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APF 42 - Tainted PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between barak carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and German Sosed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sosed has chosen Cheese People - Open my Eyes as his entrance music. The key to victory for barak carwin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, barak carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, German Sosed!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sosed takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sosed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sosed takes the fight into the clinch.
carwin wants to get back to striking at distance but Sosed won't allow it.
Sosed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sosed lands with a left to the head.
carwin misses with a knee to the head.
carwin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sosed's efforts to push away.
Sosed prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sosed is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sosed throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sosed avoiding damage as carwin throws knees to the body.
Sosed throws an elbow that misses.
Sosed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sosed has a couple of punches blocked by carwin.
carwin managing to block the knees to the body from Sosed.
Sosed throws an elbow that misses.
carwin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sosed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sosed pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sosed creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sosed creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sosed throws an elbow but misses.
carwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
carwin throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosed tries to close the distance and clinch up but carwin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sosed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sosed pushes carwin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sosed is looking to break free of the clinch but carwin has double underhooks.
carwin breaks the clinch.
Sosed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sosed doesn't manage to clinch there - carwin circles away.
Sosed drives through and clinches with carwin against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sosed throws an elbow but it misses.
Sosed throws an elbow that misses.
carwin breaks from the clinch.
Sosed has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like German Sosed has been cut.
Sosed throws a combination. carwin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick from carwin lands but Sosed takes it in his stride.
Sosed tries to clinch but carwin is having none of it.
Sosed tries to clinch but carwin is having none of it.
Sosed clinches up with carwin and pushes him back against the cage.
Sosed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite carwin's efforts to push away.
Sosed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
carwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sosed misses with a two punch combination.
Sosed looks gassed!
carwin keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
carwin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sosed.
carwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sosed tries to clinch but carwin is having none of it.
carwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
carwin throws a leg kick but Sosed moved away.
carwin is looking to slow Sosed down with leg kicks.
carwin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sosed blocks a head kick by carwin.
Sosed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sosed takes a kick to the side of the head.
carwin throws a head kick but Sosed moves out of range.
Sosed takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sosed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with carwin, pushing him back against the cage.
Sosed misses with an elbow strike.
carwin avoids the elbow strike from Sosed, against the cage.
Sosed tries to pull guard but carwin won't allow it.
Sosed looking to stall.
carwin jumps guard but Sosed stands there with carwin around his waist. carwin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for barak carwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
carwin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sosed lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
carwin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sosed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
carwin can't get the takedown.
Sosed lands with a right to the head.
Sosed manages to break the clinch.
carwin scores with a push kick.
Sosed wants to clinch.
carwin connects with a high kick.
Sosed is looking to clinch but carwin is avoiding it.
carwin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sosed must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sosed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sosed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with carwin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
carwin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sosed is controlling him.
Sosed decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on carwin, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from carwin.
A low kick from Sosed misses
and carwin counters with a thumping low kick.
Sosed tries to close the distance and clinch up but carwin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sosed slips a jab and a cross from carwin.
carwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sosed looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for carwin!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sosed stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Sosed closes the distance and clinches up with carwin, looking for a takedown. Sosed pushes carwin against the cage but carwin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
carwin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sosed clinches but carwin breaks the clinch
and carwin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sosed is lucky that one didn't land flush.
carwin throws a sloppy head kick and Sosed moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
carwin stalks Sosed and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sosed's face. Sosed staggers backwards, shaken.
Sosed shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches carwin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sosed stands up and beckons carwin to his feet.
carwin connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but German Sosed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on German Sosed's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
carwin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
carwin throws a head kick that misses.
Sosed tries to clinch there but carwin circles away.
carwin circles away from the clinch attempt
and carwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from carwin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sosed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
carwin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sosed wants to clinch up but carwin keeps it at a distance.
Sosed looks to clinch
and carwin counters with an outside leg kick.
carwin throws a head kick that half lands.
Sosed darts in and clinches carwin up against the cage.
Sosed lands an elbow that stopped carwin in his tracks for a moment.
