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NYFN 12: Smith vs Blackburn PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Tickel (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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184 lbs
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jin Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Tickel!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tickel has a takedown stuffed.
Kim misses with a body kick.
Kim walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tickel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown attempt by Tickel or perhaps it was just good defense by Kim, which made it look bad.
Kim scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kim throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tickel moves out of range as Kim throws a body kick.
We've been told by Kim's head coaches at Elroys Elite Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kim swings for the body but Tickel moves out of range.
Tickel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jin Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Tickel.
Tickel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kim has momentary wrist control but Tickel slips an elbow through the middle.
Kim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kim keeping full guard, as Tickel tries to pass.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tickel working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Tickel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tickel throws a strike but Kim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tickel trying to control the position.
Tickel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tickel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kim trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tickel's guard.
Kim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tickel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kim is aware though and is defending well.
Tickel pulls Kim in close to his closed guard and prevents Kim from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tickel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kim has passed into half guard!
Tickel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kim pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tickel wants to get back to full guard but Kim has mounted him!
Tickel regains half guard.
Tickel tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg.
Kim tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tickel.
Kim is thwarting Tickel's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tickel tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kim passes into side control, despite Tickel's attempt to control the position.
Tickel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tickel wants to take a breather but Kim is having none of it.
Tickel is looking for a kimura here.
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 Jin Kim will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Kim throws a low kick but Tickel avoids it.
Tickel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tickel dives in for a single leg takedown but Kim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kim.
Tickel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jin Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Tickel.
Kim breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Kim looks to land a combination but Tickel avoids it well.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tickel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tickel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kim. No joy for Tickel on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Kim. No joy for Tickel on that attempt.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Tickel is just out of range.
Tickel avoids the head kick by Kim.
Tickel avoids a kick to the body.
Jin Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tickel misses with a takedown
and Kim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tickel is breathing heavily.
Tickel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kim throws out a powerful jab.
Jin Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tickel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tickel dives in for a single leg takedown but Kim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kim gets underhooks to prevent Tickel's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Kim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tickel goes for a takedown attempt but Kim pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim misses with a wild combination.
Kim thuds his shin into the meat of Tickel's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tickel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kim can pounce on him.
Tickel fails with the takedown
and Kim counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tickel doesn't seem phased though.
Tickel checks a leg kick nicely.
Kim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tickel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tickel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kim.
Kim tries a low kick but Tickel avoids it.
Kim bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tickel's head backwards.
Tickel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tickel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kim circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim connects with an inside leg kick.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Tickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kim.
Nice body punch from Kim.
Kim is looking to land body kicks.
Tickel shoots for a double leg takedown but Kim sprawls well. He's pushed Tickel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kim pushes Tickel away with a front kick.
Kim drops Tickel with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tickel looks back up at him and smiles so Kim waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tickel is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim flashes Tickel a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Tickel's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Tickel crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Kim punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jin Kim!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Staunton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Dong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Steve Staunton's chin.
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180 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Staunton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Dong!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staunton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Staunton working Dong over with strikes.
Dong actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Staunton.
Dong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Staunton is nestled in close to Dong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Staunton wants to take a breather but Dong is having none of it.
Staunton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Staunton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Staunton's back!
Dong doesn't have the hooks in and Staunton manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Staunton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Staunton connects with a couple of short punches.
Staunton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Staunton advances to half guard.
Staunton is working for a submission of some sort.
Staunton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Staunton.
Dong is rocked!
Staunton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dong is still in real trouble! Can Staunton finish him?
Dong taking some punishment here, with Staunton in his half guard.
Staunton lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dong! More strikes land and this one is all over! Staunton jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Staunton!
An out of breath Steve Staunton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Gongor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Driver comes into the arena with Pepper - Butthole Suffers blaring out of the sound system. Peter Gongor will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rusty Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Gongor!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gongor throws a right and a left that Driver avoids nicely.
Rusty Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gongor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Driver but Driver pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Driver. No joy for Gongor on that attempt.
Driver punishes Gongor's body with a nice straight punch.
Driver connects with a body shot that sends Gongor's belly button to the back.
Gongor looks winded!
Driver stuns Gongor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Driver digs a good body shot into Gongor's ribs.
Gongor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Driver scores with a shot to the body.
Driver sends Gongor crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Driver is motioning to the referee to let Gongor up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Peter Gongor has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driver lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Gongor head around and knocks him out cold! Driver hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rusty Driver!
