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SCC 20: Assault and Battery PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Areza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stilgar ben Fifrawi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ben Fifrawi has chosen Lamb of God - Omerta as his entrance music. Cesar Areza had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cesar Areza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stilgar ben Fifrawi!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ben Fifrawi connects with a body shot.
ben Fifrawi drives through and clinches with Areza against the cage.
Areza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
ben Fifrawi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from ben Fifrawi.
A short body shot lands from ben Fifrawi as the two fighters clinch.
ben Fifrawi manages to break the clinch.
Areza throws a head kick that misses.
ben Fifrawi moves into range and clinches up with Areza.
ben Fifrawi digs a right hand underneath Areza's ribcage. Areza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from ben Fifrawi.
Areza is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from ben Fifrawi.
A short body shot lands from ben Fifrawi as the two fighters clinch.
ben Fifrawi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
ben Fifrawi breaks from the clinch.
ben Fifrawi lands with a shot to the body.
ben Fifrawi rushes Areza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
ben Fifrawi works on Areza's body with a couple of short punches.
ben Fifrawi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
ben Fifrawi is working Areza over against the cage.
Areza managing to block the knees to the body from ben Fifrawi.
Nice body punch from ben Fifrawi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Areza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ben Fifrawi darts in and clinches Areza up against the cage.
ben Fifrawi manages to break the clinch.
ben Fifrawi misses with a body shot.
Stilgar ben Fifrawi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Areza shoots in for a takedown but ben Fifrawi shows good takedown defense.
ben Fifrawi throws a right and a left that both miss.
ben Fifrawi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. ben Fifrawi catches Areza right on the button with a cross.
ben Fifrawi lands a slapping body shot.
ben Fifrawi throws a nice looking combination but Areza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ben Fifrawi misses with a series of wild punches.
Areza tries to keep at a distance but ben Fifrawi has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Areza.
ben Fifrawi works on Areza's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ben Fifrawi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Areza up against the cage.
ben Fifrawi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
ben Fifrawi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
ben Fifrawi scores with a one two! Areza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
ben Fifrawi lands the left hand.
ben Fifrawi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
ben Fifrawi throws a hook but Areza blocks it.
ben Fifrawi darts in and clinches Areza up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Areza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi stalling against the cage.
ben Fifrawi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
ben Fifrawi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good shot there by ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi misses with the combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by ben Fifrawi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts ben Fifrawi, as that shot connected.
ben Fifrawi digs a good body shot into Areza's ribs.
ben Fifrawi clinches up with Areza and pushes him back against the cage.
ben Fifrawi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Areza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. ben Fifrawi smiles and moves away.
Areza tries to keep at a distance but ben Fifrawi has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi lands a shot to the body.
ben Fifrawi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from ben Fifrawi both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ben Fifrawi throws a right and a left that Areza avoids nicely.
ben Fifrawi takes the fight into the clinch.
ben Fifrawi lands a left hand.
ben Fifrawi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Areza up against the cage.
ben Fifrawi manages to break the clinch.
Areza avoids the body shot from ben Fifrawi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Areza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ben Fifrawi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Areza moves away.
Stilgar ben Fifrawi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ben Fifrawi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stilgar ben Fifrawi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
ben Fifrawi tries to bum rush Areza with a series of wild strikes but Areza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
ben Fifrawi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ben Fifrawi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice cross by Areza.
ben Fifrawi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stilgar ben Fifrawi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
ben Fifrawi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
ben Fifrawi has managed to clinch.
A hook to the body from ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
ben Fifrawi breaks from the clinch.
ben Fifrawi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ben Fifrawi misses the jab.
Areza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
ben Fifrawi clinches with his opponent.
Areza is trying to force a seperation but ben Fifrawi has the dominant position.
Areza has had enough of the clinch but ben Fifrawi keeps him there for the moment.
ben Fifrawi keeps control of Areza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areza avoiding damage as ben Fifrawi throws knees to the body.
ben Fifrawi works on Areza's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ben Fifrawi digs a right hand into Areza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Areza's gas tank.
ben Fifrawi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi digs a right hand into Areza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Areza's gas tank.
The referee calls for ben Fifrawi to work.
ben Fifrawi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Areza or not.
A short left from ben Fifrawi.
Stilgar ben Fifrawi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
ben Fifrawi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
ben Fifrawi pushes Areza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
ben Fifrawi pushes Areza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
ben Fifrawi scores with a shot to the side of Areza's head.
ben Fifrawi is working Areza over against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi digs a right hand underneath Areza's ribcage. Areza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
ben Fifrawi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from ben Fifrawi.
Good body shot from ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi cracks Areza with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi taking a breather.
ben Fifrawi prevents Areza from breaking the clinch.
ben Fifrawi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
ben Fifrawi is pushing Areza up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Areza dodges an elbow strike from ben Fifrawi.
Areza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. ben Fifrawi smiles and moves away.
ben Fifrawi moves into the clinch successfully.
ben Fifrawi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
ben Fifrawi misses with a double jab
enabling Areza to counter with a crisp jab.
ben Fifrawi lands a body shot.
ben Fifrawi takes the fight into the clinch.
Areza tries to break the clinch but ben Fifrawi is controlling the position.
Areza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Areza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi stalls.
Areza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi presses Areza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as ben Fifrawi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
ben Fifrawi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
ben Fifrawi clinches with his opponent.
ben Fifrawi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
ben Fifrawi lands a shot to the body.
ben Fifrawi throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi manages to break the clinch.
ben Fifrawi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ben Fifrawi has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Areza's efforts to push away.
ben Fifrawi stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stilgar ben Fifrawi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
ben Fifrawi clinches.
ben Fifrawi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi breaks from the clinch.
Areza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
ben Fifrawi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Areza.
ben Fifrawi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
ben Fifrawi forces Areza back against the cage and clinches.
