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HKFC 27 - Yerface vs Winnfield PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Rejo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rejo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Let me hear you SCREAM. The key to victory for Jake Rejo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Rejo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Archer! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rejo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Archer's waist but Archer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rejo off to one side. Archer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rejo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Rejo tries to buck Archer off but Archer is having none of it. Rejo is trying to control Archer's posture but Archer avoids it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Archer controls the position. Rejo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Well, if Archer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rejo is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rejo trying to control from the bottom.
Archer is keen to just control but Rejo is a slippery customer. Rejo gets back to full guard.
Rejo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Archer frees his head nicely. Oh but Rejo has switched to an armbar! Archer is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jake Rejo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Acid Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morbius Zod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acid Queen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Morbius Zod's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Acid Queen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Morbius Zod! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zod takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Queen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zod. Zod takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zod takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A slapping leg kick lands for Queen.
Zod looks gassed! Queen lands a big head kick that sends Zod tumbling to the mat! Queen takes a step backwards and waves Zod back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zod is rocked! 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! Queen throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Zod crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Acid Queen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randolph Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pink Floyd - Money. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randolph Duke! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abe Jefferson! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Duke has closed the distance and engaged Jefferson in a clinch.
Duke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jefferson.
Jefferson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Duke unloads a knee to the mid-section. Duke pulls guard effortlessly. Duke being controlled here, momentarily. Duke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jefferson passes into side control.
Jefferson is looking to take a break and control but Duke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Duke is trying to buck Jefferson off. Jefferson working the ground and pound. Jefferson working the ground and pound from side control. Jefferson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duke keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round. Duke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Jefferson wants to get back to full guard. Duke is working for a submission of some sort.
Jefferson tries to roll over but Duke keeps him under control. Duke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Duke has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Duke scoring with strikes but Jefferson is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Duke landing shots from mount. Jefferson tries to hold on but Duke pushes him away. Duke has control of Jefferson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jefferson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jefferson tries to hold on but Duke pushes him away. Jefferson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Duke escapes and gets back to his feet. Jefferson throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Duke tries to clinch up. Duke tries to clinch but Jefferson moves out of range. Jefferson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Duke to the mat! Duke manages to get full guard. Duke is breathing heavily. Jefferson is working Duke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Jefferson looking to pass the guard. Jefferson thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Duke keeping full guard, as Jefferson tries to pass. Jefferson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Jefferson cracks Duke with a big elbow. Jefferson wants to control but Duke is keeping him busy. Duke tries to buck Jefferson off but Jefferson is having none of it. Jefferson lands some shots froms side control. The referee asks Jefferson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jefferson prefers to stall for the moment though. Jefferson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Duke is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jefferson asserts his dominance and retains side control. Jefferson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jefferson tries for a kimura but Duke is defending well. Duke is looking to reverse the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Duke tries to escape but Jefferson is in control. Duke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Duke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jefferson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Jefferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jefferson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duke pulls his head out easily. Jefferson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Jefferson dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Duke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Jefferson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Duke has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jefferson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Duke has tightened it up now! Jefferson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Randolph Duke!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaely Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller's entrance music is Godsmack - Voodoo. A fine choice. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Miller! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaely Cullen! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Miller throws out a loose jab but Cullen uses good head movement to avoid it. Miller throws a right hand that Cullen ducks under and follows up with a left that Cullen also avoids with ease. Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cullen. Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cullen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Miller ducks under a wild hook from Cullen. A looping hook to the body misses from Cullen. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet. Cullen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Cullen. Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Cullen misses with a body shot.
Miller tries to clinch there but Cullen circles away.
Miller sizes up Cullen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Kaely Cullen has been cut. Cullen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Miller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cullen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Miller is trying to get an arm triangle but Cullen is defending well. Miller has hold of Cullen's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cullen seems comfortable defending it but Miller has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cullen is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cullen is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Miller couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Miller!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christmas has chosen Doomsday Was Written in an Alien Bible 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Corleone! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Christmas! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Corleone connects with a jab. Christmas scores with a hook. Christmas scores with a hook to the body. Corleone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Christmas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christmas misses with a straight left. Corleone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christmas. Christmas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corleone was well out of range. Poor timing from Christmas. Christmas thows a body shot but no joy. Christmas misses with a hook. Corleone ducked under it nicely. Christmas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christmas misses with a looping left. Corleone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christmas.
