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NAF 19: The Outsider PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camron Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bart Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Camron Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Simpson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Simpson wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Simpson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Simpson's guard.
Simpson looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is fighting to break Simpson's control of his arms but Simpson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Simpson had control of the position.
Simpson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Simpson won't let him.
Simpson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Simpson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Simpson won't let him.
Simpson is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Simpson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Simpson tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Bart Simpson has been cut.
Jackson throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops Simpson with a beautiful combination! Simpson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jackson is looking for the KO!
Simpson is rocked!
Simpson walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Jackson swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Camron Jackson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and One Turd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urijah Faber had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. One Turd acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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164 lbs
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163 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Urijah Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, One Turd!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Faber was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Turd regains half guard.
Turd manages to get to full guard.
Faber throws a big right hand that misses.
Faber scoring with some ground and pound.
Turd wants to sweep here but Faber controlling him for the moment.
Turd looking for a guillotine here but Faber defends easily.
Turd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turd working for a triangle but Faber defends it easily.
Faber stands up over Turd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Faber with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Faber is aware though and is defending well.
Turd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turd looks gassed!
Faber stands up over Turd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Faber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Faber looking to pass the guard.
Turd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Faber defends well.
Faber throwing strikes from guard but Turd blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Faber's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turd has his foot on Faber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Faber works his way back into a safe position though.
Faber is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Turd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turd wants to sweep here but Faber controlling him for the moment.
Faber is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Faber advances to half guard.
Turd is defending against the submission attempts here by Faber.
Turd is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Faber is tapping! Great win for Turd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). One Turd!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Ronikyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Whoop Rico. Ronikyte is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Whatever by Godsmack. Simon Ronikyte has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chris Jackson's chin.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Ronikyte!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson connects with a high kick.
It looks like Simon Ronikyte has been cut.
No joy there for Ronikyte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ronikyte gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson is working for takedown but Ronikyte is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ronikyte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson prevents Ronikyte from breaking the clinch.
Ronikyte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Ronikyte won't allow it.
Jackson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ronikyte looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ronikyte looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ronikyte!
Ronikyte decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ronikyte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ronikyte closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Ronikyte tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Ronikyte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ronikyte is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jackson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ronikyte to the mat. Ronikyte regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Ronikyte is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronikyte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ronikyte has wrist control.
Jackson stops Ronikyte from standing up.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Ronikyte.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Ronikyte shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ronikyte circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Ronikyte pushes him off.
A solid body kick from Jackson.
Ronikyte jabs at Jackson's body.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
A combination from Ronikyte does no damage.
Ronikyte lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
It looks like Chris Jackson has been cut.
Ronikyte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ronikyte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ronikyte wants to clinch.
Ronikyte tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Simon Ronikyte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronikyte lands a big uppercut and Jackson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jackson looks OK. Ronikyte waves Jackson back to his feet!
Jackson is rocked!
Ronikyte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Ronikyte misses with the combination.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Ronikyte! Jackson is backing up but he can't get away as Ronikyte lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Jackson and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Simon Ronikyte!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Lionel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cocteau Twins - Song to the Siren. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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162 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Lionel!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lionel.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Lionel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hernandez thumps Lionel with a low kick.
Lionel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hernandez's waist but Hernandez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lionel off to one side.
Hernandez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hernandez is looking to land body kicks.
Lionel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hernandez moves into the clinch.
Lionel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lionel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hernandez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lionel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oscar Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Lionel.
Hernandez manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hernandez wants to stand and escape but Lionel is having none of it.
Hernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hernandez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hernandez tries to get out of the position.
Lionel advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Lionel keeps him under control.
Lionel misses with a head shot. Hernandez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but Lionel postures up.
Hernandez wants to stand but Lionel is controlling the position.
Lionel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lionel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lionel wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position.
Lionel wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lionel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hernandez!
Hernandez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lionel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hernandez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hernandez and Lionel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lionel looks gassed!
