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VFC 87: Wellington vs Knuckles PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Felix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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223 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Felix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felix rushes Lang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Felix tries to pull guard but Lang won't allow it.
Lang tries to circle away but Felix has him pinned against the cage.
Lang wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Felix.
Lang breaks the clinch.
Lang swings for the body but Felix moves out of range.
Felix scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Felix grinds an elbow into Lang's temple.
Felix trying to control the action but Lang is working from the bottom.
Felix in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Felix tries for a kimura but Lang is defending well.
Lang on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lang is trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lang can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felix postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Felix misses with the ground and pound.
Lang wants to get back to his feet but Felix drags him back down.
Felix working the ground and pound.
Felix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lang keeps working.
Lang parries the strikes from Felix easily there. Felix is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lang to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Felix cracks Lang with a big elbow.
Felix fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lang is pushing Felix's head away, looking to escape. Felix manages to hold on to the position though.
Lang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Felix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lang looks gassed!
Felix tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Felix are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Felix 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Felix shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Felix was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felix working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lang is trying to stand.
Felix jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lang is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lang and Felix has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Felix lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lang down.
Felix postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lang is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Felix landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Felix has hold of Lang's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lang tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Felix cranks the arm and Lang screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lang, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Junior Felix!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Everson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Zoidberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rusty Everson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Zoidberg!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zoidberg misses with a low kick.
Zoidberg is looking to clinch.
Zoidberg tries to clinch up but Everson circles away and keeps his distance.
Zoidberg tries to clinch there but Everson circles away.
Everson shoots in for a double leg but Zoidberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zoidberg tries to clinch there but Everson circles away.
Zoidberg is looking to clinch.
Zoidberg has Everson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zoidberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head.
Everson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Everson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoidberg lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg landing knees to the head.
Zoidberg lands a damaging elbow.
Everson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zoidberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Everson.
Zoidberg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zoidberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside that Everson shrugs off.
Zoidberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Everson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Everson is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zoidberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Everson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zoidberg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zoidberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Zoidberg.
Nice elbow from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg landing knees to the head.
Everson takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zoidberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Everson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zoidberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zoidberg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Everson's face.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zoidberg connects with a knee to the head.
Zoidberg connects with a knee to the head.
Everson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Everson has Zoidberg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zoidberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head.
Zoidberg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zoidberg lands a good knee to the midsection. Everson won't want to take too many of those.
Zoidberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Everson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head.
Zoidberg with a knee to the head.
Everson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Everson is trying to maintain a safe position but Zoidberg gets an underhook and turns Everson into the cage.
Everson takes an elbow to the temple.
Zoidberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zoidberg with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everson tries to pull guard but Zoidberg holds him up against the cage and eventually Everson drops back down to his feet.
Zoidberg lands an elbow that stopped Everson in his tracks for a moment.
Everson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Everson tries for a takedown but Zoidberg manages to get underhooks.
Zoidberg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Everson takes an elbow to the temple.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside that Everson shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Everson can't get the takedown.
Everson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zoidberg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Everson's defenses.
Zoidberg looking to throw knees to the head but Everson is blocking nicely.
Everson tries for a takedown but Zoidberg manages to get underhooks.
Everson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zoidberg prevents a body shot from Everson.
Zoidberg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zoidberg lands a damaging elbow.
Everson wants a takedown.
Zoidberg connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg tries a knee to the head but Everson blocks it.
Everson wants a takedown.
Zoidberg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Everson's face.
Everson wants a takedown but no success here.
Zoidberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Everson can't get the takedown.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Everson looking for a takedown.
Zoidberg working Everson over with knees to the body.
Zoidberg stops a takedown attempt from Everson.
Zoidberg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zoidberg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Everson's defenses.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside that Everson shrugs off.
Everson can't get the takedown.
Zoidberg crunches a lovely knee into Everson's ribcage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zoidberg landing knees to the body.
Zoidberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Everson.
Zoidberg lands an elbow just above Everson 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Zoidberg dominated that round.
