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NAF 25: The Expendables PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Pitta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greene comes to the cage accompanied by Highway to Hell. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shaun Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Pitta!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitta throws a series of punches but Greene avoids them all with ease.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Pitta throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
Pitta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greene slips a jab and a cross from Pitta.
Pitta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pitta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Greene tries to clinch there but Pitta circles away.
Greene takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pitta on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Pitta.
Pitta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitta.
Pitta tries to clinch up.
Pitta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greene.
Greene tries to work over Pitta's front leg with a kick but Pitta checks it.
Pitta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greene.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitta.
Pitta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greene moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitta lands a body shot.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Pitta.
Pitta tries to bum rush Greene with a series of wild strikes but Greene uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greene forces Pitta back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greene cracks Pitta with a nice body shot.
Greene lands an elbow just above Pitta 's eye.
Greene scores a nice knee to the body.
Pitta looks gassed!
Pitta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Greene is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Greene lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Greene manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene lands an elbow just above Pitta 's eye.
Greene lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Greene with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Greene using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Greene lands a damaging elbow.
Greene lands an elbow inside.
Pitta takes an elbow to the temple.
Greene utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Greene gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Greene lands a damaging elbow.
Greene lands an elbow inside.
Greene lands an elbow inside that Pitta shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Greene.
Greene lands an elbow that stopped Pitta in his tracks for a moment.
Greene lands an elbow that stopped Pitta in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Greene.
A knee to the head by Greene.
Pitta wants to break free but Greene has control.
Greene gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Greene lands an elbow inside.
Pitta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greene lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Greene comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Greene with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pitta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Greene putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pitta in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Greene.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Greene working Pitta over with knees to the body.
Pitta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Greene tries a knee to the head but Pitta blocks it.
Greene keeps control of Pitta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Greene prevents Pitta from breaking the clinch.
Pitta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Greene crunches a lovely knee into Pitta's ribcage.
Greene gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pitta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Pitta on the inside.
Pitta is trying to force a seperation but Greene has the dominant position.
Greene scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pitta can't break the clinch.
Greene lands a nice elbow.
Greene lands an elbow that stopped Pitta in his tracks for a moment.
Greene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greene lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pitta backwards.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Pitta can't break the clinch.
Pitta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greene lands a knee to the body.
Greene crunches a lovely knee into Pitta's ribcage.
Greene lands a nice elbow.
Greene throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Pitta.
Greene utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pitta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Pitta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Greene lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greene scores a nice knee to the body.
Greene connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pitta's face.
Pitta lands a shot to the body.
Greene lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Greene lands a damaging elbow.
Greene's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greene tries to land knees in the clinch but Pitta avoids the damage to the body.
Pitta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Greene lands an elbow just above Pitta 's eye.
Knees to the body from Greene.
Greene putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pitta in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pitta is trying to break free.
Greene landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Greene looking to throw knees to the head but Pitta is blocking nicely.
Greene lands an elbow inside that Pitta shrugs off.
Greene has Pitta pressed against the cage, preventing Pitta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pitta can't break the clinch.
Greene gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pitta is looking to break free of the clinch but Greene has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greene.
Greene lands an elbow just above Pitta 's eye.
Greene avoiding damage.
Pitta has had enough of the clinch but Greene keeps him there for the moment.
Greene landing knees to the body.
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.
Greene scores with a knee to the head.
Pitta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Greene lands an elbow inside that Pitta shrugs off.
Greene unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pitta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Greene has a couple of punches blocked by Pitta.
Pitta lands with a light punch inside.
Greene comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pitta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees to the body from Greene.
Greene looking to throw knees to the head but Pitta is blocking nicely.
Greene pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pitta lands a nice uppercut.
Pitta tries to circle away but Greene has him pinned against the cage.
Greene lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greene misses with a knee strike.
Pitta lands with a light punch inside.
Greene tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pitta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Pitta.
Pitta can't break the clinch.
Pitta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greene.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene crunches a lovely knee into Pitta's ribcage.
Pitta throws a head punch that misses.
Greene gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Greene creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pitta's defenses.
Greene taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Pitta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Greene 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Greene, right into the meat.
Pitta throws a series of punches but Greene moves out of range.
Greene instigates a clinch.
Greene with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Greene with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pitta is looking to break free of the clinch but Greene has double underhooks.
Pitta lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Greene.
Greene lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pitta backwards.
Greene pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Greene misses with a knee strike.
Greene tries to land knees in the clinch but Pitta avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Pitta.
Pitta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greene has him pressed against the cage.
Pitta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greene comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pitta can't break the clinch.
Pitta working hard to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Greene.
Greene throws a head punch that misses.
Pitta tries to break free but Greene pushes him back against the cage.
Pitta dodges an elbow strike from Greene.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greene tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pitta avoids it.
Pitta tries to circle away but Greene has him pinned against the cage.
Pitta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pitta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Greene creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pitta's defenses.
Pitta is trying to break the clinch but Greene has him pressed against the cage.
Greene lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitta manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Pitta.
Greene gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Greene scores with a shoulder strike.
Pitta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Greene putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pitta in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pitta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Greene keeps control of Pitta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pitta working hard to break the clinch.
Greene comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pitta breaks from the clinch.
Greene throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Greene thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pitta if he has to take too many more of those.
Greene throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pitta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Greene looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Greene listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pitta slips a straight right by Greene.
Pitta swinging wildly here.
Greene darts in and clinches Pitta up against the cage.
Greene lands an elbow just above Pitta 's eye.
Pitta throws a punch but it's blocked by Greene.