Post fight, Rusty Driver stared into the camera and said 'I'm ready Next please. '.
In defeat, Peter Gongor stepped up to the mic, saying 'what the fuck!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Orwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Godfrid Haraldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orwell comes to the cage accompanied by Nuclear. Haraldsson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Ballad of the Swords kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Orwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Godfrid Haraldsson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orwell blocks a head kick by Haraldsson.
Haraldsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haraldsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Orwell's face.
Haraldsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haraldsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haraldsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Haraldsson working Orwell over with knees to the body.
Haraldsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orwell looking to slow down the pace here.
Haraldsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haraldsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Haraldsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Owen Orwell has been cut.
Haraldsson tries a knee to the head but Orwell blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Haraldsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orwell is working for takedown but Haraldsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haraldsson connects with a knee to the head.
Orwell is breathing heavily.
Haraldsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Orwell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Orwell is rocked!
Haraldsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haraldsson working Orwell over with knees to the body.
Haraldsson connects with a knee to the head.
Oh Orwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haraldsson working Orwell over with knees to the body.
Orwell seems to have got his legs back now.
Haraldsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Orwell's face.
Haraldsson lands a big knee to the head and Orwell goes down! Haraldsson pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Godfrid Haraldsson!
Godfrid Haraldsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claude LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avro Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think LeBlanc might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Professor Green ft. Maverick Sabre - Jungle. Claude LeBlanc had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Avro Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancaster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LeBlanc misses with the combination.
LeBlanc tries to clinch up but Lancaster circles away and keeps his distance.
LeBlanc misses with a left hand
and Lancaster counters by moving into the clinch.
Lancaster is looking to control LeBlanc's arms but LeBlanc gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lancaster has his back to the cage.
I was talking to LeBlanc's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
LeBlanc tries to land knees in the clinch but Lancaster avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LeBlanc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc is stalling here.
LeBlanc misses with some punches.
LeBlanc being controlled against the cage.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from LeBlanc fails to land.
LeBlanc lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but LeBlanc avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
LeBlanc avoiding damage.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LeBlanc scores with a shoulder strike.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from LeBlanc.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
LeBlanc throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but LeBlanc is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc pushes Lancaster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
LeBlanc is trying to break free.
Lancaster is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but LeBlanc is keeping busy.
LeBlanc lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lancaster.
LeBlanc throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlanc stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, LeBlanc just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lancaster's brow.
Lancaster landing some nice looking knees to the body.
LeBlanc has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster.
LeBlanc is pushing Lancaster 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 head punch on the inside from LeBlanc fails to land.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lancaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
LeBlanc's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lancaster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! LeBlanc scrambles back to his feet.
LeBlanc lands with an uppercut that bounces Lancaster off the cage and back into range.
Lancaster keeps the fight on the outside.
Lancaster misses with a straight left.
LeBlanc clinches with his opponent.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
LeBlanc misses with some punches.
LeBlanc throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lancasters head.
LeBlanc tries to work over Lancaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LeBlanc misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
LeBlanc lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
LeBlanc has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBlanc throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster.
LeBlanc manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Lancaster lands but LeBlanc takes it in his stride.
It looks like Claude LeBlanc has been cut.
LeBlanc motions for Lancaster to come forward. LeBlanc throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lancaster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lancaster lands with an uppercut that bounces LeBlanc off the cage and back into range.
Lancaster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
LeBlanc scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
LeBlanc takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
LeBlanc swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
LeBlanc takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claude LeBlanc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Claude LeBlanc's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lancaster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeBlanc wants to clinch.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lancaster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LeBlanc. LeBlanc obviously looking to wear him down.
LeBlanc clobbers Lancaster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
LeBlanc is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc slips a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lancaster.
LeBlanc digs a good body shot into Lancaster's ribs.
Lancaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
LeBlanc throws a right hand that misses
and Lancaster counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBlanc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LeBlanc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lancaster, pushing him back against the cage.
LeBlanc swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBlanc scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of LeBlanc backwards.
LeBlanc lands with a right to the head.
Lancaster is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from LeBlanc fails to land.
Lancaster is still on wobbly legs! Can LeBlanc finish him?
Lancaster is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
LeBlanc throws a head punch that misses.
LeBlanc throws a big uppercut that drops Lancaster! More strikes from LeBlanc and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lancaster lies dazed against the cage as LeBlanc celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claude LeBlanc!