Hernandez tries to buck Lionel off but Lionel is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lionel has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lionel dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a takedown
and Lionel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Lionel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hernandez sprawls well. Hernandez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lionel gets slowly back to his feet.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Lionel moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lionel gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Lionel trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Hernandez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hernandez cracks Lionel with an open hand slap.
Lionel shoots in and drives through. Hernandez sprawls well.
Hernandez with a jab.
Hernandez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lionel is rocked!
Hernandez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lionel is still on wobbly legs! Can Hernandez finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lionel seems to have recovered his senses.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Hernandez! Lionel is out on his feet! Hernandez rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Lionel is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Lionel is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Hernandez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Rowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myers kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Firebreather" by Thrice. Rowe has chosen Fight Music as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Gavin Myers has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gavin Myers seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gavin Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Timmy Rowe!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Myers tries to avoid it but Rowe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Myers to the ground. Myers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Myers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Myers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rowe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rowe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Myers is working away from the top position though.
Myers stands up out of the half guard.
Myers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rowe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rowe tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Rowe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Myers 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.
Rowe wants to control but Myers is keeping busy.
Rowe regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rowe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rowe has escaped and now he's on top!
Myers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rowe on the ground.
Myers is looking for a triangle but Rowe pushes his legs off easily.
Rowe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Myers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rowe has Myers in his guard.
Rowe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rowe keeping moving, preventing Myers from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myers stopping the sweep attempt from Rowe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Myers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rowe is proving hard to escape from.
Rowe trying to keep a closed guard but Myers is proving a slippery customer.
Rowe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Myers being controlled here momentarily.
Rowe keeping moving, preventing Myers from controlling successfully.
Myers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Myers postures up.
Myers preventing the sweep.
Myers is looking to work some ground and pound but Rowe has wrist control.
Myers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rowe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rowe has escaped and now he's on top!
Rowe forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myers wants to get back to full guard.
Rowe controlling the action here.
Myers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rowe pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Myers gets back to full guard.
Myers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rowe defends well.
Myers is breathing heavily.
Rowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Myers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rowe content to stall in guard here.
Myers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rowe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rowe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Myers trying to control the position.
Rowe wants to control from the top but Myers keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gavin Myers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Myers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rowe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Myers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rowe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rowe is trying to control Myers's posture but Myers avoids it.
Myers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rowe, who protects the arm well.
Rowe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rowe wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowe is pressing down on Myers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Myers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rowe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Myers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rowe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Myers has Rowe in his guard.
Rowe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Myers looking for a sweep. Not yet Myers, not yet.
Myers thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rowe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rowe wants to control from the top but Myers keeps moving.
Myers keeping full guard, as Rowe tries to pass.
Myers keeping moving, preventing Rowe from controlling successfully.
Myers is trying to keep Rowe in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rowe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Myers is wriggling around trying to escape.
Myers wants to control but Rowe is having none of it.
Gavin Myers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Myers can't escape the position.
Rowe lands a nice shot to the head.
Myers is in a horrible position here. Rowe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rowe is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Myers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Myers shrugs it off.
Rowe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers is trying to escape the mount.
Rowe cracks Myers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rowe with shots to the head and body - Myers looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rowe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Myers reaches up and holds on to Rowe to control the position.
Myers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rowe landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Rowe.
Rowe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Myers is looking to improve his position but Rowe isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers wants to control but Rowe is having none of it.
Myers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rowe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Myers is trying desperately to improve position.
Myers in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Myers taking shots to the head.
Rowe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Myers can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rowe with the ground and pound from mount.
Rowe landing punches.
Rowe controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Rowe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Myers shoots and misses
and Rowe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Myers!
Myers in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rowe trying to control but Myers is having none of it.
Myers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rowe has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Myers is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timmy Rowe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cody Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Vasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Vasher told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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167 lbs
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158 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Vasher!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ross.
Vasher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vasher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vasher misses with a head kick.
Ross connects with a crisp jab.
Ross throws a lazy right hand but Vasher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vasher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasher.
Vasher misses the shot to the body.
Ross throws the left hand but Vasher avoids the punch easily.
Vasher takes the fight into the clinch.
Vasher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vasher with a knee to the head.
