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NJMMA #41: Bullet v Shushkev PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Conte (ranked 3688 p4p, 441 weight class) and Ross Warring (ranked 4164 p4p, 488 weight class). Conte kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Giuseppe Verdi - Requiem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adriano Conte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Warring!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conte defending well as Warring loads up on a big left hand.
Conte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Conte lands a body shot.
Warring misses with a hook. Conte ducked under it nicely.
Conte lands a lovely overhand right.
Warring throws an overhand right that lands on Conte's shoulder, as Conte tries to avoid the shot.
Conte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Warring displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conte throws out the jab.
Conte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Conte, as that shot connected.
Conte blocks a jab.
Warring pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Conte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Conte walks into a straight right hand from Warring.
Conte misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warring just misses with a punch to the body.
Conte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Conte throws a body punch but Warring moves out of range.
Conte scores with a punch to the head.
Conte takes a swing at Warring's ribcage but misses.
Warring looks to land a right hand but Conte moved out of range.
Warring rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Conte counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warring takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Warring is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conte.
Conte throws a looping overhand right but Warring ducks down to avoid it.
Conte scores with a nice right hand.
Warring has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Conte misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Warring counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conte looks to throw the jab but Warring is out of range.
Warring tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Conte's corner calls for a 1-2. Conte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Warring looks to land a right hand but Conte moved out of range.
Conte is looking to counter punch.
Warring throws a lazy right hand but Conte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warring.
Conte works the jab nicely.
Conte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warring.
The fighters circle momentarily. Conte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warring slips a jab from Conte.
Conte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warring throws out the jab.
Warring throws a shot to the body.
Conte misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warring blocks a jab.
Conte takes one to the side of the head.
Ross Warring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warring walks into a straight right hand from Conte.
Conte throws a big shot that misses.
Warring slips under a jab.
Warring throws out a counter right but Conte avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Warring.
Conte ducks under a wild hook from Warring.
Conte moves out of range as Warring strikes.
Warring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conte.
Conte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Conte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Warring tries to close the distance and clinch but Conte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Conte lands with a nice body punch.
Conte looks to land a right hand but Warring moved out of range.
Conte connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice straight punches there by Conte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Conte.
Warring ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conte moves away.
Warring moves in looking to clinch but Conte pushes him off.
Conte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Warring misses with an uppercut
and Conte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conte misses with a series of wild punches.
Warring forces Conte back against the cage and clinches.
Warring lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conte pulls guard.
Conte is looking for a triangle but Warring pushes his legs off easily.
Conte has his foot on Warring's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Warring works his way back into a safe position though.
Conte looking for subs off his back but Warring has passed one foot through into half guard.
Warring prevents Conte from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Conte manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Warring avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Conte working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Warring has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conte wants to improve his position but Warring is controlling well.
Conte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Conte dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Warring swings widly with a right hand
enabling Conte to counter with a crisp jab.
Warring looks to score with a jab to the body but Conte is just out of range.
Conte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Warring might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Warring cracks a nice hook into Conte's ribs.
A big left from Conte misses.
Conte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Warring.
Conte slips a jab from Warring.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Warring throws a lazy uppercut
and Conte counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Warring does it's job there.
Warring lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warring missing with a left hand there. Conte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Conte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Conte lands with an uppercut that bounces Warring off the cage and back into range.
Warring stuns Conte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Conte cracks Warring with a good jab.
Warring drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Warring is rocked!
Warring swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Conte.
Warring is still on wobbly legs! Can Conte finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warring moves out of range of the strikes.
Warring seems to have recovered his senses.
Warring misses the jab.
Warring misses with a straight right.
Warring throws a hook but Conte blocks it.
Warring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conte.
Warring misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conte.
Warring ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conte moves away.
Conte misses with a hook. Warring ducked under it nicely.
Conte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Conte.
Adriano Conte is winning the standup battle so far.
Conte lands an overhand right.
