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TTFC Bennett Vs Corleone PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asher Asher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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256 lbs
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237 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Asher Asher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Newman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asher misses with the body kick
and Newman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Asher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Newmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asher Asher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Newman.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Newman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Asher.
Newman swings for the body but Asher moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Asher has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Newman lands a jab to the head.
Newman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Newman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Newman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asher moves away.
Asher jabs Newman right on the nose. Newman blinks but takes it well.
Newman throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newman doesn't manage to clinch there - Asher circles away.
Asher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy body kick from Asher
and Newman counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Newman.
Newman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asher.
Newman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asher.
Newman jabs Asher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asher is breathing heavily.
Asher throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Asher blocks the leg kick.
Newman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asher throws a sloppy head kick
and Newman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Newman blocks a head kick by Asher.
Asher explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Asher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asher's sensitive parts.
Newman throws out a powerful jab.
Newman clinches with his opponent.
Newman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asher pulls his leg out and moves away.
Newman lands a body shot.
Newman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asher throws out the jab.
Asher misses with a shot to the body
and Newman counters with a nice leg kick.
Asher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Newman connects with a solid leg kick.
Newman fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Asher takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Newman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Asher rather than just go for the knockout.
Newman misses with a wild body shot.
Newman lands a leg kick that knocks Asher off balance momentarily.
Asher takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Newman misses with a two punch combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Newman. Asher shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman misses with a hook. Asher ducked under it nicely.
Newman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Newman gets a clinch.
Newman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Newman.
A lazy body kick from Asher
and Newman counters with a nice body kick.
Newman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asher moves out of range of the body kick from Newman.
Asher slips a jab and a cross from Newman.
BOOM! Newman lands a beautiful left hook that drops Asher. Asher tries to recover but Newman is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Asher lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Newman!
Nate Newman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pirozhkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustaf Lindback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur Pirozhkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Gustaf Lindback!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindback closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pirozhkov to the mat! Pirozhkov manages to get full guard.
Lindback trying to control the position from guard on top but Pirozhkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pirozhkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lindback defends it easily.
Pirozhkov keeping moving, preventing Lindback from controlling successfully.
Lindback trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindback trying to control the position from guard on top but Pirozhkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindback seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gustaf Lindback has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lindback gets a double leg takedown into Pirozhkov's guard.
Pirozhkov working a defensive guard but Lindback manages to pass into side control anyway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindback taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Pirozhkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lindback tries for a kimura but Pirozhkov is defending well.
Pirozhkov wants to control but Lindback postures up.
Pirozhkov is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lindback wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pirozhkov keeps working.
Lindback is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pirozhkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lindback is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pirozhkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lindback wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pirozhkov, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov tries to buck Lindback off but Lindback is having none of it.
Lindback working away.
Lindback wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pirozhkov keeps working.
Lindback looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pirozhkov regains half guard.
Pirozhkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lindback is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pirozhkov tries to roll over but Lindback keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindback is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pirozhkov wants to control but Lindback is keeping busy.
Lindback trying to mount his opponent but Pirozhkov defends it.
Lindback is trying to control the action in half guard but Pirozhkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lindback prevents Pirozhkov from improving his position.
Pirozhkov is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindback wants to control but Pirozhkov is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pirozhkov gets caught flat footed, as Lindback shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pirozhkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lindback stacks Pirozhkov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lindback!
Pirozhkov struggling a bit here.
Lindback slows the pace down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindback working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lindback goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pirozhkov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lindback but great work by Pirozhkov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lindback tries to bench press Pirozhkov off him but Pirozhkov keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustaf Lindback dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lindback bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pirozhkov tries to improve position but can't.
Lindback tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lindback has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lindback tries for a kimura but Pirozhkov is defending well.
Lindback tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lindback has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pirozhkov is trying to get back to half guard.
Pirozhkov struggling a bit here.
Lindback trying to control the position but Pirozhkov is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirozhkov is looking to regain half guard here but Lindback keeps moving and retains side control.
Pirozhkov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pirozhkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lindback is looking to improve his position.
Pirozhkov is thwarting Lindback's attempts to control the position.
Pirozhkov seems to be working for a kimura but Lindback defends the submission attempt.
Pirozhkov is trying for a kimura here. Lindback looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pirozhkov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Pirozhkov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cross Odenkirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano has chosen Gonna Fly Now by Bill Conti as his entrance music. Rocky Marciano has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cross Odenkirk's chin.