After winning the bout, Claude LeBlanc thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Avro Lancaster spoke after the fight, saying 'This is bullshit! I won that fight, i broke both of his hands with my head for Christ sake!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Divock Origi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Rodecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Origi comes to the cage accompanied by Vamos a la playa. Rodecker has chosen Flying Lotus - The Diddler as his entrance music. Divock Origi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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216 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Divock Origi!
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, Michael Rodecker!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodecker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Origi.
Origi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Origi is struggling to control the position.
Rodecker blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Origi.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rodecker throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Origi - that landed with a thud.
Origi pushes Rodecker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Michael Rodecker has been cut.
Rodecker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Rodecker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodecker blocks a body shot from Origi.
Origi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Origi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodeckers head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Origi misses with a punch to the body.
Origi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Origi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Origi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Origi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Origi is stalling here.
Rodecker can't break the clinch.
Origi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodecker is trying to break the clinch but Origi has him pressed against the cage.
Origi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rodecker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Origi is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Origi has Rodecker pressed against the cage.
A short left from Origi.
Origi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodecker is trying to break the clinch but Origi has him pressed against the cage.
Origi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Origi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Origi pushes Rodecker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodecker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodecker prevents a body shot from Origi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Origi avoiding damage.
Origi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodecker prevents a body shot from Origi.
Origi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodecker.
Rodecker is trying to break free.
Origi lands a shoulder strike.
Rodecker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodecker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Origi pushes Rodecker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Origi effectively controlling the action here.
Origi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Origi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodecker backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodecker blocks an uppercut.
Origi misses with the head strike.
Origi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodeckers head.
Origi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodeckers head.
Origi lands with a short shot to the head.
Origi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Origi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodecker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Rodecker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Origi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Origi.
Origi stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Divock Origi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Rodecker's cut.
That's time! Origi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Origi wants to clinch.
Rodecker fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodecker cracks Origi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Origi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodecker can do to turn this around?
Origi clinches up against the cage.
Origi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Origi lands with a right to the head.
Origi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodecker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Divock Origi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Origi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Origi.
Stalling in the clinch from Origi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Origi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodecker backwards.
Rodecker blocks an uppercut.
Rodecker blocking some punches.
Origi lands a left hand.
Rodecker tries to break free but Origi pushes him back against the cage.
Origi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Origi.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Origi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodecker wants to break free but Origi has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Origi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Origi drops Rodecker onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rodecker is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Rodecker is rocked!
That has opened up Michael Rodecker's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodecker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Origi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Origi has Rodecker pressed against the cage, preventing Rodecker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rodecker is trying to force a seperation but Origi has the dominant position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Origi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Origi tries to work over Rodecker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Origi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Origi working aggressively here.
Origi is pushing Rodecker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Origi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Origi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodecker.
Rodecker misses with some punches.
Origi can't find room to land a body shot as Rodecker controls the action.
Rodecker blocks a body shot from Origi.
The referee is keeping an eye on Origi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right handed body shot lands from Origi.
Rodecker throws a punch but it's blocked by Origi.
A nice left hand lands by Origi.
Origi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodecker looking to stall.
Origi is stalling here.
Origi misses with a punch to the body.
Origi working aggressively here.
Origi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Origi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Origi just leaning against Rodecker, taking a breather.
Origi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodecker's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Origi fails to land.
Origi throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Divock Origi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Rodecker's cut.
That's time! Origi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Origi ducks under a wild hook from Rodecker.
Origi moves in looking to clinch but Rodecker pushes him off.
Rodecker scores with a jab. Origi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodecker throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Origi misses its intended target.
Origi throws out a loose jab but Rodecker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Origi throws a body shot but no joy.
Origi throws a body punch but Rodecker moves out of range.
Rodecker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Rodecker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Origi looks to land a right hand but Rodecker moved out of range.
Rodecker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rodecker digs a good body shot into Origi's ribs.
Rodecker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Origi.
Origi moves into range and clinches up with Rodecker.
Rodecker can't break the clinch.
Origi misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Origi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodecker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Origi swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodecker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Origi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Origi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rodecker has had enough of the clinch but Origi keeps him there for the moment.
Rodecker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Origi leaning against his opponent.
Origi throws a head punch that misses.
Origi misses with the head strike.
Origi has Rodecker pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodecker tries to break free but Origi pushes him back against the cage.
Origi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Origi is struggling to control the position.
Origi tries to work over Rodecker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Origi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodecker backwards.
