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SPNY 166: Ballantine - Smith PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dean Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Harrison will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Harrison avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Harrison controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harrison just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hall's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrison.
Harrison is looking to control Hall's arms but Hall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harrison has his back to the cage.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Harrison throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Harrison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harrisons head.
Harrison blocks an uppercut.
Harrison goes for a takedown attempt but Hall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hall moves into range and clinches up with Harrison.
Hall tries to work over Harrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison misses with an elbow over the top.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrison controls his hands.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Harrison avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Harrison is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Harrison avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harrison lands an elbow that stopped Hall in his tracks for a moment.
Hall avoids the elbow strike from Harrison, against the cage.
Harrison missing with knees to the body.
Hall managing to block the knees to the body from Harrison.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
Harrison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harrison blocks a body shot from Hall.
Harrison prevents a body shot from Hall.
A short right from Hall.
Harrison missing with knees to the body.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Harrison controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harrison throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall tries a body shot but Harrison blocks it.
Hall misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Harrison throws an elbow but misses.
Harrison blocks a body shot from Hall.
Harrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
Harrison taking a breather.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harrison prevents a body shot from Hall.
Harrison unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hall lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Harrison obliges.
Harrison scores with a knee to the head.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Harrison controls the action.
Harrison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Harrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrison controls his hands.
Harrison tries to stall but Hall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harrison tries to land a knee to the head but Hall blocks with his arms.
Harrison looks winded!
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Harrison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hall tries a body shot but Harrison blocks it.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hall pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Harrison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hall is defending well for now.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Harrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harrison trying to land knees to the body.
Harrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
Hall tries to work over Harrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrison's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Harrison prevents a body shot from Hall.
Hall managing to block the knees to the body from Harrison.
Hall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harrison blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrison.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hall as Harrison tries to tie him up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harrison takes a shot to the head.
Hall blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hall.
Hall tries a body shot but Harrison blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Harrison controls the action.
Harrison looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Hall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hall has managed to clinch.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrison controls his hands.
Harrison trying to land knees to the body.
Harrison missing with knees to the body.
Hall tries a body shot but Harrison blocks it.
Harrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hall avoids it.
Hall blocks an elbow strike from Harrison.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Harrison avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Harrison controls the action.
Harrison lands a good knee to the midsection. Hall won't want to take too many of those.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrison controls his hands.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall tries to work over Harrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall tries to work over Harrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hall is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Hall.
Harrison unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hall lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Harrison blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall tries to work over Harrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall lands with a left to the head.
Hall tries to work over Harrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harrison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hall tries to work over Harrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrison's elbow.
Hall pushes Harrison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harrison tries to land knees in the clinch but Hall avoids the damage to the body.
Harrison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
Hall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrison misses with a knee strike.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Harrison controls the action.
Hall tries a body shot but Harrison blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hall avoids it.
Harrison prevents a body shot from Hall.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrison controls his hands.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Harrison avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrison's elbow.
Harrison connects with a knee to the head.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrison controls his hands.
Harrison unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Harrison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harrison lands a knee to the body.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall pushes Harrison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harrison is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harrison missing with knees to the body.
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Harrison avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Harrison prevents a body shot from Hall.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harrison just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hall's brow.
Harrison trying to stall but Hall improves his position.
Hall tries a body shot but Harrison blocks it.
Harrison missing with knees to the body.
Harrison is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hall avoids it.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall takes a knee right on the jaw!
Harrison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall tries a body shot but Harrison blocks it.
Harrison taking a breather.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Harrison avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrison's elbow.
Hall presses Harrison against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harrison lands a good knee to the midsection. Hall won't want to take too many of those.
Dean Hall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall tries a body shot but Harrison blocks it.
Hall tries to work over Harrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrison landing knees to the body.
Harrison lands an elbow inside that Hall shrugs off.
Harrison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hall blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Hall 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. This is the final round!
Hall darts in and clinches Harrison up against the cage.
