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APF 48 - Blood on my Neck II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Morton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bad Company. Morton has chosen Rock N Roll-Led Zeppelin as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Smith! 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, Ricky Morton! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. A shot to de liver by Morton. Beautiful body shot. Morton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith. Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Morton getting side control. Smith is looking to improve his position.
Morton moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Morton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape. Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Morton passes to side control. Morton wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Morton tries to move to mount but Smith blocks the move with his legs. Smith tries to bench press Morton off him but Morton keeps the position. Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Morton is looking for a kimura here.
Morton is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now. Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith. Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Morton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Morton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. Morton works a leg free and moves into half guard. Morton lands with a punch from half guard. Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Morton sits in half guard. Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Morton 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.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith wants to control the action here but instead Morton manages to pass to full mount! Morton lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Morton wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Morton. Morton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Morton with the ground and pound from mount. Morton looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith! Morton looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morton looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Morton with the ground and pound from mount.
 It looks like Jim Smith has been cut. Morton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Morton dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jim Smith's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Morton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith. Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Smith slips a straight right by Morton. Morton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ricky Morton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Morton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it. Morton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily. Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morton.
A head kick by Morton misses and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Smith throws a right hand that Morton ducks under and follows up with a left that Morton also avoids with ease. Smith with a lazy takedown attempt letting Morton counter with a right hand. Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morton moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Morton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Morton postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow. Smith 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.
Morton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top! Morton is breathing heavily. Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Morton has wrist control. Morton 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. Morton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith is looking to advance position but Morton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Morton tries to control but Smith wriggling away. Ricky Morton has got the better of the ground game so far. Smith wants to control but Morton is having none of it. Morton with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there. Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith regains half guard. Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morton's back! Morton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Smith's guard. Nice work there by Morton.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Morton pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard. Smith tries to roll over but Morton keeps him under control. Morton working Smith over with strikes. Morton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Smith reverses the position - he's now on top in Morton's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricky Morton will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Jim Smith'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!
Morton misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a straight right hand. Morton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout. Smith wants to clinch. Smith closes the distance but Morton moves to the side and Morton counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee. Morton jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Morton misses
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Morton tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Morton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morton avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Morton is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Morton tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Morton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Smith lands a body shot. Morton prevents a body shot from Smith. Morton is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morton has his back to the cage. Morton has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Jim Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Morton. A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mortons head. Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut. Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith is working Morton over against the cage. Smith is working Morton over against the cage. Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head. Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morton.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Morton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. Knees to the body from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morton.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morton backwards. Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morton wants to stall.
Smith lands a shoulder strike. Morton tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Morton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Smith lands a body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smith throws a head punch that misses. Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. Smith lands a body punch in the clinch. Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morton backwards. Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morton blocks it with crossed arms. Morton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Morton stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position. Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Morton controls the action.
Morton lands a right hand. Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Morton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ricky Morton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Smith lands a jab to Morton's midsection. Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morton. Smith avoids the body shot from Morton.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morton. Jim Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Morton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Morton jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morton looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith has Morton up against the cage in a clinch.
Morton dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Jim Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morton wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Morton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage. Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy. Morton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Morton wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Morton preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight! Jim Smith showed his dominance in that final round. I think Morton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricky Morton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adin Wrenton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can't Tell Me Nothing. 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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260 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huey Freeman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adin Wrenton! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wrenton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wrenton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freeman swats him away and circles back towards the center. Freeman avoids the body shot from Wrenton.
Freeman throws a right hand that Wrenton ducks under and follows up with a left that Wrenton also avoids with ease. Huey Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Freeman looks to land a combination but Wrenton avoids it well. Freeman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Freeman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wrenton throws a hook but Freeman blocks it. Wrenton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freeman.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Freeman drives through with a takedown into guard. Wrenton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Freeman with a flurry of punches that miss. Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wrenton is keeping the position for now. Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrenton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wrenton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wrenton holds on and takes a little breather. Freeman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Wrenton 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.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Wrenton is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Freeman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wrenton lands a glancing blow to the side of Freeman's head.
 It looks like Huey Freeman has been cut. Wrenton throws out a loose jab but Freeman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrenton drops Freeman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Freeman looks back up at him and smiles so Wrenton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Freeman misses with a double jab.
Adin Wrenton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wrenton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Freeman, pushing him back against the cage. Wrenton avoiding damage as Freeman throws knees to the body.
Wrenton being controlled against the cage. Wrenton lands with a short shot to the head.
 Huey Freeman's cut is getting worse. Wrenton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Freeman trying to land knees to the body.
Freeman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wrenton smiles and moves away.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A big left from Wrenton misses. Freeman keeps the fight on the outside. Wrenton wants to clinch up but Freeman keeps it at a distance. Freeman keeps the fight on the outside. Wrenton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Freeman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Freeman avoids the body shot from Wrenton.
Freeman lands with a nice combination. Wrenton backs away looking to recover. Left hook, right uppercut from Freeman. Freeman lands a jab-cross combination. Wrenton throws the left hand but Freeman avoids the punch easily. Freeman shoots in and drives through. Wrenton sprawls well.
Freeman closes the distance and pushes Wrenton back into the cage. Freeman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wrenton.
Freeman missing with knees to the body.
