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Primal 34 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Harris told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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195 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Brady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Harris!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris tests Brady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brady has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Harris looks to land a right hand but Brady moved out of range.
Harris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brady.
Harris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brady's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Harris.
Brady checks a leg kick nicely.
Brady drops down looking for a counter takedown but Harris sprawls and moves away.
Nice shot by Harris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris throws a lazy body kick
and Brady counters with a single leg into guard. Harris didn't expect that.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Brady from controlling successfully.
Harris is trying to control the position but Brady postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady stops Harris from standing up.
Brady tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harris can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brady stops Harris from standing up.
Harris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brady is one step ahead there.
Brady trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Brady seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Harris kicks Brady off and gets to his feet.
Brady moves out of range as Harris throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brady there as he acknowledges the shot.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris lands with a nice body kick.
Harris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brady drops his hands momentarily and Harris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Paul Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brady has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harris.
Harris lands with a hook. Brady tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brady takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking to slow Brady down with leg kicks.
Brady blocks a jab.
Brady appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Harris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Harris backs away, Brady returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Harris lands with a nice body kick.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brady uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brady takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brady takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brady moves out of range of the strikes.
Harris scores with a kick to the body.
Brady blocks a head kick by Harris.
Harris throws a head kick that misses
and Brady counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Harris dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Harris throws a push kick but Brady slaps the foot to one side.
Brady is looking to counter the offense by Harris and move into the clinch.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Brady checks a low kick from Harris.
Harris clobbers Brady with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brady avoids the head kick by Harris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Harris.
Brady half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Harris attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Harris is predictable there
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brady slips under a jab from Harris.
Harris lands a nice shot that snaps Brady's head back.
Harris throws a head kick but Brady moves out of range.
Brady appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Harris tries a low kick but Brady avoids it.
Brady takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Brady's shoulder, as Brady tries to avoid the shot.
Brady changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harris jabs at Brady's body.
Brady avoids the body shot from Harris.
Brady wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brady ducks right into an uppercut from Harris.
Brady displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Brady on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Brady.
Harris throws a leg kick
and Brady counters with a single leg into guard. Harris didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brady accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brady is controlling him.
Harris manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Harris wants to break free but Brady has control.
Harris can't break the clinch.
Harris is pressed up against the cage. Brady has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harris down to the mat. Harris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris cracks the inside of Brady's front leg.
Brady tries to move into range but Harris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harris lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Brady.
Brady tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Harris manages to circle out of the way.
Harris keeps Brady at a distance using the push kick.
Brady has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harris.
Harris throws a wild body kick that Brady sees coming a mile off.
Brady drops down looking for a counter takedown but Harris sprawls and moves away.
Brady slips under a jab.
As Harris tries to get set, Brady tries to push him back and clinch up but Harris manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brady ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Brady thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Brady moves away and avoids it.
Harris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brady takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brady will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Harris throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Harris.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.
Harris misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Brady moves out of range easily.
Brady is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harris.
Brady chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harris can pounce on him.
A shot to the liver by Harris. Beautiful body shot.
Harris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brady drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harris thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brady if he has to take too many more of those.
Brady defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Tom Brady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with the body kick
and Brady moves into the clinch.
Harris tries to circle away but Brady has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Harris's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Brady.
Brady scores with a shot to the side of Harris's head.
Harris working hard to break the clinch.
Harris wants to break free but Brady has control.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Brady has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Brady won't allow it.
Harris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harris is trying to break free.
Brady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brady lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paul Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
Brady looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice body kick from Harris.
Harris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brady counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a low kick, looking for Brady's leg but Brady calmly moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Brady misses its target.
Harris misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Brady wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Harris. Brady shrugs it off though.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Brady wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brady takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harris lands with an uppercut that bounces Brady off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Harris!
Paul Harris decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Captain Crunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessandro Orsini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Captain Crunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alessandro Orsini!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Crunch throws a hook but Orsini blocks it.
Orsini tries to score with a low kick but Crunch moves his leg out of the way.
Crunch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackthorn in the buildup to the fight.
Crunch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orsini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crunch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orsini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orsini swings wildly with an uppercut but Crunch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crunch is leaning against Orsini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Orsini throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch misses with the head strike.