Sosed throws an elbow that misses.
carwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sosed.
Sosed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but carwin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sosed moves in looking to clinch but carwin pushes him off.
carwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
carwin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sosed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but carwin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sosed scores a takedown into full mount!
Sosed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as carwin is looking to escape.
Sosed stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Sosed feints and as carwin raises his hands in defense, Sosed changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
carwin wants to stand up but Sosed is controlling him.
Sosed wants to get up but he can't break carwin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
carwin pushes Sosed off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
carwin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sosed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sosed tries to close the distance and clinch but carwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
carwin looks for the body kick but Sosed saw that one coming.
carwin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sosed avoids the head kick by carwin.
Sosed is looking to clinch.
Sosed is looking to clinch but carwin is avoiding it.
carwin misses with a two punch combination.
Sosed closes the distance and pushes carwin back into the cage.
Sosed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
carwin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
carwin jumps into guard, dragging Sosed to the mat.
carwin wants to stand and escape but Sosed is having none of it.
Sosed stands up from carwin's guard - Sosed perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
carwin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sosed defends it nicely.
barak carwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sosed throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sosed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
carwin successfully pulls guard.
carwin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
carwin misses with a head kick.
Sosed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sosed drives through and clinches with carwin against the cage.
Sosed wants to get back to striking at distance but carwin won't allow it.
Sosed is pressed up against the cage. carwin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sosed down to the mat. Sosed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
carwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sosed tries to close the distance and clinch but carwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from carwin - that will leave a mark!
carwin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sosed closes the distance and pushes carwin back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosed lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sosed.
carwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
carwin staying out of range there.
Sosed blocks a head kick by carwin.
Sosed is looking to clinch.
Sosed avoids the head kick by carwin.
Sosed clinches.
carwin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sosed.
carwin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sosed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for barak carwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
carwin misses with a knee strike.
Sosed lands an elbow that stopped carwin in his tracks for a moment.
Sosed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
carwin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sosed manages to escape and get back to his feet.
carwin scores with a leg kick.
Sosed is looking to clinch but carwin is avoiding it.
Sosed blocks a head kick by carwin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but German Sosed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on German Sosed's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sosed tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and carwin counters with an outside leg kick.
carwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
carwin throws a sloppy head kick and Sosed moves out of range easily.
carwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
barak carwin is winning the standup battle so far.
carwin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sosed tries to close the distance and clinch but carwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
carwin looks to land a combination but Sosed avoids it well.
Sosed fails with an attempt to clinch.
carwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Sosed darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sosed is thwarting carwin's attempts to control the position.
Sosed decides to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sosed has carwin up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
carwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sosed clinches.
Sosed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
carwin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
carwin tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sosed throws an elbow but misses.
Sosed tries to land a knee to the head but carwin blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sosed.
carwin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. carwin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sosed tries to stand but carwin is controlling from the bottom.
carwin throwing short punches from the bottom.
carwin has a closed guard, preventing Sosed from standing up.
carwin has his feet on Sosed's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
carwin tries a low kick but Sosed avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
carwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sosed wants to clinch up but carwin keeps it at a distance.
carwin tried to score with a low kick but Sosed checks it.
Sosed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sosed tries to clinch up
and carwin counters with a solid body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by carwin.
Sosed clinches but carwin breaks the clinch
and carwin counters with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from carwin 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 Sosed has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sosed and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sosed tries to clinch up but carwin circles away and keeps his distance.
carwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Sosed closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It looks like Sosed is going to stand back up.
Sosed stands up and beckons carwin to join him on the feet.
Sosed tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
carwin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sosed avoids a kick to the body.
Sosed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with carwin but carwin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sosed is looking to clinch but carwin is avoiding it.
Sosed looks for a takedown but carwin sprawls well.
Sosed tries to clinch but carwin moves out of range.
Sosed blocks a head kick by carwin.
Sosed closes the distance and clinches up with carwin, looking for a takedown. Sosed pushes carwin against the cage but carwin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
barak carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of German Sosed.
carwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Sosed tries to clinch up.