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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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 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cross Odenkirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocky Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odenkirk has managed to clinch.
Marciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Odenkirk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've been informed that Marciano has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Odenkirk pushes Marciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano is trying to stall.
Marciano pushes Odenkirk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Odenkirk throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Odenkirk.
Odenkirk lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Rocky Marciano has been cut.
Marciano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Odenkirk is defending well.
Odenkirk blocking some punches.
Marciano tries to land knees in the clinch but Odenkirk avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano stalling against the cage.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Odenkirk.
A right hook to the body lands for Marciano.
Marciano leaning his opponent against the cage.
Marciano breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odenkirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Odenkirk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Odenkirk clinches up with Marciano and pushes him back against the cage.
Marciano tries to break free but Odenkirk pushes him back against the cage.
Marciano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marciano is trying to pull guard but Odenkirk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Odenkirk is pressed up against the cage. Marciano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Odenkirk down to the mat. Odenkirk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cross Odenkirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Marciano.
Marciano scores with a jab. Odenkirk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot by Odenkirk.
Odenkirk tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marciano slips a jab from Odenkirk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odenkirk drops Marciano with a beautiful combination! Marciano stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Odenkirk is looking for the KO!
Nice straight punches there by Marciano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marciano.
A jab from Odenkirk misses.
Odenkirk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Odenkirk clinches.
A hook to the body from Marciano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odenkirk.
Marciano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee calls for Marciano to work.
Marciano looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Odenkirk can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action.
Odenkirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odenkirk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Odenkirk working aggressively here.
Odenkirk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marciano.
Odenkirk misses with a punch on the inside.
Odenkirk has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
A right hand to the body from Odenkirk.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odenkirk.
Odenkirk lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marciano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Odenkirk throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Odenkirk tries a body shot but Marciano blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano takes a shot to the head.
Odenkirk lands with a short shot to the head.
Odenkirk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Odenkirk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Odenkirk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano lands an uppercut.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Odenkirk.
Odenkirk scores with a shoulder strike.
Odenkirk throws a head punch that misses.
Odenkirk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Odenkirk fails to land.
Marciano blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Odenkirk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Odenkirk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marciano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Odenkirk after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cross Odenkirk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Marciano's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Marciano.
Marciano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Odenkirk defends it nicely.
A slow jab from Odenkirk misses its intended target.
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odenkirk throws out the jab.
Odenkirk throws a front kick aimed at Marciano's knee but Marciano avoids it well.
Odenkirk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Odenkirk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marciano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Odenkirk goes for a small jab and connects. Now Odenkirk goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Marciano stumbles back but Odenkirk runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Marciano to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Marciano will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cross Odenkirk!
During a confident post fight interview, Cross Odenkirk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Rocky Marciano had this to say: '"Thank you to all those that have watched me in TTFC. Kudos to my opponent for bringing his A-game. I will return back to my home in Tokyo and continue my Tycoon journey".'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toa Kiuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson comes to the cage accompanied by How Much For One Rib?. Kiuga is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wish. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toa Kiuga!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiuga misses with a few strikes there.
Watson darts in trying to clinch
and Kiuga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kiuga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kiuga moves out of range of the body kick.
Watson tries to work over Kiuga's front leg with a kick but Kiuga checks it.
Kiuga just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kiuga misses the shot to the body.
Watson misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kiuga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Watson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kiuga throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Watson throws a leg kick that misses.
Watson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kiuga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watson is looking to clinch but Kiuga is avoiding it.
Mason Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Kiuga both land. Nice combination.
Watson is looking to clinch but Kiuga is avoiding it.
Kiuga throws a head kick that misses
and Watson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kiuga won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiuga managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Watson.
Watson is working Kiuga over with some ground and pound from side control.
Watson in side control, throwing shots but Kiuga defends.
Watson in side control, throwing shots but Kiuga defends.
Watson working the ground and pound but Kiuga is defending the strikes.
Watson tries to score with some ground and pound. Kiuga controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Watson throwing strikes but Kiuga manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kiuga trying to control the position but Watson is working away.
Watson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Watson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watson throws a strike but Kiuga avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiuga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kiuga trying to keep a closed guard but Watson is proving a slippery customer.
Watson working some strikes from top position.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiuga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Watson stands up over Kiuga, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiuga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kiuga can't keep his opponent in guard - Watson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kiuga regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Watson.