Crunch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Crunch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orsini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crunch misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini throws a head punch that misses.
Crunch misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini tries to work over Crunch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Crunch.
A short uppercut from Crunch.
Crunch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crunch lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Crunch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crunch takes one to the chin there.
Orsini slips a jab from Crunch.
Orsini throws a lazy head kick
and Crunch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crunch throws a jab when Orsini was well out of range.
Orsini feints a counter leg kick.
Orsini tries to clinch but Crunch is having none of it.
Orsini throws a right hand that misses
and Crunch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crunch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Captain Crunch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini throws out a leg kick but Crunch moves out of range and Orsini only half commits.
Crunch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orsini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crunch counters with a nice uppercut.
Crunch tries to score with a low kick but Orsini moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crunch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crunch connects with a single shot there.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch misses the jab.
Orsini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crunch keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Orsini.
A little feinted left hand from Crunch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orsini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crunch thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Orsini if he has to take too many more of those.
Orsini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crunch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orsini wants to land a leg kick but Crunch is out of range.
Crunch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsini throws out the jab.
Crunch cracks Orsini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Orsini as he connects with a hook.
Orsini tests Crunch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Orsini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Orsini crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crunch - the referee stops the clock and Orsini gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crunch. Orsini manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Crunch connects with an inside leg kick.
Crunch wants to land a leg kick but Orsini is out of range.
Orsini swings for the body but Crunch moves out of range.
Crunch lands a body shot.
Orsini closes the distance but Crunch moves to the side
and Crunch counters with an outside leg kick.
Orsini scores with a nice right hand.
Orsini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crunch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Orsini.
Crunch wants to slow Orsini down by chopping away at his legs.
Crunch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orsini slips a jab from Crunch.
Orsini has managed to clinch.
Crunch can't find room to land a body shot as Orsini controls the action.
Crunch lands a right hand.
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crunch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crunch.
Crunch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orsinis head.
Crunch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Crunch lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Crunch.
Crunch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orsini prevents a body shot from Crunch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Crunch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
That kick from Crunch tenderised Orsini's leg. Orsini is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orsini misses with a hook
and Crunch counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Orsini.
Crunch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orsini to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crunch. Orsini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsini checks the leg kick.
Orsini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Crunch to counter with a crisp jab.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini misses with a body shot
and Crunch counters with a right hand to the body.
Crunch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini lands a body shot.
Orsini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch throws a body punch but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini slips under a jab from Crunch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch needs to keep his hands up - Orsini had a free shot at his head there.
Orsini pushes Crunch up against the cage in a clinch.
Crunch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsini can do to turn this around?
Crunch misses with a punch on the inside.
Crunch lands a left hand.
Orsini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crunch blocking some punches.
Crunch lands with a right to the head.
Orsini struggles to land a body shot inside as Crunch controls his hands.
Crunch pushes Orsini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orsini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crunch's elbow.
Orsini has a couple of punches blocked by Crunch.
Crunch scores with a shot to the side of Orsini's head.
Crunch blocks an uppercut.
Orsini pulls Crunch into guard.
Orsini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crunch defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsini looking for a guillotine here but Crunch defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orsini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crunch defends it easily.
Crunch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Orsini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crunch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini wants to sweep but no luck.
Crunch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orsini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crunch has managed to get both his arms back between Orsini's legs - danger averted.
Crunch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crunch decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Orsini, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jab, jab by Orsini - just one landing.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Crunch.
Orsini throws a body punch but Crunch moves out of range.
Orsini tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crunch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orsini misses with a body shot
enabling Crunch to counter with a crisp jab.
Crunch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Crunch connects with a leg kick. Orsini looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orsini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crunch counters with a nice kick to the body.
Crunch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Orsini misses with a lunging right hand
and Crunch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orsini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crunch lands a lovely overhand right.
Orsini misses the body punch
and Crunch counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Crunch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Crunch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crunch misses with a lunging right hand
and Orsini counters with a straight right hand.
Crunch throws a shot from downtown. Orsini moves away and avoids it.
Crunch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orsini counters with a body kick.
Orsini has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Captain Crunch is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Orsini misses
letting Crunch counter with a right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Crunch.
Crunch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Orsini.
Crunch misses with a wild body shot.
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for Crunch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orsini swings for the body but Crunch moves out of range.