Areza is trying to break the clinch but ben Fifrawi has him pressed against the cage.
ben Fifrawi digs a right hand underneath Areza's ribcage. Areza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
ben Fifrawi digs a right hand into Areza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Areza's gas tank.
ben Fifrawi slows down the pace here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi scores with a shoulder strike.
ben Fifrawi scores with a hook to the body.
ben Fifrawi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
ben Fifrawi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Areza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
ben Fifrawi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Areza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
ben Fifrawi wants to stand up but Areza is controlling him.
Areza wants to stand and escape but instead ben Fifrawi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
ben Fifrawi stands up from Areza's guard - ben Fifrawi perhaps looking for a knockout.
ben Fifrawi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areza tries to keep at a distance but ben Fifrawi has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Areza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from ben Fifrawi.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
ben Fifrawi manages to break the clinch.
Areza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
ben Fifrawi tries to clinch up but Areza circles away and keeps his distance.
ben Fifrawi lands the left hand.
ben Fifrawi throws a hook but Areza blocks it.
ben Fifrawi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Areza rather than just go for the knockout.
ben Fifrawi misses with a double jab
and Areza counters with a head kick. That will keep ben Fifrawi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Areza fails in his attempt to clinch.
ben Fifrawi clinches up with Areza and pushes him back against the cage.
ben Fifrawi lands a body punch.
Areza wants to break free but ben Fifrawi has control.
ben Fifrawi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
ben Fifrawi moves into the clinch.
ben Fifrawi digs a right hand underneath Areza's ribcage. Areza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from ben Fifrawi as the two fighters clinch.
ben Fifrawi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ben Fifrawi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Areza, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
ben Fifrawi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
ben Fifrawi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Areza.
ben Fifrawi instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Areza is trying to break the clinch but ben Fifrawi is controlling him.
A hook to the body from ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi presses Areza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi pushes Areza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
ben Fifrawi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
ben Fifrawi pushes Areza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
ben Fifrawi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
ben Fifrawi moves into the clinch successfully.
ben Fifrawi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
ben Fifrawi breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ben Fifrawi lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cesar Areza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ben Fifrawi is leaning against Areza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stilgar ben Fifrawi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got ben Fifrawi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stilgar ben Fifrawi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Fightmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Starship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starship has chosen i made it as his entrance music. Patrick Starship is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Fightmaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Starship!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fightmaster is looking to clinch but Starship is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fightmaster.
Starship checks a low kick from Fightmaster.
Fightmaster tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Fightmaster.
Fightmaster throws a lazy right hand but Starship sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Starship looks for a takedown but Fightmaster sprawls well.
Starship tries to clinch
and Fightmaster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fightmaster.
Fightmaster trying to land knees to the body.
Fightmaster lands a nice uppercut.
Fightmaster tries to break free but Starship pushes him back against the cage.
Fightmaster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fightmaster gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Starship gets control of Fightmaster's arms and successfully pulls guard. Starship will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fightmaster gets to his feet. Starship looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fightmaster pushes Starship away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fightmaster tries to clinch
and Starship counters by moving into the clinch.
Starship tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fightmaster smiles and moves away.
A head kick by Fightmaster misses
and Starship holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Starship has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fightmaster uses from the top position.
Fightmaster trying to control but Starship is working from the bottom.
Fightmaster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starship swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fightmaster wants to control from the top but Starship keeps moving.
Fightmaster postures up.
Fightmaster wants to control from the top but Starship keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Starship is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Fightmaster. No joy for Starship on that attempt.
Max Fightmaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Starship.
Fightmaster wants to clinch.
Fightmaster moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Starship looks gassed!
Fightmaster looks to clinch
and Starship holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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!
Fightmaster successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fightmaster pushes Starship off and gets back to his feet.
Starship avoids a punch combination nicely.
Starship takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Starship fails to land the takedown.
Fightmaster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Starship, pushing him back against the cage.
Fightmaster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fightmaster tries to clinch up
and Starship decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fightmaster's guard.
Fightmaster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Starship can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fightmaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starship is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fightmaster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Fightmaster dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Starship avoids the head kick by Fightmaster.
Nice shot by Fightmaster.
Fightmaster tries to clinch but Starship moves out of range.
Max Fightmaster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fightmaster throws a right hand that Starship ducks under and follows up with a left that Starship also avoids with ease.
Fightmaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fightmaster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fightmaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Starship paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fightmaster closes the distance and clinches.
Starship is breathing heavily.
Fightmaster effectively controlling the action here.
Fightmaster comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fightmaster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Fightmaster.
Fightmaster looks to throw the jab but Starship is out of range.
Fightmaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fightmaster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Starship swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fightmaster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Starship takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fightmaster moves in looking to clinch but Starship pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starship has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fightmaster.
Max Fightmaster is winning the standup battle so far.
Fightmaster scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Fightmaster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Starship swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fightmaster misses with a wild body shot.
Fightmaster has managed to clinch.
Fightmaster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fightmaster lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Fightmaster.
Fightmaster controlling the action here for a moment.
Starship takes an elbow to the temple.
Fightmaster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fightmaster throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fightmaster clinches up against the cage.
Fightmaster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fightmaster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Starship keeps the fight on the outside.
Fightmaster feints and then cracks Starship's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Starship down.
Starship moves out of range as Fightmaster throws a body kick.
Fightmaster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fightmaster wants to clinch up but Starship keeps it at a distance.
Fightmaster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fightmaster manages to break the clinch.
Fightmaster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Starship swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Max Fightmaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fightmaster rushes Starship and presses him up against the cage.
Fightmaster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fightmaster throws a sloppy head kick and Starship moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fightmaster, right into the meat.
Fightmaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Starship dodges the punch combination from Fightmaster.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fightmaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Starship swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Fightmaster dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Starship keeps the fight on the outside.
Max Fightmaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fightmaster has managed to clinch.
Fightmaster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fightmaster lands a left and a right that send Starship crashing to the mat, dazed. Fightmaster thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Patrick Starship has been cut.
Starship shoots in looking for a takedown. Fightmaster tries to sprawl out of it but Starship keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fightmaster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fightmaster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Starship moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Starship takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fightmaster moves in looking to clinch but Starship pushes him off.
Fightmaster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fightmaster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fightmaster moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fightmaster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fightmaster misses with a two punch combination.
Starship is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fightmaster.
Fightmaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Starship paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fightmaster lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fightmaster fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fightmaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starship circles away quickly and effectively.
Fightmaster tries a head kick but it misses.
Fightmaster throws a series of strikes that have Starship backpedaling.
Fightmaster lands a left and a right that send Starship crashing to the mat, dazed. Fightmaster thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fightmaster throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fightmaster clinches up with Starship and pushes him back against the cage.
Fightmaster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice elbow from Fightmaster.
Fightmaster breaks the clinch.
Fightmaster scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fightmaster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Starship has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fightmaster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fightmaster lands a nice elbow.
Fightmaster tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fightmaster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fightmaster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fightmaster throws a series of punches but Starship avoids them all with ease.
Fightmaster displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fightmaster drives through and clinches with Starship against the cage.
Fightmaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fightmaster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fightmaster instigates a clinch.
Fightmaster lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fightmaster comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fightmaster breaks the clinch.
Fightmaster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fightmaster wants to clinch.
Fightmaster wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fightmaster misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Fightmaster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fightmaster, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Fightmaster!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pena Pakkaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and M J Shain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pakkaaja comes to the cage accompanied by I made it by Kevin Rudolf. Shain has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Pena Pakkaaja has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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169 lbs
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185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pena Pakkaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, M J Shain!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pakkaaja doesn't manage to clinch there - Shain circles away.
A head kick misses from Pakkaaja.
Pakkaaja swings for the body but Shain moves out of range.
Pakkaaja wants to clinch.
Pakkaaja rushes Shain and presses him up against the cage.
Pakkaaja tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pakkaaja with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pakkaaja tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shain is looking to break free of the clinch but Pakkaaja has double underhooks.
Shain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pakkaaja using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pakkaaja looking to throw knees to the head but Shain is blocking nicely.
Shain is trying to break the clinch but Pakkaaja has him pressed against the cage.
Shain can't break the clinch.
Shain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shain wants to break free but Pakkaaja has control.
Pakkaaja really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shain tries to break the clinch but Pakkaaja is controlling the position.
Pakkaaja misses with an elbow over the top.
Pakkaaja tries a knee to the head but Shain blocks it.
Shain wants to get back to striking at distance but Pakkaaja won't allow it.
Pakkaaja landing knees to the head.
Pakkaaja using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pakkaaja just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shain tries to break the clinch but Pakkaaja is controlling the position.
Pakkaaja lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pakkaaja prevents Shain from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pakkaaja misses with a knee strike.
Pakkaaja tries to land a knee to the head but Shain blocks with his arms.
Shain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shain misses with a straight left.
M J Shain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pakkaaja misses with a hook.
Pakkaaja clinches up against the cage.
Pakkaaja tries to land a knee to the head but Shain blocks with his arms.
Pakkaaja misses with a knee to the head.
Pakkaaja looking to throw knees to the head but Shain is blocking nicely.
Pakkaaja using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shain is working for takedown but Pakkaaja is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pakkaaja misses with a knee to the head.
Pakkaaja is breathing heavily.
Shain tries to pull guard but Pakkaaja holds him up against the cage and eventually Shain drops back down to his feet.
Pena Pakkaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of M J Shain.
Pakkaaja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shain tries to break the clinch but Pakkaaja is controlling the position.
Shain gets control of Pakkaaja's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shain will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shain wants to sweep here but Pakkaaja controlling him for the moment.
Shain manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shain throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pakkaaja because Shain loaded up on that one.
Pakkaaja is trying to stand up.
Shain throws some wild stikes that Pakkaaja manages to avoid easily.
Shain raining down shots from the mount!
Shain with good strikes from the mount here!
Shain misses with a head shot.
Pakkaaja is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Shain thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shain thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Shain won't let Pakkaaja get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shain lands a heavy elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Shain there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pakkaaja avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shain.
Pakkaaja holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shain tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pakkaaja squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Shain throwing strikes here but Pakkaaja is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pakkaaja blocking the ground and pound.
Pakkaaja suckers Shain into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Pakkaaja is now in Shain's guard!
Shain manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pakkaaja wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakkaaja taking shots to the head.
Shain throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pakkaaja is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pakkaaja is bucking up trying to escape but Shain cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shain in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pakkaaja tries to buck Shain off but he can't manage it.
Shain landing strikes from the mount and Pakkaaja is in trouble!
Shain looking to finish with strikes here!
Pakkaaja blocking the ground and pound.
Shain lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Shain lands with some strikes.
Pakkaaja is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
M J Shain dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pakkaaja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pakkaaja fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shain, pushing him back against the cage.
Shain has had enough of the clinch but Pakkaaja keeps him there for the moment.
Pakkaaja lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like M J Shain has been cut.
Shain tries to pull guard but Pakkaaja holds him up against the cage and eventually Shain drops back down to his feet.
Pakkaaja using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shain tries to break free but Pakkaaja pushes him back against the cage.
Pakkaaja misses with a knee strike.
Shain is looking to break free of the clinch but Pakkaaja has double underhooks.
Pakkaaja looking to throw knees to the head but Shain is blocking nicely.