Hall blocks the elbow strike.
Harrison misses with an elbow over the top.
Hall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Harrison avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Harrison prevents a body shot from Hall.
Hall lands with a light punch inside.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrison blocking some punches.
Harrison misses with a knee strike.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hall pushes Harrison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Harrison blocks a body shot from Hall.
Harrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harrison blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall lands a left hand.
Harrison blocks a body shot from Hall.
Nice body punch from Hall.
Hall tries a body shot but Harrison blocks it.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall tries a body shot but Harrison blocks it.
Harrison jumps guard but Hall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harrison blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrison's elbow.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrison controls his hands.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harrison working Hall over with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrison.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harrison blocks a body shot from Hall.
Harrison misses with a knee to the head.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrison controls his hands.
Harrison with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
William Harrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Harrison.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrison.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harrison is trying to maintain a safe position but Hall gets an underhook and turns Harrison into the cage.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Harrison controls the action.
Harrison prevents a body shot from Hall.
Harrison scores a nice knee to the body.
Hall avoiding damage as Harrison throws knees to the body.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrison.
Hall avoids the elbow strike from Harrison, against the cage.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Harrison controls the action.
Harrison missing with knees to the body.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Harrison avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harrison throws an elbow that misses.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Harrison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
Harrison is trying to maintain a safe position but Hall gets an underhook and turns Harrison into the cage.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrison controls his hands.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Hall tries to work over Harrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrison's elbow.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Hall tries a body shot but Harrison blocks it.
Hall tries a body shot but Harrison blocks it.
Harrison throws an elbow but it misses.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Harrison avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall avoids a wild elbow strike from Harrison.
Harrison lands a knee to the body.
Hall managing to block the knees to the body from Harrison.
Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Hall tries to work over Harrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harrison trying to land knees to the body.
Harrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
Harrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hall avoids it.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Harrison controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hall is defending well for now.
Hall scores with a hook to the body.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dean Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Hall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hall 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Hall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Okin Slavas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kadian Aitkens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slavas comes to the cage accompanied by WolfMother. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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175 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Okin Slavas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kadian Aitkens!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slavas throws a poor cross that misses
and Aitkens counters with a nice uppercut.
Slavas closes the distance and clinches up with Aitkens, looking for a takedown. Slavas pushes Aitkens against the cage but Aitkens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slavas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Farrell Pikey Camp in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Aitkens.
Aitkens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slavas doesn't seem bothered though.
Slavas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aitkens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slavas.
Aitkens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slavas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aitkens but Aitkens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aitkens digs a good body shot into Slavas's ribs.
Slavas shoots in looking for a takedown but Aitkens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slavas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aitkens has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okin Slavas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aitkens misses with a hook to the body
and Slavas counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Aitkens misses.
Slavas closes the distance and clinches up with Aitkens, looking for a takedown. Slavas pushes Aitkens against the cage but Aitkens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aitkens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slavas.
Slavas avoids the body shot from Aitkens.
Slavas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aitkens.
Slavas loads up on a big right hand but Aitkens slips the punch.
Aitkens throws an overhand right that lands on Slavas's shoulder, as Slavas tries to avoid the shot.
Aitkens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aitkens wants to clinch.
Aitkens looks to land a left hand but Slavas moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slavas shoots in looking for a takedown. Aitkens tries to sprawl out of it but Slavas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aitkens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aitkens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Aitkens duly obliges.
Aitkens moves away from the strike by Slavas.
Aitkens darts in and clinches Slavas up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slavas.
Aitkens dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slavas.
Aitkens scores with a shot to the side of Slavas's head.
Aitkens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aitkens lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aitkens prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aitkens dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aitkens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aitkens swings wildly with an uppercut but Slavas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slavas stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Aitkens.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aitkens.
A right hand to the body from Aitkens.
Slavas wants to get back to striking at distance but Aitkens won't allow it.
Aitkens breaks from the clinch.