Christmas throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Christmas takes a swing at Corleone's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Corleone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christmas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Corleone somewhat. Christmas misses with a wild body shot. Christmas lands a glancing blow to the side of Corleone's head. Corleone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christmas. Corleone tries for a takedown but Christmas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A slow jab from Christmas misses its intended target. Christmas with a lazy takedown attempt and Corleone counters with a head kick. Corleone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christmas manages to avoid it. Christmas slips a straight right by Corleone. Corleone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Christmas counters with a stiff right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Corleone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Christmas feints and as Corleone raises his hands in defense, Christmas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Corleone is pulling down on Christmas's head to control his posture. Christmas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corleone is keeping the position for now. Christmas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Christmas with a flurry of punches that miss. Christmas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Christmas preventing the sweep. Christmas trying to control but Corleone is working from the bottom. Christmas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Christmas looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. A swing and a miss from Christmas.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Christmas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christmas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corleone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Christmas won't be happy with that. Corleone goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Christmas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Corleone but great work by Christmas. Corleone is not content to let Christmas control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Corleone is looking for a sweep. Christmas trying to control the position but Corleone is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Christmas landing strikes. Christmas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Corleone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Corleone manages to work his way to half guard, despite Christmas's best efforts. Corleone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Christmas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Christmas's back! Corleone patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Corleone punches the canvas rather than the man. Corleone is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Corleone will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Christmas with a poor takedown and Corleone counters with a straight right hand. Christmas with a poor takedown and Corleone counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Christmas! Corleone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Corleone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Christmas has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Christmas! Christmas scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Corleone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christmas defends it easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Corleone wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Christmas is now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Christmas trying to control the action but Corleone is working from the bottom. Corleone actively working from the bottom here. Corleone wants to improve his position but Christmas is controlling well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Corleone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Corleone wants it to stay on the feet. Michael Corleone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Christmas. Horrible takedown by Christmas or perhaps it was just good defense by Corleone which made him look bad. Corleone tries for a takedown but Christmas circles away easily and Christmas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Corleone avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A good leg kick by Corleone. Corleone swings for the body but Christmas moves out of range.
Corleone gets caught flat footed, as Christmas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Corleone 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. Christmas content to stall in guard here. Christmas trying to control but Corleone is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Corleone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Christmas postures up in Corleone's guard and throws a big left but Corleone blocks it. Christmas preventing the sweep. Christmas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Corleone keeping moving, preventing Christmas from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Corleone lands a body shot.
Corleone defending well as Christmas loads up on a big left hand. Christmas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corleone. Corleone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Christmas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Corleone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Christmas sprawls well initially but Corleone persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Christmas is positioning himself well to prevent Corleone advancing to mount. Christmas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Christmas has a hand on Corleone's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Corleone takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Corleone trying to control but he's not successful this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Corleone 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!
Corleone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christmas checks it well. Christmas misses with a takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Christmas throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Corleone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Christmas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Corleone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Corleone is figuring out what he wants to do next. Corleone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round. Christmas wants to improve his position but Corleone is controlling well.
Christmas trying to control but Corleone postures up.
Christmas is defending against the submission attempts here by Corleone.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Corleone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Corleone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Christmas is trying to control but can't.
Vincent Christmas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Christmas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corleone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christmas. Christmas scores with a jab to the head.
Corleone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Christmas's half guard. Corleone is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Christmas reverses the position - he's now on top in Corleone's guard. Corleone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corleone is on top in guard.
Corleone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Christmas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Corleone has Christmas in his guard. Christmas stays in close to Corleone's body and controls the position. Christmas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Michael Corleone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Christmas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Corleone's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Michael Corleone showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corleone, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Corleone!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serrano Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis McMurray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis McMurray is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serrano Steele! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lewis McMurray! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McMurray drives through with a takedown into guard. McMurray stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Steele has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! McMurray manages to get his head free but now Steele has transitioned to an armbar! McMurray grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Steele! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Serrano Steele!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clive Craven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craven is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Anthrax Island . Clive Craven told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Daley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clive Craven! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Craven lands a nice hook to Daley's body. Daley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Craven slaps away a takedown attempt from Daley, before circling back to the center of the mat. Craven displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daley. Craven swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daley. Craven lands a nice looking body shot.
Craven lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Craven scores with a nice right hand.
Daley is breathing heavily. Daley throws a leg kick and Craven counters with a nice body shot. Craven throws a quick inside leg kick. Good standup being displayed there by Craven as he connects with a hook. Daley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Craven changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Craven lands with a thumping leg kick.
Craven lunges at Daley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daley's hand. Craven changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Daley tries to move into range but Craven moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Craven catches Daley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A chopping leg kick lands by Craven. Craven bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daley's head backwards.