Shain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shain misses with a straight left.
Danga de danga de dang - Shain scores with a four punch combination!
Pakkaaja has managed to clinch.
Pakkaaja using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pakkaaja throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shain blocks it with crossed arms.
Pakkaaja throws an elbow that misses.
Shain is trying to break the clinch but Pakkaaja is controlling him.
Shain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pakkaaja pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pakkaaja misses with a knee strike.
Pakkaaja tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pakkaaja throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pakkaaja throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shain blocks it with crossed arms.
Pakkaaja using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakkaaja has Shain pressed against the cage, preventing Shain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pakkaaja misses with a knee strike.
Shain is trying to break the clinch but Pakkaaja has him pressed against the cage.
Pakkaaja keeps control of Shain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shain can't break the clinch.
Shain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pakkaaja keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shain's efforts to push away.
Pakkaaja prevents Shain from breaking the clinch.
Shain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pakkaaja throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pakkaaja pushes off an throws an elbow but Shain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shain wants to break free but Pakkaaja has control.
Shain breaks the clinch.
Shain throws a jab when Pakkaaja was well out of range.
Shain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pakkaaja.
Pakkaaja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot to de liver by Shain. Beautiful body shot.
Pakkaaja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shain throws out the jab.
Pakkaaja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Pakkaaja.
Shain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pakkaaja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain connects with a right hand. Pakkaaja shakes it off.
Pakkaaja tries to close the distance and clinch but Shain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick from Pakkaaja lands but Shain takes it in his stride.
Shain cracks Pakkaaja with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pakkaaja checks a low kick from Shain.
Shain throws a body kick that misses.
Shain works the jab nicely.
Shain sizes up Pakkaaja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shain misses with a hook.
Shain lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pakkaaja scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Pakkaaja.
Shain throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakkaaja ducks under a wild hook from Shain.
Pakkaaja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shain avoids the head kick by Pakkaaja.
Pakkaaja misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pakkaaja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horrible takedown by Pakkaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Shain which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pena Pakkaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shain looks to score with a jab to the body but Pakkaaja is just out of range.
Shain thows a leg kick but Pakkaaja checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pakkaaja takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shain throws a head kick that misses
and Pakkaaja moves into the clinch.
Shain is looking to break free of the clinch but Pakkaaja has double underhooks.
Pakkaaja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pakkaaja keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shain's efforts to push away.
Pakkaaja throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shain has a couple of punches blocked by Pakkaaja.
Shain dodges an elbow strike from Pakkaaja.
Pakkaaja tries a knee to the head but Shain blocks it.
Shain is trying to break free.
Shain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pakkaaja with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shain tries to circle away but Pakkaaja has him pinned against the cage.
Pakkaaja is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shain is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pakkaaja to the mat. Pakkaaja regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Shain won't allow Pakkaaja to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pakkaaja will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shain won't allow Pakkaaja to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shain scoring with some ground and pound.
Pakkaaja wants to get back to his feet but Shain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
M J Shain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on M J Shain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Shain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pakkaaja.
Shain misses with a low kick.
Shain misses with a leg kick
and Pakkaaja counters with a right hand to the body.
Good shot there by Shain.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pakkaaja, right into the meat.
Shain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
M J Shain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Shain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shain throws the left hand but Pakkaaja avoids the punch easily.
Pakkaaja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shain throws a big shot that misses.
Pakkaaja wants to clinch.
Shain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain with a hook.
Pakkaaja takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pakkaaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shain.
M J Shain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Pakkaaja blocks the leg kick.
Shain misses with a straight left.
Pakkaaja tries to clinch but Shain is having none of it.
Pakkaaja moves in looking to clinch but Shain pushes him off.
Shain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pakkaaja plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shain tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pakkaaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shain.
Shain stuns Pakkaaja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pakkaaja is looking to wear down Shain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pakkaaja holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pakkaaja misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Shain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pakkaaja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pakkaaja takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakkaaja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shain.
Shain scores with a body shot.
Shain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pakkaaja throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pakkaaja throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pakkaaja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shain.
Shain looks to throw the jab but Pakkaaja is out of range.
Shain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pakkaaja moves into the clinch.
Pakkaaja throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pakkaaja tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pakkaaja throws an elbow that misses.
Shain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pakkaaja lands a nice elbow.
Shain blocks the elbow strike.
Pakkaaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shain avoids a wild elbow strike from Pakkaaja.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakkaaja throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pakkaaja tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shain managing to block the knees to the body from Pakkaaja.
Shain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Shain misses
and Pakkaaja holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pakkaaja throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shain blocks it with crossed arms.
Pakkaaja keeps control of Shain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pakkaaja misses with a knee to the head.
Pakkaaja keeps control of Shain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shain lands a shoulder strike.
Shain tries to break the clinch but Pakkaaja is controlling the position.
Pakkaaja looking to throw knees to the head but Shain is blocking nicely.
Shain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pakkaaja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shain.
Shain blocks a head kick by Pakkaaja.
Pakkaaja tries to clinch but Shain moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pena Pakkaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shain tries to circle away but Pakkaaja has him pinned against the cage.
Pakkaaja tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shain throws a sloppy head kick and Pakkaaja moves out of range easily.
Pakkaaja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pakkaaja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pakkaaja tries to clinch up but Shain circles away and keeps his distance.
Pakkaaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shain.
Shain misses with a looping left.
Pakkaaja ducks under a wild hook from Shain.
Pakkaaja takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pakkaaja connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shain's face.
Shain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pakkaaja pushes off an throws an elbow but Shain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shain tries to break free but Pakkaaja pushes him back against the cage.
Pakkaaja lands an elbow inside that Shain shrugs off.
Pakkaaja tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shain manages to break the clinch.
