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GKNY 51 - Face V Momochi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronko Strunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bronko Strunz!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strunz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strunz scores with a jab.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Strunz!
Stone is looking to clinch but Strunz is avoiding it.
Strunz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strunz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strunz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Strunz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strunz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stone gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strunz misses with the head strike.
Stone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strunz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strunz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stone blocks an uppercut.
Strunz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Stone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone crunches a lovely knee into Strunz's ribcage.
Strunz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strunz throws a jab when Stone was well out of range.
Stone is looking to clinch but Strunz is avoiding it.
Strunz throws out a counter right but Stone avoids it with no problem.
Stone closes the distance and pushes Strunz back into the cage.
Strunz blocks the elbow strike.
Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Strunz.
Stone tries a knee to the head but Strunz blocks it.
Strunz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strunz lands a shoulder strike.
Strunz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strunz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stone blocks a leg kick.
Stone avoids the head kick by Strunz.
A shot to the liver by Strunz. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strunz connects with a body shot that sends Stone's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to clinch up but Strunz keeps it at a distance.
Stone tries to clinch but Strunz moves out of range.
Stone tries to clinch but Strunz moves out of range.
Strunz lands a jab to the nose.
Strunz throws a good cross that connects.
Stone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strunz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strunz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strunz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stone is looking to clinch but Strunz is avoiding it.
Stone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stone tries to clinch there but Strunz circles away.
Stone backing away here, and Strunz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Strunz tries to work over Stone's front leg with a kick but Stone checks it.
Strunz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Strunz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Strunz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stone's calf.
Donk. Strunz catches Stone right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strunz scores with a hook to the body. Stone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strunz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strunz misses with a looping right.
Stone avoids the body shot from Strunz.
Strunz lands with an uppercut that bounces Stone off the cage and back into range.
Strunz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strunz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Stone closes the distance and clinches.
Strunz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strunz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stone has had enough of the clinch but Strunz keeps him there for the moment.
Strunz prevents Stone from breaking the clinch.
Stone tries a knee to the head but Strunz blocks it.
Strunz tries to work over Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Strunz lands a body shot.
Strunz can't find room to land a body shot as Stone controls the action.
Stone breaks from the clinch.
Strunz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strunz just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stone wants to clinch up but Strunz keeps it at a distance.
Stone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strunz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Strunz.
Strunz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stone had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Strunz misses with a looping left.
Stone tries to clinch but Strunz is having none of it.
Stone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strunz can pounce on him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strunz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strunz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strunz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Strunz circles away.
Stone tries to clinch but Strunz is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Strunz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bronko Strunz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strunz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stone wants to clinch.
Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stone tries to clinch but Strunz is having none of it.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strunz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strunz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strunz thumps Stone with a low kick.
Stone ducks right into an uppercut from Strunz.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Strunz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Strunz as he connects with a hook.
Stone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strunz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stone on the side of the head.
Strunz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stone wants to clinch.
Strunz looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strunz lands with a good body shot.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strunz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strunz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strunz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stone on the side of the head.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strunz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strunz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stone wants to clinch up but Strunz keeps it at a distance.
Stone tries to clinch up.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strunz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strunz.
Strunz catches Stone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Strunz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strunz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
Strunz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strunz throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strunz, as that shot connected.
Stone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Stone.
Stone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strunz blocks it with crossed arms.
Strunz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stone tries to clinch up but Strunz circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strunz lands with a straight right. Stone didn't see that one coming.
Strunz swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz.
Strunz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stone tries to clinch up.
Stone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Strunz circles away.
Stone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strunz counters with a straight right hand.
Strunz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stone moves in looking to clinch but Strunz pushes him off.
Stone wants to clinch.
Stone tries to clinch up but Strunz circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strunz.
Strunz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strunz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to clinch.
Stone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stone is looking to clinch but Strunz is avoiding it.
Nice jab there from Strunz.
Strunz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strunz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stone wants to clinch up but Strunz keeps it at a distance.
Strunz misses with a straight right.
Strunz swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
Stone slips a straight right by Strunz.
Stone tries to clinch but Strunz moves out of range.
Strunz lands the left hand.
Stone moves in looking to clinch but Strunz pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Strunz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Strunz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Strunz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Strunz circles away.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strunz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strunz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stone is looking to clinch.
Stone tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Strunz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strunz scores with a leg kick.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strunz throws a leg kick which misses Stone's front leg but catches the back leg as Stone tries to avoid it.
Stone rushes Strunz and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stone.
Strunz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stone looking to throw knees to the head but Strunz is blocking nicely.
Stone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strunz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strunz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strunz keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is looking to clinch.
Strunz lands with a thumping leg kick.
A lazy left from Strunz finds it's target.
Stone clinches up with Strunz and pushes him back against the cage.
Strunz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Strunz fails to land.
Stone blocks an uppercut.
Strunz lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strunz's brow.
Strunz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stone's elbow.
A short right from Strunz.
A right hand to the body from Strunz.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strunz tries a body shot but Stone blocks it.
Strunz misses with a punch to the body.
Strunz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Strunz fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking to throw knees to the head but Strunz is blocking nicely.