Slavas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Aitkens as he connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aitkens looks to score with a jab to the body but Slavas is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aitkens connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kadian Aitkens dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aitkens throws out a loose jab but Slavas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Slavas finds it's way through Aitkens's defenses.
Aitkens misses with a hook
enabling Slavas to counter with a crisp jab.
Aitkens gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Slavas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slavas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slavas wants to control from the top but Aitkens keeps moving.
Slavas pushes down on Aitkens's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aitkens is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slavas works his way into side control.
Slavas wants to take a breather but Aitkens manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Slavas.
Slavas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aitkens is keeping the position for now.
Slavas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aitkens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slavas is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aitkens controlling the position.
Aitkens has his foot on Slavas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slavas works his way back into a safe position though.
Aitkens keeping moving, preventing Slavas from controlling successfully.
Aitkens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slavas advances position into side control!
Slavas working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aitkens wants to control but Slavas postures up.
Aitkens avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Slavas.
Aitkens is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Slavas 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.
Aitkens is looking to regain half guard here but Slavas keeps moving and retains side control.
Slavas tries to score with some ground and pound. Aitkens controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Slavas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aitkens takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slavas is trying to ground and pound but Aitkens uses the momentary lack of control by Slavas to regain half guard.
Slavas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slavas is looking to stall here but Aitkens recovers full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aitkens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Okin Slavas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Aitkens.
Slavas checks a low kick from Aitkens.
Aitkens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Slavas back to the cage. Aitkens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Slavas gets a double leg takedown into Aitkens's guard.
Aitkens working a defensive guard here.
Slavas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aitkens wants to control but Slavas is keeping busy.
Slavas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Slavas wants to pass the guard but Aitkens is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slavas throws a strike but Aitkens avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Slavas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slavas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aitkens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aitkens keeping moving, preventing Slavas from controlling successfully.
Okin Slavas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aitkens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slavas trying to control the position from guard on top but Aitkens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Okin Slavas just wasn't active enough.
Aitkens throws a shot from downtown. Slavas moves away and avoids it.
Slavas lunges at Aitkens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aitkens's hand.
Slavas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aitkens.
Slavas takes a swing at Aitkens's ribcage but misses.
Aitkens throws an off balance right hand
and Slavas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slavas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slavas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aitkens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slavas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slavas wants to control but Aitkens is keeping him busy.
Slavas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aitkens defends it well.
Slavas trying to mount his opponent but Aitkens defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slavas is thwarting Aitkens's attempts to control the position.
Slavas thows a huge punch but Aitkens dodges it nicely.
Slavas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Slavas misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slavas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okin Slavas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slavas 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Okin Slavas!
Okin Slavas decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pulla Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sorsa comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - Don't Get It Twisted. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pulla Sorsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sorsa.
Bennett with a poor takedown
and Sorsa counters by clinching up.
Bennett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bennett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bennett shoots and misses
and Sorsa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sorsa.
Bennett looking for a sweep. Not yet Bennett, not yet.
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sorsa being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bennett, up you get!
Pulla Sorsa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sorsa misses with a straight left.
Sorsa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Sorsa.
Bennett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sorsa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bennett somewhat.
Pulla Sorsa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Bennett.
Sorsa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Sorsa misses its intended target.
Sorsa lands a nice shot that snaps Bennett's head back.
Bennett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sorsa pinned against the cage. Sorsa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bennett shoots for a double leg takedown but Sorsa sprawls well. He's pushed Bennett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bennett checks a low kick from Sorsa.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sorsa, right into the meat.
Bennett moves out of range of the body kick from Sorsa.
Sorsa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sorsa wants it to stay on the feet.
Bennett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sorsa counters with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sorsa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sorsa feints and then cracks Bennett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bennett down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bennett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa cracks Bennett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Erik Bennett has been cut.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but Sorsa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bennett fails with the takedown
and Sorsa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bennett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sorsa!
Sorsa is looking to regain half guard here but Bennett keeps moving and retains side control.