Pakkaaja tries to clinch up.
Shain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pakkaaja.
Pakkaaja misses with a head kick.
M J Shain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pakkaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pena Pakkaaja showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shain 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... M J Shain!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kami Iakopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iakopa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ziggy Marley - Beach in Hawaii. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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177 lbs
5 - 7 - 1 |
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180 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kami Iakopa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Wood!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood misses with the combination.
Iakopa misses with a combination
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Iakopa to score with a decent uppercut.
Wood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iakopa moves out of range as Wood throws a body kick.
Iakopa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iakopa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wood misses with a few strikes there.
A big head kick from Wood and Iakopa is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Iakopa is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood wants to control from the top but Iakopa keeps moving.
Wood stands and steps away. Iakopa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Iakopa moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wood lands a really nice looking cross but Iakopa seems unphased.
Whack! Wood lands a heavy head kick that drops Iakopa. The ref tackles Wood to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Iakopa was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Evan Wood!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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23
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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24
196 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Brawler
Determined |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominick Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Foster!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster has managed to clinch.
Evans can't break the clinch.
Foster turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Foster manages to end up in side control.
Foster wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
I wouldn't like to be where Evans is right now.
Foster decides to stand up, so the ref orders Evans to his feet.
Evans shoots in but Foster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ben Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Evans works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Evans not doing much here.
Evans has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Foster has given up his back here. Will Evans look for the submission or keep pounding away?
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.
Foster is trying to stand back up.
Good control from Evans.
Evans is trying to stick to Foster's back but Foster is turning into Evans. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Evans's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Foster.
Evans is looking to stand back up but Foster counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Evans.
Foster wants to take a breather but Evans is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans wants to control but Foster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Evans is looking for a sweep. Foster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Foster tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Evans trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foster gets caught flat footed, as Evans shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Evans won't allow Foster to get back to his feet.
Evans passes into half guard.
Foster has a hand on Evans's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Evans takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Evans wants to take Foster's back here but Foster is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Foster keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Evans is working hard here to advance position.
Evans controlling his opponent.
Evans wants to take Foster's back but he can't do it this time.
Evans controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Foster wants to control but Evans is having none of it.
That's four 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.
Evans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Foster bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Evans wants to stand but Foster is controlling the position.
Evans has his foot on Foster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foster works his way back into a safe position though.
Evans is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Foster dives into side control.
Foster just content to control the position.
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 Dominick Evans will probably get the nod.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Foster sprawls well. Foster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Evans gets slowly back to his feet.
Evans is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Foster.
It looks like Dominick Evans has been cut.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Foster sprawls well. Foster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Evans gets slowly back to his feet.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Foster shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Evans is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Foster off and has taken his back!
Evans biding his time, looking for the opening.
Evans is looking to control Foster but Foster is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Foster is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Evans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster just trying to survive but Evans is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Foster is in bad spot here.
Evans controlling from the back.
Foster tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Foster tries to hold on but Evans postures up.
Evans content just to control the position here.
Evans wants to control the pace but Foster is squirming around nicely.
Evans content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Foster tries to lock up and control but Evans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Foster keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Foster stops Evans from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Evans controlling from mount.
Foster keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Foster is squirming around, avoiding Evans's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Evans controlling from the full mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dominick Evans just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Foster misses with a takedown
and Evans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Evans sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Foster's guard.
Evans with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Foster tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.
Evans sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evans seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Foster is trying to get back to full guard.
Evans slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Foster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dominick Evans's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Evans misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Foster there.
Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Foster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans counters with a shoot takedown. Foster fights it but they end up in guard.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Foster is keeping the position.
Foster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Evans is stalling in the full guard.
Evans stands and throws Foster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Foster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to advance to mount but Foster denies him.
Foster tries to improve position but can't.
Evans slows the pace down.
Evans's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dominick Evans just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Foster scores with a jab to the body.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foster pinned against the cage. Foster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Foster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foster misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Foster misses.
Horrible takedown by Evans or perhaps it was just good defense by Foster which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Foster did well to prevent Evans getting side control.
Evans is pressing down on Foster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Foster is holding on for now.
Foster looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dominick Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Evans in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Foster moves into full guard.
Foster seems keen to control Evans's posture.
Evans wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Foster keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
Evans won't allow Foster to get back to his feet.
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.
Evans slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Evans sitting in guard here, content to control.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominick Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Evans 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominick Evans!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between tommy gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kieth Jardine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jardine is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Seek and Destroy. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, tommy gunn!
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, Kieth Jardine!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jardine throws a hook but gunn avoids it easily.
Jardine throws a lazy right hand but gunn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jardine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
gunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jardine tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
gunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jardine.
An inside leg kick lands from gunn.
Jardine looks gassed!
gunn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jardine is fending him off so far but gunn persists. Nope, Jardine circles away and we're back to standing.
gunn misses with a wild combination.
gunn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gunn slows the pace down in half guard.
gunn is trying for a kimura here. Jardine looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! gunn wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). tommy gunn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Night (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hasimir Fenring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Night might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Praise - Seven Dust. Fenring comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Opeth - The Grand Conjuration kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Night!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hasimir Fenring!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenring lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Night circles away quickly and effectively.
Fenring looks to land a combination but Night avoids it well.
Fenring is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Night looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fenring throws a right hand that Night ducks under and follows up with a left that Night also avoids with ease.
A combination from Fenring does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Night gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Night tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Night wants to control but Fenring is keeping him busy.
Night tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Night tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Night has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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.
Night looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Night taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Night wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fenring, who protects the arm well.
Night tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fenring is trying to buck Night off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Night tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Night wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fenring, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Night dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Night throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fenring's waist but Fenring gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Night off to one side.