Conte throws out a loose jab but Warring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conte looks to score with a jab to the body but Warring is just out of range.
Warring works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Warring throws a right hand that misses
and Conte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Conte does no damage.
Conte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warring can do to turn this around?
A big left from Conte misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warring tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Conte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Conte throws a hook but Warring avoids it easily.
Warring pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conte misses with a looping left.
Warring tries to close the distance and clinch but Conte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Warring throws a body punch but Conte moves out of range.
Warring throws a hook but Conte blocks it.
Conte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Conte ducks under a wild hook from Warring.
Warring uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conte.
Warring misses the shot to the body.
Conte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Conte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Conte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Warring defending well as Conte loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Warring.
Warring bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conte misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Warring was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Warring has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warring throws a jab but it's blocked by Conte.
Donk. Conte catches Warring right on the button with a cross.
Warring looks to throw the jab but Conte is out of range.
Warring takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Warring throws a jab when Conte was well out of range.
Conte slips under a jab from Warring.
Conte appears to be looking for a big counter.
Warring scores with a jab to the jaw.
Warring throws a hook to the side of Conte's head but Conte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warring avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Conte misses with a left hand
and Warring counters with a series of strikes. Conte will be more careful next time no doubt.
Conte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warring looks to land a right hand but Conte moved out of range.
Conte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Warring's hands.
Warring jabs Conte right on the nose. Conte blinks but takes it well.
Warring takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warring looks to land a left hand but Conte moved out of range nicely.
Warring throws a good cross that connects.
Warring ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conte lands with a straight right. Warring didn't see that one coming.
Conte throws a lazy right hand but Warring sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Warring connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Conte scrambles back to his feet.
Conte is rocked!
Conte bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Warring comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Conte falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Conte was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ross Warring!
Ross Warring bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Titus Branch (ranked 3437 p4p, 410 weight class) and Jim Norwood (ranked 3670 p4p, 440 weight class). Norwood has chosen Dhal Jaun Main-Akshay Kumar & Ileana D'cruz as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 Los Angeles, Titus Branch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Norwood!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branch walks into a jab.
It looks like Titus Branch has been cut.
A jab lands there for Norwood.
Branch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Branch is rocked!
Branch drops his hands momentarily. Norwood doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Branch staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Branch doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Norwood!
Jim Norwood bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Page (ranked 3360 p4p, 349 weight class) and Fernandinho Da Costa (ranked 4335 p4p, 431 weight class). Page comes to the cage accompanied by Gertcha by Chas & Dave. Fernandinho Da Costa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernandinho Da Costa!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page misses with a looping right.
Page takes a jab right on the kisser.
Da Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Costa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Page loads up on a big right hand but Da Costa slips the punch.
Da Costa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Da Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Costa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Costa tries to clinch but Page is having none of it.
Jab by Da Costa.
Page drops his hands momentarily and Da Costa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Da Costa lands an overhand right.
Page throws a right hand that misses
enabling Da Costa to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page missing with a left hand there. Da Costa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Costa digs a good body shot into Page's ribs.
Page lands a nice hook to Da Costa's body. Da Costa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Da Costa does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Da Costa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Costa lands with a shot to the body.
Da Costa tries to clinch
and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Fernandinho Da Costa has been cut.
Page takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Da Costa swings widly with a right hand
and Page counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Costa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Costa cracks Page with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Page blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page moves forwards but Da Costa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Page moves forwards but Da Costa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Da Costa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Page had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Da Costa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Page misses with a hook. Da Costa ducked under it nicely.
Page swings for the body but Da Costa moves out of range.
Page swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Costa.
Da Costa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Page.
Da Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Da Costa throws a body kick that misses.
Page scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Page swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Page was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Da Costa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Page counter with a right hand.
Da Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Page throwing a counter right hand but Da Costa manages to avoid it.
Donk. Da Costa catches Page right on the button with a cross.
Da Costa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Page connects with a looping right hand.
That has opened up Fernandinho Da Costa's cut even more.