That's time! Everson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zoidberg tries to clinch up but Everson circles away and keeps his distance.
Everson misses with a takedown attempt - Zoidberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zoidberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Everson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Everson looks for a takedown but Zoidberg sprawls well.
Everson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoidberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Everson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zoidberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Everson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Everson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zoidberg tries to clinch but Everson moves out of range.
Zoidberg leaves Everson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Everson thows a leg kick but Zoidberg checks it
and Zoidberg makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zoidberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Everson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Everson sizes up Zoidberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zoidberg fakes the leg kick and cracks Everson in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg clinches.
Zoidberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Everson is trying to drag Zoidberg to the mat but Zoidberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Everson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zoidberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Everson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zoidberg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Everson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zoidberg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Everson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoidberg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Everson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zoidberg landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Everson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zoidberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zoidberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zoidberg lands an elbow just above Everson 's eye.
Everson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zoidberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zoidberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
John Zoidberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoidberg is looking to clinch but Everson is avoiding it.
Zoidberg clinches with his opponent.
Zoidberg scores with a knee to the head.
Everson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Everson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zoidberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zoidberg lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everson can't get the takedown.
Zoidberg landing knees to the head.
Zoidberg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Everson's defenses.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside.
Zoidberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Everson blocks it with crossed arms.
Zoidberg lands a nice knee to the body.
Zoidberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zoidberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zoidberg lands an elbow that stopped Everson in his tracks for a moment.
Everson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head.
Everson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zoidberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zoidberg moves in looking to clinch but Everson pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Zoidberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zoidberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Everson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zoidberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Everson shoots in and drives through. Zoidberg sprawls well.
Zoidberg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Everson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zoidberg moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Everson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Everson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zoidberg prevents the takedown attempt.
Zoidberg with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zoidberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zoidberg landing knees to the head.
John Zoidberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zoidberg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zoidberg with a knee to the head.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zoidberg lands a damaging elbow.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside.
Everson looking to stall.
Zoidberg with a knee to the head.
Everson struggles to land a body shot inside as Zoidberg controls his hands.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside that Everson shrugs off.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the head but Everson blocks with his arms.
Everson is working for takedown but Zoidberg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zoidberg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Everson looking to slow down the pace here.
Zoidberg working Everson over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Zoidberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everson taking a breather.
Zoidberg prevents the takedown attempt.
Zoidberg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the body.
Everson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zoidberg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zoidberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Everson.
Zoidberg leaves Everson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zoidberg is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zoidberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Everson scores with a takedown into Zoidberg's guard.
John Zoidberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Everson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Everson throws a strike but Zoidberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Everson wants to sweep but no luck.
Everson has a closed guard, preventing Zoidberg from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg prevents Everson from getting back to his feet.
Zoidberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Everson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Everson working a defensive guard here.
Rusty Everson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Everson wants to get back to his feet but Zoidberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Zoidberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zoidberg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Zoidberg!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and R J MacReady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, R J MacReady!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacReady connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
MacReady scoring well with a low kick there.
Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacReady drops Thompson with a right and a left! MacReady comes rushing in but Thompson regains his composure and manages to keep MacReady in guard.
MacReady with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing MacReady from controlling successfully.
MacReady has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacReady is looking to stand up but Thompson won't let him.
Thompson looking to control.
MacReady wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacReady.
Thompson has MacReady pulled in close to control his posture.
MacReady wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thompson throws a leg kick
enabling MacReady to counter with a crisp jab.
MacReady closes the distance and clinches up with Thompson, looking for a takedown. MacReady pushes Thompson against the cage but Thompson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacReady fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thompson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thompson tries to clinch but MacReady moves away
and MacReady counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson is breathing heavily.
MacReady lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacReady cracks Thompson with an uppercut from hell and Thompson crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of MacReady's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Thompson is rocked!
MacReady arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Thompson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). R J MacReady!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elmo Lupe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elmo Lupe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Parker!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parker misses with an uppercut. Lupe saw that one coming.
Lupe stuffs the takedown attempt from Parker. Parker gets slowly back to his feet.