Vasher with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vasher utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vasher taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ross takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vasher scores with a knee to the head.
Vasher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ross effectively controlling the action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vasher obliges.
Vasher lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vasher misses with a knee to the head.
Vasher landing knees to the head.
Vasher lands a body punch.
Vasher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vasher missing with knees to the body.
Vasher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vasher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ross is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vasher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vasher landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ross is trying to break the clinch but Vasher has him pressed against the cage.
Ross takes an elbow to the temple.
Ross takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ross fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vasher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vasher looks gassed!
Vasher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vasher throws a head punch that misses.
Ross avoids a wild elbow strike from Vasher.
Vasher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Vasher on the inside.
Vasher looking to throw knees to the head but Ross is blocking nicely.
Vasher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vasher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross trying to control the position but instead, Vasher has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ross into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ross as Vasher tries to tie him up.
Vasher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ross has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vasher with a knee to the head.
Ross is trying to maintain a safe position but Vasher gets an underhook and turns Ross into the cage.
Vasher throws an elbow that misses.
Vasher landing knees to the head.
Ross wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vasher with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vasher scores with a shot to the side of Ross's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vasher.
Vasher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vasher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vasher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vasher looking to slow down the pace here.
Ross just leaning against Vasher, taking a breather.
Vasher lands a nice elbow.
Ross will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vasher up against the cage.
Vasher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ross has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Vasher dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ross throws a lazy right hand but Vasher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vasher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ross.
Vasher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vasher moves into the clinch.
Ross avoiding damage as Vasher throws knees to the body.
Vasher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ross blocks it with crossed arms.
Vasher is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vasher tries a knee to the head but Ross blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross looking to slow down the pace here.
Ross dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short left from Vasher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasher crunches a lovely knee into Ross's ribcage.
Vasher lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Vasher.
Vasher lands a nice elbow.
Vasher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vasher misses with a knee to the head.
Vasher is breathing heavily.
Vasher with a knee to the head.
Vasher tries a knee to the head but Ross blocks it.
Vasher wants to stall.
Vasher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ross's defenses.
Vasher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Vasher.
Vasher with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vasher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vasher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ross stalls.
Vasher lands a knee to the head.
Vasher wants to stall.
Ross is trying to maintain a safe position but Vasher gets an underhook and turns Ross into the cage.
Vasher working Ross over with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cody Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasher moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ross throws a jab when Vasher was well out of range.
Ross bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vasher is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vasher is not content to let Ross control the position.
Ross is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vasher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vasher pushes Ross away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ross gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ross tries for a kimura but Vasher is defending well.
Vasher tries to escape but Ross is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vasher sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vasher is trying to buck Ross off.
Ross looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vasher is avoiding damage well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ross connects with the punch.
Ross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vasher circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Ross misses.
A big left from Ross misses.
Vasher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Vasher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vasher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasher clinches with his opponent.
Vasher misses with a knee strike.
Vasher slowing the pace effectively.
Vasher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ross is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vasher is pushing Ross up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A knee to the head by Vasher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasher lands a knee to the body.
Vasher connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasher landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vasher throws an elbow that misses.
Ross avoids a wild elbow strike from Vasher.
A knee to the head by Vasher.
Ross stalling.
Vasher missing with knees to the body.
Ross stalling in the clinch but Vasher improves position.
Ross blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ross is trying to maintain a safe position but Vasher gets an underhook and turns Ross into the cage.
Vasher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ross.
Vasher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasher scores with a shot to the side of Ross's head.
A head punch on the inside from Ross fails to land.
Vasher tries to land knees in the clinch but Ross avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vasher misses with a knee strike.
Vasher wants to stall.
Vasher lands a right hand.
Vasher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ross.
Vasher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vasher swings wildly with an uppercut but Ross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vasher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ross blocks it with crossed arms.
Ross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ross just leaning against Vasher, taking a breather.
Vasher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ross has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ross working hard to break the clinch.
Ross breaks from the clinch.
Vasher moves in looking to clinch but Ross pushes him off.