Wrenton lands a left hand.
Wrenton misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrenton managing to block the knees to the body from Freeman.
A right hook to the body lands for Freeman.
Freeman wants to get back to striking at distance but Wrenton won't allow it.
Wrenton avoiding damage as Freeman throws knees to the body.
Wrenton lands a shoulder strike. Wrenton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Wrenton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Freeman misses with an elbow over the top. Freeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Freeman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wrenton prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huey Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Freeman is breathing heavily. A short uppercut from Wrenton.
 Huey Freeman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Freeman taking a breather. Wrenton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wrenton lands a shoulder strike. Wrenton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
 Freeman is rocked! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrenton. Oh Freeman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wrenton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wrenton has a couple of punches blocked by Freeman.
A head punch on the inside from Wrenton fails to land. Freeman seems to have got his legs back now. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrenton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
 Jeez, Huey Freeman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Freeman jumps guard but Wrenton stands there with Freeman around his waist. Freeman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wrenton creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Freeman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Freeman drops to his knees and Wrenton pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adin Wrenton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven ole Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Lassiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lassiter has chosen Chumbawamba - Tubthumping 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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280 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sven ole Thorsen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Lassiter! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thorsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lassiter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorsen drops Lassiter with a beautiful combination! Lassiter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thorsen is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Paul Lassiter has been cut. 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!
Thorsen cracks Lassiter with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lassiter looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thorsen finish him?
 That has opened up Paul Lassiter's cut even more. Lassiter is looking to clinch. Lassiter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
 It looks like Sven ole Thorsen has been cut. Lassiter wants to clinch up but Thorsen keeps it at a distance. Thorsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A looping hook to the body misses from Thorsen. Lassiter does a little dance to reset his feet. Lassiter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thorsen's waist but Thorsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lassiter off to one side. Thorsen feints and then cracks Lassiter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lassiter down. Lassiter looks gassed! Thorsen feints a jab and as Lassiter dips his head, Thorsen unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Lassiter right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Lassiter falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Thorsen smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sven ole Thorsen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hurrican Gravity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Doctor Jones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hurrican Gravity! 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, Doctor Jones! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones moves into the clinch. Gravity prevents a body shot from Jones. A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones lands a right hand. Gravity takes an elbow to the temple. Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A short left from Jones. Nice body punch from Jones. Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses. Gravity managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gravity is breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gravity on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones. Jones is working Gravity over against the cage. Gravity wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage. Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Gravity pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gravity looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range. Gravity throws a body kick that misses.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch. Gravity throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely. Gravity lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones rushes Gravity and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Jones slows down the pace here.
Gravity is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him. Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jones lands a right hand. Gravity has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Gravity managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones has clasped his hands together around Gravity's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Jones is chipping away with strikes.
Jones trying to control the position but Gravity is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control. Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Gravity is trying to get back to half guard. Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gravity some visible discomfort.
Jones is working Gravity over with some ground and pound from side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones working the ground and pound. Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Gravity is looking for a sweep. Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Jones lands a few punches from side control. Sloppy strikes there by Jones.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Gravity controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Jones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gravity sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Jones throws a strike aimed at the side of Gravity's head but Gravity avoids it well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Jones controlling the position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jones working the ground and pound from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Jones dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gravity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gravity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones. Hurrican Gravity is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gravity stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jones connects with the punch. Gravity fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Gravity misses. Jones slips under a jab. Gravity looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming. Gravity jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gravity misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Gravity didn't expect that. Jones with a flurry of punches that miss. Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Gravity.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jones throwing strikes from guard but Gravity blocks nicely. Jones scoring with some ground and pound. Gravity keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Gravity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones. Gravity will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt. Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gravity. Jones lands a nice hook to Gravity's body. Gravity takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gravity connects with a single shot there. Jones throws a hook but Gravity blocks it. Gravity throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely. A slow jab from Gravity misses its intended target. Jones misses with an uppercut. Gravity saw that one coming. Left hook, right uppercut from Gravity. Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gravity sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Jones shoots in but no luck this time. Hurrican Gravity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Jones. Jones takes one to the chin there. Gravity avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hurrican Gravity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Gravity jabs at Jones's body. Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gravity.
Gravity throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Gravity throws a right and a left that both miss. Gravity throws a jab when Jones was well out of range. Gravity looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range. Gravity walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones. Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Gravity. Gravity throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones. A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones lands with a light punch inside. Gravity tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage. Jones lands a body shot. Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Gravity stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage. Gravity wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage. Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones gets through Gravity's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Gravity pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones is looking to clinch. Gravity swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gravity throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones avoids the head kick by Gravity.
Nice defenses there by Jones. Gravity loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jones punishes Gravity's body with a nice straight punch. Gravity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it. Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gravity as he avoids it easily.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Gravity back into the cage. Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Jones continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Jones looking for a takedown. Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jones digs a right hand underneath Gravity's ribcage. Gravity let out a lung full of air as it connected. Jones lands a nice shot to the body. Jones lands a right hand.
Jones gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Gravity on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Gravity won't allow Jones to pass to mount. Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gravity keeps working. Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Jones working Gravity over with strikes. Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Jones moves into full mount! Gravity won't be happy about that! Jones scoring with strikes but Gravity is staying in there.