Sorsa gets back to half guard.
Bennett wants to free his trapped foot but Sorsa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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!
Bennett passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sorsa tries to hold on but Bennett pushes him away.
Bennett lands a nice shot to the head.
Bennett lands a heavy elbow.
Sorsa tries to lock up and control but Bennett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sorsa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sorsa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bennett's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pulla Sorsa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erik Bennett's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bennett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sorsa defends it nicely.
Bennett looks to land a combination. Sorsa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sorsa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sorsa throws a right hand that misses
and Bennett counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Bennett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sorsa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bennett throws a big right hand that misses.
Bennett looking to sit in guard and control but Sorsa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa sitting in guard here, content to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Pulla Sorsa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bennett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bennett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sorsa counters by clinching up.
Sorsa lands with a right to the head.
Sorsa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett has a takedown stuffed.
Pulla Sorsa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Bennett.
Sorsa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bennett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bennett looking to pass the guard.
Sorsa wants to stand up but Bennett is controlling him.
Bennett trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sorsa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Pulla Sorsa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jab from Sorsa.
No joy there for Bennett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bennett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sorsa pinned against the cage. Sorsa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sorsa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sorsa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennett fails with the takedown.
Bennett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sorsa's waist but Sorsa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bennett off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett misses with a takedown
and Sorsa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bennett's guard now.
Bennett is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sorsa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bennett, up you get!
Bennett is still on wobbly legs! Can Sorsa finish him?
Bennett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Sorsa lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Bennett up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Sorsa from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Bennett's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pulla Sorsa!
A relieved looking Pulla Sorsa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Varz Defoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Austin Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Varz Defoe!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defoe tries to clinch but Anderson moves away
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Defoe clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Defoe holds him up against the cage and eventually Anderson drops back down to his feet.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Defoe is looking to control Anderson's arms but Anderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Defoe has his back to the cage.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Defoe.
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Defoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Defoe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Defoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Anderson is working Defoe over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Defoe is pushing Anderson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Defoe can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Defoe walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Defoe throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Defoe tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Defoe wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Varz Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. Defoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Defoe tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Defoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Defoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Defoe pushes him off.
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Defoe, pushing him back against the cage.
Defoe taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Defoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Defoe can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Defoe just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Defoe digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anderson pulls Defoe into guard.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Defoe wants to stand but Anderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Defoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Defoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Defoe from controlling successfully.
Defoe throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Defoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We're going to have a standup here because Austin Anderson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Some bone on bone action there as Defoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Defoe.
Defoe wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Anderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Defoe tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson feints a jab promting Defoe to slip. Anderson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Defoe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Defoe is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Defoe.
Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Defoe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Defoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Defoe misses with some punches.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson presses Defoe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Defoe.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe lands with a left to the head.
Anderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Defoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Defoe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Defoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Defoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Austin Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson lands a takedown into guard.
Defoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Defoe wants to improve his position but instead Anderson has moved into half guard.
Defoe moves into full guard.
Defoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Defoe keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Defoe is keeping the position for now.
Defoe pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Austin Anderson.
Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Varz Defoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Anderson lands with a hook. Defoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anderson throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Defoe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Defoe wants to clinch.
Anderson feints and then cracks Defoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Defoe down.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Defoe avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Defoe slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Defoe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Defoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Defoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab from Anderson.
Defoe checks a low kick from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a jab.
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Defoe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Defoe keeps moving.
Defoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson trying to move into half guard but instead Defoe has managed to sweep!
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Defoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson managing to control the position.
Defoe trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Defoe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Defoe is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Defoe tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Defoe tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Defoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Defoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Defoe's head.
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
Defoe misses with a body punch.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Defoe is looking to control Anderson's arms but Anderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Defoe has his back to the cage.
Defoe takes a shot to the head.
Anderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Defoe walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Defoe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Defoe tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Anderson!