Vasher throws an overhand right that lands on Ross's shoulder, as Ross tries to avoid the shot.
Ross throws a hook but Vasher blocks it.
Vasher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ross shoots in and drives through. Vasher sprawls well.
Ross throws a hook but Vasher avoids it easily.
Ross is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vasher wants to clinch.
Vasher is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vasher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ross swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasher.
Cody Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ross misses with a straight right.
Ross has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vasher finds it's way round the side to connect with Ross's head.
Vasher wants to clinch.
Vasher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ross.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Ross misses.
Ross shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vasher is trying to defend but Ross finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ross 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.
Vasher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Vasher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vasher winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Vasher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Luc (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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214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Luc!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Luc.
Jackson throws a body punch but Luc moves out of range.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Luc had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luc shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Luc didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Luc trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Luc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Luc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Luc eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luc is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luc trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Luc wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Luc is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luc swivels and escapes.
Luc looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luc but Luc pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Luc circles away and keeps his distance.
Luc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Luc misses with a two punch combination.
Luc avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson moves forwards but Luc connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Luc gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Luc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson throws a body punch but Luc moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luc manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Luc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luc misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luc circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Luc throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luc manages to avoid it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luc as he jumps to the side.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Jackson swings for the body but Luc moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Luc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luc sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Luc throws a left and a right that both miss
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luc looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Luc looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Luc actively working from the bottom here.
Luc tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like Jackson is going to stand back up.
Luc tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jackson shoots and misses
and Luc counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luc throws out the jab.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Luc.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luc sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Luc misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Luc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Luc.
Luc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Quinton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Luc.
Luc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Luc.
Luc scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson shoots and misses
and Luc counters with a nice uppercut.
Luc stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jackson takes a swing at Luc's ribcage but misses.
Jackson is looking to wear down Luc with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Luc clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luc scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luc misses with a series of wild punches.
Jean Luc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luc takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Luc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Luc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bin Laden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Staples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitch Staples has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bin Laden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitch Staples!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Laden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Staples throws a nice looking combination but Laden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheers as Staples lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laden doesn't seem phased though.
Staples cracks Laden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Staples is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mitch Staples seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staples is looking to clinch.
Staples moves in looking to clinch but Laden pushes him off.
Staples lunges at Laden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laden's hand.
Staples jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laden swats away the attempt to clinch by Staples.
Staples is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laden.
Staples tries to clinch but Laden is having none of it.
Staples throws a good cross that connects.
Staples fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Staples misses.
Staples throws a right and a left that Laden avoids nicely.
Laden looks for a takedown but Staples sprawls well.
Staples looks to land a right hand but Laden moved out of range.
Staples stuns Laden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Staples dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laden shoots in for a double leg but Staples sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Staples pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Staples moves in looking to clinch but Laden pushes him off.
Staples misses the shot to the body.
Staples throws a looping overhand right but Laden ducks down to avoid it.
Staples throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Staples scores with a jab to the jaw.
Staples cracks a nice hook into Laden's ribs.
Nice cross by Staples.
Staples tries to clinch up.
Staples scores with a hook.
Staples tries to clinch but Laden is having none of it.
Staples misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Staples looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Staples throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Staples wants to clinch up but Laden keeps it at a distance.
A lazy left from Staples finds it's target.
Staples fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Staples tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staples tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Staples is looking to clinch but Laden is avoiding it.
Staples tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Staples fails in his attempt to clinch.
Staples scores with a sloppy right hand. Laden should have avoided that one.
Laden avoids the body shot from Staples.
Staples fails with an attempt to clinch.
Staples throws the left hand but Laden avoids the punch easily.
Laden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bin Laden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laden feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Laden is pushing down on Staples's leg trying to pass to half guard. Staples is fighting to maintain full guard but Laden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Staples is trying to control but can't.
Staples is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staples trying to hold on to Laden's head to control him but Laden postures up.
Staples wants to get back to his feet.
Staples is trying to maintain the position but Laden is very close to passing his half guard.
Staples is defending against the submission attempts here by Laden.
