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BKC NY 24 - Woodring vs Carter PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Senior Tres Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Tames (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tres Santos's entrance music is Killing in the name of - Rage Against the Machine. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tames's choice of entrance music: "The Distance" by Cake. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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277 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Senior Tres Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Tames!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tres Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tres Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Tames.
It looks like Senior Tres Santos has been cut.
Tres Santos pushes Tames away with a front kick.
Tames will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tames with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tames blocks a head kick by Tres Santos.
Tres Santos wants to slow Tames down by chopping away at his legs.
Tres Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tres Santos throws a looping overhand right but Tames ducks down to avoid it.
Tres Santos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tames stuffs the takedown.
Tres Santos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tames with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tres Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Tres Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tres Santos clinches up against the cage.
Tres Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
Tres Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Tames is blocking nicely.
Tres Santos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tres Santos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tres Santos trying to stall but Tames improves his position.
Tres Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tames lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tames is looking to break free of the clinch but Tres Santos has double underhooks.
Tres Santos pushes off an throws an elbow but Tames leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A knee to the head by Tres Santos.
Tres Santos pushes off an throws an elbow but Tames leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tames trying to stall but Tres Santos improves his position.
Tames has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Tres Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tres Santos gets through Tames's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tres Santos landing knees to the body.
Tames working hard to break the clinch.
Tres Santos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tres Santos lands a nice knee to the body.
Tames looks gassed!
A body shot lands from Tres Santos.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tres Santos.
Tres Santos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tres Santos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tames avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tres Santos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tres Santos gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Tames takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tames avoiding damage as Tres Santos throws knees to the body.
Tres Santos stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tres Santos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tames is defending well for now.
Tres Santos is leaning against Tames and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tres Santos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tames tries to break free but Tres Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Tames struggles to land a body shot inside as Tres Santos controls his hands.
Tres Santos gets through Tames's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tres Santos.
Tres Santos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tames blocks it with crossed arms.
Tres Santos trying to land knees to the body.
Tres Santos'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.
Tames avoiding damage as Tres Santos throws knees to the body.
Tres Santos crunches a lovely knee into Tames's ribcage.
Tres Santos scores with a shot to the side of Tames's head.
Tres Santos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tres Santos throws an elbow but misses.
Tres Santos throws a head punch that misses.
Tres Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tres Santos tries a knee to the head but Tames blocks it.
Tres Santos trying to land knees to the body.
Tres Santos misses with a knee strike.
Tames's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tames is trying to force a seperation but Tres Santos has the dominant position.
Tres Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tres Santos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tames backwards.
Tres Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Tres Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tames manages to break the clinch.
Tres Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tames manages to avoid it.
Tres Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tres Santos tries to bum rush Tames with a series of wild strikes but Tames uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tres Santos wants to clinch.
Tames fails with a takedown attempt.
Senior Tres Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Tames.
A punch combination from Tames misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tres Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Tames.
Tames scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tames ducks under a wild hook from Tres Santos.
Some wild striking there from Tres Santos.
Tames instigates a clinch.
Tres Santos missing with knees to the body.
Tames is trying to break the clinch but Tres Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Tres Santos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tames can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tres Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tres Santos missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tames breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Tres Santos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tres Santos throws a head kick but Tames moves out of range.
Tres Santos drops his hands momentarily and Tames takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Tames.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Senior Tres Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Senior Tres Santos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tres Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tames fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Tames.
Tres Santos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tames scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tames scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tames shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tames is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tres Santos is surviving well by controlling Tames's body position as best he can.
Tames working for a guillotine from mount but Tres Santos is in no mood to give up.
Tames with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tames is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tres Santos has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tres Santos!
Tres Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tames has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tres Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Tames's legs - danger averted.
Tres Santos passes into half guard.
Tames looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tres Santos pushes past his half guard into mount!
Tames is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tames is squirming around, avoiding Tres Santos's attempts to control the action.
Tames is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tres Santos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tames is looking to get to half guard.
Tres Santos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tames?
Tames is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tres Santos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tres Santos is working for a guillotine from mount but Tames frees his head quite easily.
Tames is working to get back to half guard.
Tres Santos lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tames regains half guard.
Tres Santos tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tames controls his leg.
Tres Santos wants to pass to mount but Tames is defending the position.
Tames looking for submissions off his back.
Tames is refusing to be controlled, as Tres Santos sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tames actively working from the bottom here.
Tres Santos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tres Santos prevents Tames from getting the reversal.
Tres Santos working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tres Santos is landing with some decent strikes but Tames is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tames taking shots to the head.
Tames is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tres Santos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tames really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tres Santos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tames hang on?
Tres Santos unloading with bombs!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Senior Tres Santos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Senior Tres Santos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tames fails with the takedown
and Tres Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tames is defending against the submission attempts here by Tres Santos.
Tames looking for subs from the bottom but Tres Santos mounts him!
Tames is in a horrible position here. Tres Santos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tres Santos landing strikes from the mount and Tames is in trouble!
Tames can't escape the position.
Tres Santos tries to control but Tames wriggling away.
Tames is desperately trying to improve his position but Tres Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tres Santos unloading with bombs!
Tres Santos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tames is trying to escape the mount.
Tres Santos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tres Santos wants to control the pace but Tames is squirming around nicely.
Tames regains half guard.
Tames looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tames won't allow Tres Santos to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tres Santos lands a nice short elbow.
Tames looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tames looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tres Santos is looking to advance position but Tames won't allow it.
Tres Santos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tames actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tres Santos rushes Tames and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tres Santos stalling the fight.
Tres Santos is trying to maintain a safe position but Tames gets an underhook and turns Tres Santos into the cage.
Tres Santos lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tres Santos crunches a lovely knee into Tames's ribcage.
Tres Santos with a knee to the head.
Tres Santos landing knees to the body.
Tres Santos lands a good knee to the midsection. Tames won't want to take too many of those.
Tames on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tames wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tres Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Tres Santos lands a knee to the body.
Tres Santos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tames.
Tames manages to break the clinch.
Tres Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Tres Santos.
Tames doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tres Santos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tres Santos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tames throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tres Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tres Santos.
Tres Santos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tres Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tames can't break the clinch.
Tres Santos misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tames is trying to break the clinch but Tres Santos is controlling him.
Tames tries to circle away but Tres Santos has him pinned against the cage.
Tames wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tres Santos tries to land a knee to the head but Tames blocks with his arms.
Tames tries to break the clinch but Tres Santos is controlling the position.
Tres Santos taking a breather.
Tames has had enough of the clinch but Tres Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Senior Tres Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tames is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tames slowing the pace effectively.
Senior Tres Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tames has a couple of punches blocked by Tres Santos.
Tames lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tres Santos slowing the pace effectively.
James Tames has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tames looking to slow down the pace here.
Tres Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tres Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tames has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tres Santos missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Senior Tres Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tres Santos, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Senior Tres Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kip Flenderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prester John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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222 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kip Flenderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Prester John!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Flenderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John.
Flenderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but John was well out of range. Poor timing from Flenderson.
Flenderson blocks a head kick by John.
John throws a low kick but it's checked well by Flenderson.
Flenderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
John stalks Flenderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flenderson's face. Flenderson staggers backwards, shaken.
Flenderson lands a nice looking body shot.
John has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flenderson finds it's way round the side to connect with John's head.
John tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flenderson throws a leg kick
and John counters with a solid body kick.
Flenderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flenderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Flenderson throws a hook to the side of John's head but John sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Flenderson.
John uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flenderson.
John with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flenderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Flenderson pushes John up against the cage in a clinch.
Flenderson trying to land knees to the body.
John tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Flenderson avoiding damage as John throws knees to the body.
Flenderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
John looks gassed!
John missing with knees to the body.
John missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Flenderson.
Flenderson working John over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Flenderson.
Flenderson stalling the fight.
Flenderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Flenderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning John up against the cage.
Flenderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flenderson misses with a knee to the head.
John on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Flenderson lands a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Flenderson to work.
John tries a knee to the head but Flenderson blocks it.
Flenderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Flenderson tries a knee to the head but John blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson trying to land knees to the body.
John tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Flenderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Flenderson connects with a knee to the head.
Flenderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to John's face.
Flenderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Flenderson stalling in the clinch.
Flenderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Flenderson taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Flenderson obliges.
Flenderson tries to land knees in the clinch but John avoids the damage to the body.
John avoiding damage as Flenderson throws knees to the body.
Flenderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from John.
Flenderson letting John take a breather here.
Flenderson misses with a knee strike.
John tries to pull guard but Flenderson won't allow it.
Flenderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. John is defending well for now.
Flenderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has John in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Flenderson landing knees to the head.
Flenderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through John's defenses.
Flenderson landing knees to the body.
Flenderson with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and John avoids it.
Flenderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. John lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Flenderson stalling against the cage.
John blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
John manages to pull guard.
John keeping moving, preventing Flenderson from controlling successfully.
John wants to sweep here but Flenderson controlling him for the moment.
John is trying to control the position but Flenderson postures up.
Flenderson stopping the sweep attempt from John.
Flenderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John 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.
John controls Flenderson momentarily but Flenderson frees himself.
Flenderson trying to control the position from guard on top but John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flenderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Flenderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. John is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flenderson lands a nice knee to the body.
John avoiding damage as Flenderson throws knees to the body.
Flenderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from John.
Flenderson misses with an elbow strike.
Flenderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kip Flenderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Flenderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No joy there for John, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Flenderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
John keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flenderson.
Nice defenses there by Flenderson.
Flenderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and John counters with a nice leg kick.
John throws a head kick that misses.
John takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Flenderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
John tries to clinch up.
John takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kip Flenderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Flenderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flenderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
John sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice defenses there by John.
Flenderson lands with an uppercut that bounces John off the cage and back into rage.
John is breathing heavily.
Flenderson misses with a straight right.
John takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Prester John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Flenderson misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flenderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flenderson.
John needs to keep his hands up - Flenderson had a free shot at his head there.
John closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab, jab by Flenderson - just one landing.
John on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flenderson. Flenderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Flenderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flenderson stuns John with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Flenderson.
Flenderson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on John if he has to take too many more of those.
John throws a combination that misses
and Flenderson counters with a nice body shot.
Flenderson lands a really nice looking cross but John seems unphased.
Good standup being displayed there by Flenderson as he connects with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flenderson.
Flenderson scores with the left hand. John knows he should have avoided that one.
Flenderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
John's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
John ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flenderson misses with a wild combination.
Flenderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Flenderson works the jab nicely.
John tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Flenderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John misses with a combination
and Flenderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Flenderson lands.
John has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
John needs to keep his hands up - Flenderson had a free shot at his head there.
John misses with a kick to the body
and Flenderson counters with a straight right hand.
Flenderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
Flenderson closes the distance and pushes John back into the cage.
Flenderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
John managing to block the knees to the body from Flenderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson missing with knees to the body.
John jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flenderson walks away with a smile on his face. John gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flenderson throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Flenderson. That's going to slow John down.
Flenderson misses with a double jab.
Flenderson throws a leg kick which misses John's front leg but catches the back leg as John tries to avoid it.
John takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Flenderson scores with a nice right hand.
Prester John is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flenderson misses the shot to the body.
Flenderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent John stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flenderson, right into the meat.
Flenderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flenderson forces John back against the cage and clinches.
Flenderson missing with knees to the body.
John throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
John blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
John trying to control the position but instead, Flenderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed John into the cage.
Flenderson lands an elbow that stopped John in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flenderson tries a knee to the head but John blocks it.
Flenderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. John is defending well for now.
Flenderson scores with a knee to the head.
Flenderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from John.
John fails to pull guard.
Flenderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Flenderson trying to land knees to the body.
John misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flenderson.
Flenderson missing with knees to the body.
Flenderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Flenderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Flenderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Flenderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. John is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flenderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Flenderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to John's face.
John fails to pull guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kip Flenderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Flenderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Flenderson missing with a left hand there. John was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
John fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flenderson scores with a body shot.
Flenderson cracks John with a right hand to the side of the head.
Flenderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flenderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped John in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Flenderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
John showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flenderson.
Flenderson works over John's head and body with a nice combination.
Flenderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
John on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flenderson. Flenderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flenderson, right into the meat.
Flenderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flenderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flenderson lands with a nice body punch.
Flenderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. John doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick lands from Flenderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John needs to keep his hands up - Flenderson had a free shot at his head there.
Flenderson misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Flenderson.
Flenderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
John moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flenderson.
Flenderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flenderson pushes John up against the cage in a clinch.
John tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Flenderson is stalling here.
Flenderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Flenderson.
Flenderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but John is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Flenderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Flenderson.
Flenderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson trying to land knees to the body.
Flenderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Flenderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
John tries a knee to the head but Flenderson blocks it.
Flenderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from John.
John is trying to maintain a safe position but Flenderson gets an underhook and turns John into the cage.
Flenderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and John avoids it.
John blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flenderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Flenderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. John is defending well for now.
John tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flenderson smiles and moves away.
John throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prester John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John stuns Flenderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
John looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Flenderson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Flenderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck John on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Flenderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson thows a body kick. John tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Flenderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped John in his tracks.
Flenderson closes the distance and clinches.
Flenderson landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Flenderson.
John tries a body shot but Flenderson blocks it.
Flenderson lands a knee to the body.
Flenderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Flenderson tries a knee to the head but John blocks it.
John jumps guard but Flenderson stands there with John around his waist. John gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Flenderson slows down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by John.
John on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
John unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flenderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
John lands a knee to the body.
Flenderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to John's face.
John tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flenderson avoids it.
Flenderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. John is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson tries to land knees in the clinch but John avoids the damage to the body.
John jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flenderson walks away with a smile on his face. John gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kip Flenderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prester John.
John takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donk. Flenderson catches John right on the button with a cross.
John misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
John fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
John throws a head kick that misses
and Flenderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John misses with a series of wild punches.
John has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from John there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kip Flenderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flenderson digs a good body shot into John's ribs.
Flenderson lands with a nice body punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Flenderson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flenderson lands a nice hook to John's body. John takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Flenderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flenderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John misses with a head kick.
Flenderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kip Flenderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flenderson, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kip Flenderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Second Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Belafonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, New York. The crowd seem to be enjoying Belafonte's choice of entrance music: Harry Belafonte - Banana Boat. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Second Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Belafonte!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belafonte moves into the clinch successfully.
Boy is working for takedown but Belafonte is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boy jumps guard but Belafonte stands there with Boy around his waist. Boy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boy manages to pull guard.
Belafonte wants to get up but he can't break Boy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Belafonte must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boy working for a triangle but Belafonte defends it easily.
Boy wants to sweep here but Belafonte controlling him for the moment.
Boy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belafonte manages to get himself to full guard.
Boy prevents Belafonte from getting back to his feet.
Boy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy advances position into side control!
Boy trying to control the position but Belafonte is working away.
Belafonte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Belafonte knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belafonte is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Belafonte gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boy trying to control the action but Belafonte is working from the bottom.
Belafonte trying to control from the bottom.
Boy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Belafonte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Belafonte wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Boy wants to pass to mount but Belafonte is defending the position.
Boy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boy is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belafonte tries to clinch up.
Belafonte stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Second Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Boy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Belafonte is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Belafonte wants to control but Boy is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belafonte stops Boy from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boy is working hard here to advance position.
Boy unloading with bombs!
Boy wants to control the pace but Belafonte is squirming around nicely.
Belafonte stops Boy from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boy won't let Belafonte get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Belafonte defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Boy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belafonte wants to hold on but Boy pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Belafonte controls the position.
