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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Andres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Gaselovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyoto Andres is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Andres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mirko Gaselovic!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaselovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andres as he avoids it easily.
Andres looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Andres tries a head kick but it misses.
Andres moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Andres shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaselovic pinned against the cage. Gaselovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andres changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gaselovic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ground and pound from Andres seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Andres prevents Gaselovic from escaping the position.
Andres tries to get to his feet but Gaselovic is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Andres in his guard.
Gaselovic is trying to control the position but Andres postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaselovic wants to get back to his feet but Andres is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Andres leaves Gaselovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andres tries to keep at a distance but Gaselovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andres gets underhooks to prevent Gaselovic's takedown attempt.
Lyoto Andres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Gaselovic.
Andres is pressed up against the cage. Gaselovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andres down to the mat. Andres avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gaselovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andres.
Andres circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andres avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gaselovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Andres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andres throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gaselovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Andres finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gaselovic is trying to control the position but Andres postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andres drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gaselovic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gaselovic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gaselovic!
Andres is looking for a sweep.
Andres takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
What's Andres going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gaselovic throws an elbow but Andres slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andres bucks up and tries to throw Gaselovic off but instead Gaselovic has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaselovic doesn't have the hooks in and Andres manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Andres dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gaselovic tries to keep at a distance but Andres has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gaselovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andres smiles and moves away.
Gaselovic is looking to clinch.
Gaselovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andres holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gaselovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Andres's defenses.
Andres jumps guard.
Andres looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gaselovic passes into half guard.
Andres is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaselovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andres defending well though.
Andres missing with punches from the bottom.
Gaselovic blocks the strikes from Andres.
Gaselovic thows a huge punch but Andres dodges it nicely.
Gaselovic winds up and cracks Andres with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Andres on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andres tries to get out of the position.
Gaselovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andres trying to get back to full guard but Gaselovic takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Andres is looking to improve his position but Gaselovic isn't that keen on the idea.
Andres squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Andres regains half guard.
Andres avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gaselovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andres is looking to improve his position.
Andres is staying active underneath Gaselovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andres wants to get back to full guard.
Andres wants to control but Gaselovic passes into side.
Andres throws Gaselovic to one side and escapes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
No joy there for Andres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andres looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andres drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gaselovic tries to strike from the bottom.
Gaselovic being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andres postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Andres dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Andres throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gaselovic's waist but Gaselovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andres off to one side.
Gaselovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gaselovic shoots and misses
and Andres counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gaselovic controls Andres momentarily but Andres frees himself.
Andres is looking to advance position but Gaselovic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Andres is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gaselovic prevents Andres from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaselovic avoids the attempt from Andres to control.
Gaselovic working the ground and pound effectively.
Andres tries to lock up and control but Gaselovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andres is looking to improve his position but Gaselovic isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Andres wants to hold on but Gaselovic pushes him away.
Andres is looking to improve his position but Gaselovic isn't that keen on the idea.
Gaselovic jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Andres is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Andres and Gaselovic has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gaselovic landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaselovic is chipping away with strikes.
Andres is pushing Gaselovic's head away, looking to escape. Gaselovic manages to hold on to the position though.
Andres wants to get back to his feet but Gaselovic is dominant here and he's now got Andres's back!
Gaselovic missing with strikes from the back.
Gaselovic is hanging on to Andres's back as he tries to escape.
Gaselovic doesn't have the hooks in and Andres manages to turn into his guard.
Andres with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gaselovic wants to stand and escape but Andres is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Gaselovic. No joy for Andres on that attempt.
Andres scores with a kick to the midsection.
Andres drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Andres is trying to ground and pound but Gaselovic uses the momentary lack of control by Andres to regain half guard.
Mirko Gaselovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andres thows a huge punch but Gaselovic dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Andres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andres 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Andres!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fusion Weapon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weapon's entrance music is Run This Town Tonight. A fine choice. The key to victory for Fusion Weapon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fusion Weapon!
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, Johnny Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Weapon's half guard.
Bravo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Weapon is trying to stand up here but Bravo is controlling him well.
Bravo trying to control the pace.