Our winner, Austin Anderson, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Cronkite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cronkite has chosen Croc song! as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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15 - 6 - 0 |
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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
32 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Martin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Melvin Cronkite!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cronkite.
Cronkite has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Martin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
Martin throws a series of punches but Cronkite moves out of range.
Martin looking to score a takedown here. Cronkite is defending well but Martin drives through and ends up in Cronkite's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Martin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cronkite won't allow Martin to pass to mount.
Cronkite is looking to improve his position.
Cronkite makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cronkite.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Cronkite.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Cronkite is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronkite looking for a sweep. Not yet Cronkite, not yet.
Martin lands a couple of digs.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cronkite is keeping the position for now.
Cronkite throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Martin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin trying to control but Cronkite is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cronkite is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martin is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cronkite has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Martin has passed into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martin tries to move to full mount but Cronkite actually manages to regain half guard.
Martin wants to pass to mount but Cronkite is defending the position.
Cronkite is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Martin 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Martin 's back!
Martin is trying to remain composed but Cronkite is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin showing good submission defense here.
Cronkite tightening his grip on Martin , looking for the choke.
Martin controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Cronkite lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Cronkite keeps control of the position as Martin tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin trying to control the hands but Cronkite breaks the grip.
Cronkite looking for the choke from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin tries to escape the position.
Martin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cronkite.
Well, with Cronkite on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Martin is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Cronkite is hanging on to Martin 's back as he tries to escape.
Cronkite looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin trying to control the action but Cronkite just sinks the hooks in.
Martin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Martin tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Cronkite dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Martin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cronkite with a poor takedown
and Martin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martin .
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cronkite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cronkite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cronkite avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cronkite manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cronkite jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Martin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Martin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cronkite. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronkite looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Martin is avoiding damage well.
Melvin Cronkite has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Martin 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cronkite tries to score with some ground and pound. Martin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cronkite working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cronkite goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Martin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cronkite's guard! Nice work there by Martin !
Martin looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cronkite keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Cronkite is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martin is aware though and is defending well.
Martin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cronkite's guard.
Cronkite regains full guard. Nicely done.
Martin throws a big elbow that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martin stands and throws Cronkite's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cronkite's legs.
Cronkite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Martin throwing strikes but Cronkite manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cronkite goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Martin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cronkite's guard! Nice work there by Martin !
Martin is pushing down on Cronkite's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cronkite is fighting to maintain full guard but Martin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cronkite is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Martin is controlling the pace.
Cronkite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cronkite is not content to let Martin control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cronkite is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Martin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cronkite doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Martin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cronkite has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Martin is looking to defend but Cronkite has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Martin ! Cronkite pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Martin taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Melvin Cronkite!
During a confident post fight interview, Melvin Cronkite thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuji Rikidozan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fight Music D12. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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29
225 lbs
19 - 10 - 4 |
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31
220 lbs
14 - 17 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 4, fighting out of New York, Jonny Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Katsuji Rikidozan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rikidozan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bones was well out of range. Poor timing from Rikidozan.
Rikidozan checks a low kick from Bones.
Rikidozan misses with a double jab
and Bones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rikidozan's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rikidozan keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully.
Bones looking to pass the guard.
Rikidozan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bones is looking to work some ground and pound but Rikidozan has wrist control.
Bones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rikidozan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones wants to pass the guard but Rikidozan is keeping the position.
Rikidozan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bones throws a front kick that sends Rikidozan stumbling back into the cage.
Rikidozan looks to throw the jab but Bones is out of range.
Rikidozan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bones throws a head kick but Rikidozan moves out of range.
Katsuji Rikidozan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rikidozan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rikidozan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bones's head.
Bones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rikidozan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rikidozan misses with a body shot.
Rikidozan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bones momentarily.
Rikidozan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rikidozan connects with a nice looking jab.
Bones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick by Rikidozan misses
and Bones counters with a takedown into side control.
Bones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rikidozan keeps working.