Stone tries a knee to the head but Strunz blocks it.
Strunz scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strunz digs a right hand into Stone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stone's gas tank.
Strunz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strunz scores with a shoulder strike.
Strunz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stone tries to work over Strunz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Strunz.
Bronko Strunz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strunz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strunz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Strunz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strunz can't find room to land a body shot as Stone controls the action.
Strunz lands a right hand.
Strunz avoiding damage as Stone throws knees to the body.
Strunz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking to throw knees to the head but Strunz is blocking nicely.
Strunz is working Stone over against the cage.
Strunz scores with a shoulder strike.
Stone is rocked!
Strunz struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
Stone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Strunz.
Oh Stone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Strunz.
Stone tries to break free but Strunz pushes him back against the cage.
Stone seems to have got his legs back now.
Stone throws an elbow that misses.
Jack Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone tries to break the clinch but Strunz is controlling the position.
Strunz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stones head.
Strunz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from Strunz.
Strunz thumps Stone with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strunz digs a good body shot into Stone's ribs.
Stone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strunz swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
Stone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stone is looking to clinch.
Jack Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strunz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strunz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strunz. That's going to slow Stone down.
Strunz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strunz.
Stone tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strunz.
Stone tries to clinch there but Strunz circles away.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bronko Strunz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strunz 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronko Strunz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Crackajack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Crackajack!
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, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Crackajack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A quick step to the side and Crackajack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson scores with a push kick.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Crackajack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crackajack tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crackajack misses with a body shot.
Crackajack moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crackajack dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Crackajack takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crackajack smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crackajack sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crackajack takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crackajack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson scores with a jab. Crackajack acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Crackajack ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Crackajack connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Crackajack had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body punch from Crackajack.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crackajack. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Crackajack has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Crackajack misses.
Crackajack misses the shot to the body.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crackajack will feel that in the morning.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Crackajack off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Crackajack moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Crackajack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Crackajack backing up. Crackajack nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
We've been informed that Johnson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Crackajack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Crackajack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Crackajack was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Crackajack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crackajack throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jimmy Crackajack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crackajack.
Johnson thinks about the counter body kick.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crackajack.
Crackajack loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crackajack connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Jimmy Crackajack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crackajack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crackajack misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crackajack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crackajack ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Crackajack catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crackajack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Crackajack counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Crackajack does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Crackajack is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crackajack just misses with a punch to the body.
Crackajack connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Crackajack moved away.
Crackajack lands a jab.
Crackajack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crackajack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crackajack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Crackajack.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crackajack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Crackajack will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jimmy Crackajack is winning the standup battle so far.
Crackajack lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Crackajack sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crackajack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Crackajack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Crackajack.
Crackajack lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crackajack throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Crackajack misses with an uppercut.
Crackajack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crackajack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crackajack 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crackajack at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnson.
Johnson scores with a one two! Crackajack had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crackajack looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crackajack is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crackajack staying out of range there.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That has opened up Anthony Johnson's cut even more.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Crackajack slips the punch.
Johnson throws a push kick but Crackajack slaps the foot to one side.
Crackajack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson misses with a left hand
enabling Crackajack to counter with a crisp jab.
Crackajack shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johnson eats them both and turns towards Crackajack to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crackajack punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Crackajack takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crackajack goes for a small jab and connects. Now Crackajack goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Johnson stumbles back but Crackajack runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Johnson to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Johnson will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Crackajack!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gurney Halleck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Socrates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halleck comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash-White Riot. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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148 lbs
6 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gurney Halleck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Socrates!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socrates throws a left and a right that both miss
and Halleck counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Socrates thinking.
Halleck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Socrates was well out of range. Poor timing from Halleck.
Halleck lands a really nice looking cross but Socrates seems unphased.
Socrates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Socrates misses with a wild combination.
Socrates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halleck.
Halleck clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Socrates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halleck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Socrates moves away.
Socrates throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates throws a right hand that Halleck ducks under and follows up with a left that Halleck also avoids with ease.
Halleck tries to counter by clinching up but Socrates breaks away and moves out of range.
Halleck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Socrates manages to avoid it.
Socrates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halleck misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Socrates's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Halleck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Socrates.
Socrates misses with a series of wild punches.
Socrates fails to land with a series of punches.
Halleck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Socrates stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socrates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halleck is looking to wear down Socrates with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Halleck lands a glancing blow to the side of Socrates's head.
Halleck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Socrates letting Halleck take a breather here.
Halleck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Socrates has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Halleck taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Socrates breaks the clinch.
Halleck lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Daniel Socrates has been cut.
Socrates needs to keep his hands up - Halleck had a free shot at his head there.
Halleck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halleck cracks Socrates with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Socrates looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Halleck finish him?
Socrates is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socrates jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Socrates is still on wobbly legs! Can Halleck finish him?
Halleck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Socrates seems to have recovered his senses.
Halleck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halleck misses with a body shot.
Socrates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Socrates throws a nice looking combination but Halleck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halleck swings widly with a right hand
letting Socrates counter with a right hand.
