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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between gogo momo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). momo comes to the cage accompanied by Miles Davis - Moon Dreams. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, gogo momo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Man!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
momo fails to land the takedown.
momo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
momo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps momo's head backwards.
momo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for gogo momo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
momo tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man throws a nice looking combination but momo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
momo tries for a takedown but Man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. momo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
momo shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but momo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Man rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but momo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man defends well against a solid takedown attempt from momo.
The Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
momo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man.
momo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
momo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man circles away.
momo dodges the punch combination from Man.
momo fails with a takedown attempt.
Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
momo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Man misses with an uppercut. momo saw that one coming.
momo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. momo gets slowly back to his feet.
momo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Man is looking to get back to full guard here but momo has managed to pass to side control instead.
momo 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. Man turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips momo off and cradles Man's limp body as momo celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). gogo momo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Morton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cross Dresser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morton comes to the cage accompanied by Rock N Roll-Led Zeppelin. Ricky Morton had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Morton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cross Dresser!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dresser tries to bum rush Morton with a series of wild strikes but Morton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dresser misses with a wild body shot.
Morton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dresser's sensitive parts.
Dresser misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dresser throws a hook to the side of Morton's head but Morton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cross Dresser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Dresser, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dresser jabs at Morton's body.
Dresser gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dresser throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morton.
Morton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Morton prevents Dresser from improving his position.
Morton works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dresser, who protects the arm well.
Dresser tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dresser taking a bit of punishment here - Morton scoring with strikes.
Dresser is trying to get back to half guard.
Morton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dresser's legs.
Morton tries for a kimura but Dresser is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morton tries to move to mount but Dresser blocks the move with his legs.
Dresser is looking to regain half guard here but Morton keeps moving and retains side control.
Morton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dresser's legs.
Morton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dresser keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Morton tries to bum rush Dresser with a series of wild strikes but Dresser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dresser misses with a double jab
letting Morton counter with a right hand.
Morton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dresser sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morton slips a jab from Dresser.
Dresser misses with an uppercut. Morton saw that one coming.
Dresser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morton counters with a left and a right that stings Dresser.
Dresser throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dresser won't be happy with that.
Sloppy strikes there by Morton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morton advances to full mount.
Dresser looks gassed!
Morton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dresser is on top in guard.
Morton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dresser is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Morton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dresser throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Morton to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Dresser misses.
Dresser throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Ricky Morton has been cut.
Dresser bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morton's head backwards.
Dresser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morton.
Morton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dresser!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morton takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Dresser is breathing heavily.
Morton is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Dresser with him. Dresser is trying to defend but Morton has an arm under the chin now! Dresser grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Morton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenord Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad Company kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenord Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Smith!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marshall somewhat.
Smith looks to land a combination but Marshall avoids it well.
Marshall looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith is leaning against Marshall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenord Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Lenord Marshall has been cut.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marshall's face.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a right hand.
Marshall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Marshall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Marshall or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Marshall is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marshall's calf.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Marshall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Marshall.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Smith.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith is leaning against Marshall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith cracks Marshall with a nice body shot.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith presses Marshall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith gets through Marshall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marshall takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Smith pushes Marshall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marshall or not.
Smith landing knees to the body.
A short left from Smith.
Smith lands a body punch.
Marshall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Marshall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Marshall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith feints and then cracks Marshall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marshall down.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
A good leg kick by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith is working Marshall over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith gets through Marshall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Marshall's head.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Smith presses Marshall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marshall takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith pushes Marshall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Marshall's head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Marshall. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Smith.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Marshall takes an elbow to the temple.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lenord Marshall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith breaks from Marshall's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marshall?
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Marshall is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith controlling from mount.
Marshall is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marshall's head.
Marshall actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith prevents Marshall from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith is nestled in close to Marshall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marshall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Marshall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marshall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marshall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Smith is nestled in close to Marshall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marshall!
Smith landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Marshall looks very uncomfortable down there.
Marshall is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Smith controlling from mount.
Smith is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Marshall has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Marshall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Marshall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marshall is working hard here to advance position.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith with shots to the head and body - Marshall looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall taking shots to the head.
Marshall working to try and regain half guard.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Marshall can't escape the position.
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall working to try and regain half guard.
The referee warns Marshall that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lenord Marshall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Marshall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marshall or not.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marshall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Marshall with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenord Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marshall lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith presses Marshall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith is leaning against Marshall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith presses Marshall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Marshall's ribcage. Marshall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marshalls head.