Night closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fenring circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenring stuffs the takedown attempt from Night. Night gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Night. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Fenring as Night shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenring throws a series of punches but Night avoids them all with ease.
Night shoots in for a double leg but Fenring sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Night scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Night seems to be looking for submissions.
Fenring makes his way to full guard, as Night worked for a kimura.
Night has gone for a leg lock! Fenring slips out almost immediately though and dives into Night's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Night is working an open guard so Fenring takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hasimir Fenring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Night slips a jab and a cross from Fenring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenring throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Night avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Fenring misses.
Fenring throws a nice looking combination but Night bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Night tries for a takedown but Fenring sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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.
Fenring fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fenring changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fenring leaves Night with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fenring rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Night moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Night bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hasimir Fenring showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Night will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Night fails with a takedown attempt.
Fenring displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Night.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Night. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenring throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Night fails to land the takedown.
Fenring closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fenring keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Night showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fenring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fenring throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fenring stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fenring wants it to stay on the feet.
Night fails with the takedown.
Hasimir Fenring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Night shoots in but Fenring avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenring tries to bum rush Night with a series of wild strikes but Night uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Night fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fenring misses with a jab, cross combination.
Night dives in and grabs Fenring's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fenring pushes down on Night's head and hops out.
Night tries for a takedown but Fenring sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four 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.
Fenring throws a series of punches but Night avoids them all with ease.
Fenring's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fenring duly obliges.
Night looks for a takedown but Fenring sprawls well.
Fenring throws a right hand that Night ducks under and follows up with a left that Night also avoids with ease.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jab from Fenring.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hasimir Fenring comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fenring 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hasimir Fenring!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rankka Ankka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stone Sour - Cardiff. Rankka Ankka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rankka Ankka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ankka scores with a sloppy right hand. Hughes should have avoided that one.
Ankka throws a head kick but Hughes moves out of range.
A combination from Ankka does no damage.
Ankka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Ankka.
Hughes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hughes looks to land a body kick but Ankka moved away.
Ankka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hughes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ankka.
Hughes avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Ankka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes misses with a kick to the body.
Ankka throws a right and a left that Hughes avoids nicely.
Hughes scoring well with a low kick there.
Hughes throws a leg kick that misses.
Hughes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Rankka Ankka has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ankka throws a good cross that connects.
Ankka looks to land a combination but Hughes avoids it well.
Hughes tries to score with a low kick but Ankka moves his leg out of the way.
Ankka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hughes can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankka moves out of range as Hughes throws a body kick.
Hughes tries to work over Ankka's front leg with a kick but Ankka checks it.
Ankka misses with a body kick.
Ankka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Ankka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hughes misses with a low kick.
Hughes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ankka is breathing heavily.
Ankka tries to bum rush Hughes with a series of wild strikes but Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ankka lands a glancing blow to the side of Hughes's head.
Sean Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes feints and then cracks Ankka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ankka down.
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!
Ankka moves out of range of the leg kick from Hughes.
Ankka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hughes.
Ankka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hughes wants to land a leg kick but Ankka is out of range.
Ankka avoids a kick to the body.
Ankka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Ankka moved away.
Hughes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hughes throws a leg kick which misses Ankka's front leg but catches the back leg as Ankka tries to avoid it.
Hughes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hughes throws a chopping leg kick but Ankka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hughes throws a body kick the misses
and Ankka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hughes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ankka checks it well.
Hughes throws a body kick that misses.
Hughes tries a low kick but Ankka avoids it.
Hughes lands a head kick. Ankka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ankka moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Hughes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ankka throws a right and a left that Hughes avoids nicely.
Hughes misses with a body kick.
Ankka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hughes misses with a leg kick
and Ankka counters with a body kick that stops Hughes in his tracks momentarily.
Ankka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hughes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ankka moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes scores with a spinning back kick!
Hughes misses with a head kick.
Hughes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hughes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ankka is out of range and Hughes settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hughes, right into the meat.
Hughes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hughes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hughes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hughes lands a head kick!
Hughes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ankka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hughes.
Some bone on bone action there as Ankka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hughes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ankka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ankka checks a low kick from Hughes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hughes.
Hughes throws a head kick that half lands.
Hughes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hughes misses with a kick to the body.
Hughes is looking to land body kicks.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ankka checks it well.
Hughes tried to score with a low kick but Ankka checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ankka.
Hughes misses with a body kick.
Ankka throws a one two combo.
Ankka misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Hughes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ankka throws a series of strikes that have Hughes backpedaling.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Ankka.
Ankka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hughes is looking to chop away at Ankka's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Hughes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rankka Ankka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hughes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ankka will feel that in the morning.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Ankka.
Hughes misses with a leg kick
and Ankka counters with a nice body kick.
Ankka moves out of range of the body kick.
Ankka misses with the combination.
Hughes is looking to chop away at Ankka's legs.
A head kick misses from Ankka.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ankka might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ankka checks a leg kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ankka checks a leg kick.
Ankka misses with the combination.
Ankka misses with a hook. Hughes ducked under it nicely.
Rankka Ankka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughes throws a low kick, looking for Ankka's leg but Ankka calmly moves out of range.
No joy there for Ankka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Ankka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Ankka.
Ankka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sean Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Ankka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hughes throws a leg kick that misses.
Hughes throws a leg kick that misses.
Hughes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hughes tries to work over Ankka's front leg with a kick but Ankka checks it.
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
Ankka looks to land a combination but Hughes avoids it well.
Hughes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ankka throws a right hand that Hughes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hughes also avoids with ease.
Hughes misses with a low kick as Ankka jumps back.
Hughes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ankka looks to land a combination but Hughes avoids it well.
Ankka moves out of range as Hughes throws a body kick.
Hughes feints and then cracks Ankka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ankka down.