Bones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
An elbow from Bones crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rikidozan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rikidozan some visible discomfort.
Bones throws a strike aimed at the side of Rikidozan's head but Rikidozan avoids it well.
Bones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rikidozan is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Bones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bones misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rikidozan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bones.
Rikidozan is looking to regain half guard here but Bones keeps moving and retains side control.
Rikidozan defending against the ground and pound.
Rikidozan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bones.
Rikidozan is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Bones.
Bones throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rikidozan works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 Jonny Bones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rikidozan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rikidozan throws a shot from downtown. Bones moves away and avoids it.
Katsuji Rikidozan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rikidozan moves out of range of the body kick.
Rikidozan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bones misses with a body kick.
Bones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bones moves away from the strike by Rikidozan.
Bones staying out of range there.
Katsuji Rikidozan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rikidozan blocks a low kick nicely.
Bones throws the left hand but Rikidozan avoids the punch easily.
Bones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rikidozan in his tracks.
Bones misses with the body kick
and Rikidozan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Bones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rikidozan throws a sloppy head kick and Bones moves out of range easily.
Rikidozan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikidozan throws a head kick but Bones moves out of range.
Bones goes for a double leg but Rikidozan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rikidozan continues to drive forward.
Bones blocks a body shot from Rikidozan.
Rikidozan misses with a punch on the inside.
Bones misses with a punch to the body.
Rikidozan misses with a body punch.
Rikidozan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bones.
Bones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Katsuji Rikidozan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Bones coming out on top.
No joy there for Rikidozan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rikidozan throws a sloppy head kick
and Bones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bones is working Rikidozan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Rikidozan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bones throwing strikes but missing.
Bones forces his way into half guard.
Bones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rikidozan is looking to escape.
Bones seems to be looking for submissions.
Bones is trying to control the action in half guard but Rikidozan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bones is stalling here. Rikidozan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rikidozan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones is looking for a sweep.
Jonny Bones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bones is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Farrell Pikey Camp, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bones struggling a bit here.
Bones looking for a sweep but Rikidozan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rikidozan controlling from mount.
Bones is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bones 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.
Rikidozan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bones manages to get himself to full guard.
Bones keeping moving, preventing Rikidozan from controlling successfully.
Bones looking for a guillotine here but Rikidozan defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rikidozan stands and throws Bones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Bones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice defenses there by Rikidozan.
Rikidozan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rikidozan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bones throws a head kick but Rikidozan moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rikidozan.
Bones throws a body kick that misses.
Bones scores with a nice strike.
Rikidozan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Rikidozan both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rikidozan throws a head kick that misses
and Bones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Bones - just one landing.
Bones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rikidozan on his heels. He'll look to pass Rikidozan's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones with a nice head shot there.
Bones tries to free his leg and advance position but Rikidozan is retaining full guard.
Bones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Rikidozan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rikidozan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bones throws a big elbow that misses.
Rikidozan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bones is one step ahead there.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Rikidozan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katsuji Rikidozan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones landing some decent shots from guard.
Bones passes into half guard.
Bones is just content to waste time from the top position. Rikidozan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bones trying to control but Rikidozan is working from the bottom.
Bones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones cracks Rikidozan with a solid left hand.
Rikidozan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bones.
Bones wants to pass the guard but Rikidozan is keeping the position.
Rikidozan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bones is looking to work some ground and pound but Rikidozan has wrist control.
Rikidozan keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully.
Bones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bones throwing strikes from guard but Rikidozan blocks nicely.
Bones is looking to work some ground and pound but Rikidozan has wrist control.
Jonny Bones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rikidozan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bones is looking to slow Rikidozan down with leg kicks.
Rikidozan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bones avoids the head kick by Rikidozan.
Rikidozan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Bones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Bones!
Jonny Bones tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bundy's entrance music is Waka Flocka Flame - O Lets Do It. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
41 - 21 - 0 |
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29
150 lbs
15 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Conan Cross!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cross.