Smith lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Marshall shrugs off.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith is working Marshall over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith pushes Marshall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall jumps guard but Smith stands there with Marshall around his waist. Marshall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Marshall's ribcage. Marshall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Smith.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith cracks Marshall with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Marshall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Marshall moves away from the strike by Smith.
Marshall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marshall misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith passes Marshall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith is taking a breather. Marshall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marshall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marshall.
Jim Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Smith trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 John Roberts scores the fight 24:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson has chosen System Of A Down - Science as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin lands a nice shot to the body.
Franklin thows a body shot but no joy.
Franklin slips a jab from Stevenson.
Franklin stalks Stevenson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stevenson's face. Stevenson staggers backwards, shaken.
Stevenson tries to bum rush Franklin with a series of wild strikes but Franklin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Franklin saw that one coming.
Stevenson tries to bum rush Franklin with a series of wild strikes but Franklin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevenson lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Franklin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stevenson throws a sloppy body shot
and Franklin counters with a straight right hand.
Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franklin.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stevenson backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franklin dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
No joy there for Stevenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franklin throws a right and a left that Stevenson avoids nicely.
Franklin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franklin.
Franklin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Franklin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Stevenson misses.
Franklin lands with a shot to the body.
Stevenson looks gassed!
Stevenson staying out of range there.
Franklin scores with a hook.
Franklin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Franklin scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franklin drops Stevenson with a beautiful combination! Stevenson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Franklin is looking for the KO!
Stevenson is rocked!
Franklin drops Stevenson with a big left hand! Stevenson is injured, injured bad! Franklin jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Franklin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Infamous has chosen Slaughterhouse - Warriors as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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27
179 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent 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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Greek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Infamous!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greek avoids the body shot from Infamous.
Greek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Infamous if he has to take too many more of those.
Infamous tests Greek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Greek slips a jab and a cross from Infamous.
Greek pushes Infamous up against the cage in a clinch.
Greek has Infamous pressed against the cage, preventing Infamous from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Infamous is trying to break the clinch but Greek has him pressed against the cage.
Greek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Infamous escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Infamous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Greek. No joy for Infamous on that attempt.
Infamous swinging wildly here.
Infamous moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab from Greek.
No joy there for Infamous, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Infamous is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Greek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Greek with that takedown attempt.
Greek stuffs the takedown attempt from Infamous. Infamous gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Greek.
Greek throws the left hand but Infamous avoids the punch easily.
Greek forces Infamous back against the cage and clinches.
Greek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Greek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Infamous wants to break free but Greek has control.
Greek prevents Infamous from breaking the clinch.
Greek lands a right hand.
Infamous wants to break free but Greek has control.
Greek lands a left hand.
Greek taking a breather.
Infamous dodges an elbow strike from Greek.
Infamous tries to break free but Greek pushes him back against the cage.
Infamous tries to break free but Greek pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Greek.
Infamous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Greek is pushing Infamous up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Infamous can't break the clinch.
Greek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Infamous backwards.
Greek has Infamous pressed against the cage, preventing Infamous from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greek lands a nice uppercut.
Infamous is rocked!
Greek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Infamous's efforts to push away.
Infamous is still on wobbly legs! Can Greek finish him?
Infamous breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Infamous throws a series of punches but Greek avoids them all with ease.
Infamous seems to have recovered his senses.
Infamous throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Greek.
Greek moves into the clinch successfully.
Greek has Infamous pressed against the cage, preventing Infamous from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infamous is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greek is stalling here.
Greek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Infamous looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Infamous is looking to break free of the clinch but Greek has double underhooks.
Greek scores with a shot to the side of Infamous's head.
Infamous looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Greek.
Greek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Infamous's efforts to push away.
A short right from Greek on the inside.
Greek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Infamous backwards.
Infamous working hard to break the clinch.
Greek keeps control of Infamous as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Greek.
A body shot lands from Greek.
Infamous looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Infamous wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greek has him pressed against the cage.
Greek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Infamous looks gassed!
Greek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Greek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Greek lands an uppercut.
Greek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Greek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infamous wants to break free but Greek has control.
A hook to the body from Greek.
Greek scores with a shot to the side of Infamous's head.
Nice elbow from Greek.
Greek lands with a left to the head.
Infamous can't break the clinch.
Infamous wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greek has him pressed against the cage.
Greek stalling against the cage.
Infamous takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee is keeping an eye on Greek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Still in the clinch, Greek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greek lands a nice shot to the body.
Greek lands a nice uppercut.
Infamous is looking to break free of the clinch but Greek has double underhooks.
Greek taking a breather.
Greek lands a nice knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Greek.
Greek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Infamous or not.
Greek pushes Infamous back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Greek avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Greek for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by The Greek.