Kiuga working a defensive guard here.
Watson throws a strike but Kiuga rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Watson wants to sweep here but Kiuga controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Watson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kiuga keeps the fight on the outside.
Watson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiuga manages to avoid it.
Watson throws a series of punches but Kiuga moves out of range.
Kiuga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Watson.
Watson throws a head kick that half lands.
Kiuga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Watson.
Kiuga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiuga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Watson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Toa Kiuga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiuga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kiuga throws a head kick that misses.
Kiuga is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Watson rather than just go for the knockout.
Watson is looking to land body kicks.
Watson scores with a body shot.
Watson is looking to land body kicks.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiuga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiuga throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Watson feints and then cracks Kiuga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kiuga down.
Watson lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson misses with a head kick.
Kiuga punishes Watson's body with a nice straight punch.
Kiuga digs a good body shot into Watson's ribs.
Watson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kiuga if he has to take too many more of those.
Kiuga sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiuga manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson thuds his shin into the meat of Kiuga's side.
Kiuga tries a head kick but it misses.
Watson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiuga takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kiuga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Watson.
Kiuga avoids a kick to the body.
Kiuga swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Watson closes the distance and clinches.
Watson lands a nice elbow.
Kiuga prevents the takedown attempt.
Watson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Watson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Watson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kiuga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Watson can't find room to land a body shot as Kiuga controls the action.
Watson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiuga's elbow.
Watson tries to work over Kiuga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kiuga is defending well.
Kiuga prevents a takedown attempt there.
Watson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiuga's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiuga misses with a body punch.
Watson digs a right hand underneath Kiuga's ribcage. Kiuga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Watson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Watson avoids the body shot from Kiuga.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Watson - that will leave a mark!
Watson looks to land a body kick but Kiuga moved away.
Watson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Watson looks for the body kick but Kiuga saw that one coming.
Kiuga cracks a nice hook into Watson's ribs.
Watson is looking to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Watson.
Watson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason Watson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson looks for a takedown but Kiuga sprawls well.
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiuga.
Watson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kiuga stuns Watson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
Kiuga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watson misses with a head kick.
Watson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mason Watson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiuga throws a nice looking combination but Watson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kiuga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kiuga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson throws a right hand that Kiuga ducks under and follows up with a left that Kiuga also avoids with ease.
Watson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watson is looking to clinch.
Kiuga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Watson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson looks to land a body kick but Kiuga moved away.
Watson is looking to land body kicks.
Watson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Watson tries to clinch but Kiuga is having none of it.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Watson scores with a nice body kick.
Watson throws a leg kick but Kiuga checks it.
Watson moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kiuga after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiuga taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiuga.
Watson tries a body shot but Kiuga blocks it.
Kiuga struggles to land a body shot inside as Watson controls his hands.
Kiuga struggles to land a body shot inside as Watson controls his hands.
Toa Kiuga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watson tries to throw a body punch but Kiuga avoids it by throwing Watson back against the cage.
Watson can't find room to land a body shot as Kiuga controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Kiuga.
Kiuga is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Watson tries to work over Kiuga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Watson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Watson 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Watson!
Mason Watson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Professor Subzero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes into the arena with Enae Volare Mezzo blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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37
285 lbs
24 - 30 - 1 |
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267 lbs
6 - 2 - 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
24 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Professor Subzero!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar misses with a double jab.
Lesnar fails with the takedown.
Lesnar with a jab.
Lesnar wants to clinch.
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Subzero throws a sloppy head kick and Lesnar moves out of range easily.
Lesnar moves out of range as Subzero strikes.
Professor Subzero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar throws a leg kick but Subzero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Subzero looks to land a body kick but Lesnar moved away.
Some wild striking there from Lesnar.
A punch combination from Lesnar misses.
Subzero drops his hands momentarily and Lesnar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Subzero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Subzero darts in trying to clinch
and Lesnar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lesnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lesnar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Subzero.
Lesnar instigates a clinch.
Subzero throws an elbow but it misses.
Subzero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar jumps guard but Subzero turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lesnar takes an elbow to the temple.
Lesnar tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Subzero misses with an elbow strike.
Subzero stalls.
Subzero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Subzero lands an elbow just above Lesnar 's eye.
Lesnar wants to take the fight to the mat but Subzero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Subzero throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lesnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Subzero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lesnar misses with a double jab
and Subzero counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lesnar misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnar. Subzero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Subzero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lesnar.