Greene looking to throw knees to the head but Pitta is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pitta avoids it.
Pitta lands a hook that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Good body shot from Greene.
Pitta dodges an elbow strike from Greene.
Greene lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pitta wants to break free but Greene has control.
Pitta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pitta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Greene creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pitta's defenses.
Pitta is trying to break free.
Pitta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greene connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pitta's face.
Greene looking to throw knees to the head but Pitta is blocking nicely.
Pitta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pitta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pitta has a couple of punches blocked by Greene.
Greene misses with a knee strike.
Pitta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pitta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greene lands a nice elbow.
Greene lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greene tries a knee to the head but Pitta blocks it.
Pitta wants to get back to striking at distance but Greene won't allow it.
Greene lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pitta backwards.
Greene lands an elbow just above Pitta 's eye.
Greene with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pitta.
Pitta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pitta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaun Greene has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Greene landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Greene misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pitta.
Pitta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Pitta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Greene takes a shot to the head.
Pitta takes an elbow to the temple.
Greene lands an elbow that stopped Pitta in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greene.
Greene lands an elbow just above Pitta 's eye.
Greene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greene lands a damaging elbow.
Pitta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pitta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greene has him pressed against the cage.
Greene with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pitta avoiding damage as Greene throws knees to the body.
Greene lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pitta fails to land.
Greene lands an elbow just above Pitta 's eye.
Greene missing with knees to the body.
Greene landing knees to the head.
Greene misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pitta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Greene lands an elbow inside that Pitta shrugs off.
Greene keeps control of Pitta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Greene with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Greene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pitta's elbow.
Greene keeps control of Pitta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pitta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pitta is trying to break free.
Greene lands an elbow just above Pitta 's eye.
Greene scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greene comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Greene lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pitta avoids a wild elbow strike from Greene.
Pitta lands a right hand.
Greene scores with a shoulder strike.
Pitta is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Greene.
Greene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pitta's elbow.
Pitta blocks the elbow strike.
Pitta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greene has him pressed against the cage.
Greene lands a nice elbow.
Pitta has a couple of punches blocked by Greene.
Pitta tries to break the clinch but Greene is controlling the position.
Pitta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pitta wants to get back to striking at distance but Greene won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Greene.
Greene tries to land knees in the clinch but Pitta avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Greene pushes off an throws an elbow but Pitta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pitta wants to break free but Greene has control.
Greene gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Greene looking to throw knees to the head but Pitta is blocking nicely.
Greene has a couple of punches blocked by Pitta.
Greene unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pitta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Greene looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Greene dominated that second round.
That's time! Greene's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pitta misses with a wild combination.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dennis Pitta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greene lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pitta closes the distance and pushes Greene back into the cage.
Pitta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Pitta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Greene landing knees to the head.
Greene working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pitta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greene has him pressed against the cage.
Pitta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greene has him pressed against the cage.
Greene has Pitta pressed against the cage, preventing Pitta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greene using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pitta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pitta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pitta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pitta tries to circle away but Greene has him pinned against the cage.
Pitta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Greene lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene lands an elbow inside.
Greene landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Greene lands an elbow inside.
Greene lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Greene.
Pitta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greene lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pitta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pitta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greene crunches a lovely knee into Pitta's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene misses with a knee strike.
Pitta is trying to break the clinch but Greene is controlling him.
Greene lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pitta misses with the head strike.
Greene putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pitta in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pitta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pitta misses with the head strike.
Pitta is trying to break the clinch but Greene has him pressed against the cage.
Greene working Pitta over with knees to the body.
Pitta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Greene tries a knee to the head but Pitta blocks it.
Pitta is trying to break the clinch but Greene has him pressed against the cage.
Greene lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Greene pushes off an throws an elbow but Pitta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pitta is trying to break free.
Pitta tries to break the clinch but Greene is controlling the position.
Greene keeps control of Pitta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Greene's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pitta takes an elbow to the temple.
Pitta misses with a punch on the inside.
Greene lands an elbow just above Pitta 's eye.
Pitta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Greene lands a knee to the body.
Pitta blocking some punches.
Greene with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pitta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Greene pushes Pitta up against the cage in a clinch.
Pitta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice elbow from Greene.
Greene prevents Pitta from breaking the clinch.
Pitta blocks an elbow strike.
Pitta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Greene lands an elbow that stopped Pitta in his tracks for a moment.
Pitta is trying to break free.
Pitta tries to break the clinch but Greene is controlling the position.
Greene working Pitta over with knees to the body.
Pitta swings wildly with an uppercut but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pitta swings wildly with an uppercut but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Greene using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pitta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pitta is trying to break the clinch but Greene is controlling him.
Pitta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Greene lands a damaging elbow.
Pitta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Greene landing knees to the head.
Greene lands an elbow inside that Pitta shrugs off.
Greene using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Greene lands an elbow that stopped Pitta in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greene.
Pitta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pitta working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene lands an elbow just above Pitta 's eye.
Greene comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pitta breaks from the clinch.
Greene moves into the clinch successfully.
Pitta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Greene gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pitta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pitta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pitta can't break the clinch.
Greene throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pitta tries to circle away but Greene has him pinned against the cage.
Greene creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pitta's defenses.
Pitta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pitta managing to block the knees to the body from Greene.
Pitta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greene.
A frustrated look appears on Pitta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Greene misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pitta.
Pitta has a couple of punches blocked by Greene.
Pitta takes an elbow to the temple.
Greene lands a nice elbow.
Pitta is trying to break free.
Pitta tries to break the clinch but Greene is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Greene.