Jones working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Gravity looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Jones! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Doctor Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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, Scott Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pepe Mendoza! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mendoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Mendoza's head back.
Mendoza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Mendoza moves away and avoids it. Mendoza avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
so Mendoza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mendoza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mendoza has Johnson in his guard.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendoza looking for subs off his back but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mendoza is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Mendoza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Johnson trying to control but Mendoza is working from the bottom. Mendoza controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Mendoza is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Mendoza wants to sweep but no luck.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Mendoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well. Johnson postures up.
Mendoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Mendoza looks gassed!
Mendoza has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendoza being controlled here, momentarily. Johnson wants to control from the top but Mendoza keeps moving.
Mendoza looking for subs off his back but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
 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. Johnson prevents Mendoza from improving his position. Mendoza wants to get back to full guard but Johnson has passed into side control. Mendoza is trying to escape the mount.
Mendoza wants to control but Johnson is having none of it. Mendoza is trying desperately to improve position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pepe Mendoza will probably get the nod. That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mendoza throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Mendoza throws a sloppy body shot
and Mendoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendoza circles away quickly and effectively. Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mendoza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Mendoza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well. Mendoza is breathing heavily.
Mendoza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mendoza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Mendoza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Johnson keeps control of the position for the meantime. Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendoza on the ground.
 That's two 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. Mendoza passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson! Mendoza misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mendoza goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendoza is retaining full guard.
Mendoza looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mendoza working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendoza is keeping the position for now. Mendoza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Mendoza. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Mendoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there. Mendoza avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson with a hook. Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away. Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away. Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendoza circles away quickly and effectively. Mendoza slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Mendoza fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendoza closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mendoza lands in his opponent's guard. Johnson keeping full guard, as Mendoza tries to pass. Mendoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Mendoza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Johnson keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully. Mendoza wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Mendoza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson!
 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. Johnson works to advance to full mount. Mendoza defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Mendoza reaches up to try and control the position but Johnson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mendoza rolls and tries to escape and now Johnson has his back!
Mendoza is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Johnson. Johnson is looking to control Mendoza but Mendoza is wriggling around and keeping busy. Mendoza is in bad spot here.
Mendoza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson controls the position. Johnson is trying to stick to Mendoza's back but Mendoza is turning into Johnson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Johnson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mendoza.
Mendoza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Mendoza has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mendoza. Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Mendoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. You can see the frustration on Mendoza's face as Johnson controls the position.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mendoza sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Mendoza dodges the ground and pound from Johnson. Mendoza is looking for a sweep. Pepe Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Johnson working away. Johnson controls the position. Scott Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mendoza slips under a jab. Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mendoza counters with an outside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mendoza - that will leave a mark!
And that's the end of the fight! Scott Johnson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Mendoza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepe Mendoza!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Malfoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KJ Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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218 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke Malfoy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, KJ Dempsey! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dempsey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Dempsey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Dempsey throws a series of punches but Malfoy avoids them all with ease. Dempsey throws a hook but Malfoy avoids it easily. Dempsey throws a right hand that Malfoy ducks under and follows up with a left that Malfoy also avoids with ease.
Malfoy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Malfoy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dempsey is working to get back to half guard.
Malfoy trying to control but he's not successful this time. Dempsey is working to get back to half guard.
Dempsey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Malfoy looking to secure an arm triangle but Dempsey defends it well. Malfoy is in the full mount, landing strikes. Dempsey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Malfoy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
 That's one minute gone in the round. Malfoy is landing with some decent strikes but Dempsey is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
 It looks like KJ Dempsey has been cut. Dempsey manages to regain half guard. Good work. Dempsey trying to control but Malfoy postures up.
Dempsey is trying to get back to full guard. Dempsey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Malfoy lands a couple of elbows. Malfoy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Malfoy is in close to Dempsey's body, working some short punches and elbows. Malfoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dempsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dempsey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dempsey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Malfoy! Malfoy wants to control but Dempsey is having none of it.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Malfoy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Malfoy is trying desperately to improve position. Dempsey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dempsey trying to control but Malfoy is having none of it. Malfoy is looking to get to half guard. Malfoy tries to lock up and control but Dempsey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Dempsey has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Malfoy's face.
Malfoy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dempsey punishing his opponent with strikes. Dempsey punishing his opponent with strikes. Dempsey pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
 Malfoy is rocked! Dempsey drops a big elbow. That's hurt Malfoy! More shots from Dempsey and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KJ Dempsey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Pugh Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Jodoin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jethro Pugh Rockefeller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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224 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jethro Pugh Rockefeller! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramon Jodoin! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jodoin lands an overhand right.
 It looks like Jethro Pugh Rockefeller has been cut. Jodoin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rockefeller lands a big head kick that sends Jodoin tumbling to the mat! Rockefeller takes a step backwards and waves Jodoin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Jodoin is rocked!
 It looks like Ramon Jodoin has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jodoin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jodoin is still on wobbly legs! Can Rockefeller finish him? Jodoin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jodoin seems to have recovered his senses. Jodoin checks a leg kick. Jodoin misses with a body shot.