Sosed avoids the head kick by carwin.
carwin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sosed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
carwin throws a sloppy head kick and Sosed moves out of range easily.
Sosed blocks a head kick by carwin.
carwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Sosed.
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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sosed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sosed shoots in but no luck this time.
carwin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sosed's sensitive parts.
carwin throws a head kick but Sosed moves out of range.
Sosed darts in and clinches carwin up against the cage.
Sosed manages to break the clinch.
carwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
carwin throws a head kick but Sosed moves out of range.
Sosed tries to clinch up.
Sosed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has carwin pinned against the cage. carwin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from carwin.
carwin works over Sosed's head and body with a nice combination.
Sosed tries to clinch up but carwin circles away and keeps his distance.
barak carwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
German Sosed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
carwin throws a head kick that misses.
Sosed tries to close the distance and clinch up but carwin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
German Sosed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sosed 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... German Sosed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven ole Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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275 lbs
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282 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mack Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sven ole Thorsen!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorsen misses with a double jab.
Charles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorsen.
Charles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Charles looks to throw the jab but Thorsen is out of range.
Thorsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Charles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thorsen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Charles in his tracks.
It looks like Mack Charles has been cut.
Charles lands an overhand right.
Charles misses with a few strikes there.
Thorsen throws a right and a left that Charles avoids nicely.
Thorsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Charles lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Charles.
Mack Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charles misses with a two punch combination.
Thorsen throws an overhand right that lands on Charles's shoulder, as Charles tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Charles misses with a wild combination.
Thorsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thorsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charles lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Charles.
Charles is looking to clinch.
Charles tries to clinch up.
Thorsen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Charles is breathing heavily.
Thorsen throws a head kick but Charles moves out of range.
Thorsen misses with a two punch combination.
Thorsen throws a shot to the body.
Thorsen scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Thorsen - that's a beauty! Charles is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Thorsen can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sven ole Thorsen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Barbaroza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Barbaroza is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Man!
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, Fred Barbaroza!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man misses with the combination.
Barbaroza shoots in and bounces Man off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbaroza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barbaroza passes Man's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barbaroza seems to be working for a kimura but Man defends the submission attempt.
Barbaroza prevents Man from improving his position.
Barbaroza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbaroza is trying to work for a kimura but Man is defending well.
Barbaroza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Man doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barbaroza.
Barbaroza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barbaroza looks gassed!
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.
Barbaroza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barbaroza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man has managed to free his arm - good work.
Man tries to roll over but Barbaroza keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man trying to control from the bottom.
Barbaroza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Man trying to control but Barbaroza postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Man tries to bum rush Barbaroza with a series of wild strikes but Barbaroza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Man's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Man duly obliges.
It looks like Fred Barbaroza has been cut.
Man fails to land with a series of punches.
Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbaroza circles away quickly and effectively.
Man changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barbaroza is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man misses with a double jab.
Barbaroza is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him?
Man moves into the clinch successfully.
Barbaroza seems to have recovered his senses.
Man is pressed up against the cage. Barbaroza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Man down to the mat. Man avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Man lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Man throws a nice looking combination but Barbaroza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbaroza shoots in and bounces Man off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barbaroza looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbaroza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Man dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Barbaroza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Man throws a chopping leg kick but Barbaroza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Man throws a series of punches but Barbaroza moves out of range.
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barbaroza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barbaroza drops back looking for a leg! Man is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Man manages to kick Barbaroza off! Barbaroza jumps back into Man's guard.
Barbaroza is pushing down on Man's leg trying to pass to half guard. Man is fighting to maintain full guard but Barbaroza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barbaroza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Man defends it well.
Barbaroza prevents Man from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbaroza is looking for a kimura but Man is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbaroza to get the leverage.
Barbaroza is looking for a kimura here.
Barbaroza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Man controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barbaroza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Man doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barbaroza.
Barbaroza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbaroza is looking to advance position but Man won't allow it.