Weapon looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Bravo 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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Johnny Bravo just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Weapon looks to land a combination but Bravo avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
No joy there for Weapon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weapon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weapon rushes Bravo and presses him up against the cage.
Bravo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weapon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Weapon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Weapon misses with a wild combination.
Weapon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Weapon misses.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Weapon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Weapon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Weapon.
Weapon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weapon closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weapon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weapon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Weapon moves into the clinch.
Weapon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Weapon.
A nice combination there by Weapon.
Weapon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weapon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weapon rushes Bravo and presses him up against the cage.
Bravo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Weapon is trying to keep an underhook but Bravo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bravo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Weapon wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bravo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Weapon throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease.
Weapon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weapon lands with a nice combination. Bravo backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Weapon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Weapon both land. Nice combination.
Bravo slips a jab and a cross from Weapon.
Weapon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weapon throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weapon clinches.
Bravo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weapon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Weapon takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weapon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bravo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weapon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Weapon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fusion Weapon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weapon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bravo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Weapon trying to remain calm as Bravo controls from the top position.
Weapon is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Weapon is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo controls the position.
Weapon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bravo controls the position.
Bravo is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Johnny Bravo just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Weapon closes the distance and clinches.
Weapon manages to break the clinch.
Weapon feints and then cracks Bravo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bravo down.
Bravo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weapon.
Weapon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bravo.
Weapon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Weapon.
Danga de danga de dang - Weapon scores with a four punch combination!
Weapon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A good leg kick by Weapon.
Weapon scores with a three punch combo!
Weapon throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Weapon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weapon scores with a three punch combo!
Fusion Weapon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Weapon!
Bravo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Weapon.
Weapon is working the combinations to good effect here.
Weapon misses with a series of wild punches.
Fusion Weapon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weapon moves into the clinch successfully.
Weapon breaks from the clinch.
Weapon throws a one two combo.
Weapon leaves Bravo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fusion Weapon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bravo.
Weapon throws a one two combo.
Weapon lands with a nice combination. Bravo backs away looking to recover.
Good leg kick by Weapon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Weapon throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fusion Weapon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Weapon has Bravo up against the cage in a clinch.
Weapon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weapon's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Weapon duly obliges.
Bravo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Weapon's guard.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Weapon keeps moving.
Bravo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bravo looking to sit in guard and control but Weapon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Weapon stopping the sweep attempt from Bravo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo has a closed guard, preventing Weapon from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bravo looking for a sweep. Not yet Bravo, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weapon wants to get up but he can't break Bravo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Weapon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bravo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bravo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Bravo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bravo 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Bravo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo Sit Hirun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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220 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geronimo Sit Hirun !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Roman!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sit Hirun tries to avoid it but Roman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sit Hirun to the ground. Sit Hirun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sit Hirun moves into the clinch successfully.
Roman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sit Hirun prevents it.
Sit Hirun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roman shoots for a takedown but Sit Hirun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Geronimo Sit Hirun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Roman.
Roman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sit Hirun counters by clinching up.
Roman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sit Hirun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sit Hirun gets a clinch.
Sit Hirun really is a fat lump.
Roman looking for a takedown.
Roman tries to pull guard but Sit Hirun won't allow it.
Roman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Roman stops Sit Hirun from standing up.
Sit Hirun is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Roman jumps guard but Sit Hirun stands there with Roman around his waist. Roman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roman drags the fight down to the ground.
Sit Hirun lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Sit Hirun from controlling successfully.
Roman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roman looks gassed!
Sit Hirun wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman keeping full guard, as Sit Hirun tries to pass.
Sit Hirun has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roman is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sit Hirun chips away with some ground and pound.
Sit Hirun decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sit Hirun bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sit Hirun looks up at the clock and then as Roman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sit Hirun smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sit Hirun has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sit Hirun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sit Hirun lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Roman can't get the takedown.
Sit Hirun creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roman's defenses.
It looks like Ivan Roman has been cut.
Sit Hirun landing knees to the head.
Roman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sit Hirun gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sit Hirun is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sit Hirun connects with a knee to the head.