Greek has managed to clinch.
Greek has Infamous pressed against the cage, preventing Infamous from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Greek.
Greek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greek leaning his opponent against the cage.
Infamous is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greek is stalling here.
Infamous is trying to break free.
Greek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Greek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Infamous.
Infamous is trying to break free.
Infamous wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greek keeps control of Infamous as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Infamous can't break the clinch.
Greek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greek lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greek.
Infamous working hard to break the clinch.
Infamous wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Greek 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.
Infamous throws a nice looking combination but Greek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greek tries to clinch up but Infamous circles away and keeps his distance.
Infamous moves out of range as Greek strikes.
Greek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Greek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Infamous wants to break free but Greek has control.
Greek stalling in the clinch but Infamous improves position.
Greek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Infamouss head.
Infamous tries to break the clinch but Greek is controlling the position.
Greek scores with a shoulder strike.
Greek lands a shot to the body.
Infamous tries to break free but Greek pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Greek on the inside.
Greek lands with a light punch inside.
Infamous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Infamous has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Greek lands a body shot.
Greek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Infamous is breathing heavily.
Infamous tries to break free but Greek pushes him back against the cage.
Greek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Infamous's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Greek.
A body shot lands from Greek.
Infamous is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greek lands an elbow inside that Infamous shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Greek.
Greek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greek gets through Infamous's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Greek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Greek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greek.
Greek leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Greek.
Greek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greek digs a right hand into Infamous's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Infamous's gas tank.
Greek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greek lands with a right to the head.
Greek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Infamous in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Greek.
Greek cracks Infamous with a nice body shot.
Greek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Infamouss head.
Greek slowing the pace effectively.
Greek scores with a shot to the side of Infamous's head.
Greek avoiding damage.
Infamous escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Greek lands.
Greek slips under a jab.
Greek fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Greek.
Infamous can't do much from the bottom here.
Infamous lands a little strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Infamous tries to bench press Greek off him but Greek keeps the position.
Infamous gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Greek lands with a punch from half guard.
Greek trying to control the action but Infamous is working from the bottom.
Greek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Infamous on the ground.
Infamous missing with punches from the bottom.
Infamous looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greek lands with a punch from half guard.
Greek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Greek is trying to control. Infamous wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Infamous has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Infamous actively working from the bottom here.
Greek wants to control but Infamous is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Infamous throws a nice looking combination but Greek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Infamous.
Greek moves in looking to clinch but Infamous pushes him off.
Infamous works the jab nicely.
Infamous swats away the attempt to clinch by Greek.
Infamous blocks a head kick by Greek.
Infamous scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Infamous tries to bum rush Greek with a series of wild strikes but Greek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greek looks to score with a jab to the body but Infamous is just out of range.
Infamous misses with a series of wild punches.
Greek is looking to clinch but Infamous is avoiding it.
Infamous lands a two punch combo.
Infamous swats away the attempt to clinch by Greek.
Infamous fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Infamous tries to bum rush Greek with a series of wild strikes but Greek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greek wants to clinch.
Greek takes a swing at Infamous's ribcage but misses.
Greek lands with a cross.
Infamous falls off balance throwing a combination
and Greek counters with a straight right hand.
Infamous throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Infamous swats away the attempt to clinch by Greek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Greek dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Greek clinches.
Infamous takes a shot to the head.
Greek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Infamous is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Infamous wants to break the clinch but can't.
Infamous breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Greek shoots in but Infamous avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Infamous misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Greek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Infamous moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Greek misses with a straight left.
The Greek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greek avoids the body shot from Infamous.
Infamous darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Infamous.
Infamous misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Infamous swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Infamous.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Infamous connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Greek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Infamous blocks a jab.
Infamous's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Infamous duly obliges.
The Greek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Infamous smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Infamous has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Infamous.
Greek takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Infamous tries to score with some ground and pound. Greek controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Greek defending against the ground and pound.
Greek struggling a bit here.
Greek is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infamous scores with a couple of short elbows.
Infamous misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Infamous cracks Greek with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Greek parries the strikes from Infamous easily there. Infamous is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Greek to escape.
Infamous trying to control the action but Greek is working from the bottom.
Greek holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Infamous tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Infamous misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The Greek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infamous sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Greek is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Greek gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Greek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Infamous.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Infamous connects with a nice short shot to Greek's temple.
Greek wants to control but Infamous is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chris Infamous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Greek gets back to full guard.
Greek has control of Infamous's left arm, preventing Infamous from doing any damage.
Infamous scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Infamous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Greek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Infamous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Infamous throws and elbow that misses. Greek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Infamous's guard. Nice move by Greek!