Man is trying to maintain the position but Barbaroza is very close to passing his half guard.
Barbaroza is looking to advance position but Man won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Man lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Man.
Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbaroza circles away.
Chris Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbaroza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man.
Barbaroza fails with the takedown.
Man tries for a takedown but Barbaroza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Man as Barbaroza shoots in.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
Barbaroza slips a jab and a cross from Man.
Barbaroza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Man avoids it really well and circles away.
Chris Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Barbaroza.
Man misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbaroza shoots in but no luck this time.
Man misses with a few strikes there.
Barbaroza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man.
Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbaroza circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Barbaroza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fred Barbaroza's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Barbaroza has a takedown stuffed.
Man lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barbaroza blocks the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Man.
Barbaroza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Man sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbaroza somewhat.
Man looks to land a combination but Barbaroza avoids it well.
Barbaroza feints and as Man raises his hands in defense, Barbaroza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barbaroza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Man is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barbaroza, into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbaroza looking for a guillotine here but Man defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbaroza working for submissions but it's allowed Man to get to half guard.
Barbaroza looking for submissions off his back.
Barbaroza looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Barbaroza tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Barbaroza actively working from the bottom here.
Barbaroza actively working from the bottom here.
Man knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbaroza on the ground.
Man tries to stand but can't do so whilst Barbaroza controls his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbaroza actively working from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Man shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barbaroza's guard.
Barbaroza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barbaroza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Man gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barbaroza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Man passes into half guard.
Fred Barbaroza has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbaroza looking for submissions off his back.
Barbaroza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Man pulls his head out easily.
Man seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barbaroza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barbaroza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barbaroza is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 Chris Man.
I think Man 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Man!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Wheldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Wheldon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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199 lbs
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Wheldon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Johnson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheldon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wheldon closes the distance and clinches.
Wheldon misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.
Wheldon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wheldon.
Wheldon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wheldon lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson'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.
Wheldon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wheldon misses with an elbow strike.
Wheldon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheldon pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wheldon.
Johnson is rocked!
Wheldon throws a big uppercut that drops Johnson! More strikes from Wheldon and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Johnson lies dazed against the cage as Wheldon celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Wheldon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nobutaka Hiyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiyoshi comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter. East is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hip Hop-Dead Prez. Nobutaka Hiyoshi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nobutaka Hiyoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick East!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
East misses with a kick to the body.
Hiyoshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hiyoshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
East steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hiyoshi.
East with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
East tries to work over Hiyoshi's front leg with a kick but Hiyoshi checks it.
Nick East seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiyoshi scores with a body shot.
East feints and then cracks Hiyoshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hiyoshi down.
East moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiyoshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but East moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
East uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
East tries a low kick but Hiyoshi avoids it.
Hiyoshi takes a swing at East's ribcage but misses.
East uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from East.
East throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from East misses.
Hiyoshi fails with an attempt to clinch.
East takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
East clobbers Hiyoshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hiyoshi blocks a jab.
Hiyoshi is looking to clinch.
Hiyoshi scores with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Hiyoshi blocks the low kick.
Hiyoshi avoids the body shot from East.
East takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Nick East has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for East.
East connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hiyoshi scores with a decent looking hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for East.
Hiyoshi closes the distance and pushes East back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi misses with a body punch.
East is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hiyoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
East trying to control the position but instead, Hiyoshi has worked for underhooks and has pushed East into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by East.
Hiyoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Hiyoshi breaks the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by East!
It looks like Nobutaka Hiyoshi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
East throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiyoshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from East.
Hiyoshi takes one on the button.
Hiyoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but East moves away.
Hiyoshi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hiyoshi cracks East with an open hand slap.
Some wild striking there from Hiyoshi.
East misses with a low kick.
Hiyoshi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hiyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but East paws at him with a jab and circles away.
East motions for Hiyoshi to come forward. East throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hiyoshi looks to land a combination but East avoids it well.
A good leg kick by East.
Hiyoshi is breathing heavily.
Hiyoshi misses with a wild body shot.