Pitta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pitta is trying to force a seperation but Greene has the dominant position.
Pitta is looking to break free of the clinch but Greene has double underhooks.
Greene keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pitta's efforts to push away.
Dennis Pitta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Greene.
A left hand lands to the body for Greene.
Pitta scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pitta.
Pitta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greene gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pitta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pitta working hard to break the clinch.
Greene misses with a knee to the head.
Greene working Pitta over with knees to the body.
Pitta is working Greene over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Greene as the two fighters clinch.
Greene lands an elbow just above Pitta 's eye.
Pitta blocks an elbow strike.
Shaun Greene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pitta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greene scores a nice knee to the body.
Pitta breaks from the clinch.
Pitta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greene moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greene thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pitta if he has to take too many more of those.
Greene chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Greene moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pitta dodges the punch combination from Greene.
Greene lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Greene showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Greene, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Greene!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco De Luca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes into the arena with Bullet With A Name On It by Nonpoint blaring out of the sound system. De Luca comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The End Begins (To Rock) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco De Luca!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by De Luca.
De Luca misses with a two punch combination.
Williams tries to keep at a distance but De Luca has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Luca is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Luca's brow.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but De Luca keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Luca has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Williams.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
Williams dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
De Luca avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams lands a good knee to the midsection. De Luca won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Williams.
Williams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Luca's efforts to push away.
De Luca blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from De Luca.
De Luca keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Luca dodges an elbow strike from Williams.
De Luca fails to pull guard.
Jason Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco De Luca.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
De Luca blocks an elbow strike from Williams.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
Williams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
Williams lands an elbow inside that De Luca shrugs off.
Williams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee calls for De Luca to work.
Williams misses with an elbow over the top.
Williams tries to break free but De Luca pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Williams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but De Luca is blocking nicely.
Williams lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
De Luca taking a breather.
De Luca dodges an elbow strike from Williams.
Williams is trying to stall.
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but De Luca blocks with his arms.
De Luca has Williams pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Williams.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams misses with an elbow strike.
Williams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
De Luca looking for a takedown.
Williams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
De Luca tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
De Luca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jason Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Luca blocks the body kick.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams throws a low kick, looking for De Luca's leg but De Luca calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Williams misses.
De Luca gets a takedown into half guard.
De Luca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Luca looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Luca moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams avoids any damage from the ground and pound of De Luca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco De Luca dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams misses with a low kick.
De Luca misses with a looping right.
De Luca feints and as Williams raises his hands in defense, De Luca changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is looking to stand up but De Luca isn't so interested in that idea.
De Luca throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but De Luca is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Luca on the ground.
Williams has momentary wrist control but De Luca slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams keeping full guard, as De Luca tries to pass.
De Luca working some strikes from top position.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Luca tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Luca trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Luca looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Williams keeping moving, preventing De Luca from controlling successfully.
De Luca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Luca sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Williams's guard.
De Luca seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De Luca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Luca moves nicely into side control.
Williams is not content to let De Luca control the position.
Williams tries to escape but De Luca is in control.
De Luca has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Williams!
Williams taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Luca jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Williams manages to avoid the submission attempt.
De Luca scoring with punches from side control.
Williams wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Williams regains half guard, as De Luca was trying to land strikes.
De Luca works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco De Luca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A clash of legs there as Williams blocks the low kick.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and De Luca moves out of range easily.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Luca is out of range.
De Luca checks a leg kick.
De Luca checks a low kick from Williams.
De Luca blocks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Luca checks a leg kick.
De Luca looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Williams!
De Luca has hold of Williams's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Williams manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
De Luca lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Luca trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marco De Luca has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by De Luca.
De Luca unloading with bombs!
Williams takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
De Luca looking to finish with strikes here!
Jason Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Luca putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
It looks like Jason Williams has been cut.
De Luca connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
De Luca punching from mount but Williams doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Williams avoids a series of strikes thrown by De Luca.
De Luca throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Williams is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams avoids a series of strikes thrown by De Luca.
De Luca is landing with some decent strikes but Williams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
De Luca unloads with some shots from mount but Williams bucks and avoids them well.
De Luca jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Williams is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Williams and De Luca has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
De Luca trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Luca goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Williams rolls with the submission and now he's on top in De Luca's guard! Nice work there by Williams!
Williams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marco De Luca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Luca trying to control the position here.
De Luca wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Luca's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco De Luca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Luca 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco De Luca!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mario Vario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vario's entrance music is Ecuadorian National Antheme. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Vario!
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, Xavier Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez shoots in but Vario avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vario shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hernandez wants to control but Vario is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hernandez trying to hold on to Vario's head to control him but Vario postures up.
Hernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Vario there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hernandez trying to control but Vario postures up.
Well, if Vario is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hernandez actively working from the bottom here.
Vario trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away.
Vario working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vario could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vario is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hernandez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vario.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vario sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hernandez defending well though.
Hernandez is not content to let Vario control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Well, if Vario is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hernandez actively working from the bottom here.
Hernandez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vario pulls his head out easily.
Vario winds up and cracks Hernandez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez is staying active underneath Vario, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vario closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hernandez trying to hold on to Vario's head to control him but Vario postures up.
Hernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hernandez wants to control but Vario is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back.
Hernandez looks gassed!
Vario is looking to advance position but Hernandez won't allow it.
Hernandez moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vario tries to stand but Hernandez is controlling from the bottom.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Vario from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Vario dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt
and Vario counters with a two punch combo.
Vario swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Vario moves out of range of the leg kick from Hernandez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vario looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hernandez with a poor takedown
and Vario counters with a two punch combo.