Infamous has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Infamous wants to improve his position but instead Greek has moved into half guard.
Infamous tries to get to full guard but Greek has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Infamous comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greek has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Greek!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Dzagoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Mimms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wes Mimms is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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212 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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Dzagoev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wes Mimms!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mimms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alan Dzagoev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mimms ducks under a wild hook from Dzagoev.
Mimms throws a body punch but Dzagoev moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Dzagoev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mimms fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dzagoev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mimms fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dzagoev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mimms.
Dzagoev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mimms takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dzagoev throws a combination. Mimms tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mimms is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mimms is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dzagoev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mimms throws a body punch but Dzagoev moves out of range.
Dzagoev throws a right and a left that Mimms avoids nicely.
Mimms lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dzagoev circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzagoev cracks Mimms with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dzagoev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dzagoev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mimms looks gassed!
Dzagoev throws a combination that misses
and Mimms counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dzagoev lands a jab to Mimms's midsection.
Mimms walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dzagoev misses with a combination
and Mimms counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzagoev slips a jab from Mimms.
Dzagoev swinging wildly here.
Mimms will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Dzagoev finds it's way through Mimms's defenses.
Mimms takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dzagoev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dzagoev misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev scores with a shot to the body.
Dzagoev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No joy there for Dzagoev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dzagoev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mimms shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mimms takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Wes Mimms has been cut.
Mimms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dzagoev connects with a right hand. Mimms shakes it off.
Dzagoev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dzagoev lands the left hand.
Dzagoev throws a combination. Mimms tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dzagoev is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dzagoev scores with a decent looking hook.
Dzagoev throws a series of punches but Mimms avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mimms on the side of the head.
A left lands for Dzagoev.
Dzagoev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Dzagoev.
Mimms is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dzagoev rather than just go for the knockout.
Mimms showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dzagoev duly obliges.
Dzagoev misses with a two punch combination.
Mimms doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dzagoev throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice combination there by Dzagoev.
Dzagoev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mimms circles away quickly and effectively.
Dzagoev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mimms counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dzagoev connects with a nice looking jab.
Dzagoev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mimms counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mimms on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dzagoev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dzagoev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mimms counters with a left to the body.
Nice shot by Dzagoev.
Dzagoev lands the left hand.
Mimms displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dzagoev with a jab.
Dzagoev throws a jab when Mimms was well out of range.
Dzagoev misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dzagoev scores with a three punch combo!
Dzagoev throws a combination that misses
and Mimms counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dzagoev thinking.
Mimms just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Dzagoev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wes Mimms's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dzagoev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mimms counters with a three punch combo that has Dzagoev backing up. Dzagoev nods at Mimms to acknowledge the strikes.
Dzagoev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mimms's hands.
Mimms gets a clinch.
Mimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mimms swings wildly with an uppercut but Dzagoev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mimms tries to work over Dzagoev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dzagoev blocking some punches.
Dzagoev blocks an uppercut.
Mimms breaks the clinch.
Mimms looks to land a left hand but Dzagoev moved out of range nicely.
Mimms looks to land a right hand but Dzagoev moved out of range.
Alan Dzagoev is winning the standup battle so far.
Dzagoev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dzagoev scores with a one two! Mimms had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dzagoev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mimms is breathing heavily.
Mimms slips under a jab from Dzagoev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzagoev throws a nice looking combination but Mimms bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dzagoev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mimms counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dzagoev looks to land a combination but Mimms avoids it well.
Dzagoev misses with a straight right.
Dzagoev slips under a jab from Mimms.
A jab from Dzagoev finds it's way through Mimms's defenses.
Dzagoev scores with a jab to the body.
Mimms on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dzagoev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mimms.
Mimms swings for the body but Dzagoev moves out of range.
Dzagoev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dzagoev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mimms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dzagoev throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Dzagoev misses.
Dzagoev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alan Dzagoev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mimms misses with a hook to the body
and Dzagoev counters with a left and a right that stings Mimms.
A punch combination from Dzagoev misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mimms. Dzagoev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Mimms.
Dzagoev throws a combination that misses
and Mimms counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dzagoev thinking.
Mimms moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Mimms misses with the head strike.
Dzagoev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mimms misses with a punch to the body.
Mimms stalling.
Dzagoev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mimms breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dzagoev looks to throw the jab but Mimms is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mimms looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev tests Mimms's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dzagoev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mimms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dzagoev.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mimms in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dzagoev fails to land with a series of punches.
Dzagoev tries to bum rush Mimms with a series of wild strikes but Mimms uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dzagoev throws a combination that misses
and Mimms counters by moving into the clinch.
Mimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dzagoev manages to break the clinch.
Dzagoev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mimms.
Dzagoev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dzagoev scores with a three punch combo!
Dzagoev slips under a jab.
Dzagoev ducks under a wild hook from Mimms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dzagoev keeps the fight on the outside.
Dzagoev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dzagoev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mimms tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dzagoev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dzagoev throws a combination. Mimms tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mimms misses with a straight left.
Mimms avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dzagoev lands a jab to the head.
Mimms showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dzagoev.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Dzagoev finds it's way through Mimms's defenses.
Mimms defending well as Dzagoev loads up on a big left hand.
Dzagoev lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Dzagoev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wes Mimms's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Dzagoev misses.
Dzagoev throws a series of strikes that have Mimms backpedaling.
Mimms takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dzagoev throws a combination that misses
and Mimms counters with a stiff right hand.
Dzagoev tries to bum rush Mimms with a series of wild strikes but Mimms uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mimms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dzagoev manages to avoid it.
Mimms misses with a looping right.
Dzagoev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mimms in his tracks.
Mimms fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dzagoev, pushing him back against the cage.
Mimms misses with some punches.
Mimms throws a punch but it's blocked by Dzagoev.
Mimms misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mimms is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mimms misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Mimms.
Mimms can't find room to land a body shot as Dzagoev controls the action.
Dzagoev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mimms can do to turn this around?
Mimms tries to work over Dzagoev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mimms's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dzagoev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dzagoev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mimms circles away quickly and effectively.
Mimms slips a jab from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev misses with a body punch
and Mimms counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dzagoev sizes up Mimms with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mimms misses with a hook. Dzagoev ducked under it nicely.
Dzagoev scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Mimms.
Dzagoev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mimms takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mimms throws a hook to the side of Dzagoev's head but Dzagoev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mimms throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev throws a shot to the body.
Mimms tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wes Mimms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dzagoev throws a right hand that Mimms ducks under and follows up with a left that Mimms also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mimms. Dzagoev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dzagoev digs a good hook to Mimms's body.
Dzagoev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dzagoev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mimms.
Dzagoev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mimms counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dzagoev throws a jab when Mimms was well out of range.
Mimms lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dzagoev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dzagoev moves away from the strike by Mimms.
Dzagoev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dzagoev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mimms.
Mimms has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dzagoev throws a nice looking combination but Mimms bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dzagoev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dzagoev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mimms.
Dzagoev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mimms.
Mimms cracks Dzagoev with an open hand slap.
Dzagoev throws a big shot that misses.
Dzagoev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mimms.
Mimms misses with a wild combination.
Mimms has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dzagoev prevents a body shot from Mimms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alan Dzagoev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mimms.
Mimms tries to work over Dzagoev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mimms swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mimms working aggressively here.
Mimms throws a head punch that misses.
Mimms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dzagoev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mimms swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dzagoev as Mimms tries to tie him up.
A frustrated look appears on Dzagoev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mimms manages to break the clinch.
Dzagoev's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dzagoev duly obliges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Dzagoev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dzagoev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Dzagoev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johan Falk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falk kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rise Against - But Tonight We Dance. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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197 lbs
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195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johan Falk!
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, Josh Irvin!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Josh Irvin has been cut.
Irvin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falk.
Irvin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Falk jabs Irvin right on the nose. Irvin blinks but takes it well.
Falk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Falk throws a right hand that Irvin ducks under and follows up with a left that Irvin also avoids with ease.
Irvin shoots for a takedown but Falk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Falk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falk misses with a wild body shot.
Falk misses with a series of wild punches.
Irvin wants to slow Falk down by chopping away at his legs.
Falk throws a hook but Irvin avoids it easily.
Falk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falk throws a hook but Irvin avoids it easily.
Falk throws an overhand right that lands on Irvin's shoulder, as Irvin tries to avoid the shot.
Falk stuffs the takedown attempt from Irvin. Irvin gets slowly back to his feet.
Falk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Falk throws a shot from downtown. Irvin moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falk scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Irvin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Irvin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falk.
Falk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Falk misses with a two punch combination.
Falk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Falk throws a hook but Irvin blocks it.
Irvin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Falk misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Falk finds it's way through Irvin's defenses.
Nice sprawl there from Falk as Irvin shoots in.
Johan Falk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Irvin.
Irvin slips under a jab from Falk.
Falk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Irvin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irvin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falk.
Falk lands with a nice body punch.
Falk scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Irvin looks gassed!
Falk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Irvin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Irvin's back!
Falk just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Irvin breaks Falk's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Falk wants to stand but Irvin is controlling the position.