Crunch swings for the body but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini tries a quick counter leg kick but Crunch is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Orsini misses
and Crunch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crunch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crunch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orsini.
Orsini lands a really nice looking cross but Crunch seems unphased.
Orsini with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crunch counters with a straight right hand.
Crunch just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orsini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crunch thinking.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch cracks the inside of Orsini's front leg.
Crunch throws a nice looking combination but Orsini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orsini misses with a leg kick
and Crunch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Orsini lands a jab to the head.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crunch was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
Orsini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crunch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orsini dodges the punch combination from Crunch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crunch, right into the meat.
Orsini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orsini lands a jab.
Crunch cracks Orsini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orsini cracks a nice hook into Crunch's ribs.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crunch but Crunch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crunch lands a leg kick that knocks Orsini off balance momentarily.
Orsini throws a right hand that misses
and Crunch counters with a thumping low kick.
Orsini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Crunch misses.
Orsini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crunch is looking to chop away at Orsini's legs.
Orsini misses with a hook to the body
and Crunch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crunch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orsini looks to score with a jab to the body but Crunch is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini tries to land a leg kick but Crunch saw it coming and moves away.
Crunch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch throws a body punch but Orsini moves out of range.
Crunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Orsini blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsini cracks Crunch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orsini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crunch.
Orsini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orsini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crunch. Crunch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orsini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orsini tries to clinch up.
Orsini takes a swing at Crunch's ribcage but misses.
Alessandro Orsini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orsini swings for the body but Crunch moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Crunch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crunch, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Crunch!
Post fight, Captain Crunch stared into the camera and said 'Crunchitized son!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Sale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Mc Donald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for David Sale has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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176 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Sale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nelson Mc Donald!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Sale as Mc Donald shoots in.
Sale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mc Donald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mc Donald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body kick there by Sale.
Mc Donald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
David Sale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Mc Donald.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sale enables Mc Donald to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sale manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sale is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mc Donald looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Donald working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sale's head.
Mc Donald stops Sale from standing up.
Mc Donald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Donald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sale looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sale looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sale!
Sale is looking to take a break and control but Mc Donald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sale is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mc Donald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mc Donald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mc Donald keeps trying to improve his position.
Sale is looking to take a break and control but Mc Donald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mc Donald tries to buck Sale off but Sale is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sale is looking to take a break and control but Mc Donald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mc Donald, who protects the arm well.
Sale tries to stand but Mc Donald is controlling his head.
Sale tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mc Donald looking for a sweep but Sale has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mc Donald is looking to get to half guard.
Mc Donald sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Donald is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mc Donald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sale pulls his head out easily.
Sale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mc Donald keeps working.
Sale tries to stand and escape but Mc Donald is controlling the position.
Mc Donald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sale pulls his head out easily.
Sale wants to get back to his feet.
Mc Donald looking for submissions off his back.
Sale prevents Mc Donald from improving his position.
Mc Donald trying to hold on to Sale's head to control him but Sale postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mc Donald keeps working.
Mc Donald actively working from the bottom here.
Sale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Sale there.
Sale prevents Mc Donald from improving his position.
Mc Donald punching from the bottom.
Mc Donald wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mc Donald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mc Donald looking for submissions off his back.
Sale is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Sale dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sale lands a nice shot to the body.
Mc Donald dives in for a single leg takedown but Sale sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mc Donald walks into a stiff left hand from Sale.
Sale looks to land a combination but Mc Donald avoids it well.
Mc Donald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
David Sale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Sale.
Sale defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mc Donald.
Sale appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch lands to the side of Mc Donald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mc Donald is rocked!
Sale looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mc Donald is still on wobbly legs! Can Sale finish him?
Mc Donald is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Sale just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Mc Donald has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Sale!
David Sale decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shannon Chille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Scarfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chille comes into the arena with Ms. Fortune blaring out of the sound system. 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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183 lbs
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183 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shannon Chille!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicky Scarfo!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarfo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scarfo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Scarfo keeps the fight on the outside.
Scarfo thuds his right hand into Chille's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chille moves into the clinch.
Chille lands an elbow inside that Scarfo shrugs off.
Chille tries a knee to the head but Scarfo blocks it.
Chille lands a nice elbow.