Vario closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hernandez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vario wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy.
Vario knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hernandez on the ground.
Hernandez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hernandez moves into full guard.
Hernandez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Vario that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hernandez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hernandez has hold of Vario's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vario manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hernandez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hernandez content just to control the position here.
Hernandez with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hernandez looking to finish Vario with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vario!
Hernandez with good strikes from the mount here!
Hernandez landing shots from mount.
Hernandez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hernandez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vario is now in Hernandez's guard. A big mistake from Hernandez there, giving up the dominant position!
Mario Vario overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vario is sitting in close to Hernandez's body. Hernandez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Vario is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Vario is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hernandez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xavier Hernandez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urijah Faber has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Urijah Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Ross!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Ross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Faber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Faber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ross as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Faber is defended easily by Ross.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Urijah Faber has been cut.
Faber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ross circles away.
Ross throws an overhand right that lands on Faber's shoulder, as Faber tries to avoid the shot.
Faber shoots for a takedown but Ross saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Faber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ross but Ross pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ross misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faber shoots in and drives through. Ross sprawls well.
Faber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ross as he jumps to the side.
Faber is breathing heavily.
Faber misses with a takedown attempt - Ross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross misses with an uppercut.
Ross moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ross shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross is trying to control the action in half guard but Faber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross controlling the action here.
Ross moves into full mount! Faber won't be happy about that!
Ross dominating with strikes here.
Ross takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ross scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Faber?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faber wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross scoring with strikes but Faber is staying in there.
Ross has control of Faber's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Faber regains control of the situation pretty easily.
A nice elbow there by Ross.
Ross postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Faber looks a forlorn figure.
Ross looking to finish Faber with some ground and pound. This is bad for Faber!
Ross content just to control the position here.
Ross dominating with strikes here.
Ross working Faber over with strikes here.
Ross landing shots from mount.
Faber is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ross lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross with a couple of short strikes.
Faber wants to get back to his feet.
Ross pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Ross.
Ross postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Faber looks a forlorn figure.
Ross cracks Faber with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Faber is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ross working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Faber turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ross off and cradles Faber's limp body as Ross celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Cody Ross!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boob Naboob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Levens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naboob comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet With Butterfly Wings. Boob Naboob is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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207 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
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boob Naboob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Levens!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levens leaves Naboob with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Naboob fails with a takedown attempt.
Levens gets caught flat footed, as Naboob shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Levens trying to keep a closed guard but Naboob is proving a slippery customer.
Naboob pushing down on Levens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Levens is looking to improve his position.
Naboob is working for a submission of some sort.
Levens is trying to maintain the position but Naboob is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naboob is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Naboob is working for a submission of some sort.
Naboob is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Levens is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Naboob's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Naboob's back!
Levens trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Naboob's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Levens is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Levens trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Levens doesn't have the hooks in and Naboob manages to turn into his guard.
Levens controlling Naboob's posture.
Naboob drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Levens manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Naboob has Levens in his guard.
Naboob is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levens slips nicely into half guard.
Levens passes to side control.
A control attempt from Naboob but he's now mounted!
Naboob is working to get back to half guard.
Levens trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Levens takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Levens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Naboob is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naboob trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Justin Levens will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Levens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Naboob is looking to get to half guard.
Naboob regains half guard.
Naboob looking for subs from the bottom but Levens mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naboob tries to hold on but Levens postures up.
Naboob keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naboob regains half guard.
Levens stalling.
Naboob moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naboob looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Naboob is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Levens advances position into side control!
Levens tries to move into full mount but can't pass Naboob's legs.
Levens decides to stand back up. Levens steps back and let's Naboob get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naboob with a lazy takedown attempt
and Levens counters with a takedown into side control.
Naboob is looking for a sweep.
Naboob wants to get back to his feet.
Naboob is looking for a sweep.
Naboob is working hard here to advance position.
Naboob wants to control but Levens postures up.
Naboob is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naboob is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Levens has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Naboob tries to improve position but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Levens feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Naboob not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Levens wants to control from the top but Naboob keeps moving.
Naboob has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Levens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Naboob has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Levens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Levens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Levens has his takedown stuffed
and Naboob counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Levens has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Naboob is trying to keep an underhook but Levens manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Naboob misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Naboob actively working from the bottom here.
Naboob looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Levens tries to pass the half guard into mount. Naboob knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naboob has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Levens is working away from the top position though.
Naboob actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Naboob manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Levens is posturing up here but Naboob has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Levens tries to roll out but it's too tight and Levens has to tap! Slick submission there by Naboob!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boob Naboob!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Stax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Staples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stax kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Breaking Benjamin 'I Will Not Bow'. Mitch Staples has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Stax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitch Staples!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staples tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stax swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stax throws a nice looking combination but Staples bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Staples misses the jab.
Staples fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Staples is looking to clinch but Stax is avoiding it.
Staples tries to clinch but Stax moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Stax.
Stax misses with an uppercut.
Staples tries to clinch there but Stax circles away.
Staples scores with a jab. Stax acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Staples is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Staples tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stax swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Staples throws a shot from downtown. Stax moves away and avoids it.
Staples throws a good cross that connects.
Stax swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Staples misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Stax, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stax swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stax circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stax keeps the fight on the outside.
Mitch Staples seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stax lands with a straight right. Staples didn't see that one coming.
Staples blocks a head kick by Stax.
A head kick misses from Stax.
Stax swings for the body but Staples moves out of range.