Socrates lands a nice shot to the body.
Socrates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Socrates does no damage.
It looked like Halleck was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Socrates.
Halleck throws a lazy right hand but Socrates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Socrates moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Halleck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halleck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Socrates manages to avoid it.
Halleck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Socrates misses with a straight right.
Halleck fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Socrates looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Halleck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Socrates.
Halleck was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Socrates drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Halleck ducks under a wild hook from Socrates.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurney Halleck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Socrates's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Socrates throws a right hand that Halleck ducks under and follows up with a left that Halleck also avoids with ease.
Halleck looks to score with a jab to the body but Socrates is just out of range.
Halleck lands a left and a right that send Socrates crashing to the mat, dazed. Halleck thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Halleck is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Socrates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halleck.
Socrates throws a combination that misses
and Halleck counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gurney Halleck is winning the standup battle so far.
Halleck pushes Socrates up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Socrates backwards.
Halleck swings wildly with an uppercut but Socrates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halleck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Halleck - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Halleck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Halleck lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halleck lands a shoulder strike.
Halleck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Socrates backwards.
A right hand to the body from Halleck.
Socrates is looking to break free of the clinch but Halleck has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Halleck.
Socrates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halleck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halleck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gurney Halleck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halleck loads up on a big right hand but Socrates slips the punch.
Halleck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Socrates can do to turn this around?
Socrates moves out of range as Halleck strikes.
A nice side step and Socrates releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halleck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halleck lands with a nice body punch.
Halleck throws a lazy uppercut
and Socrates counters with a three punch combo that has Halleck backing up. Halleck nods at Socrates to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halleck scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halleck gets a clinch.
Socrates is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Still in the clinch, Halleck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Halleck lands with a left to the head.
Halleck lands a left hand.
Halleck lands an uppercut.
Halleck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Socrates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halleck lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halleck struggles to land a body shot inside as Socrates controls his hands.
Halleck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Socrates backwards.
Gurney Halleck has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Halleck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Halleck misses with a punch on the inside.
Socrates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halleck feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Socrates sprawling to the canvas! Socrates rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Halleck finish him?!
Halleck lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Socrates throws the left hand but Halleck avoids the punch easily.
Halleck misses the body punch
and Socrates counters with a stiff right hand.
Halleck throws an overhand right that drops Socrates like a sack of potatoes! Halleck dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gurney Halleck!
Gurney Halleck made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dean Fellows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Rasmussen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasmussen has chosen Era – Ameno as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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22
166 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Fellows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Rasmussen!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasmussen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Fellows was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen throws a nice head kick!
Rasmussen looks to land a combination. Fellows sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fellows looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Christian Rasmussen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasmussen tries to land a leg kick but Fellows saw it coming and moves away.
Rasmussen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rasmussen throws a right and a left that Fellows avoids nicely.
Fellows appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fellows keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fellows misses the target.
Rasmussen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fellows checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rasmussen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasmussen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rasmussen swings for the body but Fellows moves out of range.
We've been told by Fellows's head coaches at Elite Strikers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows avoids the head kick by Rasmussen.
Fellows takes a swing at Rasmussen's ribcage but misses.
Fellows moves in looking to clinch but Rasmussen pushes him off.
Fellows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fellows thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rasmussen!
Fellows moves out of range of the leg kick from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fellows on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Rasmussen misses its intended target.
As Rasmussen backs away, Fellows returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rasmussen throws a front kick aimed at Fellows's knee but Fellows avoids it well.
Fellows tries to clinch there but Rasmussen circles away.
A head kick by Fellows misses
enabling Rasmussen to counter with a crisp jab.
Fellows walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasmussen throws the kick towards the body but Fellows avoids it.
Fellows walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rasmussen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rasmussen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rasmussen misses with a head kick.
Fellows throws a leg kick
letting Rasmussen counter with a right hand.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rasmussen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fellows has time to react.
Rasmussen lands a really nice looking cross but Fellows seems unphased.
Fellows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fellows.
Rasmussen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fellows seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rasmussen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Fellows misses the target.
A head kick misses from Rasmussen.
Fellows looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Rasmussen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fellows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fellows throws a low kick but Rasmussen moves out of range easily.
Fellows throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rasmussen checks a leg kick.
Rasmussen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fellows.
Rasmussen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fellows. Fellows circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rasmussen moves out of range of the body kick.
Rasmussen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rasmussen throws a shot to the body.
Rasmussen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fellows counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rasmussen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fellows has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fellows trying to land knees to the body.
Rasmussen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rasmussen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fellows to keep the fight standing.
Rasmussen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fellows to keep the fight standing.
Rasmussen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen missing with knees to the body.
Fellows putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rasmussen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Rasmussen avoiding damage as Fellows throws knees to the body.
Fellows tries to land knees in the clinch but Rasmussen avoids the damage to the body.
Fellows breaks from the clinch.
Rasmussen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fellows.
Fellows throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rasmussen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rasmussen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fellows had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rasmussen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rasmussen misses with a head kick.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that misses.
And Fellows counters with a quick kick to the body but Rasmussen blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fellows throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rasmussen counters with an outside leg kick.