Cross scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Cross - just one landing.
Cross lands a nice hook to Bundy's body. Bundy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cross throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cross has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cross throws a combination. Bundy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bundy avoids the body shot from Cross.
Bundy misses with a low kick as Cross jumps back.
Bundy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cross connects with an inside leg kick.
Bundy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bundy scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bundy is out of range.
Bundy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at team razors mma fight club in the buildup to the fight.
Bundy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cross closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cross lands in his opponent's guard.
Cross wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross postures up in Bundy's guard and throws a big left but Bundy blocks it.
Bundy keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
Cross prevents Bundy from getting back to his feet.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bundy wants to get back to his feet but Cross is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bundy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cross checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cross is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cross slips a jab from Bundy.
Bundy lands a nice hook to Cross's body. Cross takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bundy throws a jab when Cross was well out of range.
Cross connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bundy misses with a lunging right hand
and Cross counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bundy manages to get to full guard.
Cross sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bundy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cross trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.
Cross trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cross is pushing down on Bundy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bundy is fighting to maintain full guard but Cross has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bundy looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cross is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Cross is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cross is trying to control. Bundy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bundy is looking for a sweep. Cross is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bundy wants to get back to his feet.
Cross slips a nice elbow through Bundy's hands, connecting with Bundy's forehead.
Cross thows a huge punch but Bundy dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Cross dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Bundy's shoulder, as Bundy tries to avoid the shot.
Bundy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bundy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bundy drops his hands momentarily and Cross takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bundy looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.
Cross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bundy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cross. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cross misses with a low kick as Bundy jumps back.
Cross moves out of range as Bundy strikes.
Bundy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bundy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cross's head backwards.
Bundy lands a leg kick that knocks Cross off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bundy throws a right hand that misses
and Cross counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bundy!
Cross tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cross working the ground and pound.
Cross has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy is looking for a sweep.
Bundy regains half guard, as Cross was trying to land strikes.
Cross is stalling here. Bundy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cross seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bundy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cross is trying to control Bundy's posture but Bundy avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross gets back to half guard.
Cross is looking for a sweep. Bundy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bundy stands up from half guard.
Cross shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bundy throws a right hand that misses
and Cross counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cross.
Bundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Bundy, not yet.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross tries to free his leg and advance position but Bundy is retaining full guard.
Cross throws a big elbow that misses.
Bundy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cross is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bundy misses with a hook
and Cross counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bundy!
Sloppy strikes there by Cross.
Bundy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cross connects with a decent elbow.
Cross wants to take a breather but Bundy manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Cross.
Bundy keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
Bundy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cross tries to work over Bundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Cross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cross moves out of range of the strikes.
Bundy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cross stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A clash of legs there as Cross blocks the low kick.
Alan Bundy is winning the standup battle so far.
Cross 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.
Bundy misses with a leg kick.
Cross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cross misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bundy cracks Cross with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cross throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bundy's head.
A jab from Bundy misses.
Bundy slips a jab from Cross.
A slow jab from Bundy misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Bundy misses its intended target.
Bundy throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cross 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.
Cross wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.
Bundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy keeping full guard, as Cross tries to pass.
Alan Bundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conan Cross is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cross forces his way into half guard.
Bundy wants to control but Cross is keeping busy.
Cross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bundy keeps working.
Cross wants to pass the guard but Bundy is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cross wants to control but Bundy is keeping him busy.
Bundy is looking to control Cross's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bundy avoid being mounted?
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cross lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bundy's sensitive parts.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bundy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cross misses with a straight left.
Bundy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cross counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bundy!
Cross in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cross trying to control the action but Bundy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bundy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bundy stops Cross from passing to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cross in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Cross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cross winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Cross!
Conan Cross seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Alan Bundy had this to say: 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarred Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Mercenary. Jarred Rose 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarred Rose!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rose wants to clinch.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Rose.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Rose wants to clinch.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rose wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rose lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Rose checks a leg kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rose wants to clinch.