Belafonte tries to lock up and control but Boy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Belafonte is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Belafonte and Boy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Belafonte manages to get back to half guard.
Belafonte is trying to control but can't.
Boy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belafonte doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Second Boy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Belafonte wants to clinch.
Boy shoots in for a double leg but Belafonte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Belafonte avoids it really well and circles away.
Boy keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Second Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belafonte fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belafonte tries to clinch there but Boy circles away.
Belafonte defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boy.
Boy fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belafonte tries to clinch up.
Belafonte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Belafonte clinches with his opponent.
Boy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boy jumps guard but Belafonte stands there with Boy around his waist. Boy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boy drags the fight down to the ground.
Belafonte scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belafonte is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belafonte stands up from Boy's guard - Belafonte perhaps looking for a knockout.
Boy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belafonte but Belafonte pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belafonte moves in looking to clinch but Boy pushes him off.
Victor Belafonte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belafonte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boy somewhat.
Belafonte closes the distance and pushes Boy back into the cage.
Boy tries to pull guard but Belafonte holds him up against the cage and eventually Boy drops back down to his feet.
Boy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Belafonte walks away with a smile on his face. Boy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Belafonte rushes Boy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Belafonte obliges.
Belafonte misses with a knee to the head.
Belafonte lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Belafonte has Boy pressed against the cage.
Boy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Belafonte'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.
Belafonte lands an elbow inside.
Boy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Belafonte smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boy is defended easily by Belafonte.
Belafonte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boy shoots in for a takedown but Belafonte shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belafonte dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Belafonte scores with a knee to the head.
Boy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Belafonte lands an elbow that stopped Boy in his tracks for a moment.
Boy fails to pull guard.
Boy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Belafonte smiles and moves away.
Boy closes the distance and clinches up with Belafonte, looking for a takedown. Boy pushes Belafonte against the cage but Belafonte circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Belafonte pushes Boy away with a front kick.
Belafonte stuffs the takedown attempt from Boy. Boy gets slowly back to his feet.
Belafonte tries to clinch up.
Belafonte scores with a head kick.
Boy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Belafonte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Boy keeps the fight on the outside.
Belafonte moves in looking to clinch but Boy pushes him off.
No luck for Boy with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Boy with that takedown attempt.
Belafonte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boy keeps the fight on the outside.
Boy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belafonte tries to avoid it but Boy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belafonte to the ground. Belafonte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Second Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boy shoots in looking for a takedown. Belafonte tries to sprawl out of it but Boy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belafonte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Boy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Belafonte is squirming around, avoiding Boy's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Belafonte turns into him and now he's in Boy's guard.
Belafonte wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Belafonte stopping the sweep attempt from Boy.
Boy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belafonte stands up and waves to Boy to follow him.
Boy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Belafonte defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belafonte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belafonte doesn't manage to clinch there - Boy circles away.
Belafonte tries to clinch up.
Boy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belafonte throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boy is defended easily by Belafonte.
Belafonte stuffs the takedown attempt from Boy. Boy gets slowly back to his feet.
Belafonte fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belafonte tries to close the distance and clinch but Boy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belafonte doesn't manage to clinch there - Boy circles away.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belafonte circles away.
Belafonte tries to close the distance and clinch but Boy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belafonte sprawls well. Belafonte wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boy gets slowly back to his feet.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boy tries for a takedown but Belafonte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boy.
Belafonte has Boy up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belafonte lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Belafonte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Belafonte obliges.
Belafonte lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Belafonte with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Belafonte controlling the action here for a moment.
Belafonte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boy's defenses.
Belafonte using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Belafonte slows down the pace here.
Belafonte connects with a knee to the head.
Belafonte trying to stall but Boy improves his position.
Belafonte lands an elbow inside.
Boy is trying to drag Belafonte to the mat but Belafonte just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice elbow from Belafonte.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Belafonte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Belafonte has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Belafonte!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between First Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainbow Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes to the cage accompanied by New York. Rainbow Trout acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, First Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rainbow Trout!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy takes a swing at Trout's ribcage but misses.
Trout forces Boy back against the cage and clinches.
Trout with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trout pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boy working hard to break the clinch.
Boy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trout misses with a knee strike.
Trout pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Trout comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like First Boy has been cut.
Trout scores a nice knee to the body.
Boy tries to break the clinch but Trout is controlling the position.
Boy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boy digs a right hand into Trout's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trout's gas tank.
Boy is trying to break the clinch but Trout is controlling him.
Trout is trying to maintain a safe position but Boy gets an underhook and turns Trout into the cage.
Boy managing to block the knees to the body from Trout.
Boy wants to break free but Trout has control.
Trout tries to land knees in the clinch but Boy avoids the damage to the body.
Trout lands a nice knee to the body.
Boy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trout working Boy over with knees to the body.
Trout lands a nice elbow.
Trout keeps control of Boy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Trout lands an elbow that stopped Boy in his tracks for a moment.
Trout landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boy is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trout is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boy is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trout tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boy avoids it.
Boy lands a body shot.
Boy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trout connects with a knee to the head.
Trout slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Boy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boy misses with a body punch.
Trout tries to land knees in the clinch but Boy avoids the damage to the body.
Trout keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boy's efforts to push away.
Trout with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boy is trying to break the clinch but Trout has him pressed against the cage.
Trout utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boy lands a body shot.
Trout is struggling to control the position.
Boy avoiding damage as Trout throws knees to the body.
Boy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trout's elbow.
Boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trout moves out of range as Boy strikes.
Trout scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trout paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trout clinches.
Trout scores with a knee to the head.
Boy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boy.
Boy is trying to force a seperation but Trout has the dominant position.
Trout pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Trout tries to land knees in the clinch but Boy avoids the damage to the body.
Trout trying to land knees to the body.
Boy is trying to break the clinch but Trout is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Boy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boy is trying to force a seperation but Trout has the dominant position.
Boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Trout has double underhooks.
Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boy wants to break free but Trout has control.
Trout tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boy avoids it.
Boy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boy throws a head punch that misses.
Trout lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
First Boy's cut is getting worse.
Trout landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Trout is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boy is defending well for now.
Boy wants to get back to striking at distance but Trout won't allow it.
Trout landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Trout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trout lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Trout.
Trout tries to land knees in the clinch but Boy avoids the damage to the body.
Trout scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trout obliges.
Knees to the body from Trout.
Trout using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Trout misses with a knee strike.
Boy misses with a punch on the inside.
Trout is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trout avoiding damage.
Trout misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boy.
Trout dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Trout prevents a body shot from Boy.
Trout lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trout tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boy avoids it.
Boy tries to break free but Trout pushes him back against the cage.
Trout blocks an uppercut.
Trout is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boy is defending well for now.
Boy pushes Trout back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boy wants to break free but Trout has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trout lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Trout missing with knees to the body.
Trout scores a nice knee to the body.
Boy blocks an elbow strike.
Boy is trying to break the clinch but Trout is controlling him.
Trout scores with a knee to the head.
Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trout unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trout throws an elbow but misses.
Boy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Trout tries to land knees in the clinch but Boy avoids the damage to the body.
Boy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trout backwards.
Trout trying to land knees to the body.
Trout with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from Boy.
Boy avoiding damage as Trout throws knees to the body.
Boy avoiding damage as Trout throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Trout has double underhooks.
Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trout fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boy with a hook.
Trout misses with a head kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainbow Trout dominated that round.
The cut man is working on First Boy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Trout.
Boy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trout circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trout forces Boy back against the cage and clinches.
Trout just leaning against Boy, taking a breather.
Boy managing to block the knees to the body from Trout.
Boy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trout'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.
Trout with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trout has him pressed against the cage.
Trout lands a knee to the head.