Roman tries to pull guard but Sit Hirun holds him up against the cage and eventually Roman drops back down to his feet.
Roman looking for a takedown.
Sit Hirun with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sit Hirun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roman tries to circle away but Sit Hirun has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sit Hirun .
Roman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sit Hirun avoids it.
Roman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sit Hirun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sit Hirun with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sit Hirun gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sit Hirun stands up out of the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sit Hirun gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roman stopping the sweep attempt from Sit Hirun .
Sit Hirun controls Roman momentarily but Roman frees himself.
Roman thows a big elbow that misses.
Roman working some strikes from top position.
Roman throws and elbow that misses. Sit Hirun uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roman's guard. Nice move by Sit Hirun !
Sit Hirun cracks Roman with a solid left hand.
Roman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sit Hirun gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sit Hirun counters with a left and a right that stings Roman.
Roman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roman 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sit Hirun 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sit Hirun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Roman has his foot on Sit Hirun 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sit Hirun works his way back into a safe position though.
Roman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sit Hirun stands up and waves to Roman to follow him.
Sit Hirun tries to close the distance and clinch but Roman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geronimo Sit Hirun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Roman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sit Hirun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sit Hirun doesn't manage to clinch there - Roman circles away.
Sit Hirun moves into range and clinches up with Roman.
Roman takes an elbow to the temple.
Sit Hirun gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Roman regains guard.
Sit Hirun preventing the sweep.
Roman looking for a guillotine here but Sit Hirun defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sit Hirun preventing the sweep.
Sit Hirun controlling from the top position.
Sit Hirun wants to stand but Roman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Roman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sit Hirun wants to get up but he can't break Roman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sit Hirun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sit Hirun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sit Hirun is posturing up here but Roman has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sit Hirun tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sit Hirun has to tap! Slick submission there by Roman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Roman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis has chosen Remedy by Cold as his entrance music. Jordan Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamie Lewis!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lewis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Lewis throws a combination that misses
and Jones finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lewis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones looks for a takedown but Lewis sprawls well.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Lewis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lewis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lewis thinking.
Lewis misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Lewis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lewis looks gassed!
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Lewis dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Lewis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lewis's calf.
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!
Jones lands a with a good body shot.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones scores with a one two! Lewis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lewis is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lewis sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lewis has eaten all the pies!
Jones controlling from mount.
Jones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lewis can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lewis looks a forlorn figure.
Jones forces the positional change into back control.
I would not like to be Lewis right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Lewis taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordan Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zach Hainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Gregor (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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165 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zach Hainer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Gregor!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gregor tries to clinch but Hainer moves out of range.
Gregor swinging wildly here.
Gregor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gregor tries to move into range but Hainer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hainer punishes Gregor's body with a nice straight punch.
Hainer throws a hook but Gregor blocks it.
Gregor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hainer. That did some damage!
Hainer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gregor manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gregor is defended easily by Hainer.
Hainer checks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hainer connects with a body shot.
Hainer misses with a hook.
Gregor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hainer.
Gregor slips a jab from Hainer.
Gregor misses with a two punch combination.
Hainer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gregor walks into a left hand.
Gregor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hainer cracks Gregor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hainer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gregor is rocked!
Hainer walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gregor drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hainer swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gregor's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zach Hainer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacen Dolcetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Shephard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Shephard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacen Dolcetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Shephard!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shephard stuffs the takedown.
Shephard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shephard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.
Dolcetti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shephard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dolcetti somewhat.
A combination from Shephard does no damage.
Dolcetti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacen Dolcetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dolcetti stuffs the takedown.
Shephard leaves Dolcetti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dolcetti throws a hook but Shephard blocks it.
A big right from Shephard misses.
Shephard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dolcetti. Dolcetti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shephard leaves Dolcetti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dolcetti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shephard but Shephard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dolcetti misses with a takedown
and Shephard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dolcetti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shephard lands with an overhand left.
Dolcetti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dolcetti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shephard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dolcetti is breathing heavily.
Shephard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shephard postures up in Dolcetti's guard and throws a big left but Dolcetti blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolcetti keeping moving, preventing Shephard from controlling successfully.