Scarfo is trying to trip Chille. He has hold of a leg but Chille is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Scarfo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Scarfo prevents Chille from getting back to his feet.
Scarfo connects with a couple of short punches.
Chille wants to stand and escape but Scarfo is having none of it.
Scarfo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scarfo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chille wants to stand and escape but Scarfo is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Scarfo.
Chille has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Scarfo throws a body shot but no joy.
Chille moves into the clinch.
Chille misses with an elbow over the top.
Chille lands a nice uppercut.
Scarfo wants a takedown.
Chille throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scarfo gets through Chille's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chille gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Scarfo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chille gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Scarfo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shannon Chille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Scarfo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chille lands an elbow that stopped Scarfo in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Nicky Scarfo has been cut.
Chille lands a nice elbow.
Scarfo takes an elbow to the temple.
Chille scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chille lands an elbow that stopped Scarfo in his tracks for a moment.
Chille comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chille scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chille throws an elbow that misses.
Come on Chille - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Scarfo tries for a takedown but Chille manages to get underhooks.
Chille creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scarfo's defenses.
Chille throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chille tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Scarfo has Chille pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chille manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chille just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scarfo's brow.
Scarfo misses with a punch on the inside.
Chille slows down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chille.
Chille gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Scarfo looking for a takedown.
Chille creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scarfo's defenses.
Chille lands an elbow inside.
Chille lands a nice elbow.
Scarfo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chille can't fight it off and eventually Scarfo manages to take the fight to the floor. Chille looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarfo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chille wants to sweep here but Scarfo controlling him for the moment.
Scarfo wants to control from the top but Chille keeps moving.
Scarfo stops Chille from standing up.
Chille is trying to control the position but Scarfo postures up.
Chille working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scarfo.
Scarfo with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chille is looking to stand up but Scarfo isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Chille dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicky Scarfo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Scarfo connects with a body shot that sends Chille's belly button to the back.
Nicky Scarfo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarfo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scarfo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chille.
Chille avoids the body shot from Scarfo.
Scarfo forces Chille back against the cage and clinches.
Scarfo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chille is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chille throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scarfo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chille regains guard.
Scarfo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scarfo controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Scarfo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Scarfo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chille is looking to stand up but Scarfo isn't so interested in that idea.
Chille on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chille tries to get out of the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chille cracks Scarfo with a good jab.
Chille scores with a jab. Scarfo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scarfo throws a body punch but Chille moves out of range.
Chille wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big left from Scarfo misses.
Scarfo dives in for a single leg takedown but Chille sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chille scores with a one two! Scarfo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chille lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chille doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scarfo connects with a body shot.
Chille tries to clinch there but Scarfo circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarfo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chille's half guard.
Chille slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scarfo won't allow Chille to sweep him here.
Chille is trying to keep Scarfo in close.
Chille wants to sweep here but Scarfo controlling him for the moment.
Nicky Scarfo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scarfo is looking to work some ground and pound but Chille has wrist control.
Scarfo prevents Chille from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarfo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scarfo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chille avoids it really well and circles away.
Shannon Chille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Scarfo.
Chille tries to clinch but Scarfo is having none of it.
Scarfo with the counter takedown but Chille avoids it easily.
Chille needs to keep his hands up - Scarfo had a free shot at his head there.
Chille scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chille darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chille is looking to clinch but Scarfo is avoiding it.
Chille is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarfo can do to turn this around?
Scarfo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chille moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Scarfo misses its intended target.
Chille swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chille uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarfo.
Chille rushes Scarfo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chille lands a damaging elbow.
Chille stalls.
Chille prevents the takedown attempt.
Scarfo blocks the elbow strike.
Chille is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chille just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scarfo's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scarfo as Chille tries to tie him up.
Chille with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarfo avoids a wild elbow strike from Chille.
Scarfo avoids the elbow strike from Chille, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shannon Chille will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicky Scarfo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Scarfo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scarfo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chille's waist but Chille gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scarfo off to one side.
Scarfo has managed to clinch.
Chille creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scarfo's defenses.
Scarfo is rocked!
Chille misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scarfo.
Scarfo is still on wobbly legs! Can Chille finish him?
Chille throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scarfo seems to have recovered his senses.
Chille throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scarfo takes an elbow to the temple.