Origi stalling in the clinch.
Rodecker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Origi stalls.
A short right from Origi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Origi fails to land.
Origi misses with a punch to the body.
Origi misses with a punch to the body.
Origi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Origi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Origi lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Origi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Origi has a couple of punches blocked by Rodecker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodecker wants to break free but Origi has control.
Origi tries to work over Rodecker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodecker prevents a body shot from Origi.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Origi misses with a punch to the body.
Origi scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Origi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Origi tries a body shot but Rodecker blocks it.
Origi misses with the head strike.
Michael Rodecker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Divock Origi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Origi.
Rodecker misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Divock Origi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Origi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Divock Origi!
Divock Origi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mario Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bates might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Slayer - Raining Blood. Price has chosen Right On Target 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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21
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Bates!
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, Richie Price!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Mario Bates has been cut.
Bates shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Price as he jumps to the side.
Bates throws a head kick that misses
and Price counters with a nice right hand that sends Bates toppling to the canvas! Bates scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Price finish him?!
Bates is rocked!
Bates walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Bates limp body while Price jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richie Price!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isa Boletini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Anderson Silva Jr has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Anderson Silva Jr seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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285 lbs
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5 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderson Silva Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isa Boletini!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boletini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boletini moves away.
Silva Jr blocks a head kick by Boletini.
Silva Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Boletini.
Silva Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Warrior (1000$ / 15 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Silva Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Boletini counters with a head kick that drops Silva Jr!
Silva Jr is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr wants to get back to his feet but Boletini is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oh Silva Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva Jr wants to control but Boletini passes easily into half guard.
Silva Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Boletini trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Boletini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Boletini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boletini wants to take a breather but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Boletini seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Silva Jr tries to roll over but Boletini keeps him under control.
Boletini wants to free his trapped foot but Silva Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Boletini sits in half guard.
Silva Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boletini.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boletini trying to control the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
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.
Boletini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boletini 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.
Boletini misses with a looping right.
Silva Jr avoids the head kick by Boletini.
Silva Jr throws a body punch but Boletini moves out of range.
Boletini pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Boletini's head back.
Boletini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silva Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boletini misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva Jr moves into range and clinches up with Boletini.
Silva Jr avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boletini blocks an uppercut.
Silva Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Boletini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva Jr lands a knee to the head.
Silva Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boletini blocking some punches.
Silva Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boletini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boletini letting Silva Jr take a breather here.
Boletini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva Jr.
Boletini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Boletini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boletini has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Silva Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Boletini can turn it around.
Silva Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva Jr is struggling to control the position.
Boletini throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Boletini avoids the damage to the body.
Boletini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Boletini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva Jr is looking to control Boletini's arms but Boletini gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva Jr has his back to the cage.
Silva Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva Jr is trying to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Boletini.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boletini lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boletini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boletini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva Jr or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boletini.
Silva Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boletini lands a left hand.
Boletini struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva Jr controls his hands.
Boletini tries to work over Silva Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boletini lands a body punch.
A short left from Boletini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isa Boletini dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva Jr ducks under a wild hook from Boletini.
Isa Boletini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva Jr staying out of range there.
Silva Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Boletini tries to clinch but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Silva Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boletini's head backwards.
Boletini throws a head kick but Silva Jr moves out of range.
Boletini throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva Jr moves into the clinch.
Boletini cracks Silva Jr with a nice body shot.
Boletini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Boletini.
Silva Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Boletini is blocking nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Silva Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boletini struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva Jr controls his hands.
Silva Jr misses with some punches.
Boletini throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva Jr.
Boletini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson Silva Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boletini is defending well for now.
Boletini lands with a right to the head.
Silva Jr lands an uppercut.
Boletini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boletini cracks Silva Jr with a nice body shot.
Boletini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva Jr backwards.
Silva Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boletini can't find room to land a body shot as Silva Jr controls the action.
Boletini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee calls for Silva Jr to work.
Boletini lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boletini lands with a right to the head.
Boletini lands a body punch.
Boletini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boletini can't find room to land a body shot as Silva Jr controls the action.
Boletini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Boletini.
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!
Boletini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boletini scores with a shot to the side of Silva Jr's head.
Boletini misses with some punches.
Boletini lands a nice shot to the body.
Boletini dips a shoulder and cracks Silva Jr with a mighty uppercut! Silva Jr falls back against the cage and Boletini unloads with a barrage of strikes! Silva Jr is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Boletini screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isa Boletini!