Staples rushes Stax and presses him up against the cage.
Stax blocks an uppercut.
Stax can't find room to land a body shot as Staples controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Staples letting Stax take a breather here.
Staples blocks an uppercut.
Staples misses with the head strike.
Staples lands a nice shot to the body.
Staples managing to block the knees to the body from Stax.
Stax missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Staples.
Staples stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Staples throws a punch but it's blocked by Stax.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Staples.
Staples presses Stax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Staples working aggressively here.
Staples tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stax lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Stax.
A nice right hand lands inside from Staples.
Stax misses with a punch to the body.
Staples lands with a left to the head.
Stax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Staples lands with a left to the head.
Stax has a couple of punches blocked by Staples.
A head punch on the inside from Staples fails to land.
Stax can't find room to land a body shot as Staples controls the action.
Stax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Staples.
A nice left hand lands by Staples.
Staples lands a hook that snaps the head of Stax backwards.
Staples stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Staples lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stax.
Staples working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stax blocking some punches.
Stax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stax swings wildly with an uppercut but Staples uses good head movement to avoid it.
Staples lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Staples working aggressively here.
Staples misses with some punches.
Staples fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Stax.
Stax throws a head punch that misses.
Staples lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stax backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Staples fails to land.
Staples softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Staples swings wildly with an uppercut but Stax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Staples has a couple of punches blocked by Stax.
Staples has a couple of punches blocked by Stax.
Stax misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Staples fails to land.
Stax misses with a hook from the clinch.
Staples has a couple of punches blocked by Stax.
Stax misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Staples.
Staples blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Staples throws a head punch that misses.
Staples lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Staples fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stax.
Staples doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stax tries to work over Staples's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stax stalling in the clinch but Staples improves position.
Staples misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stax lands an uppercut.
Staples lands a shot to the body.
Stax is breathing heavily.
Staples doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stax is leaning against Staples and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stax pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stax has a couple of punches blocked by Staples.
Staples working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Staples tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stax misses with a punch on the inside.
Stax throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stax.
Staples lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Staples swings wildly with an uppercut but Stax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stax is trying to maintain a safe position but Staples gets an underhook and turns Stax into the cage.
Staples misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stax takes a shot to the head.
Staples lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Staples throws a head punch that misses.
Stax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Staples lands with a right to the head.
Stax blocking some punches.
A short right from Staples on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stax blocking some punches.
Stax blocking some punches.
Stax lands a body punch.
Stax blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Staples lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stax misses with a punch on the inside.
Staples blocks an uppercut.
Staples tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Staples.
Stax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stax misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Staples.
Stax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Staples misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Staples lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stax backwards.
Staples digs a right hand underneath Stax's ribcage. Stax let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Staples.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stax tries to stall but Staples uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stax missing with knees to the body.
Staples swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Staples working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Staples.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Staples dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Staples tries to close the distance and clinch but Stax swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Staples tries to close the distance and clinch but Stax swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stax misses with a double jab.
Stax has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stax has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Staples goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Staples uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stax.
Stax changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Staples.
Staples doesn't manage to clinch there - Stax circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Staples.
Staples scores with a hook to the body.
Stax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Staples tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stax working aggressively here.
Staples lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Staples.
Staples swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Staples is leaning against Stax and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Staples fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stax lands a body punch in the clinch.
Staples has a couple of punches blocked by Stax.
Staples misses with a short punch on the inside.
Staples has a couple of punches blocked by Stax.
Stax lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Staples's elbow.
Stax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Staples is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stax.
Mitch Staples seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Staples blocking some punches.
Stax pushes Staples back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Staples fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stax can't find room to land a body shot as Staples controls the action.
Good body shot from Staples.
Stax cracks Staples with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Staples fails to land.
Staples throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Staxs head.
Staples lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stax backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Staples fails to land.
A body shot lands from Stax.
Staples misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Staples lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Staples scores with a hook to the body.
Stax blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Staples fails to land.
Stax misses with a punch to the body.
Staples lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Staples fails to land.
Stax is trying to maintain a safe position but Staples gets an underhook and turns Stax into the cage.
Staples lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Staples blocks it with crossed arms.
Staples lands a hook that snaps the head of Stax backwards.
Staples misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stax blocks an uppercut.
Stax works on Staples's body with a couple of short punches.
Staples lands a shot to the body.
Stax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Staples throws a head punch that misses.
Staples throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Stax.
Staples lands a hook that snaps the head of Stax backwards.
Staples blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stax lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Staples or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stax.
Staples misses with a punch on the inside.
Staples tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stax.
Stax lands a shot to the body.
Staples throws a head punch that misses.
Staples throws a head punch that misses.
Stax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stax.
Staples misses with the head strike.
Stax tries to work over Staples's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stax pushes Staples back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Staples fails to land.
Staples swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Staples misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stax throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stax tries a body shot but Staples blocks it.
Stax throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stapless head.
Staples is leaning against Stax and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stax.
Staples lands a shoulder strike.
Staples scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stax.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stax.
Staples lands an uppercut.
Staples lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Staples misses with a punch on the inside.
Stax throws a punch but it's blocked by Staples.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stax.
Staples throws a head punch that misses.
Staples tries a body shot but Stax blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Staples.
Staples swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stax working aggressively here.
Staples tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Staples misses with some punches.
Stax misses with a body punch.
Stax trying to stall but Staples improves his position.
Staples throws a head punch that misses.
Stax lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stax lands with a short shot to the head.
Stax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stax misses with the head strike.
Stax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Staples backwards.