Rasmussen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rasmussen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Rasmussen there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Rasmussen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rasmussen checks the leg kick.
Rasmussen checks a leg kick nicely.
Fellows chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that half lands.
Fellows lands a head kick!
Rasmussen misses with a low kick as Fellows jumps back.
Fellows tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rasmussen manages to circle out of the way.
Christian Rasmussen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rasmussen lands with a nice combination. Fellows backs away looking to recover.
Fellows checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Fellows tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rasmussen throws a shot to the body.
Fellows throws a leg kick that misses.
Rasmussen throws a looping overhand right but Fellows ducks down to avoid it.
Fellows throws a body kick that misses.
Rasmussen moves out of range of the body kick from Fellows.
Fellows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rasmussen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fellows utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rasmussen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Fellows.
Fellows is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rasmussen is defending well for now.
Fellows misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rasmussen.
Fellows throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rasmussen blocks it with crossed arms.
Rasmussen misses with a punch to the body.
Rasmussen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rasmussen managing to block the knees to the body from Fellows.
Rasmussen stalling in the clinch but Fellows improves position.
Fellows tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rasmussen avoids it.
Fellows gets underhooks to prevent Rasmussen's takedown attempt.
Rasmussen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rasmussen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dean Fellows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasmussen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellows fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rasmussen checks it well.
Fellows has Rasmussen up against the cage in a clinch.
Fellows tries to land knees in the clinch but Rasmussen avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fellows missing with knees to the body.
Rasmussen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rasmussen tries to pull guard but Fellows won't allow it.
Rasmussen throws a head punch that misses.
Fellows lands with a left to the head.
Fellows tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fellows misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rasmussen.
A knee to the head by Rasmussen.
Fellows unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rasmussen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fellows displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rasmussen up against the cage.
Rasmussen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rasmussen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fellows tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rasmussen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that misses.
Fellows takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rasmussen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fellows avoids the head kick by Rasmussen.
Fellows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rasmussen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rasmussen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fellows tried to counter with a leg kick but Rasmussen avoided it.
A good leg kick by Rasmussen.
Rasmussen motions for Fellows to come forward. Rasmussen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rasmussen tries a head kick but it misses.
Fellows thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rasmussen is breathing heavily.
Fellows misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rasmussen throws a one two combo.
Rasmussen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Rasmussen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fellows tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasmussen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Rasmussen.
Fellows is looking to wear down Rasmussen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rasmussen throws a body punch but Fellows moves out of range.
Fellows tries to counter by clinching up but Rasmussen breaks away and moves out of range.
Rasmussen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fellows moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fellows 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.
Fellows connects with an inside leg kick.
Rasmussen misses with a wild body shot.
Fellows has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rasmussen finds it's way round the side to connect with Fellows's head.
Rasmussen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Rasmussen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rasmussen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fellows sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rasmussen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fellows.
Rasmussen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rasmussen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Rasmussen looks to move away, Fellows throws a big counter combo but Rasmussen just gets out of the way.
Rasmussen throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Rasmussen.
Fellows tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Rasmussen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fellows slips under a jab.
Rasmussen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rasmussen misses with a double jab.
Rasmussen thows a leg kick but Fellows checks it
and Fellows counters with an outside leg kick.
Rasmussen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rasmussen throws a lazy head kick
and Fellows counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rasmussen throws out the jab.
Fellows throws a sloppy head kick and Rasmussen moves out of range easily.
Fellows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rasmussen.
And Fellows counters with a quick kick to the body but Rasmussen blocks it.
Fellows tries to work over Rasmussen's front leg with a kick but Rasmussen checks it.
Fellows is looking to clinch but Rasmussen is avoiding it.
Both fighters circling a little - Fellows finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fellows misses with a body shot.
Rasmussen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rasmussen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rasmussen throws a hook but Fellows avoids it easily.
Fellows motions for Rasmussen to come forward. Fellows throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rasmussen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rasmussen 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 Fellows has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fellows and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rasmussen throws a shot to the body.
Rasmussen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellows throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Rasmussen misses its intended target.
Fellows ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rasmussen throws a sloppy head kick and Fellows moves out of range easily.
Rasmussen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fellows counters with a body kick that stops Rasmussen in his tracks momentarily.
Rasmussen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fellows drives through and clinches with Rasmussen against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fellows prevents Rasmussen from breaking the clinch.
Fellows misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fellows misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rasmussen.
Fellows breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rasmussen misses with a body kick.
Rasmussen scores with a jab.
Fellows misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Fellows.
Fellows misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Rasmussen.
Fellows swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fellows looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fellows misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rasmussen.
A jab lands there for Rasmussen.
Fellows throws a sloppy head kick and Rasmussen moves out of range easily.
Rasmussen connects with a right hand. Fellows shakes it off.
Fellows thumps Rasmussen with a low kick.
Donk. Fellows catches Rasmussen right on the button with a cross.
Fellows avoids the head kick by Rasmussen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen throws a lazy right hand but Fellows sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fellows ducks under a wild hook from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen throws a sloppy head kick and Fellows moves out of range easily.