Nice uppercut there from Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Subzero counters with a nice leg kick.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Lesnar does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Subzero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lesnar.
Subzero misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Professor Subzero will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Subzero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Subzero forces Lesnar back against the cage and clinches.
Subzero has Lesnar pushed against the cage.
Lesnar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lesnar wants the takedown. Subzero is fighting it off but Lesnar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Subzero's guard against the cage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Subzero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lesnar's guard.
Subzero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Subzero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Subzero trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lesnar's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar looking to control.
Subzero won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here.
Lesnar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Subzero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lesnar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lesnar is looking for a triangle but Subzero pushes his legs off easily.
Subzero stands and steps away. Lesnar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Subzero.
Subzero leaves Lesnar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Subzero feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lesnar's calf.
A head kick misses from Subzero.
Subzero gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Subzero tries to land knees in the clinch but Lesnar avoids the damage to the body.
Subzero lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Fedor Lesnar has been cut.
Subzero prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar blocks an elbow strike.
Lesnar takes an elbow to the temple.
Lesnar has a couple of punches blocked by Subzero.
Lesnar dodges an elbow strike from Subzero.
Subzero avoiding damage.
Lesnar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Subzero avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lesnar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lesnar is trying to drag Subzero to the mat but Subzero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lesnar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Subzero prevents it.
Subzero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Subzero.
Subzero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lesnar can't get the takedown.
Subzero misses with an elbow strike.
Subzero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Subzero.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Subzero lands an elbow just above Lesnar 's eye.
Subzero throws an elbow that misses.
Subzero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lesnar pulls guard successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Subzero tries to stand but Lesnar is controlling from the bottom.
Subzero decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lesnar, up you get!
Subzero misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Subzero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fedor Lesnar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Subzero misses with a body kick.
Professor Subzero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Subzero explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Subzero feints and then cracks Lesnar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lesnar down.
Subzero closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Subzero.
Subzero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Subzero lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Subzero.
Lesnar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Subzero prevents a takedown attempt there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Subzero is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Subzero prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar is trying to pull guard but Subzero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lesnar wants to take the fight to the mat but Subzero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Subzero lands an elbow just above Lesnar 's eye.
Subzero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Subzero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Subzero lands a damaging elbow.
Subzero gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fedor Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Subzero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Subzero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lesnar's brow.
Professor Subzero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Subzero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Subzero lands an elbow just above Lesnar 's eye.
Subzero gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Subzero throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Subzero stalls.
Subzero lands an elbow that stopped Lesnar in his tracks for a moment.
Lesnar is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Subzero lands an elbow inside that Lesnar shrugs off.
Oh Lesnar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Subzero lands a vicious elbow to the side of Lesnar's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Subzero tries to finish him with strikes but Lesnar still seems able to defend himself so Subzero steps back and lets Lesnar get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Lesnar gets tackled into the cage by Subzero. Subzero maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subzero digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Subzero throws an upwards elbow that knocks Lesnar out cold! Wow! You do not see a knockout like that very often - that will be on youtube highlights for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Professor Subzero!
During a confident post fight interview, Professor Subzero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agamemnon Coon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke On Roids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On Roids has chosen Duke Nukem Quotes! as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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36
210 lbs
29 - 21 - 2 |
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33
210 lbs
26 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
29 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Agamemnon Coon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke On Roids!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coon gets the takedown into side control.
On Roids wants to get back to his feet but Coon drags him back down.
Coon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Coon prevents On Roids from escaping the position.
On Roids parries the strikes from Coon easily there. Coon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable On Roids to escape.
On Roids tries to escape but Coon is in control.
Coon working the ground and pound from side control.
Coon 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coon controls the position from side control.
Coon throws an elbow but On Roids slips to the side and avoids it well.
Coon looks up at the clock and then as On Roids takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Coon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
On Roids is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
On Roids told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
On Roids is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Coon working the ground and pound but On Roids is defending the strikes.
On Roids dodges the ground and pound from Coon.
On Roids wants to get back to his feet but Coon drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but On Roids is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Coon working the ground and pound but On Roids is defending the strikes.
Coon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Coon wants to control but On Roids is keeping him busy.
Coon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
On Roids is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Coon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Coon trying to control the action but On Roids is working from the bottom.
Coon in side control, throwing shots but On Roids defends.