Parker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Parker trying to mount his opponent but Lupe defends it.
Parker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lupe defending well though.
Parker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lupe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Parker.
Parker wants to pass the guard but Lupe is keeping the position.
Lupe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lupe walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Parker drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lupe swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Parker's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elmo Lupe!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Brutality (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Evans's choice of entrance music: Time For Some Aksion. Rashad Evans has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Brutality!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brutality manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brutality throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Evans escapes and throws Brutality's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Brutality is looking to regain half guard here but Evans keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Brutality's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brutality being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Brutality's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Evans decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutality leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brutality fails with the takedown
and Evans counters with a single leg into guard. Brutality didn't expect that.
Brutality looking for a guillotine here but Evans defends easily.
Brutality working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Brutality is keeping the position.
Brutality striking off his back but it's not causing Evans any problems.
Evans drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brutality manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Evans has Brutality in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans working a defensive guard here.
Brutality passes Evans's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brutality thows a huge punch but Evans dodges it nicely.
Brutality throwing shots but Evans is blocking nicely.
Evans kicks Brutality off and gets back to his feet.
Brutality misses with a takedown
and Evans counters with a single leg into guard. Brutality didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans stands up from Brutality's guard - Evans perhaps looking for a knockout.
Evans looks gassed!
A combination from Evans does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans closes the distance and clinches up with Brutality, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes Brutality against the cage but Brutality circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brutality is looking to clinch.
Brutality darts in trying to clinch
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brutality tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brutality somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Brutality. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brutality shoots and misses
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brutality looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brutality wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Brutality is keeping the position.
Brutality is adopting a defensive guard.
Brutality is trying to keep Evans in close.
Evans trying to control but Brutality is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brutality is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brutality with a poor takedown
and Evans counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brutality doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Evans throws a body punch but Brutality moves out of range.
Evans feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brutality looking to control.
Brutality is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brutality working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Evans has passed into half guard!
Evans is keen to just control but Brutality is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutality actively working from the bottom here.
Evans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brutality defending well though.
Brutality wants to improve his position but Evans is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans tries for a takedown but Brutality circles away easily
and Brutality counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brutality.
Evans lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brutality!
The referee warns Brutality that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Evans avoids the attempt from Brutality to control.
Evans can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brutality is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Brutality is working to get back to half guard.
Brutality tries to lock up and control but Evans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Evans but it's paid off an Brutality is forced to tap! Nice work by Evans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rashad Evans!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shiek Yerbooty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Kalivas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yerbooty comes to the cage accompanied by ABK - Kill Me. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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191 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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, Shiek Yerbooty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eugene Kalivas!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yerbooty tries to bum rush Kalivas with a series of wild strikes but Kalivas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kalivas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kalivas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yerbooty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yerbooty works Kalivas's body with a nice hook.
Kalivas motions for Yerbooty to come forward. Kalivas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kalivas stalks Yerbooty and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yerbooty's face. Yerbooty staggers backwards, shaken.
Kalivas slips under a jab.
Kalivas misses with a combination
and Yerbooty counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kalivas! Yerbooty lets Kalivas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kalivas is rocked!
It looks like Eugene Kalivas has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalivas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yerbooty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kalivas is still on wobbly legs! Can Yerbooty finish him?
Yerbooty throws a hook to the side of Kalivas's head but Kalivas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yerbooty grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Kalivas takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Yerbooty cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shiek Yerbooty!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klein East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Engrle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). East comes to the cage accompanied by Cold as Ice- M.O.P.. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Klein East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Engrle!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engrle looks to throw the jab but East is out of range.
East slips a straight right by Engrle.
Engrle misses with a head kick.
Engrle misses the shot to the body.
A head kick from Engrle lands but East takes it in his stride.
It looks like Klein East has been cut.
Engrle misses with a head kick.
Engrle throws a hook to the side of East's head but East sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Engrle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Engrle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Engrle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by East.
Engrle tries to clinch but East is having none of it.
Engrle doesn't manage to clinch there - East circles away.