Daley is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round. Craven fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Daley square on the jaw! Damn, Daley is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clive Craven!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Pulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedom comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Star Spangled Banner kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Pulver! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chip Freedom! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Freedom throws a head kick but Pulver moves out of range.
A big left from Freedom misses. Pulver checks a leg kick. Freedom misses with a head kick.
Freedom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Pulver looks for a takedown but Freedom sprawls well. Freedom lands a head kick. Pulver smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Pulver blocks a head kick by Freedom.
Decent striking displayed by Freedom there. Pulver takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pulver throws a body punch but Freedom moves out of range. Pulver tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Freedom is able to avoid easily. Pulver throws a front kick aimed at Freedom's knee but Freedom avoids it well. Freedom lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pulver backs up against the cage.
Freedom lands a big head kick that sends Pulver tumbling to the mat! Freedom takes a step backwards and waves Pulver back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pulver is rocked! 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! Freedom is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Pulver hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chip Freedom!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes to the cage accompanied by No Easy Way Out. Dong comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thompson Twins - If You Were Here kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Long Dong will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Morgan! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Long Dong! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck with that takedown attempt from Dong. Dong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dong has a takedown stuffed. Dong closes the distance and clinches up with Morgan, looking for a takedown. Dong pushes Morgan against the cage but Morgan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Henry Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Dong. Morgan 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. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Morgan throwing strikes but missing. Dong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morgan is aware though and is defending well. Dong is looking for a triangle but Morgan pushes his legs off easily.
Morgan looking to pass the guard. Dong is looking for a triangle but Morgan pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Morgan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morgan has managed to get both his arms back between Dong's legs - danger averted. Dong looking for a sweep. Not yet Dong, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dong throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Dong is retaining full guard. Morgan stands and throws Dong's legs to the side, diving into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Morgan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Morgan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Morgan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Morgan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Dong tries to escape but Morgan is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dong throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Dong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Dong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgan pulls his head out easily. Morgan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dong is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Henry Morgan! Henry Morgan retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ima Yerface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yerface might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In Flames - Like You Better Dead. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ima Yerface! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jules Winnfield! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yerface tries to clinch up but Winnfield circles away and keeps his distance. Winnfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yerface misses with a low kick. Winnfield sizes up Yerface with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A good leg kick by Yerface. Winnfield throws a shot from downtown. Yerface moves away and avoids it. Winnfield lands with a nice body punch. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yerface, right into the meat.
Yerface throws a body punch but Winnfield moves out of range. Yerface looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Yerface prevents Winnfield from getting back to his feet. Yerface not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Yerface wants to control from the top but Winnfield keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yerface throws a big right hand that misses. Winnfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Yerface postures up in Winnfield's guard and throws a big left but Winnfield blocks it. Yerface throwing strikes but missing. Winnfield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Winnfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two 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. Winnfield throws a body punch but Yerface moves out of range. Yerface will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Winnfield throws the left hand but Yerface avoids the punch easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Yerface. Winnfield does a little dance to reset his feet. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yerface, right into the meat.
Yerface is looking to clinch. A chopping leg kick lands by Yerface. Yerface ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Yerface punishes Winnfield's body with a nice straight punch. Winnfield looks gassed! A slapping leg kick lands for Yerface.
Winnfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yerface connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Jules Winnfield has been cut. Yerface scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yerface clinches. Yerface lands a knee to the body.
Yerface has Winnfield pressed against the cage.
Winnfield takes a shot to the head. Yerface leaning his opponent against the cage. Yerface seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Yerface lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Yerface scores a nice knee to the body.
Winnfield letting Yerface take a breather here. Yerface lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winnfield backwards. Yerface lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winnfield. Yerface lands on the inside with an uppercut. Yerface lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Yerface cracks Winnfield with a nice body shot. Yerface works on Winnfield's body with a couple of short punches. Yerface stalls. Yerface is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yerface lands a body shot. Yerface works on Winnfield's body with a couple of short punches. This has been an exciting period of action! Yerface lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winnfield backwards. Yerface lands a damaging elbow. Yerface lands a shoulder strike. Yerface's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Yerface comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Yerface lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Winnfield or not. Yerface scores with a hook to the body. Yerface throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Yerface lands a good knee to the midsection. Winnfield won't want to take too many of those. Yerface is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Winnfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Winnfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Yerface has double underhooks. Yerface breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Yerface tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winnfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Yerface. Yerface ducks down and throws a hook to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Yerface connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Winnfield takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yerface connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Winnfield's hands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ima Yerface dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yerface ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Winnfield tries to keep at a distance but Yerface has taken the fight into the clinch. A right hand to the body from Yerface.