Rasmussen throws a wild body kick that Fellows sees coming a mile off.
Rasmussen throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Fellows scores with a four punch combination!
Fellows looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rasmussen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fellows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rasmussen manages to avoid it.
Fellows walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fellows throws a right hand that Rasmussen ducks under and follows up with a left that Rasmussen also avoids with ease.
Dean Fellows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fellows lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 Dean Fellows.
I think Rasmussen 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 Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Rasmussen!
During a confident post fight interview, Christian Rasmussen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Assassin Sokoudjou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Assassin Sokoudjou!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokoudjou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sokoudjou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sokoudjou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Sokoudjou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gonzalez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sokoudjou takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Sokoudjou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.
Sokoudjou throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gonzalez's head.
It looks like Jesse Gonzalez has been cut.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Sokoudjou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
Sokoudjou looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Sokoudjou.
A head kick from Sokoudjou lands but Gonzalez takes it in his stride.
Sokoudjou takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokoudjou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzalez.
Sokoudjou throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a two punch combination.
Sokoudjou misses with a two punch combination.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Sokoudjou is out of range.
Sokoudjou unleashes a big counter combination but Gonzalez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gonzalez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokoudjou was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Sokoudjou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sokoudjou throws a sloppy body shot
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sokoudjou falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzalez counters with a two punch combo.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Sokoudjou avoids them all with ease.
Sokoudjou misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Sokoudjou pushes Gonzalez away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sokoudjou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sokoudjou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sokoudjou chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Gonzalez as he connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sokoudjou slips a straight right by Gonzalez.
Sokoudjou throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sokoudjou takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gonzalez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gonzalez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sokoudjou under the eye.
Sokoudjou dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Sokoudjou throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gonzalez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sokoudjou takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokoudjou was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Sokoudjou is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sokoudjou moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Sokoudjou slips the punch.
Sokoudjou doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jesse Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Sokoudjou avoids the punch easily.
Gonzalez moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Sokoudjou.
Sokoudjou throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Gonzalez.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Sokoudjou shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gonzalez jabs Sokoudjou right on the nose. Sokoudjou blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokoudjou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sokoudjou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Sokoudjou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokoudjou.
Sokoudjou only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sokoudjou throws a right hand that Gonzalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzalez also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez scores with a nice strike.
Gonzalez slips under a jab.
Gonzalez scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokoudjou throws a series of punches but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Sokoudjou misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gonzalez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Sokoudjou ducked under it nicely.
Gonzalez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Assassin Sokoudjou has been cut.
Sokoudjou fakes the leg kick and cracks Gonzalez in the body.
Sokoudjou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonzalez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Sokoudjou throws out a loose jab but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sokoudjou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sokoudjou throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokoudjou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sokoudjou appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Gonzalez dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Sokoudjou avoids nicely.
Sokoudjou throws a series of punches but Gonzalez avoids them all with ease.
Sokoudjou throws a head kick that misses.
Gonzalez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Sokoudjou's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sokoudjou might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gonzalez has got the better of the exchanges.
Sokoudjou misses with a double jab.
Nice cross by Gonzalez.
Sokoudjou throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
Jesse Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez drops his hands momentarily and Sokoudjou takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez lands the left hand.
Gonzalez connects with a nice looking jab.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
Sokoudjou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Gonzalez lands.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sokoudjou can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Sokoudjou avoids the punch easily.
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzalez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sokoudjou throws out a leg kick but Gonzalez moves out of range and Sokoudjou only half commits.
Gonzalez feinted with a counter takedown.
Sokoudjou has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sokoudjou throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Sokoudjou strikes.
Sokoudjou needs to keep his hands up - Gonzalez had a free shot at his head there.
Sokoudjou looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gonzalez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sokoudjou moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jesse Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sokoudjou just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokoudjou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sokoudjou.
Sokoudjou takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sokoudjou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzalez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzalez is looking to counter punch.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Sokoudjou.
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Sokoudjou slips the punch.
Sokoudjou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez scores with a body shot.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sokoudjou's head backwards.
Sokoudjou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sokoudjou at a distance.
Gonzalez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sokoudjou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sokoudjou throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
Sokoudjou is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gonzalez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sokoudjou throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gonzalez's head.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sokoudjou swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Sokoudjou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzalez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzalez lands a slapping body shot.
Gonzalez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sokoudjou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice jab there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokoudjou is just out of range.
Gonzalez lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokoudjou lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sokoudjou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Sokoudjou.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez throws a lazy uppercut
and Sokoudjou counters with a nice leg kick.
Sokoudjou throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Sokoudjou swinging wildly here.
Sokoudjou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Gonzalez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice straight punches there by Gonzalez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Sokoudjou blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sokoudjou momentarily.
Gonzalez lands with a hook. Sokoudjou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sokoudjou is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sokoudjou has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sokoudjou there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Gonzalez dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gonzalez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sokoudjou misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzalez misses the target.
Sokoudjou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gonzalez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sokoudjou checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokoudjou.