Coon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Coon.
Coon landing a few strikes.
On Roids tries to escape but Coon is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coon 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.
On Roids dodges the ground and pound from Coon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
On Roids is pushing Coon's head away, looking to escape. Coon manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Coon throws an elbow but On Roids slips to the side and avoids it well.
On Roids is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Coon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for On Roids!
On Roids is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Coon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Coon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Coon lands a big shot there that rocks On Roids but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coon looking to control but On Roids is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
On Roids is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Coon lands with some strikes.
On Roids is rocked!
Coon drops a big elbow. That's hurt On Roids! More shots from Coon and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agamemnon Coon!
After the fight, Agamemnon Coon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Klein East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vintage Vodka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). East comes to the cage accompanied by Cold as Ice- M.O.P.. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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203 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 27 - 1, fighting out of New York, Klein East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vintage Vodka!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
East shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vodka defends it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Vodka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Vodka misses its intended target.
East throws a leg kick
and Vodka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
East fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vodka manages to avoid it.
East scores with a sloppy right hand. Vodka should have avoided that one.
East steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vodka.
East walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vodka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
East throws a shot to the body.
East throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
East connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
East throws a sloppy body shot
and Vodka counters by moving into the clinch.
Vodka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
East blocks an uppercut.
East breaks from the clinch.
Vodka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East misses with a right hand
and Vodka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vodka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
East looks for the body kick but Vodka saw that one coming.
Vintage Vodka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
East throws a leg kick but Vodka sees it coming and moves out of range.
East scores with a punch to the head.
Vodka lands with an uppercut that bounces East off the cage and back into range.
A solid leg kick lands there for East.
A big right from Vodka misses.
Klein East seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
East lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by East.
East misses with a lunging right hand
and Vodka counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from East. Vodka does a little dance to reset his feet.
East has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Vodka lands the left hand.
East chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vodka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Vodka lands an impressive looking overhand right. East doesn't seem phased though.
Vodka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from East.
Vodka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from East.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from East, right into the meat.
East looks to land a right hand but Vodka moved out of range.
East throws a hook but Vodka blocks it.
East lands a nice shot to the body.
Vodka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but East manages to avoid it.
East lands a right hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Vodka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vodka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
East misses with a left hand
and Vodka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
East with a hook.
East fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vodka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by East.
East comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
East throws a front kick that sends Vodka stumbling back into the cage.
Vodka misses the jab.
A slow jab from Vodka misses its intended target.
East dives in for a single leg takedown but Vodka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klein East. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Vodka.
Vodka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vodka misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Vodka.
East is trying to break free.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vodka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
East lands a shot to the body.
East lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Vodka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
East escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vodka is looking to chop away at East's legs.
No luck for East with that takedown attempt.
East misses with a combination
and Vodka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
East swings away with a leg kick that misses.
East lands a body shot.
Vodka moves out of range of the strikes.
Vodka throws a good cross that connects.
Vodka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
East looks to score with a jab to the body but Vodka is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
East misses with a straight left.
East just misses with a punch to the body.
East misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klein East dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
East throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vodka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vodka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
East slips under a jab from Vodka.
A leg kick checked by East.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vodka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
East swings for the body but Vodka moves out of range.
East bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vodka's head.
East throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vodka.
East throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
East misses with a wild body shot.
East buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vodka checks a low kick from East.
Klein East is winning the standup battle so far.
Vodka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vodka.
East throws an off balance right hand
and Vodka counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vodka counters with a stiff right hand.
Vodka lands a nice shot that snaps East's head back.
East wants to land a leg kick but Vodka is out of range.
Vodka has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Vodka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
East pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Vodka lands an impressive looking overhand right. East doesn't seem phased though.
Vodka cracks the inside of East's front leg.
East checks a low kick from Vodka.
Vodka avoids the head kick by East.
Vodka misses with a hook. East ducked under it nicely.
Vodka defending well as East loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Vodka. No joy for East on that attempt.
A solid body kick from East.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vodka avoids the body shot from East.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Vodka.
Vodka tries to move into range but East moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
East ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vodka moves away.
East throws a low kick, looking for Vodka's leg but Vodka calmly moves out of range.
Vodka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from East.
Vodka blocks a leg kick.
Vodka slips a straight right by East.
Vodka throws a nice inside leg kick.
East throws a lazy uppercut
and Vodka counters with a straight right hand.