Shannon Chille has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scarfo avoiding damage as Chille throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chille just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scarfo's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chille working Scarfo over with knees to the body.
Scarfo has hold of one of Chille's legs. Chille is fighting the takedown attempt but Scarfo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chille wants to get back to his feet but Scarfo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarfo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chille is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chille is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scarfo is controlling him.
Scarfo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scarfo postures up in Chille's guard and throws a big left but Chille blocks it.
Scarfo throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Scarfo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chille is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chille throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scarfo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chille fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scarfo, pushing him back against the cage.
Chille lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarfo can't get the takedown.
Chille stalling against the cage.
Chille lands a nice elbow.
Scarfo blocks an elbow strike.
Scarfo looking for a takedown.
Shannon Chille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Scarfo.
Scarfo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chille after a bit of a struggle.
Chille lands an uppercut.
Chille lands a knee to the body.
Chille lands a good knee to the midsection. Scarfo won't want to take too many of those.
Scarfo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chille gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chille creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scarfo's defenses.
That has opened up Nicky Scarfo's cut even more.
Chille blocks an elbow strike from Scarfo.
Chille lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scarfo backwards.
Chille lands an elbow just above Scarfo 's eye.
Shannon Chille is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chille is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chille comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Scarfo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chille gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chille utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nicky Scarfo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scarfo wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Chille.
Chille avoids the elbow strike from Scarfo, against the cage.
Chille gets underhooks to prevent Scarfo's takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Chille.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chille slowing the pace effectively.
Chille comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chille.
Scarfo is working for takedown but Chille is calmly controlling the position for now.
Scarfo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chille lands with a right hand.
Chille paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chille tries to clinch but Scarfo is having none of it.
Chille closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shannon Chille is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chille feints a jab promting Scarfo to slip. Chille then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Scarfo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Scarfo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Scarfo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shannon Chille showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chille, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shannon Chille!
Shannon Chille decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rupert Pink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filippo Dallara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
184 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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21
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rupert Pink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filippo Dallara!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pink lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A clash of legs there as Pink blocks the low kick.
Pink falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dallara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pink is refusing to be controlled, as Dallara sits in half guard.
Dallara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pink is just riding it out for now. Dallara eventually gives up the hold.
Dallara is looking to advance position but Pink won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dallara is working for a submission of some sort.
Dallara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pink is looking for a sweep. Dallara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dallara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dallara is working for a kimura but Pink is defending it quite comfortably.
Pink wants to get back to full guard.
Dallara moves into full mount! Pink won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dallara fails to advance to Pink's back.
Pink tries to hold on but Dallara pushes him away.
Dallara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dallara goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pink turns into him and now he's in Dallara's guard.
Dallara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pink gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pink pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dallara is keeping the position for now.
Pink avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pink slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pink got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dallara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pink has managed to get both his arms back between Dallara's legs - danger averted.
Pink got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dallara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pink has managed to get both his arms back between Dallara's legs - danger averted.
Pink is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dallara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dallara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dallara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pink doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pink manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallara keeping moving, preventing Pink from controlling successfully.
Dallara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dallara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pink controls the pace.
Pink has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dallara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pink defends it easily.
Pink looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filippo Dallara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pink's corner calls for a 1-2. Pink obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pink throws a nice looking combination but Dallara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dallara looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dallara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Pink misses its target.
Dallara avoids the body shot from Pink.
Dallara is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pink looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rupert Pink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dallara is looking to land body kicks.
Pink was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallara swings for the body but Pink moves out of range.
Pink lands a nice looking body shot.
Pink scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dallara has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pink stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pink lands with an overhand left.
Dallara is rocked!
Rupert Pink is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pink moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Pink wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dallara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rupert Pink is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dallara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pink.
Dallara is still on wobbly legs! Can Pink finish him?
Dallara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dallara seems to have recovered his senses.
Pink cracks Dallara with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dallara looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pink finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dallara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dallara gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Pink gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Dallara is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rupert Pink!
Rupert Pink made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zain Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Verk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zain Wu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
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204 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zain Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominick Verk!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wu looks to throw the jab but Verk is out of range.
Verk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wu was well out of range. Poor timing from Verk.
Good work by Verk as he checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wu 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 Verk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Verk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Verk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Verk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wu stuns Verk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Verk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wu.