Page just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Costa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page throws an overhand right that lands on Da Costa's shoulder, as Da Costa tries to avoid the shot.
Page throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Da Costa to counter with a crisp jab.
Page throws a jab when Da Costa was well out of range.
Da Costa lands a jab to Page's midsection.
Da Costa wants to clinch.
Page misses with a hook.
Da Costa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Page counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Costa misses with a straight right.
Page slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernandinho Da Costa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fernandinho Da Costa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Da Costa's corner calls for a 1-2. Da Costa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Page misses with a looping right.
Page scores with a shot to the body.
Da Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Page.
A little jabbing left from Da Costa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fernandinho Da Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Costa lands with a straight right. Page didn't see that one coming.
Da Costa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Da Costa throws out a counter right but Page avoids it with no problem.
Da Costa lands a jab-cross combination.
Page defending well as Da Costa loads up on a big left hand.
Page swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Page has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Page there as he acknowledges the shot.
Da Costa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Page on the side of the head.
Da Costa connects with a crisp jab.
Da Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Costa connects with a jab.
Da Costa scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Page misses the target.
Da Costa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Page. Page circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Page cracks a nice hook into Da Costa's ribs.
Page steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Da Costa is out on his feet! Page sets himself and nearly takes Da Costa's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brad Page!
Brad Page decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Lancaster (ranked 2192 p4p, 277 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 2159 p4p, 272 weight class). Lancaster comes to the cage accompanied by Straight Outta Compton by NWA. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Power scores with a punch to the head.
Power fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Lancaster lands.
A leg kick checked by Power.
Lancaster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Power tries to bum rush Lancaster with a series of wild strikes but Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Power takes one to the chin there.
Lancaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Power's belly button to the back.
Lancaster throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
Power has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lancaster finds it's way round the side to connect with Power's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power clinches.
Lancaster has had enough of the clinch but Power keeps him there for the moment.
Power working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lancaster's efforts to push away.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Power.
Lancaster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Power utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Power manages to break the clinch.
Power works the jab nicely.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the body.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Power slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Power connects with a jab.
Power throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lancaster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Power appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Power lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Power.
Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Power darts in and clinches Lancaster up against the cage.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power breaks the clinch.
Power's coach down at Akatsuki Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Power's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Power.
Power with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Power stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
Power clinches with his opponent.
Lancaster fails to pull guard.
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Power back to the cage. Lancaster follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Max Power has been cut.
Lancaster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lancaster throws a hook but Power blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Power clinches up against the cage.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Power.
Power lands a knee to the body.
Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Power dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A knee to the head by Power.
Lancaster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Power smiles and moves away.
Power thuds his right hand into Lancaster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Power fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lancaster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Power blocks a leg kick.
Power fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Power throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Power tries to clinch there but Lancaster circles away.
Lancaster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Power manages to avoid it.
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Power.
Lancaster takes one to the chin there.
Lancaster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Power is out of range and Lancaster settles back down.
Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Power misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power tries to bum rush Lancaster with a series of wild strikes but Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lancaster throws out a leg kick but Power moves out of range and Lancaster only half commits.
Max Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Power checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Power was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Lancaster scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Power dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lancaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Power uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Power uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lancaster has time to react.
Good exchange - Lancaster coming out on top.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Power.
Lancaster swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Power looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Power blocks a leg kick.
Power misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Power tries to clinch up.
Lancaster scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Power, as that shot connected.
Lancaster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Power scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lancaster in his tracks.
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Power to work.
Lancaster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Power as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Power creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Power.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Lancaster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lancaster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Power has him pressed against the cage.
Lancaster manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Power tries to stand but Lancaster is controlling from the bottom.
Power is sitting in close to Lancaster's body. Lancaster has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Power is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Power is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lancaster.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nick Lancaster!
Nick Lancaster opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between CrackO Azz (ranked 2838 p4p, 300 weight class) and Alex Hoskins (ranked 3676 p4p, 370 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CrackO Azz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Hoskins!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azz lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoskins's head.