Sokoudjou takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sokoudjou lands with a good body shot.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gonzalez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sokoudjou takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sokoudjou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sokoudjou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzalez works Sokoudjou's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Gonzalez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Sokoudjou is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sokoudjou throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sokoudjou lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sokoudjou drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
Gonzalez lands with an overhand left.
Gonzalez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sokoudjou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Sokoudjou ducks under and follows up with a left that Sokoudjou also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez cracks Sokoudjou with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokoudjou looks for the body kick but Gonzalez saw that one coming.
As Sokoudjou tries to get set, Gonzalez tries to push him back and clinch up but Sokoudjou manages to avoid the attempt.
Sokoudjou misses with a double jab.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sokoudjou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzalez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sokoudjou takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Sokoudjou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Sokoudjou.
Gonzalez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sokoudjou eats them both and turns towards Gonzalez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Sokoudjou. Those never looked like landing.
Sokoudjou blocks a jab.
Sokoudjou misses with a head kick.
Sokoudjou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez throws out a loose jab but Sokoudjou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Sokoudjou avoids them all with ease.
Sokoudjou throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzalez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Sokoudjou's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sokoudjou walks into a stiff left hand from Gonzalez.
Sokoudjou looks to throw the jab but Gonzalez is out of range.
Sokoudjou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Sokoudjou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzalez throws out the jab.
Jesse Gonzalez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Sokoudjou misses with a leg kick.
Gonzalez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sokoudjou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Sokoudjou.
Gonzalez throws out a powerful jab.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sokoudjou under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Sokoudjou is out of range.
Donk. Gonzalez catches Sokoudjou right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokoudjou misses with a right hand
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonzalez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gonzalez catches Sokoudjou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sokoudjou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzalez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sokoudjou throws a leg kick but Gonzalez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sokoudjou misses with a jab to the body
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Gonzalez. Beautiful body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Gonzalez. Those never looked like landing.
Gonzalez throws a front kick aimed at Sokoudjou's knee but Sokoudjou avoids it well.
A left lands for Gonzalez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Sokoudjou avoids nicely.
Assassin Sokoudjou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez cracks a nice hook into Sokoudjou's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonzalez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Gonzalez!
Jesse Gonzalez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyrrhus Epirus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Hales!
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, Pyrrhus Epirus!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hales takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Mark Hales has been cut.
Hales shoots in for a takedown but Epirus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hales misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Epirus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hales fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hales avoids the head kick by Epirus.
Hales half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Epirus.
Hales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hales throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Epirus was covering up waiting for the punch and Hales finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Epirus is looking to sweep but instead, Hales has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hales maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Epirus could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hales has cracked it and Epirus is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hales!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Hales!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brewer comes to the cage accompanied by Gangster's Paradise. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brewer throws a leg kick but Wilson checks it.
Wilson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brewer.
Brewer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brewer looks to land a body kick but Wilson moved away.
That kick from Brewer tenderised Wilson's leg. Wilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Brewer tries to work over Wilson's front leg with a kick but Wilson checks it.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Brewer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brewer.
Brewer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That kick from Brewer tenderised Wilson's leg. Wilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brewer looks for the body kick but Wilson saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brewer.
Brewer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Brewer misses.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Brewer looks to land a body kick but Wilson moved away.
Brewer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilson throws an off balance right hand
and Brewer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wilson really felt that one!
Wilson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wilson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brewer clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson tries to break free but Brewer pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Brewer fails to land.
Brewer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brewer misses with a body punch.
Brewer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Brewer.
Brewer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson being controlled against the cage.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brewer throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Brewer.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Brewer controls his hands.
Brewer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilsons head.
Wilson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brewer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wilson breaks from the clinch.
Brewer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brewer tries a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Wilson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frank Brewer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brewer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Brewer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brewer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brewer lands a front kick.
Brewer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brewer can pounce on him.
Wilson lands with a right hand.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Brewer.
Brewer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brewer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brewer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Brewer.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brewer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brewer throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wilson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brewer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wilson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wilson blocks a leg kick.
Brewer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brewer drives through and clinches with Wilson against the cage.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson blocks the body kick.
Wilson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brewer slips a jab from Wilson.
Brewer throws a leg kick but Wilson sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Brewer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brewer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wilson throws a low kick, looking for Brewer's leg but Brewer calmly moves out of range.
Wilson checks a leg kick.
Brewer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brewer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wilson checks a leg kick.
Brewer throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brewer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brewer misses with a head kick.
Brewer throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Brewer ducks down to avoid it.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Brewer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brewer throws a front kick aimed at Wilson's knee but Wilson avoids it well.
Brewer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brewer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brewer is looking to score with low kicks.
Brewer connects with an inside leg kick.
Brewer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brewer lands a leg kick that knocks Wilson off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Brewer misses.
Wilson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brewer defends it well.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brewer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Brewer throws a push kick but Wilson slaps the foot to one side.
Frank Brewer is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Wilson.
It looks like Frank Brewer has been cut.
Wilson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Brewer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wilson's head.
