get underhooks.
Reed breaks the clinch.
LeBron stalks Reed and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reed's face. Reed staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice defenses there by Reed.
Reed scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Reed.
LeBron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBron defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
LeBron blocks the body kick.
Reed tries a low kick but LeBron avoids it.
Reed thows a body kick. LeBron tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LeBron.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reed, right into the meat.
Jake Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Felipe LeBron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeBron misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBron scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
LeBron throws a series of punches but Reed avoids them all with ease.
Reed misses with a hook. LeBron ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Reed.
LeBron slips a jab and a cross from Reed.
LeBron catches Reed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
LeBron shoots in but no luck this time.
LeBron blocks a head kick by Reed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jake Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. LeBron does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
LeBron shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reed sprawls well. Reed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. LeBron gets slowly back to his feet.
Reed tries to land a front kick but LeBron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Felipe LeBron has been cut.
LeBron throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reed misses with a shot to the body
enabling LeBron to counter with a crisp jab.
LeBron sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reed lunges at LeBron with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by LeBron's hand.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBron moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBron instigates a clinch.
LeBron goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reed prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBron shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reed as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe LeBron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LeBron on the side of the head.
LeBron connects with a right hand. Reed shakes it off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reed.
Reed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reed throws a hook but LeBron avoids it easily.
Reed misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBron catches Reed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by LeBron.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed lands a brutal head kick. LeBron looks out on his feet and Reed throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jake Reed!
Jake Reed managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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145 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Norris tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gavin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Norris. Beautiful body shot.
Norris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Gavin keeps the fight on the outside.
Gavin lands a really nice looking cross but Norris seems unphased.
Norris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gavin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gavin avoids the body shot from Norris.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gavin connects with a jab.
Gavin connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Norris lands with an uppercut that bounces Gavin off the cage and back into range.
Gavin connects with a nice looking jab.
Gavin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Norris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Gavin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Gavin.
Gavin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norris's sensitive parts.
Chuck Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin jabs at Norris's body.
Norris misses with a shot to the body
and Gavin counters with an outside leg kick.
Gavin lands with a good body shot.
Gavin works the jab nicely.
Gavin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norris.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Norris off balance momentarily.
Gavin with a jab.
Gavin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norris's calf.
Norris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gavin.
Gavin moves out of range as Norris strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Gavin.
Gavin works Norris's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin lands a nice hook to Norris's body. Norris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Norris throws a right hand that misses
and Gavin counters with a nice uppercut.
Norris is rocked!
Norris is breathing heavily.
Gavin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh Norris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Norris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gavin darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Norris's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Gavin before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Gavin!
Our winner, Tommy Gavin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Jeremy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez's entrance music is Yakety Sax. A fine choice. Jason Fernandez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Fernandez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Jeremy!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeremy misses with a left hand
and Fernandez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jeremy tries to kick Fernandez off but Fernandez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fernandez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fernandez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fernandez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jeremy defending well though.
Fernandez is looking for a kimura here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeremy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fernandez.
Fernandez passes to side control.
Fernandez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fernandez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jeremy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fernandez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fernandez working the head with strikes.
Fernandez working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeremy is not content to let Fernandez control the position.
The strikes coming from Fernandez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fernandez scoring with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandez controls the position from side control.
Fernandez working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez looks up at the clock and then as Jeremy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fernandez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jeremy keeps working.
Fernandez lands a nice forearm strike.
Fernandez cracks Jeremy with a big elbow.
The ground and pound from Fernandez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fernandez lands a few punches from side control.
Fernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Fernandez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jeremy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fernandez tries to score with some ground and pound. Jeremy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jeremy is trying to get back to his feet.
Fernandez lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jeremy is trying to escape the position but Fernandez is controlling the position.
Fernandez working the body and head with strikes.
Fernandez 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.
Jeremy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jeremy dodges the ground and pound from Fernandez.
Fernandez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Check out the look on Fernandez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fernandez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jeremy looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandez works to advance to full mount. Jeremy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
BOOM! Fernandez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jeremy is rocked!
Fernandez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jeremy's face.
Jeremy is still in real trouble! Can Fernandez finish him?
Fernandez unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Jeremy wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Fernandez celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Fernandez!
Jason Fernandez retains his welterweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jason Fernandez made sure he mentioned Sydney BEAST Clothing , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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