East misses with a body shot.
Hiyoshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiyoshi throws the left hand but East avoids the punch easily.
East blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi misses with a two punch combination.
East scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
East is looking to score with low kicks.
East digs a good body shot into Hiyoshi's ribs.
Hiyoshi misses with a straight right.
East swings away with a leg kick that misses.
East tries a low kick but Hiyoshi avoids it.
Hiyoshi tries to clinch up.
East fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hiyoshi is out of range.
East dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hiyoshi misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hiyoshi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
East swings away with a leg kick that misses.
East lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick East dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
East attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hiyoshi tries to clinch up but East circles away and keeps his distance.
East fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hiyoshi checks it well.
Hiyoshi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hiyoshi throws a series of punches but East avoids them all with ease.
Hiyoshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
East throws a low kick but Hiyoshi avoids it.
Hiyoshi tries to clinch but East moves out of range.
East lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hiyoshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for East.
A swing and a miss from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from East.
East misses with a low kick.
East lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiyoshi misses with a hook.
Hiyoshi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hiyoshi.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hiyoshi checks a leg kick.
Hiyoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
East scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hiyoshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Hiyoshi moves into the clinch.
Hiyoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
East prevents a body shot from Hiyoshi.
East digs a right hand underneath Hiyoshi's ribcage. Hiyoshi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hiyoshi lands a body shot.
Hiyoshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but East has him pressed against the cage.
Hiyoshi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hiyoshi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hiyoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hiyoshi displaying some good clinch control by pressing East up against the cage.
East's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from East.
East pushes Hiyoshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from East on the inside.
Hiyoshi letting East take a breather here.
Hiyoshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hiyoshi working aggressively here.
Hiyoshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hiyoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
East lands an uppercut.
Hiyoshi is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Hiyoshi fails to land.
East looking to slow down the pace here.
Hiyoshi slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East tries to break the clinch but Hiyoshi is controlling the position.
Hiyoshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
East can't find room to land a body shot as Hiyoshi controls the action.
East swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from East fails to land.
East misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hiyoshi gets through East's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hiyoshi wants to stall.
Maybe Hiyoshi would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hiyoshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nick East seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hiyoshi loads up on a big right hand but East slips the punch.
East lands with a thumping leg kick.
East uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiyoshi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
East ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiyoshi moves away.
East lands a lovely overhand right.
East connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
East takes a jab right on the kisser.
East lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by East.
East throws a quick inside leg kick.
East feints and then cracks Hiyoshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hiyoshi down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice uppercut there from East.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
East throws a low kick but Hiyoshi avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiyoshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hiyoshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
East throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick East showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
East tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hiyoshi is able to avoid easily.
Hiyoshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
East dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Hiyoshi misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for East.
Hiyoshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
East fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hiyoshi checks it well.
A leg kick checked by Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi moves forwards but East connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hiyoshi blocks a leg kick.
Hiyoshi lands a nice hook to East's body. East takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hiyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but East is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Hiyoshi.
East defending well as Hiyoshi loads up on a big left hand.
East misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East wants to land a leg kick but Hiyoshi is out of range.
Hiyoshi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice shot by East.
East drops his hands momentarily and Hiyoshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
East showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi thows a body shot but no joy.
East takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiyoshi's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hiyoshi duly obliges.
East takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiyoshi 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.
Hiyoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but East moves away.
Hiyoshi is looking to clinch but East is avoiding it.
East misses the body punch
and Hiyoshi counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East tries to score with a low kick but Hiyoshi moves his leg out of the way.
East scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
East avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
East throws the left hand but Hiyoshi avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hiyoshi checks a leg kick.
East connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
East pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
East throws a front kick aimed at Hiyoshi's knee but Hiyoshi avoids it well.
East thows a leg kick but Hiyoshi checks it
and Hiyoshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
East circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hiyoshi loads up on a big right hand but East slips the punch.
Hiyoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hiyoshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That has opened up Nick East's cut even more.
Hiyoshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hiyoshi throws a right hand that East ducks under and follows up with a left that East also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hiyoshi misses with a series of wild punches.
East throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hiyoshi throws an overhand right that lands on East's shoulder, as East tries to avoid the shot.
East finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
East comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nobutaka Hiyoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
East bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiyoshi slips under a jab.
East moves away from the strike by Hiyoshi.
East keeps the fight on the outside.
East looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiyoshi is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi throws a body punch but East moves out of range.
Nick East is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
East explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
East throws a leg kick but Hiyoshi sees it coming and moves out of range.
East is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hiyoshi misses with a double jab
and East makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hiyoshi throws a shot from downtown. East moves away and avoids it.
Hiyoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
East swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from East is predictable there
and Hiyoshi counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
East lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hiyoshi at a distance.
East ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
East swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hiyoshi misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nobutaka Hiyoshi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think East 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick East!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank The Lie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank The Lie !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Irvin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Lie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irvin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Irvin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The Lie squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Irvin is working for a guillotine from mount but The Lie frees his head quite easily.
The Lie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Irvin on the ground.
The Lie wants to get back to his feet.
Irvin looking for a guillotine from mount but The Lie is having none of it.
Irvin 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.
Irvin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force The Lie to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so The Lie shrugs it off.
You get the feeling that The Lie really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Irvin looking to secure an arm triangle but The Lie defends it well.
The Lie squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but The Lie is surviving well by controlling Irvin's body position as best he can.
Irvin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The Lie is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Lie somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Irvin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Irvin lands in his opponent's guard.
Irvin won't allow The Lie to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Lie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Irvin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irvin trying to control the position from guard on top but The Lie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irvin looking to pass the guard.
The Lie wants to stand and escape but Irvin is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Irvin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Lie defends it nicely.
Irvin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Lie defends it nicely.
The Lie throws a head kick but Irvin moves out of range.
Irvin fails with a takedown attempt.
Frank The Lie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Irvin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Irvin has a takedown stuffed.
Irvin dodges the punch combination from The Lie .
The Lie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Lie swinging wildly here.
Irvin shoots in for a takedown but The Lie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Lie fails to land with a series of punches.
Irvin fails with a takedown attempt.
Irvin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Lie has his feet on Irvin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The Lie is breathing heavily.
The Lie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irvin.
Irvin scores a takedown into full mount!
The Lie is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irvin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The Lie squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Irvin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but The Lie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The Lie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Irvin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The Lie explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Irvin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Lie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Horrible takedown by Irvin or perhaps it was just good defense by The Lie which made him look bad.
The Lie connects with a single shot there.
The Lie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The Lie misses with a head kick.
The Lie throws a right and a left that Irvin avoids nicely.
Irvin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The Lie keeping moving, preventing Irvin from controlling successfully.
The Lie is looking to stand up but Irvin isn't so interested in that idea.
The Lie 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.
Irvin drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Irvin as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! The Lie screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Irvin! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Josh Irvin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelly McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGrady kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird. James Snuka has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kelly McGrady's chin.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kelly McGrady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Snuka!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snuka catches McGrady with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Kelly McGrady has been cut.
Snuka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snuka lands a nice looking body shot.
McGrady is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snuka misses with a body shot.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Snuka has cracked McGrady with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Snuka lands another huge swinging hook and McGrady tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save McGrady, before Snuka can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Snuka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yokida Matae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Wreaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yokida Matae!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Wreaver!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matae swings for the body but Wreaver moves out of range.
Matae tries to clinch but Wreaver is having none of it.
Matae tries to clinch but Wreaver is having none of it.
Matae thows a body shot but no joy.
Matae lands a nice hook to Wreaver's body. Wreaver takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wreaver throws a head kick but Matae moves out of range.
Matae throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wreaver.
It looks like Marc Wreaver has been cut.
Yokida Matae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wreaver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matae throws a hook but Wreaver avoids it easily.
Wreaver throws a series of punches but Matae avoids them all with ease.