Engrle throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Engrle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Engrle checks a leg kick nicely.
Engrle throws a sloppy head kick and East moves out of range easily.
Engrle tries to clinch but East is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Engrle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engrle tries to clinch but East is having none of it.
Engrle tries to land a leg kick but East saw it coming and moves away.
Engrle misses with a series of wild punches.
East scores with a hook to the body. Engrle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stan Engrle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
East shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. East showed some decent athleticism there.
East stalling.
East trying to pass the guard but Engrle defending well.
East is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East trying to control the action but Engrle is working from the bottom.
East is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Engrle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
East trying to pass the guard but Engrle defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
East staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engrle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Engrle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
East just misses with a punch to the body.
Engrle tries to bum rush East with a series of wild strikes but East uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
East connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Engrle tries to clinch there but East circles away.
Engrle throws a sloppy head kick and East moves out of range easily.
Engrle tries to clinch there but East circles away.
Engrle throws a jab but it's blocked by East.
Engrle throws a head kick but East moves out of range.
Engrle misses with a leg kick
and East counters with a left to the body.
Engrle looks gassed!
Engrle throws a head kick that misses
and East makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Engrle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
East lands a jab to Engrle's midsection.
Stan Engrle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
East chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Engrle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engrle takes one on the button.
East drops Engrle with a right and a left! East comes rushing in but Engrle regains his composure and manages to keep East in guard.
It looks like Stan Engrle has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
East advances position into side control!
East has knee on belly and moves into mount.
East trying to control but he's not successful this time.
East wants to take Engrle's back but he can't do it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
East controlling the pace for now.
East fails to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klein East dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Engrle walks into a left hand.
Engrle misses with a head kick.
Engrle closes the distance but East moves to the side
and East counters with a left to the body.
Engrle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
East lands with a nice body punch.
East scores with a leg kick.
East connects with a solid leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by East.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
East tries to move to mount but Engrle blocks the move with his legs.
Engrle is breathing heavily.
East works to advance to full mount. Engrle defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East working for a submission but Engrle is keeping him at bay.
East mounts Engrle! Really nice guard pass there!
East takes Engrle's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Engrle is in trouble.
Engrle is holding on to East 's glove but East gets free and slips his arm under Engrle 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Engrle is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Klein East!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Archangel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignatious Hashisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christopher Archangel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ignatious Hashisha's chin.
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280 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christopher Archangel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ignatious Hashisha!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archangel takes the fight into the clinch.
Archangel wants a takedown but no success here.
Archangel is working for takedown but Hashisha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Archangel looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Archangel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hashisha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Archangel wants a takedown but no success here.
Archangel keeps control of Hashisha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Archangel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hashisha tries to break the clinch but Archangel is controlling the position.
Archangel lands a body punch.
Archangel lands a takedown into guard.
Hashisha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Archangel is looking to advance position but Hashisha has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hashisha get's back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashisha lands a nice shot that snaps Archangel's head back.
Archangel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hashisha manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Archangel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Archangel wants to control from the top but Hashisha keeps moving.
Archangel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hashisha wants to get back to his feet but Archangel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Archangel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hashisha keeping moving, preventing Archangel from controlling successfully.
Hashisha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Archangel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archangel is really struggling to control Hashisha but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Archangel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hashisha's guard.
Hashisha won't allow Archangel to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hashisha is in trouble now - Archangel has advanced to mount!
Archangel unloads with some shots from mount but Hashisha bucks and avoids them well.
Archangel looking to control but Hashisha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Archangel thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archangel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Archangel has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Hashisha is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christopher Archangel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drandt Bavis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orange Juice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bavis comes to the cage accompanied by When I'm Gone. Drandt Bavis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Orange Juice's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drandt Bavis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orange Juice!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Bavis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juice doesn't seem phased though.
Juice throws a body punch but Bavis moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Juice.
Bavis throws a head kick but Juice moves out of range.
Juice fails to land with a series of punches.
Bavis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Juice's sensitive parts.
Bavis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bavis connects with a right hand. Juice shakes it off.