Hoskins slips a jab from Azz.
Hoskins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Azz misses with an uppercut. Hoskins saw that one coming.
Hoskins wants to counter with a clinch but Azz pushes him away.
Azz throws a big shot that misses.
Hoskins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hoskins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoskins moves out of range of the strikes.
Azz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoskins was well out of range. Poor timing from Azz.
Azz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoskins.
Hoskins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoskins moves into the clinch.
Azz lands a nice uppercut.
Azz can't find room to land a body shot as Hoskins controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Azz.
Hoskins tries a body shot but Azz blocks it.
Azz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hoskins fails to land.
Azz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoskins or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoskins.
Hoskins working aggressively here.
Hoskins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Azz on the inside.
Azz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Azz scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hoskins fails to land.
Azz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoskinss head.
Hoskins working aggressively here.
Azz misses with a punch to the body.
Hoskins working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Azz.
Hoskins misses with a punch to the body.
Hoskins can't find room to land a body shot as Azz controls the action.
Azz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoskins takes a shot to the head.
Azz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Azz misses with a punch on the inside.
Azz throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoskins.
Azz tries to throw a body punch but Hoskins avoids it by throwing Azz back against the cage.
Azz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoskins's elbow.
Azz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Azz pushes Hoskins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Azz scores with a hook to the body.
Azz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Hoskins fails to land.
Hoskins misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azz.
Azz lands an uppercut.
Azz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoskins misses with some punches.
Azz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Azz lands with a right to the head.
Hoskins blocks a body shot from Azz.
Azz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Azz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoskinss head.
Azz creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hoskins with a big uppercut! Hoskins tries to clinch up but Azz pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hoskins to the mat! Hoskins covers up and Azz unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). CrackO Azz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Sane (ranked 2502 p4p, 270 weight class) and Murphy Brown (ranked 2025 p4p, 228 weight class). Justin Sane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Sane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Murphy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown catches Sane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sane seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sane's hands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sane.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
Brown gets caught flat footed, as Sane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sane pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sane moves to back control.
Sane is hanging on to Brown's back as he tries to escape.
Sane looking for the choke but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sane is riding his opponent, not letting Brown buck him off.
Brown is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sane off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Sane sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Brown taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Justin Sane!
Justin Sane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Kuala (ranked 2780 p4p, 245 weight class) and Eddy Scharf (ranked 2460 p4p, 224 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jimi Kuala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddy Scharf!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuala tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scharf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuala somewhat.
Kuala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scharf looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuala gets tackled into the cage by Scharf. Scharf maintains the clinch.
Kuala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scharf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scharf misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Scharf on the inside.
Scharf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kualas head.
Scharf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scharf has a couple of punches blocked by Kuala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Scharf.
Still in the clinch, Scharf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuala is rocked!
Scharf working aggressively here.
Scharf pushes Kuala back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Scharf.
Oh Kuala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scharf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scharf working aggressively here.
Kuala tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scharf just stands there and leans against the cage.
Scharf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuala seems to have got his legs back now.
Scharf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuala has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scharf avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Kuala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Scharf.
Scharf scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scharf unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kuala! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Scharf is unloading with more strikes now! Kuala drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddy Scharf!
Eddy Scharf seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cal Klos (ranked 1317 p4p, 178 weight class) and Dre Battle (ranked 1836 p4p, 237 weight class). Cal Klos is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cal Klos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dre Battle!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice shot by Klos.
Battle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klos.
Battle wants to counter the offense by Klos and move into the clinch position.
Klos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Klos.
Klos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Battle.
Battle rushes Klos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Battle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battle gets through Klos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Battle.
Battle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klos prevents a body shot from Battle.
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klos.
Nice body punch from Battle - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klos pushes Battle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Battle misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Battle as the two fighters clinch.
Klos wants to get back to striking at distance but Battle won't allow it.