Rose tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Rose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Rose's head.
Rose takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Rose moves away and avoids it.
Rose tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Rose is looking to clinch.
Smith swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Rose down.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rose fails with the takedown.
Terry Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarred Rose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Rose tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rose closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Rose pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rose walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Rose scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith is staying active underneath Rose, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MMA Warrior (1000$ / 15 Elite Coaches) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
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!
Rose controlling the action here.
Rose throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand.
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rose missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose slows the pace down in half guard.
Rose stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rose.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith controls the position for a moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rose working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rose working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
Rose working away.
Rose in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rose decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rose 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.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rose manages to get himself to full guard.
Rose has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith gets to his feet - Rose follows without any prompting.
Terry Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Rose darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Rose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Rose looks to clinch
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Terry Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith misses with a combination
and Rose counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Jarred Rose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rose is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rose.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rose landing some decent shots from guard.
Rose trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rose throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rose's guard. Nice move by Smith!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith stays in close to Rose's body and controls the position.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Rose is keeping the position.
Rose is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Smith frees his head nicely. Oh but Rose has switched to an armbar! Smith is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jarred Rose!
During a confident post fight interview, Jarred Rose thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Rodinerio Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Youngblood kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Linkin Park - Numb. Bravo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Damian Marley - Confrontation. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Youngblood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo has managed to clinch.
Youngblood tries to break free but Bravo pushes him back against the cage.
Bravo is trying to drag Youngblood to the mat but Youngblood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bravo wants a takedown.
Bravo tries to pull guard but Youngblood holds him up against the cage and eventually Bravo drops back down to his feet.
Matt Youngblood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Rodinerio Bravo .
Youngblood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matt Youngblood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bravo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bravo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Youngblood pinned against the cage. Youngblood gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Youngblood lands a nice shot that snaps Bravo 's head back.
It looks like Joey Rodinerio Bravo has been cut.
Youngblood throws a hook but Bravo blocks it.
Bravo blocks a leg kick.
Youngblood jabs at Bravo 's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Youngblood throws a body kick that misses.
Youngblood throws a lazy right hand but Bravo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bravo avoids the head kick by Youngblood.
Bravo closes the distance and clinches up with Youngblood, looking for a takedown. Bravo pushes Youngblood against the cage but Youngblood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matt Youngblood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Youngblood connects with a leg kick. Bravo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bravo looks for a takedown but Youngblood sprawls well.
Youngblood gets tackled into the cage by Bravo . Bravo maintains the clinch.
Bravo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Youngblood's efforts to push away.
Bravo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Youngblood smiles and moves away.
Youngblood throws a leg kick that misses.
Bravo forces Youngblood back against the cage and clinches.
Youngblood manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Youngblood. No joy for Bravo on that attempt.
Youngblood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravo is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bravo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bravo shoots in but Youngblood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Youngblood scores with a spinning back kick!
Bravo looks winded!
Youngblood scores with the left hand. Bravo knows he should have avoided that one.
Youngblood throws a monster overhand right that drops Bravo ! Youngblood follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Youngblood!
A victorious Matt Youngblood thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Joey Rodinerio Bravo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm sure he applied WD-40 to his body, so i couldn't get a hold of him!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnie Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Duality - Slipknot as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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224 lbs
28 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Johnie Ballantine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noel Smith!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Ballantine has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Ballantine steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ballantine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Ballantine connects with a solid leg kick.
Ballantine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ballantine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith swings for the body but Ballantine moves out of range.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ballantine avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ballantine throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Ballantine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ballantine to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith is rocked!
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Ballantine counters with a leg kick.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Ballantine finish him?
Ballantine is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Smith flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Smith is out cold! Ballantine holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnie Ballantine!
Johnie Ballantine retains his light heavyweight title!
Johnie Ballantine thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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