Rockefeller misses with a body kick. Rockefeller throws a series of punches but Jodoin avoids them all with ease. Nice body punch from Jodoin. Jodoin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rockefeller circles away quickly and effectively. Jodoin defending well as Rockefeller loads up on a big left hand. Rockefeller cracks the inside of Jodoin's front leg. Jodoin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockefeller.
Jodoin works Rockefeller's body with a nice hook. Jodoin looks to land a combination but Rockefeller avoids it well. Ramon Jodoin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jodoin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jodoin wants it to stay on the feet. Jodoin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rockefeller. Jodoin looks to land a combination but Rockefeller avoids it well. Jodoin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rockefeller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. No joy there for Jodoin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jodoin misses with a combination
and Rockefeller counters with a thumping low kick. No joy there for Jodoin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rockefeller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ramon Jodoin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rockefeller. Rockefeller is breathing heavily. Rockefeller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jodoin tries to avoid it but Rockefeller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jodoin to the ground. Jodoin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jethro Pugh Rockefeller. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jodoin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockefeller moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rockefeller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jodoin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rockefeller counters with a big head kick but Jodoin shrugs it off. Jodoin misses the jab. A slapping leg kick lands for Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick but Jodoin checks it. Jodoin misses with a straight right. Rockefeller throws a leg kick but Jodoin checks it. Rockefeller jabs Jodoin right on the nose. Jodoin blinks but takes it well. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jodoin misses with an uppercut. Jodoin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rockefeller. Rockefeller throws a big shot that misses. Rockefeller throws a jab when Jodoin was well out of range. Jodoin's corner calls for a 1-2. Jodoin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Jodoin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jodoin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jodoin swinging wildly here.
A right-left combo lands from Rockefeller. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rockefeller, right into the meat.
Jodoin throws a right and a left that both miss. Rockefeller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Rockefeller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rockefeller tries a head kick but it misses.
Jodoin misses with a few strikes there.
Jodoin misses with a double jab.
Jodoin misses with a straight left. Rockefeller misses with a hook.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Jodoin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockefeller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jodoin slips a jab and a cross from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a jab when Jodoin was well out of range. Jodoin misses with a few strikes there.
Jodoin looks to land a combination but Rockefeller avoids it well. Rockefeller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Rockefeller throws a solid leg kick but Jodoin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rockefeller. A telegraphed right hand from Jodoin misses the target. Jodoin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rockefeller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jodoin.
Rockefeller thows a left - swing and a miss! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Pugh Rockefeller 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.
Jodoin catches Rockefeller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Jethro Pugh Rockefeller is winning the standup battle so far. Jodoin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jodoin throws a combination that misses and Rockefeller counters with a head kick. That will keep Jodoin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Rockefeller misses with a low kick.
Jodoin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jodoin throws out a loose jab but Rockefeller uses good head movement to avoid it. Rockefeller cracks Jodoin with a good jab. Jodoin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rockefeller counters with a head kick that drops Jodoin to the mat! Jodoin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 That has opened up Ramon Jodoin's cut even more. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jodoin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rockefeller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rockefeller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jodoin wants to get back to his feet.
Rockefeller is working for a kimura but Jodoin is defending it quite comfortably.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jodoin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rockefeller. Jodoin is trying to stand up here but Rockefeller is controlling him well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockefeller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jodoin wants to get back to his feet.
 That's two 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.
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Jodoin lands a nice shot to the body.
Jodoin throws a combination that misses and Rockefeller counters with an outside leg kick.
Jodoin lands a left and a right that send Rockefeller crashing to the mat, dazed. Jodoin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Rockefeller is rocked! Jodoin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rockefeller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Jodoin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rockefeller misses with a looping right. Rockefeller throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jodoin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockefeller moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jodoin misses with a wild body shot. Jodoin throws a jab when Rockefeller was well out of range. Rockefeller fails to land with a series of punches.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Rockefeller misses with an uppercut. Jodoin misses with a double jab.
Jodoin throws out a powerful jab. Rockefeller slips a straight right by Jodoin. Jodoin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rockefeller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jodoin's knee momentarily. Jodoin with a nice cross. Rockefeller connects with a solid leg kick. Jodoin throws a series of punches but Rockefeller moves out of range. Jodoin throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockefeller. Rockefeller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jodoin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rockefeller throws the left hand but Jodoin avoids the punch easily.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Jodoin just misses with a punch to the body.
Jodoin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rockefeller scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A combination from Jodoin does no damage. Jodoin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Nice takedown defense from Jodoin. No joy for Rockefeller on that attempt. Jodoin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Oh Rockefeller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
 Jethro Pugh Rockefeller's cut is getting worse. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jodoin throws a monster overhand right that drops Rockefeller! Jodoin follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramon Jodoin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zygarath Shinsaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zygarath Shinsaku is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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153 lbs
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163 lbs
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Decent boxing
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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
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zygarath Shinsaku! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wayne! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shinsaku to the mat! Shinsaku manages to get full guard. Shinsaku is controlling Wayne's posture. Shinsaku controls Wayne momentarily but Wayne frees himself.