A body shot lands from Staples.
Stax lands a body punch.
Staples misses with a punch on the inside.
Staples misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stax works on Staples's body with a couple of short punches.
Staples swings wildly with an uppercut but Stax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Staples scores with a nice hook to the head.
Staples fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Staples.
Staples swings wildly with an uppercut but Stax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stax lands a nice uppercut.
Stax blocking some punches.
Staples pushes Stax back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Staples throws a head punch that misses.
Stax tries to throw a body punch but Staples avoids it by throwing Stax back against the cage.
Stax takes a shot to the head.
Stax lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Staples lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Staples misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stax lands an uppercut.
Stax lands with a light punch inside.
Staples lands an uppercut.
Staples working aggressively here.
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 Max Stax will probably get the nod.
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!
The fighters circling - Stax throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Staples digs a good body shot into Stax's ribs.
Staples forces Stax back against the cage and clinches.
Staples misses with a punch on the inside.
Staples scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Staples.
Staples throws a punch but it's blocked by Stax.
Nice body punch from Staples - that landed with a thud.
Come on Stax - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stax blocks an uppercut.
Staples misses with a punch on the inside.
Staples throws a punch but it's blocked by Stax.
Staples misses with the head strike.
Stax blocking some punches.
Staples swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Staples lands a hook that snaps the head of Stax backwards.
Staples takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stax works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stax throws a head punch that misses.
Stax tries to stall but Staples uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stax lands a body shot.
Staples misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stax.
Stax lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stax lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Staples misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stax digs a right hand underneath Staples's ribcage. Staples let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Staples misses with a hook from the clinch.
Staples working aggressively here.
Staples tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stax is trying to maintain a safe position but Staples gets an underhook and turns Stax into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Stax.
Stax is trying to maintain a safe position but Staples gets an underhook and turns Stax into the cage.
Staples on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stax.
A body shot lands from Staples.
Staples throws a head punch that misses.
Stax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Staples lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Staples lands a right hand.
Stax lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Staples blocks an uppercut.
Stax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Staples.
Staples throws a punch but it's blocked by Stax.
Stax works on Staples's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Staples on the inside.
Staples is leaning against Stax and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stax misses with the head strike.
Staples blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stax lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Staples lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stax backwards.
Stax tries a knee to the head but Staples blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staples pushes Stax back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stax struggles to land a body shot inside as Staples controls his hands.
Staples lands with a light punch inside.
Staples misses with some punches.
Staples has a couple of punches blocked by Stax.
Staples digs a right hand into Stax's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stax's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Staples.
A head punch on the inside from Staples fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Staples.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Staples as Stax tries to tie him up.
Staples misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stax.
Staples misses with a punch on the inside.
Stax blocks an uppercut.
Stax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Staples swings wildly with an uppercut but Stax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Staples presses Stax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Staples throws a punch but it's blocked by Stax.
Stax is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Staples pushes Stax back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Staples doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Staples has a couple of punches blocked by Stax.
Stax blocks an uppercut.
Staples blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Staples fails to land.
Stax misses with some punches.
Stax tries to stall but Staples uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Staples misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stax is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right handed body shot lands from Stax.
A right handed body shot lands from Staples.
Staples misses with a punch on the inside.
Staples has a couple of punches blocked by Stax.
Staples fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Staples cracks Stax with a nice body shot.
Staples scores with a shoulder strike.
Staples throws a head punch that misses.
Stax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Staples's elbow.
Staples lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Staples blocks a body shot from Stax.
Stax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stax can't find room to land a body shot as Staples controls the action.
Staples presses Stax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Staples misses with a punch on the inside.
Staples misses with a punch on the inside.
Staples avoiding damage as Stax throws knees to the body.
Staples throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Staples creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staples throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Staples scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Staples fails to land.
Staples misses with the head strike.
Staples lands a hook to the side of the head.
Staples lands a body shot in the clinch.
Staples lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Staples managing to block the knees to the body from Stax.
Staples pushes Stax back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Staples lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Staples.
Stax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stax blocks an uppercut.
Stax can't find room to land a body shot as Staples controls the action.
Staples doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Staples lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stax is leaning against Staples and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Staples fails to land.
Stax blocking some punches.
Stax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Staples misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Staples fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Staples.
Staples scores with a nice hook to the head.
Staples misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Staples.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Staples comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Staples has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Staples!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico has chosen The Fight Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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5 - 2 - 0 |
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148 lbs
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Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Cartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Rico!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico throws a body kick that misses.
Cartman checks a leg kick.
Rico takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartman.
Rico is looking to clinch.
Cartman walks into a jab.
Rico is looking to clinch.
Cartman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cartman lands a head kick!
Rico rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cartman lands with a good body shot.
Rico takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cartman keeps the fight on the outside.
Rico misses with a hook to the body
and Cartman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rico takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rico tries to land a body kick
and Cartman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico throws a head kick but Cartman moves out of range.
Rico misses with a hook.
Cartman tries to bum rush Rico with a series of wild strikes but Rico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartman fails to land with a series of punches.
Rico tries to clinch but Cartman moves away
and Cartman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cartman throws a head kick that misses.
Rico throws a sloppy head kick and Cartman moves out of range easily.
Rico closes the distance but Cartman moves to the side
letting Cartman counter with a right hand.
Cartman connects with the punch.
Rico swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cartman counters with a nice uppercut.
Rico darts in trying to clinch
and Cartman counters with a three punch combo that has Rico backing up. Rico nods at Cartman to acknowledge the strikes.
Cartman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rico looks gassed!