Hughes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ankka checks it well.
Ankka checks a low kick from Hughes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws a leg kick
and Ankka counters with a two punch combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hughes.
Hughes lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hughes.
Hughes thows a leg kick but Ankka checks it
and Ankka counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ankka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hughes throws and low kick but Ankka moves out of range easily.
Ankka misses with a double jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hughes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ankka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hughes can pounce on him.
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
Ankka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hughes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ankka is able to avoid easily.
Ankka throws a right and a left that Hughes avoids nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Hughes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick lands from Hughes.
Ankka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ankka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ankka blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice combination there by Ankka.
Hughes motions for Ankka to come forward. Hughes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ankka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ankka checks a leg kick.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Ankka moves out of range easily.
Ankka misses with a few strikes there.
Hughes tried to score with a low kick but Ankka checks it.
Ankka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ankka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ankka tries to bum rush Hughes with a series of wild strikes but Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hughes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hughes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hughes.
Ankka moves out of range of the leg kick from Hughes.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Ankka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ankka looks to land a body kick but Hughes moved away.
Hughes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ankka.
Hughes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ankka is able to avoid easily.
Ankka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hughes is looking to score with low kicks.
Hughes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hughes throws a low kick, looking for Ankka's leg but Ankka calmly moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ankka.
Ankka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hughes misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Ankka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rankka Ankka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ankka misses with a few strikes there.
Hughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ankka checks the leg kick.
Hughes motions for Ankka to come forward. Hughes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ankka throws a series of punches but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice combination there by Ankka.
Ankka checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Ankka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Ankka does no damage.
Hughes throws a leg kick
and Ankka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ankka is out of range.
Hughes throws a lazy head kick
letting Ankka counter with a right hand.
Ankka throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hughes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ankka really felt that one!
Ankka lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Ankka misses.
Ankka misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hughes has time to react.
Ankka thows a body shot but no joy.
Ankka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ankka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hughes backs up against the cage.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Ankka.
Ankka looks to land a body kick but Hughes moved away.
Hughes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ankka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hughes can pounce on him.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ankka avoids a kick to the body.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ankka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ankka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Ankka. That snapped Hughes's head back.
Ankka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hughes throws a push kick but Ankka slaps the foot to one side.
Ankka misses with a series of wild punches.
Ankka throws a right and a left that Hughes avoids nicely.
Ankka misses with a series of wild punches.
Ankka fails to land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hughes.
Hughes thows a leg kick but Ankka checks it
and Ankka counters with a left and a right that stings Hughes.
Nice body kick from Hughes.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Ankka moves out of range easily.
Ankka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ankka misses with a double jab.
Hughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ankka.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hughes misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Ankka.
Ankka throws a right hand that Hughes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hughes also avoids with ease.
Hughes scoring well with a low kick there.
Hughes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ankka counters with a three punch combo that has Hughes backing up. Hughes nods at Ankka to acknowledge the strikes.
Hughes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ankka.
Ankka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ankka moves out of range of the leg kick from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hughes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hughes misses with a head kick.
Hughes thows a leg kick but Ankka checks it
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rankka Ankka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hughes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hughes throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Ankka counter with a right hand.
Ankka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ankka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hughes.
Hughes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ankka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hughes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hughes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ankka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ankka looks to land a combination but Hughes avoids it well.
Ankka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hughes can pounce on him.
A combination from Ankka does no damage.
Hughes throws a leg kick
and Ankka counters with a series of strikes. Hughes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hughes.
Hughes throws the kick towards the body but Ankka avoids it.
Ankka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hughes. Hughes obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rankka Ankka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hughes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Hughes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corky McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGraw has chosen Freebird - Lynard Skynard as his entrance music. Corky McGraw has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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161 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Corky McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bush moves out of range of the strikes.
Bush takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bush shoots in looking for a takedown. McGraw tries to sprawl out of it but Bush keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGraw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGraw catches Bush with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGraw throws a hook but Bush blocks it.
Bush tries for a takedown but McGraw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bush looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McGraw trying to control here.
McGraw is looking to improve his position.
Bush is pressing down on McGraw's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGraw is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw is not content to let Bush control the position.
Bush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGraw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bush's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bush's back!
Bush tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McGraw not allowing Bush to control his hands.
McGraw punishes Bush with strikes from the back mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGraw lands shots from the back.
Bush trying to control the hands but McGraw breaks the grip.
McGraw has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGraw tries to keep control of the position but Bush is staying busy.
Bush avoids the strikes from McGraw.
Bush tries to break free.
McGraw controlling from the back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Will McGraw go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush trying to control but not successfully.
McGraw has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bush's body.
Bush rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bush trying to control here.
McGraw winds up and cracks Bush with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGraw wants to take a breather but Bush is having none of it.
Bush actively working from the bottom here.
Bush is staying active underneath McGraw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGraw might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bush kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Despite being in the dominant position, Corky McGraw just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGraw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Corky McGraw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bush fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGraw.
McGraw throws a hook but Bush blocks it.
Bush ducks under a wild hook from McGraw.
McGraw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGraw scores with a head kick.
It looks like Jonny Bush has been cut.
McGraw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGraw lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corky McGraw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Bush's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGraw missing with a left hand there. Bush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGraw leaves Bush with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGraw turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGraw throws a nice looking combination but Bush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from McGraw as Bush shoots in.
Bush takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from McGraw misses.
Bush defending well as McGraw loads up on a big left hand.
McGraw misses with a looping right.
Bush will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGraw lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush shoots in but McGraw avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGraw scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Corky McGraw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab from McGraw.
A big right from McGraw misses.
McGraw stuffs the takedown.
McGraw lands with an uppercut that bounces Bush off the cage and back into rage.