Wu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zain Wu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wu lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Verk's hands.
Wu lands a lovely overhand right.
Wu lunges at Verk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Verk's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu with a jab.
Verk is rocked!
Wu drops Verk with a big left hand! Verk is injured, injured bad! Wu jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zain Wu!
Zain Wu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Seffu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wahoo Hofstder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Seffu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wahoo Hofstder!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hofstder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Seffu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT in the buildup to the fight.
Hofstder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hofstder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seffu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wahoo Hofstder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Hofstder misses.
Seffu tries to counter by clinching up but Hofstder breaks away and moves out of range.
Hofstder lands a nice hook to Seffu's body. Seffu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seffu tries a head kick but it misses.
Hofstder has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Seffu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Seffu lands a jab.
Seffu slips a jab from Hofstder.
Seffu works Hofstder's body with a nice hook.
Hofstder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofstder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seffu defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hofstder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seffu staying out of range there.
Seffu avoids the head kick by Hofstder.
Seffu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hofstder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Seffu counters with a straight right hand.
Ray Seffu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wahoo Hofstder.
Hofstder misses with a lunging right hand
and Seffu counters by moving into the clinch.
Seffu blocks a body shot from Hofstder.
Still in the clinch, Seffu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hofstder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seffu backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hofstder.
Hofstder slows down the pace here.
Hofstder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seffu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hofstder can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hofstder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hofstder thuds his right hand into Seffu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seffu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hofstder misses with a right hand
letting Seffu counter with a right hand.
Hofstder misses with an uppercut.
Hofstder throws a hook but Seffu blocks it.
Hofstder staying out of range there.
Seffu throws out a loose jab but Hofstder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hofstder was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hofstder looks to land a right hand but Seffu moved out of range.
Seffu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hofstder.
Seffu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seffu tests Hofstder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hofstder throws out a loose jab but Seffu uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hofstder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seffu swivels and escapes.
Seffu misses with a looping left.
Hofstder throws a jab but it's blocked by Seffu.
Hofstder sizes up Seffu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Seffu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Hofstder tries to get set, Seffu tries to push him back and clinch up but Hofstder manages to avoid the attempt.
Jab, jab by Seffu - just one landing.
Hofstder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Seffu counter with a right hand.
Seffu clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Seffu.
Seffu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hofstder lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Seffu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hofstder backwards.
Seffu landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hofstder misses with the head strike.
Seffu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Seffu fails to land.
Seffu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Seffu is stalling here.
Hofstder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seffu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hofstder's face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seffu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hofstder tries to break the clinch but Seffu is controlling the position.
Hofstder misses with some punches.
Hofstder is trying to push Seffu away but Seffu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hofstder pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hofstder can't find room to land a body shot as Seffu controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Hofstder scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hofstder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seffu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seffu throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Seffu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hofstder scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Seffu.
Seffu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Seffu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hofstder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hofstder slips a jab from Seffu.
Hofstder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seffu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hofstder dives in and grabs Seffu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Seffu pushes down on Hofstder's head and hops out.
It looked like Seffu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hofstder.
Good shot there by Seffu.
Seffu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hofstder throws a lazy uppercut
and Seffu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Seffu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hofstder is trying to push Seffu away but Seffu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hofstder has had enough of the clinch but Seffu keeps him there for the moment.
Hofstder throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seffu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hofstder has a couple of punches blocked by Seffu.
Come on Seffu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hofstder breaks the clinch.
Hofstder swings widly with a right hand
and Seffu moves into the clinch.
Hofstder misses with some punches.
Seffu misses with the head strike.
Seffu prevents Hofstder from breaking the clinch.
Hofstder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seffu lands a left hand.
Seffu blocking some punches.
Hofstder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hofstder lands a shoulder strike.
Seffu swings wildly with an uppercut but Hofstder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Seffu.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hofstder pushes Seffu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Seffu has a couple of punches blocked by Hofstder.
Hofstder is trying to maintain a safe position but Seffu gets an underhook and turns Hofstder into the cage.
Seffu landing knees to the body.
Hofstder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hofstder takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hofstder manages to break the clinch.
Hofstder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seffu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hofstder.
Hofstder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seffu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seffu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seffu lands a slapping body shot.
Seffu takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seffu lands a left hand.