Matae misses the shot to the body.
Wreaver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wreaver slips a straight right by Matae.
Matae misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matae!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matae lands with a straight right. Wreaver didn't see that one coming.
Wreaver tries to work over Matae's front leg with a kick but Matae checks it.
Wreaver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matae.
Wreaver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matae moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick by Matae misses
and Wreaver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wreaver moves out of range as Matae strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Matae finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matae looks to score with a jab to the body but Wreaver is just out of range.
Wreaver moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick by Matae misses
and Wreaver counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matae wants to clinch.
Wreaver scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matae misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Matae.
Matae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wreaver moves away.
Wreaver misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matae counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wreaver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matae moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matae misses the body punch
and Wreaver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matae misses with a head kick.
Matae looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matae is looking to clinch but Wreaver is avoiding it.
Matae dips to his left and cracks Wreaver with an uppercut!
Wreaver digs a good body shot into Matae's ribs.
Wreaver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Wreaver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matae takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matae throws a combination that misses
and Wreaver makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wreaver lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wreaver tries to land a front kick but Matae steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matae wants to clinch up but Wreaver keeps it at a distance.
Matae scores with a body shot.
Wreaver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matae.
Matae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matae connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matae misses with the body kick
and Wreaver counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matae thuds his shin into the meat of Wreaver's side.
Matae throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wreaver.
Matae loads up on a big right hand but Wreaver slips the punch.
Wreaver lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matae's sensitive parts.
A lazy left from Wreaver finds it's target.
Matae throws a lazy right hand but Wreaver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick by Wreaver misses
and Matae counters with a three punch combo that has Wreaver backing up. Wreaver nods at Matae to acknowledge the strikes.
Matae tries to bum rush Wreaver with a series of wild strikes but Wreaver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wreaver walks into a jab.
Whack! Matae lands a heavy head kick that drops Wreaver. The ref tackles Matae to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Wreaver was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Yokida Matae!
Yokida Matae retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson comes to the cage accompanied by Devil on My Shoulder . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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217 lbs
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216 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyler doesn't seem bothered though.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Tyler moved out of range.
Simpson misses with a hook. Tyler ducked under it nicely.
Tyler throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
Simpson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Tyler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tyler throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chuck Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Tyler counters with a three punch combo that has Simpson backing up. Simpson nods at Tyler to acknowledge the strikes.
Simpson misses with a hook. Tyler ducked under it nicely.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyler counters with a one-two to the body.
Tyler misses with a looping right.
Simpson throws a hook to the side of Tyler's head but Tyler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Tyler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyler takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tyler!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
Simpson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tyler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson throws a hook but Tyler blocks it.
Simpson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tyler scores with a three punch combo!
Simpson takes one to the side of the head.
Tyler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simpson throws out the jab.
A big left from Tyler misses.
Simpson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tyler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyler checks a leg kick.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Tyler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Simpson misses with a jab to the body
and Tyler counters with a one-two to the body.
Simpson misses the jab.
Tyler moves out of range of the leg kick from Simpson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler looks to land a combination. Simpson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyler counters with a straight right hand.
Tyler throws out a powerful jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tyler checks a leg kick.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Tyler checks it.
Tyler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simpson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simpson misses with a shot to the body
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Simpson misses.
Tyler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Tyler coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler slips a jab from Simpson.
Tyler loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Tyler scores with a hook to the body. Simpson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyler counters with a left and a right that stings Simpson.
Tyler is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tyler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Simpson.
Tyler scores with a nice right hand.
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Tyler moves away and avoids it.
Simpson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tyler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tyler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Simpson misses.
Tyler defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Tyler moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyler counters with a series of strikes. Simpson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Decent striking displayed by Tyler there.
Simpson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Simpson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simpson defending well as Tyler loads up on a big left hand.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyler moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler lands a really nice looking cross but Simpson seems unphased.
Tyler scores with a punch to the head.