Trout lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Trout tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boy avoids it.
Boy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Trout throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boy is trying to break the clinch but Trout is controlling him.
Trout landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Trout throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Trout counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Boy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Boy lands with a nice combination. Trout backs away looking to recover.
Trout throws a head kick that misses.
First Boy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boy is looking to clinch but Trout is avoiding it.
Boy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Trout turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trout moves into the clinch successfully.
Trout with a knee to the head.
Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Trout.
Trout takes the fight into the clinch.
Rainbow Trout seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trout lands a nice knee to the body.
Trout lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trout has him pressed against the cage.
Trout is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boy is trying to break the clinch but Trout is controlling him.
Boy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trout tries to land knees in the clinch but Boy avoids the damage to the body.
Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Trout working Boy over with knees to the body.
Trout scores a nice knee to the body.
Trout using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trout tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trout is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boy is defending well for now.
Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boy gets a clinch.
Trout tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boy avoids it.
Boy working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boy.
Trout throws an elbow but it misses.
Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Trout connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boy's face.
Boy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boy is trying to break the clinch but Trout is controlling him.
Trout with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trout wants to stall.
Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy can't break the clinch.
Trout is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boy is defending well for now.
Boy managing to block the knees to the body from Trout.
Boy is trying to break the clinch but Trout is controlling him.
Trout tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trout throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trout has Boy pressed against the cage, preventing Boy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trout keeps control of Boy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Trout wants to stall.
Boy is trying to break free.
Trout using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trout has Boy pressed against the cage, preventing Boy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boy avoiding damage as Trout throws knees to the body.
Trout trying to control the position but instead, Boy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Trout into the cage.
Trout scores a nice knee to the body.
Trout prevents Boy from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trout tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trout keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boy's efforts to push away.
Trout unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boy tries to circle away but Trout has him pinned against the cage.
Trout with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Boy.
Boy is trying to break free.
Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trout has him pressed against the cage.
Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trout is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Trout throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Trout connects with a knee to the head.
Trout misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boy.
Trout misses with a knee strike.
Trout keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boy's efforts to push away.
Boy avoiding damage as Trout throws knees to the body.
Boy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainbow Trout showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on First Boy's cut.
That's time! Boy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trout paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boy tries to clinch
and Trout counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boy breaks from the clinch.
Boy throws a series of punches but Trout avoids them all with ease.
Trout lands with a kick to the temple. Boy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Trout drives through and clinches with Boy against the cage.
Boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Trout.
Boy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Trout is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boy misses with a body punch.
Boy is trying to force a seperation but Trout has the dominant position.
Trout working Boy over with knees to the body.
Trout landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Trout using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Trout connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boy's face.
Trout stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trout lands a good knee to the midsection. Boy won't want to take too many of those.
Trout lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy tries to circle away but Trout has him pinned against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Trout.
Trout tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boy avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy lands a shot to the body.
Trout tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trout throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boy managing to block the knees to the body from Trout.
Trout keeps control of Boy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Boy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trout has Boy pressed against the cage, preventing Boy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boy managing to block the knees to the body from Trout.
Trout is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boy is keeping busy.
Trout prevents Boy from breaking the clinch.
Trout with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trout prevents Boy from breaking the clinch.
Boy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boy pushes Trout back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boy tries to circle away but Trout has him pinned against the cage.
Boy tries to break free but Trout pushes him back against the cage.
Trout lands a knee to the head.
Boy is trying to break the clinch but Trout has him pressed against the cage.
Boy managing to block the knees to the body from Trout.
Trout misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Boy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trout obliges.
Trout missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Boy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boy tries to break the clinch but Trout is controlling the position.
Boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boy avoiding damage as Trout throws knees to the body.
A short left from Boy.
Trout is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boy is defending well for now.
Trout prevents Boy from breaking the clinch.
Boy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trout throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boy breaks the clinch.
Boy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boy tries to circle away but Trout has him pinned against the cage.
Trout lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boy can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trout trying to land knees to the body.
Boy can't break the clinch.
Trout scores with a knee to the head.
Trout will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boy up against the cage.
Trout lands a knee to the head.
Boy is trying to break the clinch but Trout is controlling him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trout landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Trout tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boy is trying to break the clinch but Trout has him pressed against the cage.
Trout putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Trout is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boy is keeping busy.
Boy wants to break free but Trout has control.
Trout is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boy is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trout tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boy trying to stall but Trout improves his position.
Boy is trying to break the clinch but Trout is controlling him.
Trout is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trout gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trout gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boy tries to break free but Trout pushes him back against the cage.
Boy tries to circle away but Trout has him pinned against the cage.
Trout unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Trout missing with knees to the body.
Trout is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boy is keeping busy.
Trout keeps control of Boy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Boy.
Trout misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boy.
First Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boy working hard to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Boy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rainbow Trout comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trout 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rainbow Trout!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Eggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Preston Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Preston Barksdale has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryan Eggs's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Eggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Preston Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Barksdale misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Barksdale misses.
Eggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barksdale rushes Eggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barksdale gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Barksdale trying to control the pace.
Eggs manages to get to full guard.
Barksdale tries to free his leg and advance position but Eggs is retaining full guard.
Eggs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barksdale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eggs.
Barksdale trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barksdale wants to control but Eggs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eggs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barksdale has managed to free his arm - good work.
Eggs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Eggs tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Barksdale.
Eggs prevents Barksdale from improving his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Eggs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barksdale loads up on a big right hand but Eggs slips the punch.
Barksdale is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eggs defends it nicely.
Barksdale looks gassed!
Barksdale throws a jab but it's blocked by Eggs.
The fighters circling - Barksdale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eggs misses with the combination.
Eggs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Eggs wants to pass the guard but Barksdale is keeping the position.
Eggs wants to control from the top but Barksdale keeps moving.
Eggs stands up and waves to Barksdale to follow him.
Eggs throws a right and a left that Barksdale avoids nicely.
Eggs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eggs prevents Barksdale from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Eggs seems content to control.
Barksdale trying to control from the bottom.
Eggs content to control rather than advance.
Eggs 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.
Eggs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eggs is looking to take a break and control but Barksdale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eggs controlling the action here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Eggs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Eggs scores with a one two! Barksdale had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Barksdale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Preston Barksdale has been cut.
Ryan Eggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eggs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Eggs shoots in for a takedown but Barksdale shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Barksdale as Eggs shoots in.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Eggs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eggs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee asks Eggs politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Eggs prefers to stall for the moment though.
Barksdale is breathing heavily.
Eggs's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Barksdale is not content to let Eggs control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ryan Eggs just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Eggs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Eggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barksdale drives through with a takedown into guard.
Eggs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Eggs.
Eggs tries to control but Barksdale wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barksdale sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Eggs wants to take a breather but Barksdale is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale trying to control from the bottom.
Eggs wants to take a breather but Barksdale is having none of it.
Barksdale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eggs.
Eggs gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Eggs shoots in for a takedown but Barksdale shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eggs shoots in for a double leg but Barksdale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barksdale closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Eggs did well to prevent Barksdale getting side control.
Barksdale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eggs wants to get back to his feet.
Barksdale is just content to waste time from the top position. Eggs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eggs wants to stand up but Barksdale is controlling him.
Eggs thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Eggs keeping moving, preventing Barksdale from controlling successfully.
Eggs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Barksdale!
Eggs controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eggs wants to control the pace but Barksdale is squirming around nicely.
Barksdale is looking to improve his position but Eggs isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Eggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Preston Barksdale's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Barksdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eggs fails with the takedown.
Barksdale tries to clinch but Eggs moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Eggs.
The ground and pound from Eggs seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Barksdale is not content to let Eggs control the position.