Isa Boletini 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Elias Al Haddad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tor Troeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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24
163 lbs
10 - 8 - 1 |
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28
164 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Elias Al Haddad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tor Troeng!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troeng stuns Al Haddad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Al Haddad misses with a double jab
and Al Haddad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Haddad slips under a jab from Troeng.
Troeng throws an overhand right that lands on Al Haddad's shoulder, as Al Haddad tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Troeng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Troeng takes a swing at Al Haddad's ribcage but misses.
Troeng looks to land a right hand but Al Haddad moved out of range.
Troeng lands with a straight right. Al Haddad didn't see that one coming.
Al Haddad scores with a one two! Troeng had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Al Haddad lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Haddad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Al Haddad. Those never looked like landing.
Troeng throws out a leg kick but Al Haddad moves out of range and Troeng only half commits.
Al Haddad tries to clinch there but Troeng circles away.
Troeng lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Haddad circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Haddad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Troeng. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troeng takes one to the chin there.
Troeng uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Haddad has time to react.
Troeng connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Haddad momentarily.
Troeng misses with a left hand
and Al Haddad holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Troeng goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Haddad prevents it.
Troeng has Al Haddad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Al Haddad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Al Haddad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Troeng breaks from the clinch.
Al Haddad misses with a straight left.
Al Haddad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Troeng closes the distance and clinches up with Al Haddad, looking for a takedown. Troeng pushes Al Haddad against the cage but Al Haddad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elias Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tor Troeng.
Al Haddad throws a head kick that misses.
Troeng swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Troeng misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troeng throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Haddad counters with a series of strikes. Troeng will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Haddad connects with a crisp jab.
Troeng misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Haddad misses with a wild body shot.
Al Haddad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Haddad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Haddad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Haddad throws a poor cross that misses
and Troeng counters with a nice uppercut.
Troeng looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Troeng.
Troeng has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Troeng misses with a body shot.
Troeng loads up on a big right hand but Al Haddad slips the punch.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Troeng scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Al Haddad.
Al Haddad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Haddad throws a series of punches but Troeng moves out of range.
Al Haddad ducks under a wild hook from Troeng.
Troeng misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Al Haddad misses.
Al Haddad throws a jab but it's blocked by Troeng.
Al Haddad needs to keep his hands up - Troeng had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Troeng misses its intended target.
Troeng needs to keep his hands up - Al Haddad had a free shot at his head there.
Troeng misses with a hook.
Troeng misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Troeng looks to land a left hand but Al Haddad moved out of range nicely.
Al Haddad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Troeng throws out the jab.
Al Haddad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Al Haddad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Haddad misses with a hook.
Troeng takes a swing at Al Haddad's ribcage but misses.
Al Haddad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Troeng misses with an uppercut.
Troeng swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Troeng throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Haddad counters with a stiff right hand.
Troeng scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al Haddad in his tracks.
Al Haddad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Haddad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Troeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Haddad throws a one two combo.
Troeng looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Haddad tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Haddad looks to land a combination but Troeng avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tor Troeng will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Al Haddad works Troeng's body with a nice hook.
Troeng throws a hook to the side of Al Haddad's head but Al Haddad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Haddad misses with a two punch combination.
Al Haddad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Troeng is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Troeng is defended easily by Al Haddad.
Troeng takes a swing at Al Haddad's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Troeng.
Al Haddad swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troeng shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Al Haddad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Troeng counters with a left to the body.
Al Haddad finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Troeng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Haddad was well out of range. Poor timing from Troeng.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troeng decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Al Haddad gets full guard.
Al Haddad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Troeng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Troeng scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Troeng is fighting to break Al Haddad's control of his arms but Al Haddad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Al Haddad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Troeng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Troeng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Al Haddad keeping moving, preventing Troeng from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad trying to control the position here.
Al Haddad keeping full guard, as Troeng tries to pass.
Al Haddad is trying to control the position but Troeng postures up.
Al Haddad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Troeng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Troeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Haddad.
Troeng avoids the body shot from Al Haddad.
Troeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Haddad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troeng lands a right hook to the body.
Troeng takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Al Haddad stuns Troeng with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Al Haddad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Troeng lands the left hand.
Troeng sizes up Al Haddad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Al Haddad misses with a head kick.
Al Haddad closes the distance and clinches.
Al Haddad misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Al Haddad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Troeng jumps guard but Al Haddad turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Elias Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tor Troeng.