East looks to land a right hand but Vodka moved out of range.
East misses the shot to the body.
Vodka slips a jab from East.
East throws a leg kick but Vodka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vodka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vodka just misses with a elbow thrown towards East's brow.
Vodka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Easts head.
East blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vodka prevents a body shot from East.
Vodka lands with a short shot to the head.
East blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
East tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vodka's elbow.
Vodka misses with an elbow strike.
Vodka lands a shoulder strike.
East stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
East lands a nice uppercut.
Vodka blocking some punches.
East tries to break free but Vodka pushes him back against the cage.
Vodka has a couple of punches blocked by East.
Vodka has a couple of punches blocked by East.
East blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vodka has a couple of punches blocked by East.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
East wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vodka missing with knees to the body.
East blocks the elbow strike.
Vodka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vodka tries a body shot but East blocks it.
Vodka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
East working aggressively here.
Vintage Vodka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
East misses with a punch to the body.
East breaks from the clinch.
East lands a slapping body shot.
Vodka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
East rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
East clinches up with Vodka and pushes him back against the cage.
Vodka lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vodka just misses with a elbow thrown towards East's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vodka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vintage Vodka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
East ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vodka moves away.
East throws a shot from downtown. Vodka moves away and avoids it.
East misses with a left hand
and Vodka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
East throws a lazy uppercut
and Vodka counters with a straight right hand.
East pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vodka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice cross by Vodka.
East goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
East waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vodka.
East throws a lazy right hand but Vodka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
East looks for the body kick but Vodka saw that one coming.
East fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vodka checks it well.
East swings and misses with a hook to the body.
East tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vodka was well out of range. Poor timing from East.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vodka lands with a hook. East tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
East throws a hook to the side of Vodka's head but Vodka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
East misses with a wild body shot.
East misses with an attempted mid kick.
East throws a leg kick
and Vodka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vodka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
East takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vodka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from East.
East ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vodka moves away.
Good shot there by Vodka.
Nice jab there from Vodka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from East misses
and Vodka counters with a good low kick that East was not able to check.
Vodka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
East uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vodka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
East throws a poor cross that misses
and Vodka counters with a low kick, right behind East 's knee.
East lands a leg kick that knocks Vodka off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Vodka.
East ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vodka moves away.
East throws a lazy uppercut
and Vodka counters with a nice leg kick.
Vodka moves out of range of the body kick.
East throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vodka counters with a left to the body.
Vodka checks the leg kick.
East throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vodka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before East has time to react.
East tries to work over Vodka's front leg with a kick but Vodka checks it.
Vodka checks the leg kick.
East misses with a left hand
letting Vodka counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vodka scores with a jab to the body.
East throws out a loose jab but Vodka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vodka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but East manages to avoid it.
East throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vodka lands with a shot to the body.
Vodka works the jab nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vodka, as that shot connected.
Vodka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
East is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
East swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vodka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vodka checks a low kick from East.
East ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vodka moves away.
Vodka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from East.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vodka throws a hook to the side of East's head but East sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
East fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vodka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
East throws a looping overhand right but Vodka ducks down to avoid it.
East shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vodka pinned against the cage. Vodka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
East looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
East misses with a two punch combination.
East throws a leg kick
and Vodka counters with a stiff right hand.
Vodka scores with a decent looking hook.
East rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vodka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh East is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vodka jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vodka checks a low kick from East.
The crowd cheers as Vodka lands an impressive looking overhand right. East doesn't seem phased though.
East swings for the body but Vodka moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vintage Vodka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vodka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vintage Vodka!
After the big win, Vintage Vodka made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors TFP Graphics - Pit Inc and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Palmares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Gauge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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215 lbs
39 - 20 - 0 |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Palmares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Gauge!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Palmares misses.
Gauge throws a front kick aimed at Palmares's knee but Palmares avoids it well.
Gauge lands a right hook to the body.
Palmares drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Palmares is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gauge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palmares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gauge wants to stand up but Palmares is controlling him.
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!
Palmares working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauge wants to stand up but Palmares is controlling him.
Palmares drops back looking for a leg! Gauge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gauge manages to kick Palmares off! Palmares jumps back into Gauge's guard.
Palmares trying to move into half guard but instead Gauge has managed to sweep!
Palmares looking for a guillotine here but Gauge defends easily.
Palmares looking for subs off his back but Gauge has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmares looking for submissions off his back.