Klos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Battle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klos has a couple of punches blocked by Battle.
Klos misses with a body punch.
Battle jumps guard.
Battle wants to sweep here but Klos controlling him for the moment.
Klos slips nicely into half guard.
Battle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klos.
Battle is staying active underneath Klos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle gets back to full guard.
Battle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Battle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Klos's head.
Klos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Battle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Battle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Battle manages to get himself to full guard.
Klos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battle trying to control the position here.
Battle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle is pulling down on Klos's head. It's preventing any offense from Klos, at least for the moment.
Klos trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom.
Klos works over Battle with some ground and pound from guard.
We've been informed that Battle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Klos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Klos lands a couple of elbows.
Klos with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Battle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Klos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Klos distracts Battle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Klos throws a big elbow that misses.
Klos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Klos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Battle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Klos postures up.
Battle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Battle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Klos throws an elbow that misses. Battle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Klos's guard. Nice move by Battle!
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 Cal Klos will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Battle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Klos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klos looks to score with a jab to the body but Battle is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Battle! But no joy.
Klos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klos with a hook.
Klos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battle was well out of range. Poor timing from Klos.
Battle gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klos lands a nice uppercut.
Klos scores with a shot to the side of Battle's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos throws a punch but it's blocked by Battle.
Battle working aggressively here.
Dre Battle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Battle lands an uppercut.
Klos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klos misses with a punch on the inside.
Battle working aggressively here.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klos's elbow.
Battle blocks a body shot from Klos.
Klos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Battle on the inside.
Battle lands an uppercut.
Klos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Battle takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Klos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Klos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Battle is rocked!
Klos circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Battle to the canvas! Battle doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Klos keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cal Klos!
Cal Klos took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane MacGowan (ranked 1129 p4p, 154 weight class) and Tyreke Mechanic (ranked 1542 p4p, 209 weight class). MacGowan comes to the cage accompanied by The Pogues - Streams of Whiskey. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane MacGowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyreke Mechanic!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mechanic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacGowan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacGowan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mechanic's hands.
Mechanic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacGowan is fending him off so far but Mechanic persists. Nope, MacGowan circles away and we're back to standing.
Mechanic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacGowan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mechanic scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from MacGowan misses the target.
MacGowan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fenrir MMA in the buildup to the fight.
MacGowan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by MacGowan.
MacGowan throwing a counter right hand but Mechanic manages to avoid it.
Tyreke Mechanic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGowan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mechanic is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanic misses with an uppercut. MacGowan saw that one coming.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown but Mechanic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mechanic lands a glancing blow to the side of MacGowan's head.
A punch combination from Mechanic misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Mechanic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mechanic catches MacGowan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mechanic throws out a loose jab but MacGowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mechanic with a nice cross.
Mechanic cracks a nice hook into MacGowan's ribs.
Mechanic connects with a body shot that sends MacGowan's belly button to the back.
MacGowan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacGowan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mechanic.
MacGowan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mechanic quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan trying to control from half guard but Mechanic is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Mechanic is defending well.
Mechanic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacGowan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacGowan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mechanic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mechanic tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
Mechanic is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan throws a strike but Mechanic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mechanic dives on top into guard.
MacGowan controlling Mechanic's posture.
MacGowan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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.
Mechanic pushes down on MacGowan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacGowan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan is concentrating on defense, preventing Mechanic from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyreke Mechanic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MacGowan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mechanic.
Mechanic throws a hook but MacGowan avoids it easily.
MacGowan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mechanic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MacGowan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mechanic has time to react.
MacGowan scores with the left hand. Mechanic knows he should have avoided that one.
Mechanic moves away from the strike by MacGowan.
MacGowan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanic stuffs the takedown.
MacGowan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mechanic misses the shot to the body.
Mechanic misses with a hook. MacGowan ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacGowan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mechanic.
MacGowan moves out of range as Mechanic strikes.