Falk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irvin drops back looking for a leg! Falk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Falk manages to kick Irvin off! Irvin jumps back into Falk's guard.
Irvin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falk looking to control.
Falk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Irvin!
Falk prevents Irvin from getting the reversal.
Irvin wants to control but Falk is having none of it.
Irvin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Falk raining down shots from the mount!
Falk controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvin tries to hold on but Falk postures up.
Falk controlling from mount.
Irvin is looking to improve his position but Falk isn't that keen on the idea.
Falk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Irvin wants to control but Falk is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irvin tries to reverse the position but Falk maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Falk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Irvin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Irvin.
Falk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falk. Irvin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falk sizes up Irvin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Irvin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falk.
A left and a right from Falk both land. Nice combination.
Falk misses with a double jab.
Falk throws a jab when Irvin was well out of range.
Falk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Irvin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falk.
Falk misses the jab.
Irvin slips a jab and a cross from Falk.
Falk misses with the combination.
Falk throws a series of punches but Irvin avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falk tests Irvin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falk leaves Irvin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Falk throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Falk. That snapped Irvin's head back.
A big left from Falk misses.
Nice cross by Falk.
Some wild striking there from Falk.
Irvin looks for a takedown but Falk sprawls well.
Johan Falk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Irvin.
Falk throws out a loose jab but Irvin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irvin moves away.
Falk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irvin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Irvin fails with the takedown.
Falk just misses with a punch to the body.
Johan Falk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin walks into a left hand.
Falk throws a hook but Irvin avoids it easily.
Johan Falk is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Falk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falk misses with an uppercut. Irvin saw that one coming.
Irvin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Irvin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Falk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irvin.
No luck for Irvin with that takedown attempt.
Irvin shoots in and drives through. Falk sprawls well.
Johan Falk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falk misses with a body shot.
Falk lands a body shot.
A punch combination from Falk misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irvin fails with a takedown attempt.
Irvin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Irvin is breathing heavily.
Falk throws a series of punches but Irvin moves out of range.
Falk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irvin.
Falk clobbers Irvin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Falk works Irvin's body with a nice hook.
Falk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Falk throws a shot to the body.
Falk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Falk misses with a hook. Irvin ducked under it nicely.
Falk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Falk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irvin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falk.
Irvin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johan Falk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Irvin is rocked!
Falk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Irvin is still on wobbly legs! Can Falk finish him?
Irvin throws the kick towards the body but Falk avoids it.
Irvin seems to have recovered his senses.
Falk catches Irvin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Falk throws a series of punches but Irvin avoids them all with ease.
Irvin shoots in for a takedown but Falk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Irvin shoots in looking for a takedown. Falk tries to sprawl out of it but Irvin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Falk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Irvin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Falk to score with a decent uppercut.
Falk jabs Irvin right on the nose. Irvin blinks but takes it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falk throws a nice looking combination but Irvin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Irvin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Falk circles away.
Falk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Falk connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Falk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Irvin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Irvin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falk throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Falk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Falk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Falk wants it to stay on the feet.
Falk lands with a hook. Irvin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Falk dances in with a quick combination. Irvin is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Falk snaps Irvin's head back. Irvin stumbles backwards against the cage. Falk steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Irvin's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Irvin just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johan Falk!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Kesler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and OJ Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kesler comes to the cage accompanied by Cancer Bats - Deathsmarch. Ryan Kesler is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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200 lbs
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195 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Kesler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, OJ Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Simpson.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
Simpson walks into a left hand.
Kesler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simpson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Simpson.
Kesler wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Kesler looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
Simpson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kesler.
Kesler wants to clinch.
Kesler tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kesler. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kesler looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
Kesler just misses with a punch to the body.
Kesler misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesler catches Simpson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simpson wants to slow Kesler down by chopping away at his legs.
Kesler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Kesler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Kesler misses
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kesler clinches but Simpson breaks the clinch
and Simpson counters with a good low kick that Kesler was not able to check.
Kesler misses with a body punch
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kesler's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kesler duly obliges.
Kesler lands a lovely overhand right.
Kesler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kesler lands a really nice looking cross but Simpson seems unphased.
Simpson avoids the body shot from Kesler.
Ryan Kesler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kesler lands an overhand right.
Kesler wants to clinch but Simpson slips to the side
and Simpson counters with a low kick, right behind Kesler 's knee.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Kesler cracks Simpson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kesler darts in trying to clinch
and Simpson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Kesler misses the target.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Ryan Kesler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kesler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kesler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kesler lands a jab-cross combination.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Kesler avoids them all with ease.
Kesler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kesler.
Kesler misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.