Palmares is staying active underneath Gauge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Palmares has a hand on Gauge's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gauge takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Palmares is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmares regains half guard.
Palmares looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Palmares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gauge is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Palmares!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmares tries to hold on but Gauge postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmares is desperately trying to improve his position but Gauge has a good base and remains in mount.
Palmares is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palmares working to try and regain half guard.
Gauge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Palmares is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Palmares dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Palmares tries to score with a low kick but Gauge moves his leg out of the way.
Palmares misses with a straight left.
Gauge scores with a spinning back kick!
Palmares fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gauge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Palmares misses with a right hand
and Gauge counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmares blocks a low kick nicely.
Gauge slips under a jab from Palmares.
Palmares fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gauge checks a leg kick nicely.
Palmares punishes Gauge's body with a nice straight punch.
Palmares closes the distance and clinches up with Gauge, looking for a takedown. Palmares pushes Gauge against the cage but Gauge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Palmares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmares misses the shot to the body.
Palmares shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gauge buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Palmares walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Rodrigo Palmares has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmares blocks a head kick by Gauge.
Gauge throws a push kick but Palmares slaps the foot to one side.
Palmares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gauge throws a big shot that misses.
Palmares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmares misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gauge misses with a straight left.
Palmares shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palmares changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gauge tries to avoid it but Palmares manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gauge to the ground. Gauge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Palmares throws a hook but Gauge avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Palmares checks a leg kick.
Gauge leaves Palmares with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Gauge.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Gauge coming out on top.
Gauge tries to work over Palmares's front leg with a kick but Palmares checks it.
Gauge plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmares throws a leg kick that is checked
and Palmares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palmares fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Palmares throws a poor cross that misses
and Gauge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmares fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gauge misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Gauge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Palmares's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Gauge plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Palmares to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Palmares just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyson Gauge!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Fall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shelton Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrell has chosen Ellie Goulding - Burn 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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185 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Fall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 3, fighting out of New York, Shelton Harrell!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fall.
Fall thows a leg kick but Harrell checks it
enabling Harrell to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack Fall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fall misses with a straight right.
Fall 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.
Fall misses with a takedown attempt - Harrell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fall - that will leave a mark!
Fall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fall misses with a head shot. Harrell uses the momentum to regain guard.
Harrell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fall tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrell is retaining full guard.
Fall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fall.
Harrell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harrell has control of Fall's left arm, preventing Fall from doing any damage.
Harrell wants to sweep but no luck.
Fall wants to pass the guard but Harrell is keeping the position.
Harrell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fall is one step ahead there.
Harrell is pulling down on Fall's head. It's preventing any offense from Fall, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shelton Harrell was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fall lands the left hand.
Fall misses with a hook to the body
and Harrell counters with an outside leg kick.
Fall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fall throws a jab when Harrell was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Fall.
Harrell drops his hands momentarily and Fall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fall lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fall missing with a left hand there. Harrell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrell has Fall up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fall is looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Harrell.
Harrell prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Fall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Harrell.
Harrell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harrell being controlled against the cage.
Harrell misses with some punches.
Fall is trying to maintain a safe position but Harrell gets an underhook and turns Fall into the cage.
Fall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harrell has him pressed against the cage.
Harrell is looking to control Fall's arms but Fall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harrell has his back to the cage.
Fall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harrell lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Harrell.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harrell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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!
Harrell prevents Fall from breaking the clinch.
Harrell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fall is keeping busy.
Fall is trying to break free.
Harrell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fall is keeping busy.
Harrell leaning against his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fall tries for a takedown but Harrell manages to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Harrell to work.
Fall is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Fall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Harrell walks into a stiff left hand from Fall.
Fall blocks a head kick by Harrell.
Harrell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fall misses the jab.
Fall misses with a low kick.
Fall ducks right into an uppercut from Harrell.
Harrell slips under a jab from Fall.
Fall shoots in for a double leg but Harrell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harrell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fall throws an off balance right hand
and Harrell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fall's knee momentarily.
Fall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harrell.
Fall misses with an uppercut.
Fall shoots in looking for a takedown. Harrell tries to sprawl out of it but Fall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harrell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harrell trying to control but Fall postures up.
Fall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harrell sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Harrell is looking for a sweep. Fall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrell is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fall is pressing down on Harrell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harrell is holding on for now.
Harrell wants to get back to full guard.