Shephard postures up in Dolcetti's guard and throws a big left but Dolcetti blocks it.
Dolcetti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shephard defends it easily.
Dolcetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shephard.
Dolcetti looking to control.
Shephard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Dolcetti or perhaps it was just good defense by Shephard which made him look bad.
Dolcetti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shephard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shephard trying to control but Dolcetti is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shephard throws a big right hand that misses.
Dolcetti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shephard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dolcetti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dolcetti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shephard manages to get himself to full guard.
Shephard pushes a forearm under Dolcetti's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dolcetti is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Shephard!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Legion of Doom Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21
183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Connor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Connor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.
Roberts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jake Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts shoots for a takedown but Connor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts misses with a double jab.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roberts looks to score with a jab to the body but Connor is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Roberts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Connor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Connor.
Connor keeps the fight on the outside.
Roberts moves away from the strike by Connor.
Connor keeps the fight on the outside.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Connor moves away.
Roberts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roberts lands in his opponent's guard.
Roberts distracts Connor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts prevents Connor from getting back to his feet.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
Connor keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Connor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor being controlled here, momentarily.
Connor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Connor is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Connor tries to clinch up but Roberts circles away and keeps his distance.
Connor slips a jab and a cross from Roberts.
Connor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roberts can pounce on him.
Connor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts throws a nice looking combination but Connor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roberts gets a takedown into half guard.
Roberts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Connor is trying to maintain the position but Roberts is very close to passing his half guard.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Connor is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Roberts dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Connor moves away.
A clash of legs there as Connor blocks the low kick.
Connor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Connor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Roberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Connor fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts shoots for a double leg takedown but Connor sprawls well. He's pushed Roberts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Connor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roberts shoots for a takedown but Connor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jake Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Roberts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jake Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Roberts thows a huge punch but Connor dodges it nicely.
Roberts is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Connor is just riding it out for now. Roberts eventually gives up the hold.
Connor trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roberts.
Roberts throwing shots but Connor is blocking nicely.
Connor manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Connor connects with a nice looking jab.
Roberts throws a shot from downtown. Connor moves away and avoids it.
Connor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Connor throws a right and a left that Roberts avoids nicely.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Connor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a combination
and Connor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Connor sprawls well. Connor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
Roberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Connor stuffs the takedown.
Roberts throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Connor misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roberts throws a looping overhand right but Connor ducks down to avoid it.
Roberts throws out a loose jab but Connor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connor throws a series of punches but Roberts avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Connor!
Connor avoids the body shot from Roberts.
Connor stuffs the takedown attempt from Roberts. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts closes the distance but Connor moves to the side
and Connor counters with a three punch combo that has Roberts backing up. Roberts nods at Connor to acknowledge the strikes.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Connor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Connor dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Connor lands a with a good body shot.
Roberts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Connor throws out the jab.
Roberts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Connor did well to prevent Roberts getting side control.
Roberts is keen to just control but Connor is a slippery customer.
Connor is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roberts.
Connor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roberts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Connor's head.
Roberts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roberts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Roberts thows a huge punch but Connor dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roberts in particular looking to stall.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Connor keeps working.
Roberts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roberts thows a huge punch but Connor dodges it nicely.
Connor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roberts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roberts loads up on a big right hand but Connor slips the punch.
Roberts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Connor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Connor swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts shoots in and drives through. Connor sprawls well.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Connor circles away.
Connor is looking to clinch.
Roberts misses with a few strikes there.
Roberts misses with a shot to the body
and Connor counters with a three punch combo that has Roberts backing up. Roberts nods at Connor to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Connor darts in and clinches Roberts up against the cage.
Roberts wants to break free but Connor has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Roberts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Connor has Roberts pressed against the cage, preventing Roberts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Connor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts tries to clinch up.
Connor lands a with a good body shot.
No luck for Roberts with that takedown attempt.
Jake Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.
Roberts checks a leg kick.
Roberts moves out of range as Connor throws a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Connor avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jake Roberts just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Roberts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Connor counters with a stiff right hand.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Connor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roberts thinking.
Connor swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Roberts misses.