Seffu stalling in the clinch but Hofstder improves position.
Hofstder working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Seffu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seffu.
A short left from Seffu.
Hofstder trying to control the position but instead, Seffu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hofstder into the cage.
A short uppercut from Hofstder.
Hofstder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Seffu lands a nice uppercut.
Hofstder takes a knee right on the jaw!
Seffu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hofstder backwards.
Seffu has a couple of punches blocked by Hofstder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hofstder is trying to break the clinch but Seffu is controlling him.
Hofstder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hofstder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hofstder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hofstder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Seffu circles away.
Ray Seffu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wahoo Hofstder.
Seffu lands a jab to the head.
Hofstder shoots in but Seffu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seffu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hofstder manages to circle out of the way.
Seffu scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Seffu finds it's target.
Seffu wants to clinch.
Hofstder is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Seffu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Seffu connects with the punch.
Hofstder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seffu counters with a right hand to the body.
Seffu wants to clinch
and Hofstder counters with a right hand to the body.
Hofstder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Seffu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hofstder on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofstder throws an off balance right hand
and Seffu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hofstder throws a right hand that misses
and Hofstder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hofstder tries for a takedown but Seffu circles away easily
enabling Seffu to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hofstder has a takedown stuffed.
Seffu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Seffu is looking to clinch but Hofstder is avoiding it.
Hofstder throws a body kick that misses.
Seffu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hofstder.
Seffu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hofstder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Seffu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hofstder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hofstder misses with an uppercut.
As Hofstder tries to get set, Seffu tries to push him back and clinch up but Hofstder manages to avoid the attempt.
Seffu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hofstder can do to turn this around?
Seffu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Seffu throws out a loose jab but Hofstder uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seffu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hofstder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Seffu as he jumps to the side.
Seffu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ray Seffu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wahoo Hofstder.
Hofstder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hofstder swats away the attempt to clinch by Seffu.
Hofstder throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seffu.
Hofstder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seffu.
Hofstder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Seffu's waist but Seffu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hofstder off to one side.
Seffu digs a good hook to Hofstder's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seffu throws a lazy right hand but Hofstder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seffu throws a shot from downtown. Hofstder moves away and avoids it.
Seffu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hofstder.
Seffu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hofstder.
Hofstder throws a poor cross that misses
and Seffu counters with a stiff right hand.
Seffu lands with an uppercut that bounces Hofstder off the cage and back into range.
Ray Seffu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hofstder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hofstder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Seffu misses its target.
Ray Seffu is winning the standup battle so far.
Hofstder throws the left hand but Seffu avoids the punch easily.
Seffu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hofstder.
Nice defenses there by Hofstder.
Seffu throws an overhand right that lands on Hofstder's shoulder, as Hofstder tries to avoid the shot.
Seffu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hofstder's head.
Wahoo Hofstder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hofstder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seffu as he avoids it easily.
Hofstder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seffu defends it nicely.
Hofstder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seffu drives through and clinches with Hofstder against the cage.
Seffu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hofstder lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hofstder.
Seffu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Hofstder's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hofstder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ray Seffu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hofstder lands a right hand.
Seffu blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Seffu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Seffu 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Seffu!
A very excited looking Ray Seffu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prince Opong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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238 lbs
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Prince Opong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leroy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a body kick that misses
and Opong counters with a solid body kick.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Opong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brown's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brown's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brown swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Opong counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Brown has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Prince Opong!
Our winner, Prince Opong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Salavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Spector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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194 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Salavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elijah Spector!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salavez throws a solid leg kick but Spector takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salavez.
Salavez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSpector.
Spector shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salavez as he avoids it easily.
Hector Salavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Spector with that takedown attempt.
Salavez misses with a few strikes there.
Salavez throws a combination that misses
and Spector counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Salavez is looking for a sweep. Spector is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salavez is holding on to half guard well.
Salavez wants to control but Spector is keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Salavez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spector is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salavez defends it well.
Salavez wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector seems to be working for a kimura but Salavez defends the submission attempt.
Salavez gets full guard.
Spector wants to control from the top but Salavez keeps moving.
Salavez is adopting a defensive guard.
Salavez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spector manages to get himself to full guard.
Spector is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salavez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Salavez works over Spector with some ground and pound from guard.