Yerface dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Yerface.
Yerface just leaning against Winnfield, taking a breather. Yerface lands with a short shot to the head. Yerface drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Winnfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yerface landing knees to the body.
Ima Yerface has scored more points in the clinch so far. Yerface is struggling to control the position. Winnfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Yerface won't allow it.
Winnfield is breathing heavily. Yerface effectively controlling the action here. Winnfield wants to break free but Yerface has control.
Yerface is leaning against Winnfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Yerface prevents Winnfield from breaking the clinch. Yerface lands an elbow inside that Winnfield shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Knees to the body from Yerface.
Yerface creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winnfield's defenses. Winnfield is trying to break the clinch but Yerface is controlling him. Winnfield takes a knee to the side of the body. Winnfield takes a shot to the head. Yerface works on Winnfield's body with a couple of short punches. Yerface controlling the action here for a moment.
Yerface gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Yerface works on Winnfield's body with a couple of short punches. Winnfield takes an elbow to the temple. Yerface landing knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Yerface.
A bit of stalling here from Yerface.
Yerface breaks from the clinch.
Jules Winnfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Winnfield moves forwards but Yerface connects with a nice, crisp jab. Yerface throws a good cross that connects.
Yerface fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yerface tries to clinch up but Winnfield circles away and keeps his distance. A swing and a miss from Yerface. Winnfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yerface. Yerface moves in looking to clinch but Winnfield pushes him off. A looping hook to the body misses from Yerface. Winnfield does a little dance to reset his feet. Winnfield is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yerface. Yerface chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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! Yerface scores with a crisp jab that stopped Winnfield in his tracks. Winnfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winnfield moves out of range as Yerface throws a body kick.
Winnfield keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yerface swinging wildly here.
Yerface slips a jab from Winnfield. Yerface takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Winnfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Yerface fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Yerface tries to clinch but Winnfield moves out of range. Yerface misses with a low kick.
Yerface is looking to wear down Winnfield with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Yerface takes a swing at Winnfield's ribcage but misses. Yerface chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Yerface throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Winnfield takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yerface dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Winnfield. That did some damage! Yerface is looking to clinch but Winnfield is avoiding it.
Winnfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Yerface shoots in for a double leg but Winnfield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Yerface moves in looking to clinch but Winnfield pushes him off. The fighters circle momentarily. Winnfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Winnfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yerface. Yerface obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big left from Winnfield misses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A thudding body kick lands there by Yerface!
The fighters circling - Yerface throws out the jab but it was never going to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ima Yerface dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Winnfield avoids the body shot from Yerface.
Yerface wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Yerface misses with a hook to the body
and Winnfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Yerface tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winnfield swats him away and circles back towards the center. Winnfield misses with a shot to the body and Yerface counters with a low kick, right behind Winnfield 's knee. Yerface with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ima Yerface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Winnfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A swing and a miss from Yerface. Winnfield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yerface can pounce on him.
Yerface turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Ima Yerface is winning the standup battle so far. Yerface clinches but Winnfield breaks the clinch and Winnfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yerface throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Winnfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Yerface connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Winnfield slips a straight right by Yerface. Yerface scoring well with a low kick there.
Winnfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yerface. Yerface lands a lovely overhand right. Yerface lands a lovely overhand right. Yerface throws a nice inside leg kick. Yerface buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yerface goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Winnfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Both fighters circling a little - Yerface finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Crunch! Yerface slams his shin into Winnfield's torso. Winnfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Yerface. Yerface tries to close the distance and clinch but Winnfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Winnfield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yerface. A chopping leg kick lands by Yerface. Yerface misses with a wild body shot. Yerface is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winnfield can do to turn this around? Yerface moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Yerface is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Yerface lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yerface works Winnfield's body with a nice hook. Yerface lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Yerface connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Yerface with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yerface uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Yerface connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Yerface tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Yerface scores with a jab to the body. Yerface swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Winnfield. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yerface wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yerface closes the distance and clinches. Yerface lands an elbow inside. Yerface is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Winnfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Winnfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Winnfield is trying to break free. Yerface breaks from the clinch.