Barksdale takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Barksdale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eggs is looking to take a break and control but Barksdale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eggs working away.
Eggs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barksdale is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Eggs is working for a kimura but Barksdale is defending it quite comfortably.
Barksdale pushes Eggs off looking to stand but Eggs dives back in and keeps control.
Eggs prevents Barksdale from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eggs slows the pace down in half guard.
Barksdale is staying active underneath Eggs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barksdale tries to roll over but Eggs keeps him under control.
Eggs controlling the action here.
Eggs trying to control the action but Barksdale is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eggs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barksdale counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barksdale.
Eggs breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eggs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barksdale is looking for a sweep. Eggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eggs wants to control but Barksdale is keeping him busy.
Eggs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barksdale!
Eggs tries to control but Barksdale wriggling away.
Barksdale regains half guard.
Barksdale tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Eggs manages to move to mount!
Eggs wants to finish this one by submission but Barksdale is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Eggs.
Eggs unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale is squirming around, avoiding Eggs's attempts to control the action.
Eggs breaks from Barksdale's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ryan Eggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eggs controlling from the full mount.
Eggs wants to control the pace but Barksdale is squirming around nicely.
Eggs throws some wild stikes that Barksdale manages to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Eggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eggs, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Eggs!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jay Z - Empire State Of Mind. Supermies has chosen Resgate - Rock da Vov� as his entrance music. Simo Supermies acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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203 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simo Supermies!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supermies blocks a head kick by Scott.
Supermies shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scott pinned against the cage. Scott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scott lands with a straight right. Supermies didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Scott misses with a wild combination.
Supermies fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Scott sprawls well initially but Supermies persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Scott tries to roll over but Supermies keeps him under control.
Supermies slows the pace down in half guard.
Scott desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies is working for a submission of some sort.
Supermies is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Scott is trying to stand back up but Supermies is controlling him
Supermies content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Supermies working over Scott with some ground and pound. Scott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Scott moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Supermies thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Supermies won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Supermies from controlling successfully.
Scott is trying to control the position but Supermies postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Supermies shoots for a takedown but Scott saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Supermies.
Scott throws a body kick that misses.
Supermies drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Supermies wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Supermies tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Supermies has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Supermies looks gassed!
Scott is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott regains half guard, as Supermies was trying to land strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Supermies connects with a nice short shot to Scott's temple.
Supermies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scott is trying to maintain the position but Supermies is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Supermies.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Supermies moves out of range easily.
Supermies shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Scott is trying to defend but Supermies finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Supermies dominated that round.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Supermies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Scott slaps away a takedown attempt from Supermies, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Supermies tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scott swivels and escapes.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Supermies.
Supermies shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scott defends it nicely.
Michael Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Supermies.
A slow jab from Supermies misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supermies looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Supermies thows a body shot but no joy.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Supermies is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Supermies misses with a body shot
letting Scott counter with a right hand.
Supermies tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Supermies somewhat.
Supermies is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Supermies or perhaps it was just good defense by Scott which made him look bad.
A head kick misses from Scott.
Scott misses with a body shot.
Supermies decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Scott is looking to control Supermies's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?
Scott looks like he's trying to stand up.
Supermies is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Supermies is working away from the top position though.
Scott is pressing down on Supermies's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Supermies got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Supermies has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.
Supermies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on Supermies's shoulder, as Supermies tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies scores with a jab to the body.
Scott needs to keep his hands up - Supermies had a free shot at his head there.
Supermies looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Scott throws a jab when Supermies was well out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Supermies.
Scott is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Scott is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Supermies lands strikes from half guard.
Scott wants to control but Supermies is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Supermies lands strikes from half guard.
Supermies stops Scott from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies working over Scott with some ground and pound. Scott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Supermies scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Scott is trying is best to control the position here.
Supermies trying to control the pace.
Supermies is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scott has managed to free his arm - good work.
Scott regains full guard. Nicely done.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Supermies is one step ahead there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Supermies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Scott tries to bum rush Supermies with a series of wild strikes but Supermies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Supermies takes a jab right on the kisser.
Supermies shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Scott is trying to defend but Supermies finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scott trying to hold on to Supermies's head to control him but Supermies postures up.
Supermies is controlling the pace.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott has one foot on Supermies's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Supermies fails with a takedown attempt.
Supermies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Scott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Scott 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Scott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Supermies misses the shot to the body.
Supermies takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Supermies displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Supermies shoots in for a double leg but Scott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big left from Scott misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies misses with a body shot
and Scott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Supermies moves away and avoids it.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Supermies or perhaps it was just good defense by Scott which made him look bad.
Michael Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Supermies.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Supermies.
Supermies is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Scott's half guard.
Scott wants to control but Supermies is keeping busy.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Supermies has control of the leg.
Scott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Supermies's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Supermies's back!
Supermies showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to control.
Scott looking to break Supermies's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Supermies remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Scott will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Supermies manages to reverse the position and now he's in Scott's guard. Nice work there by Supermies.
Supermies trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Supermies is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Supermies postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Simo Supermies is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Supermies is stalling in the full guard.
Scott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Michael Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Supermies has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Simo Supermies.
I've got Supermies 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Supermies!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jakobi Smithy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Shephard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithy comes to the cage accompanied by Freak on a Leash. 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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23
162 lbs
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23
164 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jakobi Smithy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Shephard!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithy avoids the body shot from Shephard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smithy.
Smithy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jack Shephard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shephard looks to land a left hand but Smithy moved out of range nicely.
Shephard blocks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shephard.
Smithy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smithy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shephard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A leg kick checked by Shephard.
Shephard throws a hook but Smithy avoids it easily.
Smithy moves into the clinch.
Smithy working Shephard over with knees to the body.
Smithy tries to break the clinch but Shephard is controlling the position.
Smithy trying to control the position but instead, Shephard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smithy into the cage.
Shephard is trying to break the clinch but Smithy has him pressed against the cage.
Smithy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shephard is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smithy throws an elbow but misses.
Shephard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smithy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shephard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smithy was well out of range. Poor timing from Shephard.
Shephard with a nice cross.
Smithy moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shephard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smithy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Shephard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smithy defending well as Shephard loads up on a big left hand.
Shephard misses with a wild body shot.
Smithy throws a body kick that misses.
Smithy moves away from the strike by Shephard.
Shephard lands with an uppercut that bounces Smithy off the cage and back into rage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smithy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shephard. Smithy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shephard cracks Smithy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shephard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smithy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Smithy misses.
An inside leg kick from Smithy misses.
Shephard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smithy.
Shephard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smithy misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smithy. That's going to slow Shephard down.
Shephard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithy tries a low kick but Shephard avoids it.
Smithy staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Smithy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smithy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shephard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shephard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smithy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shephard throws a body punch but Smithy moves out of range.
Shephard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smithy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shephard.
A punch lands to the side of Smithy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shephard throws a series of punches but Smithy avoids them all with ease.
Shephard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smithy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to de liver by Shephard. Beautiful body shot.
Smithy misses with a head kick.
Shephard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smithy.
Shephard looks to land a right hand but Smithy moved out of range.
Shephard misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shephard blocks a low kick nicely.
Shephard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Shephard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smithy holds on, trying desperately to control.
Smithy tries to hold on but Shephard pushes him away.
Shephard prevents Smithy from getting the reversal.
Shephard is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smithy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smithy!
Smithy trying to control the position from guard on top but Shephard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shephard trying to control the position.
Smithy trying to control the position from guard on top but Shephard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithy lands a couple of elbows.
Smithy cracks Shephard with a solid left hand.
Shephard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smithy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smithy throwing strikes but missing.
Smithy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shephard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smithy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smithy is working for a kimura but Shephard is defending it quite comfortably.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Shephard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smithy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shephard. That did some damage!