Rico misses with a looping left.
Cartman moves out of range as Rico throws a body kick.
Cartman lands with a shot to the body.
Cartman throws the left hand but Rico avoids the punch easily.
Rico misses with a shot to the body
and Cartman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rico darts in trying to clinch
and Cartman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cartman misses the jab.
Cartman lands the left hand.
Cartman lands with a kick to the temple. Rico shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cartman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cartman misses with a looping right.
Cartman's corner calls for a 1-2. Cartman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cartman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rico circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico misses with a combination
and Cartman counters with a stiff right hand.
Cartman scores with a decent looking hook.
Cartman throws a hook to the side of Rico's head but Rico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cartman misses with a hook.
Cartman throws out a loose jab but Rico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartman misses with a looping left.
Rico throws a leg kick but Cartman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rico misses with a double jab.
Rico comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cartman slips under a jab.
Rico tries to clinch up
and Cartman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman tests Rico's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rico walks into a stiff left hand from Cartman.
Rico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Rico finds it's way through Cartman's defenses.
Rico closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rico fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnny Rico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartman misses with a series of wild punches.
Rico slips a straight right by Cartman.
Rico avoids the head kick by Cartman.
Rico throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cartman counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rico tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cartman counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cartman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rico is looking to clinch but Cartman is avoiding it.
Rico throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cartman on the side of the head.
Rico throws a series of strikes that have Cartman backpedaling.
Cartman throws a head kick that misses.
Cartman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rico tries to clinch but Cartman moves away
and Cartman counters with a one-two to the body.
A combination from Cartman does no damage.
Rico looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cartman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rico tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Rico.
Rico lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rico throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cartman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rico connects with a nice looking jab.
Cartman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rico is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico scores with a body shot.
Rico throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rico takes one to the side of the head.
Cartman lands with a nice combination. Rico backs away looking to recover.
Cartman throws a head kick but Rico moves out of range.
Cartman tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rico moves out of range as Cartman throws a body kick.
Rico misses with a straight right.
Rico tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Cartman to counter with a crisp jab.
Rico has closed the distance and engaged Cartman in a clinch.
Cartman lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico tries a knee to the head but Cartman blocks it.
Rico pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cartman throws a sloppy head kick and Rico moves out of range easily.
Rico throws out a loose jab but Cartman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rico tries to clinch
and Cartman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rico throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Cartman to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rico clinches but Cartman breaks the clinch
and Cartman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rico tries to move into range but Cartman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rico closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cartman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cartman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman misses with a straight left.
Cartman throws a head kick but Rico moves out of range.
Rico takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cartman just misses with a punch to the body.
Cartman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cartman throws a combination that misses
and Rico counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rico closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Cartman counter with a right hand.
Cartman stuns Rico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rico throws a head kick that misses
enabling Cartman to counter with a crisp jab.
Rico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rico darts in trying to clinch
and Cartman counters with a three punch combo that has Rico backing up. Rico nods at Cartman to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico loads up on a big right hand but Cartman slips the punch.
Cartman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rico misses with a body kick.
Rico lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cartman circles away quickly and effectively.
Rico misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Cartman as he connects with a hook.
Cartman swings for the body but Rico moves out of range.
Rico wants to clinch.
Rico throws a body kick the misses
and Cartman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rico tries to clinch
and Cartman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rico forces Cartman back against the cage and clinches.
Rico has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rico just leaning against Cartman, taking a breather.
Cartman can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cartman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rico can do to turn this around?
Rico throws the left hand but Cartman avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Rico there.
Eric Cartman is winning the standup battle so far.
Cartman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rico moves into the clinch.
Rico misses with an elbow over the top.
Cartman is trying to break the clinch but Rico is controlling him.
Rico lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cartman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cartman avoids a wild elbow strike from Rico.
Cartman wants to get back to striking at distance but Rico won't allow it.
Rico breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rico closes the distance but Cartman moves to the side
and Cartman counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnny Rico is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cartman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rico.
Cartman dips to his left and cracks Rico with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico tries to clinch up
and Cartman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rico fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rico looks to throw the jab but Cartman is out of range.
Cartman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cartman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cartman counters with a stiff right hand.
Cartman tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cartman.
Rico swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cartman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cartman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rico's head.
Cartman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rico circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico throws a lazy right hand but Cartman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cartman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rico looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cartman cracks a nice hook into Rico's ribs.
Rico looks to land a right hand but Cartman moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Cartman. That snapped Rico's head back.
Rico throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartman throws a jab but it's blocked by Rico.
Rico throws a head kick that misses
enabling Cartman to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cartman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rico misses with a hook.
Rico closes the distance but Cartman moves to the side
and Cartman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rico thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rico looks to throw the jab but Cartman is out of range.
Cartman swats away the attempt to clinch by Rico.
Rico darts in trying to clinch
and Cartman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cartman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cartman thows a body shot but no joy.
Cartman lands a jab to Rico's midsection.
Rico falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cartman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cartman.
Cartman tries to move into range but Rico moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cartman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rico tries to land a body kick
and Cartman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Cartman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cartman.
Rico tries to clinch but Cartman is having none of it.
Cartman connects with a jab.
Rico darts in trying to clinch
and Cartman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cartman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rico tries to clinch but Cartman moves away
and Cartman counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rico tries to land a body kick
and Cartman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rico takes one on the button.
Johnny Rico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut lands for Cartman. That snapped Rico's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Cartman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cartman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Cartman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barney Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Demoss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by On To The Next One. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barney Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Demoss!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demoss throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee throws a right and a left that Demoss avoids nicely.