It looks like Slade Wilson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Brewer.
Brewer throws a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Brewer throws a front kick aimed at Wilson's knee but Wilson avoids it well.
Wilson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brewer lands a high kick!
Brewer lands with a kick to the temple. Wilson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A solid leg kick lands there for Brewer.
Brewer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wilson counters with a single leg into guard. Brewer didn't expect that.
Wilson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A cross from Brewer lands.
Wilson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wilson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands the left hand.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Brewer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Brewer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brewer catches Wilson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick from Brewer.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson throws a right hand that misses
and Brewer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brewer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Brewer clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brewer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brewer is stalling here.
Wilson lands a nice uppercut.
Wilson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brewer backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brewer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilson's elbow.
Wilson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brewer backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Brewer fails to land.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Brewer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brewer tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brewer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Brewer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brewer effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Brewer dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Brewer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brewer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brewer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilson's sensitive parts.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brewer!
Brewer looks for the body kick but Wilson saw that one coming.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crunch! Brewer slams his shin into Wilson's torso.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brewer.
Wilson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brewer.
Brewer misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Brewer misses.
Nice uppercut there from Brewer.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brewer.
Wilson misses the jab.
Brewer throws a leg kick which misses Wilson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wilson tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer pushes Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Wilson.
Brewer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilson lands a shot to the body.
Brewer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brewer lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brewer.
Brewer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Brewer.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Wilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Brewer.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
Frank Brewer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brewer scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Brewer.
Brewer lands a high kick!
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Brewer slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Brewer does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Brewer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wilson scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wilson's calf.
Brewer tries to land a front kick but Wilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brewer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilson's sensitive parts.
Wilson moves out of range as Brewer throws a body kick.
Brewer wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
Brewer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wilson if he has to take too many more of those.
A cross from Brewer lands.
Brewer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Wilson does it's job there.
Brewer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brewer throws a body kick that misses.
Brewer throws a leg kick that misses.
Brewer lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilson off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wilson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Brewer.
Wilson scores with a jab. Brewer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wilson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
And Brewer counters with a quick kick to the body but Wilson blocks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brewer - that will leave a mark!
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Wilson blocks the low kick.
Slade Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Brewer misses.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brewer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brewer won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Brewer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brewer, 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 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Brewer!
A victorious Frank Brewer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sixth Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skeng Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Skeng Man enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sixth Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skeng Man!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab lands there for Fist.
Fist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fist defends it well.
A jab from Fist does it's job there.
Fist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been told by Fist's head coaches at Aliens Only Spa that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Man or perhaps it was just good defense by Fist, which made it look bad.
Fist throws a big shot that misses.
Fist sets himself, and Man steps forward looking for the clinch! Fist avoids it this time.
Fist lands a jab.
Fist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man at a distance.
Fist thuds a left hand into Man's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Man wants to clinch up but Fist keeps it at a distance.
Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fist sprawls well. Fist wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Fist changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man moves into the clinch.
Fist working hard to break the clinch.
Man goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fist prevents it.
Sixth Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skeng Man.
Fist is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks.
Man has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fist after a bit of a struggle.
Fist is trying to break the clinch but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Man tries to pull guard but Fist forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Man jumps guard but Fist turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Man decides to pull guard.
Fist wants to stand but Man has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Man looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man has his foot on Fist's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fist works his way back into a safe position though.
Man looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fist gets to his feet. Man looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A cross from Fist lands.
Fist takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Fist lands a really nice looking cross but Man seems unphased.
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!
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Man drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fist defends it well.
Man leaves his chin hanging out and Fist seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Man crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sixth Fist!
Sixth Fist thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Second Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milo Markovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Second Fist!
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, Milo Markovic!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markovic.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Markovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Markovic lands the left hand.
Fist scores with a decent looking hook.
Fist lands with an overhand left.
Fist looks to land a left hand but Markovic moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fist misses with an uppercut.
Markovic scores with a one two! Fist had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Markovic throws a series of punches but Fist moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic lands with a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Markovic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
Fist attempts a counter takedown but Markovic avoids it well and moves away.
Fist swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markovic.
Markovic shoots in for a double leg but Fist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A swing and a miss from Fist.
Markovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fist circles away.
Fist connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fist.
Fist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Fist.
Fist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Markovic lands with a right hand.
Markovic connects with a jab.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Fist.
Markovic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fist defends it well.
Fist is looking to clinch but Markovic is avoiding it.
Second Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic scores with the left hand. Fist knows he should have avoided that one.
Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fist leaves Markovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Second Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Markovic.
Fist 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist misses the jab.
Markovic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fist defends it well.
Fist is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sloppy strikes from Markovic. Those never looked like landing.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic staying out of range there.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Fist swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Fist moved out of range nicely.
Markovic defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
Markovic misses with an uppercut. Fist saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Markovic misses the target.
Fist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Markovic misses.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Fist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fist connects with a crisp jab.
Fist throws a hook but Markovic avoids it easily.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist misses the jab.
Markovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Second Fist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Fist moved out of range nicely.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Markovic counters with a left to the body.
Markovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fist on the side of the head.