Tyler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simpson misses with a double jab
and Tyler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simpson, as that shot connected.
Tyler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyler throws a hook but Simpson blocks it.
Tyler's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyler misses with a straight right.
Tyler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyler throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
Simpson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyler.
Simpson throws the left hand but Tyler avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Tyler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyler.
Simpson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tyler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tyler misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Tyler misses.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tyler checks a low kick from Simpson.
Tyler tests Simpson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Tyler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyler loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Simpson throws a body punch but Tyler moves out of range.
Nice cross by Simpson.
Tyler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.
Simpson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tyler.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Tyler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler slips under a jab from Simpson.
Tyler lands a jab to the nose.
Randy Tyler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Tyler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson connects with a solid leg kick.
Tyler throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Tyler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Tyler misses its intended target.
Tyler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyler misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chuck Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler swinging wildly here.
Simpson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tyler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simpson misses with a jab to the body
and Tyler counters with a straight right hand.
Tyler misses with a looping left.
Simpson lands a two punch combo.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyler.
Tyler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyler throws a jab but it's blocked by Simpson.
Simpson misses with a straight left.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Tyler counters with a one-two to the body.
Tyler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tyler throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Simpson stuns Tyler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
Simpson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Tyler moves away and avoids it.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tyler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Tyler avoids it well.
Tyler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Tyler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyler counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpson scores with the left hand. Tyler knows he should have avoided that one.
Tyler connects with the punch.
Simpson 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.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Tyler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simpson throws a right hand that Tyler ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyler also avoids with ease.
Simpson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyler is out of range and Simpson settles back down.
Tyler misses with the combination.
Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Simpson misses
and Tyler counters with a straight right hand.
Tyler blocks a jab.
Simpson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Tyler dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Tyler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Simpson motions for Tyler to come forward. Simpson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A left and a right from Tyler both land. Nice combination.
Tyler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyler with a nice cross.
Tyler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tyler clobbers Simpson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyler moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
Simpson throws a hook but Tyler blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy Tyler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyler counters with a straight right hand.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Tyler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson moves out of range as Tyler strikes.
Simpson misses the jab.
Tyler 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.
Tyler looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range.
Tyler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simpson throws out the jab.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyler counters with a series of strikes. Simpson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simpson works Tyler's body with a nice hook.
Simpson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Simpson misses with a body shot
and Tyler counters with a one-two to the body.
Simpson throws a leg kick which misses Tyler's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyler tries to avoid it.
Simpson lands with a nice combination. Tyler backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler thuds his right hand into Simpson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simpson takes one to the chin there.
Tyler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tyler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good exchange - Tyler coming out on top.
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tyler momentarily.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Tyler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyler manages to avoid it.
Tyler throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
Tyler works Simpson's body with a nice hook.
Tyler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyler.
Tyler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler lands a glancing blow to the side of Simpson's head.
Simpson throws a hook but Tyler blocks it.
Tyler looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
Tyler throws a series of punches but Simpson avoids them all with ease.
Simpson throws a hook to the side of Tyler's head but Tyler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tyler counters with a one-two to the body.
Tyler throws out a powerful jab.
Tyler connects with the punch.
Simpson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson throws a looping overhand right but Tyler ducks down to avoid it.
Tyler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tyler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tyler misses with a few strikes there.
Tyler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tyler.
Chuck Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler lands a slapping body shot.
Simpson slips a jab from Tyler.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simpson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyler. That snapped Simpson's head back.
Simpson throws and low kick but Tyler moves out of range easily.
Simpson misses with a double jab
and Tyler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyler lands with a right hand.
Simpson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyler.
Simpson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tyler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Tyler counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpson misses with a double jab
and Tyler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simpson throws a hook but Tyler avoids it easily.
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good leg kick by Simpson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyler misses with a straight right.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Tyler saw that one coming.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Simpson slips a jab from Tyler.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson swinging wildly here.
Tyler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Randy Tyler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Simpson 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 Tyler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tyler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Tyler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Tyler!
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