MacGowan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mechanic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
MacGowan needs to keep his hands up - Mechanic had a free shot at his head there.
Mechanic scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown but Mechanic shows good takedown defense.
Mechanic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mechanic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from MacGowan. No joy for Mechanic on that attempt.
Mechanic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacGowan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mechanic moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan scores with a jab to the body.
Mechanic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
MacGowan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mechanic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Mechanic.
Mechanic misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from MacGowan misses its target.
MacGowan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacGowan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mechanic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mechanic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from MacGowan both land. Nice combination.
Mechanic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacGowan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mechanic catches MacGowan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mechanic lands a right hook to the body.
MacGowan needs to keep his hands up - Mechanic had a free shot at his head there.
MacGowan slips a jab from Mechanic.
Decent striking displayed by Mechanic there.
MacGowan throws an off balance right hand
and Mechanic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mechanic looks to land a right hand but MacGowan moved out of range.
Mechanic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacGowan.
Mechanic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
MacGowan throws a looping overhand right but Mechanic ducks down to avoid it.
MacGowan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mechanic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mechanic misses with a hook
and MacGowan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacGowan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mechanic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mechanic lands with a straight right. MacGowan didn't see that one coming.
Mechanic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mechanic tries for a takedown but MacGowan circles away easily
letting MacGowan counter with a right hand.
MacGowan defending well as Mechanic loads up on a big left hand.
MacGowan throws a body punch but Mechanic moves out of range.
Mechanic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacGowan.
Oooooh!!! MacGowan has knocked Mechanic down with a huge combo! MacGowan steps away and waves a wobbly Mechanic back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mechanic is rocked!
It looks like Tyreke Mechanic has been cut.
Mechanic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacGowan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shane MacGowan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyreke Mechanic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
MacGowan throws an off balance right hand
and Mechanic counters with a nice body shot.
Mechanic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacGowan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacGowan fails with the takedown
and Mechanic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mechanic breaks the clinch.
MacGowan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacGowan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
MacGowan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mechanic swivels and escapes.
Mechanic throws a looping overhand right but MacGowan ducks down to avoid it.
Mechanic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacGowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mechanic.
MacGowan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mechanic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacGowan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
MacGowan scores with a jab to the head.
Mechanic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacGowan ducks under a wild hook from Mechanic.
Mechanic scores with a hook.
MacGowan fails with a takedown attempt.
Mechanic throws out a counter right but MacGowan avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mechanic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mechanic ducks under a wild hook from MacGowan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan drops his hands momentarily and Mechanic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacGowan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mechanic scores with a nice right hand.
MacGowan lands a nice hook to Mechanic's body. Mechanic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mechanic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
MacGowan digs a good hook to Mechanic's body.
MacGowan fails to land with a series of punches.
MacGowan lands a nice shot to the body.
MacGowan misses with a body punch
enabling Mechanic to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from MacGowan.
Mechanic lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mechanic scores with a sloppy right hand. MacGowan should have avoided that one.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown but Mechanic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mechanic misses with a right hand
and MacGowan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacGowan moves away from the strike by Mechanic.
MacGowan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MacGowan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacGowan looks to land a right hand but Mechanic moved out of range.
Mechanic scores with a nice right hand.
MacGowan looking to score a takedown here. Mechanic is defending well but MacGowan drives through and ends up in Mechanic's guard.
Mechanic can't keep his opponent in guard - MacGowan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacGowan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Mechanic is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mechanic can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mechanic is positioning himself well to prevent MacGowan advancing to mount.
Mechanic is looking to control MacGowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mechanic avoid being mounted?
Mechanic wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Mechanic is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shane MacGowan.
I think MacGowan 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Bulletzowich (ranked 450 p4p, 66 weight class) and Baron Shushkev (ranked 1271 p4p, 173 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boris Bulletzowich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baron Shushkev!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulletzowich gets a takedown into half guard.
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.
Bulletzowich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shushkev's head.
Bulletzowich tries to pass to full mount but Shushkev defends it.