Wayne drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shinsaku dives on top into guard. Wayne keeping moving, preventing Shinsaku from controlling successfully. Wayne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Wayne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Wayne has control of Shinsaku's left arm, preventing Shinsaku from doing any damage. Shinsaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wayne swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wayne wants to sweep but no luck.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Shinsaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Shinsaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Shinsaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Shinsaku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shinsaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it. Shinsaku misses with a looping right. Shinsaku with a body punch. A glancing blow. Shinsaku throws a head kick that misses. Shinsaku throws a leg kick but Wayne checks it. Shinsaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Wayne misses with a looping right. Wayne staying out of range there. Wayne moves out of range of the body kick. Shinsaku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Shinsaku looks for the body kick but Wayne saw that one coming. A jab from Wayne finds it's way through Shinsaku's defenses. Shinsaku misses the shot to the body. Wayne checks a leg kick. Shinsaku throws a looping overhand right but Wayne ducks down to avoid it. Wayne misses with a hook. Shinsaku ducks under a wild hook from Wayne. Wayne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shinsaku in his tracks. Shinsaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Wayne. Wayne slips a jab from Shinsaku. Shinsaku throws a big shot that misses. Shinsaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Shinsaku misses with a wild body shot. Shinsaku misses with a head kick.
Zygarath Shinsaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A big left from Shinsaku misses. Shinsaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Shinsaku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Shinsaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wayne moves out of range of the leg kick from Shinsaku. Wayne with a body punch. A glancing blow. A big right from Shinsaku misses. Wayne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shinsaku on the side of the head. Wayne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wayne throws a lazy right hand but Shinsaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Zygarath Shinsaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shinsaku throws a head kick but Wayne moves out of range.
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 Zygarath Shinsaku will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Shinsaku throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Shinsaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Shinsaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne. Wayne misses the jab. Shinsaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Shinsaku plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Shinsaku really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Shinsaku misses with a low kick. Wayne moves out of range of the body kick from Shinsaku.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shinsaku.
Shinsaku throws a leg kick that misses. Shinsaku jabs at Wayne's body. Wayne slips a jab from Shinsaku. Shinsaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Wayne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shinsaku. Wayne takes a swing at Shinsaku's ribcage but misses. Wayne fails to land the takedown. Wayne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Wayne moves out of range of the body kick. Shinsaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Wayne. Wayne goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Wayne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shinsaku finds it's way round the side to connect with Wayne's head. Shinsaku throws a half hearted mid kick. Wayne punishes Shinsaku's body with a nice straight punch. Wayne misses with an uppercut. Shinsaku saw that one coming.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Shinsaku avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Wayne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shinsaku manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Shinsaku looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Shinsaku wants to hit a switch here but Wayne passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shinsaku there! Shinsaku tries to hold on but Wayne postures up.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Wayne is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shinsaku can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
 It looks like Zygarath Shinsaku has been cut. Shinsaku bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Wayne looking to control.
Wayne controlling Shinsaku's posture. Wayne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shinsaku manages to get himself to full guard.
Shinsaku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Wayne preventing the sweep. Shinsaku is working hard here to advance position. Wayne prevents Shinsaku from getting back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shinsaku controls Wayne momentarily but Wayne frees himself. Wayne stopping the sweep attempt from Shinsaku. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Wayne will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Zygarath Shinsaku's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shinsaku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Shinsaku misses with a hook. Shinsaku wants to land a leg kick but Wayne is out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Shinsaku.
Shinsaku scores with a push kick. Shinsaku takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shinsaku thows a body kick. Wayne tries to catch it but that hurt him. Wayne misses with a straight left.
Wayne closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wayne lands in his opponent's guard. Wayne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Shinsaku is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wayne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Wayne won't allow Shinsaku to sweep him here. Wayne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
 That's two 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. Shinsaku wants to sweep but no luck. Shinsaku on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shinsaku tries to get out of the position. Wayne throwing strikes from guard but Shinsaku blocks nicely.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Wayne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A looping hook to the body misses from Shinsaku. Wayne does a little dance to reset his feet. Wayne moves out of range as Shinsaku throws a body kick.
Wayne lands a head shot. Wayne moves out of range as Shinsaku throws a body kick.
Wayne avoids the head kick by Shinsaku.
Shinsaku missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wayne scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Wayne throws a lazy right hand but Shinsaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wayne moves out of range of the body kick from Shinsaku.
Shinsaku is looking to score with low kicks. Wayne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Shinsaku throws a low kick, looking for Wayne's leg but Wayne calmly moves out of range. Wayne moves out of range of the body kick from Shinsaku.
Shinsaku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shinsaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wayne with a nice cross. Shinsaku misses with a wild body shot. Shinsaku misses with a straight left. Wayne thuds a left hand into Shinsaku's body.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wayne shoots in and bounces Shinsaku off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Wayne looking to pass the guard. Shinsaku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shinsaku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wayne is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinsaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zygarath Shinsaku. I think Shinsaku has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zygarath Shinsaku!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johan Falk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nalle Puh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rise Against - But Tonight We Dance. Puh has chosen Nalle Puhin uudet seikkailut as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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197 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johan Falk! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nalle Puh! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Falk lands a nice shot to the body.
Puh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puh takes the fight into the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Puh. Falk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Puh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Puh misses with an elbow over the top. Puh throws an elbow that misses.
