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CFC 5: Day vs Fury PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Lefevre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Lefevre could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Rage's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Lefevre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Rage!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lefevre instigates a clinch.
Rage jumps into guard, dragging Lefevre to the mat.
Rage is trying to keep Lefevre in close.
Rage trying to strike off his back.
Lefevre trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rage's guard.
Lefevre is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefevre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lefevre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rage on the ground.
Lefevre prevents Rage from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lefevre clinches.
Lefevre lands a good knee to the midsection. Rage won't want to take too many of those.
Lefevre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rage in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lefevre scores with a knee to the head.
Lefevre pulls guard effortlessly.
Rage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rage gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Paul Lefevre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Rage lands but Lefevre takes it in his stride.
Rage takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rage shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lefevre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rage working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rage stands up and beckons Lefevre to his feet.
Rage shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rage showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rage gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lefevre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lefevre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rage is looking to score with low kicks.
Rage misses with a double jab
and Lefevre counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lefevre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lefevre is breathing heavily.
Rage stands up.
Rage gets a double leg takedown into Lefevre's guard.
Rage postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rage scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rage passes Lefevre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lefevre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lefevre has hold of Rage's hands but Rage slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rage 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.
Rage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lefevre defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Rage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rage has managed to clinch.
Rage wants to get back to striking at distance but Lefevre won't allow it.
Lefevre tries a knee to the head but Rage blocks it.
Rage ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rage no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lefevre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lefevre wants to get up but he can't break Rage's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lefevre 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.
Rage is looking for a triangle but Lefevre pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage has a closed guard, preventing Lefevre from standing up.
Lefevre controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Rage does no damage.
Ryan Rage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rage drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lefevre keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
Rage lands a couple of digs.
Lefevre wants to stand but Rage is controlling the position.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefevre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lefevre counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rage misses with a wild combination.
Rage is breathing heavily.
Lefevre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rage has had enough of the clinch but Lefevre keeps him there for the moment.
Rage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lefevre landing knees to the head.
It looks like Ryan Rage has been cut.
Rage is looking to break free of the clinch but Lefevre has double underhooks.
Lefevre landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage jumps guard and drags Lefevre to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lefevre defends well.
Lefevre wants to stand but Rage is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rage pushes Lefevre off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lefevre moves into the clinch.
Rage takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rage jumps guard and drags Lefevre to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lefevre is looking to stand up but Rage won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lefevre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lefevre 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.
Lefevre wants to stand and escape but instead Rage has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rage keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lefevre's head.
Rage postures up in Lefevre's guard and throws a big left but Lefevre blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rage wants to control from the top but Lefevre keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Rage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Rage's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rage scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rage stands up from half guard.
Rage clinches with his opponent.
Lefevre dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lefevre has Rage pressed against the cage.
Lefevre tries a knee to the head but Rage blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre working Rage over with knees to the body.
Lefevre scores a nice knee to the body.
Lefevre jumps guard but Rage turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lefevre.
Rage wants to get back to striking at distance but Lefevre won't allow it.
Lefevre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lefevre avoiding damage as Rage throws knees to the body.
Rage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rage is trying to break the clinch but Lefevre has him pressed against the cage.
Rage tries to circle away but Lefevre has him pinned against the cage.
Rage jumps guard and drags Lefevre to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lefevre is one step ahead there.
Lefevre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lefevre wants to stand but Rage is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lefevre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rage wriggles free and stands up.
Rage sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lefevre moves into the clinch.
Lefevre with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lefevre lands a knee to the body.
Lefevre pushes off an throws an elbow but Rage leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paul Lefevre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rage tries to circle away but Lefevre has him pinned against the cage.
Lefevre has Rage pressed against the cage, preventing Rage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paul Lefevre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rage is trying to break the clinch but Lefevre has him pressed against the cage.
Rage pulls guard effortlessly.
Rage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rage 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Lefevre is looking to work some ground and pound but Rage has wrist control.