Laden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Staples wants to control but Laden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laden works his way into side control.
Staples is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Staples dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Laden walks into a straight right hand from Staples.
Laden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Staples sprawls well. Staples wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laden gets slowly back to his feet.
Staples throws a body punch but Laden moves out of range.
Laden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Staples misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laden keeps the fight on the outside.
A left lands for Staples.
Staples punishes Laden's body with a nice straight punch.
Staples swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staples is looking to clinch.
Staples lands a lovely overhand right.
Bin Laden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laden fails with a takedown attempt.
Laden takes one on the button.
Staples lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Laden avoids the body shot from Staples.
A jab from Staples does it's job there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Staples looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Staples.
Staples is looking to clinch but Laden is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Staples fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Staples darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Staples doesn't manage to clinch there - Laden circles away.
Staples cracks Laden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Staples looks to score with a jab to the body but Laden is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Laden.
Laden fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bin Laden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Staples.
Staples throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laden.
Donk. Staples catches Laden right on the button with a cross.
Staples misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staples lands with a hook. Laden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Laden is looking for a kimura here.
Staples is concentrating on defense, preventing Laden from advancing position.
Staples tries to roll over but Laden keeps him under control.
Staples is trying to stand.
Staples moves into full guard.
Staples wants to sweep but no luck.
Staples is looking to stand up but Laden isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staples trying to keep a closed guard but Laden is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laden stopping the sweep attempt from Staples.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Staples throws the left hand but Laden avoids the punch easily.
Staples throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Staples doesn't manage to clinch there - Laden circles away.
Staples lands a jab.
Staples misses the shot to the body.
Staples doesn't manage to clinch there - Laden circles away.
Staples dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Staples showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Laden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Staples tries to avoid it but Laden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Staples to the ground. Staples escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Staples rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Staples throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laden.
Staples scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laden slips under a jab.
Laden closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Staples to the mat! Staples manages to get full guard.
Staples is looking to stand up but Laden isn't so interested in that idea.
Staples can't keep his opponent in guard - Laden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Staples is not content to let Laden control the position.
Laden wants to pass the guard but Staples is defending well.
Laden is working hard here to advance position.
Laden stops Staples from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staples trying to control but Laden postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Staples pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Staples wants to clinch.
Staples looks to score with a jab to the body but Laden is just out of range.
Staples takes a swing at Laden's ribcage but misses.
Laden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Staples misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Staples there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Laden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Staples throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laden tries to move into range but Staples moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Staples tries to clinch up.
Staples misses the jab.
Staples looks to throw the jab but Laden is out of range.
Staples throws a shot from downtown. Laden moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Staples looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Staples looks to land a right hand but Laden moved out of range.
Laden keeps the fight on the outside.
Staples wants to clinch up but Laden keeps it at a distance.
Laden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Staples finds it's way round the side to connect with Laden's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Staples looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Staples looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mitch Staples seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laden slips a jab from Staples.
Staples swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Staples misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laden.
Staples missing with a left hand there. Laden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laden slips under a jab.
Staples throws a one two combo.
Laden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Staples waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Staples.
Staples throws a hook but Laden blocks it.
Staples tries to close the distance and clinch but Laden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Staples looks to throw the jab but Laden is out of range.
Staples connects with a looping right hand.
Staples fails in his attempt to clinch.
Staples cracks Laden with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Staples lands a nice looking body shot.
Staples throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bin Laden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitch Staples is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Staples throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Staples comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Staples winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Staples!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Lombardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lombardo has chosen Nas - Got Yourself A Gun as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leon Rivers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Lombardo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Lombardo misses the jab.
A big left from Lombardo misses.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lombardo as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Lombardo. No joy for Rivers on that attempt.
Lombardo lands an overhand right.
Lombardo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivers on the side of the head.
Lombardo misses with a looping right.
Rivers moves out of range of the strikes.
Lombardo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rivers.
Lombardo missing with a left hand there. Rivers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rivers tries to bum rush Lombardo with a series of wild strikes but Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rivers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lombardo misses with a straight left.