Knees to the body from Puh.
Puh gets underhooks to prevent Falk's takedown attempt.
Puh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Falk can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Falk. That's going to take a lot out of him. Falk takes an elbow to the forehead. Puh lands an elbow inside. Puh scores a nice knee to the body.
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! Falk tries to score a body lock takedown but Puh shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Falk is breathing heavily. Falk is trying to drag Puh to the mat but Puh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Falk goes for a takedown attempt but Puh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Falk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Puh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Falk throws a series of punches but Puh moves out of range. Falk avoids the head kick by Puh.
Johan Falk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Falk throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Puh misses with a head kick.
Puh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Falk on the side of the head. A slow jab from Falk misses its intended target. Puh misses with a hook. Falk ducked under it nicely. Decent striking displayed by Falk there. Falk throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Puh throws a nice inside leg kick. Falk on the wrong end of a nice hook. Puh lands with a nice body punch. Puh scores with a three punch combo!
Puh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Falk. That did some damage!
Puh darts in and clinches Falk up against the cage. A short right from Puh.
 Falk is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Puh lands with a right to the head. Oh Falk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Puh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Falk seems to have got his legs back now. Puh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Puh lands with a short head shot on the inside. Puh gets through Falk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Puh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Falk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Puh tries to land a knee to the head but Falk blocks with his arms.
Falk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Puh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Puh lands an elbow just above Falk 's eye. Puh leaning his opponent against the cage. Falk takes an elbow to the temple. Puh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Puh prevents the takedown attempt.
Falk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Falk has had enough of the clinch but Puh keeps him there for the moment. Puh lands an elbow inside. Nice body punch from Puh. Puh lands an elbow that stopped Falk in his tracks for a moment. Puh lands an elbow just above Falk 's eye. Puh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Puh lands an elbow that stopped Falk in his tracks for a moment. Puh lands a big knee! That's hurt Falk! Oh, he's all over the place! Puh lands another knee that sends Falk to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nalle Puh!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trujillo Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Neckpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Youngblood might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome to the Jungle. 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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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trujillo Youngblood! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sam Neckpunch! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Neckpunch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Youngblood backs up against the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Youngblood.
Youngblood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Neckpunch doesn't seem bothered though. A head kick misses from Neckpunch. A swing and a miss from Neckpunch. Youngblood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The fighters circling - Neckpunch throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Neckpunch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Youngblood. Youngblood dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Neckpunch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neckpunch goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Neckpunch throws an overhand right that lands on Youngblood's shoulder, as Youngblood tries to avoid the shot. Youngblood moves out of range as Neckpunch throws a body kick.
Neckpunch misses with the combination.
Youngblood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Youngblood moves out of range as Neckpunch strikes. Youngblood misses with an uppercut. Youngblood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neckpunch throws a right and a left that both miss. Neckpunch throws a shot from downtown. Youngblood moves away and avoids it. Neckpunch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Youngblood.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Neckpunch pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice cross by Youngblood. Neckpunch keeps the fight on the outside. Youngblood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neckpunch swats him away and circles back towards the center. Youngblood throws a series of punches but Neckpunch moves out of range. Youngblood dodges the punch combination from Neckpunch.
Neckpunch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Neckpunch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Youngblood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neckpunch sees it coming and avoids it easily. Youngblood throws a hook but Neckpunch avoids it easily. Good standup being displayed there by Neckpunch as he connects with a hook. Youngblood slips under a jab from Neckpunch. Youngblood looks to land a combination. Neckpunch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
 It looks like Sam Neckpunch has been cut. Nice defenses there by Youngblood. Neckpunch thows a left - swing and a miss! Neckpunch defending well as Youngblood loads up on a big left hand. Jab by Youngblood. Youngblood throws a hook but Neckpunch blocks it. Neckpunch throws an overhand right that lands on Youngblood's shoulder, as Youngblood tries to avoid the shot.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Youngblood throws a right and a left that Neckpunch avoids nicely.
Neckpunch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Neckpunch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Neckpunch lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Youngblood hang on? Youngblood tries to hold on but Neckpunch pushes him away. Neckpunch misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Neckpunch goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Youngblood turns into him and now he's in Neckpunch's guard.
Neckpunch has his foot on Youngblood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Youngblood works his way back into a safe position though. Neckpunch looks gassed!
Neckpunch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Youngblood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Youngblood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Youngblood slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Youngblood has passed into half guard!
Youngblood sitting and controlling from the half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Youngblood passes to side control. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Neckpunch is not content to let Youngblood control the position. Neckpunch manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Youngblood is trying to get back to full guard. Neckpunch wants to free his trapped foot but Youngblood is holding on for dear life with his legs. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Youngblood wants to control but Neckpunch is keeping busy and won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trujillo Youngblood dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sam Neckpunch's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Youngblood. Neckpunch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Youngblood walks into a jab. Youngblood ducks under a wild hook from Neckpunch. Neckpunch misses with a looping right. Neckpunch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Youngblood looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Youngblood throws a nice outside leg kick. Neckpunch jabbing away but nothing is landing. Youngblood slips a straight right by Neckpunch. Neckpunch misses with an uppercut. Neckpunch avoids a kick to the body.