Lefevre prevents Rage from getting back to his feet.
Rage trying to keep a closed guard but Lefevre is proving a slippery customer.
Lefevre is looking to work some ground and pound but Rage has wrist control.
Rage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lefevre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lefevre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lefevre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lefevre moves into range and clinches up with Rage.
Rage manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ryan Rage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lefevre throwing strikes from guard but Rage blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Rage.
I've got Rage 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Rage!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Penny Eichmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shyne Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Can't be as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Penny Eichmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shyne Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones dives in and grabs Eichmann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eichmann pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones misses with a hook. Eichmann ducked under it nicely.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones swings for the body but Eichmann moves out of range.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eichmann dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Eichmann stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Eichmann has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Eichmann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Eichmann to work.
Eichmann lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eichmann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eichmann slowing the pace effectively.
Eichmann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones is trying to break free.
A left hand lands to the body for Eichmann.
Eichmann manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Eichmann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eichmann throws a one two combo.
Eichmann moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Eichmann moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eichmann trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eichmann lands a shot to the body.
Eichmann lands a shot to the body.
Eichmann lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Eichmann is working Jones over against the cage.
Eichmann landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones wants to break free but Eichmann has control.
Eichmann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eichmann throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Eichmann turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Penny Eichmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shyne Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eichmann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eichmann lands an elbow inside.
Jones tries to pull guard but Eichmann won't allow it.
Eichmann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eichmann is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones is trying to push Eichmann away but Eichmann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Eichmann pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones jumps guard but Eichmann stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eichmann manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eichmann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Eichmann lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Eichmann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Penny Eichmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Eichmann does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Eichmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eichmann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eichmann.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eichmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Eichmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Eichmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eichmann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Penny Eichmann 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.
Eichmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Eichmann, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Eichmann against the cage but Eichmann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eichmann lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones is rocked!
Eichmann connects with a superb combination that knocks Jones out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Eichmann before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Penny Eichmann!
In defeat, Shyne Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'Meet me at 205'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Freitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Murphy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco Murphy Johnson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Franco Murphy Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaime Freitas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Franco Murphy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Freitas looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Freitas misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson throws a right hand that Freitas ducks under and follows up with a left that Freitas also avoids with ease.
Freitas is looking to counter punch.
Freitas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Freitas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Freitas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Freitas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Freitas keeps moving.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson stands up and beckons Freitas to his feet.
Johnson rushes Freitas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Freitas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Freitas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jaime Freitas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Murphy Johnson.
Freitas jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Freitas around his waist. Freitas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freitas throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Freitas is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson with the ground and pound but Freitas regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Freitas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freitas trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Freitas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Freitas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson wants to control but Freitas is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Freitas is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
Freitas trying to control but Johnson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Freitas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson has Freitas up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson gets control of Freitas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Freitas manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Freitas's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freitas trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Murphy Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Freitas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson has clasped his hands together around Freitas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Freitas struggling a bit here.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Freitas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson decides to stand back up. Johnson steps back and let's Freitas get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freitas tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Freitas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Freitas blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Freitas looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Freitas tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Freitas.
Johnson rushes Freitas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Freitas dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freitas postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson is pulling down on Freitas's head to control his posture.
Johnson has his foot on Freitas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Freitas works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Freitas throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson is trying to keep Freitas in close.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freitas is keeping the position for now.
Freitas wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Freitas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Freitas tries to get out of the position.
Johnson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Freitas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Freitas from controlling successfully.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Freitas's guard.
Franco Murphy Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freitas is keeping the position for now.
Freitas working a defensive guard here.
Freitas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson trying to control but Freitas is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Murphy Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Freitas jumps back.
Freitas tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Freitas misses with a takedown
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Freitas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Freitas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Freitas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson wants to stand but Freitas has his arm trapped.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freitas is looking for a sweep.
Johnson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Freitas manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Johnson.