Al Haddad trying to stall but Troeng improves his position.
Troeng goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Haddad prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad misses with a punch to the body.
Troeng jumps guard but Al Haddad stands there with Troeng around his waist. Troeng gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Troeng fails to pull guard.
Al Haddad throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Haddad tries to throw a body punch but Troeng avoids it by throwing Al Haddad back against the cage.
Troeng is trying to pull guard but Al Haddad turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Troeng takes a shot to the head.
Troeng tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Troeng wants a takedown.
Al Haddad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Haddad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Al Haddad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Troeng's elbow.
Al Haddad misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Al Haddad dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Troeng does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Troeng gets tackled into the cage by Al Haddad. Al Haddad maintains the clinch.
Troeng fails to pull guard.
Al Haddad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al Haddad prevents a body shot from Troeng.
Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Troeng throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Haddad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al Haddad has Troeng up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Haddad tries to work over Troeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Haddad lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad avoiding damage.
Al Haddad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Haddad is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Troeng takes a shot to the head.
Troeng breaks the clinch.
Tor Troeng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Haddad fails to land with a series of punches.
Troeng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al Haddad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Troeng misses with an uppercut. Al Haddad saw that one coming.
Troeng throws out a loose jab but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Haddad throws a right hand that Troeng ducks under and follows up with a left that Troeng also avoids with ease.
Al Haddad scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Al Haddad misses.
Troeng shoots in but no luck this time.
Elias Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tor Troeng.
Al Haddad throws a shot from downtown. Troeng moves away and avoids it.
Al Haddad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Troeng moves away.
Troeng throws a hook to the side of Al Haddad's head but Al Haddad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Haddad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Troeng at a distance.
Nice shot by Al Haddad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Troeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad throws a hook but Troeng blocks it.
Troeng keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Haddad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Al Haddad. Those never looked like landing.
Troeng slips a jab and a cross from Al Haddad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Al Haddad.
A slow jab from Al Haddad misses its intended target.
Al Haddad rushes Troeng and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Al Haddad breaks the clinch.
Troeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Troeng takes one on the button.
Troeng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Haddad pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Troeng back to the cage. Al Haddad follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Al Haddad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Troeng can do to turn this around?
Al Haddad misses with a series of wild punches.
Troeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Troeng throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Troeng moves away from the strike by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad swings for the body but Troeng moves out of range.
Al Haddad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Haddad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Al Haddad throws a poor cross that misses
and Troeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Haddad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Al Haddad does no damage.
Al Haddad throws a series of punches but Troeng moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Haddad. Troeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Troeng misses with a straight left.
Troeng misses with a hook.
Al Haddad throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Al Haddad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Haddad throws a body punch but Troeng moves out of range.
Al Haddad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Troeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left and a right from Al Haddad both land. Nice combination.
Troeng walks into a stiff left hand from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Troeng.
Troeng throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Haddad scores with a sloppy right hand. Troeng should have avoided that one.
Troeng tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Haddad is able to avoid easily.
Al Haddad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Al Haddad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Al Haddad 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Al Haddad!
Elias Al Haddad really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by 10 Years - All White. Blackburn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Filth Friends Unite. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brent Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blackburn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Blackburn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blackburn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blackburn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blackburn missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackburn. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blackburn finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Blackburn misses with a looping left.
Blackburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Blackburn takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Blackburn.
Blackburn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blackburn.
Blackburn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands with a light punch inside.
Blackburn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Blackburn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blackburn presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blackburn lands with a left to the head.
Blackburn stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith has Blackburn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blackburn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Blackburn lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A hook to the body from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Blackburn scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blackburn.
Blackburn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smith seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Blackburn can turn it around.
Blackburn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn lands a shot to the body.
Blackburn presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Blackburn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blackburn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blackburn lands a body shot.
A short right from Blackburn on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Blackburn as the two fighters clinch.
Blackburn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blackburn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blackburn lands a left hand.
Smith wants a takedown.
Blackburn lands a shot to the body.
Blackburn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Blackburn lands a nice uppercut.
Blackburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Blackburn.
Good body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Blackburn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blackburn is working Smith over against the cage.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blackburn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blackburn lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackburn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blackburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blackburn lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Blackburn 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.
Blackburn fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Smith out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Brent Blackburn!
Brent Blackburn is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Brent Blackburn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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