Jab from Connor.
Nice sprawl there from Connor as Roberts shoots in.
Jake Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor throws a nice looking combination but Roberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Connor scores with a jab to the head.
No joy there for Connor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Connor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roberts is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Roberts throws an overhand right that lands on Connor's shoulder, as Connor tries to avoid the shot.
Roberts misses with a wild combination.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roberts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Connor did well to prevent Roberts getting side control.
Connor pushes Roberts off looking to stand but Roberts dives back in and keeps control.
Roberts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roberts working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Roberts is looking to take a break and control but Connor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Connor tries to kick Roberts off but Roberts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roberts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roberts.
Ground and pound from Roberts.
Connor pushes Roberts off looking to stand but Roberts dives back in and keeps control.
Connor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roberts.
Roberts passes to full mount!
Roberts lands a big shot there that rocks Connor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Connor wants to control but Roberts is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Connor's face.
Connor is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Connor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Roberts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roberts cracks Connor with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Roberts lands a nice shot to the head.
Roberts scoring with strikes but Connor is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Roberts dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Roberts lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Connor throws a good cross that connects.
Roberts falls off balance throwing a combination
and Connor counters with a straight right hand.
Roberts lands with a shot to the body.
Roberts drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roberts shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown by Roberts or perhaps it was just good defense by Connor which made him look bad.
Connor digs a good body shot into Roberts's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor scores with a one two! Roberts had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Connor. No joy for Roberts on that attempt.
Jake Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.
Roberts is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Roberts closes the distance and clinches up with Connor, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes Connor against the cage but Connor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roberts throws a combination that misses
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Connor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Connor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Connor counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts manages to break the clinch.
Roberts misses with a shot to the body
and Connor counters with a nice uppercut.
Roberts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Connor swivels and escapes.
Roberts falls off balance throwing a combination
and Connor counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to de liver by Roberts. Beautiful body shot.
Connor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roberts's head.
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Connor. Connor obviously looking to wear him down.
Roberts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Connor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roberts misses with a combination
and Connor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Connor slaps away a takedown attempt from Roberts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roberts misses with a body shot
and Connor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jake Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Connor counter with a right hand.
Jake Roberts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice body punch from Connor.
Roberts throws a right hand that Connor ducks under and follows up with a left that Connor also avoids with ease.
A shot to the body from Roberts misses
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Connor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice combination there by Connor.
A shot to the body from Roberts misses
and Connor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Roberts misses with a double jab
and Connor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roberts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roberts 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Roberts!
Jake Roberts is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eric Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Correa has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Correa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moe Lester!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correa lands with a straight right. Lester didn't see that one coming.
Correa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lester tries a low kick but Correa avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lester - that will leave a mark!
Lester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Correa.
Correa misses with a few strikes there.
Lester misses with a low kick.
Correa lands a really nice looking cross but Lester seems unphased.
Correa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correa throws out the jab.
Lester misses with a double jab.
Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Correa moves away.
Lester drops his hands momentarily and Correa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Correa.
Lester moves out of range as Correa strikes.
A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target.
Correa throws a shot from downtown. Lester moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Correa misses the target.
Lester throws a head kick but Correa moves out of range.
Correa avoids a kick to the body.
Lester throws a sloppy head kick and Correa moves out of range easily.
Lester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lester misses with an uppercut.
Correa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A good leg kick by Lester.
Lester throws a solid leg kick but Correa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lester.
Correa lands a head shot.
Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Correa manages to avoid it.
Correa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lester, right into the meat.
Lester with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Correa to score with a decent uppercut.
Lester throws a series of punches but Correa avoids them all with ease.
Correa misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Correa does no damage.
Lester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lester scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Correa misses its intended target.
Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lester misses with a combination
and Correa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Correa cracks Lester with a good jab.
Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Correa.
Correa lands with an overhand left.
Correa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Correa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Correa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lester counters with a good low kick that Correa was not able to check.
Correa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lester missing with a left hand there. Correa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correa throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily.
Lester staying out of range there.
Correa loads up on a big right hand but Lester slips the punch.
Lester misses with a body shot.
Lester walks into a jab.