Freitas is looking to sweep but instead, Johnson has passed into half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Freitas is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson is taking a breather. Freitas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Freitas wants to get back to his feet.
Freitas wants to control the action here but instead Johnson manages to pass to full mount!
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Freitas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Freitas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freitas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Johnson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Freitas defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Freitas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Freitas circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson 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.
Freitas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Johnson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Freitas regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freitas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Freitas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Freitas trying to control the position.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Freitas sprawls well.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaime Freitas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franco Murphy Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franco Murphy Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franco Murphy Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franco Murphy Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bernie Kosar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Lopez (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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190 lbs
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187 lbs
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Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernie Kosar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopez slips a straight right by Kosar.
Kosar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kosar shoots in for a takedown but Lopez shows good takedown defense.
Lopez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kosar is looking to counter punch.
Kosar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kosar closes the distance and clinches up with Lopez, looking for a takedown. Kosar pushes Lopez against the cage but Lopez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kosar dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Kosar fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Kosar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kosar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kosar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Kosar misses the target.
Kosar misses with a takedown attempt
and Lopez moves into the clinch.
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Lopez.
Kosar moves away from the strike by Lopez.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Kosar moves out of range.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kosar lands a really nice looking cross but Lopez seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a body shot
enabling Kosar to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Kosar misses the target.
Kosar has his takedown stuffed
and Lopez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kosar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lopez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lopez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kosar is looking for a takedown.
Lopez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Kosar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopez throws the kick towards the body but Kosar avoids it.
Kosar fails to land the takedown.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frank Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kosar.
Lopez clinches up with Kosar and pushes him back against the cage.
Lopez lands with a right to the head.
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kosar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kosar darts in looking for a takedown but Lopez gets double underhooks and turns Kosar into the cage.
Lopez clinches up against the cage.
Lopez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lopez lands an elbow just above Kosar 's eye.
It looks like Bernie Kosar has been cut.
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Kosar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopez swivels and escapes.
Kosar connects with a jab.
Lopez swings widly with a right hand
and Kosar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lopez thinking.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kosar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lopez sprawls well. Lopez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kosar gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopez wants to counter with a clinch but Kosar pushes him away.
Kosar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lopez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kosar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kosar duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez clobbers Kosar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lopez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lopez misses with the combination.
Kosar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kosar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kosar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kosar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lopez avoids it really well and circles away.
Kosar dives in and grabs Lopez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes down on Kosar's head and hops out.
A nice side step and Lopez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sloppy strikes from Lopez. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Lopez misses.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Lopez moves into the clinch.
Lopez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kosar.
Lopez stops a takedown attempt from Kosar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls for Lopez to work.
Kosar misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez blocking some punches.
Lopez breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez thumps Kosar with a low kick.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kosar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kosar shoots and misses
and Lopez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lopez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kosar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lopez avoids it really well and circles away.
Lopez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Kosar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lopez is looking to clinch.
Kosar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lopez counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernie Kosar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lopez rushes Kosar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Lopez.
Lopez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lopez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kosar.
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bernie Kosar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kosar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kosar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kosar misses the target.
Lopez walks into a straight right hand from Kosar.
It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kosar is defended easily by Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez throws a leg kick which misses Kosar's front leg but catches the back leg as Kosar tries to avoid it.
Kosar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lopez tries to avoid it but Kosar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lopez to the ground. Lopez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Kosar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosar fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kosar counters with a stiff right hand.
Kosar has his takedown stuffed
and Lopez counters by moving into the clinch.
Lopez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Come on Lopez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kosar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lopez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lopez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lopez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lopez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Lopez connects with a body shot that sends Kosar's belly button to the back.
Lopez gets a clinch.
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lopez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lopez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez throws a nice head kick!
Lopez tries to clinch there but Kosar circles away.
Kosar blocks a low kick nicely.
Good exchange - Kosar coming out on top.
A combination from Lopez does no damage.
Kosar is looking for a counter combo.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kosar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kosar tries for a takedown but Lopez circles away easily
and Lopez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kosar wants a takedown but no success here.