Simpson tries to keep at a distance but Kesler has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson being controlled against the cage.
Kesler has Simpson pressed against the cage, preventing Simpson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Simpson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kesler lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Simpson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kesler.
Kesler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simpson looks gassed!
Kesler taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Kesler.
Kesler prevents Simpson from breaking the clinch.
The referee calls for Kesler to work.
Kesler blocks the elbow strike.
Kesler lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kesler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simpson's efforts to push away.
Kesler lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kesler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kesler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Simpson.
Come on Kesler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kesler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Kesler cracks Simpson with a nice body shot.
Kesler taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryan Kesler.
Kesler lands with a shot to the body.
Kesler misses with a combination
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Kesler backing up. Kesler nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kesler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kesler avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Kesler is looking to wear down Simpson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kesler lands a nice shot that snaps Simpson's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Kesler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kesler.
Simpson feints and as Kesler raises his hands in defense, Simpson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kesler keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Simpson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kesler has Simpson pulled in close to control his posture.
Simpson looking to sit in guard and control but Kesler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Simpson is working an open guard so Kesler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kesler rushes Simpson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kesler tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Kesler misses.
Kesler misses with a jab to the body
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kesler throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.
Kesler darts in trying to clinch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
Kesler tries to clinch up
and Kesler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kesler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simpson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kesler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kesler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kesler wants to clinch
and Simpson counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kesler. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kesler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simpson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Kesler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kesler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Simpson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Simpson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Simpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simpson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson being controlled here, momentarily.
Kesler trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Simpson pushes Kesler off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Kesler checks it.
Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kesler.
Kesler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kesler.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kesler.
Kesler misses with a wild body shot.
Kesler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kesler clinches but Simpson breaks the clinch
and Simpson counters with a good low kick that Kesler was not able to check.
Simpson avoids the body shot from Kesler.
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kesler.
Simpson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kesler pinned against the cage. Kesler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kesler clinches but Simpson breaks the clinch
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kesler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Simpson counters with an outside leg kick.
Kesler looks to clinch
and Simpson counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kesler pushes Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Kesler is controlling him.
Kesler lands a shot to the body.
Kesler controlling the action here for a moment.
Kesler is trying to maintain a safe position but Simpson gets an underhook and turns Kesler into the cage.
Kesler pushes Simpson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kesler.
A frustrated look appears on Simpson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kesler.
Kesler is stalling here.
A right hand to the body from Kesler.
Kesler scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kesler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simpson can't break the clinch.
Kesler stalling the fight.
Kesler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kesler lands a body punch.
Kesler has Simpson pushed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kesler keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesler has Simpson pushed against the cage.
Kesler is leaning against Simpson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kesler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simpson up against the cage.
Kesler keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kesler pushes Simpson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee calls for Kesler to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryan Kesler.
Nice shot lands for Kesler.
A jab from Kesler does it's job there.
Kesler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kesler throws a sloppy body shot
and Simpson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kesler's knee momentarily.
Simpson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ryan Kesler is winning the standup battle so far.
Kesler fails to land with a series of punches.
Simpson wants to land a leg kick but Kesler is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kesler. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Kesler misses.
OJ Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Kesler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kesler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simpson. Simpson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kesler moves out of range of the leg kick from Simpson.
Simpson is looking to slow Kesler down with leg kicks.
Kesler tests Simpson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kesler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Simpson's head backwards.
A jab from Kesler misses.
Kesler just misses with a punch to the body.
Kesler misses with a looping left.
Kesler lands a nice hook to Simpson's body. Simpson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kesler lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kesler.
Kesler misses the jab.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kesler looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
Kesler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Kesler misses with the combination.
Kesler is looking to clinch.
Kesler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Simpson throws a low kick, looking for Kesler's leg but Kesler calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Kesler misses.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kesler.
Kesler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Simpson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kesler wants to clinch
and Simpson counters with a nice leg kick.
Simpson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kesler tries to clinch but Simpson moves away
and Simpson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kesler's knee momentarily.
Kesler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Simpson trying to control but Kesler is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kesler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simpson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Kesler clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kesler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simpson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kesler clinches but Simpson breaks the clinch
and Simpson moves into the clinch.
Kesler tries to throw a body punch but Simpson avoids it by throwing Kesler back against the cage.
Simpson breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Kesler - just one landing.
Simpson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simpson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kesler closes the distance but Simpson moves to the side
and Simpson counters with an inside leg kick.
Simpson scores with a leg kick.
Kesler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kesler jabs at Simpson's body.
Kesler catches Simpson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kesler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Simpson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kesler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kesler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson swings for the body but Kesler moves out of range.
Kesler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simpson.