Nice shot lands for Correa.
A jab lands there for Correa.
Lester looks to land a left hand but Correa moved out of range nicely.
Lester takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lester throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Correa to counter with a crisp jab.
Correa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch lands to the side of Lester 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Correa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Correa throws a hook but Lester blocks it.
Lester misses with an uppercut. Correa saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Correa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Correa misses the jab.
Lester misses with a combination
and Correa counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Correa misses.
Lester swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Correa counters with a series of strikes. Lester will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lester swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Correa counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lester closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lester looks gassed!
Lester throws a body punch but Correa moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lester scoring well with a low kick there.
Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Correa.
Good shot there by Correa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Correa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Correa scores with the left hand. Lester knows he should have avoided that one.
Correa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lester. Lester circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lester tries a head kick but it misses.
Lester throws a series of punches but Correa moves out of range.
Lester misses with a two punch combination.
Correa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Eric Correa is winning the standup battle so far.
Correa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lester has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Correa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lester throws a hook but Correa blocks it.
Lester shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lester throws a leg kick that misses.
Lester is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lester falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Correa counter with a right hand.
Correa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lester.
A big right from Correa misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lester.
Lester will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lester thuds his right hand into Correa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Correa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Correa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Correa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lester moves away from the strike by Correa.
Lester throws a combination that misses
and Correa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Correa scores with a sloppy right hand. Lester should have avoided that one.
A left lands for Correa.
Lester throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Correa blocks a jab.
Lester attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Correa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Correa misses with a looping right.
Moe Lester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Correa clobbers Lester with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Correa catches Lester with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lester misses with a kick to the body.
Lester on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lester takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Correa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Correa lunges at Lester with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lester's hand.
Lester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Correa.
The crowd cheers as Correa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lester doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Correa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lester ducks under a wild hook from Correa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Lester.
Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Correa.
Lester throws a head kick that misses.
Lester ducks under a wild hook from Correa.
Correa scores with a one two! Lester had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lester walks into a straight right hand from Correa.
Correa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester.
Lester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lester throws a series of strikes that have Correa backpedaling.
Lester is breathing heavily.
Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Correa.
Correa misses with a straight left.
Lester misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lester misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Correa.
Lester is looking to land body kicks.
Correa scores with a nice right hand.
Correa blocks a head kick by Lester.
Correa throws a hook but Lester blocks it.
Correa jabs Lester right on the nose. Lester blinks but takes it well.
Correa misses the jab.
Lester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lester misses with a double jab
and Correa counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Correa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Correa throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily.
Lester takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lester tries to land a front kick but Correa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Correa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Correa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Lester.
Lester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Correa.
Correa scores with the left hand. Lester knows he should have avoided that one.
Lester throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut there from Correa.
Lester throws a solid leg kick but Correa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lester.
Correa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Correa misses with a double jab.
Lester misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Correa.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Correa with a hook.
Lester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Correa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Correa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correa misses with a double jab.
Lester misses with a low kick.
Correa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Correa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lester.
Correa swinging wildly here.
Correa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lester.
Nice jab there from Correa.
No joy there for Lester, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Correa looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range.
Correa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Correa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lester throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Correa.
Correa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lester.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lester fails to land with a series of punches.
Correa misses with a looping right.
Correa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lester.
Lester misses with a wild combination.
Lester slips a jab from Correa.
Correa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lester lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Correa.
A cross from Lester lands.
Correa misses with a few strikes there.
Correa misses the jab.
Lester lands a glancing blow to the side of Correa's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Correa misses.
Lester throws a combination that misses
enabling Correa to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Correa does no damage.
Lester throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Correa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lester takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lester slips a jab from Correa.
Lester slips a jab from Correa.
Lester is looking to score with low kicks.
Lester misses with the combination.
Correa slips under a jab.
A left and a right from Lester both land. Nice combination.
Correa loads up on a big right hand but Lester slips the punch.
Lester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Correa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Correa lands with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Correa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Correa.
Lester fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Correa checks it well.
Lester falls off balance throwing a combination
and Correa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Correa misses with a series of wild punches.