Lopez tries to land knees in the clinch but Kosar avoids the damage to the body.
Lopez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Lopez as Kosar shoots in.
Kosar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Kosar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosar.
Lopez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kosar counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kosar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kosar avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Kosar swinging wildly here.
Lopez has closed the distance and engaged Kosar in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Lopez.
Lopez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kosar backwards.
Lopez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kosar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lopez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lopez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lopez breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosar misses with a looping left.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosar throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez clinches with his opponent.
Kosar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez effectively controlling the action here.
Kosar takes an elbow to the temple.
Come on Lopez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kosar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lopez has Kosar pushed against the cage.
Lopez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kosar fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Lopez as Kosar shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lopez tries to bum rush Kosar with a series of wild strikes but Kosar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kosar throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Lopez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lopez tried to score with a low kick but Kosar checks it.
Kosar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kosar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Lopez tries to clinch
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kosar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lopez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kosar is trying to drag Lopez to the mat but Lopez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lopez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez lands a damaging elbow.
Lopez works on Kosar's body with a couple of short punches.
Lopez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kosar.
A short right from Lopez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lopez prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Kosar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stalling in the clinch from Lopez.
Lopez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kosar backwards.
Kosar is rocked!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lopez.
Oh Kosar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kosar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lopez is struggling to control the position.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lopez has Kosar pressed against the cage.
Lopez pushes Kosar against the cage. Lopez is working some dirty boxing. Lopez pushes off with a quick right hook! Kosar goes down! Kosar tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lopez moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Lopez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dereck Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavlo Ramazanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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276 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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279 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dereck Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pavlo Ramazanov!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramazanov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lewis backs up against the cage.
It looks like Dereck Lewis has been cut.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Ramazanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ramazanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramazanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pavlo Ramazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Ramazanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramazanov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lewis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ramazanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ramazanov thuds a left hand into Lewis's body.
Ramazanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lewis doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramazanov sends Lewis crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ramazanov is motioning to the referee to let Lewis up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lewis is rocked!
Ramazanov flashes Lewis a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Lewis's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Lewis crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Ramazanov punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pavlo Ramazanov!
Pavlo Ramazanov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Freitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen power circle as his entrance music. David Freitas looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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130 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Freitas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damon Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Freitas on his heels. He'll look to pass Freitas's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith postures up in Freitas's guard and throws a big left but Freitas blocks it.
Smith throws a strike but Freitas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Freitas trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to stand up but Freitas is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freitas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Freitas trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freitas stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Freitas's guard.
Smith sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Freitas doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Smith paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Freitas - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Freitas!
David Freitas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Damon Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'Rematch! I don't get tired.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trey Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pop Rock (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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270 lbs
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268 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trey Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pop Rock!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rock has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Goodman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Goodman doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Rock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goodman tries for a takedown but Rock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Goodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goodman misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rock wants it to stay on the feet.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Rock staying out of range there.
A big left from Rock misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Goodman misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rock circles away.
Goodman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goodman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rock as he jumps to the side.
Rock lands a lovely overhand right.
Goodman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goodman walks into a straight right hand from Rock.
Rock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Rock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goodman is breathing heavily.
Rock sends Goodman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rock is motioning to the referee to let Goodman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Goodman is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Goodman's defenses. It connects perfectly with Goodman's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pop Rock!
A very excited looking Pop Rock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lucky Day has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucky Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Fury!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury shoots in looking for a takedown. Day tries to sprawl out of it but Fury keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Day manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from Day.
Day looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Day defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fury.
Day waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fury.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fury.
Lucky Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Fury.
Fury gets a double leg takedown into Day's guard.
Day looking for a sweep. Not yet Day, not yet.
Day working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fury doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fury manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Day's head.
Fury with a nice head shot there.
Fury scoring with some ground and pound.
Fury with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Fury controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Day pushes a forearm under Fury's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fury is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucky Day!
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