Bavis throws a hook but Juice blocks it.
Bavis connects with a solid leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Juice takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bavis. That's going to slow Juice down.
Bavis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juice. That did some damage!
Bavis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juice throws out the jab.
Bavis 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.
Bavis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Juice but Juice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bavis digs a good body shot into Juice's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bavis lands a really nice looking cross but Juice seems unphased.
Bavis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juice.
Juice takes a swing at Bavis's ribcage but misses.
Bavis lands with an uppercut that bounces Juice off the cage and back into rage.
Bavis lands a really nice looking cross but Juice seems unphased.
Bavis lands a body shot.
Juice looks to land a left hand but Bavis moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juice avoids the body shot from Bavis.
Orange Juice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bavis throws a combination. Juice tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Juice misses.
Juice throws a hook but Bavis avoids it easily.
Bavis connects with a nice looking jab.
Bavis throws a combination. Juice tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bavis ducks under a wild hook from Juice.
Bavis moves out of range as Juice strikes.
Juice takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bavis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bavis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bavis slips a jab from Juice.
Bavis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juice.
Juice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bavis counters with a body kick.
Juice looks gassed!
Bavis throws a one two combo.
Bavis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bavis!
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!
Juice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bavis.
Bavis lands a jab to the nose.
Bavis throws a sloppy head kick and Juice moves out of range easily.
Bavis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juice manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bavis.
Bavis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juice misses with an uppercut. Bavis saw that one coming.
Bavis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Juice's sensitive parts.
Bavis lands a nice shot that snaps Juice's head back.
Bavis scores with a jab to the head.
Juice walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bavis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Juice circles away quickly and effectively.
Bavis just misses with a punch to the body.
Juice doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bavis feints and then cracks Juice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Juice down.
Juice takes one on the button.
Bavis lands an overhand right.
Bavis throws a leg kick which misses Juice's front leg but catches the back leg as Juice tries to avoid it.
Drandt Bavis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bavis has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drandt Bavis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bavis!
Bavis throws a leg kick which misses Juice's front leg but catches the back leg as Juice tries to avoid it.
Bavis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bavis lands a lovely overhand right.
Bavis sizes up Juice with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bavis lands with a shot to the body.
Bavis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bavis lands a nice shot that snaps Juice's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bavis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bavis feints and then cracks Juice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Juice down.
Bavis scores with a nice strike.
Bavis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Juice's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice cross by Bavis.
Bavis has a takedown stuffed.
Jab, jab by Bavis - just one landing.
Juice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Juice ducks right into an uppercut from Bavis.
Nice defenses there by Bavis.
Bavis throws a right and a left that Juice avoids nicely.
Bavis lands the left hand.
Juice stuffs the takedown.
Bavis lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Juice as Bavis shoots in.
Juice gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Juice throws the left hand but Bavis avoids the punch easily.
Bavis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bavis cracks Juice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bavis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juice moves forwards but Bavis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Juice has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bavis punishes Juice's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juice needs to keep his hands up - Bavis had a free shot at his head there.
Juice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bavis lands with a straight right. Juice didn't see that one coming.
Bavis stuns Juice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bavis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bavis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Juice backs up against the cage.
Bavis scores with a three punch combo!
Bavis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bavis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bavis blocks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bavis, right into the meat.
Juice takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bavis's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bavis duly obliges.
Bavis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bavis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Juice on the side of the head.
Bavis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bavis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bavis throws out a powerful jab.
Juice walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drandt Bavis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Juice on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Juice might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bavis has got the better of the exchanges.
Bavis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bavis lands a nice looking body shot.
Juice might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bavis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Juice looking for a sweep. Not yet Juice, not yet.
Bavis wants to pass the guard but Juice is keeping the position.
Bavis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bavis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Juice has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Juice is breathing heavily.
Bavis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Juice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juice is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bavis throws a series of strikes that have Juice backpedaling.
Bavis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juice can do to turn this around?
Bavis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bavis connects with a solid leg kick.
Bavis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bavis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juice throws out the jab.