Salavez is in close to Spector's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spector managing to control the position.
Salavez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spector's head.
Salavez landing some decent shots from guard.
Spector is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salavez is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Salavez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spector has momentary wrist control but Salavez slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salavez is in close to Spector's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Salavez is in close to Spector's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Salavez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spector is rocked!
Spector escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salavez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salavez landing with the ground and pound.
Spector is still in real trouble! Can Salavez finish him?
Salavez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spector seems to have recovered his senses.
Salavez distracts Spector with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salavez defends well.
Spector looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salavez lands a couple of elbows.
Salavez is working Spector over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've been informed that Spector has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Salavez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Salavez is working Spector over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spector is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salavez is aware though and is defending well.
Salavez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spector's head.
Salavez with a nice head shot there.
Salavez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Salavez loads up on a big left hand. Spector felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Salavez looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Spector can't hide his disappointment, as Salavez celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Salavez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russell Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Winklejax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Russell Jones !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Winklejax!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winklejax throws out the jab.
Winklejax lands a jab to Jones 's midsection.
Jones moves out of range as Winklejax strikes.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winklejax lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Winklejax does it's job there.
Winklejax with a jab.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winklejax looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Winklejax thuds his right hand into Jones 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Winklejax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Winklejax just misses with a punch to the body.
Winklejax connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Winklejax is out of range.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winklejax.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winklejax moves away.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Winklejax throws a right hand that misses
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Winklejax moved out of range.
A lazy left from Winklejax finds it's target.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Winklejax closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Winklejax saw that one coming.
Winklejax lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Winklejax misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Winklejax's head but Winklejax sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winklejax misses with a left hand
and Winklejax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Winklejax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Winklejax catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winklejax has managed to clinch.
Winklejax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Winklejax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winklejax has a couple of punches blocked by Jones .
Winklejax misses with a punch to the body.
Winklejax lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Winklejax throws a head punch that misses.
Winklejax takes a shot to the head.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Winklejax.
Winklejax struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones prevents a body shot from Winklejax.
Winklejax misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Winklejax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winklejax throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones .
Winklejax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries to pull guard but Winklejax won't allow it.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Winklejax scores with a shot to the side of Jones 's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winklejax swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Winklejax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Winklejax digs a right hand into Jones 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones 's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones .
Jones jumps guard but Winklejax turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Winklejax lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winklejax won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winklejax wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Winklejax is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Winklejax gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jones pulls Winklejax in to control the position.
Winklejax stopping the sweep attempt from Jones .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Winklejax dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Winklejax is looking to clinch.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Winklejax misses with an uppercut.
Winklejax looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Winklejax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Winklejax walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winklejax was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones .
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Winklejax.
Winklejax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winklejax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winklejax moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Winklejax misses with a looping right.
Winklejax looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Winklejax misses with a looping left.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones swings for the body but Winklejax moves out of range.
Winklejax misses with a straight left.
Jones misses with a hook. Winklejax ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winklejax throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones . That snapped Winklejax's head back.
Greg Winklejax seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Winklejax darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Greg Winklejax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Winklejax seems unphased.
Winklejax misses with an uppercut.
Winklejax misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Winklejax looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Winklejax uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winklejax. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Winklejax as he connects with a hook.
Winklejax throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones with a nice cross.
Winklejax is rocked!
Jones misses with a hook. Winklejax ducked under it nicely.
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!
Jones slips a jab from Winklejax.
Winklejax lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Winklejax lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice cross by Winklejax.
Winklejax misses with a straight left.
Winklejax lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Winklejax. That snapped Jones 's head back.
Winklejax scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Winklejax connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones 's hands.
Winklejax avoids the body shot from Jones .
Winklejax steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones .
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones jabs Winklejax to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Winklejax with a nice cross.
Winklejax defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Winklejax might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Winklejax throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice cross by Jones .
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Winklejax jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones lands a head shot.
Winklejax is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Jones .
Winklejax seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones slips under a jab from Winklejax.
Winklejax throws an off balance right hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Jones .
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!
Winklejax fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones pounces like a tiger and cracks Winklejax with a vicious hook! Winklejax is down but not out! Jones follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Russell Jones !
Russell Jones retains his middleweight title!
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