Smithy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shephard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shephard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smithy.
Smithy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shephard.
Shephard misses with an uppercut. Smithy saw that one coming.
Shephard punishes Smithy's body with a nice straight punch.
Shephard misses the shot to the body.
Shephard throws a leg kick
and Smithy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smithy.
Shephard misses with an uppercut. Smithy saw that one coming.
Shephard lands with a nice combination. Smithy backs away looking to recover.
Shephard misses with a straight right.
Smithy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shephard.
Smithy moves into range and clinches up with Shephard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smithy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shephard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shephard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shephard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shephard has gone for a leg lock! Smithy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shephard's guard.
Smithy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smithy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smithy stopping the sweep attempt from Shephard.
Smithy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shephard is looking to regain half guard here but Smithy keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shephard struggling a bit here.
Smithy lands some shots froms side control.
Smithy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shephard, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shephard gets back to half guard.
Smithy working Shephard over with strikes.
Shephard is not content to let Smithy control the position.
Shephard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shephard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smithy is aware though and is defending well.
Smithy wants to control from the top but Shephard keeps moving.
Shephard wants to sweep but no luck.
Shephard is trying to keep Smithy in close.
Shephard has an active guard here but Smithy has managed to pass into half guard.
Shephard is breathing heavily.
Smithy wants to pass the guard but Shephard is defending well.
Smithy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shephard has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shephard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smithy 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.
Shephard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smithy is aware though and is defending well.
Shephard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smithy passes into side control.
Shephard can't do much from the bottom here.
Smithy trying to control the action but Shephard is working from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakobi Smithy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A leg kick checked by Shephard.
Good work by Shephard as he checks the leg kick.
Smithy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smithy feints and then cracks Shephard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shephard down.
Smithy throws a leg kick but Shephard checks it.
Shephard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smithy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smithy misses with a low kick.
Shephard blocks a head kick by Smithy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smithy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shephard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shephard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shephard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smithy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shephard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smithy misses with a low kick.
Shephard takes a swing at Smithy's ribcage but misses.
Smithy moves in looking to clinch but Shephard pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smithy.
Shephard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shephard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smithy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jakobi Smithy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shephard wants to clinch.
Shephard throws a head kick that misses.
Shephard shoots in but Smithy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shephard 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.
Smithy throws a leg kick
letting Shephard counter with a right hand.
Smithy doesn't manage to clinch there - Shephard circles away.
Smithy is looking to slow Shephard down with leg kicks.
Smithy connects with a body shot.
Shephard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smithy momentarily.
Smithy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shephard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Shephard misses its intended target.
Smithy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smithy lands with a kick to the temple. Shephard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shephard moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithy moves forwards but Shephard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shephard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shephard looks to land a right hand but Smithy moved out of range.
Shephard connects with a jab.
Smithy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shephard's calf.
Jack Shephard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smithy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smithy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shephard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shephard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smithy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smithy ducks under a wild hook from Shephard.
Smithy slips a jab from Shephard.
Smithy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shephard.
Shephard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shephard swats away the attempt to clinch by Smithy.
Shephard rushes Smithy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smithy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shephard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shephard with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithy scores with a spinning back kick!
Shephard punishes Smithy's body with a nice straight punch.
Shephard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smithy. Smithy obviously looking to wear him down.
Smithy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shephard misses with a two punch combination.
Smithy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shephard.
Smithy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smithy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smithy moves in looking to clinch but Shephard pushes him off.
Smithy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smithy is looking to clinch but Shephard is avoiding it.
Shephard lands with an uppercut that bounces Smithy off the cage and back into rage.
Smithy wants to clinch up but Shephard keeps it at a distance.
Shephard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shephard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smithy can pounce on him.
Shephard throws a series of strikes that have Smithy backpedaling.
Smithy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shephard swings for the body but Smithy moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shephard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shephard lands with a hook. Smithy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smithy misses with a low kick.
Shephard misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Smithy.
Shephard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smithy was well out of range. Poor timing from Shephard.
Smithy throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to de liver by Shephard. Beautiful body shot.
Smithy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smithy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shephard.
Shephard misses with a body shot.
Smithy is looking to score with low kicks.
Shephard lunges at Smithy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smithy's hand.
Shephard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smithy was well out of range. Poor timing from Shephard.
Smithy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A good leg kick by Smithy.
Smithy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jakobi Smithy.
I think Smithy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackburn has chosen Periphery - Light as his entrance music. Billy Flash had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Flash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archie Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flash takes one on the button.
Blackburn closes the distance and pushes Flash back into the cage.
Flash taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Flash.
Blackburn pushes Flash back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blackburn is pressed up against the cage. Flash has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blackburn down to the mat. Blackburn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Archie Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackburn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blackburn rushes Flash and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blackburn scores with a shot to the side of Flash's head.
Blackburn working Flash over with knees to the body.
Flash is breathing heavily.
Blackburn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Blackburn - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Blackburn.
Blackburn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blackburn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blackburn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Flash is keeping busy.
Blackburn scores with a shoulder strike.
Blackburn wants to stall.
Blackburn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flash.
Blackburn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flash or not.
Blackburn with a knee to the head.
It looks like Billy Flash has been cut.
Blackburn lands with a right to the head.
Blackburn is working Flash over against the cage.
Blackburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Blackburn on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn stalling in the clinch but Flash improves position.
Blackburn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flash backwards.
Blackburn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blackburn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flash backwards.
Blackburn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Blackburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blackburn lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flash backwards.
Blackburn is leaning against Flash and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blackburn presses Flash against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blackburn lands a nice shot to the body.
Flash takes a knee to the side of the body.
Blackburn working Flash over with knees to the body.
Flash really is a fat lump.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Blackburn.
Blackburn pushes Flash back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blackburn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blackburn lands a nice shot to the body.
Blackburn lands a nice uppercut.
Blackburn digs a right hand underneath Flash's ribcage. Flash let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blackburn is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blackburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blackburn pushes Flash back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blackburn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flash or not.
A nice left hand lands by Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blackburn cracks Flash with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Blackburn.
Blackburn cracks Flash with a nice body shot.
Blackburn gets through Flash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn presses Flash against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blackburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blackburn lands a body punch.
Blackburn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blackburn is leaning against Flash and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blackburn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blackburn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Flash up against the cage.
Blackburn landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a nice shot to the body.
Blackburn works on Flash's body with a couple of short punches.
Blackburn lands a hook that snaps the head of Flash backwards.
Blackburn lands a nice shot to the body.
Blackburn cracks Flash with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Blackburn.
A hook to the body from Blackburn.
Blackburn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Blackburn.
Blackburn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blackburn cracks Flash with a nice body shot.
Blackburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flashs head.
A right hook to the body lands for Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a nice knee to the body.
Blackburn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flash backwards.
A short right from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands with a light punch inside.
Blackburn lands a nice knee to the body.
Blackburn lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn cracks Flash with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn lands a hook that snaps the head of Flash backwards.
A shot in the inside from Blackburn.
Blackburn digs a right hand underneath Flash's ribcage. Flash let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blackburn slows down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flash.
Blackburn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Blackburn does it's job there.
Flash gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blackburn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blackburn lands a nice uppercut.
Blackburn lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Blackburn as the two fighters clinch.
Blackburn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blackburn lands a nice shot to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Blackburn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Flash's cut.
That's time! Flash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blackburn moves into the clinch successfully.
Blackburn is working Flash over against the cage.
Blackburn lands a body punch.
Blackburn lands with a short shot to the head.
Blackburn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blackburn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blackburn lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Blackburn.
Blackburn gets through Flash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn lands an uppercut.
Blackburn lands a body shot.