Juice throws a nice looking combination but Bavis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orange Juice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juice throws an overhand right that lands on Bavis's shoulder, as Bavis tries to avoid the shot.
Juice misses with a kick to the body.
Bavis connects with a crisp jab.
Juice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bavis swings for the body but Juice moves out of range.
Bavis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bavis lands with an uppercut that bounces Juice off the cage and back into rage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bavis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bavis throws the kick towards the body but Juice avoids it.
Bavis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bavis throws a shot to the body.
Bavis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bavis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bavis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Juice misses with the combination.
Bavis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juice throws out the jab.
Bavis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bavis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Juice has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bavis cracks Juice with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Bavis.
Bavis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bavis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Juice as Bavis shoots in.
Juice takes a jab right on the kisser.
Juice looks to land a right hand but Bavis moved out of range.
Bavis throws a series of punches but Juice moves out of range.
Juice throws a push kick but Bavis slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bavis.
Bavis cracks Juice with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bavis scores with a punch to the head.
Bavis thows a body shot but no joy.
Juice walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bavis.
Bavis throws a right and a left that Juice avoids nicely.
Bavis misses with a two punch combination.
Juice walks into a left hand.
Bavis cracks the inside of Juice's front leg.
Bavis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bavis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Juice scores with a punch to the head.
Bavis lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Bavis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bavis jabs Juice right on the nose. Juice blinks but takes it well.
Bavis throws out a powerful jab.
Bavis lands a head kick. Juice smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bavis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juice. That did some damage!
Drandt Bavis is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Bavis catches Juice right on the button with a cross.
Bavis dips to his left and cracks Juice with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bavis scores with a nice strike.
Bavis gets the takedown into side control.
Juice takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Juice gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bavis is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bavis moves away from the strike by Juice.
Bavis lands a nice shot to the body.
Juice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bavis.
Bavis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bavis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bavis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danga de danga de dang - Bavis scores with a four punch combination!
Juice swinging wildly here.
Bavis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bavis's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bavis duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drandt Bavis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bavis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Juice.
Juice blocks a head kick by Bavis.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bavis.
Juice lands a nice hook to Bavis's body. Bavis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bavis cracks Juice with a good jab.
Bavis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juice takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Juice misses with a straight right.
Bavis tries a head kick but it misses.
Juice takes one on the button.
Bavis connects with a crisp jab.
Juice on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Juice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bavis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Bavis as he checks the leg kick.
Juice throws the kick towards the body but Bavis avoids it.
Juice misses the shot to the body.
Bavis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Juice's calf.
Bavis cracks Juice with an open hand slap.
Bavis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Juice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Juice 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Juice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bavis lands with a straight right. Juice didn't see that one coming.
Bavis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Juice on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bavis has a takedown stuffed.
Bavis fails with a takedown attempt.
Bavis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bavis stuns Juice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bavis lands with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Juice as Bavis shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drandt Bavis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juice throws out a loose jab but Bavis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bavis misses with a looping right.
Bavis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Juice looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Juice.
Juice takes one on the button.
Bavis throws a leg kick which misses Juice's front leg but catches the back leg as Juice tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bavis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juice.
Bavis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Juice takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Juice misses the jab.
Bavis is looking to slow Juice down with leg kicks.
Juice gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Bavis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bavis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bavis.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bavis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bavis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bavis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bavis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Juice will feel that in the morning.
Bavis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bavis slips a straight right by Juice.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bavis. That's going to slow Juice down.
Bavis scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juice scores with a jab to the jaw.
Juice with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bavis to score with a decent uppercut.
Juice closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bavis throws a leg kick which misses Juice's front leg but catches the back leg as Juice tries to avoid it.
Bavis lands a high kick!
Juice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bavis lands a jab.
Nice body punch from Bavis.
Orange Juice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bavis misses with a double jab.
Bavis thows a body shot but no joy.
Bavis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Juice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bavis, right into the meat.
Bavis throws a right and a left that Juice avoids nicely.
Juice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Juice there as he acknowledges the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bavis.