McGraw misses with an uppercut.
Jonny Bush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from McGraw as Bush shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGraw misses with a hook.
McGraw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bush stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bush looks for a takedown but McGraw sprawls well.
McGraw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGraw stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bush walks into a stiff left hand from McGraw.
McGraw throws a shot from downtown. Bush moves away and avoids it.
McGraw throws a series of punches but Bush moves out of range.
McGraw misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw thuds a left hand into Bush's body.
McGraw misses with a wild combination.
Bush staying out of range there.
Bush moves forwards but McGraw connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bush closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGraw circles away.
McGraw stuffs the takedown attempt from Bush. Bush gets slowly back to his feet.
Bush fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McGraw with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch combination from McGraw misses.
McGraw takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGraw cracks Bush with a good jab.
McGraw looks to land a left hand but Bush moved out of range nicely.
McGraw with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGraw lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGraw throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by McGraw as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGraw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bush.
McGraw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corky McGraw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonny Bush's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
McGraw explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McGraw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGraw misses with a looping left.
McGraw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bush.
Bush defending well as McGraw loads up on a big left hand.
McGraw lunges at Bush with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bush's hand.
McGraw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGraw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bush momentarily.
Bush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGraw stuffs the takedown attempt from Bush. Bush gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from McGraw. No joy for Bush on that attempt.
Corky McGraw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGraw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bush somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bush on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGraw throws a looping overhand right but Bush ducks down to avoid it.
McGraw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGraw feints and then cracks Bush's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bush down.
McGraw lands a jab to Bush's midsection.
McGraw missing with a left hand there. Bush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bush drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bush.
McGraw lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraw lands with a nice combination. Bush backs away looking to recover.
Bush is rocked!
McGraw swings for the body but Bush moves out of range.
Bush closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh Bush is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGraw misses with a looping left.
McGraw loads up on a big right hand but Bush slips the punch.
Bush seems to have got his legs back now.
Bush takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bush looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGraw connects with a nice looking jab.
McGraw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGraw dips to his left and cracks Bush with an uppercut!
Horrible takedown by Bush or perhaps it was just good defense by McGraw which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw missing with a left hand there. Bush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGraw misses with a series of wild punches.
McGraw throws a shot from downtown. Bush moves away and avoids it.
McGraw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bush dives in and grabs McGraw's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGraw pushes down on Bush's head and hops out.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bush.
Bush in side control, throwing shots but McGraw defends.
McGraw can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraw is looking for a sweep.
Bush working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGraw is looking to regain half guard here but Bush keeps moving and retains side control.
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McGraw is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bush is looking to take a break and control but McGraw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jonny Bush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGraw throws a hook but Bush avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corky McGraw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGraw winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corky McGraw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayde Andazola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyo Mitsuharu (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wayde Andazola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyo Mitsuharu!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andazola tries to bum rush Mitsuharu with a series of wild strikes but Mitsuharu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andazola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mitsuharu at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Andazola. No joy for Mitsuharu on that attempt.
Andazola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mitsuharu fails with a takedown attempt.
Andazola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wayde Andazola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyo Mitsuharu.
Mitsuharu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wayde Andazola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitsuharu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mitsuharu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andazola circles away.
Andazola scores with a jab.
Mitsuharu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andazola avoids it really well and circles away.
Mitsuharu slips a jab and a cross from Andazola.
Andazola lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Andazola.
Andazola scores with the left hand. Mitsuharu knows he should have avoided that one.
Mitsuharu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andazola.
No luck for Mitsuharu with that takedown attempt.
Mitsuharu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Andazola did well to prevent Mitsuharu getting side control.
Andazola pushes Mitsuharu off looking to stand but Mitsuharu dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andazola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andazola looks like he's trying to stand up.
Andazola on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andazola tries to get out of the position.
Andazola is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andazola wants to get back to his feet.
Mitsuharu controlling the action here.
Andazola pushes Mitsuharu off looking to stand but Mitsuharu dives back in and keeps control.
Andazola is trying to control but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Andazola scores with a hook to the body. Mitsuharu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mitsuharu fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitsuharu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wayde Andazola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andazola lands a right hook to the body.
Andazola lands a body shot.
Andazola is looking to wear down Mitsuharu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Andazola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andazola throws a right and a left that Mitsuharu avoids nicely.
Mitsuharu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andazola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andazola scores with a hook to the body. Mitsuharu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andazola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andazola lands a slapping body shot.
Mitsuharu looks gassed!
Andazola scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mitsuharu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andazola defends it nicely.
Andazola stalks Mitsuharu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mitsuharu's face. Mitsuharu staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andazola scores with a punch to the head.
Andazola misses with a two punch combination.
Mitsuharu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mitsuharu fails with a takedown attempt.
Andazola throws a series of strikes that have Mitsuharu backpedaling.
Good shot there by Andazola.
Andazola cracks Mitsuharu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andazola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andazola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andazola lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mitsuharu backs up against the cage.
Andazola lands with a nice body punch.
Mitsuharu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andazola scores with a body shot.
Andazola throws a series of strikes that have Mitsuharu backpedaling.
Andazola is working the combinations to good effect here.
Andazola lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Andazola with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andazola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andazola lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mitsuharu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andazola pinned against the cage. Andazola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andazola lands with a straight right. Mitsuharu didn't see that one coming.
Andazola throws a series of strikes that have Mitsuharu backpedaling.
Andazola looks to land a combination. Mitsuharu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Andazola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andazola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mitsuharu at a distance.
Andazola misses with the combination.
Andazola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Andazola scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andazola scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Andazola lands with a big left! Mitsuharu is wobbled badly! Andazola comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Mitsuharu to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wayde Andazola!
Wayde Andazola retains his heavyweight title!
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