Fist connects with a jab.
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.
Fist with a nice cross.
Markovic slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Markovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Markovic staying out of range there.
Markovic feints the counter takedown.
Fist lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot by Markovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fist gets a clinch.
Fist tries a body shot but Markovic blocks it.
Markovic breaks the clinch.
Fist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Markovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Fist lands a body shot.
Markovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fist forces Markovic back against the cage and clinches.
Fist misses with a punch on the inside.
Fist misses with a body punch.
Fist gets through Markovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fist misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Markovic fails to land.
Markovic misses with some punches.
Markovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fist.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Markovic is working for takedown but Fist is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fist has Markovic pressed against the cage, preventing Markovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Second Fist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Markovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Fist's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fist duly obliges.
Markovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Markovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Markovic with a nice cross.
Fist is rocked!
Markovic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fist to the ground. Markovic is now in Fist's guard.
Oh Fist is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic won't allow Fist to get back to his feet.
Fist seems to have got his legs back now.
Fist pulls Markovic in close to his closed guard and prevents Markovic from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Markovic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Markovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic throws a right and a left that Fist avoids nicely.
Markovic takes one on the button.
Markovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Fist. That snapped Markovic's head back.
Markovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Fist digs a good body shot into Markovic's ribs.
Fist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic scores with a one two! Fist had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic lands with a hook. Fist tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Markovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fist at a distance.
Markovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Markovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fist to score with a decent uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Markovic.
A slow jab from Markovic misses its intended target.
Fist takes one to the side of the head.
Fist throws a right hand that Markovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Markovic also avoids with ease.
Markovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Markovic lands with a straight right. Fist didn't see that one coming.
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Markovic.
Markovic lands with a shot to the body.
Markovic throws the left hand but Fist avoids the punch easily.
Markovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fist throws a right and a left that Markovic avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Markovic there.
Fist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist misses with a looping left.
Markovic unleashes a big counter combination but Fist bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Markovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Fist half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Markovic jabs Fist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Markovic thuds his right hand into Fist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fist lands a nice hook to Markovic's body. Markovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fist lands a really nice looking cross but Markovic seems unphased.
Fist throws a right hand that misses
and Markovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Milo Markovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markovic lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Markovic throws a jab when Fist was well out of range.
Markovic connects with a single shot there.
Markovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Markovic tries to bum rush Fist with a series of wild strikes but Fist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Fist.
Markovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fist moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fist darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fist lands with a cross.
Fist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Markovic.
Fist appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fist moves into range and clinches up with Markovic.
Fist tries a body shot but Markovic blocks it.
Fist struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
Fist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markovic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fist after a bit of a struggle.
Second Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Markovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Markovic.
Markovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Markovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
That's time! Fist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fist misses with a hook.
Fist works the jab nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Markovic. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Fist does it's job there.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Markovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fist needs to keep his hands up - Markovic had a free shot at his head there.
Fist throws a looping overhand right but Markovic ducks down to avoid it.
Fist avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Markovic coming out on top.
Markovic stalks Fist and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fist's face. Fist staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Fist swings widly with a right hand
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markovic walks into a straight right hand from Fist.
Markovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist misses with a straight left.
Fist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Fist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Fist misses with the combination.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fist lands with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Fist blocks the low kick.
A jab from Markovic finds it's way through Fist's defenses.
A jab from Fist finds it's way through Markovic's defenses.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
And Markovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Fist pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Fist misses.
Fist throws a big shot that misses.
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fist blocks the body kick.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
Markovic tries to bum rush Fist with a series of wild strikes but Fist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic misses the jab.
Fist is looking to counter punch.
Fist misses with a double jab.
Fist throws the left hand but Markovic avoids the punch easily.
Fist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fist connects with a single shot there.
Markovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target.
Fist lands a jab.
The crowd cheers as Fist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Markovic doesn't seem phased though.
Fist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fist misses the jab.
Markovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Markovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markovic throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Markovic at a distance.
Markovic cracks Fist with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fist misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Fist.
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fist lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Markovic.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Markovic.
Markovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Markovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Markovic connects with a body shot that sends Fist's belly button to the back.
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Fist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markovic tries for a takedown but Fist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Markovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist throws a right hand that Markovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Markovic also avoids with ease.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Markovic dives in for a single leg takedown but Fist sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Markovic misses with a wild combination.
Markovic swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Fist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Fist with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Fist.
Fist feinted with a counter takedown.
Markovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Markovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fist on the side of the head.
Fist moves away from the strike by Markovic.
Markovic lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist slips a jab from Markovic.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Markovic gets tackled into the cage by Fist. Fist maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fist fails to land.
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 Second Fist.
I think Fist 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angel Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandayu Momochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face comes to the cage accompanied by Tyga - Real Deal. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sandayu Momochi !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Momochi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Momochi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Face as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Face wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Momochi gets a takedown into half guard.
Momochi is looking to take a break and control but Face is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in The Axis of Evil inform me that Momochi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Momochi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Face is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sandayu Momochi !
Sandayu Momochi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, AnonymouS, into his post fight interview.
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