Juice throws a lazy right hand but Bavis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bavis scores with a one two! Juice had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Bavis finds it's target.
Bavis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bavis lands a jab-cross combination.
Bavis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Juice takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bavis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Juice at a distance.
A slow jab from Juice misses its intended target.
Juice chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bavis can pounce on him.
Juice misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick there by Bavis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bavis lands with a kick to the temple. Juice shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bavis with a nice cross.
Bavis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Juice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Juice there as he acknowledges the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juice takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bavis connects with a right hand. Juice shakes it off.
Bavis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bavis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Juice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bavis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drandt Bavis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bavis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drandt Bavis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Graham Wellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brass Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wellington comes to the cage accompanied by Scary. Knuckles has chosen Rooster as his entrance music. Brass Knuckles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Graham Wellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brass Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellington takes the fight into the clinch.
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knuckles can't break the clinch.
Wellington misses with a knee strike.
Wellington looking to throw knees to the head but Knuckles is blocking nicely.
Wellington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wellington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knuckles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knuckles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wellington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Knuckles blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by Knuckles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knuckles misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knuckles looks to throw the jab but Wellington is out of range.
Knuckles misses with a head kick.
Wellington moves in looking to clinch but Knuckles pushes him off.
Knuckles moves out of range of the strikes.
Wellington lets loose with a powerful body kick. Knuckles will feel that in the morning.
Knuckles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wellington.
Knuckles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wellington misses the jab.
Wellington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wellington throws a sloppy head kick and Knuckles moves out of range easily.
Wellington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wellington throws a lazy head kick
and Knuckles counters with a left to the body.
Knuckles looks to land a body kick but Wellington moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wellington is breathing heavily.
Wellington on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knuckles scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wellington tries to move into range but Knuckles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knuckles misses with a low kick.
Knuckles is looking to slow Wellington down with leg kicks.
Wellington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knuckles throws a head kick but Wellington moves out of range.
Knuckles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Knuckles.
Wellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knuckles 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 Wellington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wellington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knuckles cracks the inside of Wellington's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wellington throws a head kick but Knuckles moves out of range.
Wellington tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wellington throws a right and a left that Knuckles avoids nicely.
Wellington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knuckles, pushing him back against the cage.
Knuckles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knuckles throws a solid leg kick but Wellington takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knuckles.
Knuckles scores with a jab. Wellington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington defending well as Knuckles loads up on a big left hand.
Wellington steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Knuckles. That one must have hurt.
Wellington takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knuckles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wellington has time to react.
Knuckles just misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wellington tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good shot there by Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knuckles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wellington on the side of the head.
Knuckles lands an overhand right.
Knuckles lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wellington takes a step back to recover.
Knuckles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wellington manages to avoid it.
Wellington on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wellington tries to close the distance and clinch but Knuckles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knuckles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wellington had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wellington walks forward, straight into a front kick from Knuckles.
Knuckles pushes Wellington away with a front kick.
Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
Knuckles throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Knuckles.
Knuckles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wellington takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wellington takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knuckles - that will leave a mark!
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!
Knuckles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knuckles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wellington at a distance.
Knuckles throws a head kick that half lands.
Wellington is rocked!
Knuckles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh Wellington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knuckles thuds a left hand into Wellington's body.
Wellington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knuckles moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knuckles keeps Wellington at a distance using the push kick.
Knuckles tries a head kick but it misses.
Knuckles connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knuckles scores with a jab to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knuckles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knuckles. That's going to slow Wellington down.
Knuckles throws a head kick that misses.
Wellington seems to have got his legs back now.
Knuckles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wellington. That did some damage!
Good exchange - Knuckles coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knuckles throws a front kick that sends Wellington stumbling back into the cage.
Wellington tries to move into range but Knuckles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knuckles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knuckles tries to land a front kick but Wellington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wellington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick by Wellington misses
and Knuckles counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Knuckles looks at the referee who does nothing so Knuckles lands a crushing right that sends Wellington to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brass Knuckles!
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