Shushkev is trying to get back to full guard.
Bulletzowich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shushkev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bulletzowich.
Shushkev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulletzowich wants to control from the top but Shushkev keeps moving.
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.
Bulletzowich stopping the sweep attempt from Shushkev.
Bulletzowich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bulletzowich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bulletzowich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shushkev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shushkev looking for a sweep. Not yet Shushkev, not yet.
Bulletzowich is looking to advance position but Shushkev has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bulletzowich is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shushkev with shots to the head and body - Bulletzowich looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bulletzowich is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shushkev thowing shots but they're missing.
Bulletzowich is looking to improve his position but Shushkev isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shushkev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The referee warns Bulletzowich that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bulletzowich tries to reverse the position but Shushkev maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shushkev looking for a guillotine from mount but Bulletzowich is having none of it.
Bulletzowich manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shushkev is nestled in close to Bulletzowich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shushkev is looking for a kimura here.
Bulletzowich is looking to improve his position.
Bulletzowich moves into full guard.
Bulletzowich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shushkev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shushkev looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shushkev drops back looking for a leg! Bulletzowich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bulletzowich manages to kick Shushkev off! Shushkev jumps back into Bulletzowich's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bulletzowich is on top in guard.
Our spies down at at Russian Bears Training Center inform us that Shushkev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bulletzowich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bulletzowich wants to control from the top but Shushkev keeps moving.
Shushkev looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bulletzowich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bulletzowich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shushkev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bulletzowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Shushkev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Boris Bulletzowich will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bulletzowich shoots in looking for a takedown but Shushkev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bulletzowich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bulletzowich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shushkev manages to avoid it.
Shushkev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulletzowich throws out the jab.
Bulletzowich slips under a jab.
Bulletzowich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bulletzowich manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shushkev on his heels. He'll look to pass Shushkev's guard now, I'm sure.
Boris Bulletzowich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bulletzowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Shushkev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulletzowich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bulletzowich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bulletzowich trying to mount his opponent but Shushkev defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shushkev wants to control but Bulletzowich is keeping busy.
Bulletzowich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bulletzowich working over Shushkev with some ground and pound. Shushkev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulletzowich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bulletzowich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shushkev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich slows the pace down in half guard.
Shushkev wants to get back to full guard.
Bulletzowich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shushkev's head.
Shushkev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shushkev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bulletzowich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shushkev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bulletzowich postures up in Shushkev's guard and throws a big left but Shushkev blocks it.
Bulletzowich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich stands and throws Shushkev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Bulletzowich's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
An elbow from Bulletzowich crashes against the mat.
Bulletzowich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shushkev can do to turn this around?
Shushkev is not content to let Bulletzowich control the position.
Shushkev is trying to escape the position but Bulletzowich is controlling the position.
Bulletzowich tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bulletzowich working the ground and pound but Shushkev is defending the strikes.
Bulletzowich looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shushkev is avoiding damage well.
Shushkev isn't going anywhere.
Bulletzowich looks up at the clock and then as Shushkev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bulletzowich smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shushkev dodges the ground and pound from Bulletzowich.
The ground and pound from Bulletzowich seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Bulletzowich crashes against the mat.
Bulletzowich misses with the ground and pound.
Bulletzowich fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bulletzowich lands a few punches from side control.
Shushkev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shushkev is trying to get back to half guard.
Bulletzowich in side control, throwing shots but Shushkev defends.
Shushkev parries the strikes from Bulletzowich easily there. Bulletzowich is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shushkev to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shushkev on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shushkev is not content to let Bulletzowich control the position.
Bulletzowich cracks Shushkev with a big right hand but Shushkev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bulletzowich is putting a hurting on Shushkev here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich cracks Shushkev with a big right hand but Shushkev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Shushkev is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big shot lands for Bulletzowich! That's hurt Shushkev! Will he recover? Bulletzowich fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Bulletzowich!
Boris Bulletzowich bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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