Blackburn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blackburn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blackburn scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn pushes Flash back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blackburn lands a shot to the body.
Blackburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blackburn lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blackburn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blackburn lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn pushes Flash back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blackburn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blackburn landing knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Blackburn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blackburn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blackburn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blackburn digs a right hand underneath Flash's ribcage. Flash let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blackburn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flash.
A hook to the body from Blackburn.
Blackburn is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Blackburn - that landed with a thud.
Blackburn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike.
Flash takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blackburn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blackburn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flash backwards.
Flash's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Archie Blackburn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Blackburn as the two fighters clinch.
Flash takes a knee to the side of the body.
Blackburn is pressed up against the cage. Flash has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blackburn down to the mat. Blackburn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blackburn lands with an uppercut that bounces Flash off the cage and back into rage.
Blackburn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blackburn lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blackburn wants it to stay on the feet.
Blackburn throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flash walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blackburn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flash shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blackburn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blackburn lands a shot to the body.
Blackburn gets underhooks to prevent Flash's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Flash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackburn lands a right hand.
Blackburn lands a left hand.
Blackburn lands a knee to the head.
Blackburn works on Flash's body with a couple of short punches.
Blackburn is working Flash over against the cage.
Blackburn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blackburn lands a right hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Blackburn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Blackburn.
Blackburn cracks Flash with a nice body shot.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blackburn is working Flash over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Blackburn.
A short right from Blackburn.
Blackburn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Blackburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flashs head.
Blackburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blackburn slows down the pace here.
Blackburn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blackburn slowing the pace effectively.
A right hook to the body lands for Blackburn.
Blackburn digs a right hand underneath Flash's ribcage. Flash let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blackburn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blackburn lands with a left to the head.
Blackburn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Billy Flash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackburn tries to clinch up.
Blackburn rushes Flash and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flash backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blackburn.
Blackburn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Blackburn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Blackburn.
Blackburn stalling in the clinch.
Blackburn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flash backwards.
A shot in the inside from Blackburn.
Flash takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right handed body shot lands from Blackburn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn scores with a hook to the body.
Blackburn is stalling here.
A short body shot lands from Blackburn as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blackburn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Flash looking to slow down the pace here.
Flash jumps guard but Blackburn stands there with Flash around his waist. Flash gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blackburn lands a right hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Blackburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Flash's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Flash closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blackburn moves into range and clinches up with Flash.
Blackburn works on Flash's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flash backwards.
Blackburn digs a right hand into Flash's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flash's gas tank.
Blackburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blackburn lands a nice shot to the body.
Blackburn manages to break the clinch.
Blackburn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blackburn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blackburn lands with a hook. Flash tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blackburn scores with a shot to the body.
Blackburn clinches with his opponent.
Blackburn lands a hook that snaps the head of Flash backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flash.
Blackburn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackburn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flash or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn trying to stall but Flash improves his position.
Flash takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short uppercut from Blackburn.
Blackburn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flash lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blackburn lands a body punch.
Blackburn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flash or not.
Blackburn lands a nice shot to the body.
Blackburn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blackburn lands with a shot to the body.
Flash walks into a left hand.
Blackburn tests Flash's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flash tries to move into range but Blackburn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blackburn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blackburn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Flash has time to react.
Flash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Flash swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flash tries to keep at a distance but Blackburn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flash tries to score a body lock takedown but Blackburn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Blackburn.
A body shot lands from Blackburn.
Blackburn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blackburn lands with a left to the head.
Blackburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blackburn lands a shot to the body.
Blackburn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Flash up against the cage.
Blackburn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blackburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blackburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blackburn is trying to stall.
Blackburn is working Flash over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Blackburn.
Blackburn is looking to control Flash's arms but Flash gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blackburn has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blackburn lands a hook that snaps the head of Flash backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Blackburn.
Flash is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blackburn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blackburn scores with a shot to the side of Flash's head.
A short right from Blackburn on the inside.
Flash is trying to drag Blackburn to the mat but Blackburn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Flash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flashs head.
Flash has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blackburn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blackburn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flash showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackburn.
Blackburn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blackburn scores with a jab to the body.
Blackburn closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Blackburn.
Blackburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Blackburn - that landed with a thud.
Blackburn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blackburn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blackburn scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a body punch.
Blackburn lands a good knee to the midsection. Flash won't want to take too many of those.
Blackburn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blackburn lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flash wants the takedown. Blackburn is fighting it off but Flash persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blackburn's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn striking off his back but it's not causing Flash any problems.
Billy Flash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blackburn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flash is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Blackburn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blackburn 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Blackburn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fresenius James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan McDaniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan McDaniel has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fresenius James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jordan McDaniel!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniel tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDaniel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jordan McDaniel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDaniel tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
McDaniel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
James is looking for a sweep.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDaniel on the ground.
McDaniel tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
McDaniel throws an elbow but James slips to the side and avoids it well.
McDaniel in side control, throwing shots but James defends.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
James parries the strikes from McDaniel easily there. McDaniel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable James to escape.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
James can't do much from the bottom here.
James is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDaniel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDaniel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
James lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
James lands a body shot.
McDaniel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.
A shot to de liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDaniel drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
McDaniel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James breaks from the clinch.
McDaniel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDaniel doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
McDaniel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with McDaniel's head.
James throws a shot to the body.
McDaniel looks gassed!
McDaniel shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fresenius James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan McDaniel.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDaniel's head.
McDaniel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDaniel, right into the meat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James!
It looks like Jordan McDaniel has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by James.
McDaniel walks into a stiff left hand from James.
James is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice combination there by James.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
James sizes up McDaniel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
James stuns McDaniel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James lands with a nice combination. McDaniel backs away looking to recover.
McDaniel is rocked!
James fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops McDaniel to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! McDaniel looks to clinch but James throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! McDaniel taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fresenius James!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Owen Woodring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woodring comes to the cage accompanied by American bad ass. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Woodring!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Carter!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Carter trying to control the position but Woodring is working away.
Woodring is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Carter asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Carter tries to move into full mount but can't pass Woodring's legs.
Woodring is pushing Carter's head away, looking to escape. Carter manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodring managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carter.
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woodring keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodring wants to get back to his feet but Carter drags him back down.
Carter advances to mount.
Carter wants to control the pace but Woodring is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter controlling the position easily from mount.
Carter is landing with some decent strikes but Woodring is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Carter thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Carter working for a guillotine from mount but Woodring is in no mood to give up.
Woodring is trying to stand up.
Carter throws some wild stikes that Woodring manages to avoid easily.
Woodring knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carter on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a head shot.
Woodring is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Carter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Carter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Carter won't let Woodring get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Carter there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The referee warns Woodring that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Carter unloading with bombs!
Woodring on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Woodring tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Carter controlling from the full mount.
Carter punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodring tries to buck Carter off but he can't manage it.
Carter looking to control but Woodring is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carter looking to control and managing it successfully.
You get the feeling that Woodring really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Carter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Carter trying to control but Woodring is having none of it.
Woodring wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Carter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Woodring is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Woodring is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Carter working the ground and pound effectively.
Woodring squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Woodring trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Carter lands a big elbow.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Carter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Woodring tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carter scores with a takedown into Woodring's guard.
Carter wants to control from the top but Woodring keeps moving.
Woodring will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Woodring wants to stand and escape but Carter is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodring keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Woodring's head.
Carter stops Woodring from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Woodring lands a jab to Carter's midsection.
Woodring ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Carter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carter lands a body shot.
Woodring slips under a jab.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Woodring lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carter connects with a looping right hand.
Woodring scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Woodring lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Woodring looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Woodring is fending him off so far but Carter persists. Nope, Woodring circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodring misses with a wild body shot.