Fall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fall wants to free his trapped foot but Harrell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fall wants to control but Harrell is keeping him busy.
Fall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harrell is just riding it out for now. Fall eventually gives up the hold.
Fall wants to control but Harrell is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fall trying to control but Harrell is working from the bottom.
Fall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harrell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harrell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harrell!
Fall is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrell controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Fall dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harrell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harrell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harrell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrell rushes Fall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harrell has Fall pushed against the cage.
Harrell throws a head punch that misses.
Fall blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fall is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harrell is keeping busy.
Fall tries to break the clinch but Harrell is controlling the position.
Harrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Fall.
Fall stalling in the clinch.
Fall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Harrell fails to land.
Fall blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harrell.
Harrell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harrell lands a nice uppercut.
Harrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Fall.
Harrell lands with a left to the head.
Fall takes a shot to the head.
Harrell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fall backwards.
Fall taking a breather.
Fall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shelton Harrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell wants to stall.
Fall has had enough of the clinch but Harrell keeps him there for the moment.
Harrell prevents Fall from breaking the clinch.
Harrell misses with a punch to the body.
Harrell effectively controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrell misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fall - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Harrell lands with a right to the head.
Fall is trying to stall.
Harrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Fall controls his hands.
Harrell cracks Fall with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Harrell.
Harrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Fall.
Harrell lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fall stalling in the clinch but Harrell improves position.
Shelton Harrell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harrell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fall has Harrell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harrell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fall is trying to stall.
Fall has Harrell pushed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Harrell as the two fighters clinch.
Fall looking to slow down the pace here.
Fall tries to break free but Harrell pushes him back against the cage.
Harrell is working Fall over against the cage.
Harrell has a couple of punches blocked by Fall.
Fall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Fall.
Fall looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Harrell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrell.
Harrell pushes Fall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harrell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Harrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fall is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Fall controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrell lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fall wants to stall.
Fall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harrell after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Fall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fall trying to stall but Harrell improves his position.
Fall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shelton Harrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Fall!
A less than humble Jack Fall misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scotty Bennet could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sonny Corleone's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scotty Bennet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Corleone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
Corleone tries to clinch up
enabling Bennet to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Sonny Corleone has been cut.
Corleone moves out of range of the body kick.
Bennet lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bennet.
Corleone avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Bennet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corleone swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corleone has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bennet stuns Corleone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corleone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Bennet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bennet throws a leg kick but Corleone checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Corleone moved out of range.
Bennet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corleone slips under a jab from Bennet.
No joy there for Bennet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bennet lands the left hand.
Bennet attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Corleone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bennet's sensitive parts.
Bennet throws a series of punches but Corleone avoids them all with ease.
Bennet circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corleone keeps Bennet at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Corleone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone rushes Bennet and presses him up against the cage.
Bennet lands a nice uppercut.
Corleone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
I was talking to Bennet's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Bennet.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corleone's elbow.
Corleone lands an elbow inside that Bennet shrugs off.
It looks like Scotty Bennet has been cut.
Corleone crunches a lovely knee into Bennet's ribcage.
Bennet is breathing heavily.
Corleone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corleone lands a nice knee to the body.
Corleone lands a right hand.
Corleone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Corleone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bennet.
Corleone lands a right hand.
Corleone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennets head.
Corleone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Corleone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Corleone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corleone holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Corleone works on Bennet's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone misses with some punches.
A short right from Corleone.
Corleone swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corleone slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters up against the cage, Corleone throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bennet fails to land.
Bennet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corleone landing knees to the head.
Corleone trying to land knees to the body.
Corleone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Corleone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corleone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennet is trying to stall.
Corleone trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bennet.
Corleone misses with the head strike.
Bennet tries a body shot but Corleone blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Corleone throws an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet blocks an elbow strike from Corleone.
Corleone pushes Bennet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corleone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corleone lands a good knee to the midsection. Bennet won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Corleone obliges.
Corleone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Corleone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Corleone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Corleone.
Corleone digs a right hand into Bennet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bennet's gas tank.
Corleone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corleone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Corleone lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corleone lands an elbow that stopped Bennet in his tracks for a moment.
Bennet avoids a wild elbow strike from Corleone.
Corleone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bennet is rocked!
Corleone avoiding damage.
Oh Bennet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corleone gets through Bennet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Corleone dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Corleone drops Bennet with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bennet! Corleone dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonny Corleone!
Sonny Corleone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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