Yerface fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winnfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Winnfield checks the leg kick. Yerface tries to close the distance and clinch but Winnfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Winnfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Yerface displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winnfield throws out the jab. Yerface throws a head kick that misses. Yerface lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ima Yerface clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Yerface is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nice shot lands for Winnfield. Winnfield jabs at Yerface's body. Winnfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Yerface throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yerface tries to bum rush Winnfield with a series of wild strikes but Winnfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Yerface loads up on a big right hand but Winnfield slips the punch. Yerface blocks a jab. Yerface punishes Winnfield's body with a nice straight punch. Yerface connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Winnfield misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Winnfield. Winnfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yerface was well out of range. Poor timing from Winnfield. Yerface throws a low kick but Winnfield avoids it. Yerface lands a nice hook to Winnfield's body. Winnfield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Winnfield is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Yerface stuns Winnfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Yerface lands with a cross. Yerface jabs at Winnfield's body. Yerface throws a sloppy head kick and Winnfield moves out of range easily. Winnfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yerface. Yerface has closed the distance and engaged Winnfield in a clinch.
Winnfield takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yerface creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winnfield's defenses. Yerface stalling.
Winnfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Winnfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Yerface lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Jules Winnfield's cut even more. Yerface lands a body shot. Yerface stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ima Yerface. Winnfield throws a hook but Yerface avoids it easily. Yerface takes a swing at Winnfield's ribcage but misses. Yerface fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winnfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Yerface lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Winnfield staying out of range there. Yerface is looking to land body kicks. Yerface buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yerface lands with a shot to the body. Yerface scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Yerface gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Yerface stalling.
Winnfield is trying to break free. Yerface gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Winnfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yerface. Yerface stands and throws Winnfield's legs to the side, diving into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yerface trying to control the position but Winnfield is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yerface stands up and we're back to a striking position. Yerface throws a right hand that Winnfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Winnfield also avoids with ease. Winnfield moves out of range as Yerface strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yerface lands a nice hook to Winnfield's body. Winnfield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Winnfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Yerface. Winnfield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ima Yerface had his way with Jules Winnfield in that round. The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield's cut. 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. This is the final round!
Winnfield misses with a hook to the body
and Yerface counters with a nice low kick that buckles Winnfield's knee momentarily. Yerface connects with a good right hand that stumbles Winnfield. Winnfield circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Yerface wants to clinch up but Winnfield keeps it at a distance. Winnfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Yerface fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winnfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Yerface tries to clinch there but Winnfield circles away.
Yerface jabs Winnfield right on the nose. Winnfield blinks but takes it well. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yerface.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yerface fails in his attempt to clinch. Yerface catches Winnfield with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Winnfield is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Yerface stuns Winnfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Yerface with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yerface tries to clinch up. Both fighters circling a little - Yerface finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yerface.
Yerface lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Yerface scores with a hook. Yerface scoring well with a low kick there.
Yerface scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Winnfield keeps the fight on the outside. Yerface throws a nice head kick!
Yerface throws a body punch but Winnfield moves out of range. Winnfield just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yerface connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A solid leg kick lands there for Yerface.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yerface moves in looking to clinch but Winnfield pushes him off. Yerface thows a body shot but no joy. Yerface sizes up Winnfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Yerface gets a clinch. Winnfield takes a knee to the side of the body. Yerface lands a knee to the body.
Yerface is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Yerface presses Winnfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Yerface stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A body shot lands from Yerface.
Yerface lands with a light punch inside. Yerface stalling.
A right hand to the body from Yerface.
Winnfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Yerface lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice left hand lands by Yerface.
Yerface digs a right hand into Winnfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Winnfield's gas tank. Yerface is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. The referee is keeping an eye on Yerface - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yerface lands a hook to the side of the head. Yerface scores with a shoulder strike. Yerface makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Yerface has Winnfield pressed against the cage, preventing Winnfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Nice body punch from Yerface. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yerface. Winnfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Yerface lands a nice knee to the body. Yerface lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winnfield. Yerface is working Winnfield over against the cage. Yerface putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Winnfield in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Yerface displaying some good clinch control by pressing Winnfield up against the cage. Yerface is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Winnfield is defending well for now. A bit of stalling here from Yerface.
Winnfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Yerface lands an uppercut. Yerface creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winnfield's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yerface creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winnfield's defenses. Yerface stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Yerface for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Yerface missing with knees to the body.
Jules Winnfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Yerface trying to stall but Winnfield improves his position.
Yerface has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Winnfield avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Winnfield has had enough of the clinch but Yerface keeps him there for the moment. Winnfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Yerface tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Winnfield breaks the clinch.
Yerface moves out of range as Winnfield strikes. Ima Yerface is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Yerface attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Winnfield throws a right and a left that both miss. Winnfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Yerface dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Winnfield. That did some damage! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yerface, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight! Ima Yerface showed his dominance in that final round. Well Yerface 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:41 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:41 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ima Yerface! Ima Yerface retains his light heavyweight title!
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