Carter shoots for a double leg takedown but Woodring sprawls well. He's pushed Carter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Owen Woodring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Carter.
Woodring keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
John Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
Woodring lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woodring wants to slow Carter down by chopping away at his legs.
Woodring misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Woodring.
Woodring's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Woodring duly obliges.
Woodring chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Owen Woodring is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Woodring.
Woodring throws a right hand that Carter ducks under and follows up with a left that Carter also avoids with ease.
Woodring connects with a high kick.
Woodring throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
Carter misses with a hook.
Carter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Woodring really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodring misses with a two punch combination.
Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Woodring's shoulder, as Woodring tries to avoid the shot.
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Woodring counters with a nice uppercut.
Carter is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Woodring connects with a looping right hand.
Carter takes a swing at Woodring's ribcage but misses.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter has his takedown stuffed
and Woodring counters with a thumping low kick.
Woodring lands with a slapping head kick.
Woodring blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carter checks a leg kick.
Carter blocks a head kick by Woodring.
Owen Woodring is winning the standup battle so far.
Woodring feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carter's calf.
Woodring darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Woodring slips a jab from Carter.
Woodring swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodring misses with a two punch combination.
Woodring looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Woodring counters with a nice body kick.
Woodring chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Woodring attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some bone on bone action there as Carter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Carter checks a low kick from Woodring.
Woodring lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Woodring counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Woodring stalks Carter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carter's face. Carter staggers backwards, shaken.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woodring throws a leg kick but Carter moved away.
Woodring is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Woodring throws a leg kick which misses Carter's front leg but catches the back leg as Carter tries to avoid it.
Carter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woodring sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Woodring counters with a series of strikes. Carter will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Woodring dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Woodring misses with a two punch combination.
Carter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Carter. That snapped Woodring's head back.
Woodring is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Woodring tries a head kick but it misses.
Carter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Woodring sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Woodring.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Woodring cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Woodring throws the kick towards the body but Carter avoids it.
Carter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Carter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Woodring lands a jab-cross combination.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good standup being displayed there by Woodring as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodring tried to score with a low kick but Carter checks it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Woodring!
Carter is rocked!
Owen Woodring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woodring with a hook.
Carter is still on wobbly legs! Can Woodring finish him?
Woodring fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carter.
Carter seems to have recovered his senses.
Carter 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.
Woodring throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Carter.
Woodring throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Woodring counters with a nice leg kick.
Woodring misses with a head kick.
Woodring throws out a leg kick but Carter moves out of range and Woodring only half commits.
Carter dodges the punch combination from Woodring.
Carter feints and then cracks Woodring's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Woodring down.
Woodring cracks Carter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Carter closes the distance and clinches up with Woodring, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes Woodring against the cage but Woodring circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carter feints and as Woodring raises his hands in defense, Carter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodring wants to stand but Carter is controlling the position.
Woodring pushes Carter off and scrambles back to his feet.
Woodring with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Woodring finds it's target.
Woodring misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Woodring counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carter shoots in and drives through. Woodring sprawls well.
Owen Woodring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Carter.
Woodring pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carter shoots for a takedown but Woodring saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Woodring scores with a leg kick.
Woodring lands a head kick. Carter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodring dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carter. That did some damage!
Woodring lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carter closes the distance and clinches up with Woodring, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes Woodring against the cage but Woodring circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Woodring throws a one two combo.
Woodring throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Woodring throws out the jab.
Carter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carter frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Woodring is trying to stand.
Woodring in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter looking to control but Woodring is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Woodring is trying to stand up.
Carter lands with some strikes.
Carter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Woodring somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carter throws a hook but Woodring avoids it easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Woodring clearly takes that round.
That's time! Woodring's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carter lands with a right hand.
Woodring shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Woodring's head but Woodring sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter misses with a low kick.
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Woodring moves away from the strike by Carter.
Woodring motions for Carter to come forward. Woodring throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carter walks into a jab.
Carter moves out of range as Woodring throws a body kick.
Woodring misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Woodring looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Carter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Carter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Carter looks up at the clock and then as Woodring takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Carter smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Carter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodring tries to escape but Carter is in control.
Carter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woodring keeps working.
Woodring avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carter.
Woodring is pushing Carter's head away, looking to escape. Carter manages to hold on to the position though.
Woodring regains half guard, as Carter was trying to land strikes.
Carter throwing shots but Woodring is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Woodring throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Woodring throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carter.
Carter tries for a takedown but Woodring circles away easily
and Woodring counters with a leg kick.
Carter misses with a jab to the body
and Woodring counters with a nice uppercut.
Carter lands with a cross.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Woodring counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carter shoots in but no luck this time.
Woodring tries to work over Carter's front leg with a kick but Carter checks it.
Woodring 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.
Carter throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Carter is predictable there
and Woodring makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodring tries to score with a low kick but Carter moves his leg out of the way.
Woodring misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carter missing with a left hand there. Woodring was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Woodring misses with a low kick.
Carter shoots in but Woodring avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Owen Woodring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Carter.
Woodring misses with a head kick.
Carter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Woodring uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Woodring throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
Carter slips a jab from Woodring.
Woodring slips under a jab from Carter.
Carter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Carter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woodring.
That's four 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.
Woodring misses with a low kick as Carter jumps back.
Woodring misses with a body kick.
Woodring scores with a hook to the body. Carter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter blocks a head kick by Woodring.
Carter blocks a leg kick.
Woodring misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Woodring.
Woodring circles away from the clinch attempt
and Woodring makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Carter shoots in but no luck this time.
Carter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Woodring displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
Carter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Woodring is just out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Woodring had his way with John Carter in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carter scores with a nice strike.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Woodring as he avoids it easily.
Carter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Woodring is fending him off so far but Carter persists. Nope, Woodring circles away and we're back to standing.
Carter closes the distance but Woodring moves to the side
enabling Woodring to counter with a crisp jab.
Woodring blocks a jab.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carter throws a jab when Woodring was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodring scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Woodring.
Carter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Owen Woodring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Carter.
Carter is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Woodring misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodring throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
Woodring looks to land a body kick but Carter moved away.
Carter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Woodring counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carter moves out of range of the body kick.
Woodring fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carter checks it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carter.
Carter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Woodring thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Carter if he has to take too many more of those.
Woodring lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carter's sensitive parts.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Woodring. Carter shrugs it off though.
Woodring misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Woodring connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodring 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.
Carter avoids the head kick by Woodring.
Woodring walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Woodring moved out of range.
Carter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Woodring throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Woodring does a little dance to reset his feet.
Woodring rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Woodring with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carter to score with a decent uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carter.
Woodring misses with a low kick.
Woodring throws the kick towards the body but Carter avoids it.
Carter misses with a takedown
and Woodring cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodring buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carter tries for a takedown but Woodring sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Woodring bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carter's head.
Woodring attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Woodring lands a lovely overhand right.
Woodring motions for Carter to come forward. Woodring throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Woodring throws a low kick but Carter avoids it.
Carter fails with the takedown
and Woodring counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
John Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Woodring.
Carter shoots in and drives through. Woodring sprawls well.
Woodring lands a high kick!
Woodring scores with a leg kick.
Carter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a low kick but Woodring avoids it.
Carter fails with a takedown attempt.
Woodring connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Woodring turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Woodring lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodring connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carter momentarily.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Woodring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Owen Woodring is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carter throws a jab when Woodring was well out of range.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Woodring shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woodring lands with a nice body punch.
Woodring throws a combination. Carter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Carter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Woodring.
Good leg kick by Woodring there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Woodring showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Woodring 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Woodring!
Owen Woodring retains his welterweight title!
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