Neckpunch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Youngblood. Neckpunch misses with a wild combination.
Youngblood throws a wild body kick that Neckpunch sees coming a mile off. Neckpunch lands a glancing blow to the side of Youngblood's head. Neckpunch 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.
Youngblood has taken the fight to the clinch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Neckpunch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Youngblood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Youngblood misses with a hook from the clinch. Youngblood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Neckpunch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Youngblood blocking some punches.
Youngblood lands a body shot. Neckpunch is breathing heavily. Youngblood is pressed up against the cage. Neckpunch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Youngblood down to the mat. Youngblood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Youngblood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Neckpunch blocks a jab. Neckpunch scores with a jab to the head.
Youngblood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Neckpunch dives in and grabs Youngblood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Youngblood pushes down on Neckpunch's head and hops out. The fighters circling - Neckpunch throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Youngblood misses with a body kick. Neckpunch looks to land a right hand but Youngblood moved out of range. Youngblood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neckpunch throws a jab but it's blocked by Youngblood. Youngblood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neckpunch moves away.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Youngblood defending well as Neckpunch loads up on a big left hand.
Neckpunch tries to keep at a distance but Youngblood has taken the fight into the clinch. Youngblood prevents Neckpunch from breaking the clinch. Youngblood scores with a hook to the body. Neckpunch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Youngblood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neckpunch tries to pull guard but Youngblood won't allow it.
Trujillo Youngblood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Neckpunch. Youngblood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Neckpunch working hard to break the clinch. Youngblood lands an uppercut. A right hand to the body from Youngblood.
Neckpunch throws a head punch that misses. Neckpunch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Youngblood pulls his leg out and moves away.
Youngblood thuds his right hand into Neckpunch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A shot to de liver by Youngblood. Beautiful body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Youngblood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Neckpunch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Youngblood misses with a wild body shot. Youngblood digs a good hook to Neckpunch's body.
Youngblood catches Neckpunch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Youngblood gets a clinch. Youngblood lands a nice shot to the body. Youngblood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Youngblood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Neckpunch misses with some punches.
Youngblood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Youngblood lands a hook to the side of the head. Youngblood gets through Neckpunch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Youngblood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards. A short uppercut from Youngblood. A short body shot lands from Youngblood as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Youngblood on the inside. Youngblood lands a body shot. Youngblood scores with an uppercut up the middle. Youngblood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards. Youngblood lands on the inside with an uppercut. Youngblood lands a right hand.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Youngblood. Youngblood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Neckpunch. Youngblood scores with an uppercut up the middle. Youngblood pushes Neckpunch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Neckpunch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Youngblood lands a left hand.
Youngblood lands a body punch. Youngblood lands a body punch. A hook to the body from Youngblood.
Youngblood presses Neckpunch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Youngblood lands an uppercut. Still in the clinch, Youngblood scores with a nice short uppercut. Youngblood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Neckpunch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A shot in the inside from Youngblood. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Youngblood is working Neckpunch over against the cage. Youngblood digs a right hand into Neckpunch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neckpunch's gas tank. A hook to the body from Youngblood.
Trujillo Youngblood has scored more points in the clinch so far. A hook to the body from Youngblood.
A right hand to the body from Youngblood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trujillo Youngblood dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Sam Neckpunch's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Youngblood scores with a nice head shot. Neckpunch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Youngblood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neckpunch can do to turn this around? Youngblood throws a hook but Neckpunch blocks it. Youngblood slips a jab from Neckpunch. Nice defenses there by Youngblood. Youngblood misses with a double jab
and Neckpunch counters with a right hand to the body. Youngblood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Trujillo Youngblood is winning the standup battle so far. Neckpunch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Youngblood throws out the jab. Youngblood walks into a jab. Youngblood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Neckpunch defending well as Youngblood loads up on a big left hand. Neckpunch blocks a jab. Youngblood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Neckpunch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Neckpunch misses the jab. Neckpunch looks to throw the jab but Youngblood is out of range. Youngblood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Youngblood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Neckpunch thuds a left hand into Youngblood's body. A slow jab from Neckpunch misses its intended target. Youngblood lands a jab to Neckpunch's midsection. Youngblood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Youngblood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Youngblood fails in his attempt to clinch. Youngblood misses with a two punch combination.
Youngblood misses with a hook. Youngblood looks to land a right hand but Neckpunch moved out of range. Youngblood slips under a jab. A big right from Neckpunch misses. A big left from Neckpunch misses. Trujillo Youngblood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Youngblood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Neckpunch on the side of the head. Youngblood punishes Neckpunch's body with a nice straight punch. Neckpunch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Youngblood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Neckpunch misses with a double jab.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice uppercut there from Youngblood. Youngblood misses with a looping right. Neckpunch tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Youngblood looks to throw a body kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Neckpunch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Youngblood tests Neckpunch's chin there with a solid looking shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Youngblood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Neckpunch. That did some damage! Youngblood throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Youngblood throws a looping overhand right but Neckpunch ducks down to avoid it. Youngblood moves away from the strike by Neckpunch. Youngblood jabbing away but nothing is landing. Youngblood misses with a wild body shot. Youngblood throws a quick inside leg kick. Youngblood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neckpunch. Neckpunch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Youngblood tests Neckpunch's chin there with a solid looking shot. Neckpunch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Youngblood.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Neckpunch slips a jab from Youngblood. Some wild striking there from Neckpunch.