Kesler wants to clinch
and Simpson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Simpson.
Simpson trying to control but Kesler is working from the bottom.
Kesler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simpson wants to pass the guard but Kesler is keeping the position.
Kesler wants to sweep but no luck.
Simpson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kesler keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Simpson wanted to stand there but Kesler had control of the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kesler scores with a jab. Simpson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simpson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Kesler there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simpson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simpson. That's going to slow Kesler down.
Kesler tries to clinch
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simpson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simpson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kesler lands a nice looking body shot.
Kesler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simpson counters with a nice leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kesler looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
Simpson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Kesler avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesler closes the distance but Simpson moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kesler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kesler.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kesler.
Simpson shoots in but Kesler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A shot to the body from Kesler misses
and Simpson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Simpson trying to control but Kesler is working from the bottom.
Simpson passes into half guard.
Kesler tries to get to full guard but Simpson has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Simpson dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kesler.
Simpson stalks Kesler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kesler's face. Kesler staggers backwards, shaken.
Simpson connects with a single shot there.
Kesler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simpson counters with a leg kick.
Kesler closes the distance but Simpson moves to the side
and Simpson counters with a leg kick.
Kesler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simpson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kesler misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.
Kesler throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kesler scores with a decent looking hook.
Simpson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Simpson slips under a jab from Kesler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesler wants to clinch but Simpson slips to the side
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Kesler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kesler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Kesler misses.
Kesler tries to clinch up
and Simpson counters with a thumping low kick.
Simpson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kesler wants to clinch
and Simpson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Simpson is looking to chop away at Kesler's legs.
Kesler looks to clinch
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kesler misses with a straight right.
Simpson tries to bum rush Kesler with a series of wild strikes but Kesler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson drops his hands momentarily and Kesler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kesler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kesler just misses with a punch to the body.
Kesler darts in trying to clinch
and Simpson counters with a solid body kick.
Kesler darts in trying to clinch
and Simpson counters with a low kick, right behind Kesler 's knee.
Simpson throws a front kick aimed at Kesler's knee but Kesler avoids it well.
Kesler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simpson counters with an outside leg kick.
Kesler tries to clinch up
and Simpson counters with a good low kick that Kesler was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Simpson finds it's target.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Kesler misses
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Kesler backing up. Kesler nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kesler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kesler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
Kesler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simpson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kesler misses with a body punch
and Simpson counters with an inside leg kick.
Simpson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kesler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kesler tries to clinch up
and Simpson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kesler's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesler keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.
Simpson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kesler lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Simpson!
Kesler trying to control but Simpson is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
OJ Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simpson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 47:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... OJ Simpson!
OJ Simpson is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shelton Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrell comes to the cage accompanied by Rock On-David Essex. Shelton Harrell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shelton Harrell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wayne!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
Harrell connects with a right hand. Wayne shakes it off.
Harrell looks to land a combination but Wayne avoids it well.
Wayne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harrell cracks Wayne with an open hand slap.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Harrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harrell.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Harrell.
Harrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrell.
Harrell swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harrell.
Wayne misses with a straight right.
Wayne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wayne misses with a combination
and Harrell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Harrell.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrell looks to land a combination but Wayne avoids it well.
Harrell misses with an uppercut.
Harrell misses with a shot to the body
and Wayne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harrell.
Harrell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wayne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harrell misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Wayne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harrell throws out a leg kick but Wayne moves out of range and Harrell only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Harrell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harrell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harrell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harrell tries a head kick but it misses.
Wayne throws a jab when Harrell was well out of range.
Harrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
A combination from Harrell does no damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harrell.
Harrell misses with a leg kick
and Wayne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harrell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wayne scores with a sloppy right hand. Harrell should have avoided that one.
Wayne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wayne steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Harrell. That one must have hurt.
Harrell scoring well with a low kick there.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Harrell slips the punch.
Harrell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but Harrell ducks down to avoid it.
Harrell staying out of range there.
Wayne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wayne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
Harrell misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell lands a nice hook to Wayne's body. Wayne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Harrell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wayne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harrell looks to land a left hand but Wayne moved out of range nicely.
Wayne throws a jab when Harrell was well out of range.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne throws a sloppy body shot
and Harrell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harrell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by Harrell.
Wayne is rocked!
It looks like John Wayne has been cut.
A good leg kick by Harrell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Harrell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Wayne's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harrell thumps Wayne with a low kick.
Wayne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wayne is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrell finish him?
Wayne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harrell to score with a decent uppercut.
Harrell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harrell circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Wayne drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Harrell follows Wayne to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shelton Harrell!
Shelton Harrell retains his lightweight title!
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