Demoss's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Demoss duly obliges.
Lee throws the left hand but Demoss avoids the punch easily.
Demoss's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Demoss duly obliges.
Demoss misses with a double jab.
Demoss misses with a combination
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Demoss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Demoss moved away.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Demoss off the cage and back into rage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a right and a left that Demoss avoids nicely.
Demoss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Demoss counters with a two punch combo.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Demoss counters with an outside leg kick.
Demoss ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Demoss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demoss stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Demoss counters with a one-two to the body.
Demoss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Demoss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee throws a jab when Demoss was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Demoss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Demoss moved out of range.
Demoss works over Lee's head and body with a nice combination.
Lee slips under a jab from Demoss.
Barney Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee takes one on the button.
Lee misses with a jab to the body
and Demoss counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee looks to land a combination but Demoss avoids it well.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee throws the left hand but Demoss avoids the punch easily.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Demoss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demoss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Demoss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee throws a combination that misses
and Demoss counters with a two punch combo.
Lee blocks a head kick by Demoss.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Demoss uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Lee misses.
Demoss scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Demoss counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Demoss moved out of range nicely.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Demoss.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Demoss slips the punch.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Demoss is out of range.
Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Demoss to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee misses with a hook. Demoss ducked under it nicely.
Demoss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Demoss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demoss throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Demoss lands a nice shot to the body.
Demoss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Demoss is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Demoss dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Demoss avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Demoss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demoss misses with the combination.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Demoss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee misses with a combination
and Demoss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee drops Demoss with a beautiful combination! Demoss stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lee is looking for the KO!
Demoss is rocked!
It looks like Mike Demoss has been cut.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Demoss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demoss is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Demoss is holding his hands too far apart here. Lee throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Demoss is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barney Lee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soudouku Hanze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanze's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ask a ninja. Soudouku Hanze has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Soudouku Hanze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donnie Rose!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Soudouku Hanze has been cut.
Rose pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rose looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rose throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanze.
Rose scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rose, as that shot connected.
Rose looks to land a right hand but Hanze moved out of range.
Rose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanze.
Decent striking displayed by Rose there.
Hanze slips under a jab from Rose.
Rose misses with a wild combination.
Rose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose throws a hook to the side of Hanze's head but Hanze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanze defending well as Rose loads up on a big left hand.
Rose misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rose scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanze in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanze slips a straight right by Rose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose misses with an uppercut.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanze misses with a hook.
Rose misses with the combination.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanze is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Rose.
Rose jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Rose lands a nice looking body shot.
Rose wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rose misses with a looping right.
Rose looks to land a right hand but Hanze moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rose.
Rose throws a hook but Hanze avoids it easily.
Rose lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Rose throws a hook to the side of Hanze's head but Hanze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rose swinging wildly here.
Rose throws the left hand but Hanze avoids the punch easily.
Rose steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hanze. That one must have hurt.
Rose throws a big shot that misses.
Hanze staying out of range there.
Hanze takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Soudouku Hanze's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose misses with a straight right.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanze is just out of range.
Rose lands a nice hook to Hanze's body. Hanze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rose throws an overhand right that lands on Hanze's shoulder, as Hanze tries to avoid the shot.
Hanze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rose.
Rose throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanze stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donnie Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanze takes the fight into the clinch.
Rose is trying to break the clinch but Hanze is controlling him.
Hanze has Rose pressed against the cage, preventing Rose from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rose takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Donnie Rose has been cut.
Hanze lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rose wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rose is trying to break the clinch but Hanze is controlling him.
Rose is trying to break the clinch but Hanze is controlling him.
Hanze lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rose tries to break free but Hanze pushes him back against the cage.
Hanze is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hanze lands an elbow just above Rose 's eye.
Hanze lands a nice knee to the body.
Rose looks gassed!
Hanze keeps control of Rose as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rose is trying to break free.
Rose takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rose wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanze won't allow it.
Rose takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hanze lands a nice knee to the body.
Hanze scores a nice knee to the body.
Hanze lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hanze lands a knee to the head.
Hanze connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rose's face.
Hanze creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rose's defenses.
Nice elbow from Hanze.
That has opened up Donnie Rose's cut even more.
Hanze lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hanze crunches a lovely knee into Rose's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanze comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hanze connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rose's face.
Hanze unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rose lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Hanze keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rose's efforts to push away.
Hanze lands a nice knee to the body.
Rose takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rose is trying to break the clinch but Hanze has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rose's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rose is looking to break free of the clinch but Hanze has double underhooks.
Hanze lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rose takes an elbow to the temple.
Hanze lands a damaging elbow.
Rose looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hanze with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The cut above Donnie Rose's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hanze working Rose over with knees to the body.
Hanze is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rose has had enough of the clinch but Hanze keeps him there for the moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hanze.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanze using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hanze putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rose in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rose tries to break free but Hanze pushes him back against the cage.
Rose takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rose is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hanze lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Rose's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Rose dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hanze takes one on the button.
A combination from Rose does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Hanze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanze closes the distance and pushes Rose back into the cage.
Rose takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hanze has Rose pressed against the cage, preventing Rose from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hanze keeps control of Rose as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanze keeps control of Rose as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanze has Rose pressed against the cage, preventing Rose from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rose wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rose takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hanze lands a good knee to the midsection. Rose won't want to take too many of those.
Hanze lands a nice knee to the body.
Hanze comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hanze comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Donnie Rose's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Donnie Rose's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Soudouku Hanze!
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