Youngblood lunges at Neckpunch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Neckpunch's hand. Youngblood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Neckpunch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Youngblood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Youngblood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neckpunch paws at him with a jab and circles away. Neckpunch misses with a series of wild punches.
Youngblood defending well as Neckpunch loads up on a big left hand. Neckpunch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Youngblood. Youngblood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neckpunch manages to avoid it. Youngblood defending well as Neckpunch loads up on a big left hand. Neckpunch lands a head kick!
Youngblood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Neckpunch counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Youngblood is lucky that one didn't land flush. Youngblood throws a hook to the side of Neckpunch's head but Neckpunch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Neckpunch misses the target. Neckpunch throws a hook but Youngblood avoids it easily. Neckpunch moves out of range as Youngblood strikes. Youngblood lands a nice shot that snaps Neckpunch's head back.
Neckpunch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Youngblood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Youngblood tries to clinch up. A punch combination from Neckpunch misses. Youngblood defending well as Neckpunch loads up on a big left hand. Youngblood scores with a spinning back kick! Neckpunch throws a head kick that misses. Youngblood throws a shot from downtown. Neckpunch moves away and avoids it. Youngblood misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Youngblood throws a leg kick but Neckpunch sees it coming and moves out of range. Neckpunch looks to land a left hand but Youngblood moved out of range nicely. Youngblood misses with a two punch combination.
Youngblood blocks a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trujillo Youngblood clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Sam Neckpunch's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Neckpunch misses with a double jab
and Youngblood counters with a leg kick. Youngblood looks to land a right hand but Neckpunch moved out of range. Youngblood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Youngblood lands a jab to Neckpunch's midsection.
Youngblood clinches with his opponent.
Neckpunch tries to break free but Youngblood pushes him back against the cage. Good body shot from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Youngblood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Good body shot from Youngblood.
Neckpunch throws a punch but it's blocked by Youngblood. Youngblood lands with a short shot to the head. Youngblood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Neckpunch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Nice body punch from Youngblood. Neckpunch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Neckpunch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Neckpunch is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Youngblood is leaning against Neckpunch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A short body shot lands from Youngblood as the two fighters clinch.
Youngblood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards. Youngblood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Youngblood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neckpunch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A short right from Youngblood. Neckpunch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Youngblood on the inside. Neckpunch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Youngblood lands with a left to the head. Youngblood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Youngblood lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Youngblood. Youngblood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Youngblood lands with a right to the head. A body shot lands from Youngblood.
Youngblood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neckpunchs head. A short body shot lands from Youngblood as the two fighters clinch.
Youngblood lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Youngblood scores with a nice short uppercut.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Youngblood lands an uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Youngblood.
Youngblood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neckpunchs head. Youngblood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A right hand to the body from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards. Youngblood scores with a shot to the side of Neckpunch's head. Youngblood scores with a hook to the body. Youngblood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Neckpunch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Youngblood scores with a hook to the body. Neckpunch working aggressively here.
Youngblood gets through Neckpunch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Youngblood lands a body shot. Youngblood lands a right hand. Youngblood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Neckpunch or not. Neckpunch takes a shot to the head. Good body shot from Youngblood.
Neckpunch is trying to break the clinch but Youngblood has him pressed against the cage. Youngblood scores with a shot to the side of Neckpunch's head.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Youngblood lands with a short head shot on the inside. Youngblood digs a right hand underneath Neckpunch's ribcage. Neckpunch let out a lung full of air as it connected. Youngblood scores with an uppercut up the middle. Youngblood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neckpunch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Youngblood. Youngblood lands with a short shot to the head. Youngblood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short body shot lands from Youngblood as the two fighters clinch.
Youngblood lands a hook that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards. Youngblood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
 Neckpunch is rocked! Youngblood lands a hook that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards. Neckpunch is still on wobbly legs! Can Youngblood finish him? A head punch blocked on the inside by Youngblood. Neckpunch seems to have recovered his senses. Youngblood digs a right hand underneath Neckpunch's ribcage. Neckpunch let out a lung full of air as it connected. Youngblood lands a hook that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards. Youngblood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Neckpunch. Youngblood presses Neckpunch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Youngblood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neckpunchs head. Youngblood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
 That has opened up Sam Neckpunch's cut even more.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Youngblood lands a shoulder strike. Neckpunch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Youngblood lands with a right to the head. A short right from Youngblood. Neckpunch takes a shot to the head. Youngblood scores with a nice hook to the head. Youngblood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards. Nice body punch from Youngblood. A short left from Youngblood. Youngblood lands with a short head shot on the inside. Youngblood digs a right hand underneath Neckpunch's ribcage. Neckpunch let out a lung full of air as it connected. Youngblood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Youngblood working some nice short punches in the clinch. Youngblood creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Neckpunch with a big uppercut! Neckpunch tries to clinch up but Youngblood pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Neckpunch to the mat! Neckpunch covers up and Youngblood unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trujillo Youngblood! Trujillo Youngblood retains his welterweight title!
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