Rivers thows a body shot but no joy.
Rivers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rivers.
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!
Rivers feints and as Lombardo raises his hands in defense, Rivers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rivers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rivers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lombardo controls Rivers momentarily but Rivers frees himself.
Rivers is fighting to break Lombardo's control of his arms but Lombardo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lombardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lombardo, not yet.
Lombardo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rivers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rivers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rivers is looking for a kimura but Lombardo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rivers to get the leverage.
Lombardo moves into full guard.
Lombardo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rivers manages to get himself to full guard.
Lombardo with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lombardo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rivers dives on top into guard.
Rivers looking to sit in guard and control but Lombardo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rivers is looking for a triangle but Lombardo pushes his legs off easily.
Lombardo works over Rivers with some ground and pound from guard.
Lombardo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lombardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lombardo is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivers has wrist control.
Lombardo passes into half guard.
Lombardo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rivers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lombardo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rivers is controlling Lombardo's trapped leg to prevent Lombardo from advancing to side control.
Rivers wants to improve his position but Lombardo is controlling well.
Lombardo wants to pass to mount but Rivers is defending the position.
Rivers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rivers wants to improve his position but Lombardo is controlling well.
Lombardo is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers is doing well to control the position and prevent Lombardo from advancing to side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lombardo throws a looping overhand right but Rivers ducks down to avoid it.
Rivers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lombardo is trying to defend but Rivers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lombardo wants to improve his position but Rivers is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Lombardo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rivers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rivers wants to control but Lombardo is keeping him busy.
Rivers drops an elbow to the side of Lombardo's head.
Rivers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lombardo has hold of Rivers's hands but Rivers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lombardo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lombardo.
Lombardo looking to control.
Lombardo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rivers distracts Lombardo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lombardo wants to sweep but no luck.
Lombardo has his hands on Rivers's head, controlling the position.
Lombardo trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lombardo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rivers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rivers tries to free his leg and advance position but Lombardo is retaining full guard.
Lombardo trying to control the position.
Lombardo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivers is aware though and is defending well.
Lombardo is breathing heavily.
Rivers working some strikes from top position.
Lombardo trying to keep a closed guard but Rivers is proving a slippery customer.
Lombardo has momentary wrist control but Rivers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rivers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rivers stopping the sweep attempt from Lombardo.
Rivers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lombardo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lombardo has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Lombardo throws a big right hand that misses.
Rivers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lombardo defends well.
Rivers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lombardo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lombardo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rivers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lombardo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rivers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lombardo circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Rivers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lombardo throws an overhand right that lands on Rivers's shoulder, as Rivers tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombardo misses the target.
Rivers moves out of range of the strikes.
Lombardo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lombardo misses with a body shot
so Rivers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lombardo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lombardo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rivers's guard.
Rivers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lombardo throwing strikes from guard but Rivers blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo distracts Rivers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rivers looking to control.
Rivers keeping full guard, as Lombardo tries to pass.
Rivers is trying to control the position but Lombardo postures up.
Lombardo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lombardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rivers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rivers lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo can't do much from the bottom here.
Lombardo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lombardo can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Rivers dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Lombardo.
Rivers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lombardo.
The fighters circling - Lombardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lombardo lands with a nice combination. Rivers backs away looking to recover.
Lombardo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rivers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rivers.
Lombardo working a defensive guard here.
Lombardo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rivers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lombardo keeping moving, preventing Rivers from controlling successfully.
Rivers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lombardo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lombardo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lombardo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rivers has worked his arm free - good work by Rivers!
Rivers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lombardo off and has taken his back!
Rivers has Lombardo flattened out and is raining down punches.
Rivers scores with strikes from the back.
Rivers is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lombardo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lombardo for a finish.
Rivers keeps control of the position as Lombardo tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Lombardo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rivers gets his way!
Rivers lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lombardo tries to break free.
Rivers is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Lombardo with him. Lombardo is trying to defend but Rivers has an arm under the chin now! Lombardo grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leon Rivers!
Leon Rivers is the new light heavyweight champion!
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