Correa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lester. Lester circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Correa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Correa missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Correa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Correa clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lester shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Correa misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming.
Correa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lester wants to slow Correa down by chopping away at his legs.
Correa looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range.
Correa throws the left hand but Lester avoids the punch easily.
Lester throws a quick inside leg kick.
Correa throws a looping overhand right but Lester ducks down to avoid it.
Correa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Correa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lester circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lester throws a shot from downtown. Correa moves away and avoids it.
Correa looks to throw the jab but Lester is out of range.
Lester turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Correa.
Correa misses with a straight right.
Lester feints and then cracks Correa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Correa down.
Correa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Correa dodges the punch combination from Lester.
Correa throws a shot from downtown. Lester moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Correa misses its intended target.
A bone on bone clash there as Correa blocks the leg kick.
Lester throws a left and a right that both miss
and Correa counters with a left and a right that stings Lester.
Correa misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming.
Lester misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Correa misses.
Lester is looking to chop away at Correa's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correa swinging wildly here.
Correa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lester.
Correa with a nice cross.
Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Correa.
Correa cracks Lester with an open hand slap.
Lester throws a head kick that misses.
Correa throws a nice looking combination but Lester bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Lester misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Correa misses the target.
Lester tries to land a front kick but Correa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Correa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester throws a series of punches but Correa avoids them all with ease.
Correa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lester swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Correa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lester is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Correa misses with a hook.
Lester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Correa.
Correa moves out of range of the strikes.
Correa throws a big shot that misses.
Correa avoids a kick to the body.
Lester slips a straight right by Correa.
Lester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Correa.
Lester misses with a series of wild punches.
Lester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lester scores with a one two! Correa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Correa moves out of range of the body kick from Lester.
Correa with a nice cross.
Lester walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lester throws a right and a left that Correa avoids nicely.
Correa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Correa.
Lester slips under a jab from Correa.
Correa dips to his left and cracks Lester with an uppercut!
Lester falls off balance throwing a combination
and Correa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lester 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.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Eric Correa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Correa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lester.
Lester misses with a leg kick
and Correa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Correa throws out a loose jab but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lester misses with a body kick.
Correa cracks Lester with an open hand slap.
Lester blocks a jab.
Correa misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely.
Lester moves out of range as Correa strikes.
Lester misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester drops his hands momentarily and Correa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lester is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Correa's shoulder, as Correa tries to avoid the shot.
Lester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Correa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Correa does no damage.
A jab from Correa misses.
Lester slips a jab from Correa.
Crunch! Lester slams his shin into Correa's torso.
Lester lands a nice leg kick that just misses Correa's sensitive parts.
Lester attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Correa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lester momentarily.
Correa throws a lazy right hand but Lester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lester misses with an uppercut. Correa saw that one coming.
Lester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Correa. That did some damage!
Correa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lester.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correa scores with a punch to the head.
Lester connects with a looping right hand.
Correa lands a jab.
Lester tries to bum rush Correa with a series of wild strikes but Correa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Correa scores with a nice head shot.
Correa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lester counters with a stiff right hand.
Lester slips a straight right by Correa.
Lester misses with the body kick
and Correa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lester loads up on a big right hand but Correa slips the punch.
Correa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lester circles away quickly and effectively.
Lester falls off balance throwing a combination
and Correa counters with a nice uppercut.
Lester misses with a combination
and Correa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correa scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Correa misses.
Lester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Correa clobbers Lester with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Lester.
Moe Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Correa.
Lester defending well as Correa loads up on a big left hand.
Correa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Correa misses with the combination.
Correa looks to throw the jab but Lester is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Correa throws a looping overhand right but Lester ducks down to avoid it.
Correa swinging wildly here.
Lester misses with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Lester - just one landing.
Correa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Correa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lester clobbers Correa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Correa lands with a nice combination. Lester backs away looking to recover.
Correa scores with a hook.
Lester tried to score with a low kick but Correa checks it.
Correa misses the jab.
Eric Correa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Correa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Correa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Correa!
Eric Correa is the new featherweight champion!
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
87% |
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